A much-loved Los Gatos custom returns this St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a brand new location however higher get your tickets now as a result of they’re promoting quick, and that’s no blarney.
Fortunate for us Los Gatans, Chris Benson and Johnny Hannegan (companions within the former CB Hannegan’s) are internet hosting what guarantees to be a memorable St. Pat’s occasion. The long-lasting annual celebration has not been held because the closing of CB Hannegan’s in 2017. The custom is again at Campo di Bocce on March 17, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Irish dancing, a pipe band, the Black Irish band and meals are included, and kilts are inspired at this 21-and-older occasion.
The occasion is a fundraiser for each the Los Gatos Monte Sereno Police Basis and Music within the Park. Tickets are $100 at www.Campodibocce.com.
Earlier than the carrying of the inexperienced is the carrying of the purple, gold and inexperienced; Mardis Gras is arising Tuesday, March 4. The Bywater is a superb place to have fun Fats Tuesday. Chef/proprietor David Kinch affords menu objects from New Orleans, the place he discovered to cook dinner. From po’boys to barbecue, sazeracs to hurricanes, you may have fun Mardis Gras with out flying to the Massive Simple. www.thebywaterca.com
“Here’s Looking at You”. That traditional line is from the long-lasting film “Casablanca”. Do you know that it was not anticipated to be successful when initially launched? It stunned everybody by profitable a number of Oscars and is among the highest-ranked motion pictures of all time. See it on the massive display screen on Monday, March 3, on the Los Gatos Theatre. It’s the subsequent installment within the Monday Morning Film collection. losgatosthrives.org/monday-movies
Feeling cooped up this winter? See how Massive Basin Redwoods State Park is recovering from the CZU Lightning Advanced wildfires. Rangers will lead a guided stroll to speak in regards to the cultural historical past of the park. And description plans for Massive Basin going ahead. The walks, on a 0.6-mile, flat and straightforward path, are each Saturday in March, 11 a.m.-noon. www.parks.ca.gov
Many have seen it, however few have visited the concrete field on Mt. Umunhum, the long-lasting radar tower that was as soon as a key a part of the West Coast’s missile protection system After years because the Almaden Air Power Station, the location was added to the Midpeninsula Open House District and opened to public entry in 2017. You may hike or drive to the summit, one of many highest peaks within the Santa Cruz Mountains, to expertise 360-degree views and be taught just a little in regards to the web site’s native American and navy historical past. www.openspace.org/preserves/sierra-azul
The Los Gatos Saratoga Parks and Recreation summer time catalog is out, each printed and on-line. They provide nice public recreation applications certain to suit tastes and skills. www.lgsrecreation.org
The Los Gatos Library hosts attention-grabbing applications and courses. For example, a Social Stitching In-Particular person will likely be held on Monday, March 3 and 10, 4:30-6 p.m. You may be a part of fellow needlework and textile arts fanatics for this informal, self-directed get-together. Take a look at Creativebug; it’s free along with your library card and affords lots of of undertaking concepts and directions. https://www.losgatosca.gov/2828/Los-Gatos-Public-Library
Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad, the 1/3-scale steam engine present in Oak Meadow Park, is a beloved a part of our group. A lifelong railroad man, Jones observed a rusty locomotive in a scrap yard in 1939, determined to buy it and introduced it to Los Gatos. For 25 years, Billy ran the Wildcat Railroad on his ranch freed from cost. Study extra about this outstanding man at ona free docent-led tour at New Museum Los Gatos Friday, March 28, 11-11:45 a.m. www.numulosgatos.org
Amid a number of rounds of winter climate and a extreme flu season, organizations just like the American Crimson Cross report critically low blood provides. To assist, Los Gatos Rotary is internet hosting a blood drive March 15 at St. Luke’s Church. www.losgatosrotary.org
