Saturday, May 5 11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Santa Cruz Waldorf School May Fair   2190 Empire Grade Live music by Broken English, crafts, food, vendors, and activities for children!  Invite your friends and families and join us in celebrating the coming Spring.  Traditional may pole dance at noon.  Call 425-0519 for more information.  Free park and ride: All day, from our high school located at 111 Errett Circle, Santa Cruz.  Limited parking on campus: $5/car.  www.scwaldorf.org

Saturday, May 5 7:30 pm: Bosch Baha'i  OPEN MIC NIGHT 500 Comstock Lane (in Bonny Doon off Pine Flat Road) Invitation to: OPEN MIC NIGHT Come join us for an evening of music, art, story telling, skits, poetry & other talents There is no Charge If you would lie to be a presenter or performer, please contact: Jordan 423-3387 Ext. 7332

Saturday, May 5 11:00am Spring Nature Walk SPRING NATURE WALKS.  Val Haley will lead three walks that focus on the rare plants, ecology, and geology of the Reserve.  The Saturday walks will be held May 5 and 19 and June 9.  Signup early as there is a maximum 15 people per walk.  To reserve your spot, call Val at 425-0687, or send an email to Vegnet@cruzio.com.  We will meet at 11:00 am at the parking lot next to the old firehouse on Martin Road.  Bring hiking shoes, water, and a lunch.  The walks usually last about 2.5 hours. If you would like to learn more about the Reserve or volunteer in any way, call Val at 425-1587 (home) or 425-0687 (business).

Sunday, May 6 8:00am to 1:00pm: Bonny Doon Volunteer Fire & Rescue Annual Un-Pancake Breakfast: At the Martin Road Firehouse, 975 Martin Road. Call 426-7933 for more information. Menu Ham and Eggs, Cooked to order French Toast Biscuits and Gravy Potatoes Fruit, Orange Juice             Coffee, or Tea Adults: $7.00           Children under 10: $3.00 DESSERTS – SILENT AUCTION – RAFFLE - NEW T-SHIRTS

Bonny Doon Fire Team fundraisers are a fun community tradition and attending is an easy way to help.  Please come and enjoy great food and the company of friends and neighbors!  Please see the Battle Mountain News for more information and how to volunteer, or call 426-7933.

Tuesday, May 8 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Bonny Doon Knitty Knotty Group 125 McGivern Way. If you are interested in any of the fiber arts from around the world – we are too.  We spin, dye, knit, crochet, sew and felt according to who shows up.  We have some extra materials but always welcome donations that will go to our charity projects. If you have talent in other areas of the fiber arts, or just want to try something new, we would love to have you come.  Call Shirin at 427-3787.

Tuesday, May 9 8:30 am – 11:00 am: Waldorf Alive!  A Walk Through the Grades   2190 Empire Grade Please join us for a first-hand experience of Waldorf education.  Tour the campus, observe many classes K-8, learn about the curriculum, and ask your questions.  Call 425-0519 ext. 222 to reserve.  www.scwaldorf.org

Wednesday, May 9 7:30pm: RBDA Meeting: Neal Coonerty Bonny Doon School Multi-Purpose Room. Issues for Bonny Doon in 2007 New County Supervisor, Neal Coonerty, will be the main speaker to discuss local issues such as road repairs, fire protection, possible changes in Timber Production Zone (TPZ) requirements, Cemex cement plant air emissions and Bonny Doon limestone quarry expansion, UCSC growth, and the pending transfer of property east of Highway 1 from the Trust for Public Land to the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Supervisor Coonerty will come ready to answer any questions you may have on these and other issues affecting Bonny Doon.  This is a great opportunity to get to know your new supervisor, only our third in about 30 years. See The Highlander for related articles. Read The Highlander on-line by clicking on the Connections menu item and then on the Rural Bonny Doon Association link.

Thursday, May 10 7:00pm: A Public Information Meeting Regarding Fire District Formation: At the McDermott Station, 7276 Empire Grade Road.  Call Tom Scully at 425-1432 for more information.

Wednesday, May 16 10:00 am – 12:00 am: Introduction to Waldorf Kindergarten   2190 Empire Grade Give your 3-6-year-old a chance to experience the delights of a Waldorf Kindergarten while you learn about what we do, why we do it, and how home life supports school life.  Call 425-0519 ext. 222 to reserve.  www.scwaldorf.org

"La Nostra Costa" Photo Display Marion Pokriots of the Santa Cruz County Genealogy Society is proud to present the "La Nostra Costa" Photo Display.  Photographs from the book as well as numerous others from the author's collection will be on display. The display is located in the Genealogy Section of the Santa Cruz City Library, and will be shown through the month of April and possibly May.  The library is located at 224 Church Street, in downtown Santa Cruz.  Admission is free and all are welcome.

