The town kicked off the month with a trail and park cleanup along Los Gatos Creek Trail and Oak Meadow Park on April 5. Future events include Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations and a cleanup at the local high school. The events are meant to beautify the town while promoting a sense of volunteerism.

Though last weekend's trail and park cleanup is over, Mary Gillespie-Greenberg, administrative analyst for the town's parks and public works department, said anyone interested in starting a cleanup project can always contact the department. "Our department is interested in volunteers any time of the year," she said.

As for upcoming events, the Los Gatos Public Library has planned a special preschool storytime program at 10:30 a.m. on April 22 to celebrate Earth Day. That day, individuals can also visit the senior center at 208 E. Main St. to receive a package of seeds. The town is also asking everyone to take part in a recycling effort by cleaning out their file cabinets.

On Arbor Day, April 25, Los Gatans can come out to Oak Meadow Park starting at 11 a.m. to witness a tree-planting ceremony and a performance by the Los Gatos­Monte Sereno Police Pipe and Drum Band. Refreshments will be served, and participants are encouraged to stay and enjoy a picnic lunch.

Last year, citizens of all ages turned out for the event, despite windy weather, and the town served tree-shaped cookies, Gillespie-Greenberg said.

Los Gatos High School will hold a campus cleanup from 9 a.m. until noon on April 26. The event, coordinated by the school's Interact Club and the Rotary Club, will consist of pulling weeds, planting flowers, washing windows and performing other school beautification activities.

Lauren Mende Tacké, recycling coordinator for the community services department, said the town has arranged for some students and church members to go to the homes of eight senior citizens in town to clean up their yards.

Leadership Los Gatos, a program designed to develop the town's citizens for leadership roles in the community, is considering four projects for Keep Los Gatos Beautiful Month. Members of the program have mentioned the possibility of a historic walk or production of a brochure to educate the public about the various parks in town. For now the groups are still in discussion, and no plans have been finalized, said member Phil Johnson.

Rotating exhibits staffed by local organizations will be featured at the farmer's market throughout the month to educate the public of existing environmental programs.

The town is also taking advantage of this month to promote its graffiti abatement program through the police department. Anyone who sees graffiti is asked to call the graffiti hotline at 408.354.6863.

For more information about these events, visit www.town.los-gatos.ca.us and click on the "What's New on Our Website" link.