An Alaskan Adventure – a Story of Finding Fold in the Far North—189401903
An Alaskan Adventure by Frederick James Currier is an adventure story about one man’s quest for gold. Written by Frederick Currier, a Saratoga pioneer, it was edited by his daughter, Amy June Jorgensen and published in 2018. The story traces the adventure beginning in 1894 when Currier decided to detour from a trip to Oregon to buy an apple ranch to go to Alaska when he met two miners who convinced him to come along. The dream of gold nuggets was big as yellow pumpkins was a vision he couldn’t resist. The talk will be given by Randy Zamke who spearheaded the publication of the book.

Zamke is a member of the Alaska Trappers Association and is on their board of directors. He is affiliated with the University of Alaska and has written several books on Alaska.

The talk will be at 1:30 in the Saratoga Library Community Room. The library is located a 13650 Saratoga Avenue in Saratoga, CA. Admission is free. The event is sponsored by the Saratoga Historical Foundation. Contact: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.saratogahistory.com/">www.saratogahistory.com</a> or 408-867-4311

Local Event: An Alaskan Adventure

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An Alaskan Adventure

Wednesday May 1, 2024: An Alaskan Adventure – a Story of Finding Fold in the Far North—189401903
An Alaskan Adventure by Frederick James...

New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU)

Have a casual chat with NUMU Curator Allison Railo about the museum’s collection and share your stories about Los Gatos history. Allison will highlight some of her favorite newly cataloged objects for discussion.
Railo received an MA in Art History and Visual Culture from San José State University, specializing in contemporary alternative process photography. Her MA Thesis grew into the 2020 Image + Object Exhibition at NUMU, where she also curated the NUMU’s Los Gatos History Project. She earned her first MA in Museum and Gallery Management from City University in London, and her BA in World Arts and Cultures from UCLA. Allison has been active in the arts community for more than 25 years having worked in museums and galleries in the Los Angeles area prior to moving to the Bay Area in 2005.

Local Event: Conversations with the Curator

Conversations with the Curator

Thursday May 2, 2024: Have a casual chat with NUMU Curator Allison Railo about the museum’s collection and share your stories about Los...

Each year the Executive Director, in partnership with the Curatorial Team, commissions a Bay Area artist to create a limited edition series of works as part of the Director’s Circle Program. The artist chosen to participate in this annual program also donates two pieces from the commission to the museum: one which stays in the Permanent Collection, the other is used for fundraising. In this way, the Director’s Circle program not only supports personal collecting, but also helps to build NUMU’s Permanent Art Collection. See past works in this retrospective exhibition and the reveal of this year’s work by artist Kiana Honarmand in an upcoming event (details coming soon)!

Local Event: Exhibition Opening of Full Circle: The Director’s Circle Artwork Collection

Exhibition Opening of Full Circle: The...

Friday May 3, 2024: Each year the Executive Director, in partnership with the Curatorial Team, commissions a Bay Area artist to create a...

Exhibition Opening of Full Circle: The Director’s Circle Artwork Collection

Illusive Comics & Games, LLC

It's the greatest day of the year- a day when <a href="https://www.illusivecomics.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Illusive Comics &amp; Games</a> gives away 3 FREE special comics to every visitor! This Saturday, May 4th, from 10am-7pm, there will be random Door Prizes, Balloon Twisting, Face Painting,&nbsp;Cosplayers, and a Store Sale! (To receive more than 3 comics, we ask for a donation to Rebekah's Childrens Services- details at the event)

Local Event: Free Comic Book Day!

Cupertino

Free Comic Book Day!

Saturday May 4, 2024: It's the greatest day of the year- a day when Illusive Comics &amp; Games gives away 3 FREE special comics to every...

