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.
Saturday, Sept. 24
Big Basin Founders’ Day
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: Big Basin celebrates its 107 years to honor visionaries, workers and visitors with walks, talks and games.
Info: 338-8860
Book signing
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Coffee 9, 9509 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: Local writer Michael Hodjera will be signing copies of his new novel, Sleeping Gods. The book is a new mystical adventure thriller by the author of the Elvis trilogy.
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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: [email protected] 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 [email protected]
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
Blessing of the Beasts
When: 10 a.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: Annual event. Bring pets for a special blessing.
Info: 438-4360, or stphilip-sv.org
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 [email protected]
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
Oktoberfest
When: 3 to 8 p.m.
Where: Malone’s Grille, 4402 Scotts Valley Drive
Details: International German band, “The Highlanders”, dancers, Spaten beer and German food, hosted by the Scotts Valley Rotary Club.
Cost: $5 entry
Info: www.scottsvalleyrotary.org
17th annual lobster feed
When: 4:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 N. Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: The annual dinner to support the Mountain Parks Foundation and the education programs in the local state parks.
Cost: $60
Info: www.mountainparks.org/events/ or 335-3174
Chinese Cultural Day
When: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Chinese artists and cultural leaders will host demonstrations to kick off an exhibit examining the history of the Chinese population in the San Lorenzo Valley during the 19th century.
Info: www.slvmuseum.com
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Introduction to The Work of Byron Katie
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9, Felton
Suggested donation: $10
Details: Instruction and practice in a simple yet powerful process of self-inquiry.
For information: www.feltoninquiry.com
Saturday, Oct. 15
Bill Monning to speak on environment
When: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Assemblyman Bill Monning will discuss environmental issues and other community concerns. Open to public, organized by the Valley Women’s Club.
Info: www.vwcweb.org
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
Details: Class includes pediatric first aid, adult, child and infant CPR and AED.
Info: www.feltonfire.com or 335-4422