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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF MORGAN HILL, GILROY & SAN MARTIN

A supplement to the Gilroy Dispatch & Morgan Hill Times

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Thirty years of Taste Reaching three decades is an especially impressive feat for any festival that is run primarily by volunteers.

The Taste of Morgan Hill returns for its 30th year Sept. 28-29, and to commemorate the occasion, this week’s South Valley has the details of the event, including a special insert with a festival map, entertainment schedule and more.

Every year, thousands of people descend into downtown Morgan Hill to experience dozens of gourmet food booths, multiple beer and wine gardens, three stages of entertainment, a kids zone and more.

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TASTING SUCCESS

Long-standing food, wine festival marks 30 years in downtown Morgan Hill BY ERIK CHALHOUB

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here’s a time of the year where all six blocks of downtown Morgan Hill are closed off, where people can stroll Monterey Road without the worries of traffic while tasting local food, sipping craft beer and wine, and enjoying a variety of creative artwork. two full days and one night of nonstop entertainment, activities and of course, food and libations.

In addition to the regular restaurants and shops that call downtown home, Taste of Morgan Hill will feature dozens of gourmet food booths, multiple beer and wine gardens, three stages of entertainment, a kids zone and more.

Admission and parking is free.

The festival is put on by the

vendors will also be displaying their wares. They include The Wine Barrel Guy, a.k.a. Joe Barrett, a carpenter who creates home products out of decommissioned wine barrels.

Be A Gourmet will also be in the lineup, which sells balsamic vinegars and olive oils. Guests at Taste of Morgan Hill will have the chance to sample a variety of different flavors.

The popular car show returns with a different theme each day.

A variety of custom, classic and specialty cars will be on display Sept. 28, with hot rods and Harleys showcased the following day.

Trophies will be given each day to cars judged in categories such as “People’s Choice,” “Participant’s Choice,” “Participated in the ➝ 6

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Its no-frills name is straight to the point, and tells attendees exactly what they will experience without the fluff. Tens of thousands attend every year.

And it’s been around for three decades.

These clues can only point to one event: Taste of Morgan Hill.

The 30th annual festival returns Sept. 28-29 on Monterey Road between Dunne and Main avenues,

Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce, which helps support the chamber’s other free events throughout the year such as the Friday Night Music Series.

Brittney Sherman, chief operating officer of the chamber, said Taste of Morgan Hill brings out a diverse group of community members who gather to support their local businesses and each other.

“It’s very much South County community-based,” she said.

Cooks in the food booths will be fixing up countless culinary creations from the Mansmith tri-tip sandwiches, kabobs, Mexican food, deep fried veggies, grilled chicken, Philly Cheesesteaks, burgers, desserts and more.

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‘It’s so important for us to feel like we are in a community that’s a tight-knit community, that supports each other and loves each other.’

Most Taste Car Shows” and others.

The Kids Zone will feature a number of rides, games and a full schedule of kids’ entertainment at the Kids Stage.

The younger ones will also be showcasing their artwork during the third annual Morgan Hill Youth Art Show. Taking place Sept.

29, the show will display art by local youth ages 5-13. The Youth Art Show is presented by the Morgan Hill Library, Culture and Arts Commission and local artist Lina Velasquez.

The Taste of Morgan Hill’s beginnings date back to 1990, when Greg Sellers helped found the festival as the executive director of the Downtown Revitalization Program.

At the time, it was just a oneday, all-volunteer-run festival modeled after the Taste of Chicago that drew roughly 6,000 people, stretching from First to Third streets in downtown Morgan Hill.

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especially now in South County, the issue of guest safety is at the forefront of planning following the shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival on July 28.

Sherman said that the chamber met with the Morgan Hill Police Department and outside security consultants to develop a comprehensive security plan for all of its events. As a result, Taste of Morgan Hill will have increased security and police presence throughout the festival.

“We don’t want to not have events,” she said. “We don’t want people to be scared. The community needs that outlet to enjoy each other. It’s so important for us to feel like we are in a community that’s a tight-knit community, that supports each other and loves each other.”

