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We are thrilled to share the heartwarming success story of the recent Christmas4Kids event hosted at Lexus Stevens Creek. This festive occasion made possible through a wonderful partnership with the Santa Clara Rotary Club, brought an abundance of joy and happiness to the children in our community. more The event at our dealership was a true celebration of the holiday spirit, and it was a privilege to collaborate with the Santa Clara Rotary Club to make it all happen. Our primary focus was to create a magical experience for children, and the smiles on their faces were our ultimate reward. Children and families enjoyed an array of exciting activities, all thanks to the dedication of the Santa Clara Rotary Club. The event featured heartwarming moments, including photos with Santa and Soccer Legends, gift giving, face painting, crafts, games, and even Christmas Karaoke. Witnessing the children's happiness and enthusiasm was truly heartwarming. We extend our deepest gratitude to the Santa Clara Rotary Club for their unwavering commitment to making this event a tremendous success. Their dedication to bringing joy to the children in our community is genuinely admirable, and we are honored to have been a part of this endeavor. The Christmas4Kids event not only brightened the holiday season but also showcased the power of community and the importance of giving back. We are proud to have hosted such a memorable event and look forward to continuing our partnership with the Santa Clara Rotary Club to spread joy and happiness in the years to come. Thank you, Santa Clara Rotary Club, for making this holiday season unforgettable for our children.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle requires doing things such as exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, and eating a well-balanced diet. As part of your well-balanced diet, you must make sure you eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. One of the best ways to eat the greens you need each day is to get a tasty salad with a variety of ingredients. In San Jose, California, you can find several salad shops offering an array of menu items that’ll satisfy your cravings. Here's a list of the top salad shops in San Jose that you don't want to miss. Tomato Thyme Image by Anna Pelzer is licensed with Unsplash License Since 2003, Tomato Thyme has been serving fresh, homemade meals that satisfy young and old alike. They make everything from scratch, including the salad dressing, so you can be sure you're eating the freshest food in town. Their house salad is a customer favorite and includes lettuce, tomato wedges, pepperoncini, cucumber, croutons, and red onion. Another popular choice is the beet salad, which has arugula, frisee, goat cheese, red onions, orange, roasted pumpkin seeds, and a balsamic glaze. If you want something with fruit, try the pear salad that comes with a tasty pear vinaigrette. Location: 1560 Hamilton Ave. Hours: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Oasis Deli Although the Oasis Deli serves more than just salad, it's worth coming just to order one. They have seven different salads on the menu, and each one is unique. Try the Fancy Chicken Salad if you want a little protein mixed in with your veggies. It comes with romaine lettuce, chicken salad with cranberries, carrots, croutons, tomato, cucumber, and a delicious Dijon mustard dressing. You can also try the Asian Chicken Salad or the Quinoa Salad if you want more than just veggies in your salad. Depending on how hungry you are, you can order a small or large portion. Location: 1737 N. First St., Suite 130. Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Mendocino Farms Whether you're vegetarian or vegan, or you need gluten-free options, Mendocino Farms is the place for you. One of their popular vegan and gluten-free salads is The Impossible Taco Salad. This one comes with plant-based Impossible chorizo, house-made superfood krunchies, chopped romaine lettuce, curly kale, succotash with roasted corn, black beans and jicama, red onions, cilantro, grape tomatoes, avocado, and house vegan chipotle ranch dressing. If you don't have any dietary restrictions, you might want to try the Thai Mango Salad or Mama Chen's Chinese Chicken Salad. They also have a kid's menu so that you can bring the whole family. Location: 3090 Olsen Drive. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Grace Deli & Cafe A cozy place that immediately makes you feel at home, Grace Deli & Cafe provides an excellent selection of fresh salads and sandwiches that are highly rated by customers. The Oriental Chicken Salad will tantalize your taste buds, and the vegan V-Garden Salad will fill you up. Get the vegetarian garden salad with your favorite dressing if you want something simple. Sometimes, you need more than just a salad, and Grace Deli & Cafe has palate-pleasing sandwiches, wraps, and melts that’ll leave you wanting more. Get up early so you can see what's on the menu for breakfast. Location: 303 Almaden Blvd., Suite 160. Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Veggie Grill With an extensive menu of plant-based options, you're sure to love what's available at Veggie Grill. If you'd like a nourishing mix of kale, baby spinach, cabbage, carrots, marinated quinoa, dried cranberries, avocado, sunflower seeds, almonds, spiced pepitas, and red beets all tossed together in a mango-lemon vinaigrette, then go ahead and order the Super Greens + Quinoa Power Salad. You can choose from two satisfying Caesar salads: Classic or Power Greens. They also have veggie burgers, bowls, and wraps that offer a healthy alternative to meat-based foods. Enjoy your meal on the heated patio. Location: 3055 Olin Ave., Suite 1030. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Salad Farm Nobody does fresh and healthy like Salad Farm. In fact, they'll toss your salad right in front of you. That's how fresh they guarantee your food is. You can get more than just salad here, as they have over 40 menu items. However, they do have some of the best salads around. You'll want to try the California salad with crisp romaine hearts, seasonal fresh-cut fruit, rice noodles, sweet raisins, roasted walnuts, and Hass avocado, served with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing. Consider adding chicken for just a little more flavor. Seafood lovers might enjoy the seared tuna, salmon, or shrimp and avocado salads. Location: 55 River Oaks Place, Suite 50. Hours: 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Chop Stop Are you looking for an excellent place to get a quick meal that's also healthy, nutritious, and filling? Then you need to head over to the Chop Shop. This small chain has a patented chopping method that allows them to serve high-quality salads in just a few minutes. This means you can spend your lunch break enjoying your meal instead of waiting for it. Each salad they serve uses the house mix, which includes iceberg lettuce and spinach. Try the Greek, Cobb, or Roasted Garlic Chop if you want to sample some menu favorites. Location: 1704 Oakland Road. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. This is our list of top salad shops in San Jose that we're sure you'll love. If you know of another salad shop in the area that we missed, contact us so we can try it out and possibly add it to our list. Eating healthy is important, and we just had to share these places that make it easy and delicious.

Why drive all the way to Napa Valley in your new Lexus from Lexus of Stevens Creek to enjoy tasting famous wines when you can take a short drive to the outskirts of San Jose instead? San Jose is surrounded by topography and geology that allows for the cultivation of incredible grapes for winemaking. At Lexus of Stevens Creek, we took a look at the local vineyards and identified the best vineyard getaways that deliver on their promise of a great time, great wines, and a great road trip that offers you the best driving experience in your new Lexus. J. Lohr Image by Dale Cruse is licensed with CC BY 2.0 Jerry Lohr left the family farm in South Dakota in the 1960s and took a chance growing vines in the Central Coastal region of California. He selected land with a certain type of soil that was ideal for growing different types of grapes that could be used to produce quality wine. During the 1980s, he discovered that the soil of Paso Robles was perfect for growing varieties of Bordeaux grapes. He focused his efforts on developing vineyards filled with red grape varieties and built a winery and barreling facilities nearby. All J. Lohr's red wines come from the Paso Robles vineyards, but it also bottles Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Rosé. J. Lohr offers guests a tasting experience that includes seasonal and winery-exclusive wines at the Paso Robles location and in San Jose. Reservations are required, and it's suggested that guests plan for a 60-minute experience. Wine tastings are available Thursday through Monday at Paso Robles and Thursday through Sunday at the J. Lohr San Jose Wine center. Loma Prieta Winery Loma Prieta Winery is a boutique winery located in Los Gatos, California, specializing in Pinotage. The winery produces around 3,000 cases of wine each year and was originally founded by Paul and Amy Kemp in 2003. The couple originally produced Pinot Noir but changed course when Paul discovered Pinotage. He proceeded to acquire as many grapes as he could and tore out his Merlot and Cabernet vines. The Pinotage grape is a hybrid developed in the 1930s and is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault. The winery produces Pinotage across its 52 acres in Los Gatos while also manufacturing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Viognier, Merlot, Cabernet, and Petite Sirah. It's currently owned by Chris Arriaga