Datebook

Friday, Nov. 12
**Art night
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Recreation Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: Families are invited for a night of free art projects and crafts, hosted by Recreation Hall staff and local artists. Artists are welcome to showcase their work.
Info: 338-4144
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 12 and 13
**SC Libraries book, media sale
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., in Santa Cruz
Details: From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., items will be $1.50 per pound. From 1 to 2 p.m., the doors will be closed for prequalified nonprofits, schools, churches and other not-for-profit groups to get free books. From 2 to 4 p.m., shoppers can fill up a bag of books for $5. Everything must go.
Info: www.fscpl.org or 427-7707, ext. 5790
Saturday, Nov. 13
**First aid, CPR class
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Felton Fire, 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Details: This class is free to residents or employees of businesses within the Felton Fire Protection District; others pay $36. All attendees should register online.
Info: 335-4422 or www.feltonfire.com
**Boy Scout rummage sale
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Felton Bible Church, 5999 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: Sales will benefit Boy Scout Troop 604.
Info: John Hyde, 336-2350
**Boulder Creek craft fair
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Recreation Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: Attendees can explore work by local artists and crafters and enjoy baked goods and beverages, along with music from local bands. The Rec Hall is still looking for artists to participate.
Info: 338-4144
**Bonny Doon arts and craft fair
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Bonny Doon School, 1492 Pine Flat Road, in Bonny Doon
Details: Artisans selling their wares, a chili cook-off and more
Info: 426-0110
**Community forum on school parcel tax
When: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road
Details: The forum will discuss a parcel tax for Scotts Valley schools, including what the state budget crisis has meant for schools in the community and possible solutions.
Info: Jondi Gumz, 461-1120 or jo*******@ya***.com
**AustinFest
When: 3 to 9 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: A musical benefit featuring Taylor Rae, The US Band, Curious Quail and more to benefit Austin Bernard’s fight against cancer. Sponsored by Valley Churches United Missions.
Cost: $10
**Scotts Valley community awards dinner
When: 5 to 10 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Scotts Valley Chamber will present silent and live auctions, food and entertainment.
Info: Joye Breton, 438-1010
**‘Music and Art With Some Heart’
When: 5:30 to 10 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road
Details: An evening of music and art to raise cash for Project AK-47, which helps rescue and find homes for child soldiers around the world
Cost: Free admission.
Info: te**********@me.com
Monday, Nov. 15
**Boulder Creek Elementary’s Fall Book Fair
When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Nov. 19
Where: Boulder Creek Elementary School library, 400 W. Lomond St., in Boulder Creek,
Details: All proceeds will benefit the school library.
Info: 338-6413
Wednesday, Nov. 17
**SLE night at Felton Round Table
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Round Table Pizza, 6267 Graham Hill Road in Felton
Details: Round Table Pizza will donate 10 percent of proceeds on dine-in and take-out orders to support San Lorenzo Elementary school. Pizza discount cards may not be used
Thursday, Nov. 18
**Ribbon cutting, networking mixer
Where: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s BBQ Restaurant and Catering, 230-G Mount Hermon Road., in Scotts Valley
Details: Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will celebrate a ribbon cutting and mixer at the new home of Bruno’s BBQ in Scotts Valley. Business people are invited to take raffle donations to showcase their businesses.
Info: Joye Breton, 438-1010
Friday, Nov. 19
**Food drive, fundraiser
When: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Those who take a canned food or cash donation will receive a free carriage ride from Santa Cruz Carriage Co. Children’s activities will include a bounce house and face painting. All proceeds will go to Second Harvest Food Bank and Valley Churches United Missions.
Info: Shannon Osburn, 438-8400
Saturday, Nov. 20
**Food collection
When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Safeway, 253 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Volunteers will be on hand to take donations of food, cash, gift cards and turkeys.
Info: 336-8258
**Brook Knoll crab feed
When: 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: A menu of fresh local crab, pasta, garlic bread, salad and dessert will be served.
Cost: $25 adults, $15 children age 12 and younger
Info: bk********@ya***.com
**Kirking of the Tartans, Saint Andrew’s Feast
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Drive, in Ben Lomond
Details: People are invited to take their clan’s tartan or wear plaid. All are welcome for bagpipes, Scottish dancers, food and dancing to benefit Valley Churches United Missions.
Cost: $10 adults, $5 children, students and seniors, $25 per family (suggested)
Info: 336-5994
Sunday, Nov. 21
**‘The Work of Byron Katie’
When: 1:30 to 4 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek (call for details)
Details: Participants will participate in exercises related to self-inquiry.
Cost: Free
Info: fe***********@gm***.com, 216-4777
Friday, Nov. 26
**Trail talk
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Sempervirens Room at Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek.
Details: Learn about activities and trails at the park.
Info: 338-8883
**Christmas tree lot opens
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Corner of Disc Drive and Scotts Valley Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: The lot, a fundraiser for the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation, will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays until trees sell out.
Info: www.svef.net
Saturday, Nov. 27
**Holiday sale, open house
When: Noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Shoppers can meet the artists as they browse jewelry, textiles, ceramics, glass, paintings, cards and more.
Info: 336-3513
Wednesday, Dec. 1
**SLV-Scotts Valley SIRs Luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall in Santa Cruz, 216 Evergreen St., at Coral Street
Details: Sons in Retirement members and their wives are invited to this luncheon with wives invited. Entertainment will be provided by Three In A Chord a cappella singers
Cost: $15
Info: Dave, 336-8481
Friday, Dec. 3
**Bethany University winter concert
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Christian Life Center, 1009 Mission St., in Santa Cruz
Details: The concert will feature Bethany’s choir, instrumental and handbell ensemble, the Bethany Ambassadors and more.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-3800
Saturday, Dec. 4
**Cub Scout benefit book sale
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Baymonte School, 5000 Granite Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Cub Scout Pack 604 will host its annual book sale to benefit Valley Churches United Missions. Call to donate books before the sale.
Info: Hilda Murray, 438-4707
Sunday, Dec. 5
**Scotts Valley tree-lighting festival
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley.
Details: This annual Christmas season kickoff will feature hot chocolate, coffee, cookies, caroling and the tree lighting, with Santa Claus to arrive on a fire engine.