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The attendance doubled expectations, and in a Morgan Hill Times article from Sept. 27, 1991, Sellers said organizers were not sure if there would be a second event at the conclusion of the inaugural festival.

“If we could just do the first one, show people that it can be done, we would be able to do it every year,” Sellers is quoted in the article.

“Sure enough, that’s been the case.”

The event extended to two days for its third year, and operations were handed over to the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce on its fifth year.

The festival has done nothing but grow since.

According to Sherman, the Taste of Morgan Hill maxed out on vendors last year with more than 200, and this year’s iteration is following suit. The car show now has more than 200 entries as well.

An even more impressive number? The festival draws over 50,000 attendees every year.

But for any large festival,

For information on Taste of Morgan Hill, visit morganhill.org/ taste-of-morgan-hill or view the insert in this week’s South Valley magazine.

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MELODIOUS PORCHES Porchfest Gilroy, a free family-oriented musical walkabout, returns when Gilroyans open their porches and share music with passersby. This event is one of more than 40 Porchfests across North America and Canada and features local musical talent of all styles. Stroll from porch to porch throughout the afternoon at no charge. Saturday, Sep. 14, 10am-3pm on Hanna Street between Third and Sixth streets. For information, visit porchfestgilroy.org.

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GET FIT RUN The annual Morgan Hill Get Fit Run & Family Fun Fest is designed for families to participate together in a 5K, 10K or one-mile fun run. Participants will receive a race shirt, and the top three male and female 5K and 10K finishers in each age group will receive a medal. Booths and activities for all ages will be at the finish line. Saturday, Sep. 14, 8-11am at Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. Register at mhreconline.com or in person at the Centennial Recreation Center.

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AC/DC TRIBUTE Bonfire, a high-energy tribute to AC/DC, is coming to Hollister Concerts. The band performs the music of early AC/DC from the Bon Scott years to the more current Brian Johnson era. The opening performance will be by Fast Times Ultimate ’80s Tribute. Barbecue items, beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase. Saturday, Sep. 14, 6:30-9:30pm at Pepper Tree Ranch, 500 John Smith Road. For information and tickets, visit hollisterconcerts.com.

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CHICKEN FESTIVAL The family is invited to the 2019 San Juan Bautista Chicken Festival featuring live music, dancing and a Chicken King and Queen competition. The festival also includes live chicken displays, a crowing contest, children’s activities, vendor and merchant booths, raffles and more. Sunday, Sep. 15, 10am-5pm in Downtown San Juan Bautista on Third Street. For information, call Krisuan Rosalejos at 408.661.1310.

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A love story, with wine

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TASTING AREA Lightpost Winery recently opened its new tasting room in Morgan Hill.

New tasting room opens in Morgan Hill

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ofia Fedotova never imagined she’d one day own a winery in California. Growing up in the Ural region of Russia, she worked for a consulting firm specializing in seminars for CPAs. In a happy tale of internet matchmaking gone right, Sofia’s online profile caught the eye of one John Mauro, who promptly flew to Russia, proposed and whisked her off to a new life in California.

Sofia and John started a highly successful electronics business while at the same time raising four children.

Their eldest daughter is now in college.

“We’re the typical American dream story,” Fedotova said. “We started our company in our garage and used our bedroom closets as storage.”

They subsequently acquired

warehouse space, and it’s in one of them that you’ll find their new tasting room, Lightpost Winery.

How did they end up starting a winery? Says Fedotova, “We traveled around wine country, fell in love with delicious wines from California sun-kissed grapes and decided to make something of our own.”

It was the purchase of a property in Morgan Hill, called Big Oak Ranch, that set them firmly on the wine trajectory. John and Sofia took classes in everything wine-related at UC Davis, then fortuitously met well-known French winemaker Christian Roguenant (Deutz, Laetitia, Niven), who came aboard to help them make the array of wines found in their new tasting room.

Fortunately, their tastes are quite compatible.

“I know what kind of wine Sofia and John like: big, rich and robust,” Roguenant said.

