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, 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.
Friday, May 6
State-funded preschool open house
When: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton, next to ball fields
Details: Redwood Mountain Child Development Center serves families with children ages 3 through 5 years old.
For information: 335-3222
San Lorenzo Valley Amateur Radio Club special speaker
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Zayante Fire Station, 7700 E. Zayante Road, in Felton
Details: Eric Swartz, co-founder of Santa Cruz-based Elecraft, will speak about high-performance ham radio.
Info: Elizabeth Baker,

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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, $6 students
Info: Paul, 464-0877; or www.santacruzdance.org
Saturday, May 7
Softball rummage sale
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High parking lot, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Bake sale, raffle with San Francisco Giants tickets, a mountain bike and more
Info: slvsoftball.com
Camp Joy garden sale
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; repeats May 14
Where: 131 Camp Joy Road in Boulder Creek
Details: Vegetables, seedlings and one-gallon perennials will be sold.
Info: 338-3651
Garden tour, luncheon
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Starts at St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Participants will visit eight gardens in the area and finish with an English tea luncheon. Reservations are required.
Cost: $25 in advance, $30 on tour day; discounts for groups of four
Info: Pat Collins, 438-0388
Iris society show
When: Noon to 6 p.m.; repeats Sunday
Where: Capitola Mall food court, 1855 41st Ave., in Capitola
Details: Irises from around Santa Cruz County will be on display for Mother’s Day weekend.
Free financial planning clinic
When: 2 to 6 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road
Details: Attendees may ask specific financial questions and meet one-on-one with professional financial planners.
Info: www.scottsvalleychamber.com or 438-1010
Sunday, May 8
Mother’s Day pancake breakfast
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Felton Fire House, 131 Kirby St.
Details: Proceeds will be used to buy equipment and pay for training for Felton volunteers.
Info: 335-4422
Mother’s Day historical stroll
When: 12:45 p.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way in Boulder Creek
Details: Walkers can meet a pioneer, women’s club president and park founders to celebrate Mother’s Day with a half-mile guided tour and re-enactment in Big Basin.
Info: Doreen Devorah, Big Basin docent, 479-7798
Monday, May 9
Boulder Creek book sale opens
When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, May 13; open until 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Boulder Creek Branch Library, 400 Lomond St.
Details: A fundraiser for the library
Wednesday, May 11
‘Show Us Your Hope’ day
When: All day
Where: Santa Cruz County
Details: People are invited to wear purple and hang purple balloons or ribbon to show support for people who have been touched by cancer in preparation for the Scotts Valley-San Lorenzo Valley Relay for Life.
Info: Jackie Maurer, 335-7109 or

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; or www.relayforlife.org/scottsvalleyca
SLV Chamber networking mixer
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Century 21, 13210 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Those who attend should take business cards and raffle prizes to highlight their businesses. The evening will include a barbecue by Century 21 chefs.
Info: 338-2125
Thursday, May 12
Mayor’s visit to senior home
When: 5:45 to 7 p.m.
Where: Oak Tree Villa, 100 Lockewood Lane, in Scotts Valley
Details: Mayor Dene Bustichi will talk about economic development, the Town Center project, Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility and the new library. Call to RSVP.
Info: 438-7533
‘Shakespeare Behind Bars’ film screening
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 W. Park Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: The film follows a group of convicted felons as they produce “The Tempest” and reconcile their pasts.
Cost: Free
Info: 427-7703
Friday, May 13
SLV Elementary dinner, silent auction
When: 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Oak Tree Ristorante, 5447 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Proceeds will support science, music and art at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School.
Cost: $35 per person
Info: www.slvebobcatclub.com
Open auditions for ‘Annie Get Your Gun’
When: 6 to 10 p.m.; also 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Where: Bethany University Theater, 800 Bethany Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Director Paul Sawyer and musical director Rachel Nachison will cast actors ages 10 through 70 for this Scotts Valley Performing Arts show.
Info: www.svpaa.org or

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Saturday, May 14
Church flea market
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Spaces are available for $15.
Info: 335-6905
Mountain Community Resources yard sale
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Mountain Community Resources parking lot, 6134 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Proceeds from the sale will support MCR programs. Donations accepted on May 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For info: 335-6609
Henry Cowell bug day
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 N. Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: During this family fun day, children can play games, go on a bug hunt, create insect-themed art and more.
Info: 335-7077
Senior appreciation dinner
When: Noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Market Street Senior Center, 222 Market St., in Santa Cruz
Details: United Transportation Union will celebrate 30 years with a free dinner for seniors. A free shuttle bus will depart from the Scotts Valley Transit Center; call for departure times.
Info: 423-0319
Shakespeare in Boulder Creek
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 W. Park Ave.
Details: UCSC’s Shakespeare to Go troupe will perform a 50-minute version of “The Comedy of Errors” in the library’s amphitheater.
Info: 427-7703
Sunday, May 15
Bonny Doon un-pancake breakfast
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Bonny Doon Fire Station, 975 Martin Road, in Bonny Doon
Details: This annual fundraiser will include raffles, a bake sale, T-shirts and children’s activities.
Cost: $12 adults, $6 children age 10 and younger
Info: 426-3080
Scotts Valley Grand Prix
When: Noon to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Drive
Details: Amateur and professional cyclists will compete in the bicycle race’s second year. Kids can sign up to race in the competition, too.
Info: www.syzygysportsgroup.com
Historical talk
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details: Historian Randall Brown will speak about movies filmed in Boulder Creek.
Cost: Donation of $5 per family
Info: 338-8382
Tuesday, May 17
American Crown Circus
When: 5 and 7 p.m.; repeats Wednesday and Thursday
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The circus will visit Scotts Valley for three days.
Info: 438-1010
Scotts Valley schools spring concert
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley High Student Union, 555 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Bands and choirs from Scotts Valley high and middle schools will perform.
Info: www.svhsmusicdept.wordpress.com or www.svmsmusicdept.wordpress.com
Saturday, May 21
Boulder Creek Elementary carnival
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Elementary School, 400 Lomond St., in Boulder Creek
Details: A pirate barbecue, live music, a bounce house, game booths, a prize room, drawings and a silent auction are planned. Tickets will be sold in the elementary school office.
Info:

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Bonny Doon garden tour
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; repeats Sunday
Where: Starts at Bonny Doon Elementary School, 1492 Pine Flat Road, in Bonny Doon
Details: Eight unique private gardens will be opened to visitors to support Bonny Doon Elementary School.
Tickets: $20, available at local garden centers, Beauregard Winery or the school
Info: 469-0688 or 423-7728
League of Women Voters annual meeting
When: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Beachcliff Clubhouse, 863 Via Palo Alto, in Aptos
Details: All are invited to the league’s 46th annual meeting. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by May 16.
Cost: $10 for salad bar
Info: Maria Nesheim, 662-8845