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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, Sept. 17
St. Andrews benefit auction
When: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9
Details: St. Andrews Episcopal Church will hold its annual benefit lunch and auction including live music. Both live and silent auctions to benefit Habitat for Humanity.
Cost: $25 per person
Info: 338-4590 or saintandrewsbenlomond.org/auction
Local authors talk
When: 3:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road
Details: Authors Shelley Buck, author of “Floating Point” and Jacob Sackin, author of “Islands” will talk about their works.
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.
336-4695 or www.capeanimals.org
Sunday, Sept. 18
San Agustin fiesta
When: noon to 5 p.m.
Where: San Agustin Catholic Church, 257 Glenwood Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: 41st annual event including live music and games.
Cost: Meals are free if ordered before the day of the event or $10 at the door
Bean Creek Run
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road
Details: A 5-mile run will raise money for a new field at Scotts Valley High School. Children can run around the track for a small fee.
Cost: $30 at www.active.com; $10 for kids 10 and younger
Vine Hill Elementary door painting
When: 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: School office, 151 Vine Hill School Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Volunteers can help paint the doors at Vine Hill Elementary School.
Info: 438-1090
Wednesday, Sept. 21
Networking mixer
When: 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Zayante Depot, 6060 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: JMI Construction and Edward Jones Investments hosts a networking mixer with the Chamber of Commerce.
Info: www.slvchamber.org
Thursday, Sept. 22
Alternative transportation day
When: All day
Where: To school or work
Details: Transition SLV and Safe SLV Streets invite local residents to take part in a Walk, Bike, Bus, or Carpool to School or Work Day. The goal is to decrease traffic, reduce vehicle emissions, and increase physical activity.
Info: www.transitionslv.org
Sunday, Sept. 25
Young Life fundraiser dinner
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Mission Springs Frontier Ranch, 25 Frontier Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: This western-themed fundraiser will raise money for Young Life of Santa Cruz’s work with kids in Santa Cruz County.
Cost: Free admission
Info: Young Life office, 423-5478 or

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Highlands Senior Center monthly pancake breakfast
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: 8500 Highway 9 Ben Lomond
Cost: $5 for adults, $2.50 for children.
Details: Piano Styling by Char
Info: 336-8900
Music at Skypark
When: 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Le Strange and My Stupid Brother will perform in final concert of summer series to benefit music programs at Scotts Valley schools.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-4506 or

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Annual “Hops and Harvest” Beer Tasting and gourmet dinner
When: 4:30 p.m.
Where: Ben Lomond, call for directions
Cost: Members $20, non-members $25
Details: Gourmet beer tasting and dinner prepared by the Santa Cruz Mountains Gourmet Dinner Club. Includes appetizers paired with beers; salad, entree and dessert all orchestrated to accompany unique beers
Info:

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or 336-8098.
Monday, Sept. 26
PETA founder in Scotts Valley
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Hilton, Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive
Details: Ingrid Newkirk, co-founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, will speak during a discussion organized by the Center for Animal Protection & Education, a local animal advocate.
Cost: $20, $10 for seniors and students; $25 at the door
Info: http://ingridnewkirk.eventbrite.com/
Thursday, Sept. 27
doTerra essential oils party and colon health information
When: By appointment
Where: Aqua Body Cleansing in Felton. Call for location.
Details: Learn how to use essential oils in daily life, about digestive health and colon cleansing. Registration necessary. Space Limited.
Info: Michelle, 252-4199
Saturday, Oct. 1
Valley Churches flea market
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: St. John’s Catholic Church, 5953 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Vendor space is available for the 25th annual Valley Churches United Missions flea market.
Cost: $15 per vendor in advance, $20 same-day
Info: 336-8258 ext. 221
Free acupuncture day
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Acupuncture, 6227 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: New and existing patients may drop in for a free acupuncture treatment from Jordan or Petra to celebrate the business’s 3-year anniversary.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-9690 or

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Bonny Doon fire team barbecue
When: 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Bonny Doon Fire Station, 975 Martin Road
Details: Skirt steak, chili, spaghetti and more, bake sale, raffle, t-shirts
Cost: Adults $15, Kids 10-and-under, $5
For information: Pam, 426-3080 or Donita, 426-7933
Harvest festival in Boulder Creek
When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Downtown Boulder Creek
Details: Free music, local art vendors, farmers, breweries and wineries, a hayride for kids and more.
Details: www.santacruzmountainsharvestfestival.com or 588-5628
Sunday, Oct. 2
Scotts Valley fire pancake breakfast
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Scotts Valley Fire Station, 7 Erba Lane
Details: Annual breakfast including a jump house, face painting, demonstrations, tours and information from public safety agencies to benefit local foundations.
Cost: Adults $7, kids under 12 and seniors $5
Info: www.scottsvalleyfire.com or 438-0211
Wednesday, Oct. 5
Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall 216 Evergreen Street, in Santa Cruz
Details: SLV, Scotts Valley, and Santa Cruz Co. invited to a lunch and speakers Lou & Joan Rose on “Watsonville Wetlands Watch.”
Cost: $15
Info: Dave, 336-8481
Thursday, Oct. 6
Genealogical Society meeting
When: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Central Branch Library Meeting Room, 224 Church Street in Santa Cruz
Details: Looking for your roots? Guest speakers each month give a free genealogy presentation open to the public.
Info: 427-7707 ext. 5794 or email Janine Charlton at

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Saturday, Oct. 8
Flea Market for Brazil
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9 in Felton
Cost: Booths available for $15
Info: 335-6905