Seniors of Distinction
A longstanding Los Gatos awards ceremony is back after a three year pause due to the pandemic. The 24th annual Seniors of Distinction Awards, sponsored by the Terraces of Los Gatos retirement community, will recognize several Los Gatos and Monte Sereno residents who have contributed greatly to their community.
This year’s ceremony will take place Thursday, June 22 at 3 p.m. at The Terraces of Los Gatos, located at 800 Blossom Hill Rd. Los Gatos Mayor Maria Ristow and Monte Sereno Mayor Bryan Mekechuk will be in attendance.
Supervisor office hours
Los Gatos residents can once again get face-time with Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian during his walk-up public office hours. The supervisor, who represents District Five, will be stopping by multiple area farmers’ markets this weekend. He’ll be at the Los Gatos Farmers’ Market this Sunday, May 14, from noon to 1 p.m.
National River Cleanup Day
Next Saturday, May 20, people across the country will give some TLC to their local waterways in honor of National River Cleanup Day. In Los Gatos, residents can volunteer to participate in a cleanup of the Los Gatos Creek Trail from 9 a.m. to noon. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/tnhruxfa.
Serve on Commission, Boards
Several town boards and commissions have vacancies, and residents have until May 26 at 4 p.m. to apply for a slot on one of the influential bodies. Groups seeking volunteers include the Arts and Culture Commission, Historic Preservation Committee and the Library Board.
For more information and to apply, visit www.LosGatosCA.gov/CommissionApplication.
Source: www.mercurynews.com