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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Autumn Colors Gardeners prepare for coming season P4

CALENDAR OF EVENTS P10 | HOME OF THE WEEK P17 | REAL ESTATE P19

EDITOR’S NOTE

Falling into autumn The recent hot weather and the odd blast of rain that kicked off this week can only mean one thing: fall is on its way.

Summer gives in to autumn on Sept. 23, and this week’s San Benito provides some tips to help residents get their homes and gardens prepped for the season.

Writer Jenny Arbizu spoke with the folks at GardenMart and Solis

Landscaping and Construction in Hollister to learn what plants are best fit to survive fall. I toured Aquamatic Cover Systems’ Gilroy facility and spoke with the company’s Vice President Tom Dankel to find out when the best time is to keep a pool covered (hint: it’s not just in the fall).

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WHAT EVERY PG&E CUSTOMER NEEDS TO KNOW Public Safety Power Shutoff, or PSPS, is a safety program that proactively shuts off electric power lines when there is an elevated fire risk.

Do you have an emergency kit with nonperishable food, one gallon of water per person per day, medications, flashlights and batteries?

If you own a generator, is it safe to operate?

If anyone in your family depends on electricity for their medical needs, have you made preparations?

All PG&E customers should be prepared for possible power outages that could last for multiple days.

If power is temporarily turned off, customers should consider these questions:

Are your mobile phones fully charged? Do you have a portable back-up charger or a solar charger?

Can we reach you in the event of a Public Safety Power Shutoff? Update your contact info at pge.com/mywildfirealerts.

Do you know how to open your garage door manually?

Do you have a personal safety plan for all members of your family, including your pets?

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Make sure we can reach you in the event of a PSPS. Please update your contact information at pge.com/mywildfirealerts.

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CHANGE IN SEASON Fall gardening is not just about raking

leaves. Gardeners should take advantage of the next couple of months to get their plants situated.

A YARD TO FALL FOR Local gardeners offer tips for change in season BY JENNY ARBIZU

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t happens soon after summer vacation ends and the last kid returns to school— the hints of autumn.

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Shorter days, browning leaves and cooler breezes have all become irrefutable signs of the season that is now falling upon us (pun intended). But as any season changes, so should one’s approach to maintaining their home garden or landscape. The fall season, for instance, should be paid close attention to by those wanting to adhere to their home’s landscape.

Nick Huston, nursery manager

of the GardenMart in Hollister, suggested that once the heat of summer ceases, so should the constant ogling of summer gardens.

“Fall is the time when people are going to want to be getting out in their yards and planting any kind of stuff,” Huston said. “It’s still going to be warm these next couple of months, so it’s a good time to get [plants] situated.”

Though he said “almost anything” can be planted during the fall months, Huston recommended choosing flowers or plants based on when owners would like to see them to bloom. Perennials, for instance, are best to plant during the fall months so they’re

well-rooted and ready to blossom in the spring.

And while many plants go dormant during the winter, Huston said there are some plants that will remain evergreen and even flower during the winter months.

“I’m guessing this is something most people don’t know,” he said.

For those wanting to learn more about what works best in their yards, GardenMart offers a Plant Concierge Service.

“We come out to people’s houses and talk with them about their yard; help them decide what to put in their yard,” Huston said. “They can then come back to the nursery and look at options of plants.”

Customers can opt to use the GardenMart’s planting service, as well, if they prefer.

The GardenMart also offers plant care and replacement service for anyone hoping to scale back or replace their landscapes.

“If there is stuff in your yard that’s already situated, and it just needs cleaning and trimming, now is the time to be doing that,” he added.

“Through the summer, most things get beaten down with the heat.”

Those hoping to avoid the regimen of maintaining their yard every fall—or any season, really— may want to consider a low-maintenance alternative to the typical garden landscape; one that

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stays busy building such amenities as shade arbors, rock gardens, low-voltage outdoor lighting, artificial turf and outdoor kitchens.

“Things that are pretty much maintenance-free,” he said.

