Los Gatos residents get to know the people in their neighborhood
The annual Cancer CAREpoint Garden Party was held last month at Nestldown thanks to Mark and Barbara Beck, who provided the venue. “I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all: the Becks, our volunteers who created a fabulous event and our sponsors and supporters who generously gave over $1.1M to care for cancer patients, survivors, family members and caregivers in our community,” executive director Dawn Hogh said. “As Ruth (Slyngstad) so eloquently shared, you have given the gift of time to people impacted by cancer, and we are so grateful for your support. No one should face cancer alone.” Cancer CAREpoint provides personalized support services and programs for anyone impacted by cancer in the Bay Area. Slyngstad spoke of her cancer battle and about being grateful for the support of family, friends and Cancer CAREpoint. www.cancercarepoint.org
There’s nothing like a block party to get to know your neighbors. For the past 25 years (with a timeout for the pandemic), folks on Matilija Drive in Los Gatos have been gathering on Labor Day. A longtime resident said, “I’ve lived here for 30 years and just met my neighbors – and you know what? They’re nice!”
Joseph and Janice Gali are the husband-and-wife team behind Gali Vineyards. You can sample estate-grown, award-winning wines in their tasting room in downtown Los Gatos. They farm wine grapes using sustainable viticultural practices. “We love engaging with our community,” Janice Gali says. “You’ll find rotating exhibits of original artwork on our tasting room walls, and we regularly host local musicians along with food pairing activities. The tasting room is available to rent for private events. Stop by to sample our wines and meet us!” wine@galivineyards.com, 21 W. Main St., 408-354-1468.
Blood bank supplies are low and the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Robin Sedgwick and Don Knight of Coldwell Banker Realty and Stanford Blood Center, is holding a blood drive Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., outside the Chamber office at 160 W. Main St. Giving blood is easy and relatively painless, and you will know you are doing good. Make an appointment at https://sbcdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1www.cyclebar.com/location/los-gatos2234.
Mayor Maria Ristow is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome CycleBar’s new owner to Los Gatos at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. s28, at 15525 Union Ave. CycleBar features indoor cycling designed for all fitness levels, and your first ride is on the house. www.cyclebar.com/location/los-gatos
Jennifer Gaines from Power4pilates reports they are celebrating their one-year anniversary. “It’s amazing how many women (and men) we are positively impacting in Los Gatos, and surrounding areas,” Gaines says. “We are proud that with our client support, Power4 Pilates has been able to support local organizations like the National Charity League, the Valle Monte League, Los Gatos Wine Walk sand the Los Gatos Jazz Festival.” If you’d like to give it a try, the first class is free. https://www.power4pilates.com.
The Los Gatos Fall Wine Walk is coming up Saturday, Oct. 14 with tastings from over 30 local wineries. It’s a great chance to enjoy wine and Los Gatos’ unique shops and restaurants, although “wine walk” is a bit of a misnomer as ABC regulations prohibit walking between tasting sites with wine in your glass. That means pouring out or consuming wine at each tasting site before strolling on to the next.
Tickets are available for $50 at Eventbrite.com. As always, sponsors are uber-important. Von Kaenel Giambruno Real Estate is sponsoring wine glasses, and Star One Credit Union is sponsoring the entertainment. There will be old school soul, funk, and R&B music from the Complications on Grays Lane from 1:30-4 p.m.
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