Seventeen planters lining Santa Cruz Avenue from Highway 9 south to the Toll House Hotel are still available for adoption in Los Gatos. For about $100 and the cost of purchasing new flowers each season, anyone can adopt a planter for 18 months. A plaque provided by the town will bear the name of the adopter.

The 12 people who have already signed up to participate all received their first-choice planter, said Mary Gillespie-Greenberg of the parks and public works department. Anyone who wishes to sign up should call Gillespie-Greenberg at 408.399.5776. Planting starts Nov. 10.


Chamber holds second business forum Nov. 4

The town of Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce encourages business owners to attend an informal meeting with Mayor Sandy Decker and Town Manager Debra Figone to discuss matters concerning the business community, including the upcoming holiday shopping season. The business forum will take place Nov. 4 at 8 a.m. at California Café in Old Town. To reserve a spot, call the Chamber at 408.354.9300.


Planning OKs plans for two new businesses

The Los Gatos Planning Commission approved plans for a new restaurant and bank earlier this month. The commission was agreeable to letting an upscale Thai restaurant that plans to open at 217A N. Santa Cruz Ave. serve beer and wine. Also, a Heritage Bank of Commerce will open at 15575 Los Gatos Blvd.