Datebook

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Friday, Sept. 2
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, Sept. 3
Girl Scout car wash
When: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Cornerstone, 6320 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: The fundraiser will support Mariah Teal Lindberg’s Girl Scout Gold Award project to add murals, painting and games on the San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School blacktop.
Open house for sewing class
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; also 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: Instructor Stevie Clark will introduce prospective participants to new sewing classes in Boulder Creek and offer free sewing machine evaluations.
Info: 338-4144 or www.bcrpd.org
Dog adoption event
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: ACE Hardware, 218 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Center for Animal Protection and education will host a dog adoption event for friendly dogs in foster homes.
Info: 336-4695 or www.capeanimals.org
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. Booths are available, and hot dogs, ice cream, face-painting and art vendors will be on hand.
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 will be given to local public schools. Local police, fire crews and sewage department representatives will offer tours.
Cost: Free
Info: 334-1640 or www.svef.net
E-waste collection event
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 7 Erba Lane, Scotts Valley
Details: Computers, monitors, fax machines, printers, TVs, stereos, VCRs and cell phones will be accepted free during the ninth annual Scotts Valley e-waste collection. No appliances or tires will be taken.
Info: 438-0732
Open studio music and dance
When: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: 4637 Scotts Valley Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: Shuffles Dance Studio, Parrish Piano Studio and Kasdorf Voice Studio will host a free open house to educate prospective students.
Info: Susan Parrish 438-8081 or su***@****************io.com
Sunday, Sept. 11
Santa Cruz Post Card & Paper Collectibles Show
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: This annual show, dating to the 1980s, was previously held in Santa Cruz.
Cost: $4 admission
Info: Mike Rasmussen, 759-0259 or ra**********@*****id.net
Healing service
When: 7 p.m.
Where: St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: Prayers for healing after violence of all kinds will commemorate the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001.
Info: 336-5994
Sunday, Sept. 18
Vine Hill Elementary door painting
When: 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: Vine Hill School office, 151 Vine Hill School Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Volunteers can help paint the doors at the school.
Info: 438-1090
Sunday, Sept. 25
Young Life fundraiser dinner
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Mission Springs Frontier Ranch, 25 Frontier Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: This western-themed fundraiser will raise money for Young Life of Santa Cruz’s work with kids in Santa Cruz County.
Cost: Free admission
Info: Young Life office, 423-5478 or sa****************@***il.com