Date: Nov. 23, 2009
Tags: Holiday, Hanukkah, Christmas, Los Gatos, Parade, Tree, Carriage Ride, Horse, Vasona, Lights
It's late November and that means the holidays are almost here: Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year's are all just around the corner. It's time to count our blessings, share the joy and spend time with loved ones. . . .Maybe, too, it can be a time to give back to the community and do some volunteer work. More on that below!
Holiday 2009 Events in the Town of Los Gatos:
Ongoing Holiday 2009 events in Los Gatos:
The Fantasy of Lights festival at Vasona Lake County Park
When: The Fantasy of Lights begins Nov. 27 & continues through Dec. 31, 2009, 6 - 10pm nightly.
Where: Vasona Lake County Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd. (adjacent to Oak Meadow Park, which is at the corner of Blossom Hill Road and University Avenue), Los Gatos
How much: The cost varies. For lowest pricing, go early in the season! Discount price of $10 per car up to December 10th. $15 from 12/11 - 12/31. For vehicles. with 10-15 passengers, admission is $25. It is $50 for (commercial) busses.
For more info, volunteer opportunities and some special holiday events at this annual holiday light festival, click on the Park Here site (county park website).
Also - the lights can be viewed via the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad Train, if preferred. Click on link for days, price, etc.
Carriage Rides Through Downtown Los Gatos
Horse-drawn carriage rides begin after the tree-lighting ceremony on Friday December 4th and continue through Wednesday, Dec. 23rd. These charming 15 minute rides are not available every night, but on weekends and some weekdays. Please check the Chamber of Commerce's website for schedule, pricing, and to make a reservation.
School & Non-Profit Christmas Tree Exhibit at King's Court
From Dec. 5th (kickoff 12 - 4pm) to December 20th, beautifully decorated Christmas trees will be on display at King's Court Shopping Center (Blossom Hill Road and Los Gatos Blvd). Please stop by and vote for your favorite!
Volunteer Opportunities In & Near Los Gatos: A Way to Give Back to the Community
Sacred Heart Community Service - broad range of good work done here: food, clothing, education, job placement, and more
Cititeam Ministries (must be 14 or older to volunteer) - soup kitchen - feed the hungry
Second Harvest Food Bank - provides bags of groceries to the needy
Town of Los Gatos volunteers - the community has many volunteers but can always use more!
Although it's very "PC" to say "Happy Holidays", let me instead wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! (And if that doesn't cover it, Happy Holidays!)
|
