Datebook: Happenings for the next week

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
Watershed geology walk
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Henry Cowell State Park picnic area, 101 Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: Frank Perry will lead a geological nature walk through the San Lorenzo River streambed to study the origins and geological history of the granite outcroppings. Fossils might be discovered, as well.
Cost: $7 parking
Info: Carol Carson, [email protected]
Scotts Valley Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: No animals allowed.
Info: 454-0566
Falconette junior cheer camp
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Gym, 555 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Hosted by the SVHS Cheer Squad, participants ages 5 through 12 learn motions, cheers and a short dance that will be performed for parents at the end-of-camp barbecue.
Info: 439-9555
Sunday, Aug. 16
Race Thru the Redwoods
When: Kids’ mile at 8:10 a.m.; 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
Pancake breakfast at Highlands Senior Center
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Cost: $5 for adults, $2.50 for children
Info: 336-8900
Tuesday, Aug. 18
Felton farmers market
When: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: 120 Russell Ave, off Highway 9, in Felton
Details: No animals allowed
Info: 454-0566
Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 18 and 19
SVHS ‘SOAR Day’
When: Juniors and sophomores, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.; freshmen and seniors, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; late registration, 12:30 to 1 p.m.; frosh orientation, 1 to 2 p.m. in the gym
Where: 555 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Students should take completed registration packets to receive their class schedules.
Info: 439-9555
Saturday, Aug. 22
‘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
Cub Scouts Pack 604 ice cream social
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: This is the kickoff pack meeting of the season. Learn more about Cub Scouts while eating ice cream.
Info: Karen Daniel, 439-2097
Scotts Valley farmers market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: No animals allowed
Info: 454-0566
Ongoing
‘Form and Function’ gallery exhibit
When: Noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 19 to Sept. 19, Wednesday to Sunday
Where: 9341 Mill St., Ben Lomond
Details: Artists from around the country will display art in the form of clay, glass, stone, wood and more.
Cost: Free
Info: 336-3513
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: July 1 to August 31, Mondays through Thursdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays 1 to 5 p.m.
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
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