and his daughter Samantha. The tasting room is open Saturday and Sunday afternoons year-round. It's also open on other days, depending on the season. When you visit the winery, you'll be greeted by the sight of Loma Prieta to the southeast and a view of the Monterey Peninsula. There's also a regulation bocce court available for guests to try their hand at the game. It's a wonderful place to experience beautiful views and a type of wine that changes the Pinot Noir game. La Rusticana d'Orsa Drive up to the gates of La Rusticana d'Orsa and you'll swear you've been transported to Italy, not the Santa Cruz Mountains. The vineyard and winery are owned by Frank and Marilyn Dorsa, a couple who have dedicated their lives to creating an Italian villa and a vineyard and winery that produces five grape varieties, including Merlot, Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. These grapes are blended to create an award-winning red table wine. The vineyard holds different wine tasting events throughout the year, including an annual release party of the latest vintage of its signature wine. Each event has its own theme, such as painting while drinking wine, and is held on the winery's beautiful grounds. Guests can walk around the property to experience the beautiful gardens and view the vineyards as they sip the signature wine. Big Dog Vineyards Big Dog Vineyards are a relative newcomer to the area and the only winery located north of San Jose in the Milpitas Hills. The vineyard itself was established in 1997, while the wine and tasting room opened in 2009. It's a boutique winery that focuses on small-batch wines pressed by hand. The vineyard produces red and white wines, including a Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine that uses only Chardonnay grapes and the traditional French méthode champenoise. Other wines include Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Zinfandel. The vineyard also offers a selection of dessert wines. Even though the winery produces a large range of wines, it only puts out around 100 cases of each vintage. Guests can make a tasting reservation to try out menus that include a classic mix of red and white wines, all whites or all reds. Events with live music are held most weekends, and a weekly event known as Sunset Fridays is held so guests can watch the sunset while tasting the wines on offer. Alamitos Vineyards Alamitos Vineyards is located in the lower reaches of the mountains in San Jose and is a relatively new winery. One of the principals of the winery was inspired to get into the business by his grandfather's career as a vintner in Portugal. The vineyards are operated by individuals who have a passion for making wine while applying the latest scientific agricultural techniques to the vines. This yields grapes that embody the passion of the growers and the latest in science to enhance the taste of the wine. Alamitos Vineyards is a boutique winery that creates small batches of wine that include Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, Touriga, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery focuses on grape varieties that grow well in the local soil and can tolerate the microclimate. We feature a large inventory of brand-new Lexus vehicles at Lexus Stevens Creek for your consideration. You can check out our selection of new vehicles and our inventory of used cars online. Get in touch with us today to learn how we can help you procure your next Lexus and enjoy the pleasure of a luxury vehicle as you drive around the local vineyards.

Are you looking for something fun to do this Halloween? Well, San Jose has a variety of events happening throughout the city, and we've compiled a list of the best of them so that you can have a blast this October. From family-friendly events to spooky haunted houses and costume contests, there's something for everyone. So, get your costumes ready and join us for a haunting good time. ZombieRunner Halloween Run Image by William Warby is licensed with CC BY 2.0 Runners, get ready to dust off your Halloween costumes and hit the Coyote Creek Trail. The ZombieRunner Halloween Run is a fun event for the whole family, and it's a great way to get some exercise in before all the holiday feasting. The best part is that you can run in your Halloween costume, and there's even a prize for the best outfit. The run starts at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 30 and lasts until 4 p.m. Register online now and join us for a ghoulishly good time. Halloween Edition Beerwalk The annual Halloween Edition Beerwalk is coming up soon. This year, the event theme is " Beerwalk Returns", and it will be held in Japantown San Jose on Oct. 29. From 8 p.m. to midnight, you’ll have the opportunity to sample unlimited tastings from 12 different breweries. In addition, the Beerwalk’s organizers encourage you to come in your Halloween costume and enjoy the festive atmosphere. This is a great