Datebook

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.
Friday, Oct. 14
Aging workshops with Dr. Amy Hanson
When: 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Twin Lakes Church, Monschke Hall, 2701 Cabrillo College Drive, in Aptos
Details: Two workshops related to aging will be sponsored by Scotts Valley-based Young Enough to Serve. The sessions are titled “Not What You Thought: Embracing God’s Plan for the Second Half of Life” and “Passion & Purpose: Sharing Your Life with Future Generations.”
Cost: Free
Info: www.yestoserve.org
Free joint pain seminar
When: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Dominican Hospital Education Center, 1555 Soquel Drive, in Santa Cruz
Details: Physical therapists and pharmacists will discuss the latest in treatment and medication options for joint pain. No registration is required.
Cost: Free
Info: 462-7706
Vine Hill family fun night
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Vine Hill Elementary School amphitheater, 151 Vine Hill Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Families are invited to watch “Meet the Robinsons.”
Cost: Free
Info: 438-1090
Saturday, Oct. 15
Appliance, tire collection
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Across from the fire station on Erba Lane, in Scotts Valley
Details: Scotts Valley residents may drop off refrigerators, washers, dryers, water heaters and other metal appliances for free. Scrap metal and tires will also be accepted, but no TVs or computers will be taken.
Info: 438-0732
Santa Cruz Bonsai Kai meeting
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Live Oak Grange Hall, 1700 17th Ave., in Santa Cruz
Details: Attendees can learn from experts how to mix soil, trim small trees for planting and wire the tree for bonsai design.
Info: [email protected]
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
Details: The class includes pediatric first aid; adult, child and infant CPR; and use of automatic external defibrillators.
Info: www.feltonfire.com or 335-4422
Preschool open house
When: 10 to 11 a.m., repeats Sunday, Oct. 16
Where: Seedlings Preschool, 275 Farmer St., in Felton
Details: This art- and nature-based preschool for children 18 months to 5 years old will host an open house for parents.
Info: www.seedlingsecopreschool.com
‘Poe-ish’ magic show
When: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: The Great Blindini and Yankee, his Wonder Dog, will present a magic show for families to celebrate the work of Edgar Allan Poe with the library system.
Cost: Free
Info: www.santacruzreads.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 fair for friendly dogs in foster homes.
Info: 336-4695 or www.capeanimals.org
Monning to speak on environment
When: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Assemblyman Bill Monning will discuss environmental issues and other community concerns during a public talk organized by the Valley Women’s Club.
Info: www.vwcweb.org
Sunday, Oct. 16
Pancake breakfast
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: The breakfast will include pancakes and piano styling by Char.
Cost: $5 adults, $2.50 children
Info: 336-8900
Ohlone-style acorn cookery
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Participants age 6 and older will shell, pound and leach acorns and prepare a traditional, nutritious Ohlone dish. Space is limited.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348
Thursday, Oct. 20
Halloween crafts
When: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: South Street Centre, 12685 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Children who attend will make corn seed necklaces, masks, spiders and ghosts.
Cost: $10 per family
Info: 338-2540 or [email protected]
Friday, Oct. 21
Henry Cowell video screening
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park visitor center, 101 Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: Fred and Roberta McPherson will show their video, “The Natural Wonders of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.” Those who wish to attend must call for reservations.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-3174
Diversity Center casino fundraiser
When: 7 to 11 p.m.
Where: Peachwoods, 555 Highway 17, in Santa Cruz
Details: This annual casino night is a fundraiser for the Diversity Center of Santa Cruz.
Cost: $25 to $75
Info: www.diversitycenter.org
Saturday, Oct. 22
Free art day
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek.
Details: Local artist Dennis Gobets will work on art projects with children.
Info: 338-4144
Sunday, Oct. 23
It’s a Small World microscope viewing
When: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Residents will learn about small creatures using a microscope with naturalist Lee Summers. Space is limited.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348.
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Community forum on underage drinking
When: 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Simpkins Swim Center, 979 17th Ave., in Santa Cruz
Details: Community members, school representatives, business owners, law enforcement, government officials and people from faith-based and community groups are invited to share their questions and comments related to underage drinking.
Info: Sarah Jackson, California Highway Patrol, 662-0511
Friday, Oct. 28
Fall Festival, Day of the Dead potluck
When: 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: South Street Centre, 12685 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Attendees will make seasonal crafts, decorate a sugar skull and more. Those who go should take food to share.
Cost: Donations will be accepted
Info: 338-2540 or [email protected]
Saturday, Oct. 29
SLV job fair
When: 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, Taylor Hall, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Valley employers will be on hand with job opportunities for locals. The event is organized by the SLV Chamber of Commerce, and businesses are invited to sign up to participate.
Info: Beth Hollenbeck, [email protected]
Lompico Community Center Halloween bash
When: 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Zayante Fire Station, 7700 E. Zayante Road, in Felton
Details: The party will include carnival games, a cake walk, a raffle, a silent auction and more.
Cost: Free
Info: Gail Jones, 335-4084 or [email protected].