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Friday, May 11

Pasatiempo art show

When: 4 to 7 p.m.

Where: Hollins House, 20 Clubhouse Road, in Santa Cruz

Details: Ceramics, jewelry, photography, paintings and other artwork will be sold to support a scholarship for a local girl golfer or girls high school golf team.

Info: 459-9177

Saturday, May 12

Junction Park flea market

When: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Junction Park, corner of Railroad and Junction avenues in Boulder Creek.

Details: 338-4144

Camp Joy plant sale

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., continues Sunday

Where: 131 Camp Joy Road in Boulder Creek

Details: Locally, organically grown plants will be available to buy at this nonprofit demonstration garden.

Info: www.campjoygardens.org

Second Saturdays in Boulder Creek

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Boulder Creek

Details: There will be a music and art festival at Boulder Creek Recreation Hall and merchants will have sales downtown as part of the town’s Second Saturday event.

Info: 338-4144

‘Miss Representation’ screening

When: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School multipurpose room, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton

Details: This award-winning documentary, by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, sets out to expose how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America. A discussion will follow.

Cost: Free

Info: George Wylie, 338-0578 or georgewylie@yahoo.com

Picnic and politics event

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Skypark, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley

Details: Bill Smallman, candidate for the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors 5th District, will discuss local issues.

Info: www.billsmallman.com

Art center open house

When: Noon to 6 p.m.

Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond

Details: A ceramic raku firing will be part of the festivities.

Info: 336-3513

Sunday, May 13

Mother’s day breakfast

When: 8 a.m. to noon

Where: Felton firehouse, 131 Kirby St., in Felton

Details: French toast, pancakes, potatoes, sausage and beverages will be sold.

Cost: $8 adults, $5 children

Info: 335-4422

Mother’s day service, buffet

When: 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Where: Mount Hermon Conference Center, 37 Conference Drive

Details: Mothers will be honored during a 10 a.m. church service, followed by the center’s annual Mother’s Day buffet beginning at 11:30 a.m., with seating until 2 p.m.

Cost: Buffet, $20 adults, $10 children younger than 12

For information: 335-4466.

Big Basin women’s history walk

When: 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek

Details: Take a guided walk and learn about the women who have been a part of Big Basin.

Cost: $10 parking

Info: 338-8883

Ohlone-style acorn preparation activity

When: 1 to 3 p.m.

Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton

Details: Park interpreter Lee Summers will help participants age 6 and older prepare a standard dish of acorns in the tradition of the Ohlone people.

Cost: $3

Info: 335-9348

Tuesday, May 15

Incoming sixth-grade parent night

When: 6 to 7 p.m.

Where: San Lorenzo Valley Middle School gym, 7179 Hacienda Way, in Felton

Details: Parents of fifth-grade students can hear a presentation on the SLV Middle School sixth-grade program, meet teachers and ask questions.

Info: SLV Middle School office, 335-4452

Circus in Scotts Valley

When: 5 and 7 p.m., continues Wednesday and Thursday

Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley

Details: The family-friendly American Crown Circus will be in town.

Cost: $16 per person, free for children age 12 and younger with an adult

Info: Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, 438-1010

Spring band, choir concert

When: 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Scotts Valley High School Student Union, 555 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley

Details: The Scotts Valley high school and middle school bands will perform music popularized by Queen, Adele, Rascal Flatts, The Blues Brothers and more.

Cost: Recommended donation of $5 per person or $10 per family

Info: www.svhsmusicdept.wordpress.com

Thursday, May 17

Business luncheon

When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where: Hilton, 6001 La Madrona Drive in Scotts Valley

Details: The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will host an Anthony Robbins Peak Performance Workshop to celebrate National Small Business Week.

Cost: $30, preregistration required.

Info: 438-1010

Free introductory watercolor class

When: 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: Scotts Valley Artisans, 230-D Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley

Details: Instructor Linda Curtis will lead this free class.

Info: 439-9094

SLV High open house

When: 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton

Details: Performances by the school band, a talent show, class showings and library walkthroughs will be open to community visitors.

Info: 335-4425

Friday, May 18

Dolphin spring fest

When: 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Hilton, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley

Details: Wine and beer tasting, food pairings, music, a raffle and a silent auction will benefit Scotts Valley Middle School.

Info: SVMS.ejoinme.org/springfest

Elementary school silent auction

When: 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Oak Tree Ristorante, 5447 Highway 9, in Felton

Details: A silent auction will benefit San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School art, music and science programs. Entry includes appetizers and a drink. 

Cost: $25 at the door

Info: www.slvebobcatclub.com

Saturday, May 19

First aid, CPR class

When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Felton firehouse, 131 Kirby St., in Felton

Details: The class includes pediatric first aid; adult, child and infant CPR; and use of automatic external defibrillators.

Cost: Free for Felton residents, $36 for others

Info: www.feltonfire.com or 335-4422

Children’s carnival

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Highlands Park, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond

Details: A day for families will include pony rides, a petting zoo, a balloon twister, inflatable slides, face painting, games and a barbecue.

Info: Danielle O’Brien, 428-2196

Bonny Doon garden tour

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., continues Sunday

Where: Throughout Bonny Doon

Details: Proceeds from the annual Hidden Gardens of Bonny Doon Garden Tour will support art, music and science programs at Bonny Doon Elementary School.

Cost: $20

Info: 469-0688 or 423-7728

Sunday, May 20

Un-pancake breakfast

When: 8 a.m. to noon

Where: Bonny Doon Fire Station, 975 Martin Road, in Bonny Doon

Details: Ham, eggs, biscuits, gravy, potatoes, fruit and beverages will be served, along with a bake sale and a raffle.

Cost: $12 adults, $6 children younger than 11

Info: 426-7933

Redwood Riders gymkhana

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Boulder Creek Stables (formerly Eddy Ranch), 15405 Bear Creek Road

Details: Riders of all ages can take their horses for activities and competition. Others are welcome to watch.

Cost: Free for spectators, $45 for riders

Info: www.redwoodriders.org

SLV chili cook-off

When: 2 to 5 p.m.

Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park, Graham Hill Road and Mount Hermon Road

Details: A chili-cooking competition will benefit Glen Arbor School. Attendees can sample the chili, listen to live music and vote for a people’s choice winner.

Info: Meghan Dunn, 588-1387 or slvcookoff@yahoo.com; or www.slvcookoff.com

Wednesday, May 23

Science symposium

When: 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School multipurpose room, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton

Details: Environmental monitoring students from San Lorenzo Valley High School will present scientific research on topics including local amphibians, tide pools, Fall Creek, Sudden Oak Death and local wildlife.

The Garden Faire

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley

Details: A full day of organic gardening workshops, demos and booths is free to the public.

Cost: Free

Info: www.thegardenfaire.org