History Club Los Gatos hosting holiday boutique
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.
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.
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.
