May 6, 2014 

CHAMBER NEWS BRIEF
SPONSORED BY OUR DIAMOND PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE MEMBER
El Camino Hospital

Are These Chamber events on your Calendar?
 
*  Biz Break,  Tonight! Tuesday,  May 6th, 5-6:30PM,  California Cafe -  All are welcome!

*  Business After Hours Mixer,  Thursday, May 8th, 5:30-7PM,  Thrasher Termite &
        Pest  Control Celebrating 35th Anniversary

*North 40 Meeting
Tuesday, May 13th, 8AM,  Los Gatos Theatre - Open to all Los Gatos Business Community Members
 
* Spring Wine Walk, Saturday, May 17th,  1:30-5:30PM, Downtown & Old Town

 
Biz to Biz Luncheon at Testarossa Winery on 3/29/14 (pictured)
included valuable information on water resource management services provided by Santa Clara Valley Water District in addressing the drought.  There are two informational websites to review to show how businesses/residential properties can 1) conserve water:  www.valleywater.org/programs/freeconservationitems.aspx and 2) drought information and materials www.valleywater.org/drought2014

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS MIXER 
Thursday,  May 8th, 5:30-7PM 
Thrasher Termite & Pest Control, Inc. 
17427 Farley Road West 
"At the Top of the Drive"
Los Gatos

Please join our host in celebrating their 35th Anniversary in Business!  Wines from Fortino Winery, variety of sausages from Los Gatos Meats, appetizers, prizes, giveaways and more!  Don't miss this opportunity to also make business connections and build relationships.  Members: $5  Prospective Members $10.  Guests are Welcome!   RSVP by May 6th 408.354.9300 or online at www.losgatoschamber.com 
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North 40 Meeting
Tuesday,  May 13th,  8:00AM
Los Gatos Theatre
43 N. Santa Cruz Avenue

Please join the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce for a special event to learn more about the proposal to develop the property in the Northeast corner of Los Gatos known as the North 40.  Representatives of Grosvenor Americas, Summerhill Homes and Eden Housing will be on hand to hear your ideas and answer your questions related to this proposal and it's potential impacts on our community. 
This meeting is for all members of the Los Gatos Business Community.  RSVP to ronee@losgatoschamber.com or call the Chamber office at 408.354.9300 by Friday, May 9th.
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Los Gatos Spring Wine Walk
Saturday,  May 17th
1:30 - 5:30PM
Downtown & Old Town


Buy your tickets Now!!  Don't be disappointed by another sold out event!!   Fine Wine,  Great Shopping, Charming Downtown!  Los Gatos merchants provide an open house atmosphere for you to sip tastings from more than 40 wineries.  Enjoy wine tasting and restaurant samplings as you stroll through Downtown Los Gatos and Old Town Shopping Center.   $40 ticket includes wine glass (must be 21 or older).  Tickets are available online www.losgatoschamber.com or call 408.354.9300.   Event glasses sponsored by:  Inn of Los Gatos who is offering a 20% savings on hotel room with valid ticket receipt number,  Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18th.  Call 408.356.9191 for details and reservations for the Inn of Los Gatos.

Submission Deadlines are Coming Up SOON!

Grab Your Camera!   The 2014 Photo Contest Deadline is Approaching!

The Visitor's Bureau of the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce holds the contest asking for local photographers to use Los Gatos as their subject.  The contest is open to all photographers of all ages.   A Photo Award Ceremony will be on June 19th at beautiful Presentation Center.  A People's Choice Award will be chosen that evening by the guests of the event.  For contest details and entry forms please go to the Chamber website:  www.losgatoschamber.com and click on the Photo Contest icon  or stop by the office.  Submission deadline, May 15th
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Business/Professional Person of the Year and Business of the Year Awards

The Los Gatos Chamber is proud to announce that it is accepting nominations for the 10th Annual Business/Professional Person of the Year Award and Business of the Year Award.   The awards will be presented at the Chamber's Annual Dinner on July 24, 2014 at La Rinconada Country Club.  Deadline for submission is May 15, 2014.  For more information and nomination forms visit the Chamber website www.losgatoschamber.com and click on the Business Professional Person of the Year and/or Business of the Year icons.



