By Special to the Town Crier

Far from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley, historic Westwind Barn’s 18th annual fund-raiser will be held in scenic Los Altos Hills on Sept. 8.

The “Hoedown,” know for its entertainment and tasty barbecue, will open with a rousing performance by the barn’s Drill Team strutting to music on horseback. This will be followed by a pole-bending and jumping demonstration by youth members of the Pacific Ridge Pony Club, a display of graceful ballet-like dressage and an exhibition by young disabled 4-H riders.

Dinner at 6:45 p.m. features your choice of barbecued chicken or spare ribs, potato salad, barbecued beans, corn bread and dessert from Armadillo Willy’s restaurant in Los Altos. A no-host bar will offer soda, wine and beer.

After dinner, there will be dancing to live music in the cool night air.

Through the night, the barn will offer a raffle and silent auction of furniture, oil paintings, floral arrrangements, decorator baskets and services such as massages, manicures and hair styling.

Proceeds will benefit the 4-H program for teaching disabled children to ride, as well as Westwind Barn preservation efforts. The 60-year-old Westwind Barn is the property of the Town of Los Altos Hills, leased by the Friends of Westwind Inc., a nonprofit membership organization.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for senior citizens and children. For tickets and information, call Alicia Restivo at 941-6113 or e-mail www.westwindbarn@aol.com.