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5 Things You Need to Know Today, Aug. 20

You can make plans today to attend two great music concerts tomorrow.

1.  is inviting the public to its free workshop 10:30 a.m.-12 noon, Saturday, Aug. 20, 336F Village Lane, to learn practical skills to manage personal and family life, improve health and well-being, and become confident in the future. Workshop topics include mood boost, exploring self-esteem, de-stress with the breath, back to school tune-up and others. Details: 408-380-3006 or therapyworksoflosgatos@gmail.com.

2. 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.

3. The Rahima Foundation will distribute hot meals, hygiene packs and T-shirts to more than 400 people at the South Bay Islamic Association, 325 No. Third St., in San Jose, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., today, Saturday, Aug. 2. The event is titled "Human Dignity Day." Details: 408-947-9389.

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4. Enjoy the ninth free Music in the Park summer outdoor concert, 5-7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 21, Los Gatos Civic Center Lawn, 110 E. Main St. The show is part of the popular MIP series, a fixture of the Los Gatos summer scene. The act this Sunday is Jukebox Heroes. Music in the Park, which started more than two decades ago, is produced through a partnership between the Town and Los Gatos Music & Arts, best known for its successful Jazz on the Plazz concert series. Details: Valerie Hopkins or Marianne Hamilton, 408-354-1155.

5. The in Saratoga 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 21, 14831 Pierce Rd. The popular trio will be joined by artists Michelle Branch and Parachute for an outdoor concert experience that will surely close out your weekend in style. Tickets are between $35-$85. Details: 877-686-5366.

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