Community Corner
4 Can't Miss Events in Los Gatos This Weekend
CATillion gala, exhibit at Los Gatos Art Museum, 2nd Fridays Happy Hour Variety Show top the list of fun things to do in town.
LOS GATOS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NINTH ANNUAL CATILLION
The Los Gatos Community Foundation invites the public to buy tickets for its ninth annual CATillion fundraising event at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at La Rinconada Country Club, 14595 Clearview Drive. The theme is "A Fall Fling." The event will showcase food stations this year, instead of a sit-down dinner. Guests the chance to mingle and bid on the many silent auction items throughout the evening. Proceeds benefit the foundation's grants and scholarship programs and community activities such as the holiday tree lighting ceremony. Dancing will be included with music provided by Los Gatos DJ Company. Tickets are $95 per person and can be purchased by clicking here. Reservations are required by Oct. 4. Details: Sharon Childs, 408-399-3131, or lgcf@verizon.net.
BACKWARD IS FORWARD EXHIBIT AT LOS GATOS ART MUSEUM
The Museums of Los Gatos presents Backward is Forward: Layer and Impact in Printmaking exhibit through Jan. 12, 2014 at the Art Museum of Los Gatos, 4 Tait Ave. The show features prints by Enrique Chagoya, Hung Liu, Sam Francis, David Gilhooly, Gregory Edwards, Michael Mazur, Frank Lobdell, Andrew Romanoff, Inez Storer, Nathan Oliveira, Erik Bakke, Joan Miro, Marguerite Saegesser, Ruth Wall, Kathy Aoki, Vicky M. Chen, Tom Killion, Jessica Dunne, and Robin McCloskey. Artists have been using printmaking processes for centuries to create thought-provoking works of art, however the details of the medium are often a mystery to viewers. Details: 408-395-7386,
2ND FRIDAYS HAPPY HOUR VARIETY SHOW
Los Gatos Saratoga Recreation's 55-Plus Program presents its Happy Hour Variety Show at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 at the Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center, 208 E. Main St. Featured acts include the Dick McConville Swing Combo with favorites from the '40s. Everyone is welcome. Recommended $5 donation at the door. Free parking, light refreshments and door prizes. Details: 408-354-1514.
BILLY JONES WILDCAT RAILROAD AND 1910 ENGLISH CAROUSEL
The Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad operates through Oct. 31 at Oak Meadow Park, 233 Blossom Hill Rd. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; carousel operates 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. The railroad offers a train ride through Oak Meadow Park and Vasona Lake County Park. The Carousel has been completely restored. The rides run throughout the year, weather permitting. Tickets are $2. Details: 408-395-RIDE.
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