Friday, Sept. 19
SLV Community Band rehearsals begin
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School band room, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Dust off your band instruments and come try it out. Semester fee benefits SLV schools’ music programs.
Friday, Sept. 19
SLV Community Band rehearsals begin
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School band room, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Dust off your band instruments and come try it out. Semester fee benefits SLV schools’ music programs.
Cost: $25 per semester
Info: Jon Christian, 335-3565
Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20
SVPA’s showcase musical, ‘HONK!’
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Bethany University Theatre, 800 Bethany Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Follows the classic tale of “The Ugly Duckling”
Cost: $17 for adults, $14 for students and seniors, $10 for children
Info: www.svpaa.org
Saturday, Sept. 20
Boulder Creek Fall Art Walk
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Downtown Boulder Creek
Details: This free event features more than 20 local mountain artists
Info: Chris Flynn, 338-0600
‘Ohlone Day’ at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 101 Big Trees Park Road, in Felton (off Highway 9)
Details: Ohlone people will share traditional basketry, songs, musical instruments, dance, language and history.
Info: 335-7077
Mountain Community Theatre fundraiser, ‘Duets of Broadway’
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: 9400 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Dinner will be served, and then actors will sing highlights from “Rent,” “Chess,” “Showboat” and more. Proceeds benefit the theater.
Cost: $30 donation for dinner, $10 for drinks and show only
Info: Richard Gaughan, 336-4777 or
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Sunday, Sept. 21
Habitat hike
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water.
Info: 335-9348
SVPA’s showcase musical, ‘HONK!’
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Bethany University Theatre, 800 Bethany Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Follows the classic tale of “The Ugly Duckling”
Cost: $17 for adults, $14 for students and seniors, $10 for
Highlands Senior Center pancake breakfast
When: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 8500 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Cost: $5 for adults, $2.50 for children
Info: Patti Smith, 336-8900
Tuesday, Sept. 23
Forum and networking meeting for home-based businesses
When: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Where: Rocky’s Café, 6560 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Bring two marketing strategies. The discussion topic is “Thinking Outside the Box!”
Info: Myrna Crooks Owen, 345-2084 or
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Thursday, Sept. 25
‘Dining for Dollars’ for Bonny Doon Elementary
When: 4 to 9 p.m.
Where: Mama Mia’s, 6231 Graham Hill Road in Felton
Details: A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the Bonny Doon Community School Foundation
Info: Gina Loftis, 419-4967
Friday, Sept. 26
American Red Cross Mobile Blood Drive
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9 in Felton
Info: 1-800-448-3543 or www.BeADonor.com
‘A Third Round for St. Michaels’ golf fundraiser and dinner
When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club, 16901 Big Basin Way and Scopazzi’s, 13300 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: Proceeds benefit the charitable works of St. Michaels Church in Boulder Creek. Please call for more details and an entry form.
Cost: $125
Info: Pat Valdivia, 338-4259
70’s Disco Roller Skating Party
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Sports Center, 251 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: All proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. There will be a 70’s costume contest, photo booth, food and more.
Cost: $10
Info: http://www.scottsalleysportscenter.com/70sdisco.pdf
Saturday, Sept. 27
Big Basin Founders’ Day and Redwood Jubilee
When: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way in Boulder Creek
Details: The celebration includes a melodrama, music, historic hikes and games for kids.
Info: 338-3944
22nd Annual Valley Churches United Missions Flea Market
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: St. John’s Catholic Church, 120 Russell Ave. in Felton (off Highway 9)
Details: Vendor space available for rent. $20 in advance, $25 on the day of the event.
Info: 336-8258
Sketch and watercolor journaling
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek United Methodist Church, 12855 Boulder St., in Boulder Creek
Details: Participants of every skill level will be encouraged to freely express themselves with sketching and watercolor in a daily journal.
Cost: $40
Info: Kristin Cohn, 338-6232 or
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‘Backyard Beekeeping: A Talk and Demonstration by Local Beekeepers’
When: 11 a.m. to noon
Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library, 230-D Mt. Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Learn all about bees from local beekeepers
Info: 438-9750 or www.santacruzpl.org
‘Bully Buster Seminar’
When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: Elite Martial Arts, 266-S Mt. Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Parents and children will learn how to deal with bullies and avoid conflicts without fighting.
Cost: Free
Info: Elliot Stone, 438-5425
Falcon Club’s fourth annual Texas Hold ’em tournament
When: Doors open at 6 p.m., play begins at 7 p.m.
Where: Community Center, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Silent Auction, no host bar and food. Register ahead of time. Benefits the Falcon Club at SVHS
Info: Lynn Bridges, 461-1291,
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Sunday, Sept. 28
Fiber Arts Fair – 101 things to do with string
When: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Learn about quilting, weaving, spinning, knitting, natural dying, braiding, rug hooking and others.
Info: 335-9348
Girl Scouts ‘Fun and Games Sign-Up Fair’
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: MacDorsa Park, 77 Civic Center Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Scotts Valley girls and parents are welcome to join the fun and games, and to register for Girl Scouts.
Info: Ruth Pierce, 458-4114
Ongoing
Tai Chi Classes
When: Mondays from
9:45 to 11 a.m.
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Cost: $3
Info: 336-8900 or Bill Wright, 429-5004
‘Together @ the Library’ at Scotts Valley Branch Library
When: Five Saturdays beginning Oct. 11, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Where: 230-D Mt. Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Families are welcome to come in, play and stay awhile.
Info: 438-9752
Preschool story time at Felton Branch Library
When: 11 a.m. Thursdays
Where: Felton Branch Library, 6299 Gushee St., in Felton
Details: Stories, songs and crafts. Ages 3 to 6
Info: 420-5339
Life drawing classes
When: 7 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Beginners and pros are welcome to drop in. Third Tuesday of the month is “long pose” night.
Cost: $8 members, $10 nonmembers
Info: 336-3513 or www.mountainartcenter.org
Picks ’n’ Pans book discussions
When: 3:30 p.m. third Friday of each month
Where: Felton Branch Library, 6299 Gushee St., in Felton
Details: Open to fifth- through seventh-graders.
Info: 335-6330
Ceramic classes for adults
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Info: 336-3513 or www.mountainartcenter.org
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