And when his clients want to bring color into their landscapes, Solis has a list of possibilities that will help keep yards low-maintenance. “[We will plant] a lot of drought-tolerant California natives,” he said of his company.

“Once they’re planted, they’re virtually maintenance-free. You prune them up every once in a while, and that’s about it.”

He will also suggest

drought-tolerant groundcovers, as well as artificial turf, to his customers. “Artificial turf requires a bit of maintenance, but it’s very minimal,” he said.

While Solis Landscaping and Construction is self-described as an “extreme landscape construction company,” it also provides existing landscape repair and landscape demo and removal.

GardenMart is located at 410 Spring Grove Road. Call 831.245.9269 for information.

Visit Solis Landscape and Construction at www.solislandscapeconstruction. com and on Facebook @solis.

‘It’s still going to be warm these next couple of months, so it’s a good time to get [plants] situated.’

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Herman Solis, owner of Solis Landscaping and Construction in Hollister, offers his customers.

“We specialize in making people's lives simple,” Solis said. “Most of my clients are seeking maintenance-free yards—they are people coming in from the San Jose area who still work there and need to commute. So whenever they do have free time, they don’t want to spend it in their yard doing any upkeep; they want to relax.”

While his landscape construction company specializes in pavers (they redid the courtyard at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, including commemorative blocks into the pathway), Solis also

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FALL HOME AND GARDEN

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KEEPING COSTS COVERED Gilroy-based company manufactures patented hydraulic pool cover system BY ERIK CHALHOUB

Photo courtesy of Aquamatic Cover Systems

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

COVER IT UP Gilroy-based Aquamatic Cover Systems’ hydraulic pool cover system can be found all over the world.

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n the 1970s, Harry Last built an indoor pool for his British Columbia home. But the humidity of the room, the result of the warm indoor temperature from the pool and the cold weather outside, caused molding and other problems as the room sweat.

Last installed a dehumidification system in the room, which was only partially successful in eliminating the problem. So he cut out a piece of plastic and laid it on top of his pool.

It worked, but was a chore to take off every time someone wanted to take a quick swim.

Last at the time was working in automation and was also an avid sailor. He saw a correlation between the two, and began forming plans on how a pool cover could be unfurled like a sail.

He ended up writing his MBA thesis on automatic pool covers.

His professor was so impressed with his work that the two went into business together.

From that solution to a nagging problem came Aquamatic Cover Systems, a Gilroy-based company that now manufactures 1,500 automatic pool covers annually and ships to 60 countries, and is set to mark 40 years in 2020.

“There was no commercial endeavor, it was just to serve his own home,” said Tom Dankel, vice

president of Aquamatic. “Necessity is the mother of invention.”

Last holds more than 35 patents, including for the dual-motor hydraulic cover system known as Hydramatic that is one of Aquamatic’s top sellers. Dankel said Aquamatic is the only company that produces hydraulic cover systems, which are more reliable than the traditional electric cover systems with a quarter of the moving parts.

The Hydramatic operates with two hydraulic torque motors: ➝ 8

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OUT & ABOUT AUTUMN CELEBRATION

Savor the tastes of Germany and live entertainment Sep. 21 in San Juan Bautista at 18th Barrel Tasting Room’s Oktoberfest.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA

OKTOBERFEST 2019 18th Barrel Tasting Room will celebrate Oktoberfest, featuring music by Moondance Band. Attendees can indulge in Oktoberfest beer, sausages and sauerkraut, potato salad, pretzels and apple strudel. The original tenants of the 18th Barrel building, Joan and Peter, will perform, and a raffle will be held. Saturday, Sep. 21, 4-9pm at 322 Third St. Guests must be 21 and over to attend.

For information, visit tinyurl.com/yy4etp7l.

HOLLISTER

PARK(ING) DAY Parking spaces will be transformed into miniature parks at the first Hollister Park(ing) Day event downtown. Attendees are encouraged to grab a picnic lunch at local restaurants. Saturday, Sep. 21, 10am-noon in Downtown Hollister on Seventh Street between Monterey and San Benito streets. For information, call 831.636.4390.

