Datebook: Upcoming and ongoing events

Spotlight: Discover ‘The Missing Arm of William Waddell’
Experience the haunted tale of Big Basin’s last lumber mill owner, William Waddell, and his fateful encounter with a grizzly bear during a walk Saturday, Oct. 24, at Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
Celebrate the forest in autumn with this spooky and slightly silly half-mile theatrical guided walk through the redwoods at night. Ranger apples cooked around the campfire will round out the festive family event.
Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. for tours that leave every 10 minutes. Parking is $10 per vehicle. The trail is stroller- and wheelchair-accessible. Those who go should take a flashlight.
For information: 335-1743.
Friday, Oct. 23
Skate Night contest
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Sports Center, 251 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Scotts Valley Police Department and Scotts Valley Sports Center will host an annual Skate Night costume contest for kindergartners through eighth-graders in honor of drug-free Red Ribbon Week.
Cost: Free
Info: 430-0939
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24
‘The Twilight Zone III: Live on Stage’
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Park Hall, 9370 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: This Mountain Community Theatre production will feature two stories by Charles Beaumont.
Cost: $20
Info: www.mctshows.org or 336-4777
Saturday, Oct. 24
‘The Missing Arm of William Waddell’ walk
When: Walks start every 10 minutes after 6:30 p.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: Take 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
Falcon Club Hall of Fame banquet
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Peachwoods restaurant, 555 Highway 17
Details: Louie Walters, Art Munoz, Mike Smith and Greg Stevens will be the first inductees to the Scotts Valley High School booster club’s hall of fame. Reservations are required.
Cost: $40
Info: Linda Benko, 438-4369 or [email protected]
Halloween festival in Bonny Doon
When: 3 to 7 p.m.
Where: Bonny Doon Elementary School, 1492 Pine Flat Road, in Bonny Doon
Details: Carnival games, chili cook-off, arts and crafts, and more
Info: Gina Loftis, 419-4967
Scotts Valley Drive litter cleanup
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Meet at MacDorsa Park, off Civic Center Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Scotts Valley Girl Scouts will pick up litter along Scotts Valley Drive
Info: Ruth Pierce, 458-4114
Pumpkin carving at Boulder Creek Library
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: 13390 W. Park Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: Take your own pumpkin or use one that’s provided. The library has carving tools and patterns.
Info: 420-5319
Sunday, Oct. 25
Fall harvest fundraiser at children’s center
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 nonprofit children’s center.
Cost: Free admission
Info: Steve Tanner, [email protected]; or Lisa Farnsworth, [email protected]
Monday, Oct. 26
CPR class at Felton Fire
When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Info: Ray Soler, 359-2295
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Empty Nest travel talk
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Attendees will share a light lunch and discuss the club and four trips planned for 2010.
Cost: Free
Info: Barbara Lockwood, 234-0973, or www.emptynesttravelclub.com
Tryouts for Santa Cruz Roller Derby Girls
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Sports Center, 251 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Cost: $5 to cover rink fees
Info: [email protected] or www.santacruzderbygirls.org
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. 28
Pumpkin carving in Boulder Creek
When: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: Pumpkins, tools and patterns will be provided. All carved pumpkins will go on display Halloween night in downtown Boulder Creek.
Info: 420-5319
Library town hall meeting in Felton
When: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Info: www.santacruzpl.org/future/
Friday, Oct. 30
‘Fright Fest’ at SLV High
When: 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High football field, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: A haunted fright walk, games, food and more will be hosted by the school’s ASB, Drama and Link Crew.
Cost: $5 with ASB card, $7 without; $9 for adults
Info: 335-4425
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30 and 31
‘The Twilight Zone III: Live on Stage’
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Park Hall, 9370 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: This Mountain Community Theatre production will feature two stories by Charles Beaumont.
Cost: $20
Info: www.mctshows.org or 336-4777
Saturday, Oct. 31
Food collection for Valley Churches United Missions
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Safeway, 6255 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will collect food for VCUM’s emergency food pantry.
Info: Linda Lovelace, 336-8258, ext. 221
‘An Afternoon with Poe’ story reading
When: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Library amphitheater, 13390 W. Park Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: Hear three of Edgar Allan Poe’s stories read aloud in celebration of the 200th anniversary of his birth. Costumes and all ages are welcome.
Info: 420-5319
Scotts Valley farmers market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Halloween at Boulder Creek Recreation
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation and Park District, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: There will be a haunted house, jump house, games and crafts.
Cost: Free
Info: Christina Horvat, 338-4144
Sunday, Nov. 1
Beginning birding at Quail Hollow Ranch
When: 8 to 10 a.m.
Where: 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Join Eric Feuss for a walk through Quail Hollow Ranch County Park in search of local birds.
Info: 335-9348
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Scotts Valley Sons In Retirement luncheon meeting
When: 11:45 a.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Dr. Dave Gallo will speak about oceans and everything contained therein.
Info: Dave, 336-8481
Saturday, Nov. 14
SV Chamber Community Awards Dinner
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Hilton, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Info: 438-1010
Senior Center Holiday Craft and Gift Faire
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Crafts, gifts, baked goods, a raffle and more.
Info: 438-8666
Used book sale
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Baymonte School’s Fellowship Hall, 5000-B Granite Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Cub Scout Pack 604 will sell used books, and proceeds will benefit Valley Churches United Missions.
Info: 336-8955
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 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