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Today's events (September 5)

'Java with Jerry' in Los Altos
State Senator Jerry Hill will hold a public event with coffee where he will discuss legislative issues affecting the community. Hill will provide the coffee. Sept. 5, 9-10 a.m. Free. Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Los Altos.

Moonlight Run and Walk
A unique experience, these 5K and 10K runs and 5K walk will take place under the moon along the levees at the Palo Alto Baylands. Music, sponsor booths and other activities will be on hand. The event helps to raise money for the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund. Sept. 5, 7 p.m. $35 adult; $25 youth ages 6-12; free for children age 5 and under. Palo Alto Baylands, 1900 Geng Road, Palo Alto.

Richard Bostrom solo exhibit
Gallery 9 in Los Altos will mount an exhibit of wood sculpture and abstract paintings by Bay Area artist Richard Bostrom. An artist reception will be held on Sept. 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2-27, Tuesday-Saturday 11-5 p.m.; Sunday noon-4 p.m. Free. Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Los Altos.

Tomorrow's events (September 6)

'Radio Flor'
Cascada De Flores will perform a show of Mexican and Caribbean culture reminiscent of the early days of Latin American radio, complete with musical vignettes, jingles and radio drama. Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m. Free. Community School of Music and Arts, Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View.

43rd Mountain View Art & Wine Festival
This year's festival in downtown Mountain View will feature around 600 artists, live music, a premium wine tasting tent, a football viewing area, microbrews, sangria and an area for kids. Sept. 6 and 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Downtown Mountain View, 400 Castro St., Mountain View.

Los Altos Hills Hoedown
This year's Hoedown will feature food by Absolute BBQ Express, a horse show, live music, art, crafts, beer and wine, popcorn and a farmers market. Sept. 6, 3-8 p.m. Free admission; food for purchase. Westwind Community Barn, 27210 Altamont Road, Los Altos Hills.

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