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CHILI COOK-OFF Chili Champions 2019, the fourth annual police vs. fire/EMS charity benefit chili cook-off, will be presented by 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 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. For information, email 725squad@ gmail.com.

HOLLISTER

COMEDY NIGHT An evening of comedy will be held on the patio at the GardenShoppe. Cocktail hour begins at 6:30pm, with performances by comedian Mark Gee and a cover act beginning at 7:30pm. Food will be available for purchase, or attendees are invited to bring their own. No outside beverages. Space is limited; ages 21 and older only.

Saturday, Sep. 21, 6:30-9:30pm at the GardenShoppe, 364 Seventh St. For tickets and information, visit tinyurl.com/y3x67sz7.

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TURN THE KEY Aquamatic’s Hydramatic system closes

and opens at about a foot a second.

one that is connected to the cover drum to open the cover, and another that drives the rope reel to close it. The direction of the cover is controlled by a key, which sends hydraulic fluid to the corresponding motor, and travels about a foot per second.

Dankel said the system eliminates the clutch system found on other covers, which can frequently need repairs. Aquamatic’s confidence in its hydraulic system is apparent with its 20-year mechanism warranty.

The covers, which are certified to exceed the safety standards set by the American Society for Testing and Materials, were once primarily purchased just for the safety aspect, Dankel said. But now, costsavvy and environmentally-conscious customers are eyeing them for their other benefits.

A typical Hydramatic cover system is offered roughly in the $8,000-$12,000 range. But it pays for itself in the long run, with Aquamatic estimating that the cover reduces pool operating costs by nearly 70 percent through

reduced chemical use and energy consumption, while nearly eliminating water evaporation.

“There is a quantifiable return on investment with this product,” Dankel said.

Dankel said he and other automatic pool cover businesses have been lobbying in Washington, D.C. to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to allow pool covers to achieve a WaterSense designation. According to the EPA, WaterSense-labeled products and services are certified to use at least 20 percent less water, save energy, and perform as well as or better than regular models.

Although fall is approaching and dead leaves tend to find their way to pools, Dankel said the covers are meant as a year-round system not contingent on a certain season.

“The people that have an automatic cover never have their pool uncovered, because there’s no reason not to,” he said. “Manual covers aren’t as easy. Some will say ‘I’ll get to that later,’ but sometimes later becomes never. With this, you turn a key and the cover goes. ➝ 15

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VERTIGO DAY

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

A day dedicated to Alfred Hitchcock’s film, Vertigo, returns to San Juan Bautista for the seventh year. Attendees will see filming locations on a guided tour of San Juan Bautista State Historic Park and the town’s famous church.

Vertigo, newly re-digitized, will be screened on the Plaza Lawn. The tour is set for 3-4:30pm for $15 beginning at the Plaza Hotel, followed by the lecture at the Plaza Hotel Saloon 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.

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HOLLISTER TASTE AND TREASURES Girls Inc. will be hosting an evening of wine, beer and margarita tasting,

hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and live music. The fifth annual Taste and Treasures event will benefit Girls Inc. of the Central Coast, providing programs focused on

leadership and self-empowerment for girls ages 8-18. Friday, Sep. 20, 6-8pm at the San Juan Oaks Golf Club, 3825 Union Road. For information, visit tinyurl.com/ y2yl43as.

SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL Swank Farms presents its all-new Sunflower Festival. The festival celebrates autumn with familyfriendly activities including U-Pick Sunflowers in the giant sunflower field, a pumpkin patch and corn mazes. The event also includes pig races, a cow train, jumping pillows, mountain slide, photo opportunities and more. Saturdays and Sundays, Sep. 21-22 and 28-29, 10am-6pm each day at

Swank Farms, 4751 Pacheco Pass Highway. For information and tickets, visit swankfarms.com.

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.

For tickets and information, visit site.youthall.org.

