Community 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.
Saturday, June 11
Flea market
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Cost: Spaces are available for $15. Call to reserve one.
Info: 335-6905
Free sacred concert
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center, 37 Conference Drive, in Mount Hermon
Details: Blind singer, pianist and composer Ken Medema will perform a concert to open Mount Hermon’s summer concert series. Dinner will be available before the show.
Cost: Free, donation suggested
Info: 335-4466
Sunday, June 12
Free horse-health talk
When: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Learn how to keep horses healthy while improving property values and the environment. For teens and adults age 13 and older.
Info: 335-9348
Tuesday, June 14
Smart Start driving class
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Police Department, 155 Center St., in Santa Cruz
Details: The California Highway Patrol hosts driver-education courses to teach young drivers, ages 15 to 20, about choices behind the wheel. The CHP hopes to reduce the number of teenage injuries and deaths resulting from traffic accidents.
Info: Officer Sarah Jackson, 662-0511
Thursday, June 16
Museum fundraising dinner
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Scopazzi’s, 13300 Big Basin Highway, in Boulder Creek
Details: Dinner and a live and silent auction will benefit the museum. Items include a one-week South African photo safari.
Cost: $40 in advance, $45 at the door
Info: Lynda Phillips, 338-8382; or www.slvmuseum.com
Friday, June 17
Senior center barbecue
When: 4:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road
Details: Visitors can meet new senior center director Darshana Croskrey and dine on burgers, potato salad and more.
Cost: $8 members, $10 guests
Info: 438-8666
Senior bocce playoffs conclude
When: 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Skypark bocce courts, 361 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: The Scotts Valley Senior Center Bocce league will conclude its spring season with a tournament. The summer league begins June 21. Sign-ups are ongoing.
Info: 438-8666
Friday, June 17
Young Life yard sale
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; repeats Saturday, June 18
Where: 228 Farmer St., in Felton
Details: A huge yard sale will benefit local students headed to summer camp. Donations are accepted and can be picked up.
Info: sa****************@***il.com
Saturday, June 18
Boulder Creek beautification
When: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Where: Downtown Boulder Creek; meet at the corner of Forest and Pine streets
Details: Volunteers can join the Boulder Creek Business Association to help clean up the town. A continental breakfast and coffee will be served. Tasks will be assigned.
Valley Women’s Club rummage sale
When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 12788 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek
Details: Proceeds from the annual rummage sale will go to scholarships for SLV students.
Info: Hilary, 338-2247
YES! Saturday Serve
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: 111 Railroad Ave., in Watsonville
Details: Volunteers can join the Scotts Valley-based older-adult ministry Young Enough to Serve for light work projects for the Men’s Teen Challenge. Wear work clothes.
Info: www.yestoserve.org
Glenwood Preserve volunteer day
When: 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Glenwood Preserve in Scotts Valley; check website for details
Details: Volunteers can join the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County to help remove invasive species and explore the open-space preserve.
Info: www.landtrustsantacruz.org/calendar/110618-glenwood.htm
First aid, CPR class
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Felton fire house, 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Cost: Free for Felton residents, $36 for others
Info: www.feltonfire.com or 335-4422
AARP Driver Safety Class
When: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.; continues June 25
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: This driver-safety course is designed for older men and women.
Info: Fred Dunn-Ruiz, 426-6472
Free brass concert
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center, 37 Conference Drive, in Mount Hermon
Details: The King’s Brass from Indiana presents an evening of patriotic music, spirituals, and contemporary Christian classics.
Cost: Free, donation suggested
Info: 335-4466
Sunday, June 19
Birding walk
When: 8 to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Alex Rinkert of the Santa Cruz Bird Club will lead a group to explore birds in the park.
Info: 335-9348
Father’s day toy train show
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: Model and toy trains, accessories and more will be on display and for sale. There will also be a presentation from Brian Liddicoat on the Tunnels of the Santa Cruz Mountains at 2 p.m. for a $25 additional cost.
Cost: $10 day-use entry fee
Info: 335-4598
Hats off to Dad
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: A day dedicated to fathers will feature a chuckwagon barbecue, country music and train rides.
Info: www.roaringcamp.com
Positive Parenting Program seminar
When: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Club One, 100 Enterprise Way, in Scotts Valley
Details: Parents should register in advance for this seminar on “The Power of Positive Parenting.”
Cost: Free
Info: 336-9859 or dr**************@***il.com
Apple-growing talk
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Kathleen Navarez, from Cabrillo College Horticulture, will describe growing apples in the garden.
Info: 335-9348
Friday, June 24
Transition San Lorenzo Valley Film Series: Food & Sustainability
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9, Felton
Details: The group will screen “Food Inc.,” a film that explores the dark side of agribusiness and some new developments in sustainable agriculture.
Cost: $5 suggested donation; no one will be turned away
Info: http://transitionslv.ning.com/events
Saturday, June 25
The Garden Faire 2011
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: This educational fair will feature sustainable gardening techniques, exhibits and fun for families.
Info: www.thegardenfaire.org
Bonny Doon Art & Wine Festival
When: Noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Bonny Doon Airport Gardens, Empire Grade Road, in Bonny Doon
Details: This adults-only ninth annual fundraiser to support Bonny Doon Elementary School will feature wine and beer tasting, appetizers, antique aircraft, classic cars, live music and local and internationally known artists. The festival was postponed from June 4, and tickets for the earlier date will be honored.
Cost: $40 per ticket, age 21 and older
Info: www.bonnydoonartandwinefestival.com
Sunday, June 26
Bat workshop
When: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Visitors will learn about bats from Monique Lee, a bat rehabilitator and educator
Cost: $5
Info: 335-9348
Positive Parenting Program seminar
When: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Club One, 100 Enterprise Way, in Scotts Valley
Details: Parents should register in advance for this seminar on “Raising Confident, Competent Children.”
Cost: Free
Info: 336-9859 or dr**************@***il.com
Church music fundraiser
When: 3 p.m.
Where: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: Evan Zee, guitarist and award-winning songwriter, will perform to raise money for the church.
Cost: $15 suggested donation
Info: Randi Alves, 338-4590
SLV Community Band Concert
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Library amphitheater, 13390 W. Park Ave.
Details: A live band of valley musicians will present a program of old favorites, including marches, show tunes, folk songs and more.
Cost: Free
Info: 206-3623
Monday, July 4
116th annual Alba Schoolhouse Fourth of July barbecue
When: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Alba Schoolhouse, 12070 Alba Road in Ben Lomond
Details: The SLV Band will perform, and there will be a barbecue and other activities.
Cost: Free admission
Sunday, July 10
Positive Parenting Program seminar
When: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Club One, 100 Enterprise Way, in Scotts Valley
Details: Parents should register in advance for this seminar on “Raising Resilient Children.”
Cost: Free
Info: 336-9859 or dr**************@***il.com