Datebook: Upcoming and ongoing events

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 associated body, drama department and Link Crew.
Cost: $5 with ASB card, $7 without; $9 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
Free haunted house in Ben Lomond
When: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: 9280 Old County Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: More than 13 exhibits on display in a traditional haunted house — no blood and guts
Cost: Free admission; donations accepted.
Info: 588-1859
Saturday, Oct. 31
Food collection for VCUM
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Safeway, 6255 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: The Church of Latter-day Saints will collect food for Valley Churches United Missions’ 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 short stories read aloud in celebration of the 200th anniversary of his birth. Costumes welcome, all ages 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: Visit the haunted house, and play with the 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
Monday, Nov. 2
Auditions for ‘The After-Christmas Carol,’ a comedy
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: St. Lawrence Orthodox Christian Church, 6184 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Actors ages 16 through 80 are welcome to audition for the play.
Info: 479-7798
Tuesday, Nov. 3
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, Nov. 4
Scotts Valley Sons in Retirement luncheon
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
Friday, Nov. 6
First Friday Contra Dance
When: 7:40 p.m. lesson,
8 p.m. dance
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: No partner necessary; wear soft-soled shoes. No perfumes.
Cost: $10
Info: Paul, 464-0877; or www.santacruzdance.org
Saturday, Nov. 7
Scotts Valley Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Fall dance in Boulder Creek
When: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: Starts with line dance and couples lessons; dance floor opens at 7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House in Palo Alto. All ages welcome
Cost: $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $6 for ages 18 and younger
Drop-in ‘Wellness Day’
Where: Alternative Healing Center and School, 6630 Highway 9, in Felton
When: Noon to 3 p.m.
Details: This is a chance to meet practitioners and teachers and experience massage, reiki, hypnotherapy and more.
Cost: $5 suggested donation
Info: 335-5483
Swap meet fundraiser
When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Motorcycle Center, 4865 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Learn about motorcycle safety and watch demos. Proceeds from raffle ticket, grilled hamburger, and hotdog sales will benefit the Scotts Valley High School baseball team.
Info: David McBrayer, 438-6300 or [email protected]
Jambalaya dinner fundraiser
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9
Details: Proceeds from the dinner will help volunteers travel to Mississippi for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
Info: 335-6906
Coffee talk at Big Basin
When: 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park Sempervirens Room, off Highway 236 at 21600 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: Start your day at Big Basin with docent Tom Rohif. He’ll answer questions and give trail advice.
Info: 338-8883
Ocean view summit hike
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods, off Highway 236 at 21600 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: Docent David Auerbach will lead a six-mile hike by mountain streams, oak woodlands, chaparral, redwoods and ocean views. Take water, lunch and good hiking shoes.
Info: 338-8883
Sunday, Nov. 8
Hike to McAbee Outlook at Big Basin
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods, off Highway 236 at 21600 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: Hike to McAbee Outlook with docent Philip Shear. The 6-mile hike will include a break at the top to enjoy the view and the return trip through old-growth redwood forest. Take water, snacks and good hiking shoes.
Info: 338-8883
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