Datebook – July 10 through July 24

Saturday, July 10
Santa Cruz Hop ’N’ Barley Festival
When: Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road,
in Scotts Valley
Details: More than 18 breweries will be on hand to support Community Housing Land Trust of Santa Cruz County.
Info: www.hopnbarley.org
Montessori Scotts Valley open house
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 123 S. Navarra Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Visit infant, toddler and preschool environments to learn about Montessori.
Info: 439-9313 or www.montessorisv.com
American Cancer Society Relay For Life
of Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Scotts Valley High School, 555 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Relay For Life is a 24-hour walking relay and the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
Info: www.relayforlife.org/scottsvalleyca or 661-0623
CPR, first-aid class at Felton Fire Station
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Cost: Free
Info: Ray Soler, 335-4422; or www.feltonfire.com
Sunday, July 11
Live wildlife at Quail Hollow
When: 2 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Observe four native animals to the area, the grey fox, a great horned owl, an opossum and a red-tailed hawk.
Cost: $5
Info: 335-9348
Tuesday, July 13
Favorite poem reading
When: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Skypark Recreation Room, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Community members will read and explain their favorite poems. Readers include Jeffrey Bidmon, Carolyn Fitz, Susanna Gaertner, John Henry Ledwith, Donna Maurillo, Gary Milburn and Dorcas Abbott.
Cost: $3 suggested donation to Poetry Santa Cruz
Info: Len Anderson,

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831-464-8983; or www.poetrysantacruz.org
Puppets at Felton Library
When: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Library, 6299 Gushee St.,
in Felton
Details: PT Puppets perform The Ugly Duckling set to the music of Camille Saint-Saens.
Info: www.feltonlibraryfriends.org
Thursday, July 15
‘Taste of Scotts Valley’ kickoff party
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Revelers will kick off the annual Art and Wine Festival with a party hosted by the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Info: 438-1010
Friday through Sunday, July 16 through 18
BC Bluegrass and Old-timey festival
When: 5:30 p.m. Friday; noon Saturday and Sunday
Where: Scopazzi’s, 13300 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: Brookdale Bluegrass brings the latest edition of the valley’s only bluegrass festival. Additional stages at Joe’s Bar, 13118 Highway 9, and Boulder Creek Brewery, 13040 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek.
Info: www.brookdalebluegrass.com
Saturday, July 17
SLV Pop Warner Pep Rally
When: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High junior varsity baseball field, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: A dunk tank, food, games and a raffle to launch the Pop Warner football and cheer season.
Info: www.vyapopwarner.com
Mosquito and vector control open house
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 540 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz
Details: A community open house to learn about and comment on the services of the Santa Cruz County Mosquito and Vector control team. There is food, games and a repellant and tick remover giveaway. Bugs can be brought for identification.
Red Cross resiliency workshop
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Red Cross, 2960 Soquel Ave.,
in Santa Cruz
Details: Learn about solar power, “laundry to landscape” and making goat cheese from three local experts.
Info: 462-2881
Sunday, July 18
Senior Center flea market
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, iun Scotts Valley
Details: Booths still available, $25 each. Proceeds will benefit the center.
Info: 438-8666 or visit the center
SLV Museum silent auction and barbecue
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: SLV Museum, 12547 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek 
Details: Auction items include a trip to Kona. Reservations are encouraged.
Cost: $20 adult, $6 kids for barbecue tickets
Info: www.slvmuseum.com, 338-8382
Redwood Riders gymkhana
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Stables, 15405 Bear Creek Road, in Boulder Creek
Details: Riders are invited to take their horses for fun and competition, and spectators are welcome to a family-friendly atmosphere for riders of all ages and skill levels.
Cost: $45 for riders; free for spectators
Info: www.redwoodriders.org
Nontoxic vertebrate pest control
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Learn how to deal with gophers, moles and deer without resorting to poison.
Cost: $5
Info: 335-9348
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Monday, July 19
Vacation Bible Camp “Mission Possible” opens
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: GateWay Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road, Scotts Valley
Details: For grades 1st through 5th in the fall, a fun and exciting week of Bible study, games, worship, crafts and super-secret spy missions. Runs July 19 through 23.
Cost: $50
Info: 438-0646 or www.gatewaybible.org
Thursday, July 22
SV networking mixer
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Bruzzone Family Vineyards, 433 Sunridge Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Hosted by the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce; take raffle items to showcase your business and business cards for networking.
Info: 438-1010
Saturday, July 24
Blessing of the old trucks
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Avenue, in Ben Lomond
Details: Get old trucks with more than 100,000 miles blessed and then join a parade to Mill Street Park for a barbecue featuring Corralitos sausage.
Cost: Free
Info: 336-5994, www.saintandrewsbenlomond.org
10th Redwood Dulcimer Day
When: 10 a.m. to 5p.m.
Where: Boomeria, 60 Verde Drive, Bonny Doon
Details: Workshops for all levels on the mountain (fretted) dulcimer followed by open playing, snacks and fun.
Full Moon Madness and Astronomy Night
When: 6:30 to 9 p.m.  
Where: Henry Cowell State Park visitor center, 303 Big Trees Park Road, Felton
Details: A family event that highlights the phases of the moon with telescopes, night hikes, crafts and music.  
For information: The visitor center, 335-7077