<h3>Watercolor Mother's Day Cards Class</h3>
When: Saturday May 4th
Time: 10 to 12 pm
Location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center
Price: $40<h3>About this Course</h3>
 
Surprise the women in your life with a hand painted watercolor card on Mother’s Day! In this workshop you will learn how to paint 3 different watercolor and ink cards. The instructor will provide the images and you will paint-a-long. Class is designed for all levels of painting. 
Basic materials you should have for this class: 
-Basic set of watercolor paints -140lb/300 gm watercolor paper -Set of watercolor brushes include round brushes number 4, 6, 10 or 12 and a rigger brush for details. -Low tack masking tape -Masking fluid -A black ink liner 0.3 or 0.5 (Micron brand) or (Faber Castell)
 The simplest way to make the cards is to fold a sheet of paper in half, but you can also find watercolor postcards ready to pop in an envelope if you prefer. 
Instructor: Elvira Rascov

Local Event: Watercolor Mother's Day Cards Class

Watercolor Mother's Day Cards Class

Saturday May 4, 2024: Watercolor Mother's Day Cards Class
When: Saturday May 4th
Time: 10 to 12 pm
Location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation...

Various artists studios and galleries

Visit more than 375 local artists at the 2024 Silicon Valley Open Studios during the first three weekends in May. 
Silicon Valley Open Studios gives art lovers and collectors behind-the-scenes access to established and emerging artists from South San Francisco to Gilroy and coastal communities from Pacifica to Half Moon Bay. This free event, one of the largest fine art shows open to the public in the San Francisco Bay Area, features painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, woodworking, mixed media, pastels, pottery, metalwork, textile art, and more. 
Weekend 1 — May 4-5
Coastal and Northern Peninsula Artists (Pacifica/Coast to San Carlos)
Weekend 2 — May 11-12
Mid-Peninsula Artists (Redwood City to Mountain View)
Weekend 3 — May 18-19
South Bay Artists (Sunnyvale to Gilroy)
Studios and galleries will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Visit the Silicon Valley Open Studios website <a href="https://svos.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://svos.org/</a> for an interactive map of artists and open studio locations and dates. 
Now in its 38th year, the Silicon Valley Open Studios event is presented by Silicon Valley Visual Arts, a <a href="https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/detailsPage?ein=770498110&amp;name=Silicon%20Valley%20Visual%20Arts%20Inc.&amp;city=Campbell&amp;state=CA&amp;countryAbbr=US&amp;dba=&amp;type=CHARITIES,%20COPYOFRETURNS&amp;orgTags=CHARITIES&amp;orgTags=COPYOFRETURNS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">501(c)3 non-profit organization</a> dedicated to promoting and supporting the visual arts in the San Francisco Bay Area. <a href="https://siliconvalleyvisualarts.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://siliconvalleyvisualarts.org/</a>

Local Event: Silicon Valley Open Studios

Silicon Valley Open Studios

Saturday May 4, 2024: Visit more than 375 local artists at the 2024 Silicon Valley Open Studios during the first three weekends in May....

Visit more than 375 local artists at the 2024 Silicon Valley Open Studios during the first three weekends in May. 
Silicon Valley Open Studios gives art lovers and collectors behind-the-scenes access to established and emerging artists from South San Francisco to Gilroy and coastal communities from Pacifica to Half Moon Bay. This free event, one of the largest fine art shows open to the public in the San Francisco Bay Area, features painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, woodworking, mixed media, pastels, pottery, metalwork, textile art, and more. 
Weekend 1 — May 4-5
Coastal and Northern Peninsula Artists (Pacifica/Coast to San Carlos)
Weekend 2 — May 11-12
Mid-Peninsula Artists (Redwood City to Mountain View)
Weekend 3 — May 18-19
South Bay Artists (Sunnyvale to Gilroy)
Studios and galleries will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Visit the Silicon Valley Open Studios website <a href="https://svos.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://svos.org/</a> for an interactive map of artists and open studio locations and dates. 
Now in its 38th year, the Silicon Valley Open Studios event is presented by Silicon Valley Visual Arts, a <a href="https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/detailsPage?ein=770498110&amp;name=Silicon%20Valley%20Visual%20Arts%20Inc.&amp;city=Campbell&amp;state=CA&amp;countryAbbr=US&amp;dba=&amp;type=CHARITIES,%20COPYOFRETURNS&amp;orgTags=CHARITIES&amp;orgTags=COPYOFRETURNS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">501(c)3 non-profit organization</a> dedicated to promoting and supporting the visual arts in the San Francisco Bay Area. <a href="https://siliconvalleyvisualarts.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://siliconvalleyvisualarts.org/</a>

Local Event: Silicon Valley Open Studios 2024 

Silicon Valley Open Studios 2024 

Sunday May 5, 2024: Visit more than 375 local artists at the 2024 Silicon Valley Open Studios during the first three weekends in May....

