The next Town of Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce mixer will be held at the California Cafe, 50 University Ave., from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on May 21. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Reservations should be made with the Chamber by May 19 by calling 408.354.9300 or faxing Chamber personnel at 408.399.1594. The next mixer will be June 19.


Commission gets new member—John Hogan

Los Gatos resident John Hogan was appointed to the community services commission last month. Hogan, who moved to town nearly one year ago, has volunteered at multiple sclerosis charities and a foundation to support those with vision problems.

Applications for the arts commission, arts selection panel, council on aging and library board are due June 6, and interviews will be conducted June 16. The town will also interview students for the community services commission and parks commission in August. For more information, visit www.town.los-gatos.ca.us/government/4.html.


Town to review budget proposal for next year

The Los Gatos Town Council will hold public hearings on the proposed budget for the 2003­04 fiscal year and the capital improvement program for years 2003­08 on May 19. The meeting will start at 6 p.m.

The town is proposing a budget of nearly $23 million for next year, about 5.6 percent below this year's budget. The proposed budget continues to reflect vacancies for 16 full-time positions.