The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Pintello Comedy Theater presents comedic story of six overachieving and quirky adolescents pitted against each other in the spelling challenge of a lifetime . Seven showings in September . Reservations : pintellocomedy . com

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Other Desert Cities Limelight Actors Theater presents a play by Jon Robin Baitz based on a woman ’ s memoir that threatens to tear her family apart . Evening and matinee showings in September . For reservation : limelightactorstheater . com

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British Fall Classic 2015

Fourth Annual event organized by On The road Again Classics , the Saturday event includes a car tour followed by a wine reception for registered participants . Sunday car show begins at 10 am in Downtown Morgan Hill . Info at britishfallclassic . com

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Guglielmo 90th Anniversary Gala Join George , Gene & Gary as they celebrate family , friends and great wine in the beautiful Villa Emile Event Center . Evening includes appetizers , elegant food and wine pairing stations and dancing to the “ Big Band ” sounds of the Joe Lenigan Band . Reservations : 408.779.2145

19-20 Twice The Vice Paradise Valley Vineyards combines wine with hand-crafted dark chocolate truffles at Hiram Morgan Hill House MH from 11:30 am to 4 pm Also October 3-4 & 17-18 morganhillhistoricalsociety . com

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Porch Fest Gilroy A free family-oriented musical walkabout on Hanna and Dowdy Streets , between 3rd and 6th Streets from 1-6 pm . Enjoy a gathering of local musicians performing on the porches . For info : porchfestgilroy . org

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Pork & Politics Pinot & More Presented by GilPAC ( a Gilroy political action committee ) this whole hog fundraiser will take place at Old City Hall Restaurant from 5:30-7 pm . Be prepared to hob nob with our local politicians . Reservations : GilPAC @ gilroy . org .

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Wine Education Classes Guglielmo Winery will host a wine education series at the winery on Thursdays from 6-7:30 p . m . The first class on the 24th will cover “ The Basics .” The second in the series is on October 1st “ A Quick Trip Through Europe ” and the third “ Food and Wine Pairing .” Taught by Guglielmo ’ s Certified Sommelier , Cindy Adams . Info at 408.779.2145 .

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Taste of Morgan Hill Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce presents their 26th Annual fundraising event in the heart of downtown Morgan Hill . The festival promises to be bigger and better than ever with live entertainment , music , arts and crafts vendors , business vendors , kids zone , great food , car show and more . Free to the public . Information : morganhill . org

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Pumpkin Patch Halloween would not be same without a visit to Uesugi Farms Pumpkin Patch . Daily features include hayrides , train rides , a corn maze , carousel , pony rides , and a petting coral with entertainment on the weekends . Admission is free . For information contact them online : uesugifarms . com

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Mulan ( Disney ’ s ) Children ’ s musical presented by the South Valley Civic Theater is set in ancient China and is a story of adventure , courage and bravery for all ages . Tickets available online at svct . org or by phone 1-800-838-3006 ,

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Halloween Scary Boo & Spooky Zoo Weekends Only . Gilroy Gardens presents an array of gobbling good fun to include a Scarecrow Alley ( displays brought to you by local charities and businesses ), Trick ’ r Treating ( through four “ Boo Zones ,” Kiddie Hay Maze , Pinnacles Scary Maze , Spider ’ s Lair and the spookified petting zoo , Spooky Zoo . You can also pick up a park-grown pumpkin for your at-home holiday fun . Visit online at gilroygardens . org

Porch Fest Gilroy 2014

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Hello Hollywood Once again , the Lodge on the Hill will be the location for the Gilroy Foundations “ Day In The Country ” 26th Annual Dinner Auction . The theme , Hello Hollywood sets the stage for glamor and glitz . You ’ re invited to join them for wine tasting with local vendors and silent auction on the lovely patio followed by dinner and live auction hosted by Bill Christopher in the beautiful Valley View Room . Reservations available online at gilroyfoundation . org .

17-31 The Return Of The Pumpkin People Sponsored by the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce . Residents and businesses build pumpkin people to display in their place of business or front yard . Cash prizes are then awarded to the first , second and third place winners and the community has the opportunity to enjoy their creations . More information at gilroy . org .

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Oktoberfest Celebrate “ Oktoberfest ” with the Learning and Loving Education Center of Morgan Hill ! Tours of the Center , traditional German food , wine tasting , great entertainment , a silent auction , and chances to win an exciting “ Wine Heist .” Tickets are $ 50 and may be purchased by calling the Center at 408.776.1196 or at edctr @ earthlink . net .

GILROY • MORGAN HILL • SAN MARTIN SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2015 gmhtoday . com

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Morgan Hill Marathon Races begins ( 7 am ) and ends ( 2:30 pm ) at the Centennial Recreation Center . Kids Run takes place on Saturday . Adult full , half and Run / Walk are scheduled for Sunday . All runners receive finishers medal . Food & music will be at the finish line . Visit online at mhmarathon . com for details .

24 Halloween Beer Crawl Downtown Gilroy 2-6 pm Costumes , craft beer , great shopping and an over-21 crowd the weekend before Halloween ! Check-in at Pinnacle Bank . Tickets available at Gilroy Chamber , Welcome Center , Shag Beauty Bar and online .

24-25 Halloween Classic Almaden Valley Youth League hosts the 2015 Halloween Classic at the Outdoor Sports Complex in Morgan Hill . Information available at 408.500.9368 .

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Black , White & Bling Willow Heights Mansion will be site for this year ’ s Community Solutions ’ Annual Fall Gala . An exclusive upscale evening event with lots of black and white attire coupled with lots of bling . Members , donors and volunteers join together for a night of fun and generousity . A don ’ t miss event . Starts ad 6 p . m . Information : 408.846.4704

Demonstration Garden Gilroy ’ s first and only community garden offers collaborative gardening space in the heart of Downtown Gilroy , on Eigleberry between 6th and 7th Streets . Volunteers are invited to help farm and encouraged to take home fresh produce for their efforts . The garden is open to the public every day . Workdays are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 am to noon . For additional information ; gilroydemonstrationgarden . org .

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