Special Events
Downtown Campbell Farmers Market: Fresh produce grown locally by California farmers, as well as crafts vendors and live music. Sundays, 9 a.m. Campbell Avenue and Third Street. Urbanvillageonline.com.
Seniors
AARP Campbell Area Chapter: Meets the third Tuesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave., room Q-80. Campbellaarp.org, 408-379-7820.
Saratoga Senior Center: The center offers social activities and services, weekly lunches and classes. Tours are available for new members. 19655 Allendale Ave., Saratoga. 408-868-1257, sascc.org.
Family/Youth
Preschool Story Time: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga. sccl.org/locations/Saratoga.
Theater/Arts
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder: South Bay Musical Theatre presents the Tony-winning musical comedy, with a look inspired by the gothic pen and ink artwork of American artist Edward Gorey. Sept. 28-Oct. 19. Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga. $20-$39. www.SouthBayMT.com, 408-266-4734.
Saratoga Symphony: The symphony performs “Kids Rule,” a program featuring works by composers under the age of 17, as well as a 14-year-old violin soloist. Oct. 6, 3 p.m. McAfee Center, Saratoga High School, 20300 Herriman Ave., Saratoga. Free; no tickets required. www.saratogasymphony.com
Carpenters Remembered: A tribute show celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Carpenters’ first album with A&M Records. Oct. 12, 8 p.m. Heritage Theatre, Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell. $45. 408-866-2700, HeritageTheatre.org.
The Mending Project: This interactive installation, conceived by visual artist Lee Mingwei, uses thread, color and sewing to create meaningful conversations between strangers. The installation kicks off Montalvo Arts Center’s new series ‘SOCIAL: Rethinking Loneliness Together.’ Through Dec. 8, Thursdays-Sundays, noon-4 p.m. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. montalvoarts.org, 408-961-5858.
Photography Exhibit: Hakone Gardens presents an exhibit of imaginative scenes, including origami and temari, by Russ Kumai and Carol Cameron. Through Dec. 31. Cultural Exchange Center, Hakone Estate and Gardens. 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. Free to members; open to public with price of entry. www.hakone.com
Sis Boom Bah! The Life and Times of Los Gatos High School: An exhibition exploring the legacy and legends of LGHS as well as the history of the town, all through the lens of the teenage years. Through January 2020. New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos. 408-354-2646, numulosgatos.org.
Lectures/Meetings
Saratoga Contemporary Artists: Radha Rao, an oil impressionist painter, will do a landscape demonstration. Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-noon. Share/Care Center, 14376 Saratoga Ave.
Tech Classes: Learn a variety of basic skills for gaining more confidence in computers and mobile devices. Drop in for these fun, hands-on, and informative classes for beginners in technology. Tuesday, noon. , Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave. 408-399-5784, www.losgatos.ca.gov/42/los-gatos-library.
ESL Conversation Club: Wednesdays, 11 a.m. 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga. sccl.org/locations/Saratoga.
Rotary Club: The Rotary Club of Campbell holds weekly lunches with its members and guests to discuss charitable events, volunteering and leadership programs. Tuesdays, 12:15-1:30 p.m. Uplift Family Services, 251 Llewellyn Ave. campbellrotary.org.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group: This group is for spouses, significant others, adult children, relatives or friends caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s and trying to navigate the day-today challenges and difficulties. Meets the second Friday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon. Congregation Shir Hadish, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. Contact Tami Anastasia at tamswellness@gmail.com or 408-377-4716.
Newcomers and Friends: A women’s social club with the purpose of developing friendships through monthly social events and activities. Open to women who have lived in Los Gatos, Saratoga or Monte Sereno for five years or less. Club coffees are held the last Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Email lgsmsnewcomers@gmail.com for the location. Newcomersoflosgatos.com.
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