Datebook: Aug. 2 through Sept. 9

Sunday, Aug. 2
‘Back-to-school’ supplies drive
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: New Leaf, 6240 Highway 9, in Felton; and Palace Art & Office Supply, 1501 41st Ave., in Capitola
Details: Donate school supplies or sponsor a student for a year for $40. All donations will benefit students in need.
Info: Linda Lovelace,
336-8258, ext. 221
Wednesday, Aug. 5
CERT training
When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Felton fire station, 131 Kirby St.
Details: First class to train Community Emergency Response Team members.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-4422
Friday, Aug. 7
First Friday Contra Dance
When: Beginners workshop 7:40 p.m., dance 8 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: No partner necessary, wear soft-soled shoes and no perfumes.
Cost: $10
Info: 464-0877
Saturday, Aug. 8
‘Full Moon Madness’ at Henry Cowell
When: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: 101 Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: Explore the phases of the moon with telescopes, night hikes, crafts and music.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-7077
Open house at Children’s Center of SLV
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: 8500 Highway 9,
in Ben Lomond
Info: 336-2857
Bonny Doon yard sale
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Bonny Doon Elementary School lower parking lot, 1492 Pine Flat Road, in Bonny Doon
Info: Lisa Palm, 426-5628
or www.saterdoon.com
Saturday, Aug. 8, and Sunday, Aug. 9
Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Sample wine and beer from local vintners and brewers while perusing offerings from local artists to the sound of area musical acts.
Cost: Free admission,
$15 to taste
Info: 438-1010
Sunday, Aug. 9
‘Nature Detectives’ at Quail Hollow Ranch
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Learn how to tell who and wear animals are by observing the clues they leave behind. All ages welcome.
Info: 335-9348
Sunday, Aug. 16
Race through the Redwoods
When: Kids mile at 8:10 a.m. and 10-kilometer run at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Henry Cowell State Park main picnic area, 101 Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: Free pancake breakfast with race entry
Cost: In advance, $20 for 10K and $10 for kids mile. On race day, $25 for 10K and $12 for kids mile.
Info: Gary Hafley, 251-1038 or www.racethrutheredwoods.com
Saturday, Aug. 22
‘Ukeleles Gone Wild’
When: 2 to 7 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Learn about ukeleles and hear bands play tunes.
Info: 336-3513
Conversation with Bill Monning
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9,
in Felton
Details: Assemblyman Bill Monning will meet local residents and give a presentation about bills that will affect the local environment. Sponsored by the Environmental Committee of the Valley Women’s Club.
Cost: Free
Info: Tai Stills, 252-1357
Monday, Aug. 24
CPR class
When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Felton fire station, 131 Kirby St.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-4422
Sunday, Aug. 30
Free concert at Skypark
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: City Rocks will perform classic cover songs of Bay Area music. Barbecue, pizza, wine, beer and more will be available for sale. Benefits Scotts Valley Educational Foundation
Info: Kim Jones, 239-6414; or www.svef.net
‘Clay Extravaganza’
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Clay demonstrations, contests and prizes. Raku firing and hands-on clay.
Cost: Free
Info: 336-3513
Wednesday, Sept. 9
Wine Down for P.A.L. Football
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Malone’s, 4402 Scotts Valley Drive,
in Scotts Valley
Details: Wine-tasting proceeds benefit P.A.L. Football. The tasting features Jacob’s Creek wines.
Cost: $20
Info: Patti Malone, 438-2244
Ongoing
Together in the Park
When: 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays
Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park, Graham Hill Road and Mt. Hermon Road
Details: Parenting support, information and age-appropriate activities for children up to 5 years old.
Info: Cori Burt, 252-1137
Mindfulness meditation group
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays
Where: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: Silent meditation and talk. Beginning and experienced students are welcome.
Info: Carla, 336-0136
‘Ageless Artists Exhibits’ at Scotts Valley Library
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, July 1 to Aug. 31; 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Scotts Valley Public Library, 230 Mt. Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 420-5369
Basic and chair yoga
When: 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Cost: $6
Info: 438-8666
‘Ultra beginning’ line dancing class
When: 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Cost: $6
Info: 438-8666
‘Ceramics on the Wheel’ classes
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: For beginning to advanced levels — limited to five students.
Info: 336-3513 or www.mountainartcenter.org
SLV Community Band rehearsals
When: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School band room, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Dust off your instrument and try it out. The semester fee benefits school music programs in the San Lorenzo Valley.
Cost: $25 per semester
Info: Jon Christian, 335-3565
Tai chi classes
When: 9:45 to 11 a.m. Mondays
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Cost: $2 for members, $4 for nonmembers
Info: 336-8900; or Bill Wright, 429-5004
‘Experiments in Clay’ classes
When: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Hand-building with clay
Info: 336-3513 or www.mountainartcenter.org
Life drawing classes
When: 7 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Beginners and pros are welcome to drop in. Features different model every week.
Cost: $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers
Info: 336-3513 or www.mountainartcenter.org
Raku classes
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: The class is weather-dependent, so call a day in advance.
Info: Dale Bates, 345-7565
Ceramic classes for adults
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Info: 336-3513 or www.mountainartcenter.org
Bridge players wanted
Details: Intermediate and advanced bridge players are in demand for ongoing groups in the San Lorenzo Valley. Groups meet depending on availability.
Info: Shelby Charette, 335-5956
Square dance classes
When: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: German-American Hall, 230 Plymouth St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Go alone, take a partner or go with a group.
Cost: $5
Info: 831-763-9825 or 408-353-4766
Story hour at Ben Lomond library
When: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays
Where: Ben Lomond Community Library, 9525 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Info: 336-2665
Kidz Korner clothing exchange 
When: 10 to 11:30 a.m. every third Saturday
Where: St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: The exchange is for children’s clothes for newborns to 5-year-olds. If you don’t have clothes to donate, feel free to pick up what you need.
Info: Rebecca, 408-875-3450
Beginning ukulele classes
When: 6:30 to 7:20 p.m. Mondays for new students; 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays for advanced students
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Cost: $3 suggested donation
Info: 336-3513 or www.mountainartcenter.org