DateBook

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. Publication is not guaranteed.
October 23 thru November 1
Halloween Haunted House
When: 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (or later)
Where: 9649 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond (almost across from Tyrolean Inn)
Details: Scary, frightening, fascinating house to walk through
Cost: Donation
Info: Dannon Black, 609-6555, da**********@gm***.com
Friday, October 30
ScottsValley Halloween Party/Art Show/Costume Contest
When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 218-D Mt. Hermon Rd., SV
Details: Drawn2Art showing students’ art work; family & friends welcome
Info: dr*********@gm***.com; 439-9233
Sunday, November 1-30
Embroidistry at the Coffee Cat
When: 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Coffee Cat, 255 Mt. Hermon Rd., Ste. A, S.V.
Details: Display of hand embroidered interpretations of well-known artworks, etc. through the month of November
Details: www.mardeenart.com
Sunday, November 1 (& on Nov. 8, 15 and 22)
Open Spa Days celebrating 12 years in business
When: Daily
Where: Balance Studio Spa, 912 Lakeside Dr., Felton
Details: Free 10-minute massage or upgrade options, health talk each day at 3:00 p.m.
See their website for more info., www.BalanceStudioSpa.com
Cost: Free 10-minute massage.
Info: Melissa @ 335-8335; me*****@ba**************.com
Monday, November 2 (thru November 13)
3^rd Fall Session of Performing Arts Classes
For Active Adults 50+
When: Call 316-4833, leave VM
Where: Congregational Church of Soquel
4951 Soquel Dr., Soquel
Parking: Behind church off Main St.
Details: Creative expression, healthy aging
Info: VM 316-4833
Wednesday, November 4
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 Karen Pushnik of Regional Transportation Commission
Cost: $17
Info/Reservations: Call Dave @ 336-8481 by Friday before the event
Thursday, November 5
Teen Readers Guild
When: 1^st & 3^rd Thursdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Branch Library, Gushee St., Felton
Details: Ages 13-18, snacks, book chats; bring/share favorites & learn about new books
Cost: Free
Info: Anna Augason, 427-7708, www.feltonlibraryfriends.org
Thursday, November 5
Climatology, El Niño, & Santa Cruz
When: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Library, 224 Church Street
Details: Citizen Science Program
Info: Jennifer Squires, 515-2802, je******@mi************.com
Friday, November 6
Jazz Music at Casa Nostra
When: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Casa Nostra in Ben Lomond
Details: No cover – Live Jazz Music featuring Joy of Jazz
Info: Casa Nostra 609-6132; or Joy 246-0349
Saturday, November 7
SpringLakesParkHoliday Art and Craft Faire
When: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: SpringLakes Clubhouse, 225 Mt. Hermon Rd., SV
Details: Handcrafted jewelry, gifts for adults & children, bake sale and much more
Info: Janet Hill, 438-2407
Saturday, November 7
Learn how to create a rhododendron plant from a cutting
When: 10 a.m.
Where: San LorenzoGardenCenter, 235 River St., Santa Cruz
Details: Mike McCullough of American Rhododendron Society will do class
Info: mc********@ar******.net; 408.920-0884
Saturday, November 7
Learn how to grow your own garlic
When: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: UC Santa Cruz Farm (directions, see http://casfs.ucsc.edu/about/directions.html)
Details: Learn to prepare soil, garlic’s fertility needs, seasonal care, harvest & storage.
Cost: See http://garlic2015.bpt.me
Info: 459-3240, ca***@uc**.edu
Saturday, November 7
Felton Library Celebration
When: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Firehouse, 131 Kirby
Details: Celebrate acquisition of the land for a new library and learn of plans for the property. Music, refreshments.
Cost: Free
Info: www.feltonlibraryfriends.org
Saturday, November 7
Holiday Arts & Crafts Faire
When: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Bonny DoonElementary School, 1492 Pine Flat Rd., B.D.
Details: Holiday arts and crafts event featuring fine artists and craft vendors, a chili cook-off, raffles and food.
Cost: Free
Info: 423-7742
Saturday, November 7
Community Awards Dinner
When: 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Where: ScottsValley Hilton, 6001 La Madrona Dr.
Details: ScottsValley Chamber of Commerce
Info: in**@sc*****************.com