Lightpost’s current lineup includes a 2018 rosé of pinot noir (Spanish Springs), a 2018 albarino (Edna Valley), 2017 chardonnays (Santa Cruz Mountains and Edna Valley), 2017 pinot noir (Santa Cruz Mountains), a 2017 Rhone blend and cab from Paso and 2016 cabernets from the Santa Cruz Mountains, including a 2016 Fellom Ranch Cabernet from Monte Bello Road in Cupertino.

Additional pinot noirs and another chardonnay are about to bottled, so much more deliciousness awaits.

Roguenant is excited about all the 2018s and the upcoming 2019s, saying, “I’m making the best wines I’ve ever made in the US.” The Mauro’s Big Oak estate vineyard was planted in July 2019, so for now, they’ll continue to rely on select coastal fruit sources, through direct grower relationships and through viticulturist Prudy Foxx.

You’ll find two labels on the tasting bar: one elegant and traditional, bearing the Lightpost logo, and the other, fun and fanciful, inspired by Sofia’s mother’s artist sketches.

The Lightpost tasting room is open Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Selfie fanatics will appreciate the giant wine bottle complete with matching oversize glass in the courtyard. Outdoor seating beckons relaxation with a flight or bottle, and there’s plenty of indoor seating as well, including a wine clubonly lounge and a separate family-friendly tasting room, where kids can play while parents taste.

As you enter the welcoming and tranquil courtyard, you’ll notice a tree resembling a miniature weeping willow.

“It’s called a wishing tree,” Fedotova said, “but you can’t speak of your wish until it comes true.”

She smiles as if she’s about to say something, then holds the thought.

It might just be premature.

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Welcome to the Taste of Morgan Hill

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elcome to the 30th Annual Taste of Morgan Hill, presented by the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce. Celebrating our 30th Anniversary, this free admission family fun festival has something for everyone. Shopping galore, gourmet food booths, three stages of entertainment, Kids Zone, beer and wine gardens, custom and classic car show and much more.

For the shopping enthusiast, enjoy a variety of handcrafted Arts & Crafts, retail sales and business display booths for games, prizes and giveaways. Kick up your heels throughout the day or during the Saturday night Street Dance at the Festival Stage on West Third Street,

or sit back and relax to the sounds of the Acoustic Stage on West 2nd Street. The Kids Zone will have a wide variety of rides, games and a full schedule of kids’ entertainment at the Kids Stage. Gourmet food booths will be fixing up an array of culinary creations

from the famous Mansmith TriTip Sandwiches, Kabobs, Mexican food, deep fried veggies, grilled chicken, Philly Cheesesteaks, Burgers, scrumptious desserts and much more! You can also quench your thirst by visiting the Wine & Beer Gardens. And don’t forget the popular Car Show with a wide variety of custom, classic and specialty cars on Saturday & Hot Rods & Harleys on Sunday.

The Taste of Morgan Hill is located in picturesque, historical Downtown Morgan Hill on the tree-lined streets of Monterey Road. Participants not only get to enjoy the special, unique shopping our vendors offer, but also

the outstanding year-round restaurants and specialty shops Morgan Hill is so well known for. This combination of in-town ambience enhanced by all the special things the Taste of Morgan Hill feature, is the reason we were voted the Morgan Hill Times Reader’s Choice for “Best Festival” in 2015.

We look forward to seeing you out and about at this year’s 30th Annual Taste of Morgan Hill, Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10am – 7pm and street dance from 6pm – 10pm and Sunday, Sept. 29 from 10am – 6pm. Free admission. For more information on this year’s festival, visit our website at www.thetasteofmorganhill.com.

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Festival Facts and Fourth Street. Sunday features Hot Rods & Harleys.

SATURDAY NIGHT STREET DANCE: Located at the Festival Stage on West Third Street, kick up your heels at the Saturday Night Street Dance featuring Faithfully Live, the Ultimate Journey Tribute Band with opener Isaiah Pinkett.

