Datebook

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Friday, July 6
First Friday contra dance
When: 7:40 to 11 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Lessons are available for this Celtic dance event. Perfume and other fragrances are not permitted.
Cost: $10 ($9 members), $6 for students
Info: http://santacruzdance.org
 
Saturday, July 7
Lumberjack Days
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; continues Sunday
Where: Boulder Creek Hardware parking lot, 13110 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: The fifth annual lumberjack competition features ax-throwing, chainsaw competitions and other activities.
Info: 338-6833 or www.bouldercreekhardware.com
 
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
 
Sunday, July 8
Stepping stone workshop
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Artists age 5 and older can join Bonnie Pond to create stepping stones to be placed in the gardens at the park. Materials will be supplied. 
Info: 335-9348
 
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 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
 
SLV Class of 1967 reunion
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Scopazzi’s Restaurant, 13300 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: Classmates from 1965 to 1969 are invited to attend.
Info: 336-2944
 
Saturday, July 14
Slam at the Dam tournament
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Ben Lomond Park, Mill Street in Ben Lomond
Details: Spectators are welcome to the first three-on-three basketball tournament to raise money for the Children’s Center of SLV. 
Info: Matt O’Brien, 278-0200
 
Free piano, organ, violin concert
When: 7:30 to 9:15 p.m.
Where: Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center, 37 Conference Drive, in Mount Hermon
Details: Resident musician David Talbott and violinist Alex Russell will play the music of Brahms, Grieg and Bull, in addition to sacred and traditional favorites. An optional buffet dinner precedes the concert.
Cost: Free admission, voluntary offering
Info: 335-4466
 
Sunday, July 15
Museum barbecue
When: 3 to 7 p.m.
Where: SLV Museum, 12547 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: A friendly horseshoe tournament, barbecue, history presentations, raffle, ice cream sundaes and more will raise money for the museum.
Cost: $12 for those aged 12 and older
Info: 338-8382 or www.slvmuseum.com
 
Free pipe organ concert
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Boomeria, 60 Verde Drive, in Santa Cruz
Details: Organist William Visscher will give a free concert at Preston Boomer’s Boomeria.
Info: [email protected] or 426-2617
 
Wednesday, July 18
Cowgirl rope tricks
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 W. Park Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: Karen Quest will perform rope tricks for the family in a free show.
Info: www.santacruzpl.org
 
Thursday, July 19
Mural in a Day event
When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Artisans, 230-D Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Up to 40 local artists will complete an outdoor mural in one day. This is the first mural in the Scotts Valley Mural Project, a multi-year public art program.
Info: 439-9094 or http://scottsvalleyartisans.com
 
Taste of Scotts Valley
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Hilton, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: The annual kickoff party for the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival is hosted by the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Info: 438-1010
 
Sunday, July 29
Free Music at Skypark
When: 3:30 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Houserockers and West Grand Boulevard will play as part of the Scotts Valley Kiwanis Club’s second Music at Skypark concert to benefit Scotts Valley school music programs.
Info: www.svkiwanis.org
 
Monday, July 30
Vacation Bible School
When: 9 a.m. to noon; continues through Aug. 3
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: This is a program for children entering preschool through fifth grade. Donations are requested, and scholarships are available.
Info: www.feltonpresbyterian.org or 335-6900