West Valley calendar of events for the week of July 12
Special Events
Sunset Cinemas: As part of its Summer Nights Series, Montalvo Arts Center hosts free screenings on the front lawn. Beer, wine, and snacks will be available for purchase. “The Wizard of Oz,” July 12; “Grease” Sing-Along, July 26; “Jaws,” Aug. 2. All screenings begin at 8:30 p.m. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. montalvoarts.org, 408-961-5858.
Friends Bookstore: The Friends of the Los Gatos Library Bookstore is open in the old library. Gently used fiction, nonfiction, children’s books and DVDs are priced to sell quickly. All children’s books will be on sale for 50 percent off through July. Store hours are Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Civic Center Plaza, 110 E. Main St., Los Gatos. 408-399-5700, www.friendsoflglibrary.org.
Downtown Campbell Farmers Market: Fresh produce grown locally by California farmers, as well as crafts vendors and live music. Sundays, 9 a.m. Campbell Avenue and Third Street. Urbanvillageonline.com.
Seniors
AARP Campbell Area Chapter: Meets the third Tuesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave., room Q-80. Campbellaarp.org, 408-379-7820.
Saratoga Senior Center: The center offers social activities and services, weekly lunches and classes. Tours are available for new members. 19655 Allendale Ave., Saratoga. 408-868-1257, sascc.org.
Family/Youth
Wizard of Oz: Los Gatos Youth Theater’s Reprise production features 10- to 14-year-old performers. Through July 14. Leigh High School, 5210 Leigh Ave., San Jose. $15 www.lgyt.net.
The Little Mermaid: Los Gatos Youth Theater’s Encore production features high school and alumni performers. July 18-21. Leigh High School, 5210 Leigh Ave., San Jose. $15 www.lgyt.net.
Preschool Story Time: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga. sccl.org/locations/Saratoga.
Theater/Arts
Music in the Park: This year’s series continues with Sweet HayaH. July 14, 5-7 p.m. Los Gatos Civic Center lawn, 110 E. Main St. https://www.losgatosca.gov/350/Music-in-the-Park
Threads—Weaving Humanity: Montalvo Arts Center kicks off its annual Art on the Grounds exhibition program this summer with a series of new textile works that use braiding, stitching, patching and mending as a metaphor for weaving the threads of our diverse communities into a shared social fabric. The kick-off includes a Crochet Jam workshop hosted by artist Ramekon O’Arwisters. July 19, 6-9 p.m. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. montalvoarts.org, 408-961-5858.
Will Rogers Follies: West Valley Light Opera presents a musical that narrates Will Rogers’ life story through a series of Ziegfeld Follies production numbers. Through July 20. Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga. $20-$36. WVLO.org.
Campbell Summer Concert Series: The series continues with Careless Whisper playing ’80s pop. July 1, 6:30-8 p.m. Orchard City Green between the Ainsley House and Campbell City Hall. https://www.ci.campbell.ca.us/280/Summer-Concert-Series.
Jazz on the Plazz: The series, hosted by Los Gatos Music and Arts, continues its “Chet Baker Summer,” celebrating West Coast cool, with John Proulx. July 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Los Gatos Town Plaza, Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue. http://jazzontheplazz.com.
Vasona Vibrations The concert series, which sees Santa Clara County Parks and South Bay Folks team up to host free, family-friendly concerts in support of Second Harvest Food Bank, continues with Jessica Johnson performing soul, R&B and jazz. July 6, 5-7 p.m. Vasona Lake County Park, University Avenue and Pepper Tree Lane. http://vasonavibrations.org.
Charlotte Kruk: A display of wearable sculptures, handbags, utility boxes and jewelry from candy wrappers created by the San Jose-based artist. Through Aug. 4. New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos. http://www.numulosgatos.org.
Sis Boom Bah! The Life and Times of Los Gatos High School: An exhibition exploring the legacy and legends of LGHS as well as the history of the town, all through the lens of the teenage years. Through January 2020. New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos. 408-354-2646, numulosgatos.org.
Lectures/Meetings
Los Gatos Art Association: May Shei, noted contemporary Chinese artist, will demonstrate painting koi fish and lotus in watercolor on rice paper. July 14, 1-3 p.m. Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. lgaa.org.
Tech Classes: Learn a variety of basic skills for gaining more confidence in computers and mobile devices. Drop in for these fun, hands-on, and informative classes for beginners in technology. Tuesday, noon. , Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave. 408-399-5784, www.losgatos.ca.gov/42/los-gatos-library.
ESL Conversation Club: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga. sccl.org/locations/Saratoga.
Rotary Club: The Rotary Club of Campbell holds weekly lunches with its members and guests to discuss charitable events, volunteering and leadership programs. Tuesdays, 12:15-1:30 p.m. Uplift Family Services, 251 Llewellyn Ave. campbellrotary.org.
Alcohol-free Happy Hour: The Los Gatos Recovery Center offers a free group for adults where, instead of drinking, you will learn some useful ways of thinking and go home with helpful tools instead of a headache or a DUI. Facilitated by Julie Davis, licensed LMFT. Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. 16400 Lark Ave., Suite 350, Los Gatos. 408-384-9717, losgatosrecoverycenter.com.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group: This group is for spouses, significant others, adult children, relatives or friends caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s and trying to navigate the day-today challenges and difficulties. Meets the second Friday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon. Congregation Shir Hadish, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. Contact Tami Anastasia at tamswellness@gmail.com or 408-377-4716.
Newcomers and Friends: A women’s social club with the purpose of developing friendships through monthly social events and activities. Open to women who have lived in Los Gatos, Saratoga or Monte Sereno for two years or less. Club coffees are held the last Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Email newcomerslgmsss@gmail.com for the location. Newcomersoflosgatos.com.
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