Datebook: What’s happening in the mountains

Santa schedules stop in Felton
The Felton Business Association will host Felton’s Evening with Santa next weekend from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Felton Deck near Chopstix, 6249 Highway 9, and at the Felton Fire Station, 131 Kirby St.
A tree lighting ceremony at the deck will precede Santa’s arrival by fire truck and a parade to Santa’s Parlor in the fire station. For the first time, the tree will be lighted by solar power.
Children can have their picture taken with Santa and share candy canes, Christmas cookies and hot apple cider. Carols will be sung by a choir to complete the Christmas cheer.
For information: 335-9024
Saturday, Nov. 21
Scotts Valley farmers market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
‘Broom Bash’ at Quail Hollow Ranch
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
‘Footsteps of the Pioneers’ at Big Basin
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park: 21600 Big Basin Way (off Highway 236), in Boulder Creek
Details: Docent Doreen Devorah will lead an easy 3-mile walk that passes the site of the Maddock Cabin. Devorah will also tell stories of early settlers who lived in Big Basin. Take water and good hiking shoes.
Info: 338-8883
Food drive at Safeway
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 253 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Food for Thanksgiving will be collected for Valley Churches United Missions
Info: Linda Lovelace,
336-8258 ext. 221
‘Kirking of the Tartans’ Scottish feast
When: 6 p.m.
Where: St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: Those who have them are encouraged to take their clan’s tartan or wear their plaids. There will be bagpipes and dancing. Proceeds will benefit Valley Churches United Missions.
Cost: $15
Info: Linda Lovelace, 336-8258 ext. 221
Holiday book signing
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Art Services by Steve Lanctot, 13206 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: For every book sold, Margot Slowik, author of “I Love Boulder Creek – New Poems for an Old Town,” will donate a dollar to Shelly’s Guardian Angels.
Info: 338-3232
‘My Stupid Brother’ CD release party
When: 8 to 10 p.m.
Where: Park Hall, 9370 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Fundraiser for SLV High School Grad Night
Cost: $5 to $10
Info: Amber Walker, 336-0596
Readings from ‘A Voice for the Redwoods’
When: 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park nature store, 101 Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: Local author Loretta Halter will read to children from her new book. There will also be singing, decorating terracotta pots, and redwood saplings to take home and plant.
Info: 335-0782
Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 21 & 22
Wildflower walk at Big Basin
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park: 21600 Big Basin Way (off Highway 236), in Boulder Creek
Details: Join docent Scott Peden for a 4-mile walk Saturday or a five-hour walk Sunday. Take water, lunch and good hiking shoes.
Info: 338-8883
‘Santa’s Shelves Craft Faire’
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Felton Fire Station, 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Details: Over 30 crafters and artists, breakfast, lunch, and a bake sale. Sponsored by Felton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary
Info: 335-4422
Sunday, Nov. 22
‘If Houses Could Talk’ ranch house tour
When: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Lee Summers will lead a tour through the Quail Hollow Ranch House while telling its history and secrets.
Info: 335-9348
‘33rd Annual Wreath Show’ at Camp Joy Gardens
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 131 Camp Joy Road, in Boulder Creek
Details: Wreaths made with dried flowers, jams, garlic and onion braids, beeswax candles, honey, pickles, herbal products, seed and more will be available for sale. Camp Joy Gardens is an educational nonprofit.
Info: 246-1610
Monday, Nov. 23
CPR class at Felton Fire Station
When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Info: Ray Soler, 335-4422 or www.feltonfire.com
Tuesday, Nov. 24
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
Thanksgiving worship service
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Community Covenant Church, 2700 El Rancho Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: This service is open to the whole community and to adherents of all faith traditions. St. Philips Episcopal Church co-sponsors the service.
Info: 438-4276
Thursday, Nov. 26
Thanksgiving day Free Thanksgiving dinner
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9
Details: All are invited for dinner with all the trimmings.
Info: 335-6900
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