Datebook: What’s going on in our neck of the woods

Friday, Dec. 4
Parents’ Night Out fundraiser
When: 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School cafeteria, 7155 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Parents are invited to enjoy an evening out while their kids are entertained. Proceeds will benefit the SLV High School competition cheerleaders.
Cost: $15 per child or $25 per family
Info: 818-6356
Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4 and 5
‘Play On!’ theater show at Scotts Valley High
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Student Union at Scotts Valley High School, 555 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Directed by student Makayla Blackwell, “Play On!” is a comedy by Rick Abbot.
Cost: $7 general, $5 students and seniors
Info: Karin Babbitt, 439-9555, ext. 122
Saturday, Dec. 5
Scotts Valley farmers market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Holiday boutique at Fringe Salon
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 75 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Free mini-makeovers and hair consultations, plus unique gifts for sale
Info: 600-8508
Winter fair
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Waldorf School, 2190 Empire Grade Road, in Santa Cruz
Details: Live music, candle dipping, elves’ workshop and storytelling
Info: 425-0519 or www.scwaldorf.org
Footsteps of the Pioneers walk at Big Basin
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park: 21600 Big Basin Way (off Highway 236), in Boulder Creek
Details: Docent Doreen Devorah will lead an easy 3-mile walk to the site of Maddock Cabin. Participants should take water.
Info: 338-8861
Sidewalk book sale
When: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Library, 230-D Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The sale of used books, DVDs, VHS tapes and music CDs will benefit the Scotts Valley Library and Friends of the Library. Most items are priced at $1 or $2.
Info: Elizabeth Walch, [email protected]
Scotts Valley tree lighting
When: 5 p.m.
Where: 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: There will be a food drive, a raffle for a decorated tree, Santa photos, skating, carriage rides, a barbecue and more. Part of the proceeds will benefit Valley Churches United Missions.
Cost: Donate cans or dollars to participate in some events. One can equals $1.
Info: Linda Lovelace, 336-8258, ext. 221
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5 and 6
Wrap it Up gift-wrapping fundraiser
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Kmart parking lot, 270 Mt. Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Proceeds will benefit San Lorenzo Valley High School’s Grad Night 2010.
Info: Mindi Broughton,
331-6165
Sunday, Dec. 6
Holiday wreath making at Quail Hollow Ranch
When: 1 to 3 p.m.; sign up in advance
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Master gardener Bonnie Pond will lead the wreath making. Participants should take pine or fir boughs and wire. Decorations will be supplied. All are ages welcome.
Cost: $3 donation for materials
Info: 335-9348 or 454-7926
Creeping Forest Ramble walk at Big Basin
When: Noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way (off Highway 236), in Boulder Creek
Details: Docent Doreen Devorah will lead the 2½-mile hike. Hikers should take water and wear hiking shoes.
Info: 338-8883
Tree of Lights ceremony with Hospice of Santa Cruz
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: 940 Disc Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Includes music, quiet reflection and candle lighting
Info: 430-3000 or
www.hospicesantacruz.org
‘Christmas Bells are Ringing’ concert
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 220 Elk St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Scotts Valley resident Des Wilson will perform. There will also be a 50-voice choir, a hand bell choir and a live nativity scene. Sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Cost: Non-perishable food donation
Info: 420-0722
Tuesday, Dec. 8
A walk through the grades
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Waldorf School, 2190 Empire Grade Road, in Santa Cruz
Details: The public is invited for a tour and observation of classes in session.
Info: 425-0519 or www.scwaldorf.org
Wednesday, Dec. 9
Networking mixer at Outback Trading Co.
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: 6257 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Participants should take business cards, brochures and samples to share. Sponsored by the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Cost: $5
Info: 345-2084
Thursday to Saturday, Dec. 10 to 12
‘Play On!’ theater show at Scotts Valley High School
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Student Union at Scotts Valley High School, 555 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Directed by student Makayla Blackwell, “Play On!” is a comedy by Rick Abbot.
Cost: $7 general, $5 students and seniors
Info: Karin Babbitt, 439-9555, ext. 122
Saturday, Dec. 12
Scotts Valley farmers market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Winter book and craft fair
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Glen Arbor School, 9393 Glen Arbor Road, in Ben Lomond
Info: 336-2932 or
www.glenarborschool.com
‘Women on Motorcycles’ book signing, open house
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Motorcycle Center, 4865 Scotts Valley Drive; and Canepa Design, 4900 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Meet motorcycling authors Barbara Joans and Christina Shook and tour Canepa Design Motorsports Museum.
Cost: Free to attend
Info: David, 438-6300 or [email protected]
Downtown Felton Artwalk and Sidewalk Sale
When: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Downtown, between 6265 Highway 9 and 6205 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Follow the red balloon trail.
Cost: Free to attend
Info: 335-9690
Light Up the Valley display, viewing and judging
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Judges will meet at Rite Aid, 6123 Highway 9, in Felton. Lights can be viewed along Highway 9 and elsewhere in the San Lorenzo Valley.
Details: Deadline to enter is Thursday, Dec. 10. This is a fundraiser for Valley Churches United Missions.
Info: 345-2084 or
www.slvchamber.org
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12 and 13
Holiday Gift and Craft Faire at Henry Cowell
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 6059 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Nature-themed gifts, children’s activities, a toy train and railroad display and live music; proceeds benefit environmental and cultural education.
Info: 335-0782
Wrap it Up gift-wrapping fundraiser
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Kmart parking lot, 270 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Proceeds will benefit SLV High School’s Grad Night 2010.
Info: Mindi Broughton, 331-6165
Sunday, Dec. 13
Gift-making workshop
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Cost: Free
Info: 336-3513
Kids Craft Day’ at Boulder Creek Recreation
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: For children ages 2 through 8.
Cost: Free
Info: Christina Horvat, 338-4144
Decemberchild benefit concert
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Don Quixote’s, 6275 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Proceeds will benefit the Valley Christmas Project of Valley Churches United Missions.
Cost: $15
Info: Linda Lovelace, 336-9258, ext. 221
Monday, Dec. 14
Light Up the Valley awards and potluck
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Winners of the holiday lights contest will be announced, along with food, entertainment and raffle prizes. Folks are asked to take a dish to share and their own dinnerware.
Cost: Free
Info: 345-2084
Saturday, Dec. 19
Scotts Valley farmers market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
CPR, first-aid class in Felton
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Felton Fire Station, 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Info: Ray Soler, 335-4422 or www.feltonfire.com
50th annual Christmas Carol Sing at Boomeria
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Chapel Royal of Boomeria, 60 Verde Drive, in Bonny Doon
Details: Includes a 2,500-pipe organ
Info: http://home.comcast.net/~pqboom/tour/carolInvite.pdf
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 19 and 20
Wrap it Up gift-wrapping fundraiser
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Kmart parking lot, 270 Mt. Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Proceeds will benefit SLV High School’s Grad Night 2010.
Info: Mindi Broughton, 331-6165
Monday through Thursday, Dec. 21 to 24
Wrap it Up gift-wrapping fundraiser
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Kmart parking lot, 270 Mt. Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Proceeds will benefit SLV High School’s Grad Night 2010.
Info: Mindi Broughton, 331-6165
Ongoing
28th annual Valley Christmas Project boutique
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Dec. 22
Where: Valley Churches United Missions, 9400 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: Residents can shop and drop off donations to help VCUM provide for the needy. Volunteers are also needed.
Info: 336-8258
Together in the Park
When: 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays
Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park, Graham Hill Road and Mount 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
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