Upcoming Events and Meetings

Los Gatos: Chamber of Commerce 2018 Annual Gala & Awards Celebration
Date: Thursday, October 4, 2018
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Toll House Hotel, 140 South Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos
Join the Board of Directors of the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce for their Annual Gala and Awards Celebration with Master of Ceremonies Michael Jacobi, Executive Producer, Jazz on the Plazz.
More information: www.losgatoschamber.com

Mountain View: Santa Clara County Domestic Violence Conference
Date: Friday, October 5, 2018
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Computer History Museum, Mountain View
Join the Santa Clara County Domestic Violence Council and the Office of Women's Policy for the 25th Annual Domestic Violence Conference, The Journey to Safety, Justice and Healing. This year, the conference curriculum examines the history of the domestic violence movement as we celebrate 25 years of collaboration, awareness and education to prevent domestic violence in Santa Clara County.
More information: www.dvconference2018.eventbrite.com

San Jose: AACSA 40th Anniversary Gala
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2018
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Fairmont, 170 S. Market Street, San Jose
The African American Community Service Agency (AACSA), is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier lives in San Jose and Santa Clara County. Join them for the 40th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 6, 2018. The black-tie event will be held at the Fairmont San Jose, and will serve as a fundraiser to maintain and expand operation and service funds, for programs like AACSA’s character-building Leadership Academy.
More information: www.sjaacsa.com/40th

San Jose: Harvest Festival
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2018
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Martial Cottle Park, 5283 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA
Come celebrate the legacy and significance of your valley's rich agricultural heritage at this fun day ​on the farm! Family friendly activities, food and organic produce for sale, music and much more. Volunteers needed.
More information: www.sccgov.org/sites/parks/Documents/harvest-festival-flyer-18.pdf

San Jose: Fall Garden Market
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2018
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Martial Cottle Park, 5283 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA
Hundreds of Fall Vegetable Seedlings for Sale; Succulents, Flowers, Herbs and More; Hourly Educational Talks; Children’s Activities; Gently Used Garden Treasures at Bargain Prices; Master Gardeners To Answer All Your Gardening Questions.
More information: www.mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu

Los Gatos: NUMU Experiences Launch Party
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2018
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Experience Something NU at the New Museum of Los Gatos for their launch party with like-minded cultural enthusiasts for an evening of community in a relaxed setting complete with destination wines, wonderful appetizers and lively conversation. Learn about their big dreams, big adventures and even bigger plans for NUMU in 2019.
More information and tickets: www.numulosgatos.org

Gilroy: Let’s All Go to the Park
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2018
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon
Location: Christmas Hill Park, Mulberrry Picnic Area, 7050 Miller Avenue, Gilroy
Walk the trail and learn about local plants and animals from an experienced guide. Prizes will be given to the first 100 people. This trail is not stroller and wheelchair friendly.
More information: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df8ofXyo7e0&feature=youtu.be

Gilroy: Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator Classes
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2018 
Time: 1:00 pm –4:30 pm
Location: Gilroy Library Computer Training Lab
Perfect your graphic design and logo work. Take your pictures to the next level with Photoshop’s powerful image editing software. Participants encouraged to bring photos in a USB drive. Free and available to teens and adults.  Registration required for classes. Come early to ensure a seat.
More information: www.sccl.org

Saratoga: Paws to Read
Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Saratoga Library Orchard Room
K-5th graders can improve their pronunciation skills while gaining self-confidence. Read to a patient and quiet therapy animal from Growing Guides. Register at Children’s Desk.
More information: www.sccl.org

Morgan Hill: Glue and Go Costumes for Kids
Location: Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm 
Location: Morgan Hill Library Program Room
Learn to create prize-winning costumes out of household items with author Holly Cleeland. Three costumes will be given away at the end of the event
More information: www.sccl.org

Morgan Hill: Cops for Kids Gold Tournament
Date: Friday, October 12, 2018
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Coyote Creek Golf Club
100% of the proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Morgan Hill Cops for Kids Foundation. The mission of the foundation is to foster relationships between law enforcement and youth in the Morgan Hill community.
More information: http://mhcopsforkids.com

San Martin: A Sunset Evening – Healthier Kids Foundation 17^th Annual Benefit
Date: Friday, October 12, 2018
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Clos LaChance Winery, 1 Hummingbird Lane, San Martin
Join the Healthier Kids Foundation for the 17th Annual Benefit at the beautiful Clos LaChance Winery. This event is outside– please wear appropriate shoes & bring a jacket or sweater to stay warm when the sun goes down.  Tickets are $150 for this event which will feature live dancing, a live auction silent auction and plenty of delicious food and wine! 
More information: https://hkidsf.org/hkf_events/17th-annual-benefit/

