Datebook

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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, 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 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
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

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Contra dance
When: 8 to 11 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9
Details: Dances are taught to attendees and no experience or partner is needed to learn the traditional dances.
Cost: $10 suggested donation
Info: santacruzdance.org
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 configuration. The tree will be raffled at the meeting.
Info: Ed Lambing,

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Mystery writer book signing
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Zinnia’s, 219-C Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Bonny Doon mystery writer Nancy Lynn Jarvis will sign books and share cookies for the afternoon.
Zinfandel port release
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Skov Winery, 2364 Bean Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Skov Winery’s zinfandel port release will include olive oil tasting and a jewelry showing.
Info: Annette Hunt, 438-4374 or

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Sunday, Nov. 20
Pancake breakfast
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: The senior center’s monthly pancake breakfast will return with piano styling by Char.
Cost: $5 for adults, $2.50 for children
Info: 336-8900
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
Historical crafts for kids
When: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Kids will create traditional, hands-on crafts from Ohlone, Mission and early American traditions.
Cost: $5 materials donation
Info: 335-9348
Friday, Nov. 25
Holiday gift wrapping fundraiser
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; continues Saturday and Sunday
Where: Trailer in front of Kmart, 270 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Gift wrapping services by donation will support safe-and-sober grad night festivities at San Lorenzo Valley High School.
Info:

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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.
Annual resource center party
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Mountain Community Resources will host its annual extravaganza, including auctions, music and food, to support the center’s services. Reservations are recommended.
Cost: $85
Info: www.communitybridges.org or 688-8840 ext 203
Saturday, Dec. 3
Kirking O’ The Tartans and feast
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: Attendees may take or wear their clan’s tartan and have it blessed. The festival will include a bagpiper and Highland dancers and a feast.
Cost: $10 adults, $5 seniors and children; $25 maximum charge per family
Info: 336-5994
Wednesday, Dec. 7
Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz
Details: The group invites women to attend a luncheon with music from the Gold Standard Chorus.
Cost: $15
Info: Dave, 336-8481
Saturday, Dec. 10
Holiday gift, craft faire
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; continues Sunday
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: Crafters and artisans will display their work for sale to benefit the Mountain Parks Foundation’s work.
Info: 335-3174, or www.mountainparks.org.