Alzheimer's Association

Life transitions bring about a lot of questions, including when is the right time to move on from the home you have lived in for years. If you are a senior or a family member helping a senior, come join us for a discussion of some financial and practical considerations to weigh when deciding to sell your family home. We'll also discuss the senior living spectrum--the types of senior housing and their costs--and how that impacts your decision to move. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain some clarity and learn some resources available to help you move forward. Visit <a href="https://bit.ly/ALZ_KW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/ALZ_KW</a> for more information or to register.

Local Event: SENIORS: How do you decide when or if to sell your family home?

SENIORS: How do you decide when or if to sell...

Wednesday May 8, 2024: Life transitions bring about a lot of questions, including when is the right time to move on from the home you have...

SENIORS: How do you decide when or if to sell your family home?

Jennifer Croll

<a href="https://sonyapaz.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sonya Paz</a> is thrilled to announce that she will be back in the Bay Area at the <a href="https://www.jennifercroll.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jennifer Croll</a> Boutique in Los Gatos for this special pop up&nbsp;art exhibit where she will be debuting new&nbsp;fun and exciting large assortment of new and vibrant original artworks.
In addition to her traditional acrylic painting popart style, Sonya has&nbsp;created a large assortment of&nbsp;new Mixed Media originals and her dimensional&nbsp;Metaluminart metal sculpture pieces!
Join Sonya for this “meet the artist” reception at: Jennifer Croll Boutique 12 N Santa Cruz Avenue Los Gatos, CA 95030
Thursday, May 9, 2024 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Enjoy art, clothing, shopping, refreshments and more! The first 12 people to arrive will receive a FREE gift from Sonya! Call (408) 378.5000 for more information and click on link to RSVP to enter drawing!
With much love and gratitude Sonya

Local Event: Sonya Paz New 2024 Spring Art Exhibit at Jennifer Croll on May 9th

Sonya Paz New 2024 Spring Art Exhibit at...

Thursday May 9, 2024: Sonya Paz is thrilled to announce that she will be back in the Bay Area at the Jennifer Croll Boutique in Los Gatos...

Sonya Paz New 2024 Spring Art Exhibit at Jennifer Croll on May 9th

Saturday May 11, 2024: Visit more than 375 local artists at the 2024 Silicon Valley Open Studios during the first three weekends in May....

Historic Saratoga Village

<a href="https://bit.ly/SSWE_2024" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="https://bit.ly/SSWE_2024" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Hosted by the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce, this event is your ticket to a day filled with sunshine, laughter, and wines.
Immerse yourself in the charming ambiance of Historic Saratoga Village as you enjoy a delightful array of wines from local vineyards.
Savor each sip as you mingle with fellow wine enthusiasts and learn about the artistry behind the wines from passionate winemakers.
But wait, there's more!
Before the tasting extravaganza begins, treat yourself to a scrumptious lunch at one of our fantastic restaurants, and why not extend the fun into the evening with a delightful dinner?
Take advantage of this opportunity to create unforgettable memories and discover new flavors in the heart of Saratoga!
Get tickets:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/SSWE_2024" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/SSWE_2024</a>

Local Event: Saratoga Spring Wine Experience

Saratoga

Saratoga Spring Wine Experience

Saturday May 11, 2024: Hosted by the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce, this event is your ticket to a day filled with sunshine, laughter, and...

Lighthouse Point

Enjoy this outdoor market with unique artisans and food trucks while taking in the spectacular view of the ocean. This one of a kind market will be held in two parking lots along West Cliff drive and is always a popular spot for locals and tourists as it over looks the famous Steamers Lane surf spot.&nbsp;The market will feature hand crafted gifts and admission is FREE!
We will also be giving away free tokens every hour to random shoppers. The tokens can be used towards any vendor of your choice. So come down and get your free gift! (10am – 6pm)

Local Event: West Cliff Mother's Day Outdoor Market

Santa Cruz

West Cliff Mother's Day Outdoor Market

Sunday May 12, 2024: Enjoy this outdoor market with unique artisans and food trucks while taking in the spectacular view of the ocean....

Visit more than 375 local artists at the 2024 Silicon Valley Open Studios during the first three weekends in May. 
 