opportunity to try out new beers and meet fellow beer lovers. So please mark your calendar and join us for a fun-filled afternoon of beer sampling. The 5th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl San Jose’s fifth Annual Halloween Bar Crawl is quickly approaching. The event will take place on Oct. 29 and will be held at The Brit - Sports Bar & Grill. From 2 p.m. to 9:59 p.m. you can enjoy drink specials at all the participating bars, a costume contest, and awesome after-parties. The organizers expect close to 1,000 people to attend, and the grand prize for the costume contest is $1,000. Professional photographers will be on hand to take pictures, so you can capture the memories of your night. This is one Halloween event you don't want to miss; it's a great opportunity to drink, dance, and socialize with friends. So put on your costume and join us for a spooktacular time. Pumpkins in the Park Bring the whole family to Guadalupe River Park for a day of pumpkin picking and fall fun. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 8 Guadalupe River Park transforms into a pumpkin patch. Family-friendly activities on offer include an obstacle course, inflatable slides, and community booths. And, of course, no trip to the pumpkin patch is complete without a visit to the pumpkin carving station. Don't forget to take a walk through River Park, where you'll learn about the history and ecology of the park. So come on down and enjoy a day of festive fall fun. A Boo-tiful Downtown Halloween The Downtown Los Altos Business Association is excited to present its annual A Boo-tiful Downtown Halloween event on Oct. 31 from noon to 4 p.m. Downtown Los Altos transforms into a Halloween wonderland with trick-or-treating, costume contests, pumpkin decorating, and more. Veteran's Community Plaza will be the site of the main stage, where there will be fun Halloween-themed entertainment for the whole family. So come on down and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of Halloween activities. San Jose Happy Hour Halloweekend Bar Crawl San Jose, let's get freaky. Join us for a spooktacular San Jose happy hour Halloweekend bar crawl on Oct. 22 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. We'll be turning the streets of San Jose into one big Halloween party, with drink specials, live music, costume contests, and more at participating bars. Bring your friends and come ready to have a blast. The sexiest and scariest costumes will win prizes, so bring your A-game. And don't forget to enjoy some of the spooky treats that participating bars will have on offer. It's sure to be a night you won't want to miss. Cars & Coffee Showcase Halloween Edition The popular Cars & Coffee Showcase is back, and it's Halloween edition this time. On Oct. 30 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., come down to the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds and check out some amazing cars. In addition, there will be a Halloween parade contest for the best-decorated car. A $5 entry fee gets you access to the showcase, and all proceeds go to the little league fundraiser. Each vehicle and vendor will be handing out goodies, so come on and enjoy some coffee and a festive morning of car show fun. And don't forget to dress up in your Halloween costume. Haunted House Workshop With LEGO Are you ready to get spooky with some LEGO bricks? Then join Play-Well TEKnologies for a LEGO Haunted House Building Party in Mountain View Community Centre. You'll use your imagination to create a spooky structure out of LEGO bricks; add some ghosts, goblins, and other creepy creatures to give your haunted house some character. Then put your creation on display for all to see. This spooky workshop is perfect for kids of all ages, and it's a great way to get into the Halloween spirit. The Haunted House workshop with LEGO will be open on Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon, and it's sure to be a hauntingly good time, so bring the whole family along. Halloween is just around the corner, and that means it's time to start planning your costume and making plans to attend all the fun Halloween events happening in San Jose. From pumpkin picking to beer tasting, there's something for everyone to enjoy. So, make sure you check out all the events happening in San Jose and have a fun and safe Halloween. Looking for a new car to take you to all the Halloween events happening in San Jose? Then come down to Lexus of Stevens Creek and check out our wide selection of new and pre-owned cars. We'll help you find the perfect car for your family to trick-or-treat in style. And don't forget to take advantage of our special Halloween financing offers. Happy Halloween from all of us here at Lexus of Stevens Creek Do you have any favorite Halloween events in San Jose? Please let us know. And don't forget to share this list with your friends to help them plan their perfect Halloween in San Jose.

