July 2021 - the month set aside to celebrate America.
Who doesn’t love the 4th of July? If there is one holiday that we all understand and all celebrate together, it is this one. After the past year, I imagine the 4th of July might become a favorite.
As George W. Bush stated in a presidential address on July 4th, 2001 “ America has never been united by blood or birth or soil. We are bound by ideals that move us beyond our backgrounds, lift us above our interests and teach us what it means to be citizens of this great country.”
And that - Chamber friends and newsletter readers - is all she wrote this month.
Enjoy the summer 2021. I look forward to seeing you at the Thursday Promenades celebrating friendship, freedom and life.
Sincerely,
Catherine Somers
Executive Director
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Thursday Promenades
Thursdays through August 12
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Join us to celebrate summer!
Every Thursday evening through August 12, N. Santa Cruz Avenue will be closed from Main to Bachman from 3-8pm.
Stroll the Promenade, enjoy live music and take advantage of Los Gatos’ wonderful boutiques and restaurants.
Experience the best of Los Gatos with friends and family.
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Live Music
North Stage (Bachman & Santa Cruz) 4:30 pm
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South Stage (Main & Santa Cruz) 5:30 pm
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Volunteering at the Promenades...
We'd love your help with our Thursday Promenades. We need Ambassadors to be out and about at several locations to answer questions (When do the bands start? Which bands are playing? Where are the restrooms? etc) and help to help ensure that the event goes smoothly.
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Photos from our first Promenade - July 1... |
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Join us for our first Chamber mixer of the year! This is the perfect way to network and catch up with fellow members. Then, stroll The Promenade and enjoy the music, shops and restaurants. |
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Outdoor Poetry Writing Workshop
Thursday, July 15, 11am
with Los Gatos Poet Laureate Jen Siraganian
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Whether you have been writing for decades or have never written a single line, you're welcome here! We will be reading poems, writing poems, and sharing them.
Advanced registration required. Limited to 15 participants.
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PGE Business Incentive Programs |
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and other utilities were directed by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) in 2020 to conduct rotating power outages to relieve strain on the power grid during a statewide heatwave.
Rotating outages are possible again in 2021 and we want all our customers to be prepared. Generous incentives from programs like the Base Interruptible Program are available for customers who can reduce their electric load during times of high grid stress and other emergencies.
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Base Interruptible Program: PG&E’s Base Interruptible Program (BIP) pays you to reduce your electricity consumption to a predetermined level when energy supplies are short.
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Emergency Load Reduction Program: PG&E’s Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP) offers financial incentives for participants to reduce their energy use during times of high grid stress and emergencies, with the goal of avoiding rotating outages while minimizing costs to customers.
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Town of LG Community Grants |
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Community grant applications are now available for non-profit organizations that serve the residents of Los Gatos. Projects or services that have a direct impact on post-pandemic recovery for the community of Los Gatos are eligible to be considered for funding. This competitive process will award eight grants of up to $10,000 each. The deadline for applications is July 23, 2021 |
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Los Gatos Music & Arts
presents
jazz "OFF" the plazz
Sunday July 25 4:00 pm
Live at
Silver Mountain Winery
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Join Los Gatos Music & Arts for their first post-pandemic, live, in-person concert at Silver Mountain Winery featuring Grammy-winning artist, Tony Lindsay and Friends. |
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Tony Lindsay with
Janice Maxie-Reid, and Deszon Claiborne
Ticket Cost is $120 per person (limited availability)
Event Ticket includes
- Wine Tasting 4-5 PM
- Seasonal Tapas Buffet 5-6 PM
- Performance 6:30-8:30 PM
- Live Auction & Raffle
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El Camino Health offers COVID vaccines at several mobile, walk-in clinics, as well as at their facilities. |
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Vaccinations are open to all at the following:
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El Camino Hospital Mountain View Outpatient Pharmacy: Accepting walk-ins 10am-4pm. Appointments can be made 9:30am-4:30pm, M-Fri.
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El Camino Health First Street: Appointments currently available on Fridays between 8am-4:30pm
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A new Visit Los Gatos (visitlosgatosca.com) website is coming to Town. We will launch sometime this summer. We have relaunched our @ExperienceLosGatos Instagram and Facebook accounts under a new name... @VisitLosGatos. Follow us to stay up to date. |
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Look up and see the brightly-colored street pole banners with the words LISTEN LEARN CHANGE GROW.
The Chamber has embarked on a DEI campaign. Our purpose is to help create a more welcoming town for all to enjoy. If we are open to listening and learning, we will change a little and grow a lot. We invite you to join us on this journey.
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The Friends of Los Gatos Library Bookstore is now open five days a week. If you are vaccinated, no mask is required. We have a direct line where customers can reach a volunteer with questions.
- Hours-Wednesday to Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
- Phone-(408) 354-2665
Our lobby store just inside the front door, is now open and well-stocked. There is a “money donation” box for your convenience. In both of our locations you’ll find amazing bargains on children’s books, and summer is a perfect time to pick up good reads for your young readers.
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Alliance Francaise Silicon Valley |
Summer is the best time to learn French! Alliance Française Silicon Valley Summer Session (July 19 to September 24) is open for enrollment at Alliance Française Silicon Valley. |
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West Valley Community Services |
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American Cancer Society
Discovery Shop
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Los Gatos Youth Theatre
July 17, 18, 23
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Los Gatos Youth Theatre
July 16, 22, 24
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Irreverent Warriors - Silkies Hike
August 21, 8am -5pm
Los Gatos Civic Center, 110 E. Main St. Los Gatos
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Healing Through Humor
The Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hikes are a series of therapeutic events across the nation design to prevent veteran suicide by brining veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health.
The hikes are non-athletic event that are between 4-10 miles and paced at 2-3 miles per hour. There will be frequent stops for fellowship and food/beverages.
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Need information from one of our past newsletters? Click below for the last 3-4 months (before that email us).
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COMMUNITY IMPACT PARTNERS |
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