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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, 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
Contra dance
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: No partner is necessary. Participants should wear soft-soled shoes and no perfumes.
Cost: $10, $6 students
Info: Paul, 464-0877; or www.santacruzdance.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.
Tuesday, Oct. 25
Eat for performing arts
When: 4 p.m. until closing
Where: Shadowbrook Restaurant, 1750 Wharf Road, in Capitola
Details: Shadowbrook will donate 30 percent of its proceeds for the evening to support upcoming Scotts Valley Performing Arts productions, if patrons mention the fundraiser.
Info: 475-1511
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

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Rock musical opens
When: 7 p.m.; also 7 p.m. Oct. 29 and Nov. 4 and 5 and at 3 p.m. Oct. 30 and Nov. 6
Where: Park Hall, 9370 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Youth theater company Spotlight Stage presents “Starmites,” a youthful, high-energy fantasy adventure in which humans and heroes conquer the sinister inhabitants of inner space and discover love, loyalty and strength.
Cost: $10
Info: www.spotlightstage.com
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.
Info: Beth Hollenbeck,

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Harvest and holiday craft fair
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Many handmade crafts and gifts will be sold by local artisans. Homemade canned and baked good, a quilt display and raffle will be part of the festivities.
Info: 438-4360 or http://stphilip-sv.org
Harvest celebration at winery
When: Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Skov Winery, 2364 Bean Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Michael Gatiher and local musicians The Coffis Brothers, The Babiarz-Scott Band and Rob Hastings will play, and there will be a wine tasting.
Cost: Free admission, $5 tasting fee
Info: 438-4374 or

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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

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Monday, Oct. 31
Trick-or-treat in Boulder Creek
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Downtown Boulder Creek
Details: Merchants will be open to give out candy to trick-or-treaters, and there will be “cauldrons on the corner” to accept donations to help light up the town.
Info: Karen, 338-9355
Wednesday, Nov. 2
Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Lunch will be served followed by speaker Jim Long, a veteran and docent on U.S.S. Hornet.
Cost: $15
Info: Dave, 336-8481
Saturday, Nov. 5
Silent auction
When: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: All proceeds from the auction will benefit humanitarian work in Brazil.
Info: 335-6900
Sunday, Nov. 20
Kids fun fest
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Children’s Center of San Lorenzo Valley, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: Festival will include a bounce house, slide, games, prizes, food, raffle, vendors, kids crafts, a pumpkin patch and more.
Info: Kat Gafford, 336-2857