Datebook

– Submit Datebook items to pb******@*********er.com 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, Oct. 20
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
 
Bigfoot Discovery Day
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: The Bigfoot Discovery Museum, 5497 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: A day of support and fundraising for Felton’s Bigfoot museum features films and sasquatch discussions, including a roundtable talk with researchers.
Cost: Free; barbecue and roundtable discussion not included
Info: 335-4478 or ha********@***oo.com
 
SVMS pasta fundraiser
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center. 360 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: An all-you-can-eat pasta dinner will be hosted by Santa Cruz Pasta Factory and the Scotts Valley Middle School PTA.
Cost: $20 per adult, $10 per child
Info: www.svms.santacruz.k12.ca.us or ma*******@*****st.net
 
‘The Missing Arm of William Waddell’
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Details: Bring a flashlight to experience the haunted tale of Big Basin’s last lumber mill owner and his fateful encounter with a grizzly bear during a half-mile theatrical guided walk through the redwoods at night.
Cost: $10 per vehicle
Info: 479-7798
 
Sunday, Oct. 21
SLV 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 to benefit the SLV Senior Center will include piano styling by Char.
Cost: $5 for adults; $2.50 for children
Info: 336-8900 or se*************@****io.com
 
Wednesday, Oct. 24
Outback Trading’s 15th anniversary
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Outback Trading Co., 6257 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Clare Campbell’s Outback Trading Co. will celebrate 15 years in Felton with appetizers and beverages and a preview of the fall and holiday store collection.
Info: 345-5972 or in**@********er.org
 
Lompico Water District candidate forum
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Zayante Fire Protection District, 7700 E. Zayante Road, in Felton
Details: The Lompico Community Center will host a debate among the candidates running for the Lompico Water District board, moderated by the League of Women Voters.
Info: 435-3545
 
Thursday, Oct. 25
Medicare workshop for seniors
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Evalyn Taylor, a community education with the Senior Network Services Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, will host a discussion on Medicare-related concerns in Santa Cruz County.
Info: sv*********@*****gy.net
 
Backyard burning rules open house
When: 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Zayante Fire Protection District, 7700 E. Zayante Road, in Felton
Details: Officials of the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District will be on-hand to answer questions and address concerns about the new backyard burning laws recently enacted.
Info: 647-9411 or www.mbuapcd.org/
 
Pizza fundraiser
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Round Table Pizza, 6267 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School will receive 15 percent of proceeds from food and drinks to support its programs. Takeout orders can be placed by phone.
Info: 335-5344
 
SV chamber networking mixer
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Elements Salon & Spa, 6006 La Madrona Drive, Ste. E, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a meet-and-greet with local businesses.
Info: 438-1010 or www.scottsvalleychamber.com
 
Friday, Oct. 26
Cycle shop grand opening
When: Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Cycle Sport, 203 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: A grand opening and ribbon-cutting event will celebrate Scotts Valley Cycle Sport’s new location.
Info: 440-9070
 
Saturday, Oct. 27
Boy Scout rummage sale
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Felton Bible Church parking lot, 5999 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: Boy Scout Troop 604 of Scotts Valley is having its annual rummage sale, a major fundraiser for the troop.
Info: 336-3155 or su*****@*******al.net
 
Arts, crafts fair
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley.
Details: The fair will include original handmade crafts, a quilt display, a Kid’s Korral, pumpkin decorating, baked goods and raffles.
Info: 438-4360
 
Pumpkin carving, chili feed
When: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 W. Park Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: Participants can test their carving skills, with pumpkins and tools provided free of charge by the Boulder Creek Chapter of the Friends of the Santa Cruz Libraries. Homemade chili and cornbread will be available for purchase.
Info: dk********@*ol.com
 
SV Artisans show
When: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s BBQ Gallery at the Loft, 230 Mount Hermon Road, Ste. G
Details: During a reception for “My Best Friend,” a dog-inspired art show, artists will be available to discuss their work. A portion of all sales will benefit the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.
Info: 252-5013 or www.scottsvalleyartisans.com
 
Halloween Bash
When: 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Zayante Fire Protection District, 7700 E. Zayante Road, in Felton
Details: Lompico Community Center’s annual Halloween Bash offers candy and prizes for kids.
Cost: Free
Info: 435-3545
 
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Business With Pleasure ribbon-cutting
When: Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Business With Pleasure, One Victor Square, in Scotts Valley
Details: A ribbon-cutting event sponsored by Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Business With Pleasure’s new location.
Info: 430-9711
 
Friday, Nov. 2
Elite Martial Arts new location grand opening
When: 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: Elite Martial Arts, 216 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley.
Details: A grand opening celebration for Elite Martial Arts’ new location in the Kings Village Shopping Center will include food, drinks, live music, martial arts demonstrations and a raffle.
Info: 438-5425
 
Wednesday, Nov. 7
Sons in Retirement Luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz
Details: A catered luncheon will be followed by a talk by Robin Gysin on “Avoiding Con Artists and Assorted Scams.”
Cost: $15
Info: 336-8481