With weather expected to be mild and pleasant this weekend – 78
degrees Saturday and 84 degrees Sunday, according to the National
Weather Service – what a more perfect time to volunteer to help
clean Uvas Creek or spend the morning traipsing South County for
garage sales. Have a good weekend. Full story
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With weather expected to be mild and pleasant this weekend – 78 degrees Saturday and 84 degrees Sunday, according to the National Weather Service – what a more perfect time to volunteer to help clean Uvas Creek or spend the morning traipsing South County for garage sales. Have a good weekend.
Tacos, margaritas and politics
The South County Democratic Club is holding its annual Club FUNraiser from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the home of Susan and Ralph McKuhen at 3225 Dryden Avenue in Gilroy. The gathering will feature tacos, margaritas and keynote speaker Terry Christensen, professor of Political Science at San Jose State University. Invited officials include members of Congress Jerry McNerney and Zoe Lofgren; along with assemblymen Luis Alejo and Bill Monning. The cost is $15 for members; $20 for nonmembers. For combined entrance and a 2011 club membership, the cost is $25. Details: Alex at (408) 221-1369 or Susan at (408) 847-6866.
Volunteer creek cleanup day
The City of Gilroy and the Santa Clara Valley Water District will hold a creek cleanup day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Garbage bags will be supplied as well as some gloves and litter pickers. Volunteers will pick up litter in the Uvas Creek from Luchessa Avenue to Santa Teresa Boulevard. Details: Susan Voss at 846-0418 or Su********@**********ca.us.
Battle of the Bands Finals
9Lives has partnered with Studio 222 and Guitar Center to find the best local band. Three finalists will compete for cash prizes, recording time and more at 8 p.m. Saturday at 7430 Monterey St. Cadent, Just Chill and The Epidemik will face off. Cost: $10. $18+ Details: 337-1799 or ninelivesclub.com.
Renaissance Faire
Enjoy more than 150 craft booths, rides and activities during the opening weekend of the Northern California Renaissance Faire from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Casa de Fruta in Hollister. It continues through Oct. 16. Cost: $25 or $35 for a weekend pass. Celtic rock band Tempest will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday. Details: norcalrenfaire.com.
South County Garage Sale Days
The Morgan Hill Citywide Garage Sales Days will be on Saturday and Sunday. Help keep your unwanted items out of local landfills. Details: 310-4169 or visit secondchanceweek.com to find a list of participating homes.