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CULTURAL CONCERT

COMMUNITY CLEANUP

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. For information and tickets, visit norcalrenfaire.com.

of all levels are invited to join Project Art SJB in creating its next community street art mandala during Autumn Equinox Art & Ag. This free event will feature a block party with a market and show Sunday, Sep. 22, 9am-5pm in Downtown San Juan Bautista.

The street mandala will be led by River Sauvageau of Ojai on Polk Street between Third and Fourth streets. The event will also include music, poetry and dance at Flor y Canto, 11am-3pm at Credo Studio, 1 Polk St. For information, call 831.593.5077.

photographs and the opportunity to learn about the more than 107 bridges from San Benito County’s past and the people who made them possible. Wednesday, Sep. 25, 7-9pm at Wapple House Museum, 498 Fifth St. For information, call 831.635.0335.

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SAN BENITO BRIDGES The San Benito County Historical Society will make a presentation on the history of bridges in San Benito County. This presentation features old blueprints,

The third annual Latin Cultural Show and Outdoor Concert features an admission-free afternoon of outdoor Latin music and dancing. Guests are invited to bring their blankets, chairs and snacks to enjoy the sounds of Cumbia, Vallenato, Merengue, Salsa and more. Edgardo & Candela will perform live and dance groups from different Central and South American countries will perform. Saturday, Sep. 21, 3-7:30pm at Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center Amphitheater, 17000 Monterey Road. For information, visit morganhill.ca.gov.

COMMUNITY ART El Teatro Campesino is presenting a series of free community art-making workshops in preparation for its Dia de los Muertos celebrations.

The community is invited to create large masks, puppets, banners and paper flowers for use in the Nov. 2 festivities. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Multiple sessions are offered through Wednesday, Oct. 9. Spaces are limited. For information and session times, visit tinyurl.com/

y2jk65c5. To RSVP, email Cristal Gonzalez at gonzalezcris1987@ gmail.com.

SANTA CLARA VALLEY FALL PASSPORT The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley will host a month of wine tasting along the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail during Fall Passport 2019. Throughout the month of September, participants can meet winemakers and enjoy complimentary wine tasting, special perks and other surprises at the tasting rooms of more than 30 wineries along the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail. Fall Passport 2019 runs through Sep. 30. For âž? 13

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

BLOCK PARTY Volunteer artists

The community is invited to join thousands of Californians in removing litter by registering to volunteer at California Coastal Cleanup Day: San Benito Community Cleanup. Volunteers will help clean up an area near the San Benito River. Attendees are advised to bring a reusable water bottle, snacks, closed toe shoes, hat, gloves and sunscreen. Lunch will be provided. Saturday, Sep. 21, 8:30-11am at 2100 San Juan Road, Hollister. For information and to RSVP, call Dee Slykas at 831.637.2303.

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PREPARING FOR WILDFIRE

Much about mulches

DECORATIVE BARK Organic mulches should not be used within five feet of the house.

Organic mulches are highly combustible SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

By DWIGHT GOOD

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Editor’s note: This is the next installment in a series of articles on wildfire preparation.

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ulches play an important role in landscapes. They can reduce the water requirements of plants, cool soil temperatures, reduce the occurrence of weeds, control soil erosion and dust, and can visually enhance the landscape. Unfortunately, some popular mulches are also combustible, a bad attribute for residential landscapes located in high fire hazard areas, and can be easily ignited by embers during a wildfire.

Organic mulches are made from plant materials. These materials vary considerably in terms of size, shape and texture; factors that also influence

their flammability. Test results show that pine needle and gorilla hair mulches are easily ignited, burn fast and produce considerable heat. Other organic mulches, such as bark nuggets and wood chips, burn somewhat slower but also produce considerable heat. Partially composted wood chips produce very little flame and burn much slower than the other mulches, but burn hot via glowing combustion.

Inorganic mulches are derived from non-plant materials and include rock, stone and gravel. Most inorganic mulches are noncombustible and are good choices for homes located in high fire hazard areas.

