Los Gatos community gathers for movies, music, and momentum

Events and initiatives aim to build a stronger, more connected town

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Los Gatos community is coming together through a variety of events and programs, including a monthly movie series, a community center fundraising campaign, a history club brick program, a police foundation gala, a blood drive, and a chamber of commerce gala. These efforts are focused on bringing residents of all ages together, supporting local institutions, and building momentum for a new multigenerational community center.

Why it matters

Los Gatos, like many communities, has faced challenges with maintaining a sense of connection and community in recent years. These events and initiatives are aimed at addressing that by providing opportunities for residents to gather, support local organizations, and work towards a shared vision for the town's future.

The details

The monthly 'Monday Morning Movie' series at the CineLux Los Gatos Theatre offers a friendly way for residents to come together. The upcoming screening of 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' on March 2 is part of this effort. Students at Los Gatos High School have also formed an LG Thrives club to help champion the community center project, with a vision of creating a space for people of all ages to interact. The Los Gatos History Club recently launched a 'Buy a Brick' program allowing residents to commemorate special events or honor loved ones. The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation is hosting its annual black-tie Fundraiser Ball, and the Los Gatos Rotary is holding a community blood drive. The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce is also hosting its annual gala, 'Shine Among the Stars', to celebrate the people and businesses that make the town exceptional.

  • The monthly 'Monday Morning Movie' series at the CineLux Los Gatos Theatre will feature 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' on March 2, 2026.
  • The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation's black-tie Fundraiser Ball will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • The Los Gatos Rotary will host a community blood drive on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce's 'Shine Among the Stars' gala will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 5-8:30 p.m.
  • Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos will host a St. Patrick's Day celebration on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The players

LG Thrives

A community organization working to build a new multigenerational community center in Los Gatos.

CineLux Los Gatos Theatre

The historic movie theater in Los Gatos that is hosting the monthly 'Monday Morning Movie' series.

Tanner Goulden

The president of the LG Thrives club at Los Gatos High School, which is helping to champion the community center project.

Los Gatos History Club

A local organization that recently launched a 'Buy a Brick' program to allow residents to commemorate special events or honor loved ones.

Celeste Martin Melehan

A resident who purchased bricks to memorialize her late husband and brother-in-law, both of whom were raised in Los Gatos since 1950.

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What they’re saying

“We don't want a teen‑only space. We want to be able to interact with people of different ages, at different stages of life. It's all about community and bridging gaps that aren't bridged now.”

— Tanner Goulden, Club President, LG Thrives (usa-today-news.com)

“Having their names in front of the club, which has been there over 125 years, was a fitting location for their recognition.”

— Celeste Martin Melehan (usa-today-news.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

These events and initiatives in Los Gatos demonstrate a community-wide effort to bring residents together, support local institutions, and work towards a shared vision for the town's future, including the development of a new multigenerational community center that can serve as a hub for all ages.