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Los Gatos Weekender: Dance Party, Winter Veggies and more

The final weekend before New Year's offers opportunities to slow down and enjoy the season.

FANTASY OF LIGHTS DRIVE-THRU HOLIDAY LIGHTS SHOW
The 
15th annual Fantasy of Lights Drive-thru Holiday Lights show continues at 6 p.m. daily through Dec. 31 at Vasona Lake Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd., in Los Gatos. It’s sponsored by the Santa Clara County Department of Parks and Recreation. Details:  408-355-2201, or visit: www.parkhere.org

DANCE PARTY
A dance party to celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 at Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center, 208 E. Main St. Music will be provided by the 10th Avenue Band. The dance is open to singles and couples; the cost is $5 at the door. For details, call the Los Gatos Recreation Department’ 55 Plus Program at 408-354-1514.

SUNDAY FARMERS MARKET
Look for fresh seasonal organic and non-organic winter vegetables, specialty foods and fresh-cut flowers at the Los Gatos Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29 at Los Gatos Town Plaza, Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue.  Admission is free. For details call 408-353-4293.

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ART IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS NEW EXHIBIT
The Town of Los Gatos and the Museums of Los Gatos have partnered on a new exhibit showcasing renowned Bay Area artists' works of part of the program through Jan. 30, 2014. The program, which has been going on for 13 years, normally presents four exhibits in the chambers, 110 E. Main St., with an evening artist reception being held for each show. The first exhibit features more than 50 artists currently appearing in the Los Gatos Museums Gallery. Details: 408-354-6834.

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.

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