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5 Things You Need to Know Today, Aug. 17

Tonight's Jazz on the Plazz concert is the semifinal one in the series, so you don't want to miss it.

1. Enjoy the ninth concert tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m., featuring Monterey Jazz Festival High School All Stars. The Wednesday concerts are free and continue through Aug. 24 at Town Plaza, at the intersection of West Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue near the post office. Details: Teri Hope, 408-354-1155.

2. Join the for its second Girls Night Out event, 6-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, at the , 50 University Ave., behind . The outdoor extravaganza will feature beautiful fashions, fun shopping, beauty services, delicious light appetizers, fine wines and more. Tickets are $30 in advance; $40 at the door (if available). Details: 408-354-9300.

3. 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.

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4. Take a free computer basics class about e-Books at 10 a.m. today on the main floor of the Los Gatos Public Library. Learn what e-book readers can do, how to download onto them, strengths and drawbacks of the different e-book readers available. E-book readers being used are iPad, Kindle, Nook and Sony. Details: 408-354-6891 or chick here.

5. Want to prepare for a future leadership role in the community, or simply learn more about the Town? Apply to be a part of Leadership Los Gatos! Sponsored by the Town of Los Gatos and the Chamber of Commerce, Leadership LG is a great way to give back to the town you love so much. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Aug. 31. Details: 408-354-9300.

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