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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
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
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
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.
Cost: Free admission
Info: www.scottsvalleychamber.com
Preschool open house
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Children’s Center, 255-B Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Open to parents and their children ages 6 months to 6 years.
Info: 461-9330 or [email protected]
Dog adoption fair
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: In front of ACE Hardware, 218 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Center for Animal Protection and Education will showcase dogs for people interested in adopting.
Second Valley Appreciation Day
When: Noon to 3 p.m.
Where: American Dream Realty, 6990 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: A free barbecue with tri-tip, burgers, hot dogs, vegetarian fare and refreshments will be hosted by Vicki Wees, realtor.
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
Mountain Palooza
When: Doors open at 6 p.m.
Where: Don Quixote’s International Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Rock bands Who’s Holdin’ The Devil Himself, Honest Mistake, The SSPX, Take 1 and Fire’s Fury will play at the fifth annual music festival.
Cost: $10
Info: www.myspace.com/lodgeapaloozascm
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
Pancake breakfast
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road
Details: A pancake breakfast and silent auction will benefit the senior center.
Cost: $5
Info: 438-8666
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
Tuesday, Aug. 16
Home-arts class open house
When: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road
Details: Senior artists will show their unique projects. Light refreshments will be served.
Info: 438-8666
Friday, Aug. 19
Senior center tri-tip dinner
When: 4:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: City leaders Conrad Sudduth, Steve Ando and Ken Anderson will be the chefs. Tickets can be bought in advance at the center.
Cost: $10 members, $13 nonmembers
Info: 438-8666
Saturday, Aug. 20
Historical plaque unveiling
When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: A historical plaque will be unveiled, accompanied by the stuffing of a time capsule and an E Clampus Vitus barbecue.
Info: www.slvmuseum.com or 338-8382
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
Boulder Creek Fire barbecue, dance
When: 4 p.m. to midnight
Where: Boulder Creek firehouse, 13230 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: For a second year, the department will host a barbecue and dance, including a jump house for kids and a bar for adults age 21 and older.
Cost: $15 adults, $7 kids, drinks extra
Info: 338-7222, ext. 29
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
Wednesday, Aug. 24
Local authors read selected works
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Luminescence Day Spa and Tea Room, 13140 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Info: Lizzie Lochner, 338-7546 or www.luminescencedayspa.com
Saturday, Aug. 27
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
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
Fundraiser barbecue
When: Noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Park Hall, 9370 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: A barbecue with live music will raise money to put on the Redwood Mountain Faire in 2012.
Cost: $10 adults, $5 children
Info: 216-6535 or www.slvrmf.com
Music at Skypark
When: 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Extra Large and A La Lune will perform in the third concert in a summer concert series to benefit music programs at area schools.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-4506 or [email protected]