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QUILTS FOR VETS Jerilyn Lightfoot (left) and Leslie Martinez show quilts made to support veterans during Taste of Morgan Hill in 2018.

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WHEN: Sept. 28-29, 2019 Saturday, 10am to 7pm; Evening Street Dance 6-10pm Sunday, 10am to 6pm

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WHERE: Historic Downtown Morgan Hill on Monterey Road between Dunne and Main Avenues ENTRANCE FEE: FREE Admission WHAT TO FIND: Arts & Crafts, food booths, live entertainment on multiple stages, Saturday night street dance, Premium wines and Craft Beers, Kids Zone with rides, games and entertainment, Marketplace Exhibitors and Custom & Classic Car Show.

PARKING: There is plenty of free parking throughout downtown Morgan Hill, the Community & Cultural Center parking lot located off of Dunne Avenue and the four-level parking garage on

East 4th Street from Depot Street.

Free parking is also available at the Park & Ride lot located off of Butterfield Boulevard between Main and Dunne Avenue.

ENTERTAINMENT: There will be three stages of live entertainment for all ages including The Acoustic Stage, Silicon Valley Clean Energy’s Festival Stage and CA Sports Center’s Kids Stage as well as some strolling entertainers. Or if Oldies are your style, visit the Car Show DJ for some jams.

KIDS ZONE: Kids of all ages will enjoy the many rides, games and kid’s entertainment on the CA Sports Center’s Kids Stage.

Strolling entertainment and balloon making is also a hit with the kids.

CAR SHOW: Enjoy a wide variety of custom and classic cars on Monterey Road between Dunne

MORGAN HILL YOUTH ART SHOW: Attend the 3rd Annual Morgan Hill Youth Art Show, Sunday, Sept. 29 from 10am – 6pm.

Highlights include art by local youth ages 5-13. Art will be displayed throughout the Pop-Up Park, giving the community a chance to view the creativity and artistic talent of the youth in Morgan Hill. The Youth Art Show is presented by the Morgan Hill Library, Culture and Arts Commission and local artist, Lina Velasquez.

QUILT SHOW: The Harvest Quilt & Fiber Art Show presented by the South Valley Quilt Association is located inside the Methodist Church on the corner of 5th and Monterey, with FREE admission and raffle prizes.

ORGANIZATION: The Taste of Morgan Hill is produced by the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce, whose mission is to promote business and the community with benefits and resources to support a strong, regional economic climate.

For more information on the Taste of Morgan Hill Festival or benefits and services provided by the Chamber of Commerce, please call (408) 7799444 or visit www.morganhill.org.

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Entertainment Schedule Festival Stage at West 3rd Street (sponsored

by Silicon Valley Clean Energy) SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 10am: The Heat – Smokin’ Dance Hits Noon: Maroon Vibes – Maroon 5 Tribute Band 2pm: Bent – Rock n Roll Cover Band 4pm: Knee Deep – Broad spectrum of music from the ‘60s to the ‘90s

SUNDAY, SEPT. 29

Acoustic Stage at West 2nd Street and Monterey Road SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 10am: Aprylle Gilbert 11:30am: Austin Freeman 1pm: Lost Coast Duo 2:30pm: Cook’N Fenny Duo 4pm: Rick & Rae Duo 5:30pm: Free Spirit

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10am: Tom Drake Solo 11:30am: Serenade 1pm: Low Noon Duo 2:30pm: MoZaic 4pm: Lambert & Friends

The CA Sports Center Kids Stage

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11am: Mike Osborn – Blues, Rock, R&B & Country 12:30pm: Rock the Heat – Bay Area Party Band 2:30pm: Shane Dwight – American Roots 4:30pm: Cocktail Monkeys – Served shaken, not stirred THOUSANDS ATTEND Crowds fill downtown Morgan Hill during a previous Taste of Morgan Hill festival.

