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Saturday, Sept. 1

Potluck party, clean-up day

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Garrahan Park, 15501 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek

Details: Residents may bring a picnic lunch or a potluck item, work gloves, shovels and knee pads to help maintain the park. A jump and house and toys for kids will be available.

Info: 338-4144, e-mail bcrpd2@gmail.com 

Fall campaign kickoff party

When: 2 to 4 p.m.

Where: Call for location

Details: Wine and sweets will be served in the woods during a campaign event for Eric Hammer, a candidate for 5th District Santa Cruz County Supervisor.

Info: 222-2106

Sunday, Sept. 2

Shumei Open Farm event

When: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where: 6040 Bonny Doon Road, in Bonny Doon

Details: This free event will include music, organic food and vendors.

Info: www.shumeisantacruzfarm.org or 427-2672

Wednesday, Sept. 5

SLE barbecue

When: 4 to 8 p.m.

Where: Trout Farm Inn, 7701 E. Zayante Road, in Felton

Details: A barbecue fundraiser will support San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School. Fifteen percent of proceeds from purchases will be donated to SLE programs.

Info: 335-4317

Friday, Sept. 7

Contra dance

When: 8 to 11 p.m.

Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton

Details: A contra dance night will feature the band Uncle Farmer, with Ben Schreiber on fiddle and Michael Sokolovsky on guitar. All dances will be taught, and no experience is necessary.

Info: santacruzdance.org

Saturday, Sept. 8

Parking lot sale

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Glen Arbor School, 9393 Glen Arbor Road, in Ben Lomond

Details: Spaces are available for $10 each. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit preschool.

Info: 336-3448

Ohlone Day

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 100 Big Trees Road, in Felton

Details: Attendees will experience Ohlone cultural, social and everyday life through games, crafts, music, stories and other activities.

Info: 335-7077

Sunday, Sept. 9

Boulder Creek church reunion

When: 10 a.m. worship, followed by a luncheon

Where: Boulder Creek United Methodist Church, 12855 Boulder St.

Details: Everyone who has had a connection with the church is invited for a service, followed by a barbecue and potluck luncheon and swimming to celebrate new carpet and painting at the church. Participants should take something for the grill and to share.

Info: 338-6232

Friday, Sept. 14

Ceramics

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond

Details: A Ceram-A-Rama potluck and slideshow with Arthur Gonzalez will be followed by clay demos and workshops from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Cost: Free to attend Friday; charges apply for Saturday’s demos

Info: www.mountainartcenter.org

Saturday, Sept. 15

Annual river clean-up

When:  9 a.m. to noon

Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park, in Felton

Details: Citizens group SLV CORE is partnering with Save Our Shores to clean up the San Lorenzo Valley River. Volunteers can register online or at the bridge that morning.

Free painting workshop

When: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Where: Scotts Valley Artisans, 230-D Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley

Details: Maxine Stahl will lead an introductory class about how to paint artwork on “challenging surfaces,” such as 3-D objects.

Info: 420-8248

Wednesday, Sept. 19

Agape Dance Academy talent search

When: 3 p.m.

Where: Agape Dance Academy, 104 Whispering Pines Drive, in Scotts Valley

Details: Auditions will be held in search of students with a natural aptitude and desire for classical ballet training. A one-year, full-tuition scholarship will be awarded to one boy and one girl between the ages of 8 and 10.

Cost: $8

Info: 359-0850 or agapedance7@gmail.com

Saturday, Sept. 29

Ben Lomond 125th anniversary celebration

When: 5 to 7 p.m.

Where: Park Hall, 9370 Mill St., in Ben Lomond

Details: Historical videos, slides and photos will be on display and a surprise guest is expected during a celebration hosted by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Ben Lomond Fire Protection District and Valley Churches United Missions.

Info: 336-8258

Saturday, Oct. 6

Day in the Park, Night in the Hall

When: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Where: Ben Lomond Park, 9525 Mill St., and Park Hall, 9400 Mill St., in Ben Lomond

Details: The day will be filled with a barbecue, live music, dancing and events for children, followed by a night of live music and dancing to benefit the Ben Lomond Firefighters association. Evening events are for adults age 21 and older only.

Cost: Daytime events, $10 adults, $5 children; nighttime events, $10 adults

Info: www.facebook.com/events/267405560031559