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Friday, June 3
Chamber bocce tournament, member barbecue
When: Noon to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: A bocce ball tournament will highlight the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual chamber membership barbecue. Call to sign up.
Info: 438-1010
Year-end ice cream social
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Vine Hill Elementary School, 151 Vine Hill School Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: This is a free event sponsored by the Vine Hill PTA.
Info: 438-1090
Saturday, June 4
Saint Andrew’s Annual Golf Classic
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Valley Gardens Golf Course, 263 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: A barbecue tri-tip lunch will follow at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Drive, in Ben Lomond.
Cost: Golf and barbecue, $55 adults, $40 up to age 16. Barbecue only, $10 and $5.
Info: 336-5994 or 336-5157
Seventh annual Woof-to-Woof
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: This annual fair for dogs and their owners will include demonstrations, food and fun.
Info: www.wooftowoof.com
Redwood Mountain Faire
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; repeats Sunday
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: The day will include music and fun to support nonprofits in the area.
Cost: Admission prices are online.
Info: www.redwoodmountainfaire.com
Sunday, June 5
Free beginning birding
When: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: No experience is necessary for this short hike in search of birds.
Info: 335-9348
Wednesday, June 8
The Work of Byron Katie
When: 6 to 8:15 p.m.
Where: Felton (call for directions)
Details: The aim of the evening is freedom from stressful thoughts.
Cost: $5 to $15 donation
Info: www.feltoninquiry.com or 335-7391
Saturday, June 11
Flea market
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Spaces are available for $15. Call to reserve one.
Info: 335-6905
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.
Tickets: $40 in advance, $45 at the door
Info: Lynda Phillips, 338-8382; or www.slvmuseum.com
Saturday, June 18
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
Glenwood Preserve volunteer day
When: 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Glenwood Preserve in Scotts Valley; check website for details
Details: Volunteers are asked to 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
Sunday, June 19
Birding through the habitats
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
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

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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; 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

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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

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