MARK YOUR CALENDAR

 Upcoming events for the Holidays ...

November 23
Boulder Creek Tree Lighting 5pm-8pm - Boulder Creek Hardward
November 24
Felton Tree Lighting 5pm-7pm - Felton Feed Store
December 1
Lighted Boat Parade through the Santa Cruz Harbor, featuring 50 beautifully decorated power and sailboats. Additional information at www.santacruzharbor.org/events
December 1
SNOW DAY! For one day only snow comes to the Watsonville Plaza.
December 1
Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade beginning at 10am
December 14,15,16
The Nutcracker, presented by the Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre. Additional information at www.scbt.org
December 14-30
A night at the Nutcracker, a zany musical comedy presented by the Cabrillo Stage. Additional information at www.cabrilostage.com
Miracle returns to the Mountain Community Theatre - special blog planned! This years production is being directed by an awesome lady, Wendy Edmonds!

2012 Summer Activities near Fairview Manor B&B

May 26-28    The Civil War Re-enactment at Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton from 10-3
June 2           Woof to Woof Dog Expo at Skypark in Scotts Valley 10am-3pm
June 2-3        Redwood Mountain Faire at Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton from 11-7
June 9-10      Pro-Am Beach Soccer at Santa Cruz Main Beach, all day
June 24         Music at Skypark, Scotts Valley beginning at 3:30
July 4            Independence Day Celebration at the Alba Schoolhouse, Alba Rd.,
                     Boulder Creek, Felton and Scotts Valley will also have celebrations!
July 14-15     Mother Goose meets Dr. Seuss at Bethany College in Scotts Valley
July 22          Wharf to Wharf Race beginning at 8:30 on Beach Street in Santa Cruz
Jul 27-29      A Day with Thomas the Train at Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton 9-5
July 29          Music at Skypark, Scotts Valley, Scotts Valley beginning at 3:30
Aug 10         Star Gazing at Quail Hollow Park in Felton 8pm to midnight
Aug 19         Race Thru the Redwoods, Henry Cowell State Park in Felton at 8:10
Aug 26         Music at Skypark in Scotts Valley beginning at 3:30
Sep 30          Music at Skypark in Scotts Valley beginning at 3:30

Ongoing Outdoor Activities:
Zip Line through the Redwoods at the Mt. Hermon Conference Center
Ride the Railroad to either Big Bear Mt or the Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Hike, fish or rent a boat at Loch Lomond

Keep an eye out for the Open Studios and Wine Passport weekends in the Fall

Felton is 3 miles from Ben Lomond
Scotts Valley is 6 miles from Ben Lomond
Loch Lomond is 5 miles
Santa Cruz is 9 miles

Nice new video of Fairview Manor Bed and Breakfast

2011 FALL ACTIVITIES

September 10-11
CAPITOLA ART & WINE FESTIVAL


September 13-18
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR (Fairgrounds are in Watsonville)


September 24
THUNDERBIRDS ON THE SANTA CRUZ WHARF


October 1-2, 8-9, 15-16
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY OPEN STUDIOS


October 7
MONTE FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA


October 7
DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ FIRST FRIDAY ART TOUR
* free admission at the Museum of Art & History


October 22
CHILI COOK-OFF AT THE SANTA CRUZ BEACH BOARDWALK


October 26-30
THE O'NEILL COLDWATER CLASSIC


October 28-29
GHOST TRAIN AT ROARING CAMP RAILROADS


November 4
DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ FIRST FRIDAY ART TOUR
* free admission at the Museum of Art & History


November 18-December 11
SHAKESPEARE SANTA CRUZ - HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES


November 19
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN WINE PASSPORT PROGRAM


November 26
CAPITOLA'S SURFING SANTA ARRIVES


December 2
DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ FIRST FRIDAY ART TOUR
* free admission at the Museum of Art & History


Dates to be announced for the Mountain Community Theatre's  Production of
 .............................. OUR TOWN .................
directed by Peter Gelblum of Boulder Creek

Another Day Adventure

After a great breakfast from the kitchen of Fairview Manor B&B, you head up Alba Road towards Bonny Doon. Travel through Bonny Doon to Highway 1 (Coast Hwy) north into San Mateo County. Waddell Beach is open and inviting and parking is only yards from the beach. You will want to stop at Ano Nuevo and visit the resident Sea Elephants (tickets are a must December through March). After your visit, continue north on Highway to Pescadero, turn right onto Pescadero Creek Road and go two miles. A great place to stop for lunch is Duarte's Tavern, famous for their Artichoke soup and bread! Can you spell yum? Continue up tracing a narrow, winding road to Skyline Blvd (CA 35) turn right on Skyline and continue south. Fogerty winery and open vistas are available if you wish to stop. At the junction on CA 35 (Skyline) and CA 9, you would turn right and continue down Hwy 9 towards Big Basin. Time permitting you can stop in Big Basin for a quick walk before continuing down, back to Fairview Manor B&B

ANOTHER DAY ADVENTURE

"Guests enjoy the pristine beauty of the coastal redwood forest from the unique perspective only a canopy tour can offer". 
Mount Hermon Conference opened their canopy tours/zip lines to the public in 2008. What a way to spend an afternoon! The two hour guided tour has six zip lines and 2 sky bridges. Each tour can accommodate 8 people. Book a group of 8 or more and each person receives $10.00 off the normal rate of $80.00.
Check out their web site: www.mounthermon.org/outdoor-science/programs/canopy-tours.
You can call them at 831/430-4357 from 11am-3pm pst Tuesday through Sunday

SHAKESPEARE IS BACK IN SANTA CRUZ .. arriving July 19

Shakespeare in Santa Cruz returns July 19th and will run through August 28th.
Venues are normally around USCS 
Tickets start at $15.00
Some venues allow picnics.
Check it out at: www.shakespearesantacruz.com