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, 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.
Saturday, July 23
Cat adoption event
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter, 2200 Seventh Ave., in Santa Cruz
Details: Adoption fees for all kittens and young adult cats are $75, and the adoption fee for cats older than 4 is $50, including vaccinations and spay or neuter costs.
Info: www.scanimalshelter.org
Teen battle of the bands
When: 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Main Library, 224 Church St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Six teen bands will play to celebrate the library’s summer reading program.
Cost: Free
Info: www.santacruzpl.org/teens/places/botb/
Free Messianic Jewish concert
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center, 37 Conference Drive, in Mount Hermon
Details: Marty Goetz, a vocalist, pianist and Messianic Jew, will perform worshipful music.
Cost: Donation suggested
Info: 335-4466 or mounthermon.org/concerts
Sunday, July 24
Highlands Senior Center monthly pancake breakfast
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: 8500 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Cost: $5 for adults, $2.50 for children
Info: 336-8900
Thursday, July 28
Free business mixer
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Tree Circus Center, 4625 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: BCI Builders and Mint will host a business networking mixer. Those who go should take business cards for networking.
Info: 438-1010
Friday, July 29
Benefit for African children
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday; continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Where: NamaStay Retreat, 7635 W. Zayante Road, in Felton
Details: This meditation fundraiser will feature teacher, author and philanthropist Cheri Huber to benefit Living Compassion’s Africa Vulnerable Children’s Project
Cost: $125
Info: www.livingcompassion.org
Saturday, July 30
SLV Class of 1981 reunion
When: 4 to 9 p.m.
Where: Felton Guild and Oak Tree Ristorante, 5447 Highway 9, in Felton.
Details: The Shawn Andrews Blues Band will perform during a 30th reunion for San Lorenzo Valley High School graduates.
Cost: $70 per person, includes food, beverage and show
Info: www.slv81.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
Music at Skypark
When: 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The House Rockers and The Coffis Brothers will entertain the crowd at the free concert to benefit local public schools.
Cost: Free admission; refreshments will be sold
Monday, Aug. 1
Vacation Bible School begins
When: 9 a.m. to noon; continues daily through Aug. 5
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Three-year-olds through sixth-graders are invited for a week of “Country Fair”-themed fun.
Cost: $10 per child, $25 for a family of three or more
Info: www.feltonpresbyterian.org or 335-6900
Tuesday, Aug. 2
Cross country fundraiser at Mama Mia’s
When: 4 to 9 p.m.
Where: Mama Mia’s, 6231 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: Twenty percent of proceeds from the night will go toward the San Lorenzo Valley High School cross country team’s travel expenses.
Wednesday, Aug. 3
Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz
Details: SLV, Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz County men and women are invited for lunch and to hear Clint Jones from Monterey Bay Aquarium speak about new exhibits
Cost: $15
Info: Dave, 336-8481
Saturday, Aug. 13
Flea market
When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 9980 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: Spaces are available for $15. Vendors can register at the church office from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Info: 336-2228
Ayurveda Wellness Weekend
When: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; continues Aug. 14
Where: Moutain Ayurveda, 13266 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Participants will identify ways to be responsible for one’s own health, focusing on disease prevention and maintenance, with Dr. Liladhar Gupta from Vrindavan, India.
Info: 234-2412 or

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Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; also Sunday, Aug. 14
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The weekend will include fine art, food, wine from local wineries and music.
Info: www.scottsvalleychamber.com
Ocean View Summit hike
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: David Auerbach will lead hikers past mountain streams, oak woodlands, chaparral and redwoods during a 6-mile, four-hour hike. Those who go should take lunch, water and good shoes.
Info: 338-8860
Full-Moon Madness
When: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 N. Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: This family evening will highlight the phases of the moon with telescopes, night hikes, crafts and music.
Cost: Free; $10 parking fee
Sunday, Aug. 14
Berry Creek Falls hike
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: Hikers will experience a wide range of habitats on this moderate to strenuous 12-mile loop.
Info: 338-8860