4pm: MAQ Pack Martial Arts 5pm: TBD

SUNDAY, SEPT. 29 11am: Cinderella – SVCT Noon: Barrett/El Toro Afterschool Choir 1pm: CA Sports Center Gymnastics (Sponsor) 2pm: Yamamoto Hula Ohana 3pm: TBD 4pm: TBD

Saturday Night Street Dance at the Taste of Morgan Hill SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 6-10pm Festival Stage at West Third Street

Located in the Sinaloa Parking Lot on West Monterey between Main & First Street

Isaiah Picket, singer songwriter, musician and guitarist will be opening for headliner Faithfully Live, the ultimate Journey Tribute Band.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

After enjoying a day of shopping, browsing and eating at the Taste of Morgan Hill festival, kick up your heels and join us for a fun-filled night of dancing and entertainment Saturday night. Opening the street dance at 6pm is Isaiah Picket, singer songwriter, musician and guitarist. Following is headliner Faithfully Live, the ultimate Journey Tribute Band. Beer and wine will be available for purchase during the event.

11am: Cinderella – SVCT Noon: Music As Language Performance 2pm: CA Sports Center Gymnastics (Sponsor) 3pm: California Dance International

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The South County Tail Waggers will hold its third annual 5K Walking Wagathon. A portion of the event’s proceeds will go to the Gilroy Garlic Festival Victims Relief Fund through the Gilroy Foundation, and the remaining proceeds will benefit ongoing efforts to create a free monthly Spay & Neuter Clinic for South County. Pet owners are invited to participate in this family event with their pets. Participants will enjoy a complimentary Wagathon T-shirt, music by DJ Mistik, vendors, giveaways, snacks, water, face painting and more. Saturday, Sep. 14, 8-11am at Christmas Hill Park, 7050 Miller Ave, Gilroy. For tickets and information, visit tinyurl.com/y3cvo4rk.

GILROY BOOK SALE The Gilroy Library presents the Friends of the Gilroy Library book sale. All ages are

welcome to browse the variety of reads to find a deal. Proceeds from purchases go toward supporting the collection and programs at the Gilroy Library. Saturday, Sep. 14,

10am-1pm at Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. For information, visit sccl.org or call 408.842.8207.

MOONLIGHT RIDE Equestrians are invited to bring their horses to Henry W. Coe State Park for a Moonlight Ride at Hunting Hollow. Participants begin the evening with a potluck dinner and will ride six miles to the end of the hollow and back. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share and their own drink, place setting, chair and a jacket. Saturday, Sep. 14, 6pm at Henry W. Coe State Park Hunting Hollow Entrance and Parking Lot. Horse manure in the parking lot must be picked up

and hauled out. For information, visit coepark.net.

LATIN JAZZ The entire family is invited to Latin Jazz Night, presented by Morgan Hill Jazz, for an evening of Latin Jazz in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The Russell Zimmer Quintet will pay homage to the significant influence Latin music has played in American popular music and jazz with performances of music written by Latin composers from various countries.

Genres will include Salsa, AfroCuban, Danzon, Mambo and Latin Jazz. Admission is free; all ages welcome. Monday, Sep. 16, 7-8pm

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at Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. For information, call Hylary Locsin, 408.779.3196, extension 3711.

ages are welcome. Friday, Sep. 20, 10-11am at Mt. Madonna County Park, 7850 Pole Line Road; meet at the Park Office. For information, call 408.842.2341.

Spend a night at Morgan Hill Community Park roasting s’mores, viewing a movie and camping under the stars. Each family should bring a tent, picnic dinner, chairs, sleeping bags, flashlights and warm clothing. Cost is $15 per person with breakfast included. The overnight will begin Friday, Sep. 20 at 5pm and wrap up the next morning at 9am at 99 W. Edmundson Ave., Morgan Hill. To register, call 408.782.0008 or visit mhreconline.com and use activity code #FSY001.

WINERY YOGA Clos LaChance, a certified, sustainable wine grower, will host outdoor yoga.

Participants will breathe and open, gently stretch and unwind, and move through flow and twists.

After yoga, participants are invited to head to the tasting room and

WATSONVILLE OUTDOOR STORIES Story Time with a Park Ranger will explore nature through short stories, adventures and activities.

