Datebook: Here’s what’s happening

Friday, Oct. 2
Kick-off Cub Scout meeting
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Elementary School multipurpose room, 400 Lomond Street, in Boulder Creek
Details: This is Pack 623’s official kickoff meeting of the year. All those curious about Cub Scouting are welcome to come.
Info: Aaron McChesney, 338-0988
Saturday, Oct. 3
23rd annual flea market with Valley Churches United Missions
When: 8 to 3 p.m.
Where: St. John’s Catholic Church parking lot, 120 Russell Ave., in Felton
Details: Refreshments will be available all day. All proceeds from sales belong to the venders. Call to reserve a space. Proceeds from vendor rentals and refreshment sales benefit VCUM’s food pantry.
Cost: Free to attend; $20 to rent one vendor space, $35 to rent two
Info: 336-8258, ext. 221
Scotts Valley Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Sunday, Oct. 4
‘Kids Stuff’ flea market
When: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation and Parks District, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: Buy or sell kids clothes, toys, books, and more. Call to reserve a 6-foot-by-6-foot space.
Cost: $15 for one selling space; free to attend
Info: 338-4144
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2 to 4
‘Sound of Music’ at Bethany University Theater
When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
Where: 800 Bethany Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Performances by Scotts Valley Performing Arts
Cost: $10 to $19
Info: 818-1516 or www.svpaa.org
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Felton farmers market
When: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: 120 Russell Ave, off Highway 9 in Felton
Info: 454-0566
Story hour at Ben Lomond library
When: 10 to 11 a.m.
Where: Ben Lomond Community Library, 9525 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Info: 336-2665
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Scotts Valley Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:45 a.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Sam Bishop, president of the Santa Cruz Fly Fishing Club, will speak.
Info: Dave, 336-8481
CERT class at Felton Fire begins
When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Details: This is the first of six classes that will run through Nov. 7. Call for details and to sign up.
Cost: Free
Info: Ray Soler, 359-2295; or Liz Taylor-Selling, 335-6606
Thursday, Oct. 8
‘Happy Hour Networking’
When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 245-H Mt. Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 438-1010
Saturday, Oct. 10
Scotts Valley Chocolate and Wine Tasting Festival
When: 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 360 Kings Village Road
Details: Eight wineries and eight chocolatiers will be on hand for this second-year event. Tickets are $20 for a wine glass and three wine-tasting tickets and three chocolate-tasting tickets.
Info: 438-8666
Scotts Valley Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Recycle appliances and tires
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Fire Department, parking lot across the street, 7 Erba Lane, in Scotts Valley
Details: Sponsored by the City of Scotts Valley. Televisions, computer and furniture will not be accepted.
Info: 438-0732
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 9 to 11
‘Sound of Music’ at Bethany University Theater
When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
Where: 800 Bethany Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Performances by Scotts Valley Performing Arts
Cost: $10 to $19
Info: 818-1516 or www.svpaa.org
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Felton farmers market
When: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: 120 Russell Ave, off Highway 9, in Felton
Info: 454-0566
Story hour at Ben Lomond library
When: 10 to 11 a.m.
Where: Ben Lomond Community Library, 9525 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Info: 336-2665
Thursday, Oct. 15
Class on acupressure during labor and delivery
When: 6:45 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Acupuncture, 6227 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Learn how acupuncture can be used to ease discomfort during childbirth and more. Register by Oct. 14.
Cost: $3 for materials
Info: 335-9690
‘Team in Training’ info meeting
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Learn about the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training program, in which teams of participants get professional training to run a marathon. Participants raise money for vital leukemia and lymphoma research.
Info: Karen Toste, 408-490-3120
Friday, Oct. 16
Scotts Valley High homecoming football game
When: 3 to 7 p.m.
Where: SVHS football field, 555 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Freshman game starts at 3 p.m., junior varsity at 5 p.m. and varsity at 7 p.m. against Harbor High.
Info: 439-9555
Scotts Valley Rotary’s ‘Oktoberfest’
When: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Sports Center, 251 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The event will honor active military and veterans, and will raise money for the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation and Rotary’s charitable works. Includes live music, food, drinks, a mini live auction and more.
Cost: $10 admission
Info: Rob Slawinski, 408-505-0708; or Amanda Matthews, 438-2500
Red Cross blood drive
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: First Presbyterian Church’s Taylor Hall, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Call to schedule an appointment.
Info: 800-448-3543
VCUM benefit with Lacy J. Dalton
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Don Quixote’s, 6275 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Country music star Lacy J. Dalton will perform a concert to raise money for Valley Churches United Missions.
Cost: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Info: 603-2294
Saturday, Oct. 17
Scotts Valley farmers market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Sunday, Oct. 18
Historical talk
When: 3 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Pat Jocius will speak on local disasters that have changed the face of the San Lorenzo Valley for the past 100 years.
Cost: $5 donation per family
Info: Lynda Phillips, 338-8382
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Felton farmers market
When: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: 120 Russell Ave, off Highway 9, in Felton
Info: 454-0566
Story hour at Ben Lomond library
When: 10 to 11 a.m.
Where: Ben Lomond Community Library, 9525 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Info: 336-2665
Thursday, Oct. 22
Blood drive
When: Noon to 5 p.m.
Where: San Agustin Catholic Church’s meeting room, 257 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Call to schedule an appointment.
Info: 800-448-3543
Saturday, Oct. 24
‘The Missing Arm of William Waddell’ trail walk
When: 6:30 p.m. Walks start every 10 minutes.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: Bring a flashlight for this spooky tale.
Info: 338-8861
Scotts Valley Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Sunday, Oct. 25
‘Fall Harvest Fundraiser’ at CCSLV
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Children’s Center of San Lorenzo Valley, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: Family-friendly games, activities, music, food, local artisans and raffle. All proceeds benefit CCSLV, an accredited non-profit children’s center.
Cost: Free admission
Info: Steve Tanner, [email protected], or Lisa Farnsworth, [email protected]
Monday, Oct. 26
CPR class at Felton Fire Station
When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Info: Ray Soler, 359-2295
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Felton farmers market
When: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: 120 Russell Ave, off Highway 9, in Felton
Info: 454-0566
Story hour at Ben Lomond library
When: 10 to 11 a.m.
Where: Ben Lomond Community Library, 9525 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Info: 336-2665
Saturday, Nov. 14
SV Chamber ‘Community Awards Dinner’
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Hilton, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Info: 438-1010
Monday, Nov. 23
CPR class at Felton Fire Station
When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Info: Ray Soler, 359-2295
Saturday, Dec. 19
CPR and first aid class at Felton Fire Station
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Info: Ray Soler, 359-2295
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
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 a 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
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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