Datebook – What’s going on in the valley

Saturday, May 29
Felton Remembers Parade and Festival
When: 10 a.m. parade, 11 a.m. festival
Where: Highway 9, Felton Covered Bridge Park
Details: Follow the parade into the park.
Sunday, May 30
Biology hike
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Discover the habitat of worms, in the style of “The Far Side” cartoonist Gary Larson, in “There’s Hair in My Dirt — A Worm’s Story.”
Info: 335-9348
Monday, May 31
Memorial Day Barbecue
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Mount Cross Camp, 7795 Highway 9, Ben Lomond
Details: Barbecue with silent and live auctions, local music, swimming and children’s activities
Cost: In advance, $12 adults, $5 children ages 4 through 9; on Monday, $15 and $6
Info: 336-5179 or www.mtcross.org
Tuesday, June 1
Relay For Life team meeting, fundraiser
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Tony & Alba’s, 226 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Those interested in joining or starting a team should attend. When diners mention “Relay Night” after 5 p.m., a portion of sales will go to the Relay for Life of Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley, which will be July 10 and 11 at Scotts Valley High School.
Info: www.relayforlife.org/scottsvalleyca
Wednesday, June 2
Vine Hill School retirement party
When: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Vine Hill School playground, 151 Vine Hill School Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Former students are invited to celebrate the careers of three retiring teachers, Raeanne Goodwin, Jane Hancock and Terry Hjorth.
Info: Kathy Hormel, 234-4905 or kh*******@***oo.com
Adoption orientation
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Room 206, 1400 Emeline Ave., in Santa Cruz
Details: Those interested in learning about adoption or foster care will have questions answered by Santa Cruz Human Services Department staff.
Info: 454-4024
Saturday, June 5
Redwood Mountain Faire
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5355 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: A day of music, crafts, children’s activities, music, food and drinks from five local breweries to benefit local nonprofits
Cost: Adults, $20 in advance, $25 at gate; students and seniors, $15 or $20; children ages 5 through 12, $5
Info: 338-6570 or www.slvrmf.com
St. Andrews Golf Classic
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Valley Gardens Golf Course, 263 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: A tri-tip barbecue will follow the tournament at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Drive, in Ben Lomond.
Cost: $55 adults, $40 children age 16 and younger; includes barbecue
Info: 336-5994 or 336-5157
SVHS principal’s retirement party
When: 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: Malone’s Grande Grille, 4402 Scotts Valley Drive
Details: A retirement party for Scotts Valley High Principal Gregg Gunkel, with hamburgers, fries and a drink, a silent auction and raffle prizes
Cost: $20, or $15 in advance; adults only
Info: Rene, re*******@*******al.net or 408-921-3440
Bonny Doon Art and Wine Festival
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Bonny Doon Airport gardens, 8647 Empire Grade Road
Details: Live and silent auctions, gourmet food, unlimited wine tasting, jazz music, artists, vendors, classic car and aircraft displays, presented by the Bonny Doon Community School foundation
Cost: $40 in advance, $50 at the door; tickets are limited
Info: 425-1934 or www.bonnydoonartandwinefestival.com
Denim, Diamonds and Wine Gala
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Country music, dancing and gourmet dining to support Rotary Club of Scotts Valley’s activities
Cost: $35 in advance, $40 day of gala
Info: Rob Slawinksi, 408-505-0708
Scotts Valley Farmers Market ‘Griller’s Delight’
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road
Details: Food-preparation methods will be on display, along with local vintners and breweries.
Info: www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org
Hemochromatosis support group
When: 10 a.m.
Where: DeAnza Park Clubhouse, 2395 Delaware Ave., in Santa Cruz
Details: A group for people with iron overload disorder; light refreshments provided
Info: 423-5542
Thursday, June 10
Scotts Valley networking mixer
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Red Brick Pizza, 6006 La Madrona Drive, Scotts Valley
Details: Join the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce for networking and $2 slices of pizza and beer or wine for $2.50.
Info: 438-1010
Saturday, June 12 & June 19
AARP Driver Safety Class
When: Two-day course, 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road
Info: Fred, 426-6472
Sunday, June 13
Bonny Doon fire team’s ‘Un-Pancake Breakfast’
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Bonny Doon Volunteer Fire Station, 975 Martin Road, Bonny Doon
Details: Ham, eggs, French toast, potatoes, fresh fruit, biscuits and gravy and more will be served. Festivities will include a bake sale, cakewalks and children’s activities.
Cost: Adults, $12; children under 10, $6
Info: Pam, 426-3080 or Michele, 427-2671
Monday, June 14
American Red Cross blood drive
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: San Agustin Catholic Church, 257 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Info: 800-733-2767-7 or www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code AGUSTIN)
Tuesday, June 15
The Great Blindini performs magic
When: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Library, 6299 Gushee St.
Details: Local magician The Great Blindini will perform and teach magic using recycled materials.
Info: www.feltonlibraryfriends.org
Pet travel class
When: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Animal Services, 2200 Seventh Ave., in Santa Cruz
Details: Learn how to travel safely with your pet this summer.
Info: 454-7303
Cost: Free
Sunday, June 20
Zayante Fire Father’s Day pancake breakfast
When: 7 a.m. to noon
Where: Zayante Fire Station, 7700 East Zayante Road, Felton
Details: Live music by The Casuals; proceeds will help buy equipment and supplies for the firefighters
Info: 335-5100
Tuesday, June 22
Scotts Valley Historical Society meeting
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Scott House, 1 Civic Center Drive, in Scotts Valley
Info: Virginia Hooper, 438-6506
Food Matters talk
When: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Library, 6299 Gushee St.
Details: Kids can make a real Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head with Kimberly Clark, while adults can listen as Sue Kuivanen talks about her book, “Parent’s Diet Handbook.”
Info: www.feltonlibraryfriends.org