Submit Datebook items to
pb******@pr*********.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, August 14
SLV Museum Bear Exhibit and Networking Mixer
When 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: SLV Museum, 12547 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek
Cost: $5 member, $7 non-members
Info: Call or email Mary Andersen at 831-345-5972 or
ma************@gm***.com
if you need more information, would like to donate a raffle prize, or are interested in hosting your own networking event in the coming months.
Saturday, August 15
Free ACT practice exam
When: 8 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Higher Standards Academy, 444 Scotts Valley Dr. #7A in Scotts Valley
Info: 515-7373 to register
2015 Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Skypark
Details: Art, wine, food and fun.
Info: 438-1010
Flea Market
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, Felton
Cost: $20 per space
Info: 335-6905
Sunday, August 16
2015 Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Skypark
Details: Art, wine, food and fun.
Info: 438-1010
Poet/Speak: Open poetry reading featuring Nancy Hofman
When: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Main Library, 224 Church St., Santa Cruz
Info: 464-8983
Create your own Hupertufa planter
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch
Details: Call for supplies and description
Info: 335-9348
School Clean-up Op
When: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: SLV Middle School, 7179 Hacienda Way in Felton
Info: 335-3418 or
ro*@fe***************.org
Sit Down, You’re Served Pancake Breakfast
When: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Highlands Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Cost: $6 for adults and $3 for children
Info: 336-8900 or
se*************@cr****.com
Monday, August 17
Memory Loss seminar
When: August 17, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Library
Call for information: 334-0865
Tuesday, August 18
“When Music Worlds Collide,” Felton, CA
Cost: Call for information
Info: 335-2526
Details
Wednesday, Aug. 19
Workshop: Going Shopping with Your Child
When: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park, at Graham Hill & Mt. Hermon Roads, Felton
Info: http://first5scc.org/workshop-going-shopping-your-child-1
Friday, August 21
American Red Cross
Details: Blood donation opportunities
When: 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Where: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Address: 9545 Lovecreek Rd., Ben Lomond
Sunday, August 23
School Clean-up Op
When: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: SLV High School, 7105 Highway 9 in Felton
Info: 335-3418 or
ro*@fe***************.org
Wednesday, August 26
Jazz music
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Casa Nostra
Details: Live jazz music featuring jazz duo Paul Trigg and Joe Leonard
Cost: No cover
Info: 609-6132
Thursday, August 27
Willing Suspension Armchair Theater
When:7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Library
Details: Funny Ladies: Musings & Memoir from Hilarious Women
Cost: Free, but donations are appreciated
Info:
st******@gm***.com
Sunday, August 30
Music at Skypark
When: 2:30 to 6 p.m.
Where: Skypark, Scotts Valley
Details: Extra Large and The Joint Chiefs perform on outdoor stage, all food concessions support music programs in local public schools.
Info: www.KiwanisoftheValleys.org
Cost: Free
Wednesday, September 2
Sons in Retirement Luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:35 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall 216 Evergreen at Coral St. (3 blocks past COSTCO)
Details: Catered lunch by Barbara & Co. Talk by: Col. Brian Shiroyama former security officer for Air Force One, etc.
Cost: $17
Info: Call Dave at (831) 336-8481 by the Friday before the event.
Thursday, September 3
Boating safety and navigation three classes for registration
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Harbor Public Meeting Room, 365A Lake Ave. at the Harbor near the boat yard
Details: Boating Skills and Seamanship, Sailing and Seamanship, and Coastal Navigation
Info:
ws*****@gm***.com
.
Friday, September 4
Jazz Music
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Casa Nostra in Ben Lomond
Details: Live Jazz Music Featuring Joy of Jazz
Info: Casa Nostra at (831) 609-6132 or Joy at (831) 246-0349
Cost: Free
Sunday, September 6
Jazz Music
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Scopazzi’s Deck in Boulder Creek
Details: Live Jazz Music Featuring Joy of Jazz
Info: Scopazzi’s at (831) 338-6441 or Joy at (831) 246-0349
Cost: Free
Saturday, September 12
Women with mood disorders
When: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Ease Mountain Yoga, Ben Lomond
Info: 440-6970
Sunday, September 13
9th Annual Emergency Preparedness Day
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Home Depot parking lot, 2600 41st Ave. in Soquel
Details: Emergency communication demonstrations
Info: 462-5650 ext. 145
Sunday, September 27
Music at Skypark Concert
When: 2 to 6 p.m.
Where: Skypark
Details: Two bands, The Coffis Brothers and The Mountain Men
Cost: Donation proceeds from refreshments sale go to schools
Info: Kiwanis of the Valleys – 439-8018
Sunday, September 20
Santa Cruz Post Card and Paper Collectibles show
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: The Hilton, 6001 La Madrona Dr. in Scotts Valley
Details: An intimate post card experience.