Silicon Valley Open Studios gives art lovers and collectors behind-the-scenes access to established and emerging artists from South San Francisco to Gilroy and coastal communities from Pacifica to Half Moon Bay. This free event, one of the largest fine art shows open to the public in the San Francisco Bay Area, features painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, woodworking, mixed media, pastels, pottery, metalwork, textile art, and more. 
Weekend 1 — May 4-5
Coastal and Northern Peninsula Artists (Pacifica/Coast to San Carlos)
Weekend 2 — May 11-12
Mid-Peninsula Artists (Redwood City to Mountain View)
Weekend 3 — May 18-19
South Bay Artists (Sunnyvale to Gilroy)
Studios and galleries will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Visit the Silicon Valley Open Studios website <a href="https://svos.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://svos.org/</a> for an interactive map of artists and open studio locations and dates. 
Now in its 38th year, the Silicon Valley Open Studios event is presented by Silicon Valley Visual Arts, a <a href="https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/detailsPage?ein=770498110&amp;name=Silicon%20Valley%20Visual%20Arts%20Inc.&amp;city=Campbell&amp;state=CA&amp;countryAbbr=US&amp;dba=&amp;type=CHARITIES,%20COPYOFRETURNS&amp;orgTags=CHARITIES&amp;orgTags=COPYOFRETURNS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">501(c)3 non-profit organization</a> dedicated to promoting and supporting the visual arts in the San Francisco Bay Area. <a href="https://siliconvalleyvisualarts.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://siliconvalleyvisualarts.org/</a>

Sunday May 12, 2024: Visit more than 375 local artists at the 2024 Silicon Valley Open Studios during the first three weekends in May....

8th Annual&nbsp;5k Leigh Longhorn Stampede Run &amp; Walk
Community Event -&nbsp;Fun Run - open to the community - everyone welcome to sign-up.&nbsp; All proceeds support Leigh High School Student Programs
Sat. 5/18/2024, Warm-up 8:45a, Race start 9a, Awards &amp; Celebration 10a&nbsp;
For more info: www.leighhsc.org/stampede
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Local Event: 5k Leigh Longhorn Stampede Run & Walk

5k Leigh Longhorn Stampede Run & Walk

Saturday May 18, 2024: 8th Annual&nbsp;5k Leigh Longhorn Stampede Run &amp; Walk
Community Event -&nbsp;Fun Run - open to the community -...

Saturday May 18, 2024: Visit more than 375 local artists at the 2024 Silicon Valley Open Studios during the first three weekends in May....

Sunday May 19, 2024: Visit more than 375 local artists at the 2024 Silicon Valley Open Studios during the first three weekends in May....

Masonic Hall

AFRICA DAY, 2024: The Year of Education
 
Join Us for the Africa Day celebration. Experience the pulse-pounding excitement of Africa Day like never before! From the heart of the Bay Area to the global stage, we harness the power of music and electrifying rhythms to ignite social transformation. 
About the Event:
Afriicionado Presents Africa Day- a captivating event dedicated to leveraging the rich mosaic of African music, spellbinding storytelling, and dynamic cultural exchange to foster understanding, collaboration, and positive change. Join us as we unite voices, cultures, and visions to rewrite the narrative of Africa, showcasing its rich diversity and vast offerings. 
Through the magic of public education, social documentation, and the art of storytelling, we are crafting a new narrative that celebrates the essence of Africs and its myriad peoples. 
 
Get ready to be swept away on a journey of discovery, enlightenment, and empowerment at the Africa Day celebration by Afriicionado–where every beat, every melody, and every story becomes a catalyst for change!
 
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024
Time: 6-9 PM
Location: Los Gatos Masonic Center 131 E Main Street Los Gatos

Local Event: Africa Day 2024

Africa Day 2024

Saturday May 25, 2024: AFRICA DAY, 2024: The Year of Education

Join Us for the Africa Day celebration. Experience the pulse-pounding...

