Special Events
NF Walk: The annual San Jose NF Walk raises money to fight Neurofibromatosis (NF), a rare genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. Proceeds benefit the
Children’s Tumor Foundation, a leader in the fight against NF. June 23, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Vasona Lake County Park, 333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos. Register or make a donation at nfwalk.org/sanjose.
Blood Drive: The Gridley Company hosts a blood drive. June 22, 1:30-5:30 p.m. 122 Orchard City Drive, Campbell. To schedule an appointment, visit bloodheroes.com and enter the sponsor code: gridley.
Blossom Festival: Activities include a wide range of music, entertainment, more than 100 craftspeople and local organizations, Saratoga costumed historical characters, and four antique car clubs. June 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saratoga Civic Center, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga. 408-867-4311, saratogahistory.com.
Salsa Night at Montalvo: Enjoy al fresco entertainment on Montalvo’s Garden Terrace during a summer evening of live salsa music and dancing. Start with the optional beginner’s dance class in the historic villa, then test your skills as the San Jose-based band Latin Heat Salsa Sextet plays irresistible rhythms. June 27, 6-8 p.m. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. $15 concert/$30 concert and dance lesson. montalvoarts.org/events/summernights18_salsa, 408-961-5858.
Saratoga Village Marketplace: The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce and Saratoga-Monte Sereno Community Foundation present the weekly Wednesday certified farmers market in Blaney Plaza. The market features certified local farmers with fresh berries, fruits and produce, as well as fresh fish, other food specialties and handmade crafts by local artisans. Wednesdays, 2:30-6:30 p.m.
Seniors
Transitions Support Group: Navigate life’s changes with facilitator Janeen Pratt in this small group. Meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, 1:30-3 p.m. Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center, 208 E. Main St., Los Gatos. 408-354-1514, lgsrecreation.org.
Family/Youth
Preschool Story Time: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga. sccl.org/locations/Saratoga.
Theater/Arts
Vasona Vibrations: The DTs play eclectic power folk. Food and cash donations for the Second Harvest Food Bank are welcome. June 23, 5-7 p.m. Vasona Lake County Park, 333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos. vasonavibrations.org.
Jazz on the Plazz: Spencer Day performs with Full Spectrum Jazz. June 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Town Plaza, West Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos. jazzontheplazz.com.
“Spamalot”: The West Valley Light Opera stages this musical comedy adapted from the 1975 film, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Through July 23; sensory sensitive performance for individuals with autism or other sensory considerations and their families on June 29, 8 p.m. Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga. $20-$35. wvlo.org.
Open the Door—Art from Within: Community created art by the inmates from the correctional facilities of Santa Clara County. Opening reception, Sunday, June 24, 2-5 p.m. Los Gatos United Methodist Church, 111 Church St., Los Gatos. For other viewing times, visit LGUMC.org.
Campbell Summer Concert Series: The Cocktail Monkeys play rock, pop and R&B. Proceeds from food and drink sales benefit the Campbell Museum Foundation. June 28, 6:30-8 p.m. Orchard City Green, 70 N. First St., Campbell. ci.campbell.ca.us.
In the Artist’s Studio: The second in an exhibition series that invites visitors to experience a virtual studio visit of local artists features Los Gatos-based artist David Middlebrook. Visitors to the exhibition will see Middlebrook’s sculpture, view art-making tools and personal items, and photographs of private studio spaces. June 28-Oct. 21; museum hours are Wednesday, 1-5 p.m., and Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m-5 p.m. New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos. $6-$10. 408-354-2646, numulosgatos.org.
The Ohlones, Then and Now: The Saratoga Historical Foundation presents a new exhibit covering the lifestyle of the Ohlones when they lived in Northern California. Through June 28; museum hours Friday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saratoga History Museum, 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Saratoga. For more information, call 408-867-4311, saratogahistory.com.
Thinking Outside the Frame: A juried group printmaking exhibition featuring works that fall outside of the realm of traditional printmaking, including large-scale prints, installation and book arts. Through Sept. 30. New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos. 408-354-2646, numulosgatos.org.
When Thoughts Become Visual: Allied Artists West stage an exhibit. Through July 2. Jewish Community Center, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos.
Lectures/Meetings
LGL Studio: Enjoy an artistic morning of still life drawing. All materials provided. June 29, 11:30 a.m. Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. 408-399-5784, losgatosca.gov/42/Los-Gatos-Library.
San Jose Widows and Widowers: Join the group for breakfast and learn more about the association. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Goodies Coffee Shop, Bascom and Apricot, Campbell. 408-279-1278.
E-book Classes: Learn how to access free e-books, audiobooks and e-magazines. Bring your own device. Every first Thursday at 11 a.m.; every third Thursday at 5 p.m. . Technology Lab, Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave. 408-399-5784, losgatos.cagov/42/los-gatos-library.
ESL Conversation Club: An informal and respectful place for new English learners to practice speaking and listening in English. No sign-up required. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon. Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave. 408-354-6896, library.losgatosca.gov.
Caregivers Support Group: “Caregivers Count” is for those caring for a parent, grandparent or client. Meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, 2:30-4 p.m. Adult Recreation Center, 208 E. Main St., Los Gatos. 408-354-1514, lgsrecreation.org.
Al-Anon Meeting: A group for relatives and friends of alcoholics to share their experience in order to solve their common problems. Mondays, 8 p.m. St. Andrew’s Church, room 42, 13601 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga. Scv-afg.org, 408-379-1051.
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