Morgan Hill: Senior Resource Fair
Date: Friday, October 12, 2018
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: CCC 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill
Attend the annual Senior Resource Fair! There will be resource tables, health and wellness class demonstrations, health screenings, and much more.
More information: http://www.morgan-hill.ca.gov 

Los Gatos: Irish Arts & Writers Festival
Date: Fri – Sun, October 12 - 14, 2018 
Time: 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Location: Various Los Gatos Locations
The Irish Arts & Writers Festival brings together Irish writers and audiences for an arts and culture festival held in several venues over three days. 
More information: https://irishwriterslosgatos.com

Los Gatos: Saturday STEAM at the Library
Date: Saturday, October 13, 2018
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Los Gatos Library
Calling all future coders, inventors, engineers, and artists! Come to the library on Saturdays to try out new projects.  Fire up your imaginations and learn new skills.  No appointment necessary.  Ages 8-12 recommended.  Meet in the Technology Lab.
More information: (408) 354-6893

Gilroy: Gilroy Library to Discuss How to Spot Fake News
Date: Saturday, October 13, 2018
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon
Location: Gilroy Library
Dr. John McManus will talk about his decades of work striving to separate good news media content from bad. The event falls in the middle of Information Literacy Awareness Month, a national effort to empower the public.
More information: www.sccl.org

Morgan Hill: The British Fall Classic
Date: Sunday, October 14, 2018
Time: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Downtown Morgan Hill
This exceptional event will feature exquisite British classic sports & saloon cars representing revered marques such as Rolls Royce, Aston Martin, Jaguar, MG, Morgan, Triumph, Austin Healey, Lotus, Morris, and more. There will also be British motorcycles as well as race cars. 
More information: www.thebritishfallclassic.com

Morgan Hill: Make it Mondays
Date: Monday, October 15, 2018
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Morgan Hill Library Program Room
This month’s craft is Día de los Muertos art. All supplies are free and provided. Registration required. Intended for adults, but children are welcome if accompanied by an adult.
More information: www.sccl.org

San Jose: County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Time: 9:30am
Location: Board Chambers, 70 West Hedding St, San Jose
The public is invited to attend the regular meeting of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.
More information: www.sccgov.org

San Jose: 2018 Senior Wellness Fair
Date: Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: San Jose City Hall Rotunda & Plaza, 200 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose
The Santa Clara County Social Services Agency’s Department of Aging and Adult Services in partnership with San Jose State University’s CHAMP (Center for Healthy Aging in Multicultural Populations), the City of San Jose Parks and Recreation Services, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics and Friends of Human Relations are proud to present the 26th Annual Senior Wellness Fair. The Senior Wellness Fair is a FREE event and is open to the aging community, their caretakers, adult service professionals, and the general public. 
More information: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/ssa/Pages/seniorwellnessfair.aspx

Saratoga: Medicare- Getting Started and Changes for 2019
Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Saratoga Library Community Room
Learn how to get started with Medicare and about upcoming changes to the program. After the presentations, HICAP counselors will answer questions and help participants enroll.
More information: www.sccl.org

Los Gatos: Coffee Tawk with NUMU Executive Director, Lisa Coscino
Date: Thursday, October 18, 2018 
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join NUMU Executive Director, Lisa Coscino for an hour-long casual conversation about art, life and how they intersect. Bring your favorite cup of joe (or chai) and share your thoughts and ideas about what's important and of interest to you. 
More information: www.numulosgatos.org

San Jose: FESTIV'ALL - A Small Business Resource Fair
Date: Friday, October 19, 2018
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: San Jose City College
Hosted by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley, Festiv’ALL 2018 will bring together a powerful combination and significant number of multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, business-oriented organizations from all around the region.
More information: https://www.hccsv.org

Los Gatos: Joe Galiardi, Author of Hooked on Autographs
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2018
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Los Gatos Library 
The Friends of Los Gatos Library will host Joe Galiardi, the author of Hooked on Autographs. Mr. Galiardi holds the Guinness World Record for the Largest Collection of Autographed Golf Balls. He will talk about his passion for chasing down celebs from all walks of life for their autographs.
More information: www.friendsoflglibrary.org

Gilroy: Book Signing with Author Dr. Daniele Marciano
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2018 
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Gilroy Library, Quiet Study B
Local educator Dr. Daniene Marciano has turned her family history into an exciting novel set in Sicily at the turn of the 20th Century.
More information: www.sccl.org

