Community Corner

5 Things You Need to Know Today, Aug. 25

Don't miss the grand opening today of the new downtown Safeway at 4 p.m.

1. The new downtown Safeway will celebrate its grand opening today, Thursday, Aug. 25, at 4 p.m., at 470 No. Santa Cruz Ave. Details: 1-877-723-3929.

2. The, 16575 Shannon Rd., is inviting the public to its stage adaptation of the well-loved 1939 MGM musical The Wizard of Oz at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27; 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 28; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 3 and 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 4. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed. Details: 408-358-4167 or shoestring@pclg.org.

3. Have you signed up for the second-annual Jill’s Ride for Hope, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 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.

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4. Saratoga's West Valley Muslim Association will host a Ramadan iftar, a breaking of the fast dinner, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, 19848 Prospect Rd., in Saratoga. The dinner is complementary, but reservations are required. Details: 408-986-9874.

5. , 20 Cherry Blossom Ln., is inviting the public to an open house at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 28, to see its expanded facilities, meet its clergy and interact with congregation members. The public will learn about the synagogue's upcoming events and opportunities for socializing, study and service, tour its religious school, its early childhood center and youngsters will be able play on a bounce house and make a craft. Details: 408-358-1751.

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