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Be sure to catch Techfootin #127 Online Auction on the Los Gatos Patch calendar

Morning Los Gatos! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Los Gatos events made this week's Bay Area calendar?
- Why your Los Gatos cat may snub its water bowl
Also on today's calendar: Techfootin #127 Online Auction and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.
- Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bay Area events calendar for Sept. 18-24 weekly editions (fresnobee.com) — Local residents can look ahead to a Social Stitching meetup at the Los Gatos Library and a 5K along the Los Gatos Creek Trail supporting families affected by ovarian cancer. The broader Bay Area calendar also features hikes, festivals, author talks, film screenings, and family programs across nearby cities throughout the week of Sept. 18–24.
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• Why does a thirsty Los Gatos feline prefer flower vase over water bowl (mercurynews.com) — A Los Gatos cat owner's question about pets preferring vase water leads to practical tips on where to place bowls, using moving water, and avoiding whisker fatigue. The column also helps a Morgan Hill reader identify milkweed and deal with aphids while supporting monarch butterflies in local gardens.
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📸 Around Los Gatos
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Los Gatos
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★ Featured events ★
- Techfootin #127 Online Auction →
Campbell
9:00 am - Cellsonics Online Auction →
San Jose
9:00 am - An Afternoon of Flute and Harp →
First Congregational Church of San Jose, 1980 Hamilton Ave, San Jose
3:00 pm - Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in San Jose! →
Westfield Oakridge, 925 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose
7:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
Sunday September 20
Friday September 25
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Other local events
- Talk of the Town: Yehudi Menuhin →
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
11:00 am - [VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY] Museum Photoshoot Day →
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
11:00 am - Impressionist Seascape Oil Painting Workshop →
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos - Live Figure Drawing →
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
12:00 pm - Groovin' in the Garden, a 70s Flashback Fundraiser →
Ainsley House, 300 Grant St, Campbell
6:00 pm - Exhibition Closing: New Additions 2026 →
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos
10:00 am - 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
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Thursday October 1
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- City Wide Facility Solutions posted a job opening for Night Quality Assurance Manager in Los Gatos. Apply here.
- HumanGood Senior Living Communities posted a job opening for Activity Coordinator SNF - AM Full Time in Los Gatos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Los Gatos here.
🗞 Nearby News
Campbell
- Stanford Blood Center donors can win 49ers tickets (mercurynews.com)
Saratoga
- Inaugural Rotary Summit set for San Jose McEnery Convention Center (eastbaytimes.com)
- Paly Girls Water Polo Defeats Gunn 21-2 (vikingsportsmag.com)
San Jose
- Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 20 (thebaptistpaper.org)
- Santa Clara County residents say local news matters (sanjosespotlight.com)
- REVIEW: Big Harp George 'No Shortcuts' (americanahighways.org)
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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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