DATEBOOK: Nov. 3 to Dec. 5

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Wednesday, Nov. 3
Bonny Doon Fire Safe council to meet
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Bonny Doon School, 1492 Pine Flat Road
Details: The first official meeting of the fire safe council to plan fire safety in Bonny Doon.
Info: Joe Christy, 515-8389; or bd*********@**hu.net
Friday, Nov. 5
Water district opens demo garden
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Water District Office, 2 Civic Center Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: The district will host a grand opening ceremony for its newly installed Water-Smart Demonstration Garden.
Info: Haleigh Kleinman, 438-2363
First Friday Contra Dance
When: 7:40 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: No partner necessary; wear soft-soled shoes. No perfumes, please.
Cost: $10, students $6
Info: Paul, 464-0877 or www.santacruzdance.org
Film series begins
When: 7 p.m.
Where: The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9, Felton
Details: Transition San Lorenzo Valley will kick off its monthly film series with a screening of “The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream.”
Cost: Suggested donation $5; no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Info: Steve, di***********@***oo.com
Saturday, Nov. 6
SVHS choir performs at Sing for Your Life
When: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Proceeds from Sing For Your Life will help the choral groups at participating schools.
Cost: $15
Info: Beth Hollenbeck, bh*********@**************ca.us or 438-9555, ext. 170
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 6 and 7
Craft, gift fair
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center and Community Center, 360 and 370 Kings Village Road.
Details: Crafters of all ages will showcase their treasures. All proceeds will benefit the senior center.
Info: 438-8666
Tuesday, Nov. 9
Relay For Life volunteer meeting
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s BBQ Restaurant and Catering, 230-G Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Those interested in starting a team, volunteering or helping plan the event to benefit the American Cancer Society are encouraged to attend.
Info: va*************@*****il.com or 335-7109
Wednesday, Nov. 10
Scotts Valley financial planning clinic
When: 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: This is a one-on-one chance for the public to address specific financial questions with local professional financial planners, sponsored by the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Info: Joye Breton, 438-1010
Cost: Free
SLV Girls Softball registration
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Elementary School’s multipurpose room, 400 W. Lomond St., in Boulder Creek
Details: Softball registration is for girls in kindergarten through age 14.
Info: www.slvgs.org
Thursday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day dinner
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Scopazzi’s Restaurant, 13300 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek
Details: A benefit for the San Lorenzo Valley Museum
Cost: $35 for military personnel, $40 in advance
Info: 338-8382
Friday, Nov. 12
Art night
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Recreation Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: Families are invited for a night of free art projects and crafts, hosted by Recreation Hall staff and local artists. Artists are welcome to showcase their work.
Info: 338-4144
Saturday, Nov. 13
Craft fair
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Recreation Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: Attendees can explore work by local artists and crafters and enjoy baked goods and beverages, along with music from local bands. The Rec Hall is still looking for artists to participate.
Info: 338-4144
SLV Girls Softball registration
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Ben Lomond Fire Department, 9430 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: Softball registration is for girls in kindergarten through age 14.
Info: www.slvgs.org
Community forum on school parcel tax
When: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road
Details: The forum will discuss a parcel tax for Scotts Valley schools, including what the state budget crisis has meant for schools in the community and possible solutions.
Info: Jondi Gumz, 461-1120 or jo*******@***oo.com
Bonny Doon arts and craft fair
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Bonny Doon School, 1492 Pine Flat Road, Bonny Doon
Details: Artisans selling their wares, a chili cook-off and more
Info: 426-0110
Scotts Valley community awards dinner
When: 5 to 10 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Scotts Valley Chamber will present silent and live auctions, food and entertainment.
Info: Joye Breton, 438-1010
‘Music and Art With Some Heart’
When: 5:30 to 10 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road
Details: An evening of music and art to raise cash for Project AK-47, which helps rescue and find homes for child soldiers around the world.
Cost: Free admission.
Info: te**********@**.com
Thursday, Nov. 18
Ribbon cutting, networking mixer
Where: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s BBQ Restaurant and Catering, 230-G Mount Hermon Road., in Scotts Valley
Details: Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will celebrate a ribbon cutting and mixer at the new home of Bruno’s BBQ in Scotts Valley. Business people are invited to take raffle donations to showcase their businesses.
Info: Joye Breton, 438-1010
Friday, Nov. 26
Trail talk
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Sempervirens Room at Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek.
Details: Learn about activities and trails at the park.
Info: 338-8883
Sunday, Dec. 5
Scotts Valley Christmas tree-lighting festival
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley.
Details: An annual Christmas season kickoff with hot chocolate, coffee, cookies, caroling and the tree lighting with the arrival of Santa Claus on the fire engine.