MAY MEMBER AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
 
    
May 6  -  5-6:30PM,  Biz Break,  business networking at California Cafe.  All are welcome!  No reservations needed.  for information: www.losgatoschamber.com

May 8  -  5:30-7PM,  Business After Hours Mixer, at Thrasher Termite & Pest Control celebrating their 35th Anniversary in business.  For information:  www.losgatoschamber.com 

May 8-`11  -  Kismet Boutique, 100 N. Santa Cruz Ave.  is featuring a Three Dots Spring Trunk Show.  10% off all Three Dots regular priced items during the event. 

May 8  -  6-7:30PM,  Reception in the Council Chambers for "A Photographic Exhibit" by the Los Gatos-Saratoga Camera Club.  Light refreshments will be served
  
May 9  -  4:30-6PM,  Happy Hour Party and Show,  Free parking & light refreshments.  LG Adult Center, 208 E. Main St.  $5 recommended donation 

May 10  -  3-5PM, Italian Wine Tasting at Centonove.  Italian Happy Hour Nibbles included with tasting of 16 Italian wines, $35.  RSVP to
lisa@centonovelosgatos.com 
  
May 10  -  6PM,  A Night of Food & Science for an interactive evening of hands-on-science and and a five course meal by Blue Sage,  at the History Club of Los Gatos.  $175 per person, benefiting Young Science Institute.  Register at www.YSI-ca.org/foodandscience

May 11  -  11am-12:30pm Mother's Day Brunch at Presentation Center, 19480 Bear Creek Road.  Reservations required.  Call 408.354.2346

May 11  -  11:30AM,  Mother's Day Champagne Brunch, at Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd..  Reservations required by May 2nd. For information/tickets:  www.montalvoarts.org

May 11  -  10am-2:30pm,  Mother's Day Champagne Brunch,  Purple Onion Cafe. 14107 Winchester Blvd.   For reservations call  408.827.5561 

May 11  -  11-4PM, Mother's Day Brunch, Three Degrees Restaurant (Toll House Hotel), 140 S. Santa Cruz Ave. For reservations: 408.884.1054 ext.7708,   tollhousehotel.com/mothersday2014

May 16-18  -  The Art Docents Annual Fundraiser at the Art Museum,, 4 Tait Ave.  For information:  www.museumsoflosgatos.org

May 17  -   1:30-5:30PM,  Los Gatos Spring Wine Walk,  Downtown & Old Town.  $40 ticket includes wine glass.  Information/tickets visit www.losgatoschamber.com or call 408.354.9300

May 18  -    1-3PM,  Paella on the Patio at Byington Winery, 21850 Bear Creek Rd. Ticket includes Paella Velenciana, salad, dessert, glass of wine.  For information/tickets:  408.354.1111

May 23  -  7-9PM Ballroom Dance to Live Music to "The 10th Avenue Band" at LG Adult Recreation Center, 208 E. Main St.  For information: www.lgsrecreation.org or call 408.354.1514

May 25  -  11am-3pm,  Sangria Sunday at the Mountain Winery with Latin Band Santos Perididos.  Online tickets available $10.  Food & Beverage a la carte.  www.mountainwinery.com

May 28  -  Gary Allan, John King appearing at The Mountain Winery.  For information/tickets: www.mountainwinery.com

May 31  -  Brit Floyd (The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show) at The Mountain Winery.  For information/tickets:  www.mountainwinery.com








 
Thank you for your interest in the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce.  Our website,  www.losgatoschamber.com is your 24/7 source for all things Los Gatos - information about our members, upcoming events and so much more.  Please feel free to contact our office Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM at 408.354.9300 for additional information.

Sincerely,
Ronee Nassi
Executive Director
Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce
chamber@losgatoschamber.com

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