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5 Things You Need to Know Today, Oct. 26

Don't miss Good Samaritan Hospital's stroke and heart health fair today. It will do your heart some good.

1. Los Gatos Saratoga Recreation's 55-Plus Program presents the classic 1944 film, To Have and Not Have, at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center, 208 E. Main St. The free movie stars Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, who, rumor has it, fell in love on the set. Bogie is Harry Morgan, a charter boat owner who falls for Bacall’s seductive petty thief, Marie Browning. Can’t-miss scenes include the now-legendary “You know how to whistle, don’t you?” exchange between Bogie and Bacall. Details: 408-354-1514.

2. El Camino Hospital Los Gatos orthopedic surgeon Dr. Sanaz Hariri presents a free joint-pain workshop at 6 p.m., tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 26 in conference rooms 1 and 2, 815 Pollard Rd. Details: Space is limited. Pre-registration required. To register call 800-216-5556.

3. Good Samaritan Hospital hosts its eighth annual Stroke and Heart Health Fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the , 14855 Oka Rd. Find out if you are at risk for stroke—free screenings! Learn more about technology and drug therapies for stroke and heart disease, learn “Anytime CPR” and start to make lifestyle changes. Details: 1-888-724-2DOC to let hospital know you’re attending.

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4. Mark your calendar for the Los Gatos Community Foundation's seventh annual CATillion Gala 6-11 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, at, 14595 Clearview Drive. This event has raised more than $200,000 in the past six years to provide funds for the nonprofit organization's grant and scholarships programs. Tickets are $150. The Sparkletones band will be performing. If you are interested in becoming a CATillion Sponsor please contact Sharon Childs, LGCF executive director, at 408-399-3131, or info@losgatoscommunityfoundation.org.

5. Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation invites the public to nominate someone from the community for the honor of "Grand Marshal" to preside over the Dec. 3 Los Gatos Children's Christmas and Holidays Parade. To submit a nomination, download a form by clicking here. Completed forms may be emailed to michelle@lgsrecreation.org or mailed to Los Gatos Parade Committee, attention Michelle Varno, 123 E. Main St., Los Gatos, CA 95030. Deadline for submitting nomination forms is 4 p.m., Nov. 1. Details: Michelle Varno, 408-354-8700 ext. 226.

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