Datebook – What’s going on in the valley

Saturday, June 5
Redwood Mountain Faire
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5355 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: A day of music, crafts, children’s activities, food and drinks from five local breweries to benefit local nonprofits.
Cost: Adults, $20 in advance, $25 at gate; students and seniors, $15 or $20; children ages 5 through 12, $5
Info: 338-6570 or
www.slvrmf.com
St. Andrews Golf Classic
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Valley Gardens Golf Course, 263 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: A tri-tip barbecue will follow the tournament at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Drive, in Ben Lomond.
Cost: $55 adults, $40 children
age 16 and younger; includes barbecue
Info: 336-5994 or 336-5157
SVHS principal’s
retirement party
When: 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: Malone’s Grande Grille, 4402 Scotts Valley Drive
Details: A retirement party for Scotts Valley High School Principal Gregg Gunkel, with hamburgers, fries and a drink, a silent auction and raffle prizes.
Cost: $20, or $15 in advance; adults only
Info: Rene, [email protected] or 408-921-3440
Bonny Doon Art and Wine Festival
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Bonny Doon Airport gardens, 8647 Empire Grade Road, in Bonny Doon
Details: Live and silent auctions, gourmet food, unlimited wine tasting, jazz music, artists, vendors, classic car and aircraft displays, presented by the Bonny Doon Community School foundation.
Cost: $40 in advance, $50 at the door; tickets are limited
Info: 425-1934 or www.bonny
doonartandwinefestival.com
Denim, Diamonds and Wine Gala
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Country music, dancing and gourmet dining to support Rotary Club of Scotts Valley’s activities.
Cost: $40, or $35 in advance
Info: Rob Slawinksi, 408-505-0708
Scotts Valley Farmers Market ‘Griller’s Delight’
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road
Details: Food-preparation methods will be on display, along with local vintners and breweries.
Info: www.santacruz
farmersmarket.org
Hemochromatosis support group
When: 10 a.m.
Where: DeAnza Park Clubhouse, 2395 Delaware Ave., in Santa Cruz
Details: A group for people with iron overload disorder; light refreshments provided
Info: 423-5542
Woof to Woof canine fun day
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Skypark, Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Dog parades, contests, photos, demonstrations, raffle, auction and more
Cost: Free
Info: www.wooftowoof.com
Sunday, June 6
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: Join Matt McGee for free basketball, volleyball and tennis for children and adults and light refreshments. Those who plan to attend should call ahead.
Info: 338-6450
Wednesday, June 9
Golf with SLV Chamber
When: Golf, 2 to 5 p.m.; mixer, 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club, 16901 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: Golfers should arrive at the pro shop after 2 p.m. and mention golfing with the SLV Chamber for a special $10 rate.
Info: 345-2084 or [email protected]
Thursday, June 10
Scotts Valley networking mixer
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Red Brick Pizza, 6006 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Join the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce for networking, $2 slices of pizza, and beer or wine for $2.50.
Info: 438-1010
Saturdays, June 12 & June 19
AARP Driver Safety Class
When: Two-day course, 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road
Info: Fred, 426-6472
Sunday, June 13
Bonny Doon fire team’s Un-Pancake Breakfast
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Bonny Doon Volunteer Fire Station, 975 Martin Road, in Bonny Doon
Details: Ham, eggs, French toast, potatoes, fresh fruit, biscuits and gravy and more will be served. Festivities will include a bake sale, cakewalks and children’s activities.
Cost: Adults, $12; children under 10, $6
Info: Pam, 426-3080; or Michele, 427-2671
Author visit in Boulder Creek
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club, 16901 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: Emily Winslow will celebrate the release of her novel, “The Whole World.” Reservation requested.
Info: Estrella Bibbey, 703-4302 or www.emilywinslow.com
Cost: Free
Monday, June 14
American Red Cross blood drive
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: San Agustin Catholic Church, 257 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Info: 800-733-2767-7 or www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code AGUSTIN)
Tuesday, June 15
The Great Blindini performs magic
When: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Library, 6299 Gushee St.
Details: Local magician The Great Blindini will perform and teach magic using recycled materials.
Info: www.feltonlibraryfriends.org
Pet travel class
When: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Animal Services, 2200 Seventh Ave., in Santa Cruz
Details: Learn how to travel safely with your pet this summer.
Info: 454-7303
Cost: Free
 
Sunday, June 20
Zayante Fire Father’s Day pancake breakfast
When: 7 a.m. to noon
Where: Zayante Fire Station, 7700 E. Zayante Road, Felton
Details: Live music by The Casuals; proceeds will help buy equipment and supplies for the firefighters.
Info: 335-5100
Tuesday, June 22
Scotts Valley Historical Society meeting
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Scott House, 1 Civic Center Drive, in Scotts Valley
Info: Virginia Hooper, 438-6506
Food Matters talk
When: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Branch Library, 6299 Gushee St.
Details: Kids can make a real Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head with Kimberly Clark, while adults can listen as Sue Kuivanen talks about her book, “Parent’s Diet Handbook.”
Info: www.feltonlibraryfriends.org
Free Music Together class
When: 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Where: SLV School District Office, 325 Marion Ave., Room 21, in Ben Lomond
Details: Parents or guardians can take young children for a free demo class to explore music with toys and activities.
Info: 438-3514 or www.musicalme.com
Wednesday, June 23
Free Music Together class
When: 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Parents or guardians can take young children for a free demo class to explore music with toys and activities.
Info: 438-3514 or www.musicalme.com
Thursday, June 24
Bank ribbon cutting, networking
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Wells Fargo Bank, 100 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Wells Fargo and the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting and networking mixer at the bank’s new home.
Info: 438-1010
Tuesday, June 29
Tales and trails storytelling
When: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Branch Library, 6299 Gushee St.
Details: Storytellers Bob Kanegis and Liz Mangual from New Mexico
Info: 420-5339