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. Check out www.pressbanner.com to submit your own listings that will appear in our online Datebook.
Friday, Aug. 13
Dark-sky star gazing
When: 8 p.m. to midnight
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: See the stars on a night with no moon with the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
Info: 454-7901
Saturday, Aug. 14
Pancake breakfast, silent auction, bake sale
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road
Details: Breakfast includes ham, juice, coffee, eggs and all-you-can-eat pancakes. Proceeds benefit the Scotts Valley Senior Center.
Info: 438-8666
Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: More than 100 artists will show photography, paintings, pottery, blown glass, jewelry, woodworking and mixed-media artwork. Twelve California wineries will sample their wines.
Cost: Free admission
Info: www.scottsvalleychamber.com
Celiac support group meets
When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: The Santa Cruz Celiac Support Group will host nutrition consultant Marie Treuge, who will speak about healing the gut after a gluten-free diagnosis. A gluten-free potluck lunch will follow. Attendees are asked to RSVP and take a list of ingredients or a recipe for any potluck dishes.
Info: Pam Newbury, pk*******@*******nk.net or 423-6904
Groundbreaking for SV Library
When: 11 a.m.
Where: 251 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: A ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Scotts Valley Branch Library, hosted by Mayor Jim Reed and the city of Scotts Valley
Info: 440-5630
Boulder Creek book signing
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Air and Fire, 13124 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Author Jamie Martinez Wood will talk about her newest book, “The Faeries’ Guide to Green Magick from the Garden.”
Info: www.airandfire.com or 338-7567
Sunday, Aug. 15
Pancake breakfast at Highlands Park
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Cost: $5 for adults, $2.50 for children
Info: 336-8900
Race Thru the Redwoods
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 6059 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Felton’s annual 10K race will return, with a 1-mile children’s fun run. More details can be found online.
Info: www.racethrutheredwoods.com
History Hike: A Walk through Time
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Join park naturalist Lee Summers for a stroll through the park to learn about its history.
Info: 454-7901
Wednesday, Aug. 18
Preschool open house
When: 9 a.m. to noon
Where: St. Andrews Preschool, 101 Riverside Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: Families can learn about the preschool before fall.
Info: 336-5994
Friday, Aug. 20
American Red Cross blood drive
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Info: 800-733-2767 or www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code Felton)
Saturday, Aug. 21
Goodwill fashion show
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: This year’s theme is “I Love Paris.” The ticket price includes a luncheon, a jewelry sale, a silent auction, a raffle, door prizes and a fashion show featuring ensembles from local Goodwill Stores. Deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, Aug. 13.
Cost: $30 at Collectors Corner in the Santa Cruz Goodwill Store, 204 Union St.
Info: Charlotte Smith, 423-8611, ext. 235
Girl Scout classroom supply drive
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: SLV High School, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Donations of supplies such as paper, computers, markers, pencils and other school-related items can be taken to the school’s parking lot.
Info: Jean Van Ausdall, je****@*****ll.net
Cub Scout ice cream social
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Cub Scout packs 604 and 608 will host an informational meeting and ice cream social for boys entering first through fifth grades.
Info: Lisa Edelman, li********@***oo.com
Full Moon Madness
When: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: This family evening will highlight the phases of the moon with telescopes, night hikes, crafts and music.
Cost: Free; $10 parking fee
Info: 335-7077
Sept. 3
Girl Scout pizza, movie night
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Tony and Alba’s Pizza, 226 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: All girls from kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to watch Disney’s “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam,” eat pizza, make new friends and explore the world of Girl Scouting.
Cost: $12; includes pizza, soda, and Girl Scout patch
Info: Dana Bolotin, 633-4877, ext. 115, or db******@***********cc.org
Sept. 11
Library auction, barbecue
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road
Details: Scotts Valley Friends of the Library seeks donations to be auctioned off to help with children’s activities, technology and study areas at the future branch.
Cost: $40
Info: Elizabeth Walch, 246-0666