Datebook: Upcoming and ongoing events

Friday, Nov. 6
‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead’
When: 7 p.m.
Where: SLV High School Performing Arts Center,
7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: A comedic spin-off of Shakespeare’s Hamlet
Cost: $10 general admission, $8 students and seniors
Info: Nigel Bullock, 335-4479
First Friday Contra Dance
When: 7:40 p.m.
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
Rummage sale to benefit Boy Scout Troop 604
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Felton Bible Church, 5999 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: This is the troop’s only fundraiser for the year.
Swap meet fundraiser
When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Motorcycle Center, 4865 Scotts Valley Drive
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]
Scotts Valley Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Food collection for VCUM
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Safeway, 253 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Bushard family will collect food to contribute to Valley Churches United Missions’ food pantry.
Info: 336-8258
Coffee talk at Big Basin
When: 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park Sempervirens Room, 21600 Big Basin Way, off Highway 236, 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 at Big Basin
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, off Highway 236, in Boulder Creek
Details: Docent David Auerbach will lead a 6-mile hike by mountain streams, oak woodlands, chaparral, redwoods and ocean views. Take water, lunch and good hiking shoes.
Info: 338-8883
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
Jambalaya dinner and fundraiser
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Proceeds from the dinner will help volunteers travel to Mississippi for relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina.
Info: 335-6906
Fall dance in Boulder Creek
When: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: The night starts with line dance and couples lessons; the 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 age 18 and younger
‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead’
When: 7 p.m.
Where: SLV High School Performing Arts Center, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: A comedic spin-off of Shakespeare’s Hamlet
Cost: $10 general admission, $8 students and seniors
Info: Nigel Bullock, 335-4479
Sunday, Nov. 8
Hike to McAbee Outlook
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods, 21600 Big Basin Way, off Highway 236, in Boulder Creek
Details: Hike to McAbee Outlook with docent Philip Shear. The 6-mile hike will stop at the top to enjoy the view and return through an old-growth redwood forest. Take water, snacks and good hiking shoes.
Info: 338-8883
Historical crafts for kids
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Make hands-on crafts from Ohlone, Mission and early American cultures with park naturalist Lee Summers. Class size is limited to 15, ages 5 and older.
Cost: $5 for materials
Info: 335-9348
‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead’
When: 2 p.m.
Where: SLV High School Performing Arts Center, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: A comedic spin-off of Shakespeare’s Hamlet
Cost: $10 general admission, $8 students and seniors
Info: Nigel Bullock, 335-4479
Tuesday, Nov. 10
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
Talk on Qigong and Chinese medicine
When: 6:45 to 8 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Fitness Club, 59 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Cost: Free
Info: 461-1230
Thursday, Nov. 12
Happy hour networking
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Sandabs Seafood & Wine Bar,
11 Camp Evers, in Scotts Valley
Details: Join the Chamber of Commerce for a happy hour special and social networking.
Info: 438-1010
‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead’
When: 7 p.m.
Where: SLV High School Performing Arts Center, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: A comedic spin-off of Shakespeare’s Hamlet
Cost: $10 general admission, $8 students and seniors
Info: Nigel Bullock, 335-4479
Friday, Nov. 13
‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead’
When: 7 p.m.
Where: SLV High School Performing Arts Center, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: A comedic spin-off of Shakespeare’s Hamlet
Cost: $10 general admission, $8 students and seniors
Info: Nigel Bullock, 335-4479
Saturday, Nov. 14
Scotts Valley Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road,
in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Art and Craft Faire at Spring Lakes Park
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 225 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Handcrafted items, baked goods and a raffle
Cost: Free entrance
Info: 438-2407
Senior Center’s 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. Proceeds will benefit Valley Churches United Missions.
Info: 336-8955
‘A Taste of Scotts Valley’ awards dinner
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will present awards to six of this year’s outstanding community leaders. There will be complimentary valet parking, no host cocktails, auctions and dinner.
Cost: $75 per person
Info: 438-1010
‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead’
When: 7 p.m.
Where: SLV High School Performing Arts Center, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: A comedic spin-off of Shakespeare’s Hamlet
Cost: $10 general admission, $8 students and seniors
Info: Nigel Bullock, 335-4479
Hike at Berry Creek Falls
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park: 21600 Big Basin Way, off Highway 236, in Boulder Creek
Details: This six-hour, 12-mile loop hike winds through redwood canyons and dry ridges and past Berry Creek Falls. Take water and lunch and wear layers.
Info: 335-6391
Sunday, Nov. 15
Senior center’s 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
‘A Child’s Victorian Tea Party’
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Children age 7 and up are invited to drink tea, eat cookies and play a host of parlor games. Call to sign up.
Info: 335-9348
‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead’
When: 2 p.m.
Where: SLV High School Performing Arts Center, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: A comedic spin-off of Shakespeare’s Hamlet
Cost: $10 general admission, $8 students and seniors
Info: Nigel Bullock, 335-4479
Tuesday, Nov. 17
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. 18
Boulder Creek Business Association meeting
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Liberty Bank, 13233 Highway 9,
in Boulder Creek
Details: Members and nonmembers will discuss upcoming events and fundraisers.
Info: Wayne Williams, 338-2627
Saturday, Nov. 21
Scotts Valley farmers market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
‘Broom Bash’ at Quail Hollow Ranch County Park
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Help remove unwanted exotic plants from park trails. Tools will be provided, but volunteers should take work gloves, water and a lunch.
Info: 335-9348
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