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🌱 Patch AM: How a Los Gatos coffee bar became a hub for activism
Happening soon: John Rybak + Friends @ Henflings Tavern on the Los Gatos Patch calendar

Hi there, Los Gatos! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Los Gatos coffee bar became a hub for activism
Also on today's calendar: John Rybak + Friends @ Henflings Tavern and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 52 degrees.
- Tuesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 88, low: 56. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Junior Ahmad Subeh's family gives back to their community through family-owned business Kenz Coffee Roasters (elestoque.org) — A Los Gatos family is using their Kenz Coffee Bar trailer to create a welcoming gathering spot with open mics, markets, and late-night Ramadan events while supporting other small vendors. They also tie their business to advocacy for Palestine, sharing stories from medical missions and confronting vandalism and backlash. Their goal is to blend great coffee with a space for difficult but respectful conversations.
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📸 Around Los Gatos
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Los Gatos
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★ Featured events ★
- John Rybak + Friends @ Henflings Tavern →
Henflings Tavern,
8:00 pm - Namiwalks Silicon Valley →
History Park San Jose, 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose
9:00 am - FabMo Artisans Market →
Los Altos Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave, Los Altos
11:00 am - Santa Cruz Film Festival →
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060,
6:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Wednesday October 14
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Other local events
- Monthly Craft: Paper Slip Pumpkins and Marigold Tissue Garlands →
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
10:00 am - Free First Sunday (October 2026) →
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
10:00 am - Girl Scouts Junior Art and Design Badge →
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
1:00 pm - Live Figure Drawing →
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
12:00 pm - Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch →
Los Gatos High School, 20 High School Ct, Los Gatos
10:00 am - Talk of the Town: Canneries & Agriculture →
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
11:00 am - Exhibition Opens: Community Ignition →
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
10:00 am - Community Ignition: Opening Reception →
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
12:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Sunday October 4
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Just wanted to share 2 lovely experiences I had this week courtesy of Nextdoor:
I needed a couple of things ( a wheelchair and a walker) for my mom who is visiting from Ireland for a month. I was able to get both on Nextdoor and… (Nextdoor Belwood-Belgatos) - Wish me luck!
Just got a former feral cat that does not want to go outside (runs from open doors) and prefers cats over people for my Lily. Had a rough start where… (Nextdoor Belwood-Belgatos)
- Urban Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for Anthropologie Key Holder in Los Gatos. Apply here.
- The Bay Club Company posted a job opening for Camp Swim Instructor in Los Gatos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Los Gatos here.
🗞 Nearby News
Saratoga
- Bay Area high school football roundup 2026: Best of Week 5 action (modbee.com)
- 'Spaceship' ends its philanthropic mission for Air Systems Foundation (eastbaytimes.com)
San Jose
- San Jose student honored for work with Colorful Minds in Cupertino (mercurynews.com)
- SJHN Daily: Pohlkamp Sent Down, Samsonov Waived, PWHL San Jose Season Tickets On Sale (sanjosehockeynow.com)
- Festival Fright Nights at Winchester Mystery House Review (socalthrills.com)
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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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