Ice cream and information

The Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center is holding its ice cream social and resource get-together on Aug. 16, from 3-4:30 p.m. The event includes a free Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar hosted by Mike Wasserman, Santa Clara County board of supervisor and Jeff Rosen, Santa Clara County district attorney. RSVP expected at 408-354-1514. Donations appreciated at the event.

Being neighborly

Saratoga’s Chamber of Commerce is inviting the neighbors to a tri-city business mixer. On Aug. 23, at Toll House Hotel, 140 South Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos business owners and leaders from Los Gatos, Saratoga and Campbell will share insight about doing business locally. Display tables for marketing are open for members. $10 members, $20 non-members. Go to: saratogachamber.org to register.

‘School’ Screenwriter

In the lead up to the opening of New Museum Los Gatos’s “Sis Boom Bah! The Life and Times of Los Gatos High School,” in September, the museum is bringing in “High School Musical” screenwriter Peter Barsocchini on Aug. 25. The original 2006 television film starred Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens and spawned multiple sequels, including the third version which was released in theatres. Barsocchini will talk about what inspired the original and the behind-the-scenes secrets to success. The talkback is followed by a movie sing-along. Participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite character. Only way into event is through Sis Boom Bah! Hall Pass Membership. Screenwriter talk on Aug. 25 starts at 6:15 p.m., screening and sing-a-long at 6:45 p.m. The new exhibit will celebrate more than 100-year history of the Los Gatos High School. Visit: numulosgatos.org/hsm.