DATEBOOK: Oct. 9 to Nov. 6

Submit Datebook items to [email protected], or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed. Check out www.pressbanner.com to submit your own listings that will appear in our online Datebook.
Saturday, Oct. 9
Appliance and tire collection event
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: in the parking lot across from the fire station on 7 Erba Lane, in Scotts Valley.
Details: Drop off old refrigerators, washers, dryers, water heaters, or other metal appliances for free. No televisions, computers, or furniture. Scrap metal from appliances will be shredded, melted and made into new metal products.
Info: 438-0732.
Models and Miniatures Show
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; repeats Sunday, Oct. 10
Where: San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: The show will feature models of trains, cars, trucks, ships and working mechanical machines. Miniatures will include dollhouses and dollhouse miniatures, books, artwork, dioramas and more.
Cost: Free; a donation of $5 per family is appreciated
Info: 338-8382
MasterChef Cookbook signing
When: noon
Where: Seabright Brewery, 519 Seabright Ave., in Santa Cruz
Details: Enjoy live music, food, drink and MasterChef contestant Jake Gandolfo’s signature on your cookbook.
Cost: $25 entry fee for two includes a signed cookbook, two raffle tickets and entertainment
Info: 426-2739
Scotts Valley Wine and Chocolate Festival
When: 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Chocolate and wine tasting from Mint, Roudon-Smith Winery, Chocolate Visions and more.
Cost: $20
Info: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 438-8666
Bonny Doon Volunteer Fire and Rescue barbecue
When: 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Bonny Doon Fire Station, 975 Martin Road, in Bonny Doon
Details: Skirt steaks, chili, pasta, hot dogs, a silent auction and more.
Cost: $15 adults, $5 children
Info: Michele, 427-2671; or Pam, 426-3080
Mountain Parks Lobster Feed
When: 4:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 N. Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: A ticket to this sell-out dinner promises 1½ pounds of lobster, corn, salad, garlic bread and desserts. Beer, wine and soft drinks are included.
Cost: $60 online or by phone
Info: Jeannie Kegebein, 335-3174 or www.mountainparks.org
Sunday, Oct. 10
Transition San Lorenzo Valley Potluck
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park, Graham Hill Road and Mount Hermon Road, in Felton
Details: Share a meal and discuss ways to work towards a more sustainable San Lorenzo Valley.
Info: Steve, [email protected] or http://transitionslv.ning.com/events
Young Life fundraiser dinner
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Mission Springs Frontier Ranch, 25 Frontier Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Silver Buckle Gala is a Western-themed fundraiser for Young Life of Santa Cruz’s work with kids in Santa Cruz County. Admission is free.
Info: Young Life office, 423-5478 or [email protected]
Monday, Oct. 11
Assemblymember Monning mobile office hours
When: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley City Hall Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive
Details: Constituents interested in speaking with Assemblymember Bill Monning (D-Santa Cruz) are asked to please schedule an appointment by calling his Santa Cruz District Office
Info: 425-1503.
Wednesday, Oct. 13
Spring Hill School open house
When: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Spring Hill School, 250 California Street, in Santa Cruz
Details: Kindergarten to eighth grade open house only. The middle school open house is on Nov. 16.
Info: 427-2641
Shred-a-thon
When: 3 to 6 p.m.
Where: O’Brien Wealth Management, 5523 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: A mobile shredding truck will be on hand to shred confidential documents free of charge to protect against identity theft.
Info: 824-4425
Stitchers-by-the-sea embroidery meeting
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Dominican Hospital Rehab Center, 610 Frederick St., in Santa Cruz
Details: A regular meeting held by the local chapter of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America.
Info: Irene Cortez, 475-1853
Thursday, Oct. 14
Happy hour networking,
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s BBQ, 230-G Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Join the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce ambassadors for a relaxed evening of networking. Take lots of business cards.
Info: 438-1010
Friday, Oct. 15
Harvest fundraiser
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Highlands Park, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: The festival will include pony rides, family-friendly games, Roberto the Magician, arts and crafts, music, food, and local artisans. Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Children’s Center of San Lorenzo Valley. Admission is free, and tickets will be sold for games, activities, and food.
Info: Lisa Whitworth, 408 316 5120
Saturday, Oct. 16
Parkinson’s disease symposium
When: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St., in Santa Cruz.
Details: Featured speakers from Stanford Medical Center and the Parkinson’s Institute in Sunnyvale will give presentations and exhibitors will offer products and services. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited; advance reservations may be made by phone.
Cost: Free
Info: 877-438-3574
Sunday, Oct. 17
Children’s Harvest Festival
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Highlands Park, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: Hosted by the Children’s Center of San Lorenzo Valley, the day will feature an inflatable slide, a bounce house, children’s games, face painting, a magician, music, food and more.
Cost: Free
Info: Lisa Whitworth, 408-316-5120
Historical crafts for kids
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, Felton
Details: Children age 5 and older can go back in time and spend an artsy afternoon creating traditional hands-on crafts from Ohlone, mission and early American traditions.
Cost: $5, includes materials
Info: 335-9348
English-style tea party
When: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Where: Quail & Thistle Tea Room, Glen Alba Gardens, 12250 Alba Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: A brunch buffet with three seatings will include tea sandwiches, scones, fresh fruit, quiches, cakes and other sweets and savories, along with endless pots of hot tea, iced tea and water. Proceeds benefit Valley Churches United Missions. Reservations are required.
Cost: $50
Info: Danny, 272-2522; or http://glenalbagardens.com
Thursday, Oct. 28
Joint networking mixer with Campbell, Los Gatos
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona, in Scotts Valley
Details: This is the place to make lasting connections and get advice from other business people from the valley and over the hill.
Cost: $5
Info: 438-1010
Saturday, Oct. 30
Harvest and Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive
Details: Get your holiday shopping done early and check out handmade crafts and quilt displays. The fair will also have face painting, pumpkin decorating, baked goods, and a raffle.
Info: 438-4360 or www.stphilip-sv.org
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 6 and 7
Holiday Craft and Gift Faire
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center and Community Center, 360 and 370 Kings Village Road.
Details: Crafters from all age groups will showcase their treasures. All proceeds will benefit the senior center.
Info: 438-8666