Longtime businessman John Moore was recently honored for significantly contributing to the town of Los Gatos through his business, Moore GMC Buick. The "true roots" business, as dubbed by Councilman Joe Pirzynski, first opened on East Main Street in 1951 before relocating to Los Gatos Boulevard in 1967.

"Here you've got a business that's volatile and yet this individual and his family stayed the course, and they continue to contribute," Pirzynski said.

Over the years, the business has generated millions of dollars in sales tax for Los Gatos, according to Marty Woodworth, the town's redevelopment manager. Moore, who was also a spokesman for the auto dealers during the town's discussions on ways to improve Los Gatos Boulevard in the mid-1990s, has been involved with the Chamber of Commerce and belongs to the Lions Club.


Violinist, pianist to perform at Los Gatos High

Renowned musicians Yoon and Min Kwon will perform at the Los Gatos High School Auditorium next month. The sisters have performed together for more than 25 years, playing compositions by Brahms, Gershwin and Paganini. The Kwons have played at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Aspen, Vancouver and Seoul international festivals. The concert will run from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 2. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students. For more information, call 408.377.1106 or 408.356.5698.


New faces are welcome in the Senior Friends

Good Samaritan Hospital, at 2425 Samaritan Drive at the San Jose/Los Gatos border, encourages all interested senior citizens in the West Valley area to join its chapter of the National Association of Senior Friends, a nonprofit, hospital-based health and wellness program open to anyone age 50 and older.

Senior Friends membership is $15 per year or $25 for two years. For more information, call 408.559.2555.