Datebook

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Thursday, Nov. 24
Free Thanksgiving dinner
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: All are welcome to attend a free Thanksgiving meal with all the traditional trimmings.
Info: 335-6900
Friday, Nov. 25
Holiday gift wrapping fundraiser
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; continues Saturday and Sunday
Where: Trailer in front of Kmart, 270 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Gift wrapping services by donation will support safe-and-sober grad night festivities at San Lorenzo Valley High School.
Info: ma**********@***il.com
Saturday, Nov. 26
Holiday gift show
When: Noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Center Street Grille, 1001 Center St., in Santa Cruz
Details: This holiday gift show will support Community Bridges, which runs Felton’s Mountain Community Resources.
Info: 423-4745
Sunday, Nov. 27
Mad scientist experiments
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road in Felton
Details: Docent Lee Summers will guide participants through making slime and playing with static electricity.
Cost: $5 materials fee
Info: 335-9348
Thursday, Dec. 1
Talk Story: Three readings
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Luminescence Day Spa and Tea Room, 13140 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Boulder Creek poets J.C., Nicholas Constant and Susan Russell will read poems.
Info: Lizzie Lochner, 338-7546; or www.luminescencedayspa.com
Friday, Dec. 2
Art reception
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: White Raven, 6253 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Local equine and nature photographer Karen Asherah will be on hand to meet guests, while Celtic, blues and folk music is performed by Rubin, Miller and Thomsen. Asherah’s work will be on display from Nov. 30 to Jan. 30.
Annual resource center party
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Mountain Community Resources will host its annual extravaganza, including auctions, music and food, to support the center’s services. Reservations are recommended.
Cost: $85
Info: www.communitybridges.org or 688-8840 ext 203
Saturday, Dec. 3
Swanton Berry Farm holiday fair
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; continues Dec. 4
Where: Swanton Berry Farm, intersection of Swanton Road and Highway 1 in Davenport.
Details: Nine local artists will sell locally made products and fine art. There will be berry treats for sale and a raffle to benefit Davenport Resource Center.
Kirking O’ The Tartans and feast
When: 6 p.m.
Where: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: Attendees may take or wear their clan’s tartan and have it blessed. The festival will include a bagpiper and Highland dancers and a feast.
Cost: $10 adults, $5 seniors and children; $25 maximum charge per family
Info: 336-5994
Sunday, Dec. 4
Quail Hollow house history talk
When: 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Naturalist Lee Summers guides a tour through the Quail Hollow Ranch House history.
Info: 335-9348
Wednesday, Dec. 7
Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz
Details: The group invites women to attend a luncheon with music from the Gold Standard Chorus.
Cost: $15
Info: Dave, 336-8481
SLE night at brewery
When: 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Brewery, 13040 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: 15 percent of proceeds on food and drinks will be donated to support San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School programs.
Info: 338-7882
Thursday, Dec. 8
Spotlight Stage auditions for “The Wiz”
When: 4 to 7 p.m., continues Dec. 9
Where: Georgiana Bruce Kirby School, 425 Encinal St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Spotlight Stage provides professional theatre training to youth 9 through 17 years old. The shows are performed at Park Hall in Ben Lomand.
Info: www.spotlightstage.com
Friday, Dec. 9
Victorian Christmas dinner
When: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Scotts Valley Performing Arts will host a traditional Victorian Christmas dinner with cocktails to raise money for the troupe’s Youth Shakespeare programs.
Cost: $50 in advance, $55 at the door
Info: www.svpaa.org; or Lisa, 566-9411
Saturday, Dec. 10
Gingerbread House contest, holiday boutique
When: 8:30 a.m. contest, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. boutique
Where: Glen Arbor School, 9393 Glen Arbor Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: The school will host a gingerbread house contest during the holiday boutique and book fair. Registration forms for the contest are available at the school.
Info: 336-2932
Holiday gift, craft faire
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; continues Sunday
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: Crafters and artisans will display their work for sale to benefit the Mountain Parks Foundation’s work.
Info: 335-3174, or www.mountainparks.org.
Sunday, Dec. 11
Holiday wreath making
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Master Gardener Bonnie Pond will lead wreath making. Participants should take a pine or fir bough and wire. Decorations will be provided.
Cost: $5
Info and signups: 335-9348