Special Events
Friends Bookstore: The Friends of the Los Gatos Library Bookstore is open in the old library. Gently used fiction, nonfiction, children’s books and DVDs are priced to sell quickly. Store hours are Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Civic Center Plaza, 110 E. Main St., Los Gatos. 408-399-5700, www.friendsoflglibrary.org.
Saratoga Friends Book-Go-Round: The Friends of the Saratoga Libraries’ Book-Go-Round is supplied by donations and run by volunteers with all proceeds going to support the Saratoga Library. Inventory is constantly changing, with everything from barely used current titles to book club favorites to collectibles and art books. Store hours are Sunday-Friday, noon-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. 14410 Oak St., Saratoga. 408-867-5552, info@BookGoRound.com, http://www.bookgoround.com.
Seniors
Live Oak Adult Day Services: Seniors can get breakfast, lunch and a snack and participate in activities such as yoga, music, art and bingo. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. www.liveoakadultdaycareorg, 408-354-4782.
Campbell Adult Center: The city of Campbell’s Recreation and Community Services Department offers services and programs for adults 50 and older. Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave., room C-33. 408-866-2146.
Westhope Senior Activities Center: Come for family-style lunch Mondays at noon; a small donation is requested. Other activities include line dancing, Mondays at 9:30 a.m. All seniors are welcome. Westhope Presbyterian Church, 12850 Saratoga Ave.
Family/Youth
Preschool Story Time: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga. sccl.org/locations/Saratoga.
Theater/Arts
Maxwell Quartet: The Glasgow-based string quartet is regarded as one of Britain’s finest. Their performances pay tribute to their Scottish folk music heritage. Jan. 19, 2 p.m. Los Gatos High School Theatre, 20 High School Court, Los Gatos. $5-$65. http://www.lgcca.org
Synergetic Elements: An exhibit of wood-fired ceramics by potter Jordan King. Through June 30; opening reception Jan. 11, 2-4 p.m. Hakone Estate and Gardens, 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. www.Hakone.com, 408-741-04957.
A Winter’s Evening of Music at Hakone: Soprano Esme Salzman and cellist Mark Salzman perform classical favorites in a benefit for the Hakone Foundation that includes an hors d’oeuvres reception. Jan. 18, 6-8 p.m. Hakone Estate and Gardens, 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. $50 foundation members/$75 non-members. www.Hakone.com, 408-741-04957.
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
Introductory Yoga Class: Mondays, 7 p.m. 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga. www.sccl.org/locations/saratoga.
ESL Conversation Class: A joint program of the library and Campbell Adult and Community Education. Meets Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Campbell Library 77 Harrison Ave., Campbell. www.sccl.org/campbell, 408-866-1991.
Creative Writers Group: Share your writing, give others feedback and learn how to improve your writing. Every second and fourth Saturday, 11 a.m. Library Conference Room, Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave. 408-399-5784, www.losgatos.ca.gov/42/los-gatos-library.
Drop-in Tech Tutoring: Tech tutors can help you learn to use your laptop, phone or tablet. Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Technology Lab, Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave. 408-399-5784, www.losgatos.ca.gov/42/los-gatos-library.
Los Gatos Art Association: Professional and amateur artists meet to share their art and see demonstrations by well-known artists. Every second Sunday, 1-3 p.m. Congregation Shir Hadish, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. www.lgaa.org.
Art History Group: Led by Kathy Kelley, author of “Art History Through the Ages.” Meets the second Monday of each month, 3-4:30 p.m. Adult Recreation Center, 208 E. Main St., Los Gatos. Free for 55 Plus program members; $5 per meeting for non-members. 408-354-1514, www.lgsrecreation.org.
Eating Disorders and Body Image Support Groups: The Eating Disorders Resource Center offers free support groups to create a safe space for those struggling with eating disorders and body image dissatisfaction. The groups are unstructured and open to all ages, genders and types of eating issues. Meetings are the first and third Wednesdays of the month, 7-8:30 p.m. EDRC Office, Mission Oaks Hospital, 15891 Los Gatos-Almaden Road, Los Gatos.
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