Upcoming events for April 2014 near Fairview Manor Bed and Breakfast

April 12 - UCSC Arboretum Spring Plant Sale in conjunction with the 
             Native Plant Society, visit arboretum.ucsc.edu/calendar

April 13 - Santa Cruz Half Marathon, if half is a bit much you can opt for the
             10k or 5k walk/run. Visit www.firstwave-events.com

April 19 - Easter Egg Hunt on the Capitola Beach, visit www.capitolavillage.com

             Earth Day Santa Cruz, visit www.ecocruz.org

             Santa Cruz Mountain Wineries Passport Day (only 4 times a year)
             Find out which wineries are participating at www.scmwa.com/events 

April 26 - Ducky Derby, a fundraiser at Harvey West Park. Visit their site at
             www.duckyderbysantacruz.org

April 26-27 The Bigstick Logjam 2014 - 14th annual surfing event is old
             school! Old boards, no cords, single fins boards weighing 20 lbs +.
             www.i-m.co/JeffW/BigStickSurfingTEST/logjam.html

Fairview's Banana Bread Recipe, easy and yummy!

                                           BANANA BREAD 

1.5 cups flour

1 tsp (each) salt and baking soda

1/2 stick of melted butter, cooled

1 egg, whisked

1 cup sugar

2 large bananas, mashed well

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt and soda

In a small mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas and sugar then add the

butter and egg, mixing to combine.

Pour wet mixture into the dry and stir to combine.

Oven to 325 degrees

Pour prepared mixture into a greased loaf pan and bake for one hour.

Cool for ten minutes and then turn out onto a rack to cool.

Once cool, wrap in plastic wrap. Bread will keep for up to 7 days in the fridge.

Note:

Gluten flour works well in place of flour.

Chopped walnuts can also be added

2012 Miracle on 34th Street

Dates: November 30th through December 22, 2012

           8pm on Friday and Saturday evenings

           2pm on Sunday afternoon .....

Where: The Mountain Community Theatre on Mill Street

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