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Friday, Nov. 4
Embroidery exhibit opens
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Sue Dee’s Sewing Center, 222G Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Mardeen Gordon will show her hand-embroidered reproductions of artistic masterpieces, album covers and original designs in an opening artist reception.
Info: ma*****@co*****.net
Christmas in November fundraiser
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Henfling’s Tavern, 9450 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: The bands Who’s Holdin’ and Honest Mistake will perform as a fundraiser for Valley Churches United Missions. Santa Claus will be on hand for pictures.
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, please.
Cost: $10, $6 students
Info: Paul, 464-0877; or www.santacruzdance.org
Saturday, Nov. 5
Art and craft fair
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Spring Lakes Mobile Home Park, 225 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The fair will feature handcrafted gifts, including gemstone jewelry, quilts, Christmas decorations and more.
Info: 438-2407
Craft and gift fair
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; continues Sunday
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Fifty vendors will sell their wares at the second largest craft fair in the county.
Info: 438-8666
Bonny Doon arts and craft fair
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Bonny Doon School, 1492 Pine Flat Road, in Bonny Doon
Details: The fair includes a bake sale, a chili cook-off and local vendors selling gifts.
Silent auction
When: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: All proceeds from the auction will help with humanitarian work in Brazil.
Info: 335-6900
Operation Christmas Child packing party
When: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Montevalle at the Old Mill, 552 Bean Creek Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Locals are invited to take small gifts, such as school supplies, candy, toys and hygiene items, to pack into boxes for children around the world.
Info: www.yestoserve.org
Sunday, Nov. 6
Birding hike
When: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Eric Feuss from the Santa Cruz Bird Club will lead a leisurely hike for anyone interested in birding.
Info: 335-9348
Knitting workshop
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Info: Sarah Pierce will guide an afternoon of practical knitting skills. Participants should take a skein of yarn and needles size 9 to 12.
Info: 335-9348
Choir fundraiser concert
When: 1 and 7 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Choirs from local high schools will sing to raise money for music programs at their school. Scotts Valley High singers will perform at the 1 p.m. matinee, and San Lorenzo Valley High will sing at 7 p.m.
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door; children 12 and younger free with a paying adult
Info: www.santacruztickets.com or 252-0066
Monday, Nov. 7
Cabrillo college, career night
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Cabrillo College cafeteria, gym and library, 6500 Soquel Drive, in Aptos
Details: Cabrillo will host its annual college and career night, where high school students and parents can meet representatives from 60 colleges and plan for careers.
Info: 477-5650
Wednesday, Nov. 9
SLE night at Round Table
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Round Table Pizza, 6267 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: Round Table will donate 15 percent of proceeds on both dine-in and takeout orders to support San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School programs.
Order: 335-5344
The work of Byron Katie
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9, Felton
Cost: $10 suggested donation
Info: www.feltoninquiry.com
Saturday, Nov. 12
Boulder Creek Recreation art and craft fair
When: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; continues, Sunday, Nov. 13
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: A bake sale, local art and crafts, and a children’s art event from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday will round out this holiday fair.
Info: 338-4144
Holiday craft boutique sale
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Sts. Peter and Paul Antiochan Orthodox Church, 9980 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: Vendors at this gift boutique will offer handmade baby gear, gluten-free foods, candy, jewelry and other accessories, fine photography, pop art and more.
Info: 336-2228
Portola, Castle Rock state parks fundraiser
When: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Air and Fire Gift Shop, 13124 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Author and teacher Loretta Halter will read excerpts from environmental-themed children’s stories; along with music, psychic readings and more, to help two local state parks.
Info: Loretta Halter, 338-6819
Sunday, Nov. 13
Bat presentation
When: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Attendees will learn about bats from bat rehabilitator Monique Lee.
Cost: $5
Info: 335-9348
Monday, Nov. 14
Book fair opens
When: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Brook Knoll Elementary School, 151 Brook Knoll Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Brook Knoll’s Scholastic book fair will be open through Nov. 18. Cookies and apple cider will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 16.
Info: 423-2454
Wednesday, Nov. 16
Author talk in SV
When: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: 251 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Author Devik Schreiner will talk about his new novel, “Darker Sky: A Cleft Mind.”
Info: 427-7712
Thursday, Nov. 17
Alzheimer’s educational workshop
When: 10:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Live Oak Senior Center, 1777-A Capitola Road, in Live Oak
Details: Dr. John Gillette will discuss the pros and cons of using medication to complement other forms of Alzheimer’s intervention.
Cost: Free
Info: 464-9982
Friday, Nov. 18
Community food drive
When: 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: 235 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Century 21 Showcase will host a community food drive to benefit Valley Churches United Missions, including wine tasting, snacks and a chance to win an iPad. Raffle tickets will be sold at Century 21 locations and will be given free to those who donate a bag of food at the event.
Info: 438-8400
Vendor showcase
When: 4 to 8 p.m.; continues from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 19
Where: San Agustin Church, 257 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Direct-sales vendors selling products such as Avon, Miche Bag, Pampered Chef and Tupperware will be on hand for two days.
Info: Marianne, 438-6760 or md*****@sb*******.net
Sunday, Nov. 20
Kids fun fest
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Children’s Center of San Lorenzo Valley, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: This festival will include a bounce house, a slide, games, prizes, food, a raffle, vendors, children’s crafts, a pumpkin patch and more.
Info: Kat Gafford, 336-2857