Upcoming Town of Los Gatos Holiday Closures

Town of Los Gatos offices will be closed for the following holiday closures:

Thanksgiving Holiday Closure November 26-27, 2015

Town administrative offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2015. Town offices will re-open Monday, November 30, 2015 for regular business hours.

Year-End Closure December 24, 2015-January 1, 2016

Town administrative offices will be closed Thursday, December 24 through Friday, January, 1, 2016. Monday, December 21 through Wednesday, December 23 are regular business days. Town offices will re-open Monday, January 4, 2016 for regular business hours.

Happy Holidays from the Town of Los Gatos
Enjoy Free Valet Parking through the Holidays
November 28-December 24, 2015

Let the shopping and dining begin and enjoy free valet parking through the holidays!

Free valet parking will be available Tuesday through Saturday beginning November 28 through December 24, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Valet parking is located at Lot 4 between N. Santa Cruz Ave. and Elm St.

Please note that valet services will be closing at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2015. For more information, please contact the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department at 408-354-6845 or download the valet parking flyer.

Please Join the Town of Los Gatos
at our 43rd Annual Town Tree Lighting
Friday, December 4, 2015 at Town Plaza Park

The Town’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place Friday, December 4, 2015 (rain or shine) at the Town Plaza Park.

Festivities will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a performance by the Los Gatos High School Marching Band. The event also includes recognition of the five students who have been chosen as “Youth Citizens of the Year”; an old fashion sing-along; a balloon clown for the little ones; and a Fisher Middle School youth singing group who will be performing to holiday music.

At approximately 5:50 p.m., Mayor Barbara Spector will choose a child to light the holiday tree in Town Park Plaza which will be lit at 6:00 p.m. Santa is expected to arrive promptly at 6:01 p.m. and will visit with the children until approximately 7:00 p.m.

Refreshments will be available at the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Carriage Ride booth. Come and enjoy this traditional Los Gatos event. For additional information email or call Jackie Rose at 354-6853.

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Practical steps to prepare early for El Niño

With climatologists predicting a strong El Niño this winter, the Town of Los Gatos encourages residents to take steps now to prepare for winter storms.

Here's what you can do now to prepare for a wet winter:

Prepare your home: keep ditches, gutters and other water collection ways clear of leaves and debris.
Keep trees properly trimmed.
Maintain your home's roof and repair any leaks or damage now before the rains come.
Check your vehicle's windshield wipers to make sure they are working properly.
Ensure proper tire maintenance for your vehicle(s).
There may be power outages so store up plenty of flashlight batteries.
Have an emergency kit ready.
If you're a pet owner, ID your pets. Make sure your pet is wearing a collar and identification tag that includes your current address and phone number. You can also have your pet micro-chipped.

Self-fill sand bags will be available at the parking lot near Balzer Field located at 41 Miles Avenue by November 30, 2015.

Be sure to sign up for AlertSCC in order to receive emergency warnings directly to your cellphone, email or landline.

For more information about winter storm preparedness visit the Santa Clara Valley Water District winter storm preparedness website.

Join the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department at a Business Watch/Crime Prevention Meeting
Wednesday, December 3, 2015

Chief Matt Frisby and the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department will be hosting a crime prevention meeting for businesses on Wednesday, December 3, 2015 at the Chamber of Commerce located at 10 Station Way beginning at 8:30 a.m.

At this meeting officers from the police department will be on hand to provide crime prevention and outreach resources to the business community during the holiday season. The police department will continue to work in conjunction with the Los Gatos Chamber and the Town’s Economic Vitality Manager to provide resources for our business community.

Volunteer to Serve on the Town's
Boards, Commissions, and Committees!
Application Deadline is Friday, December 4, 2015

Apply now to serve on a Los Gatos Town Advisory Body to make a lasting, positive difference in your community. The Town of Los Gatos has opening for membership on the following:

Arts and Culture Commission (3 openings)
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (1 opening)
Building Board of Appeals (1 opening)
Community & Senior Services Commission (3 openings)
General Plan Committee (1 opening)
Historic Preservation Committee (1 opening)
Library Board (2 openings)
Parks Commission (3 openings)
Planning Commission (2 openings)
Transportation & Parking Commission (2 openings)

The deadline to submit applications is Friday, December 4, 2015, 5 p.m. Interviews will be held prior to the Town Council Meeting on December 15, 2015, time to be determined.

To find out more information and how to apply, please click here, email the Clerk Department or call (408) 354-6888.

Upcoming Town of Los Gatos Holiday Closures

Happy Holidays from the Town of Los GatosEnjoy Free Valet Parking through the HolidaysNovember 28-December 24, 2015

Please Join the Town of Los Gatosat our 43rd Annual Town Tree LightingFriday, December 4, 2015 at Town Plaza Park