Garden Railroad Tour – If you enjoy model trains, then check out the 22nd Annual Garden Railroad Tour. The tour benefits St. Joseph’s Center and Community Pantry. You can drop off non-perishable food items at any tour site. Pick up the Tour Guide and Etiquette Booklet at Garden Accents, 11155 Lean Ave, Gilroy or BookSmart, 1285 E. Dunne Ave in Morgan Hill. Visit nine stunning model railways running throughout spectacular backyard gardens in Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Hollister and Aromas on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information contact
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GILROY
Sunset Music
It won’t be long before summer is over and the time to enjoy a Sunset Music Series will be gone. Sarah’s Vineyard hosts a great event with local musicians you will love. Gather your favorite wine pairing treats, along with a cozy chair or blanket and finish the month out with Jimmy Ashley, Jeff and Juli Stramets, M.O.S. Broddah’s and P.S. Acoustic Duo. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. on Fridays through Aug. 26 at 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy. For more information, visit sarahsvineyard.com.
Back on Fifth Street
Fifth Street Live continues downtown with free family-friendly music featuring the band Math Class and gourmet food trucks “Movable Feast.” Beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase. Bring folding chairs and your appetite for downtown’s dancing in the street on Friday, August 12, from 5 to 9 p.m. on Fifth St., between Monterey and Eigleberry. Brought to you by the Gilroy Downtown Business Association, visit them on facebook.
Birds, Bees and Plants
Transform your garden into a living ecosystem and it will become a sanctuary for Birds, Bees and Native Plants. UCCE Master Gardener, Sue Van Stee will share recommendations for providing food, cover and water for the birds, bees and butterflies on Saturday, August 13 starting at 9:30 a.m. at St. Louise Hospital Teaching and Demo Garden, on 9400 No Name Uno Way. Visit mastergardeners.org.
MORGAN HILL
Morgan Hill Music Series
You can thank the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce for bringing in the Friday Night Music Series with great, local, favorite musical performers. Come out and dance with Busta-Groove, reminisce with Forejour and rock, roll and sway with Houserockers and the Sage bands. No outside alcohol allowed, but beer and wine are available for purchase. Bring dinner and chairs on Fridays, through Aug. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. to the downtown Amphitheater at the corner of Monterey Street and Dunne Avenue. Visit morganhill.org.
Symphonic Melody
Discover the musical musings of the Morgan Hill Wind Symphony (MHWS) at this year’s outdoor concert. MHWS is a community band that performs a varied program of fun and sometimes humorous music. MHWS provides an opportunity for musicians, ranging from high school students to career professionals, to practice and perform in a relaxed and supportive environment. Everyone is invited to a free evening of music Sunday, Aug. 7, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Presbyterian Church, 16970 De Witt Ave. Visit mhws.org.
Vines & Vibes
Don’t wait for the weekend to get up and dance, plan an evening at Guglielmo Winery’s: Vines & Vibes. Call on longtime friends and share a savory picnic with a great bottle of wine. Local caterers, along with beer and wine are available. The Kettle Corn will also be flowing for those who can’t resist the sweet and salty treat. Come dance to The Recurrents on Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 1480 East Main Ave. Visit guglielmowinery.com
SAN MARTIN
Views, Wine and Music
Old world charm overflows at Clos LaChance Winery where adults can escape for an evening of entertainment at the Time for Wine Music Series. Take in the vineyard views while listening to live music and complement the night with a picnic paired with your favorite wine selection. Come out for your favorite artist from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on any of the following Thursdays, Aug. 4, for David Johnson, Aug. 11 for Johnny Neri Band, Aug. 18 for Houserockers and Aug. 25 for Sugadaddy at 1 Hummingbird Lane. Visit clos.com.
Paws with Patriot
It’s a night of dinner, dancing and wine with KBAY’s Joan Denz-Hamilton at the annual Paws with Patriots Wine Gala. Proceeds benefit Operation Freedom Paws, a nonprofit that matches veterans and the disabled with rescued dogs, training them to become certified Service Dog Teams. Show your support on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Canine Education Center, 13920 Llagas Ave. General advance tickets are $55, $75 at the door. For more information and tickets visit operationfreedompaws.org.
