– 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, June 23
Flea market
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Spaces are available for $15.
Info: 335-6905
 
Chinese Cultural Day
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Art classes for all ages will be taught using traditional materials to demonstrate Chinese art forms. There will also be children’s activities, games and information.
Cost: Free
Info: 338-8382 or www.slvmuseum.com
 
Bonny Doon Art & Wine Festival
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Vigne Farms Equestrian Park, 3675 Bonny Doon Road, in Bonny Doon
Details: Admission includes unlimited wine tasting, gourmet food, artist demonstrations and sales, live and silent auctions, a raffle, live music by The MockUps and the Foundation Jazz Band, and classic cars. This event, for adults age 21 and older, benefits programs at Bonny Doon Elementary School.
Cost: $50
Info: Meggin, 425-1934l; or www.bonnydoonartandwinefestival.com
 
Men’s chorale concert
When: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center, 37 Conference Drive, in Mount Hermon
Details: An 18-voice men’s chorale, “Christian Edition,” will perform, with an optional buffet dinner preceding the concert. Those who plan to attend should call for dinner reservations.
Cost: Free admission; voluntary offering
Info: 335-4466
 
SLV Class of 1992 reunion
Where: Trout Farm Inn, 7701 E. Zayante Road, in Felton
Details: This 20-year reunion will include swimming ($7) and no-host menu and bar. Those who plan to attend should RSVP.
Info: 332-6063 or [email protected]
 
Sunday, June 24
Bonsai workshop
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Scarborough Gardens, 33 El Pueblo Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Bonsai Kai Club members will answer questions and show attendees how to get started with bonsai.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-4106
 
‘Water’s footprint’ walk
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Attendees age 5 and older will sleuth around the park’s trails learning about the flow of water.
Info: 335-9348
 
Art drop-off
When: 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Artwork of all media will be accepted for a gallery exhibition that will run June 27 to Sept. 22.
Info: www.mountainartcenter.org
 
Music at Skypark
When: 3:30 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The first of four free family concerts will feature Ancestree and Joint Chiefs.
Info: www.svkiwanis.com
 
San Lorenzo Valley Band performance
When: 5 to 6 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Library Amphitheater, 13390 W. Park Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: A free concert of old favorites will include marches, folk music, show tunes and more in the redwoods.
 
Jazz-on-the-Deck Series
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Scopazzi’s Restaurant, 13300 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: The Joy of Jazz is the featured jazz band of the week.
Info: 338-6441
 
Tuesday, June 26
Free stuffed-animal class
When: 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Artisans, 230-D Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Kwirky Beasty creator Kim Wilson Brandt will teach attendees, age 9 and older, how to design and sew a stuffed animal.
Info: 480-4952 or [email protected]
 
Library story time
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Branch Library, 6299 Gushee St., in Felton
Details: Storytellers Bob Kanegi and Liz Mangual will tell “Little Bear’s Big Dream” and other stories as part of an interactive story time.
Info: www.santacruzpl.org
 
Thursday, June 28
Aviza liquidation sale
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 440 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: This ongoing sale includes office furniture, supplies, tools, shelving, ladders, computer and manufacturing equipment and half-off discounts on metal bookcases.
Info: ATI Sales Line, 439-6464; or www.aviza.com/sale
 
Free inventive-creation art class
When: 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Artisans, 230-D Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Attendees in third through ninth grades can create art using things from nature, recycled materials and odds and ends.
Info: 480-4952 or [email protected]
 
Chamber mixer
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Slawinksi Auction Co., 1500 Green Hills Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: A showcase of the new Slawinksi event center, hosted by the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, will include food and drinks.
Cost: $5 members, $10 prospective members
Info: 438-1010
 
Friday, June 29
Opening art reception
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: The public is invited to meet the artists who are part of the “Roof Raisin’ Art” exhibit.
Info: www.mountainartcenter.org
 
‘An Inconvenient Truth’ showing
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Presented by Gary Latshaw, an updated version of the slideshow presented by former Vice President Al Gore will be shown. Anyone who plans to attend should RSVP by email.
Cost: $10 suggested donation; no one will be turned away
Info: [email protected]
 
Saturday, June 30
Hop ’n’ Barley Festival
When: Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The third annual festival will have more than 100 beers on tap.
Cost: $38 for beer tasting and barbecue
Info: www.hopnbarley.org
 
Art on the sidewalk
When: Noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Artists will demonstrate techniques and also sell work out on the sidewalk.
Info: www.mountainartcenter.org
 
Free concert
When: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center, 37 Conference Drive, in Mount Hermon
Details: Grammy Award-winner Cynthia Clawson and pianist Bruce Greer will perform.
Cost: Free admission; voluntary offering
Info: Dinner reservations, 335-4466
 
Wednesday, July 4
Pancake breakfast
When: 7 a.m. to noon
Where: Boulder Creek Fire Station, 13230 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: An all-you-can-eat breakfast includes pancakes, eggs and fruit.
Cost: $8 adults, $4 kids
 
Boulder Creek Fourth of July parade and barbecue
When: 10 a.m. to noon and noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Downtown Boulder Creek
Details: Parade followed by a barbecue and concert in Junction Park featuring a jump house, face painting and music.
Info: 338-6833
 
Parade and fireworks
When: Parade at 3 p.m.; fireworks at dusk
Where: Parade on Scotts Valley Drive, festival and fireworks at Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley.
Cost: Festival, $6 in advance, $8 at the gate
Details: The annual parade followed by a festival in Skypark starting at 5 p.m. and cumulating with fireworks at dusk. 
Info: Scotts Valley Recreation: 438-3251
 
Saturday, July 7
Henry Cowell hike
When: Noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 100 Big Trees Road, in Felton
Details: This 5½-hour hike for adults and young adults will traverse the parks’ many eco-systems.
Cost: $10 parking fee
Info: 335-7077

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