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, Dec. 2
Holiday open house
When: Noon to 8 p.m.
Where: Teal Salon and Beauty Boutique, 4625 Scotts Valley Drive
Details: The salon and boutique will serve appetizers, refreshments, samples and sell gift items. They are also collecting coats for the Coats for Kids drive.
Info: 439-8325
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 through 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
Scotts Valley library book sale
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Friends of the Library group will host a book sale. All proceeds will be used to pay for programs and supplies at the library.
Info: 427-7712
Swanton Berry Farm holiday fair
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; continues Dec. 4
Where: Swanton Berry Farm, intersection of Swanton Road and Highway 1, in Davenport
Details: Nine local artists will sell locally made products and fine art. There will be berry treats for sale and a raffle to benefit Davenport Resource Center.
Free Celtic concert
When: 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Air and Fire, 13136 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Amelia Hogan will sing Celtic songs and tell stories, accompanied by her Welsh lap harp.
Info: 338-7567 or www.airandfire.com
Kirking O’ The Tartans, feast
When: 6 p.m.
Where: St. Andrew’s 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
Sunday, Dec. 4
Children’s Christmas tree trimming
When: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Materials will be provided to make several types of Christmas tree ornaments at this popular family event. Cookies will be decorated, and door swags will be made.
Cost: $5 donation per family
Info: 338-8382
Quail Hollow house history talk
When: 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Naturalist Lee Summers will guide a tour through the Quail Hollow Ranch House history.
Info: 335-9348
Tuesday, Dec. 6
School band, choir holiday concert
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley High School Student Union, 555 Glenwood Drive, Scotts Valley
Details: Scotts Valley high school and middle school bands and choirs will perform holiday music for the community.
Cost: Free; donations accepted
Info: Beth Hollenbeck, [email protected]; or www.svhsmusicdept.wordpress.com
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 by the Gold Standard Chorus.
Cost: $15
Info: Dave, 336-8481
SLE night at brewery
When: 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Brewery, 13040 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Fifteen percent of food and drink checks will be donated to support San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School programs.
Info: 338-7882
Thursday, Dec. 8
Spotlight Stage auditions for ‘The Wiz’
When: 4 to 7 p.m.; continues Dec. 9
Where: Georgiana Bruce Kirby School, 425 Encinal St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Spotlight Stage provides professional theatrical training to boys and girls 9 through 17 years old. The shows are performed at Park Hall in Ben Lomond.
Info: www.spotlightstage.com
Stuffed animal sleepover
When: 5:30 p.m. through 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10
Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road
Details: Children may drop off stuffed animals for a sleepover at the library. Children will stay for an evening story time before tucking in the animals and saying goodbye.
Info: Jennifer Cockerill, 427-7700, ext. 7668
‘High School Musical’ opens
When: 7 p.m.; repeats Dec. 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School Performing Arts Center, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: San Lorenzo Valley Middle School students will perform the Disney Channel-themed musical.
Cost: $13 adults, $10 seniors, $8 students, available at the door
Friday, Dec. 9
Victorian Christmas dinner
When: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Scotts Valley Performing Arts will host a traditional Victorian Christmas dinner with cocktails to raise money for the troupe’s Youth Shakespeare programs.
Cost: $50 in advance, $55 at the door
Info: Lisa, 566-9411; or www.svpaa.org
Saturday, Dec. 10
Gingerbread House contest, holiday boutique
When: 8:30 a.m. contest, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. boutique
Where: Glen Arbor School, 9393 Glen Arbor Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: The school will host a gingerbread house contest during the holiday boutique and book fair. Registration forms for the contest are available at the school.
Info: 336-2932
Saturdoon local arts market
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Bonny Doon Elementary School, 1492 Pine Flat Road, in Bonny Doon
Details: Local artists will set up shop, offering crafts for the holiday shopper.
Info: 426-5628
Holiday gift, craft fair
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
Holiday bazaar
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: The Satellite will host local artists, musicians and authors at the holiday bazaar.
Info: www.thesatelliteinc.com
Sunday, Dec. 11
Free gift-making workshop
When: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Local artisans will lead a gift-making workshop for the whole family. Snacks will be served.
Info: 336-3513
Holiday wreath making
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Master Gardener Bonnie Pond will lead wreath making. Participants should take a pine or fir bough and wire. Decorations will be provided.
Cost: $5
Info: 335-9348
Felton Presbyterian Church Christmas Celebration
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Free event featuring music and a Christmas drama performed by the children. Soup and refreshments will be served after the program.
Info: 335-6900
Saturday, Dec. 17
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