Datebook

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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: An updated version of the slideshow presented by former Vice President Al Gore will be shown by Gary Latshaw. Anyone who plans to attend should RSVP by email.
Cost: $10 suggested donation; no one will be turned away
Info: tr***********@***il.com
 
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
 
Sunday, July 1
Celebration for Nancy Macy
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Highland Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: A potluck lunch and celebration is planned for Nancy Macy as she retires from her job as the director of SLV recycling centers. Attendees should take their own picnic supplies and a dish to share.
Info: Lynn, 334-1195
 
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
 
BC parade, barbecue
When: 10 a.m. to noon and noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Downtown Boulder Creek
Details: A Fourth of July parade will be followed by a barbecue and concert in Junction Park, featuring a jump house, face painting and music.
Info: 338-6833
 
Parade, fireworks in SV
When: Parade at 3 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
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 Independence Day parade will be followed by a festival in Skypark starting at 5 p.m. and culminating with fireworks at nightfall. 
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-mile hike for adults and young adults will traverse the parks’ many eco-systems.
Cost: $10 parking fee
Info: 335-7077
 
Free guitar, harmonica concert
When: 7:30 to 9:15 p.m.
Where: Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center, 37 Conference Drive, in Mount Hermon
Details: Guitar and harmonica virtuoso Buddy Green will perform, including an audience harmonica play-along. An optional buffet dinner precedes the concert.
Cost: Free admission, voluntary offering
Info: 335-4466
 
Wednesday, July 11
When: Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Café Carbonero, 915 Disc Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a grand-opening ribbon-cutting ceremony at a new café in Scotts Valley.
Info: 438-1010
 
Friday, July 13
Boulder Creek bluegrass fest
When: 6 p.m.; continues at noon Saturday, July 14, and Sunday, July 15
Where: Scopazzi’s, 13300 Big Basin Highway, in Boulder Creek
Details: Bluegrass bands will play at Scopazzi’s and other locations in Boulder Creek during the three-day festival, including a free concert in Boulder Creek Park on Saturday.
Info: www.brookdalebluegrass.com
 
Thursday, July 19
Taste of Scotts Valley
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Hilton, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: The annual kick-off party for the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival is hosted by the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Info: 438-1010