Datebook: Sept. 3 to Oct. 17

Submit Datebook items to [email protected], or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed. Check out www.pressbanner.com to submit your own listings that will appear in our online Datebook.
Friday, Sept. 3
Free music classes
When: 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Where: SLV School District Office, 325 Marion Ave., Room 21, in Ben Lomond
Details: Music Together offers free demonstration music classes for young children, infants, toddlers and preschoolers and their parents.
Info: Elizabeth Torres, 462-5195 or www.musicalme.com
Girl Scout pizza, movie night
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Tony and Alba’s Pizza, 226 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: All girls from kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to watch Disney’s “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam,” eat pizza, make new friends and explore the world of Girl Scouting.
Cost: $12; includes pizza, soda and Girl Scout patch
Info: Dana Bolotin, 633-4877, ext. 115, or [email protected]
Contra Dance
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: No partner is necessary for this lively Celtic-derived dance. Wear comfortable clothes and soft-soled shoes. This is a fragrance-free event; no perfumes or other scents should be worn.
Cost: $10 ($9 members), $6 for students.
Info: Paul, 464-0877 or http://santacruzdance.org
Saturday, Sept. 4
Davenport Artisan Market
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant & Inn, 1 Davenport Ave., in Davenport
Details: Local artisans will sell handcrafted jewelry, artwork, photography and more.
This is the last market of the season.
Info: 338-9199
Sunday, Sept. 5
Open farm community day
When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: Shumei Santa Cruz Farm, 6040 Bonny Doon Road, in Santa Cruz
Details: The event will feature lunch, a farm tour, booths from Bonny Doon vendors and performances by Shumei’s Taiko group. Admission is free.
Info: 427-2672
Tuesday, Sept. 7
Bill Monning at farmers market
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Felton Farmers Market, St. John’s Catholic Church, 120 Russell Ave., in Felton
Details: Assemblyman Bill Monning will have open office hours at a table at the farmers market to answer people’s questions. Folks are invited to call in advance with questions staff may be able to research.
Info: Santa Cruz District Office, 425-1503 or www.assembly.ca.gov/monning
Thursday, Sept. 9
Parent workshop
When: 5:30 to 8:30
Where: Mountain Community Resources, 6134 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: This workshop aims to help parents and caregivers increase their awareness of how to change unwanted behavior and encourage desirable behavior in children. Pre-registration is required.
Info: 335-6603 or [email protected]
Saturday, Sept. 11
Project Purr rummage sale
When: 7 a.m.
Where: Corner of Thurber Lane and Soquel Drive, in Santa Cruz
Details: Donate items from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at the above address.
Info: 423-6369
Community Health Fair
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Balance Studio Spa, 912 Lakeside Drive, in Felton
Details: Local healers and chiropractors will offer information about their services and will perform free evaluations.
Info: Melissa Stone, 335-8335
Ohlone Day Celebration
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 N. Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: The 25th anniversary celebration will feature nature walks, story-telling and song throughout the day.
Info: Jeannie Kegebein, 335-3174
Library auction, barbecue
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road
Details: The Scotts Valley Friends of the Library group seeks donations to be auctioned off to help with children’s activities, technology and study areas at the future branch.
Cost: $40
Info: Elizabeth Walch, 246-0666
Service for healing from violence
When: 7 p.m.
Where: St. Andrew’s Church, 101 Riverside Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: This service is for violence victims and survivors, relatives and friends of victims, witnesses and perpetrators.
Info: 336-5994
Sunday, Sept. 12
San Agustin Fiesta
When: Noon to 5 p.m.
Where: San Agustin Catholic Church, 257 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Meals are free if ordered before the day of the event, which will feature live music, games and a barbecue.
Info: www.sanagustincc.com or 438-3633
Wednesday, Sept. 15
Boulder Creek community meeting
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Fire District, 13230 Highway 9
Details: A no-host community meeting to discuss recent crime in downtown Boulder Creek and at the parks
Friday, Sept. 17
American Red Cross mobile blood drive
When: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: First Presbyterian Church, Taylor Hall, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Call or go online to schedule an appointment.
Info: 800-733-2767 or http://redcrossblood.org (sponsor code FELTON)
Saturday, Sept. 18
Scotts Valley Community Day
When: All day
Where: Throughout Scotts Valley
Details: Visit www.svef.net for a list of businesses that will donate part of the day’s proceeds to Scotts Valley Schools.
Info: Gina Johnson, [email protected]
Saturday, Sept. 25
Prostate Cancer Awareness Day
When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave., in Santa Cruz.
Details: Free blood work and prostate examinations will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon. Prostate screening lectures by Steven Roberts, M.D., will run from 8 to 9 a.m. and noon to 1 p.m. in the Sutter Room.
Info: 479-6629
Monday, Sept. 27
American Red Cross mobile blood drive
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: San Agustin Catholic Church, 257 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Call or go online to schedule an appointment.
Info: 800-733-2767 or http://redcrossblood.org (sponsor code AGUSTIN)
Saturday, Oct. 9
Mountain Parks Lobster Feed
When: 4:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Picnic Area 1, 101 N. Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: At this always sold-out dinner, the lobsters take center stage. A ticket promises 1½ pounds of lobster, corn, salad, garlic bread and desserts. Beer, wine and soft drinks are included, too. Tickets can be bought online or by phone.
Cost: $60
Info: Jeannie Kegebein, 335-3174 or www.mountainparks.org
Saturday, Oct. 16
Parkinson’s disease symposium
When: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St., in Santa Cruz.
Details: Featured speakers from Stanford Medical Center and the Parkinson’s Institute in Sunnyvale will give presentations, along with exhibitors offering products and services. Refreshments will be served. The day is free, but seating is limited; advance reservations may be made by phone.
Info: 877-438-3574
Sunday, Oct. 17
Children’s Harvest Festival
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Highlands Park, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: Hosted by the Children’s Center of San Lorenzo Valley, the day features an inflatable slide, a bounce house, children’s games, face painting, a magician, music, food and more.
Cost: Free
Info: Lisa Whitworth, 408-316-5120