Don’t miss Train Days, special sale at Harris-Lass Museum
TRAIN DAYS IN LOS ALTOS >> All aboard for Train Days, Sept. 15-16, at the Los Altos History Museum. The event, celebrating model railroading, is in its landmark 10th year
“We’re delighted to celebrate Train Days’ 10th anniversary,” said Kristen Fuller, event chair.
“What started as a small, one-time supporting event for a museum exhibition, ‘Trains Mean Business,’ has now evolved into a communitywide event that includes participants and friends from around the Bay Area that return year after year to enjoy trains and good times!”
The event features elaborate layouts, intricate scenery, scaled renditions of prototypes, whimsical engines and fascinating theme cars with steam, lights, even sound. Many displays are interactive, allowing one and all to pull a switch to see what happens.
Leading experts in the field, including rail safety authorities and gurus representing state train clubs, will be in attendance.
Participants will include the Live Steamers, Diablo Pacific Short Line, Golden Gate Toy Train Operators and the National Model Railroad Association. DETAILS >> Climb aboard Sept. 15 and 16 at 51 San Antonio Road, Los Altos. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $5; free for children under 4. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Food and ice cream trucks will be onsite. For more information, call 650-948-9427 or visit the website losaltoshistory.org/2018/07/traindays-rolls-into-its-10thyear-at-the-los-altos-history-museum/
HARRIS-LASS MUSEUM YARD SALE >> The HarrisLass Museum in Santa Clara will hold its annual Summer Yard Sale on Saturday.
The last farm site in Santa Clara is staffed by dedicated volunteers who are passionate about preservation.
The site consists of the handsomely furnished 1865 Italianate-style residence, a classic California barn, summer kitchen, tank house, landscaped gardens and Heritage Orchard.
The flea market will feature antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts, plus other treasures. Be on the lookout for reduce-priced merchandise at the museum Tank House Gift Shop. DETAILS>> The Harris-Lass House is at 1889 Market St., Santa Clara. Sale hours are 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Docentled tours are available. For more information, call 408-249-7905.
BENEFIT SALE AT ‘THE BOX’ >> The upscale resale boutique The Thrift Box,
known as “The Box,” will hold its semiannual Best of the Box sale Sept. 2122, a benefit for the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. Savvy folks know to arrive early to get first dibs.
The sale will feature china and glassware in a bevy of patterns at bargain prices, kitchen collectibles, cameras, sports items and military memorabilia. You’ll also find fine and costume jewelry, dolls, books, artworks, designer handbags, silk scarves, shoes, accessories and clothing.
There will also be an assortment of Christmas, Halloween and Thanksgiving décor.
DETAILS >> The Thrift Box is at 1362 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. The sale is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 21 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 22. The store will be closed Sept. 20 to prepare for the event (please no donations until after the sale). Totes, strollers, large purses and backpacks are not allowed. Credit cards are accepted. For more information, call 408-294-4490 or visit the website thriftbox.org/calendar.php
LACE MUSEUM SALE >> The Lace Museum’s Semi-Annual Vintage Lace Sale will take place Sept. 20-22.
The members-only presale will take place 5:308:30 p.m. Sept. 20.
The sale will be open to the public 9:30 a.m-4 p.m. Sept. 21-22.
While there, don’t miss the exhibit “Figural Lace: Lions and Tigers and Dragons.”
You’ll see an amazing display of the ways lacemakers have represented all kinds of figures into their work over the centuries.
The exhibit runs through Oct. 20. DETAILS >> The Lace Museum is at 552 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. Hours:
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and 7-9 p.m. on the third Friday. Also open by appointment. Free parking. For more information, call 408-7304695 or visit the website thelacemuseum.org