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, 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:

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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:

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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

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Thursday, Sept. 27
Health screenings
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Mountain Community Resources, 6134 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: MCR staff members will offer screenings for glucose, blood pressure and body mass index during a free event.
Info: 335-6600
 
Chamber networking mixer
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: La Madrona Athletic Club, 1897 La Madrona Drive, in Santa Cruz
Details: The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a business networking opportunity and a tour of the La Madrona Athletic Club
Cost: $5 for members, $10 for prospective members.
 
Saturday, Sept. 29
Big Basin Founders’ Day
When: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Details: A special all-day event to celebrate California’s oldest state park will feature a melodrama, hikes, games for children and an evening campfire.
Info: 338-8883
 
Santa Cruz Mountains Harvest Festival
When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Downtown Boulder Creek
Details: A community celebration of the harvest season, in its second year, will feature local artists, wineries, breweries and musicians.
Cost: Free admission; cost of alcohol and children’s activities not included
Details: www.santacruzmountainsharvestfestival.com or 588-5628
 
Ben Lomond 125th anniversary celebration
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Park Hall, 9370 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Historical videos, slides and photos will be on display and a surprise guest is expected during a celebration hosted by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Ben Lomond Fire Protection District and Valley Churches United Missions.
Info: 336-8258
 
Friday, Oct. 5
Library book sale
When: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 W. Park Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: Gently used books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks may be donated at the library until Sept. 29 for the sale. Proceeds will be used for programming at the library.
Info:

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Italian Affaire fundraiser
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., in Santa Cruz
Details: A silent auction and live dinner auction with music will benefit Mountain Community Resources.
Info: 335-6600
 
Saturday, Oct. 6
Flea market
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: St. John’s Catholic Church, 5953 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Spaces are $15 in advance for Valley Churches United Missions’ annual flea market.
Info: 336-8258, ext. 221
 
Day in the Park, Night in the Hall
When: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Ben Lomond Park, 9525 Mill St., and Park Hall, 9400 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: The day will be filled with a barbecue, live music, dancing and events for children, followed by a night of live music and dancing to benefit the Ben Lomond Firefighters association. Evening events are for adults age 21 and older only.
Cost: Daytime events, $10 adults, $5 children; nighttime events, $10 adults
Info: www.facebook.com/events/267405560031559
 
Sunday, Oct. 7
Paper collectibles show
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Attendees can receive free appraisals of postcards and other paper collectibles.
Cost: $4
Info: Joseph Jaynes, 476-3262 or

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Saturday, Oct. 13
Lobster feed
When: 4:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 100 Big Trees Road, in Felton
Details: This annual fundraiser for Mountain Parks Foundation will star fresh lobster and sides, accompanied by live bluegrass music.
Cost: $60 with reservation
Info: 335-3174
 
Sunday, Oct. 14
Firefighters pancake breakfast
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Scotts Valley Fire District Station 1, 7 Erba Lane, in Scotts Valley
Details: The fundraiser breakfast will include engine tours, a jump house, face painting and demonstrations.
Info: www.scottsvalleyfire.com