Datebook

Saturday, July 24
Boulder Creek cleanup day
When: 7 a.m.
Where: Meet at Boulder Creek Antiques, 13164 Highway 9
Details: Take tools and gloves to help make downtown Boulder Creek pretty again.
Info: Chris Flynn, 338-0600
Blessing of the old trucks
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: Get old trucks with more than 100,000 miles blessed and then join a parade to Mill Street Park for a barbecue featuring Corralitos sausage.
Cost: Free
Info: 336-5994 or www.saintandrewsbenlomond.org
10th Redwood Dulcimer Day
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Boomeria, 60 Verde Drive, in Bonny Doon
Details: Workshops for all levels on the mountain (fretted) dulcimer, followed by open playing, snacks and fun
Info: www.redwooddulcimer.com
Full Moon Madness astronomy night
When: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park visitor center, 303 Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: A family event that highlights the phases of the moon, with telescopes, night hikes, crafts and music
Info: 335-7077
SLV Pop Warner pep rally
When: Noon to 5 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High junior varsity baseball field, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: A dunk tank, food, games and a raffle to launch the Pop Warner football and cheer season
Info: www.vyapopwarner.com
Teen Battle of the Bands
When: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Central Branch Library, 224 Church St., in Santa Cruz
Details: The second Santa Cruz Public Libraries Battle of the Bands will highlight the summer reading program.
Info: 420-5600
Book signing in Felton
When: 3 to 6 p.m.
Where: White Raven, 6253 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Joyce Oroz will sign her book, “Secure the Ranch,” the first in a planned Josephine Stuart mystery series. The story takes place in Santa Cruz and features businesses such as Johnnies Super and Shopper’s Corner.
Info: jo*******@sb*******.net
Sunday, July 25
Music in Skypark II
When: 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Houserockers, a 10-piece rock, swing and blues band, will be in town for a second year to support the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation. Sponsored by Kiwanis of Scotts Valley and the Scotts Valley Arts Commission.
Cost: Free admission; barbecue, ice cream and beer for sale
Info: www.svhouserockers.com
Native plant and garden design workshop
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Master gardener Carri Wagner will share tips and information about gardening with native plants.
Info: 335-9348
Cost: Free
Tuesday, July 27
Communicating with children class
When: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Balance Health of Ben Lomond, 231-A Main St., in Ben Lomond
Details: This workshop will teach parents to develop better communication skills, enhance their children’s communication abilities and help prevent behavior problems. Register in advance.
Cost: $20
Info: Amanda Fargo, 246-0456 or 336-1300
Thursday, July 29
Children’s carnival in Ben Lomond
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Highlands Park, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: A carnival for children age 5 and younger to introduce Early Head Start-Head Start, a program for low-income families and youngsters.
Info: Katherine Sloan, 469-1700, ext. 143
Saturday, July 31
Glen Arbor school parking lot sale
When: 8 a.m.
Where: Glen Arbor School, 9393 Glen Arbor Road, Ben Lomond
Details: Donate slightly used items before the sale, or rent a space for $20.
Info: www.glenarborschool.com, 336-3448
Sunday, Aug. 1
Sizzlin’ Summer Sunday
When: 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Baymonte Christian School, 5000B Granite Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Baymonte and Gateway Bible Church will team up to bring Grammy- and Dove-winning musician Brian Duncan to a festival with bounce houses, giant slides, carnival games and more for children.
Info: 438-0100.
Tuesday, Aug. 3
National Night Out in Felton
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: SLV Sheriff’s Service Center, 6059 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Meet San Lorenzo Valley sheriff’s and Cal Fire crews and the Santa Cruz County sheriff’s bomb squad during an annual celebration that encourages communities to meet law enforcement.
Info: www.nationalnightout.org or 454-2414
Wednesday, Aug. 4
Adoption orientation
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz, 543 Center St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Those interested in learning about adoption or foster care can have questions answered by Santa Cruz Human Services Department staff.
Info: 454-4687