Datebook

Submit Datebook items to pb******@*********er.com, 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, Nov. 11
Veterans’ dinner
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Scopazzi’s, 13300 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: San Lorenzo Valley Museum will host its second Veterans Day dinner. Veterans are encouraged to wear mementos from their service.
Cost: $40 for salmon, $45 for prime rib; veterans pay $35
Info: 338-8382
High school to perform
When: 7 p.m.; repeats at 7 p.m. Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School Performing Arts Center, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: San Lorenzo Valley High School students will perform the comedy “You Can’t Take It with You” for a second weekend.
Cost: $10 adults, $8 students and seniors
Saturday, Nov. 12
Holiday boutique
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Moose Lodge, 2470 El Rancho Drive, in Santa Cruz
Details: Gifts and crafts will be for sale and a raffle will benefit the Walnut Avenue Women’s Center. Burgers will be sold between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Info: la*********@********45.org
Free senior health fair
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Dominican Hospital Education Center, 1555 Soquel Drive in Santa Cruz
Details: A free event for those 65 and older with health screenings, physician presentations and information from local health agencies, organizations and vendors.
Info: www.mysantacruzdoctor.org
Craft boutique sale
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Sts. Peter and Paul Antiochan Orthodox Church, 9980 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: Vendors at this gift boutique will offer handmade baby gear, gluten-free foods, candy, jewelry and other accessories, fine photography, pop art and more.
Info: 336-2228
Boulder Creek Recreation art, craft fair
When: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; continues Sunday
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: A bake sale, local arts and crafts and a children’s art event from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday will round out this holiday fair.
Info: 338-4144
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
Portola, Castle Rock state parks fundraiser
When: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Air and Fire Gift Shop, 13124 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Author and teacher Loretta Halter will read excerpts from environmental-themed children’s stories; along with music, psychic readings and more, to help two local state parks.
Info: Loretta Halter, 338-6819
Chamber community awards gala
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: The annual Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards dance gala will celebrate the chamber’s community awards winners.
Info: www.scottsvalleychamber.com
Sunday, Nov. 13
Pancake breakfast for Valley Churches
When: After 10 a.m. Mass
Where: St. Michael’s Catholic Church Parish Hall, 13005 Pine St., in Boulder Creek
Details: The pancake breakfast, including eggs, ham, sausage, fruit, coffee, juice and more, will raise money for Valley Churches United Missions’ Christmas Project.
Cost: Donations requested
Info: 336-8258
Bat presentation
When: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Attendees will learn about bats from bat rehabilitator Monique Lee.
Cost: $5
Info: 335-9348
Monday, Nov. 14
Book fair opens
When: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Brook Knoll Elementary School, 151 Brook Knoll Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Brook Knoll’s Scholastic book fair will be open through Friday, Nov. 18. Cookies and apple cider will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16.
Info: 423-2454
Wednesday, Nov. 16
Women meet to celebrate century of voting
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Democratic Women’s Club will celebrate 100 years of women voting with a tour of the Scotts Valley library, lunch and a multimedia presentation.
Cost: $10 with reservation, $12 at the door
Info: Pat Shand, 688-2931
Author talk in SV
When: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: 251 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Author Devik Schreiner will talk about his new novel, “Darker Sky: A Cleft Mind.”
Info: 427-7712
Thursday, Nov. 17
Alzheimer’s educational workshop
When: 10:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Live Oak Senior Center, 1777-A Capitola Road, in Live Oak
Details: Dr. John Gillette will discuss the pros and cons of using medication to complement other forms of Alzheimer’s intervention.
Cost: Free
Info: 464-9982
Friday, Nov. 18
Thanksgiving potluck lunch
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Residents are encouraged to take a dish and attend a potluck Thanksgiving celebration at the senior center. Those who attend should also take their own place settings.
Info: 438-8666
Community food drive
When: 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: 235 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Century 21 Showcase will host a community food drive to benefit Valley Churches United Missions, including wine tasting, snacks and a chance to win an iPad. Raffle tickets will be sold at Century 21 locations and will be given free to those who donate a bag of food at the event.
Info: 438-8400
Vendor showcase
When: 4 to 8 p.m.; continues from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 19
Where: San Agustin Church, 257 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Direct-sales vendors selling products such as Avon, Miche Bag, Pampered Chef and Tupperware will be on hand for two days.
Info: Marianne, 438-6760 or md*****@*******al.net
Saturday, Nov. 19
Santa Cruz Bonsai Kai to meet
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Live Oak Grange Hall, 1700 17th Ave., in Santa Cruz
Details: Renowned redwood tree bonsai expert Bob Shimon will design and trim a redwood into a pleasing bonsai configuration. The tree will be raffled at the meeting.
Info: Ed Lambing, ed***********@*******al.net
Sunday, Nov. 20
Wreath sale
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Camp Joy Gardens, 131 Camp Joy Road in Boulder Creek
Details: Camp Joy’s 35th annual fundraiser wreath sale will support the garden’s educational programs and farm operations.
Info: 338-3651 or www.campjoygardens.org
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: This festival will include a bounce house, a slide, games, prizes, food, a raffle, vendors, children’s crafts, a pumpkin patch and more.
Info: Kat Gafford, 336-2857
Friday, Dec. 2
Art reception
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: White Raven, 6253 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Local equine and nature photographer Karen Asherah will be on hand to meet guests while Celtic, blues and folk music is performed by Rubin, Miller and Thomsen. Asherah’s work will be on display from Nov. 30 to Jan. 30.