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, Aug. 26
Family home evening night, dessert social
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, 9434 Central Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: Participants can learn how to strengthen their families and bring them closer together through wholesome activities.
Info: Rachel Keyser, 216-6351
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
Chainsaw 101
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Parking lot behind Boulder Creek Hardware, 13110 Central Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: Participants can learn the basics of chainsaw safety and maintenance from factory-trained technicians.
Cost: Free
Info: 338-6833
Boy Scout ice cream social
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Pack 604 in Scotts Valley will host an informational ice cream social for boys in first through fifth grades.
Info: [email protected]
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
Stuff the Bus school supply drive
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School parking lot, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Classroom supplies will be collected by local Girl Scouts to benefit all SLV schools, including copy paper, binders, folders, notebooks, pencils, art supplies and more.
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 the third concert in a summer series to benefit music programs at area schools.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-4506 or [email protected]
Monday, Aug. 29
4-H spaghetti dinner
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Community Covenant Church, 2700 El Rancho Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Children 5 through 18 and their parents are welcome to learn about the club. Those who go should take a dozen cookies to share.
Info: [email protected]
Friday, Sept. 2
First Friday contra dance
When: 7:40 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: No partner necessary; wear soft-soled shoes. No perfumes, please.
Cost: $10, $6 students
Info: Paul, 464-0877; or www.santacruzdance.org
Saturday, Sept. 3
Open house for sewing class
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; also 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: Instructor Stevie Clark will introduce prospective participants to new sewing classes in Boulder Creek and offer free sewing machine evaluations.
Info: 338-4144 or www.bcrpd.org
Concert in the Park
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Junction Park, Middleton and Railroad avenues, in Boulder Creek
Details: Local band Take 1 will play. Hot dogs, ice cream, face-painting and art vendors will be on site. Booths are available.
Info: 338-4144
Sunday, Sept. 4
Concert in the Park
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Junction Park, Middleton and Railroad avenues, in Boulder Creek
Details: The Coffis Brothers will perform. Booths are available, and hot dogs, ice cream, face-painting and art vendors will be on hand.
Info: 338-4144
Saturday, Sept. 10
Scotts Valley Community Day
When: All day
Where: Stores, restaurants, government offices and yard sales in Scotts Valley
Details: Proceeds from participating merchants’ sales and yard sales will be given to local public schools. Local police, fire crews and sewage department representatives will offer tours.
Cost: Free
Info: 334-1640 or www.svef.net
Sunday, Sept. 11
Santa Cruz Post Card & Paper Collectibles Show
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: This annual show, dating to the 1980s, was previously held in Santa Cruz.
Cost: $4 admission
Info: Mike Rasmussen, 759-0259 or [email protected]