Some important mulch tips for homeowners living in high fire hazard areas are: • Do not use organic mulches within five feet of the house. During a

wildfire, burning embers may accumulate in this area, providing ample sources of ignition for wood and bark mulches.

• Keep organic mulches several feet away from combustible materials such as wood posts, firewood stacks, wooden fences, decks, stairs, etc.

• Irrigating organic mulches may improve their ignition resistance, although the surface layers of mulch will dry out quickly during wildfire weather conditions.

No matter where you live, the most common reason homes burn during a wildfire is because embers land on something easily ignitable around the home. Remove leaves and pine needles from your rain gutters. Make changes now to reduce the ember threat to your home.

Most people believe that wildfires ignite homes through direct contact with flames, but it is rare to have a home ignite this way. Flaming brands and embers can travel a mile or more ahead of the active front of a wildfire and up to 60 percent of wildland/urban interface home ignitions result from embers.

Most of the activity that makes a home less vulnerable to ignition focuses on the home and its immediate surroundings. The Ember Aware campaign is intended to educate people on the risks of ember cast and the actions they can take to reduce those risks, to encourage residents to harden their homes against embers and/or to maintain those ember-resistant features, and to practice ember-safe housekeeping and landscaping. You can learn more at www.emberaware.com Fire Marshal Dwight Good, MS, EFO, serves the Morgan Hill Fire Department, South Santa Clara County Fire Protection District and CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit. He has 24 years of fire service experience.

For questions or comments, email Dwight.good@fire.ca.gov or call (408) 310-4654.

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11 Hollister Police Department and local Cal Fire. Friday, Sep. 27, 5-7pm and view the exhibit through Oct. 4 at the ARTspace ANNEX, 217 Fifth St, Hollister.

For information, call 831.636.2787.

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.

HARVEST DINNER

SPOOKY FUN Gilroy Gardens’ spooky-but-not-too-scary Halloween event is back with even more Boo. Little ones can trick or treat, sing and dance along to a live musical show or take a ride on the Boo Train or other “spookified” rides. A Marketplace filled with Halloween treats, wine, craft beers and more fills out the event. Friday, Sep. 27, 5-10pm at Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy. For information, visit gilroygardens.org.

information and tickets, visit santaclarawines.com.

JAZZ CELEBRATION Jazz @ Gavilan, Celebrating 100 Years, features three different ensembles including the Dahveed Behroozi Group, Michelle Pollace Group and Vardan Ovsepian’s VOCE Ensemble. Saturday, Sep. 28, 7-10pm at Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd, Gilroy. For tickets and information, visit tinyurl.com/ y2gwquyq.

Attendees will enjoy a five-course meal celebrating San Benito County’s Fall Harvest with Chefs Mike Fisher of Fisher’s and Becky Herbert of Farmhouse Cafe. Guests will enjoy locally sourced produce and meat featured in each course. Appetizers will be served and guests will be able to purchase beer and wine at the bar. Sunday, Sep. 29, 4:30-8pm at Fisher’s Restaurant, 650 San Benito St., Hollister. For tickets and information, visit tinyurl.com/y3copnom.

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ART SHOW San Benito Arts Council’s First Responder Art Show will celebrate the work of local fire and law enforcement.

The collection features individual pieces and collaborative projects created by first responders from Hollister Fire Department,

FAMILY FESTIVAL Taste of Morgan Hill returns for its 30th anniversary. This admission-free, family-friendly festival features a variety of arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, food, children’s activities, local wines and craft beers. Also featured is the Classic & Custom Car Show, with a variety of cars from hot rods to classic fire engines, as well as the

TINCTURE WORKSHOP Learn to make natural tinctures with locally grown herbs at the Tincture Making Workshop at Terra Cultura. Participants will harvest, work with, and learn about the many beneficial properties of lavender, rosemary and yarrow.

Also experience every step of the tincture making process and take home tinctures made and bottled in the workshop. Sunday, Sep. 29, 1-4pm at Terra Cultura, 1880 Cole Road, Aromas. For tickets and information, visit tinyurl.com/ y4oypy86.