Info:
jo*********@cr****.com
or 476-3262
ONGOING
Mountain Community Theater
Park Hall in Ben Lomond
When: August 21 through 22
What: New Works Night: Frank and Stella
Details: An original play written by Ian McRae; Directed by Robin Aronson
Info and tickets: www.mctshows.org or 336-4777
Everest Vacation Bible School
When: Aug. 3 through 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: San Agustin Catholic Church, 257 Glenwood Dr. in Scotts Valley
What: Games, crafts, experiments, songs, drama, and snacks.
Cost: $60
Info: 438-3633 Registration ends July 27
Vegan potluck
When: First Friday of the month at 11:30 a.m.
Where: Saint Michael’s Community Hall in Boulder Creek
Details: We are the only location around trying to save all life on earth — now declining by over 100 species a day due to 8 billion humans killing everything that lives.
Info: 338-3544 to RSVP or email
Ta*************@gm***.com
.
Together in the Park
When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park
Details: Parenting resources, craft projects, music, stories and healthy snacks. Parents, family members or caregivers, and their children meet for play and group activities.
Cost: Free
Center for Animal Protection is recruiting foster families for dogs
Details: The Center for Animal Protection and Education (CAPE) is recruiting new foster volunteers for dogs awaiting permanent homes.
Info: Nancy Eaton at 684-2421
San Lorenzo Valley “Women with Mood Disorders”
When: The second Saturday of the month from 3:30 to 5:50 p.m.
Where: Felton
Info:
dy***@ba*****.com
for details
Sound Meditation
When: First Sunday of every month from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Where: Mountain Spirit, 6299 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Discussion and practice on the use of sound to connect in meditation with Bruce Manaka
Cost: Free
Info: Shelby at 335-7700
Gratitude Wednesdays
When: First Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Mountain Spirit, 6299 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Mountain Spirit will donate 10 percent of sales to a local non-profit.
Info: Shelby at 335-7700
Mountain Spirit’s Writing Group
When: First Wednesday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Mountain Spirit, 6299 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Mountain Spirit’s Writing Group is a creative writing class led by Wendy Ledger.
Info: Shelby at 335-7700
Kids Fun Night at BC Recreation
When: Tuesdays, 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation Center, 13333 Middleton Ave. in Boulder Creek
Details: Potluck please bring a dish to share. Fun filled evening for kids 2-11years. Movie, crafts, games, and fun.
Cost: $20 per kid
Cooking and Homestead Class for Kids
When: Tuesdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation Center
Cost: $15 per kid
Bloom of the Present Weekly Monday Evening Meditation
When: Mondays except for federal holidays, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9 in Felton
Info: 831-212-6641 or bloomofthepresent.org
Touch Team iPad Memory classes at the Library
Monday and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Public Library, 251 Kings Village Rd. in Scotts Valley
Details: Join us in this supportive social setting, for a series of innovative workshops that use iPads to engage the mind and activate memory. No experience is necessary and iPads are supplied by the library and individual coaches are present to help with activities.
Info: Call to Register 427-7700 x 7615
Wilder Ranch Tours and Living History Demonstrations
When: Weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Wilder Ranch State Park, 1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz
Details: Visit an early day dairy ranch and step back in time to the late 1800’s at Wilder Ranch State Park. You can also play Victorian games or bring a picnic to enjoy on the front lawn, visit the farm animals and see what activities are taking place on the ranch this weekend, You may learn about hand quilting, watch blacksmithing, or wood stove baking techniques.
Info: 426-0505
Redwood Loop Walk
When: Saturdays, 1 p.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way in Boulder Creek
Details: Join us for this fun and informative guided half-mile stroll through a magnificent old-growth redwood forest. Meet the famous Mother Tree, the Father of the Forest and the incredible Chimney Tree on this 90-minute walk. Meet at park headquarters.
Cost: Free
Info: 338-8883
Old-Growth Redwood Walks
When: every Saturday at 1 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 N Big Trees Park Rd. in Felton
Details: Experience a guided forest adventure on a docent-led walk through the magnificent old-growth coast redwood forest. This is .8 mile long stroll lasting around 1.5 hours. The trail is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-7077
Embroidistry at Om Gallery
When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Where: Om Gallery, 1201 Pacific Ave. in Santa Cruz
Details: Hand-embroidered interpretations of well-known masterpieces, album covers, and original compositions by Ben Lomond artist Mardeen Gordon.
Cost: Free
Info: Mardeen Gordon at 252-7446
First aid-CPR class
When: Third Saturday of the month
Where: Felton Fire Protection District, 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Details: Ray Soler will lead a class for First Aid and CPR certification for community members. Times and registration details are available online or by phone.
Cost: Free for district residents and employees of businesses within the district, $36 for all others
Info: 335-4422 or www.feltonfire.com
TOPS club meet
When: Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
Where: Meeting room in back of the Felton Fire Department
Details: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is a group dedicated to loosing weight by encouraging healthy eating and lifestyle habits.
