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, Oct. 26
Cycle shop grand opening
When: Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Cycle Sport, 203 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: A grand opening and ribbon-cutting event will celebrate Scotts Valley Cycle Sport’s new location.
Info: 440-9070
 
“The Music Man” opens
When: 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Where: Crocker Theater, Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive in Aptos
Details: Christian Youth Theater will stage the musical by Meredith Willson. Shows continue at 3 and 7 p.m. Oct. 27 and at 1 p.m. Oct. 28.
Cost: Adults, $16; children and seniors, $12; plus $4 ticketing fee
Info: www.cytsantacruz.org
 
Saturday, Oct. 27
Boy Scout rummage sale
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Felton Bible Church parking lot, 5999 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: Boy Scout Troop 604 of Scotts Valley is having its annual rummage sale, a major fundraiser for the troop.
Info: 336-3155 or su*****@*******al.net
 
Arts, crafts fair
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley.
Details: The fair will include original handmade crafts, a quilt display, a Kid’s Korral, pumpkin decorating, baked goods and raffles.
Info: 438-4360
 
Pumpkin carving, chili feed
When: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 W. Park Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: Participants can test their carving skills, with pumpkins and tools provided free of charge by the Boulder Creek Chapter of the Friends of the Santa Cruz Libraries. Homemade chili and cornbread will be available for purchase.
Info: dk********@*ol.com
 
SV Artisans show
When: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s BBQ Gallery at the Loft, 230 Mount Hermon Road, Ste. G
Details: During a reception for “My Best Friend,” a dog-inspired art show, artists will be available to discuss their work. A portion of all sales will benefit the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.
Info: 252-5013 or www.scottsvalleyartisans.com
 
Halloween Bash
When: 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Zayante Fire Protection District, 7700 E. Zayante Road, in Felton
Details: Lompico Community Center’s annual Halloween Bash offers candy and prizes for kids.
Cost: Free
Info: 435-3545
 
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Business With Pleasure ribbon-cutting
When: Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Business With Pleasure, One Victor Square, in Scotts Valley
Details: A ribbon-cutting event sponsored by Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Business With Pleasure’s new location.
Info: 430-9711
 
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Boulder Creek trick-or-treating
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Downtown Boulder Creek merchants
Details: Children can enjoy the Cat Walk with treats provided by local merchants. Trick-or-treaters are encouraged to walk the town counterclockwise. Volunteers are still needed at crosswalks for safety.
Info: Karen Mayer, 338-9355 
 
Friday, Nov. 2
Elite Martial Arts new location grand opening
When: 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: Elite Martial Arts, 216 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley.
Details: A grand opening celebration for Elite Martial Arts’ new location in the Kings Village Shopping Center will include food, drinks, live music, martial arts demonstrations and a raffle.
Info: 438-5425
 
Saturday, Nov. 3
Holiday Arts and Crafts Faire
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Bonny Doon School, 1492 Pine Flat Road, in Bonny Doon
Details: The fair will include a raffle, a chili cook-off and many vendors displaying their goods for sale.
Info: 426-0110
 
Sunday, Nov. 4
Beginning birding
When: 8 to 10 a.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Eric Feuss from The Santa Cruz Bird Club will lead a walk for beginning birders.
Info: 335-9348
 
Wednesday, Nov. 7
Sons in Retirement Luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz
Details: A catered luncheon will be followed by a talk by Robin Gysin on “Avoiding Con Artists and Assorted Scams.”
Cost: $15
Info: 336-8481
 
Scotts Valley antibullying workshop
When: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Brook Knoll Elementary School, 151 Brook Knoll School Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Positive Parenting Program, aka Triple P, will teach attendees how to recognize different types of bullying, why bullying happens and how to tell if a child is being bullied.
Cost: Free
Info: Garret Conway, 335-6603
 
Thursday, Nov. 8
“Mentir” workshop
When: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Mountain Community Resources, 6134 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: A Spanish-language workshop will discuss lying and how it affects families. Spanish-speaking parents are invited to attend.
Cost: Free
Info: Garret Conway, 335-6603
 
Sunday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day dinner
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Scopazzi’s, 13300 Big Basin Highway, in Boulder Creek
Details: The San Lorenzo Valley Museum will present a dinner and program to honor veterans.
Cost: $40 in advance, $35 for veterans
Info: 338-8382 or www.slvmuseum.com