Datebook

Submit Datebook items to [email protected], 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.
Friday, July 29
Benefit for African children
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; 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
Valley Vineyard Church rummage sale
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 224 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Sales will help the children’s ministry at the church.
Info: 438-3456
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
4-H food drive
When: 4 to 6 p.m.; repeats Wednesday, Aug. 3
Where: Scotts Valley Market, 14 Victor Square in Scotts Valley
Details: Felton and Scotts Valley 4-H clubs will host a food drive for the local church Collide. Lloyds Tire Service will have gifts for those who give larger donations.
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.
National Night Out
When: 4 to 9 p.m.
Where: Highlands Park, 8500 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: The Santa Cruz County Sheriffs Office will host emergency service providers, food, drinks, activities and demonstrations.
Cost: Free
Info: 461-7400
Meet the superintendent
When: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Mint, 4652 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Community members are invited to get to know Scotts Valley Unified School District Superintendent Penny Weaver. A no-host bar and light appetizers will be provided.
Info: 438-1820
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 and Santa Cruz County men are invited for lunch and to hear Clint Jones from Monterey Bay Aquarium speak about new exhibits
Cost: $15
Info: Dave, 336-8481
4-H food drive
When: 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Market, 14 Victor Square in Scotts Valley
Details: Felton and Scotts Valley 4-H clubs will host a food drive for the local church Collide. Lloyds Tire Service will have gifts for those who give larger donations.
Thursday, Aug. 4
SmartMeters discussion
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: The grassroots group Stop Smart Meters will lead a discussion of how to keep smart meters out of the San Lorenzo Valley.
Cost: Free; donations welcome
Info: www.stopsmartmeters.org
Sunday, Aug. 7
Succulent gardening workshop
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Master gardener Bonnie Pond will help attendees age 10 and older develop miniature gardens with succulents.
Info: 335-9348
Wednesday, Aug. 10
Meet the superintendent
When: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Community members are invited to get to know Scotts Valley Unified School District Superintendent Penny Weaver. A no-host bar and light appetizers will be provided.
Info: 438-1820
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: Mountain Ayurveda, 1300 Bloom Grade Road, in Boulder Creek
Details: Participants will identify ways to be responsible for one’s health, focusing on disease prevention and maintenance, with Dr. Liladhar Gupta from Vrindavan, India.
Info: 234-2412 or [email protected]
Quarry open house, barbecue
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 800 Quail Hollow Road in Felton
Details: Graniterock’s Quail Hollow Quarry will be open for a tour, followed by a barbecue at Quail Hollow Ranch County Park. All proceeds will benefit the park.
Cost: $10 for tri-tip plate
Info: 471-3480
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
Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; continues Sunday
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
Mountain Maulers summer food drive
When: 2 to 6 p.m.
Where: Corner of Highway 9 and Glen Arbor Road in Ben Lomond
Details: The Mountain Maulers roller derby team will collect food and school supplies to benefit Valley Churches United Missions.
Info: 338-4144
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
Saturday, Aug. 20
Mountain Maulers summer food drive
When: 2 to 6 p.m.
Where: Corner of Highway 9 and Highway 236 in Boulder Creek
Details: The Mountain Maulers roller derby team will collect food and school supplies to benefit Valley Churches United Missions.
Info: 338-4144
Sunday, Aug. 21
Back to School Burger Bash
When: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: MacDorsa Park, 1 Civic Center Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks will be served, and new Superintendent Penny Weaver will attend to connect with community members.
Info: 438-1820
Saturday, Aug. 27
Mountain Maulers summer food drive
When: 2 to 6 p.m.
Where: Corner of Highway 9 and Graham Hill Road in Felton
Details: The Mountain Maulers roller derby team will collect food and school supplies to benefit Valley Churches United Missions.
Info: 338-4144
Sunday, Aug. 28
Macramé crafting workshop
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Attendees can learn how to make macramé hangers for potted plants.
Cost: $15; preregistration required
Info: 335-9348