Spotlight/Datebook

Boulder Creek book signing to benefit animal rescue
Boulder Creek author and painter Margot Slowik will sign her book, “I Love Boulder Creek: New Poems for an Old Town,” next weekend at Art Services by Steve Lanctot, 13026 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek.
The book is a collection of 33 poems, sometimes hilarious, about businesses in Boulder Creek. The book is available for purchase at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, Boulder Creek Pharmacy and Art Services.
Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 21, and Slowik will donate $1 from each book sold to Shelly’s Guardian Angels, a local group that finds homes for older pets.
Prints and cards of Slowik’s iconic “Christmas in Boulder Creek” painting will also be available.
For information: 338-3232.
Friday, Nov. 13
‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead’
When: 7 p.m.
Where: SLV High School Performing Arts Center, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: A comedic spin-off of Shakespeare’s tragedy “Hamlet”
Cost: $10 general admission, $8 students and seniors
Info: Nigel Bullock, 335-4479
Saturday, Nov. 14
Scotts Valley farmers market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Spring Lakes Park Art and Craft Fair
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 225 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Handcrafted items, baked goods, a raffle
Cost; Free entrance
Info: 438-2407
Senior center Holiday Craft and Gift Faire
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Crafts, gifts, baked goods, a raffle
Info: 438-8666
Hike to Berry Creek Falls
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, off Highway 236, in Boulder Creek
Details: This six-hour, 12-mile loop hike winds through redwood canyons and dry ridges and past Berry Creek Falls. Hikers should take water and lunch and wear layers.
Info: 335-6391
Used-book sale
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Baymonte School’s Fellowship Hall,
5000-B Granite Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Cub Scout Pack 604 will sell used books to benefit Valley Churches United Missions.
Info: 336-8955
Local artisan gathering at Mint
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 4652 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: A variety of local artisans will be present to meet visitors.
Cost: Free to attend
Info: 438-5900
‘A Taste of Scotts Valley’ dinner
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will present awards to six community leaders. There will be complimentary valet parking, no-host cocktails, auctions and dinner.
Cost: $75 per person
Info: 438-1010
‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead’
When: 7 p.m.
Where: SLV High School Performing Arts Center, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: A comedic spin-off of Shakespeare’s tragedy “Hamlet”
Cost: $10 general admission,
$8 students and seniors
Info: Nigel Bullock, 335-4479
Sunday, Nov. 15
Senior center Holiday Gift Faire
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Crafts, gifts, baked goods, a raffle and more are on tap.
Info: 438-8666
‘A Child’s Victorian Tea Party’
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Children age 7 and older are invited to drink tea, eat cookies and play a host of parlor games. Call to sign up.
Info: 335-9348
Breakfast at St. Michael’s Catholic Church
When: 11 a.m.
Where: 13005 Pine St., in Boulder Creek
Details: Donations collected at the breakfast will go to Valley Churches United Missions’ charitable works.
Cost: Any donation is welcome.
Info: Linda Lovelace, 336-8258, ext. 221
‘Vito & Friends’ perform at Henfling’s Tavern
When: 6 p.m.
Where: 9450 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: Monetary and food donations
will go to Valley Churches United Missions’ charitable works.
Cost: $5 donation or five cans of food
Info: Linda Lovelace, 336-8258, ext. 221
Final pancake breakfast of the year at Highlands Park
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Cost: $5 for adults, $2.50 for children
Info: 336-8900
‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead’
When: 2 p.m.
Where: SLV High School Performing Arts Center, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: A comedic spin-off of Shakespeare’s tragedy “Hamlet”
Cost: $10 general admission,
$8 students and seniors
Info: Nigel Bullock, 335-4479
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Story hour at Ben Lomond library
When: 10 to 11 a.m.
Where: Ben Lomond Community Library, 9525 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Info: 336-2665
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Boulder Creek Business Association meeting
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Liberty Bank, 13233 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Members and nonmembers will discuss events and fundraisers.
Info: Wayne Williams, 338-2627
Thursday, Nov. 19
Community talk about sustainable living
When: 6:45 to 8 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Acupuncture, 6227 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Skip Spitzer will lead a discussion on sustainable living.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-9690
Saturday, Nov. 21
‘Broom Bash’ at Quail Hollow
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Help remove unwanted exotic plants from park trails. Tools will be provided, but volunteers should take work gloves, water and a lunch.
Info: 335-9348
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