CACTUS SHOW The Cactus & Succulent Society of the Monterey Bay Area invites the public to its biannual Cactus & Succulent Show and Sale. Guests are invited to judge the highlighted collections that have been entered and browse all types of cactus and succulent plants, pottery and supplies offered by vendors. Saturday, Oct. 5, 9am-5pm at the San Juan Bautista Community Hall, 10 San Jose St, San Juan Bautista. For information, visit mbsucculent.org.

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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ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVING Fremont Peak’s expansive views and astronomical observatory will be on display with public programs. The Solar Public Program offers the chance to view solar weather, sunspots and prominences with special telescopes and filters. An evening public program features a media presentation and the opportunity to observe the night sky through a 30-inch telescope. Both programs

will be held Saturday, Sep. 21, Solar program from 2-5pm and evening program from 8pm-midnight or later at Fremont Peak Observatory, San Juan Canyon Road, San Juan Bautista.

For information, updated program times and availability status, visit fpoa.net.

South Valley Quilt Association quilt show and live birds of prey, snakes and other creatures from the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center. Saturday, Sep. 28, 10am-7pm, continuing with a Street Dance until 9:30pm, and Sunday, Sep. 29, 10am-6pm in historic Downtown Morgan Hill.

For information, visit morganhill. org/taste-of-morgan-hill.

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GARDENING

Late-summer gardening Don't give up on gardening just because summer is coming to a close. There’s plenty of time left to plant and enjoy the most colorful— and delicious—season of the year.

For more tips and gardening ideas, visit burpeehomegardens.com and wave-rave.com.

—Brandpoint and is a rich source of vitamin C and folic acid because of its unique red color. They stand up to cool nights and frost, so they'll be popular at the dinner table late into the season.

Add color and a festive look to your porch, patio or garden AUTUMN COLORS Cool Wave pansies are suitable for the fall.

Many herbs and flowers are in season

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ummer may be winding down, but a new opportunity to garden is just beginning. Plenty of vegetables and flowers can be grown successfully in late summer and into fall, so it's a great time to refresh with plants that either thrive in slightly cooler weather or are easy to bring indoors once the temperatures start to drop.

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With Pesto Party basil from Burpee Plants, you can have your own actual pesto party. Bring the basil indoors when there is danger of frost, and keep the plant handy in a sunny spot in the kitchen so you can simply snip off leaves as you're cooking and entertaining. Just be sure to leave some foliage on the plant so it will continue to grow. If you make a bigger batch of pesto than you can use in one recipe, freeze the leftovers in ice cube trays to pull out and cook when desired.

Enjoy seasonal, fresh from the garden vegetables Kale Storm from Burpee is not only tasty, but it's lovely to look at in your garden with its purple, green and blue-tinged leaves. It can be planted either in the ground or also works well in a decorative patio or porch planter for those with limited space. Unlike some plants, colder temperatures enhance and sweeten kale's flavor, so it can withstand a hard frost or two.

Like a bit of variety in your salad? Burpee's Gourmet Blend offers a long harvest range, and it includes five different types of lettuces in one plant for a truly varied and delicious salad selection. A raised garden bed in a sunny location is the best spot for successfully growing these varieties of lettuce during the fall.

A stunning new Brussels sprouts called Redarling has a vivid red hue to offer even more color to your cool-season edible garden. It has a mild taste

Available in a variety of autumnal hues, Cool Wave pansies are a great choice to brighten your outdoor space for the season. Cool Wave's Sunshine 'N Wine is a vivid, bold yellow flower with decorative deep burgundy on the petals' edges, while Raspberry Swirl sports a gorgeous raspberry-colored design. In early fall, plant your favorites in a gourd, like a large pumpkin, to add a fun, festive touch to your front steps, porch or patio. Cool Wave pansies are easy to maintain and offer long-lasting, colorful blooms to ensure your outdoor space is looking refreshed and vibrant for the season.

