Datebook

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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. Check out www.pressbanner.com to submit your own listings that will appear in our online Datebook.
Friday, Jan. 13
Opening art reception
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Visitors can meet the artists at the opening of “Inspirations!” — the first gallery exhibition of the year. The gallery will be open from Jan. 11 to March 17.
Info: www.mountainartcenter.org
Saturday, Jan. 14
Dog adoption fair
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: ACE Hardware, 218 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Center for Animal Protection and Education will host a dog adoption fair for friendly dogs in foster homes.
Info: 336-4695 or www.capeanimals.org
Sunday, Jan. 15
Pancake breakfast
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: The senior center’s monthly pancake breakfast will return with piano by Char.
Cost: $5 for adults, $2.50 for children
Info: 336-8900
Habitat hike
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Park Naturalist Lee Summers will lead an easy hike to visit the many habitats in the park. Hikers should wear good shoes and take sun protection and water.
Info: 335-9348 or

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Wednesday, Jan. 18
SLE Night at Mama Mia’s
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Mama Mia’s, 6231 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: Twenty percent of proceeds from food and drinks, either dine-in or takeout, will be donated to support San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School programs.
Saturday, Jan. 21
Santa Cruz Bonsai Kai to meet
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Live Oak Grange 503, 1900 17th Ave., in Santa Cruz
Details: The morning will include demonstrations and a workshop on how to re-pot deciduous trees, as well as trimming instruction by club member Robert Stoll.
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Broom Bash
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Volunteers will remove invasive plants and trees from the park. Participants should take gloves, water and lunch. Tools will be provided.
Info: 335-9348 or

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Dog adoption event
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: ACE Hardware, 218 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Center for Animal Protection and education will host a dog adoption fair for friendly dogs in foster homes.
Info: 336-4695 or www.capeanimals.org
Wednesday, Feb. 1
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 followed by a talk and demonstration by Malcolm MacKinnon a fascinating portrait artist.
Cost: $15
Info: Dave, 336-8481