4 Can't Miss Events This Weekend

Gavin's Race

When:  6-10 p.m. Friday

Where:  Ocean Speedway, Watsonville

Why Go: Cheer on local law enforcement as they race around the dirt track at Ocean Speedway, a benefit for Soquel teen Gavin Jack. Gavin, the son of a sheriff's deputy, who is awaiting a heart transplant.

Cost:  Adults – $17; Seniors – $16 (over 65); Kids – $13 (6 – 12 years old); Family – $55 (2 adults & 2 kids)

Moon Viewing Party

When:  7-10 p.m. Friday

Where:  Props Restaurant and Lounge, Watsonville Airport

Why Go:  Props is hosting Orion Telescopes & Binoculars for a Moon Viewing Party. This family event is geared towards amateurs and beginning stargazers. Orion’s expert astronomers will be on hand with a few of their telescopes and binoculars, ready to answer questions and teach folks how to use their equipment.

Cost:  Free

California Grill Cancer Benefit

When: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday

Where:  California Grill, 1970 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville

Why Go:  All day, for breakfast, lunch and dinner, every penny spent by customers will go directly to Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services and the Katz Cancer Resource Center.

Cost:  Price of your meal

Oktoberfest & Benefit Concert with Grind Out Hunger

When:  3-6 p.m. Saturday

Where:  Palm Deli, Aptos

Why Go:   Seven kid bands will perform at this Oktoberfest event and home-brewed root beer, sausages, and micro-brews will be provided.  Proceeds to this benefit concert support  the “Be Natural Scholarship Foundation,’which provides financial assistance to kids in the music program and ‘Grind Out Hunger. ‘  Raffle tickets are available at: http://benaturalmusicsantacruz.com/2013/09/oktoberfest-oct-12/

Cost:  $3/individual, Free under three