To get some colorful perennials thriving in your garden, late summer is a great time to grow flowers like fragrant lavender, frilly dianthus or pollinator favorite echinacea (a native coneflower). Lavender plants can be grown in the garden or large planters and withstand drought well. You can use the florets in scented DIY projects.

Dianthus thrives in sunny locations and can tolerate a light frost. They make excellent cut flowers to enjoy indoors. Echinacea colors range from white and yellow to shades of orange, pink and red. All are great choices if you're trying to attract bees, song birds and butterflies to your yard.

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Aquamatic followed Last’s move from Canada to the United States in 1980, when the company opened a facility in Concord. The business moved to various locations in the South Bay before moving to its current Mayock Road location in Gilroy in 1997, where it operates out of two buildings totaling 45,000 square feet. It expanded in December to add a 25,000-square-foot design and fabrication center.

It boasts about 50 employees, with more than half working there for 20 years or more.

“We’re a family-first organization,” Dankel said. “We’ve been very open-door, and try to create within these walls a family atmosphere. But if you need to take care of something out there, don’t worry about it. This place isn’t going anywhere. That to me is very important.”

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Home fix-ups for fall and outdoor living areas for surface damage issues caused by hail, wind and heavy rain. Common damage includes cracks in sidewalks and driveways, as well as chips in siding. Address problem areas like these with an exterior filler, which can fill in exposed, vulnerable areas and prevent further damage. To save time and money, choose a multipurpose filler designed specifically for exterior repairs, like Platinum Patch Advanced Exterior Filler, formulated with innovative Weather Max Technology for long-lasting, all weather protection.

The mold-, mildew- and algae-resistant formula creates a durable bond that prevents discoloration, as well as cracking and crumbling over time. It is sandable and paintable and offers superior adhesion to porous and nonporous building materials such as brick, concrete, metal, composite or wood decks, vinyl or fiber cement siding, PVC trim board and more.

Inspect your roof SURFACE DAMAGE Multipurpose filler can prevent further damage in vulnerable areas such as cracked sidewalks.

Now is the time to prepare for winter

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ith cooler days and temperate weather, fall is a good time to get outdoors and tackle some larger home projects, as well as prep your home for winter.

“Cold weather can wreak havoc on your house, leaving you with a long list of repairs,” said Cathy McHugh, director of brand management at DAP. “It’s important to take preventative action now so you can enjoy the coming weather change, rather than making costly repairs later.”

Don’t know where to start? Here are the top five "must-do" repairs from the experts at DAP.

Refresh around windows and doors Temperature fluctuations and weather extremes can cause cracks and crumbling in sealants around windows and

doors. The resulting gaps allow air to creep inside, putting your energy bills on overdrive. In addition, if current sealant has any dirt build-up, the hot and humid weather of summer can foster mold and mildew. Protect your home and give your windows and doors a refresh and waterproof seal that stands up to the elements by applying a new exterior sealant like Dynaflex Ultra Advanced Exterior Sealant that will provide long-lasting, all-weather, waterproof protection, resisting dirt build-up and water absorption. It also comes with a lifetime mold-, mildew- and algae-resistant guarantee. It’s easy to apply and is paint-ready in just an hour, allowing you to quickly repair problem areas.

Repair imperfections and surface damage It’s important to take a walk around your property and inspect your home

Start by making a simple visual inspection of your roof. Before hauling out the ladder, use binoculars or zoom in with a smartphone camera to spot obvious damage. If your roof has a relatively flat surface and you feel comfortable on a ladder, then go up for a closer look. Shingles that are cracked, buckled, loose or missing granules need to be replaced. And of course, while you’re up there, be sure to clear any clogged gutters to prevent potential water damage.

Prepare your furnace for fall Now is the time to prepare your furnace for fall. Change the filter, clean vents and remove any dirt or dust that has settled on the unit and connections. If you suspect problems, schedule a professional to check it out now, rather than wait until temperatures drop.

For more information to help tackle your to-do list, visit DAP.com.

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