5 Things You Need to Know Today, Sept. 29

1. , 4 Tait Ave., in partnership with presents a two-part exhibition of site-specific installations: Inside and Outside: The Work of Claudia Borgna. The event opens today, Thursday, Sept. 29 and continues through Nov. 17. With cases of recycled plastic bags in tow, Borgna has lead a semi-nomadic life traveling the world and examining the relationship between nature and the manmade world through her work. Her installations explore how the “plastic” and the natural realms interact with one another
and create new ephemeral orders. Borgna has exhibited throughout Europe, Mexico and the USA. Details: 408-354-2646.

2. Meet artist Claudia Borgna, the creator of the "Plastic Bags and Ephemeral Dreams," exhibits at the, 4 Tait Ave., 4-5 p.m., for members: 5-6 p.m., for the public, Sunday, Oct. 2. Borgna will explain her interesting designs. Details: 408-354-2646.

3. Two new exhibits highlight photos and artifacts from the and Los Gatos Public Library collections. The exhibits are on display 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wedneday-Sunday at the museum, 75 Church St. The Hooked on Los Gatos photo project began in 2003 to preserve and make accessible the photos and archival documents of the Los Gatos community. In Capturing Los Gatos, Museum visitors will have the opportunity to view historic images of Los Gatans over the past 100 years, many of which have not been published outside of the online project website. Traps, Maps and Money Belts features common and unique artifacts from The Museum Collection that tell a story about different eras and people in Los Gatos history, including anti-prohibition banners from a controversial 1908 town election. Details: 408-395-7375.

4. The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Community Garage Sale takes place 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 1. To see a list of registered sales, click here. Printed Shopper's Guides are also available for pick up today, Wednesday, Sept. 28 at Town Hall, Los Gatos Library, LGS Adult Recreation Center, Coffee Roasting Company and Whole Foods. On Sunday, Oct. 2, the Town of Los Gatos and Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation will hold its annual Second Chance Day Donation Drive at the Adult Recreation Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., to encourage sellers to give away unsold items for local shelters and nonprofit organizations. Details: http://www.LosGatosCA.gov/SecondChance, www.losgatosca.gov, or 408-354-6834.

5. The Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch takes place 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Los Gatos High School. A holiday icon, the event attracts more than a 1,000 people from the Bay Area each year. Proceeds benefit the high school and local artists. Details: http://www.magicalglasspumpkinpatch.com/