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Friday, June 24
Transition San Lorenzo Valley Film Series: Food & Sustainability
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9, in 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, and tickets for the earlier date will be honored.
Cost: $40 per ticket, age 21 and older
Info: www.bonnydoonartandwinefestival.com
Ukuleles gone wild
When: 3 to 6 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountain Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Those who attend this “Rock around the Clock” concert are invited to take a ukulele and join in.
Cost: $5 donation
Info: www.mountainartcenter.org
Free family concert
When 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center, 37 Conference Drive
Details: Jack Pearson, the “Pied Piper,” and guest artist Scott Malchow will share family-friendly songs and stories, along with music for banjo, harmonica, guitar, violin, piano and jaw harp.
Cost: Free, donation suggested
Info: 335-4466
Sunday, June 26
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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Bat workshop
When: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Participants will learn about bats from Monique Lee, a bat rehabilitator and educator.
Cost: $5
Info: 335-9348
Church music fundraiser
When: 3 p.m.
Where: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: Evan Zee, guitarist and award-winning songwriter, will perform to raise money for the church.
Cost: $15 suggested donation
Info: Randi Alves, 338-4590
Music at Skypark
When: 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Kaye Bohler Band and Mike Annuzzi will perform in the first concert of the summer concert series to benefit music programs at local schools.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-4506,

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SLV Community Band Concert
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Branch Library amphitheater, 13390 W. Park Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: A live band of valley musicians will present a program of old favorites, including marches, show tunes, folk songs and more.
Cost: Free
Info: 206-3623
Saturday, July 2
Guided walk through the redwoods
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: Walkers will explore the redwoods and sandhill chaparral during a four-mile walk titled “Explore Nature’s Super-Store.” Participants should wear hiking shoes and take a light snack.
Cost: Day-use entry fee, $10
Info: 335-4598
Santa Cruz Hop ’N’ Barley Beer Festival
When: Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Thirty breweries, including six local breweries, will have their beers on tap to support the Community Housing Land Trust of Santa Cruz County in the festival’s second year.
Cost: $25 online, $30 at the door
Info: www.santacruzhousingtrust.org
Juliane Hodjera art opening
When: 4 to 5 pm
Where: Boulder Creek Library, 13390 W. Park Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: The exhibit will run during the month of July and can be viewed during regular library hours.
Info: 427-7703
Vocal, piano concert
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center, 37 Conference Drive in Mount Hermon
Details: Steve Green, an internationally renowned contemporary Christian recording artist, will perform, along with piano by Dick Tunney. An optional dinner will be served before the concert.
Cost: Free, donation suggested
Info: 335-4466 or mounthermon.org/concerts
Saturday, July 2
Roaring Camp Railroads’ Fourth of July celebration
When: Throughout the day; continues Sunday and Monday
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5355 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: The weekend will include a chuck wagon barbecue, games and regular train rides up Bear Mountain for the annual great train robberies.
Info: www.roaringcamp.com
Monday, July 4
Boulder Creek Fire pancake breakfast
When: 7 a.m. to noon
Where: Boulder Creek Fire Station, 13230 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: The breakfast will include all-you-can eat pancakes, eggs, fruit, juice and coffee.
Cost: $8 adults, $5 kids
Info: 338-7222
Boulder Creek Parade and Junction Park picnic
When: 10 a.m. parade, 11 to 1 p.m. picnic
Where: Highway 9 in Downtown Boulder Creek
Details: The annual parade will be followed by a picnic with tri-tip, hot dogs and veggie dogs, vendors, jump houses, face painting, music and more.
Info: 338-4144
116th annual Alba Schoolhouse Fourth of July barbecue
When: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Alba Schoolhouse, 12070 Alba Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: The SLV Band will perform, and there will be a barbecue and other activities.
Cost: Free admission
Scotts Valley parade and fireworks
When: Parade, 3 p.m.; fireworks, about 9:15 p.m.
Where: Parade on Scotts Valley Drive; festival and fireworks at Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road
Cost: Festival and fireworks, $6 in advance, $8 at the door
Info: Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation, 438-3251
Wednesday, July 6
Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Scotts Valley, San Lorenzo Valley and Santa Cruz seniors will hear from speaker Fred LaCosse about “Protecting Your American Freedoms.”
Cost: $15
Info: Dave, 336-8481
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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Saturday, July 16
Doonart: Bonny Doon Studio Tour
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; continues Sunday
Details: Participants can discover the hidden art studios of Bonny Doon.
Cost: Free admission
Info: Kim Sterling, 466-0314; or www.bonnydoonstudiotour.com
Sunday, July 31
Children’s Carnival
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Highlands Park, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: Pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, puppet shows, a bounce house, games, story time, music, a barbecue and more will support the Children’s Center of San Lorenzo Valley.
Info: Lisa Whitworth, 408-316-5120