5 Things You Need to Know Today, July 8

1. Register today for The Jungle Run half marathon or 10K at 7 a.m., Sunday, July 10, at New York Avenue next to the track. Both distances finish at the track. The course extends north through the streets of town onto the scenic Los Gatos Creek Trail at the Los Gatos Creek County Park in Campbell. The race is presented by Firstwave Events. Details: 408-356-0518, or info@firstwave-events.com. No registration the day of the event.  

2. Join Los Gatos resident Brad Armstrong, co-owner of the Willow Glen Athletic Performance store, for a free hilly trail run at 6:30 a.m. every Friday. The group meets at the Athletic Club next to rain, hail or shine. Not for beginners. Questions: 408-354-7365 or 408-297-0100. 

3. Make plans today to attend the  "Big Truck Day" event at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 9, in the library parking lot, 110 E. Main St. Ever wonder about all of those town big trucks you see driving around? Well, this is your chance to see them up close. You'll be able to climb aboard the vehicles, meet the drivers and learn about the services they offer through their work with the Los Gatos Parks and Public Works Department, the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department and the Santa Clara County Fire Department. Details: 408-354-6893 or hlong@losgatos.gov.

4. Attend the fourth free, family-friendly concert 5-7 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Vasona Lake County Park. This Saturday, Red Hot Chachkas is the featured group. The concerts are located on the lawn near the Ranger Office down the hill from the pedestrian entrance at University Avenue and Pepper Tree Lane. Details: 408-354-2608 or click here to access the event's Web site.

5. Cool off at the pool, also known as the Community Aquatics Center. Pool offers public swimming 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 21 through Aug. 13 for all ages. Prices are $2 for children under 5 years of age, $4 for children ages 5-15 years of age and $5 for youth 16 years and older. Details: Cindy McCarthy, 408-207-4907 or cindym@lgsrecreation.org.