Datebook

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Friday, Oct. 28
Fall festival, Day of the Dead potluck
When: 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: South Street Centre, 12685 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Attendees will make seasonal crafts, decorate a sugar skull and more. Those who go should take food to share.
Cost: Donations will be accepted.
Info: 338-2540 or so***********@***il.com
Opening art reception
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Residents can meet the artists at the Gift of Art annual holiday gift exhibition. Refreshments are free.
Info: www.mountainartcenter.org
Rock musical opens
When: 7 p.m.; also 7 p.m. Oct. 29 and Nov. 4 and 5 and at 3 p.m. Oct. 30 and Nov. 6
Where: Park Hall, 9370 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Youth theater company Spotlight Stage presents “Starmites,” a youthful, high-energy fantasy adventure in which humans and heroes conquer the sinister inhabitants of inner space and discover love, loyalty and strength.
Cost: $10
Info: www.spotlightstage.com
Saturday, Oct. 29
SLV job fair
When: 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, Taylor Hall, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Valley employers will be on hand with job opportunities for locals. The event is organized by the SLV Chamber of Commerce.
Info: Beth Hollenbeck, be*************@*******al.net
Harvest and holiday craft fair
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Handmade crafts and gifts will be sold by local artisans. Homemade canned and baked goods, a quilt display and raffle will be part of the festivities.
Info: 438-4360 or http://stphilip-sv.org
Harvest celebration at winery
When: Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Skov Winery, 2364 Bean Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Michael Gatiher and local musicians The Coffis Brothers, The Babiarz-Scott Band and Rob Hastings will play, and there will be a wine tasting.
Cost: Free admission, $5 tasting fee
Info: 438-4374 or wi***@********ry.com
Sunday, Oct. 30
Dinner theater opens
When: 5:30 p.m.; continues Sundays through Nov. 13
Where: Peachwoods, 555 Highway 17, in Pasatiempo
Details: “Murder in Reel Time,” an original interactive play by Rita Wadsworth and Carolyn Hyatt, will be performed by Elf Empire. Call for reservations.
Cost: $45
Info: 426-6333
Tuesday, Nov. 1
Jazzercise open house
When: 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: Instructor Emily Green will host a free open-house Jazzercise session for a new class at the senior center.
Info: 338-9716 or www.bouldercreekjazz.com
Wednesday, Nov. 2
Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Lunch will be served, followed by a talk by Jim Long, a veteran and docent on U.S.S. Hornet.
Cost: $15
Info: Dave, 336-8481
Friday, Nov. 4
Christmas in November fundraiser
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Henfling’s Tavern, 9450 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: The bands Who’s Holdin’ and Honest Mistake will perform as a fundraiser for Valley Churches United Missions. Santa Claus will be on hand for pictures.
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, Nov. 5
Craft and gift fair
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; continues Nov. 6
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Fifty vendors will sell their wares at the second largest craft fair in the county.
Info: 438-8666
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: The fair includes a bake sale, a chili cook-off and local vendors selling gifts.
Silent auction
When: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: All proceeds from the auction will help with humanitarian work in Brazil.
Info: 335-6900
Operation Christmas Child packing party
When: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Montevalle at the Old Mill, 552 Bean Creek Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Locals are invited to take small gifts, such as school supplies, candy, toys and hygiene items, to pack into boxes for children around the world.
Info: www.yestoserve.org
Monday, Nov. 7
Cabrillo college, career night
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Cabrillo College cafeteria, gym and library, 6500 Soquel Drive, in Aptos
Details: Cabrillo will host its annual college and career night for high school students and parents to meet representatives from 60 colleges and plan a career.
Info: 477-5650
Wednesday, Nov. 9
SLE night at Round Table
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Round Table Pizza, 6267 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: Round Table will donate 15 percent of proceeds on both dine-in and takeout orders to support San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School programs.
Order: 335-5344
The work of Byron Katie
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9, Felton
Cost: $10 suggested donation
Info: www.feltoninquiry.com
Sunday, Nov. 20
Kids fun fest
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Children’s Center of San Lorenzo Valley, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: Festival will include a bounce house, slide, games, prizes, food, raffle, vendors, kids crafts, a pumpkin patch and more.
Info: Kat Gafford, 336-2857