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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, Aug. 19
Senior center tri-tip dinner
When: 4:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: City leaders Conrad Sudduth, Steve Ando and Ken Anderson will be the chefs. Tickets can be bought in advance at the center.
Cost: $10 members, $13 nonmembers
Info: 438-8666
Saturday, Aug. 20
Historical plaque unveiling
When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: A historical plaque will be unveiled, accompanied by the stuffing of a time capsule and an E Clampus Vitus barbecue.
Info: www.slvmuseum.com or 338-8382
Summer food drive
When: 2 to 6 p.m.
Where: Corner of Highway 9 and Highway 236 in Boulder Creek
Details: The Mountain Maulers roller derby team will collect food and school supplies to benefit Valley Churches United Missions.
Info: 338-4144
Boulder Creek Fire barbecue, dance
When: 4 p.m. to midnight
Where: Boulder Creek firehouse, 13230 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: For a second year, the department will host a barbecue and dance, including a jump house for kids and a bar for adults age 21 and older.
Cost: $15 adults, $7 kids, drinks extra
Info: 338-7222, ext. 29
Sunday, Aug. 21
Back to School Burger Bash
When: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: MacDorsa Park, 1 Civic Center Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks will be served, and new Superintendent Penny Weaver will attend to connect with community members.
Info: 438-1820
Highlands Senior Center monthly pancake breakfast
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: 8500 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Cost: $5 for adults, $2.50 for children
Info: 336-8900
Wednesday, Aug. 24
Local authors read selected works
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Luminescence Day Spa and Tea Room, 13140 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Info: Lizzie Lochner, 338-7546 or www.luminescencedayspa.com
The Work of Byron Katie
When: 6:15 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Felton (contact for directions)
Details: The evening will involve instruction in a process of questioning stressful thinking.
Cost: $5 to $15, by donation
Info: www.feltoninquiry.com or 335-7391
Friday, Aug. 26
Family home evening night, dessert social
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, 9434 Central Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: Participants can learn how to strengthen their families and bring them closer together through wholesome activities.
Info: Rachel Keyser, 216-6351
Saturday, Aug. 27
First aid, CPR class
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Felton fire house, 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Cost: Free for Felton residents, $36 for others
Info: www.feltonfire.com or 335-4422
Summer food drive
When: 2 to 6 p.m.
Where: Corner of Highway 9 and Graham Hill Road in Felton
Details: The Mountain Maulers roller derby team will collect food and school supplies to benefit Valley Churches United Missions.
Info: 338-4144
Boy Scout ice cream social
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Pack 604 in Scotts Valley will host an informational ice cream social for boys in first through fifth grades.
Info:
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Sunday, Aug. 28
Macramé crafting workshop
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Attendees can learn how to make macramé hangers for potted plants.
Cost: $15; preregistration required
Info: 335-9348
Fundraiser barbecue
When: Noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Park Hall, 9370 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: A barbecue with live music will raise money to put on the Redwood Mountain Faire in 2012.
Cost: $10 adults, $5 children
Info: 216-6535 or www.slvrmf.com
Music at Skypark
When: 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Extra Large and A La Lune will perform the third concert in a summer series to benefit music programs at area schools.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-4506 or
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Monday, Aug. 29
4-H spaghetti dinner
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Community Covenant Church, 2700 El Rancho Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Children 5 through 18 and their parents are welcome to learn about the club. Those who go should take a dozen cookies to share.
Info:
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Saturday, Sept. 3
Concert in the Park
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Junction Park, Middleton and Railroad avenues, in Boulder Creek
Details: Local band Take 1 will play. Hot dogs, ice cream, face-painting and art vendors will be on site. Booths are available.
Info: 338-4144
Sunday, Sept. 4
Concert in the Park
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Junction Park, Middleton and Railroad avenues, in Boulder Creek
Details: The Coffis Brothers will perform. Hot dogs, ice cream, face-painting and art vendors will be on site. Booths are available.
Info: 338-4144
Saturday, Sept. 10
Scotts Valley Community Day
When: All day
Where: Stores, restaurants, government offices and yard sales in Scotts Valley
Details: Proceeds from participating merchants’ sales and yard sales go to local public schools; also included are police, fire, wastewater dept. tours
Cost: Free
Info: 334-1640 or www.svef.net