DATEBOOK: Sept. 11 to Oct. 17

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, 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, Sept. 11
Project Purr rummage sale
When: 7 a.m.
Where: Corner of Thurber Lane and Soquel Drive, in Santa Cruz
Details: Donate items between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at the above address.
Info: 423-6369
Bicycle rodeo
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Macdorsa Park, 1 Civic Center Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade can take part in a free bicycle rodeo skills course, bike licensing, bicycle and helmet inspections and a barbecue. Each participant must be with a parent or guardian and sign a liability waiver.
Info: Lt. John Hohmann, 440-5653
Community Health Fair
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Balance Studio Spa, 912 Lakeside Drive, in Felton
Details: Local healers and chiropractors will offer information about their services and will perform free evaluations.
Info: Melissa Stone, 335-8335
Ohlone Day celebration
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 N. Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: The 25th anniversary celebration will feature nature walks, story-telling and song throughout the day.
Info: Jeannie Kegebein, 335-3174
Library auction, barbecue
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road
Details: The Scotts Valley Friends of the Library group seeks donations to be auctioned off to help with children’s activities, technology and study areas at the future branch.
Cost: $40
Info: Elizabeth Walch, 246-0666
Service for healing from violence
When: 7 p.m.
Where: St. Andrew’s Church, 101 Riverside Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: This service is for violence victims and survivors, relatives and friends of victims, witnesses and perpetrators.
Info: 336-5994
Sunday, Sept. 12
San Agustin Fiesta
When: Noon to 5 p.m.
Where: San Agustin Catholic Church, 257 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Meals are free if ordered before the day of the event, which will feature live music, games and a barbecue.
Info: www.sanagustincc.com or 438-3633
Seed gardening talk
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, Felton
Details: Renee Shepherd of Felton seed company Renee’s Garden will share gardening and seed expertise during a talk about how to grow the best fall garden from seed. For ages 18 and up.
Info: 335-9348
Doggie drive-in
When: 6 p.m.
Where: The Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave., in Santa Cruz
Details: Barbara Sargent of Poochie Smiles will teach dog owners how to brush their dogs’ teeth.
Cost: Free; a $5 donation is requested to cover the cost of toothbrushes and toothpaste
Info: Whitney Wilde, 427-0350
Wednesday, Sept. 15
Boulder Creek community meeting
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Fire District, 13230 Highway 9
Details: A no-host community meeting to discuss recent crime in downtown Boulder Creek and at the parks
Thursday, Sept. 16
Glen Arbor School fundraiser
When: 4 to 9 p.m.
Where: Mama Mia’s, 6231 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: Twenty percent of proceeds will benefit Glen Arbor School in Felton.
Info: Debra Bradford, 408-556-8356
Friday, Sept. 17
American Red Cross mobile blood drive
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: First Presbyterian Church, Taylor Hall, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Call or go online to schedule an appointment.
Info: 800-733-2767 or http://redcrossblood.org (sponsor code FELTON)
Barbecue potluck, movie
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: As part of the weekend Ceram-A-Rama Clay Extravaganza, folks will gather for a showing of the film “Through the Valley of Fire” and a potluck meal.
Info: Linda Levy, 426-4906 or

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Saturday, Sept. 18
Scotts Valley Community Day
When: All day
Where: Throughout Scotts Valley
Details: Visit www.svef.net for a list of businesses and yard sales that will donate part of the day’s proceeds to Scotts Valley schools.
Info: Gina Johnson,

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Free sports day in Boulder Creek
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Bear Creek Country Club, 15685 Forest Hill Drive, in Boulder Creek
Details: Children and adults can join Matt McGee for free basketball, volleyball and tennis and light refreshments. Those who plan to attend should call ahead.
Info: 338-6450 or

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Ceramics workshop
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: This one-day workshop will feature the teachings of ceramic artist Tom Coleman as part of the Ceram-A-Rama Clay Extravaganza. Bowls made during the workshop will be glazed, fired and donated to feed people in the community. Enrollment is limited.
Cost: $50; $35 for students
Info: Linda Levy, 426-4906 or

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Sunday, Sept. 19
Hands-on clay time
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: The day will feature hands-on clay fun, demonstrations, Raku firing, contests and trophies as part of the Ceram-A-Rama Clay Extravaganza.
Info: Linda Levy, 426-4906 or

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Saturday, Sept. 25
Prostate Cancer Awareness Day
When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave., in Santa Cruz.
Details: Free blood work and prostate examinations will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon. Prostate screening lectures by Dr. Steven Roberts will run from 8 to 9 a.m. and from noon to 1 p.m. in the Sutter Room.
Info: 479-6629
Free sports day in Boulder Creek
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Bear Creek Country Club, 15685 Forest Hill Drive, in Boulder Creek
Details: Children and adults can join Matt McGee for free basketball, volleyball and tennis and light refreshments. Those who plan to attend should call ahead.
Info: 338-6450 or

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Sunday, Sept. 26
Pioneer day at Quail Hollow
When: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Those age 5 and older are invited to dress up in historical attire, set up a “homestead” and learn how to survive through bartering as pioneers.
Cost: $2
Info: 335-9348
Monday, Sept. 27
American Red Cross mobile blood drive
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: San Agustin Catholic Church, 257 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Call or go online to schedule an appointment.
Info: 800-733-2767 or http://redcrossblood.org (sponsor code AGUSTIN)
Sunday, Oct. 3
Birding through the habitats
When: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, Felton
Details: Explore the majority of the 15 local bird environments; no birding experience necessary. Wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes, and take binoculars and a field guide if you have them. For all ages.
Info: 335-9348
Tuesday, Oct. 5
Scotts Valley Oktoberfest
When: 2 to 7 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road
Details: Scotts Valley Rotary’s Oktoberfest festival and food will feature The Internationals and German dancers in costume.
Cost: $10
Info: www.scottsvalleyrotary.org
Saturday, Oct. 9
Mountain Parks Lobster Feed
When: 4:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Picnic Area 1, 101 N. Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: At this always sold-out dinner, the lobsters take center stage. A ticket promises 1½ pounds of lobster, corn, salad, garlic bread and desserts. Beer, wine and soft drinks are included, too. Tickets can be bought online or by phone.
Cost: $60
Info: Jeannie Kegebein, 335-3174 or www.mountainparks.org
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, along with exhibitors offering products and services. Refreshments will be served. The day is free, but seating is limited; advance reservations may be made by phone.
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 features 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 hand-on crafts from Ohlone, Mission, and early American traditions.
Cost: $5, includes materials
Info: 335-9348