San Martin: Trash Bash
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2018
Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Sig Sanchez Government Center, 80 Highland Ave, San Martin
Join us in cleaning up illegally dumped trash and litter in San Martin and local waterways. Registration will be open to all volunteers 16 years of age or older. Liability waivers must be signed by all volunteers or legal guardians. (This event will happen, rain or shine.) Registration begins at 8:30 am. Community service hours available for students. Clean up supplies and safety gear will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Lunch will be served at 12:00pm.
More information: www.eventbrite.com/e/trash-bash-tickets-49157187471

Saratoga: CoderDojo Coding Club
Date: Sunday, October 21, 2018
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Saratoga Library Community Room
Open learning environment featuring a different coding language at each table. Bring a project or start something new. Adult mentors available for assistance. Open to students ages 11-17.
More information: www.sccl.org

Los Gatos: Community Emergency Response Training (CERT)
Date: Monday, October 22 - November 10, 2018
Time: 6:00 pm 
Location: Police Operations Building, 15900 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos
CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) training academies are offered in the communities served by the Santa Clara County Fire Department and rotate throughout the year. Some of the skills taught include personal prepardedness, organizing resources, basic medical operations, basic search and rescue, how to use a fire extinguisher and basic damage assessment.
More information: http://tiny.cc/4ynjzy​ ​

Morgan Hill: The Microbiome, What is it? A Talk by Dr. Embriette Hyde
Date: Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Morgan Hill Library Program Room
The American Association of University Women presents a talk about the role of the microbiome in health and well-being, and how diet affects it. Dr. Hyde is a freelance science writer, a Research Mentor, and a recognized member of Forbes’ “30 under 30 in Science.”
More information: www.sccl.org

Gilroy: Coffee with a Cop
Date: Thursday, October 25, 2018 
Time: 9:30am – 11:00 am 
Location: Sandy’s Café, Gilroy
Join the local office of the CHP for Coffee with a Cop to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know officers in the community.
More information: Officer Chris Miceli (408) 848-2324 x211

Gilroy: Great Garlic FUNdraiser 5K
Date: Saturday October 27, 2018
Time: 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Location: Christmas Hill Park Ranch Site
Come and run, walk, ride or roll to help raise money for the City of Gilroy Recreation Scholarship Fund. Riders and rollers (bikes and rollerblades only) helmets required. 8:30 am Costume Contest 9:00 am start for all participants.
More information: https://visitgilroy.com/event/garlic-city-car-show/

Gilroy: CHP Car Seat Safety Check
Date: Saturday, October 27, 2018
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy
Get you child’s car seat inspected by a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician and get one Free ticket to Gilroy Gardens.
More information: 725squad@gmail.com  

San Jose: County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Time: 9:30am
Location: Board Chambers, 70 West Hedding St, San Jose
The public is invited to attend the regular meeting of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. 
More information: www.sccgov.org

Morgan Hill: Black, White & Bling!
Date: Saturday, November 3, 2018
Time: 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Granada Theatre, Morgan Hill
Grab your black and white attire, add your best bling and join Community Solutions for their 7th Annual Gala to be held at the Granada Theatre in Morgan Hill. This elegant evening includes a champagne reception, gourmet dinner with wine, live and silent auctions, and more. New this year, enjoy late-night dancing to the sound of Miles Pruitt from 10-11PM. Proceeds support local children, youth and families affected by abuse, violence and mental health issues.
More information: www.communitysolutions.org

San Jose: County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Date: Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Time: 9:30am
Location: Board Chambers, 70 West Hedding St, San Jose
The public is invited to attend the regular meeting of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.
More information: www.sccgov.org

San Jose: Women's Equality 2020 Leadership Council Meeting
Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 
Time: 5:30 pm 
Location: County Government Center Cafeteria, 70 W. Hedding, San Jose
August 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of US women’s right to vote. The Women’s Equality 2020 Leadership Council will meet from August 2018 through December 2020 to assist in the County’s efforts to commemorate and honor the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, help ensure a complete census count and broad electoral participation in 2020, and advance women’s equality. 
More information: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/owp/board/womensequality2020/Pages/home.aspx  

San Jose: County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Time: 9:30am
Location: Board Chambers, 70 West Hedding St, San Jose
The public is invited to attend the regular meeting of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.
More information: www.sccgov.org​ 

Volunteer at the polls and be a part of democracy in action! Thousands of volunteers are needed to help on Election Day. Volunteers receive stipends of $115 - $200 and must be California registered voters or legal permanent residents of the United States. Students 16 years and older may apply for the Student Election Officer Program.