Los Gatos Buries Time Capsule

'Kapsule Kids' part of ceremony to honor town's bicentennial in 2087.

Town officials gathered Tuesday morning near the entryway to the new library next to the Civic Center to bury a part of their essence in a box for future generations—current Los Gatos information and memorabilia that will be resurrected in 76 years. It seemed a bittersweet moment. But everyone focused on the positive. A group of 15 children, between the ages of 3-7, were invited by Town Council members to participate in the ceremony. Everyone is hoping they'll be around in the year 2087—the year of Los Gatos' bicentennial celebration. Town officials hope to track the group, called "Kapsule Kids," through addresses and locations over the next eight decades, explained Los Gatos Town Manager Greg Larson. "We hope some of them will come back …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 20

Apply today for vacancies the town has on the Los Gatos Planning Commission and the Los Gatos General Plan Committee.

1. The Los Gatos Town Council is meeting tonight at 7 p.m. inside council chambers at 110 E. Main St. to consider developer John R. Shenk's plan to build two 85-feet-tall office buildings within the Los Gatos Business Park, 90-160 Albright Way and 14600 Los Gatos Blvd., and homes for families and seniors, if needed. The buildings would house Netflix, one of the world's leading Internet subscription service providers for movies and TV shows. The company says it's outgrown its Winchester Avenue location and would like to expand into the park. Details: 408-354-6834.  2. Apply today for vacancies the town has on the Los Gatos Planning Commission and the Los Gatos General Plan Committee. The deadline to apply is July 22, 2011. Applications can …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 17

Send a message to your future posterity by writing a special missive today at Town Hall that will be included in a time capsule planned to be buried near the new library Tuesday morning.

1. Congratulations to the Los Gatos High School Class of 2011! Nearly 400 seniors will be graduating this afternoon and receiving their diplomas during a ceremony scheduled for 6 p.m. on the school's front lawn. If you have friends whose children are completing this important milestone, we encourage to attend and praise the graduates as they move on to bigger and better things. Details: 408-354-2730.  2. Due to Los Gatos High School's graduation ceremony this afternoon, Friday, June 17, Main Street will be closed between Fiesta Way and Jackson Street from 5:30-8:30 p.m. All lanes will reopen at 8:30 pm.  Details: Los Gatos Monte Sereno Police Department at (408) 354-8600. 3. Be a part of Los Gatos future by writing a message on the scroll …

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Music Offerings, Time Capsule And Concert on Father's' Day

If these events don't blow your mind, they're not good enough for this planner.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JUNE MIXER When/Where: 5:30-7 p.m.,  Thursday, Enoteca La Storia, 416 N Santa Cruz Ave. Why Go: This is a great business networking opportunity and you will have a good time, too and sample some excellent wines;  your favorites or some new ones. And don't forget to bring plenty of business cards, too. Pricing: $5 members; $10 prospective members. MOUNTAIN WINERY SUMMER SERIES: BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS When/Where: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd., Saratoga. Why Go: The Mountain Winery is kicking off its summer concert series with two events. We'll tell you about the first one first. Big Head Todd and The Monsters with special guest Toots and the Maytals for this special show. Pricing:  $39.50…

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