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vol . 2, no. 14 : December 7-13 , 2022 : losgatan.com
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HUNDREDS ATTEND TREE LIGHTING ON 99TH ANNIVERSARY Holidays Parade drenched in rain, smiles and optimism Drew Penner, Reporter
Local dancers have memorable roles in production
Heavy rains are a rarity in Los Gatos, but last week saw the community get quite the natural wash. And it put a serious damper on holiday shopping. By Friday evening, no more droplets were falling—though it was still wet and cool—and hundreds turned out for the Holiday Tree Lighting at Town Plaza Park. “We were looking forward to it,” said 62-year-old Margie Gonzales, who was there with husband Enez, and 18-monthold grandson Thiago. “This is his first one.” The evening community ritual involves turning on the power to bulbs adorning a fir tree planted by the History Club of Los Gatos in 1923. That means next year will be the 100th anniversary. “This gets us in the mood for decorating,” Margie said. “Tomorrow we go get a Christmas tree.” Enez said he feels like the Tree Lighting is a great event because it caters to people of all ages. “We get to run into neighbors we haven’t seen in over a year,” he said, adding it reminds him of drinking in the streets during ➝ Lighting, 4
LOS GATOS HILLS AND SARATOGA SERVE AS THE BACKDROP FOR ‘NUTCRACKER’ Drew Penner, Reporter
Two local dancers are honing their moves to get ready for the upcoming “The San Jose Nutcracker” production, which reimagines the Pyotr Tchaikovsky classic amid the Saratoga and Los Gatos hills. Grace Wu, a 12-year-old Saratoga resident, told the Los Gatan she’s excited to portray a toy soldier. “We’re imitating how toys move,” she said. “It’s the holiday season, so we’re spreading festive feelings to everyone.” ➝ Ballet, 8
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LOCAL STAR Stefana Seizovic of Los Gatos is about to take on the role of a California poppy for New Ballet’s “The San Jose Nutcracker” production.
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