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.
 
Friday, Sept. 7
Contra dance
When: 8 to 11 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: A contra dance night will feature the band Uncle Farmer, with Ben Schreiber on fiddle and Michael Sokolovsky on guitar. All dances will be taught, and no experience is necessary.
Info: santacruzdance.org
 
Saturday, Sept. 8
Second Saturday flea market
When: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Middleton and Junction avenues in Boulder Creek
Details: Spaces are available for $15. Music will be provided by Karie Hilary from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Info: 338-4144
 
Parking lot sale
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Glen Arbor School, 9393 Glen Arbor Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Spaces are available for $10 each. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit preschool.
Info: 336-3448
 
Ohlone Day
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 100 Big Trees Road, in Felton
Details: Attendees will experience Ohlone cultural, social and everyday life through games, crafts, music, stories and other activities.
Info: 335-7077
 
Campaign picnic
When: 3 to 6 p.m.
Where: Loch Lomond Reservoir, 100 Loch Lomond Way, in Felton
Details: Members of the community are invited to a campaign kickoff picnic for Lois Henry, Rich Harrington and Bill Smallman, who will run for re-election to the Lompico County Water District board.
Info:  www.welovelompico.com or

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Sunday, Sept. 9
Grandparents’ day pancake breakfast
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Pancakes, ham, eggs, juice and coffee will be served.
Cost: $6.50 adults, $4 children, free for those younger than 5
Info: 438-8666
 
Boulder Creek church reunion
When: 10 a.m. worship, followed by luncheon
Where: Boulder Creek United Methodist Church, 12855 Boulder St., in Boulder Creek
Details: Anyone who has had a connection with the church is invited for a service, followed by a barbecue and potluck luncheon and swimming to celebrate new carpet and painting at the church. Participants should take something for the grill and to share.
Info: 338-6232
 
Fun with succulents
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Master Gardener Bonnie Pond will teach attendees, age 10 and older, how to develop miniature succulent gardens.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348
 
Thursday, Sept. 13
Happy hour networking
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Stonehouse Bar & Grill, Hilton Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: This event is hosted by the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Info: 438-1010
 
Friday, Sept. 14
Ceramics festival
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: A Ceram-A-Rama potluck and slideshow with Arthur Gonzalez will be followed by clay demos and workshops from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Cost: Free to attend Friday; charges apply for Saturday’s demos
Info: www.mountainartcenter.org
 
Saturday, Sept. 15
Annual river cleanup
When:  9 a.m. to noon
Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park, in Felton
Details: Citizens group SLV CORE is partnering with Save Our Shores to clean up the San Lorenzo Valley River. Volunteers can register online or at the bridge that morning.
 
First aid, CPR class
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Felton firehouse, 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Details: The class includes pediatric first aid; adult, child and infant CPR; and use of automatic external defibrillators.
Cost: Free for Felton residents, $36 for others
Info: www.feltonfire.com or 335-4422
 
Free painting workshop
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Artisans, 230-D Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Maxine Stahl will lead an introductory class about how to paint artwork on “challenging surfaces,” such as 3-D objects.
Info: 420-8248
 
Wednesday, Sept. 19
Agape Dance Academy talent search
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Agape Dance Academy, 104 Whispering Pines Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Auditions will be held in search of students with a natural aptitude and desire for classical ballet training. A one-year, full-tuition scholarship will be awarded to one boy and one girl between the ages of 8 and 10.
Cost: $8
Info: 359-0850 or

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Sunday, Sept. 23
Plant propagation workshop
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: A master gardener will teach how to divide plants and other tricks of propagation.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348
 
Saturday, Sept. 29
Ben Lomond 125th anniversary celebration
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Park Hall, 9370 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Historical videos, slides and photos will be on display and a surprise guest is expected during a celebration hosted by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Ben Lomond Fire Protection District and Valley Churches United Missions.
Info: 336-8258
 
Saturday, Oct. 6
Day in the Park, Night in the Hall
When: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Ben Lomond Park, 9525 Mill St., and Park Hall, 9400 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: The day will be filled with a barbecue, live music, dancing and events for children, followed by a night of live music and dancing to benefit the Ben Lomond Firefighters association. Evening events are for adults age 21 and older only.
Cost: Daytime events, $10 adults, $5 children; nighttime events, $10 adults
Info: www.facebook.com/events/267405560031559
 
Sunday, Oct. 7
Postcard, paper collectibles show
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Attendees can receive free appraisals of postcards and other paper collectibles.
Cost: $4
Info: Joseph Jaynes, 476-3262 or

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