Friday, Aug. 7
First Friday Contra Dance
When: Beginners workshop at
7:40 p.m., dance at 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
Saturdoon market and yard sale in Bonny Doon
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Bonny Doon Elementary School lower parking lot, 1492 Pine Flat Road, in Bonny Doon
Details: Pony rides, food, art and deals.
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
Bigfoot Discovery Museum music and art benefit
When: Noon to 6 p.m.
Where: 5497 Highway 9,
in Felton
Details: Proceeds benefit the museum.
Cost: $5 suggested donation
Info: 335-4478
Wednesday, Aug. 12
Meet SLV Sheriff’s Service Center Sgt. Jim Ross
When: 4 to 5 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Info: Christina Horvat,
338-4144
Thursday, Aug. 13
‘Happy Hour’ networking in Scotts Valley
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Hilton’s Café Max,
6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Info: 438-1010
Saturday, Aug. 15
Children’s book reading by local author
When: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: White Raven,
6253 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Loretta Halter will read her new book, A Voice for the Redwoods. There will also be singing, terracotta pot decorating, and poetry writing.
Info: 335-3611
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
Tales of Bigfoot with Bart Cutino
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Bigfoot Discovery Museum, 5497 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Cutino will talk about his Bigfoot sighting.
Info: 335-4478
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
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