5 Things You Need to Know Today, Aug. 15

1. Have you signed up for the second-annual Jill’s Ride for Hope, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 27, beginning at Los Gatos High School? The fundraising event helps the nonprofit CASSY—Counseling and Support Services for Youth— at  which provides students with crisis intervention, ongoing counseling and proactive mental health education at no charge. It has been at LGHS full time since shortly after Jill Naber's death and the deaths of two students from separate causes. The event will feature a 5K bike ride, run or walk, a 30K bike ride and a 100K bike ride for serious athletes. There will also be a barbecue lunch at the school’s Memorial Plaza. Details: jillsrideforhope.com.

2. Join the for its second Girls Night Out event, 6-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, at the , 50 University Ave., behind. The outdoor extravaganza will feature beautiful fashions, fun shopping, beauty services, delicious light appetizers, fine wines and more. Tickets are $30 in advance; $40 at the door (if available). Details: 408-354-9300.

3. , which also serves as the Parking Authority and Redevelopment Agency, will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at Town Council Chambers, 110 E. Main St. Details: 408-354-6832.

4. Join the 55-Plus program for a Jehning Family Lock Museum guided tour at 10:30 a.m., today, Monday, Aug. 15. Tickets are $12. Details: Lynnette Vega, 650-747-0605 or lahondalynnette@earthlink.net.

5. Tomorrow is Tuesday, so plan to get up early so you won't be late! Join Los Gatos resident Brad Armstrong, co-owner of the Willow Glen Athletic Performance store, at 6:15 a.m. every Tuesday for a free track workout that includes combinations of 400- and 800-meter repeats and one-mile distances. The group meets at the track rain, hail or shine. Questions: 408-354-7365 or 408-297-0100.