University of San Jose, 1631N 1st St Suite #200, San Jose, CA 95112

Hi all,&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Our next meetup will be on May 30th.&nbsp;
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This time we will talk about the benefits and risks associated with investments in apartments.&nbsp;
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We will also say a few words about the state of the market in TX, KY and IN, as well as the current lending environment.&nbsp;
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If you want to learn why we still think apartments are a great investment vehicle and how it works, this meetup is for you.&nbsp;
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Hope to see you all.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Boris, Oshi and Albert
 
Free
 
Presented by WGI
 
<a href="https://www.meetup.com/los-gatos-real-estate-networking-meetup/events/300192535/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.meetup.com/los-gat...</a>&nbsp;
connectwgi@wealthgrowinvestments.com&nbsp;

Local Event: Risks and rewards in investing in apartments

Risks and rewards in investing in apartments

Thursday May 30, 2024: Hi all,&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Our next meetup will be on May 30th.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
This time we will talk about the benefits and...

<a href="https://www.carmelcalifornia.com/carmel-by-the-sea-culinary-week/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carmel-By-The-Sea Culinary Week - The Art Of The Plate</a>
 May 31 - June 8, 2024 
Participating restaurants, Carmel, CA
From&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/visitcarmel?__cft__[0]=AZVfLSgR6cnhSrarODpVqb-BkHey3AavJMIWjSpXqgn5a3DUIvYPRSz227Rifa0j4vozhwaXWEaM8Y7Crw47RMQBINH-swtOXBq0qXt8PS_RE7CYE_IlMzx2QS0Ah8hA2DF9rvdbikaCheyfYF7qnl7viSz_OouzKY5xzCBs3jHjQ_NsRVlahX72wMZLj6nRqEs&amp;__tn__=-UC%2CP-R" role="link" tabindex="0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carmel by the Sea</a>:
"Join us for Carmel-by-the-Sea Culinary Week from May 31 - June 8, 2024 and experience the Art of the Plate through immersive culinary events, curated menus, and special offers at more than 30 participating restaurants, along village-wide events.
"It all starts with our Kick-Off Party on Friday, May 31 from 3-5pm at Carmel Plaza and ends on June 8 with the 31st Annual Monterey Winemakers' Celebration on Dolores Street in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea."
<a href="https://www.carmelcalifornia.com/carmel-by-the-sea-culinary-week/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MORE INFO HERE</a>
--Image via Shutterstock

Local Event: Carmel-By-The-Sea Culinary Week 2024: Carmel

Watsonville

Carmel-By-The-Sea Culinary Week 2024: Carmel

Saturday June 1, 2024: Carmel-By-The-Sea Culinary Week - The Art Of The Plate
 May 31 - June 8, 2024 
Participating restaurants, Carmel,...

Enjoy free general admission on the first Sunday of the month @ NUMU! Registration is required. The museum is open from 10 AM-4 PM, and we can't wait to see you there!
Join us for a free guided art tour 11 AM-11:30 PM, and a free guided history tour from 2-2:30 PM.
This June, our art tour will be led by the ArtNow Teen Council, a group of high school interns who have helped us co-create the <a href="https://numulosgatos.org/artnow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ArtNow</a> exhibition. The Teen Council is an exciting step forward in elevating the program to be widely accessible and relevant to teenagers living across Santa Clara County. Through this meaningful partnership with student artists, teens are not only the beneficiaries of ArtNow, but its architects.

Local Event: First Free Sunday (June 2024)

First Free Sunday (June 2024)

Sunday June 2, 2024: Enjoy free general admission on the first Sunday of the month @ NUMU! Registration is required. The museum is open...

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New CA Hospital Safety Ratings: 93 Get 'A'...

The Leapfrog Group, which ranks hospitals twice a year, released its list of the best hospitals in California.

New CA Hospital Safety Ratings: 93 Get 'A' Rating, 3 Get 'F' Grade

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Apple Juice Recalled Over Arsenic Concerns

Martinelli’s juice is widely available at grocery stores including Whole Foods, Walmart and Costco.

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Warning: Bay Area Rattlesnakes Awaken From...

The Northern Pacific rattlesnake is the species found in the Bay Area. Here's what to know.

Warning: Bay Area Rattlesnakes Awaken From Winter Hibernation

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Deputies Crash During Weekend Chase In San Jose...

One deputy chasing a stolen SUV collided with a bystander's vehicle, and the suspect hit another patrol car on purpose, authorities said.

Deputies Crash During Weekend Chase In San Jose, 1 Arrested

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SCC Wildfire Preparedness Workshop Planned This...

The Santa Clara County Fire Department will share a few ways to plan for fire season on Wildfire Preparedness Day.

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