Attendees are advised to dress for an easy hike and craft project. All

FELTON MOONLIGHT TRAIN PARTY Roaring Camp’s Moonlight Dinner Train Party begins with a barbecue dinner followed by a leisurely train ride aboard vintage railway cars. At the Bear Mountain stop guests will be greeted with a glowing campfire

and hot cider. Upon their return to Roaring Camp, guests will be treated with dessert, a live band and dancing. Saturday, Sep. 14, 6-10pm at Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road. For information, visit roaringcamp.com.

EVENTS COFFEE TASTING The journey of coffee beans from farm to cup will be explained at the Kenz Coffee Roasters Tasting event.

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try reserve wines. Dress for the outdoors and bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Sunday, Sep. 15, 9:30-10:30am at Clos LaChance, 1 Hummingbird Lane. For information, visit clos.com.

Chili Champions 2019, the fourth annual Police vs. Fire/EMS charity benefit chili cook off, will be presented by The El Camino Club. Attendees can enjoy a chili tasting flight and vote for People’s Choice as local law enforcement, firefighters and EMS battle for best chili bragging rights. The event will also include live music by Steel Horse and Blue Rock Tonic. All proceeds benefit Operation Freedom Paws. Saturday, Sep. 21, noon-6pm at The Stomping Ground, 6500 Brem Lane, Gilroy. For information, email 725squad@gmail.com.

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Sep. 15, 9am-noon at Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve, 550 Palm Ave., Morgan Hill.

Parking is limited, attendees are advised to carpool if possible. For information and to register, visit openspaceauthority.org.

SENIOR BIKE RIDE Bike Therapy will hold its next Active Senior Ride just in time to celebrate its second anniversary.

This 15-mile loop ride will travel through Morgan Hill and up the Coyote Creek Trail with a stop for coffee on the way back and plenty of regroups. Attendees must ensure that bikes are in good working order before the trip.

Friday, Sep. 20, 10:30am-1pm at Bike Therapy, 17540 Depot St., Morgan Hill. For information, visit ridemorganhill.com.

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RENAISSANCE FAIRE

Step back in time to Renaissance Europe and enjoy hearty ales, fine foods and handmade crafts. Hundreds of costumed performers will roam the streets and act on five different stages. The faire includes the Tournament of Horses, Saturday Night Concert Series and themed weekends. The Northern California Renaissance Faire at Casa de Fruta will be held Sep. 14-Oct. 20 on Saturdays and Sundays only from 10am-6pm at 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister. For information and tickets, visit norcalrenfaire.com.

NATURE WALK Observe the oak trees of Coyote Valley at the Open Space Authority’s family-friendly Oak and Gall Walk. This gentlypaced walk will lead participants along a four-mile loop trail.

Participants will learn about the various oak species and all about the oak’s galls. Bring drinking water and a light snack. Sunday,

CHANGE MAKERS Youth Alliance’s marquee fundraising event, 2019 Change Makers, features entertainment, raffles, auctions and opportunities to support the youth in the community. This year’s event will also include a celebration of Change Makers and a special recognition of a nominated community member for their work. Saturday, Sep. 21, 5:3010pm at The Barn by Leal Vineyards, 6971 Airline Highway, Hollister. For tickets and information, visit site.youthall.org.

COMEDY THEATER Pintello Comedy Theater’s production of the musical comedy I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

MONTEREY JAZZ More than 500 jazz artists will perform nonstop on eight stages for three nights and two days at the 62nd annual Monterey Jazz Festival.

Enjoy films, conversations with festival stars, exhibitions, food and beverages, live jazz entertainment and more. Friday-Sunday, Sep. 27-29 at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2000 Fairground Road, Monterey. For information, artist lineups, tickets and more, visit montereyjazzfestival.org.

VERTIGO DAY A day dedicated to Alfred Hitchcock’s film, Vertigo, returns to San Juan Bautista.

Attendees will see filming locations on a guided tour of San Juan Bautista State Historic Park and the town’s famous church.

