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Friday, Sept. 30
Special first Friday contra dance
When: 8 to 11 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Dr. Groove, a nationally acclaimed contra dance “super group,” will play.
Cost: $10 suggested donation
Saturday, Oct. 1
Valley Churches flea market
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: St. John’s Catholic Church, 5953 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Vendor space is available for the 25th annual Valley Churches United Missions flea market.
Cost: $15 per vendor in advance, $20 same-day
Info: 336-8258 ext. 221
Free acupuncture day
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Acupuncture, 6227 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: New and present patients may drop in for a free acupuncture treatment to celebrate the business’s three-year anniversary.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-9690 or fe************************@***il.com
Art at The Satellite
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; continues Oct. 2, 15 and 16.
Where: Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Area artists and musicians will gather for a celebration of local creativity.
Info: www.thesatelliteinc.com or 222-2100
Harvest festival in Boulder Creek
When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Downtown Boulder Creek
Details: The community is invited to check out free music, local art vendors, farmers, breweries and wineries, a hayride for kids and more.
Details: www.santacruzmountainsharvestfestival.com or 588-5628
Bonny Doon fire team barbecue
When: 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Bonny Doon Fire Station, 975 Martin Road, in Bonny Doon
Details: The afternoon will include a meal of skirt steak, chili, spaghetti and more, along with a bake sale, a raffle and T-shirts
Cost: $15 adults, $5 children age 10 and younger
Info: Pam, 426-3080; or Donita, 426-7933
Sunday, Oct. 2
Scotts Valley fire pancake breakfast
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Scotts Valley Fire Station, 7 Erba Lane, in Scotts Valley
Details: The annual breakfast includes a jump house, face painting, demonstrations, tours and information from public safety agencies to benefit local foundations.
Cost: $7 adults, $5 kids under 12 and seniors
Info: www.scottsvalleyfire.com or 438-0211
Blessing of the Beasts
When: 10 a.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Pet owners are invited to take their animals for a special blessing during this annual event.
Info: 438-4360 or http://stphilip-sv.org
Fiber arts fair
When: 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Quilting, spinning, knitting, natural dying, braiding and weaving will be demonstrated by local fiber artists, and participants can take part in hands-on learning.
Cost: $2 adults, free for children 6 and younger
Info: 335-9348
Wednesday, Oct. 5
Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz
Details: SLV, Scotts Valley, and Santa Cruz County men are invited to a lunch and to hear Lou and Joan Rose speak on the topic “Watsonville Wetlands Watch.”
Cost: $15
Info: Dave, 336-8481
Thursday, Oct. 6
Genealogical society meeting
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Central Branch Library meeting room, 224 Church St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Guest speakers each month give a free genealogy presentation open to the public.
Info: 427-7707, ext. 5794; or Janine Charlton, iv***@*****st.net
Santa Cruz County Bike to Work Day
When: 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Where: Countywide
Details: Free breakfast for all cyclists will be served at 16 sites across the county, including Mollies Country Café, 219 Mount Hermon Road, Ste. F, in Scotts Valley and The White Raven, 6253 Highway 9, in Felton.
Info: www.bike2work.com or nm****@****ct.org
Saturday, Oct. 8
Flea market for Brazil
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Cost: Booths are available for $15
Info: 335-6905
Child care open house
When: 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Children’s Center of San Lorenzo Valley, 8500 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details: The center will host an open house for prospective parents.
Info: www.ccslv.org or 336-2857
Saturdoon fair
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Bonny Doon Elementary School, 1492 Pine Flat Road, in Bonny Doon
Details: A local market will offer art, food and handmade goods made by local people.
Info: www.saturdoon.com
Chinese Cultural Day
When: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Chinese artists and cultural leaders will host demonstrations to kick off an exhibit examining the history of the Chinese population of the San Lorenzo Valley during the 19th century.
Info: www.slvmuseum.com
Oktoberfest
When: 3 to 8 p.m.
Where: Malone’s Grille, 4402 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: The festivities will include international German band The Highlanders, dancers, Spaten beer and German food, hosted by the Scotts Valley Rotary Club.
Cost: $5 entry
Info: www.scottsvalleyrotary.org
17th annual lobster feed
When: 4:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 N. Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: This annual dinner supports the Mountain Parks Foundation and the education programs in the local state parks.
Cost: $60
Info: www.mountainparks.org/events/ or 335-3174
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Introduction to the Work of Byron Katie
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: The evening centers on instruction and practice in a process of self-inquiry.
Cost: $10 suggested donation
Info: www.feltoninquiry.com
Friday, Oct. 14
Vine Hill family fun night
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Vine Hill Elementary School amphitheater, 151 Vine Hill Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Families are invited to watch “Meet the Robinsons.”