For many years, Lexus of Stevens Creek has been offering drivers the finest vehicles and auto services in and near San Jose, California. Today, we're proud to be the number one new and pre-owned Lexus dealer in Northern California in terms of sales volume. Our success wouldn't be possible without the support of our customers, and it certainly didn't happen overnight. Let's go back in time to see how Lexus of Stevens Creek has evolved over the years. Last 20 Years of Lexus of Stevens Creek Lexus of Stevens Creek Soon after its founding in 1989, Lexus of Stevens Creek began enjoying great success. By the year 2002, our dealership had been selling more new and pre-owned Lexus vehicles than any other dealer in the Bay Area for 12 straight years. Additionally, we had the honor of being the leading pre-owned Lexus dealer in Northern California for the previous three years. Back then, we were generating gross sales of more than $120 million and hiring over 100 employees. The same year marked the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Lexus of Stevens Creek. We joined the Penske Automotive Group through an acquisition, becoming the sixth member of the family of dealerships. This acquisition was particularly significant as it represented the group's first foray into the automotive retail market in Northern California with the esteemed Lexus brand. Penske Automotive Group appointed Patrick Kane as vice president and general manager of Lexus of Stevens Creek. At that time, Kane had over 15 years of experience in automotive sales and management with the group. Before assuming this position, he was serving as the general sales manager of Longo Lexus, one of the largest Lexus retail dealerships in the United States. Soon after he took the helm at our dealership, we began to build a strong online presence. As a Penske Automotive dealership, Lexus of Stevens Creek prospered in the following years, thanks to the patronage and continued loyalty of car buyers in the Bay Area and beyond. To show our appreciation for our customers and local community, we began partnering with several non-profit organizations in 2010. From organizing donation drives to providing scholarships, we've engaged in various charitable activities to give back to the local community. To date, we've donated more than $800,000 to non-profit organizations in our area. Examples of our community involvement include: Donation drives: Our dealership hosts a donation drive to support a different non-profit organization every two months. To encourage our customers to participate in this program, we offer anyone who contributes a 10% discount on their service bill. In 2018, we donated thousands of items to the needy, including food, clothes, toiletries, and toys. Teen Volunteer Fair: This annual fair takes place in September at our dealership. Each year, more than 1,000 students attend the event to look for community service opportunities with different non-profit organizations. Saturday Fundraiser: Held monthly, the Saturday Fundraiser gives high school students an opportunity to earn $500 for a club or sports team by working four hours at our car wash facility. Volunteer Scholarship: In 2019, 17 students with exemplary academic ability became recipients of the Lexus Volunteer Scholarship Awards. We awarded a total of $10,000 to the top five winners. Complimentary event space rental: Our dealership offers local non-profit organizations complimentary use of our premises for a wide range of events, including fundraisers, board meetings, and training workshops. Community service: At Lexus of Stevens Creek, we encourage our staff members to do their part to make a difference in the local community. Over the years, we've helped those in need in many ways, including preparing food for the homeless and making blankets for chemotherapy patients. With our extensive community involvement and unwavering commitment to honesty and integrity, Lexus of Stevens Creek has won the hearts of many car buyers in the Bay Area. This has helped us achieve greater success and growth in recent years. In 2019, we became the top-selling dealership for both new and pre-owned Lexus vehicles in Northern California, according to sales data from Lexus. In addition, we're home to the largest Lexus inventory in the region. Thanks to your support and loyalty, Lexus of Stevens Creek has come a long way over the past 20 years. Enjoy an Unparalleled Dealership Experience at Lexus of Stevens Creek At Lexus of Stevens Creek, we continue to uphold the core values that have been integral to our success all these years. Our commitment to excellence compels us to go the extra mile in everything we do, from providing the best-quality vehicles and auto services to delivering top-notch customer service. We also strive to conduct business with utmost integrity and transparency in an effort to earn your trust and loyalty. Our goal is to make you feel like a part of our family. When you come to Lexus of Stevens Creek to purchase a vehicle, you can rest assured you'll be able to shop easily and confidently. Our sales professionals are specially trained to provide a pressure-free and comfortable shopping experience. They'll be happy to give you any information or advice you may need to choose the right vehicle, but they won't rush you into making a hasty decision. We encourage you to shop at your own pace and test drive multiple models if necessary. While we still do many things the old-fashioned way, our dealership works hard to stay abreast of the rapidly changing automotive retail trends and technologies. We continuously improve our website and invest in the latest computer systems to make the car-shopping process quicker and more convenient. You can now do most of your car-buying activities online to save time and hassle, including getting a trade-in value and applying for financing. At Lexus of Stevens Creek, we believe that our reputation precedes us. With our solid track record of offering high-quality vehicles and services, competitive prices, and outstanding customer service, you can count on us to meet and exceed your expectations. If you have any inquiries regarding our dealership, don't hesitate to contact us.