Holiday boutique
The History Club of Los Gatos is holding its second annual Holiday Boutique Fundraiser Nov. 23-24.
The event will feature 27 vendors selling a variety of items at the group’s clubhouse, located at 123 Los Gatos Blvd., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days.
For more information, visit historyclublosgatos.org.
Visit NUMU for free
The next First Free Sunday at New Museum Los Gatos is Dec. 1, when admission to NUMU will be free from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Attendees can participate in guided tours of the museum at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
For more information, visit numulosgatos.org/events/free-first-sunday-dec24
A growing interest
Philip Rosenblum, who teaches agroecology at Los Gatos High School, presented on “Agroecology and Student Engagement” last month at a workshop hosted by the Santa Clara County Office of Education.
Each student in Rosenblum’s class maintains an individual garden plot. Half of the course takes place in a traditional classroom setting, while the other half is spent outdoors in the garden.
“The time students spend in the garden really promotes self-confidence, pride and a sense of ownership,” Rosenblum said during his presentation. “My goal is to make every day in class a day I would want to show up as a student.”
During the summer, Rosenblum coordinates with retired teacher Les Kishler on an “Adopt a Garden Plot” program, ensuring that the gardens are cared for when school is not in session.