Cost: Free
Info: 438-1090
Saturday, Oct. 15
First aid, CPR class
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Felton fire house, 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Cost: Free for Felton residents, $36 for others
Details: The class includes pediatric first aid; adult, child and infant CPR; and use of automatic external defibrillators.
Info: www.feltonfire.com or 335-4422
Bill Monning to speak on environment
When: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Assemblyman Bill Monning will discuss environmental issues and other community concerns during a public talk organized by the Valley Women’s Club.
Info: www.vwcweb.org
Sunday, Oct. 16
Ohlone-style acorn cookery
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Participants age 6 and older will shell, pound and leach acorns and prepare a traditional, nutritious Ohlone dish. Space is limited.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348
Friday, Oct. 21
Diversity Center casino night
When: 7 to 11 p.m.
Where: Peachwoods, 555 Highway 17, in Santa Cruz
Details: This annual casino night is a fundraiser for the Diversity Center of Santa Cruz.
Cost: $25 to $75
Info: www.diversitycenter.org
ONGOING
A study on encouragement
When: 9 a.m. Sundays through Oct. 30
Where: St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Learn Scripture-based techniques to encourage family members, co-workers and friends through life’s challenges.
Info: 438-4360
Job-seeker workshop
When: 6 to 7 p.m., second Tuesday of each month
Where: Gateway Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Ken Winters hosts a free workshop to help job seekers find work.
Info: www.hirewire.org
Duplicate bridge group players wanted
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 438-8666
Bingo
When: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: All adults are welcome. The game is sponsored by Project Scout (Senior Citizen Outreach).
Cost: 50 cents per card; one card free with four or more
Info: 438-8666
Beginning bridge
When: 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. Mondays through Dec. 12
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Cost: $5 per session, $3 for members
Info: 336-8900
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
Senior exercise class
When: 10:15 a.m. Mondays and Fridays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road
Info: The class incorporates strength, balance and coordination exercises for complete body conditioning for men and women over 50, led by retired physical therapist Cherry Nittler.
Cost: $2 for members, $3 non-members
Drop-in meditation group
When: 7 to 8:45 p.m. Mondays
Where: The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9, Felton
Details: Beginning and experienced meditators will participate in 40 minutes of silent meditation, followed by a dharma talk and discussion by Carla Brennan
Info: http://bloomofthepresent.com
Free laughter yoga
When: 4:30 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Luminescence Day Spa and Tea Room, 13140 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Cost: Free
Info: Lizzie Lochner, 338-7546
Zumba for seniors
When: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Instructors describe this as a fun class for all levels of physical ability.
Info: 438-8666
Beginners’ line dancing
When: 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: For dancers age 8 and older
Cost: Free
Info: da*********@*******al.net
Water media art classes
When: 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Participants will work with watercolor and acrylic paints. Adults of any age and all experience levels are welcome.
Cost: $7 for members, $8 for nonmembers
Info: Beverly Martin, 335-0425 or be******@*******al.net; or www.portrait-fineart.com.
Body Freedom qigong
When: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays
Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park, 122 Covered Bridge Road; on rainy days, The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Qigong is similar to tai chi and is like a standing yoga with gentle, easy movements for flexibility, strength, health and relaxation.
Info: Bonnie Eskie, qigong instructor, 515-4144
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
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
Advanced bridge players wanted
When: Noon Mondays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Participants can hone their skills against other highly skilled bridge players.
Cost: $2 for members, $3 for nonmembers
Info: 438-8666
Chair and gentle yoga
When: Noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Balance Health of Ben Lomond, 231 Main St. Ste. A, in Ben Lomond.
Details: This gentle yoga program is intended to increase circulation, mobility, balance, strength, awareness and confidence.
Info: Ruth Caudell, 336-3560
Healing tai chi for seniors
When: 9 a.m. Fridays
Where: SV Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Gentle, easy movement for health promotion
Cost: $7 for members, $8 for nonmembers
Info: Mary Mulligan, 335-9390, or ma**@**********an.com
Together in the Park
When: 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays
Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park, Graham Hill and Mount Hermon roads, in Felton
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: Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Beginning and experienced students are welcome for silent meditation and talk.
Info: Carla, 336-0136
Basic 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
Beginning line dancing class
When: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Fridays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Cost: $2 members, $4 non members
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
Belly dancing for women
When: 7 p.m. Mondays
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Experience the power of women dancing with women in a friendly atmosphere.
Cost: $40 for four consecutive classes, $13 to drop in.
Info: 335-4567
‘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-build works in 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: Both beginners and pros are welcome to drop in. The class features a 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
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., third Saturday of each month
Where: St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: The exchange is for children’s clothes for newborns through 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