🌱 Patch AM: How a Los Gatos-based AAU squad is building future standouts

Greetings Los Gatos! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Los Gatos-based AAU squad is building future standouts
• Which Oktoberfest and arts events are coming up near Los Gatos?

Also on today's calendar: 9/11 at 25–Keepers of the Flame and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 87 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Team Fury unleashes moves on the court (losgatan.com) — A competitive 11-and-under AAU basketball program, Team Fury, practices year-round at the Jewish Community Center in Los Gatos and draws most of its 30 players from Los Gatos and nearby cities. Coach Alan Ho focuses on player development, frequent practices, and strong family bonds while the team travels for high-level tournaments and even international training experiences.
   

• Weekend Express: Fall Arts Preview: A week-by-week guide to the season (mv-voice.com) — Los Gatos residents can look ahead to several Oktoberfest celebrations this fall, as part of a broader Peninsula lineup stretching from San Mateo south. The newsletter also previews upcoming arts events, family concerts, outdoor activities, and a notable fossil find that may interest local day-trippers.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Los Gatos

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• 9/11 at 25–Keepers of the Flame →
  Flame of Liberty Memorial, Los Gatos Civic Center, 110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030,
  9:30 am
Tuesday September 15
• Techfootin #127 Online Auction →
  Campbell
  9:00 am
• Cellsonics Online Auction →
  San Jose
  9:00 am
Friday September 25
• Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in San Jose! →
  Westfield Oakridge, 925 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 12
• Oktoberfest Los Gatos 2026 →
  New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Traditional Gourd Art with John Paul Amaral →
  New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
  1:00 pm
• Los Gatos Lions Presents: Date Night 2026 →
  Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos, 565 University Ave, Los Gatos
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Talk of the Town: Yehudi Menuhin →
  New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
  11:00 am
Saturday September 19
• [VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY] Museum Photoshoot Day →
  New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
  11:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Impressionist Seascape Oil Painting Workshop →
  New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
• An Afternoon of Flute and Harp →
  First Congregational Church of San Jose, 1980 Hamilton Ave, San Jose
  3:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Live Figure Drawing →
  New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Los Gatos! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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