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Spotted on the Los Gatos calendar: An Afternoon of Flute and Harp

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Hi Los Gatos! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Los Gatos police handled around Lark and Santa Cruz avenues
  • How a new grant could reshape Los Gatos' future community center.
  • Which Los Gatos-area events are worth your time this week?

Also on today's calendar: An Afternoon of Flute and Harp and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Suspected trespassers arrested at Los Gatos church, grocery store and pizza restaurant (mercurynews.com) — Recent Los Gatos police logs detail several local incidents, including trespassing arrests at Legacy Community Church, Safeway, and near Willow Street Pizza, plus thefts at Panera Bread and Sephora. Officers also responded to a vehicle accident involving a juvenile on Lark Avenue and a battery at an apartment complex, offering a snapshot of current safety issues around town.
   

• Los Gatos Thrives receives county grant for community center (mercurynews.com) — Los Gatos residents can look forward to a new community center with dedicated mental health spaces, thanks to a $35,000 Santa Clara County grant supporting planning for teen and senior services. The piece also celebrates eight Los Gatos High School seniors named National Merit semifinalists and highlights a youth climate nonprofit recognized for its South Bay work, including Saratoga–Los Gatos efforts.
   

• Bay Area events calendar for Sept. 18-24 weekly editions (fresnobee.com) — Los Gatos residents have several nearby options this week, including a Social Stitching meetup at Los Gatos Library and the Teal Run 5K along the Los Gatos Creek Trail in Campbell. The broader Bay Area calendar also features hikes in Saratoga, festivals in San Jose and Redwood City, author talks, film screenings, and family-friendly library events from Berkeley to Union City.
   

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    She barks on our walks at other people and dogs, she barks on my porch as others walk by, and I have tried everything except a shock collar.....I… (Nextdoor Rolling Hills)
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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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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