Datebook

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Friday, Sept. 21
‘Miracle’ auditions begin
When: 6:30 to 9 p.m.; also 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23
Where: Park Hall, 9400 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Auditions for a new production of “Miracle on 34th Street” will consist of readings from the script. Details and a cast list can be found on Mountain Community Theater’s website. Callbacks are from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24.
Info: www.mctshows.org
 
Saturday, Sept. 22
Green building, sustainable living open house
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Phillips sustainable living home, 310 El Alamein Road, in Felton
Details: A workshop and fall equinox tour will highlight green building, passive solar design and sustainable living concepts.
Cost: Free
Info: 359-0828 or www.phillipssustainableliving.com
 
Art in the park
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Spring Lakes Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 225 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Seventeen artists will have artwork on display, including watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings, photography and jewelry.
Info: Maryanne, 600-7142
 
Organ recital
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 9545 Love Creek Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Concert organist James Welch will perform a free recital.
Info: ka**********@*****st.net
 
Sunday, Sept. 23
Plant propagation workshop
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: A master gardener will teach how to divide plants and other tricks of propagation.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348
 
Tuesday, Sept. 25
Public safety workshop
When: 9 a.m.
Where: The Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Smart on Crime Santa Cruz County and the Community Corrections Partnership will host a workshop about public safety resources and aspects of the criminal justice system that affect the community.
Cost: Free
Info: mj*****@*********sc.org or 465-2207
 
Back-to-school social
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Glen Arbor School, 9393 Glen Arbor Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Families can meet with the school staff, find out what programs are offered and learn about plans for the school year.
Cost: Free
Info: 336-2932 or