Datebook

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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
 
Sunday, Sept. 16
Senior center pancake breakfast
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Highlands Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: A pancake breakfast will benefit the senior center. Piano music will be provided by Char.
Cost: $5 for adults, $2.50 for children
Info: 336-8900 or se*************@****io.com
 
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
 
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 ag*********@***il.com
 
Saturday, Sept. 22
Art in the park
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Spring Lakes Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 225 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Seventeen artists will have artwork on display, including watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings, photography and jewelry.
Info: Maryanne, 600-7142
 
Organ recital
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 9545 Love Creek Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Concert organist James Welch will perform a free recital.
Info: ka**********@*****st.net
 
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
 
Tuesday, Sept. 25
Public safety workshop
When: 9 a.m.
Where: The Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Smart on Crime Santa Cruz County and the Community Corrections Partnership will host a workshop to learn facts about the criminal justice system that affect the community and find out about existing resources.
Cost: Free
Info: mj*****@*********sc.org or 465-2207
 
Back-to-school social
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Glen Arbor School, 9393 Glen Arbor Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Families can meet with the school staff, find out what programs are offered and learn about plans for the school year.
Cost: Free
Info: 336-2932 or *************@*******al.net” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>gl*************@*******al.net
 
Thursday, Sept. 27
Health screenings
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Mountain Community Resources, 6134 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: MCR staff members will offer screenings for glucose, blood pressure and body mass index during a free event.
Info: 335-6600
 
Chamber networking mixer
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: La Madrona Athletic Club, 1897 La Madrona Drive, in Santa Cruz
Details: The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a business networking opportunity and a tour of the La Madrona Athletic Club
Cost: $5 for members, $10 for prospective members.
 
Saturday, Sept. 29
Big Basin Founders’ Day
When: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Details: A special all-day event to celebrate California’s oldest state park will feature a melodrama, hikes, games for children and an evening campfire.
Info: 338-8883
 
Santa Cruz Mountains Harvest Festival
When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Downtown Boulder Creek
Details: A community celebration of the harvest season, in its second year, will feature local artists, wineries, breweries and musicians.
Cost: Free admission; cost of alcohol and children’s activities not included
Details: www.santacruzmountainsharvestfestival.com or 588-5628
 
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
 
Friday, Oct. 5
Italian Affaire fundraiser
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., in Santa Cruz
Details: A silent auction and live dinner auction with music will benefit Mountain Community Resources.
Info: 335-6600
 
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
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 jo*********@****io.com
 
Saturday, Oct. 13
Lobster feed
When: 4:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 100 Big Trees Road, in Felton
Details: This annual fundraiser for Mountain Parks Foundation will star fresh lobster and sides, accompanied by live bluegrass music.
Cost: $60 with reservation
Info: 335-3174