Vertigo will be screened on the Plaza Lawn. The tour is set for 3-4:30pm for $15, followed by the lecture for $10, and finishing with the free screening around 8:10pm. Saturday, Sep. 28 at 19 Franklin St., San Juan Bautista.

For tickets and information, call 831.623.4881.

PETTING ZOO The Gilroy Gardens Petting Zoo has returned with mini creatures to delight guests of all ages. Meet goats, ducks, chickens, rabbits and pigs, all the right size for the little ones.

Admission to the petting zoo is $5 per person, not included with park admission or memberships, with proceeds going toward the care of all the animals. The petting zoo is open weekends through Nov. 3, 11am-6pm at Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy. For information, visit gilroygardens.org.

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makes each of Kenz Coffees different and how to brew the best cup of coffee. Each guest will receive a fresh batch of Kenz Coffee Roasters’ newest roast.

Saturday, Sep. 14, 9-11am at Lion Ranch Vineyards & Winery, 645 W. San Martin Ave., San Martin.

For tickets, visit lionranch.com.

NATIONAL GYMNASTICS DAY Celebrate National Gymnastics Day at the California Sports Center Gymnastics Open House and Fundraiser, benefitting Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. Attendees will enjoy a ninja course, photo booth, bake sale and more. Saturday, Sep. 21, 2-4pm at California Sports Center, 16959 Monterey St., Morgan Hill. For information, visit calsportscenter.com.

explores dating, love, sex and marriage, but not necessarily in that order. This production offers Friday and Saturday evening performances through Sep. 22 at 8pm, and one Sunday matinee, Sep. 8 at Pintello Comedy Theater, 8191 Swanston Lane, Gilroy. For tickets and information, visit pintellocomedy.com.

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How plants resist disease

DEFENSE MECHANISM Plant cells have built-in antimicrobial defenses.

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lants may not have an active immune system, but that doesn’t mean they just roll over and take whatever hits them. When pathogens strike, plants can respond in two different ways: they use structures and chemicals already in place, and they can make changes when a pathogen is sensed.

Just as our skin blocks many pathogens from entry, a plant’s skin, or epidermis, does the same thing. That why insect feeding and mechanical damage can

increase the chance of a disease taking hold—the plant’s first line of defense has been breached. Plant cell walls also block viruses, bacteria and fungi. Unlike our human immune system, which uses white blood cells to actively hunt down and destroy invaders, plant cells have antimicrobial defenses built right in. These defenses take the form of saponins, glucosides and antimicrobial proteins. Enzyme inhibitors can also stop some pathogens from feeding on the plant. Plants also have chemicals that can neutralize toxins created

by a pathogen. Finally, receptors can recognize a pathogen and alert the plant to take further action.

Once a pathogen is recognized, cell walls are reinforced and defensive chemicals, such as hydrogen peroxide, as well as those enzymes and proteins are manufactured. In some cases, plants have evolved a behavior called a “hypersensitive response” in which the tissue surrounding an infection is killed off, to block further infection to neighboring cells.

Rather than treating a disease after it occurs, it is far easier to grow plants that have built-in defenses. This reduces the need for pesticides and fungicides. When shopping for plants, look at the plant label to see if that particular variety is resistant to diseases that tend to appear in your garden. Plant labels use the following codes to designate specific disease resistances: A: Alternaria stem canker F: Fusarium wilt N: Nematodes T: Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) S: Stemphylium gray leaf spot V: Verticillium wilt So, if you see a plant label with the letters, V, F and N on it, that particular plant is resistant against verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt and nematodes. This does not mean the plant is guaranteed to not get these diseases, but it does mean the chances are significantly lower.

You can help your plants fight disease by selecting resistant varieties, spacing plants properly, employing crop rotation, and providing adequate water and nutrients. Also, be sure to sanitize your tools regularly, to halt the spread of disease from one plant to another.

Kate Russell is a UCCE Master Gardener in Santa Clara County. For information, visit mgsantaclara. ucanr.edu or call 408.282.3105 between 9:30am-12:30pm Monday through Friday.

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