yum: Zayante firefighters flip hotcakes during their annual Father’s Day pancake breakfast. This year, the breakfast will be from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 20, at the fire department, 7700 E. Zayante Road, in Felton. Courtesy of Scott Sipes

Friday, June 18
My Stupid Brother and Coffis Brothers concert
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Park Hall, 9370 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: All-ages rock concert by local musicians My Stupid Brother and Jamie and Kellen Coffis.
Cost: $5
MCT’s ‘The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?’ opens
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Broadway Playhouse, 526 Broadway, in Santa Cruz
Details: Ben Lomond-based Mountain Community Theater has branched out to Santa Cruz with its latest offering. The show plays on the weekends until July 4.
Cost: $17 general, $14 senior or student
Info: www.mctshows.org
or 336-4777
Saturday, June 19
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
Scholarship garage sale
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 12788 Highway 9,
in Boulder Creek
Details: Proceeds from sales of housewares, games, tools, electronics, luggage, decorative items will go to Valley Women’s Club scholarships for high school students.
Info: Hilary Stanley, 338-2247
Surfing history talk
When: 2 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Speakers will describe how three Hawaiian princes chose Santa Cruz and where they found lumber for their boards.
Info: Lynda Phillips, 338-8382
Saturday and Sunday, June 19 and 20
Crazy Hat Days
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 6059 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Crafts, music, a bounce house, hay rides, children’s activities and more
Cost: Parking, $10 ($9 for seniors)
Info: Lee Williams, 335-3174
Sunday, June 20
Zayante Fire Father’s Day pancake breakfast
When: 7 a.m. to noon
Where: Zayante Fire Station, 7700 E. Zayante Road, in Felton
Details: Live music by The Casuals; proceeds will help buy equipment and supplies for firefighters.
Info: 335-5100
Lompico Father’s Day potluck, barbecue
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Lompico Park, Lompico Road at West Drive
Details: Take a dish to share, something to barbecue and a favorite drink; live music
Info: lc*****@*******cc.org
Highlands Senior Center pancake breakfast
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: Treat Dad and enjoy piano styling by Char.
Cost: $5 for adults, $2.50 for children
Info: 336-8900
Tuesday, June 22
Scotts Valley Historical Society meeting
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Scott House, 1 Civic Center Drive, in Scotts Valley
Info: Virginia Hooper,
438-6506
Felton Farmers Market children’s day
When: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: St. John’s Catholic Church 120 Russell Ave., Felton
Details: Children’s singer Fressia Raine will perform from 3 to 5 p.m., and kids’ activities will be provided by local children’s groups.
Info: www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org
‘Food Matters’ talk
When: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Branch Library, 6299 Gushee St.
Details: Kids can make a real Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head with Kimberly Clark, while adults can listen as Sue Kuivanen talks about her book, “Parent’s Diet Handbook.”
Info: www.feltonlibraryfriends.org
Tuesday and Wednesday, June 22 and 23
Free Music Together class
When: 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Where: SLV School District Office, 325 Marion Ave., Room 21, in Ben Lomond
Details: Parents or guardians can take young children for a free demo class on either day to explore music with toys and activities.
Info: 438-3514 or www.musicalme.com
Thursday, June 24
Chamber mixer at new bank branch
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Wells Fargo Bank, 100 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Wells Fargo and the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting and networking mixer at the bank’s new home.
Info: 438-1010
Americans for Safe Access meeting
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 140 Dubois St., Ste. A, in Santa Cruz
Details: Attorney Ben Rice will speak.
Info: Roger Mench, 295-3335
Friday and Saturday, June 25 and 26
Live Web cast relating to Israel
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday
Where: Calvary Chapel Santa Cruz, 1500 Green Hills Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Author Joel Rosenberg will talk about how to support Israel as it relates to Biblical prophecy in a live Web cast from Epicenter 2010 in Philadelphia.
Info: 477-7777
Sunday, June 27
SLV Community Band concert
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Library Amphitheater, 3390 W. Park Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: A live band of valley musicians will present old favorites, including marches, show tunes and folk songs, under the redwoods.
Cost: Free
Info: Darby Kremers, 206-3623
Music at Skypark
When: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley
Details: A fundraiser for Scotts Valley Educational Foundation. Band Mike Hadley & the Groove will kick off the summer concert series.
Cost: Free, concessions sales help the schools.
Info: www.svef.net
Blood drive in Scotts Valley
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Register at www.sbcdonor.org.
For information: 438-4360
Monday, June 28
Pajama Rama Party
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Maya Restaurant, 3115 Scotts Valley Drive
Details: Maya Restaurant will give a portion of ticket sales and beverages sold to Relay for Life of Scotts Valley and SLV. There’s a prize for the person wearing the most awesome pair of pajamas.
Cost: $20 per person includes food and raffle ticket, $5 per person without food
Info: www.relayforlife.org/scottsvalleyca
Tuesday, June 29
Tales and trails storytelling
When: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Branch Library, 6299 Gushee St.
Details: Featuring storytellers Bob Kanegis and Liz Mangual from New Mexico
Info: 420-5339
Sunday, July 4
Boulder Creek parade
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Highway 9 in downtown Boulder Creek
Details: Parade applications are due by June 30.
For information: Wayne Williams, 338-2627
Ben Lomond Fire pancake breakfast
When: 7 a.m. to noon
Where: Ben Lomond Fire Protection District, 9430 Highway 9
Info: 336-5495
Scotts Valley parade and fireworks
When: Parade: 3 p.m., Fireworks: dusk
Where: Scotts Valley Drive and Skypark
Details: Buy tickets for fireworks ahead of time at Scotts Valley Recreation, 361 Kings Village Road
Cost: Parade is free; fireworks are $6 ahead of time, $8 at the gate
Wednesday, July 7
Scotts Valley-SLV Sons In Retirement luncheon
When: 11:45 a.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Jim Vanderzwaan, the KSBW weatherman, will speak; call for reservations.
Info: Bill, 689-9385

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