Wednesday, May 16 1:00 pm: Ivano Franco Comelli at the Main Library   224 Church Street, Santa Cruz Maxine McNamara and Marion Pokriots of the Santa Cruz County Genealogy Society are proud to announce that Ivano Franco Comelli, author of the book 'La Nostra Costa' has agreed to a guest appearance at the Santa Cruz Library.  Ivano will be greeting guests and answering questions at the 'La Nostra Costa' photo display located in the genealogy section of the library.  He will also give a short presentation on his book and comment on the photos currently on display.  Admission Free.

Wednesday, May 16 2:00 pm: The Bonny Doon Garden Club Meet at the home of Georgia Randle, 6660 Bonny Doon Road, for the start of our tour of members gardens.  We will be carpooling around Bonny Doon to see what Spring has brought to several members gardens.  Please call Georgia at 426-0110 and let he know if you are coming.

ATTENTION MOUNTAIN BIKERS Dirt, dirt, and more dirt!  Yes, that's my mantra when it comes to bicycling.  Come join us for the best mountain biking to be had here in Bonny Doon.  Weekdays around 8 am and Sundays 10:30 – 11 am. Call Buel, 426-3067.

Thursday, May 17 8:30 am (begins): A Walk Through the High School Waldorf School, 111 Errett Circle, Santa Cruz Spend time observing classes, learning about the curriculum, and experiencing our vibrant High School.  Please call 420-0565 to reserve. Saturday, May 19 10:00 am to 2:00 pm: High School Open House Waldorf School, 111 Errett Circle, Santa Cruz Come by our high school to tour classrooms, meet faculty, and attend mini-lessons.  Call 420-0565 to reserve.  www.scwaldorf.org

Saturday, May 19 11:00am Spring Nature Walk SPRING NATURE WALKS.  Val Haley will lead three walks that focus on the rare plants, ecology, and geology of the Reserve.  The Saturday walks will be held May 5 and 19 and June 9.  Signup early as there is a maximum 15 people per walk.  To reserve your spot, call Val at 425-0687, or send an email to Vegnet@cruzio.com.  We will meet at 11:00 am at the parking lot next to the old firehouse on Martin Road.  Bring hiking shoes, water, and a lunch.  The walks usually last about 2.5 hours. If you would like to learn more about the Reserve or volunteer in any way, call Val at 425-1587 (home) or 425-0687 (business).

Bosch Baha'i Conference Center, 500 Comstock Lane, (831)423-3387 Please see the Battle Mountain News or call for the extensive Bosch Baha'i schedule of events.

Tuesday, May 22 8:45 am – 11:00 am: Waldorf Alive!  A Walk Through the Grades   2190 Empire Grade Please join us for a first-hand experience of Waldorf education.  Tour the campus, observe many classes K-8, learn about the curriculum, and ask your questions.  Call 425-0519 ext. 222 to reserve.  www.scwaldorf.org

Tuesday, May 22 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Bonny Doon Knitty Knotty Group 125 McGivern Way. If you are interested in any of the fiber arts from around the world – we are too.  We spin, dye, knit, crochet, sew and felt according to who shows up.  We have some extra materials but always welcome donations that will go to our charity projects. If you have talent in other areas of the fiber arts, or just want to try something new, we would love to have you come.  Call Shirin at 427-3787.

The Bonny Doon Babysitting Co-op/Parents Club Some new mothers are looking to start a "mom's club".  If you have a toddler or a newborn and are interested in joining please contact Aleene Althouse.  There are a lot of new families in Bonny Doon and it is sometimes hard meeting neighbors.  If you would like a directory of other Bonny Doon families and/or you wish to be listed in the co-op directory, just let me know. aleene10@comcast.net or 458-5238.

Thursday, May 24 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: The Ladies of Bonny Doon For information about meeting places and times, call Susie Seydel at 425-5364.

Saturday, June 2  1:00 pm to 4:30 pm The Bonny Doon Community School Foundation invites you to the 5th Annual Bonny Doon Art & Wine Festival Proudly sponsored by: State Farm Agent, Aleene Althouse; Farmer's Insurance Agent Doug Banks; Tristar Home Loan Services, Inc. Stacy Theilen New location!!!  Bonny Doon Airport Gardens 8647 Empire Grade Plenty of free on-site parking Enjoy wine tasting from dozens of our world class local wineries, live entertainment, delicious appetizers and non-alcohol beverages, live and silent auctions with amazing items! Renowned Local Artist, Joao de Brito is featured this year and will be there to discuss his work Other local artists whose work will be available at auction include: Mattie Leeds * Therese Basinger * Janet Lever-Wood * Musi * Kate Nolan Advance Tickets are $25 before May 28th, $35 at the gate Includes souvenir wine glass. Ticketing is limited, so order tickets now. School age childcare is available for a nominal fee at BD Elementary, but you need to sign up. Send check with attendee name, phone and address to: BDCSF, PO Box 8089, Santa Cruz, CA 95061 Or call 831-457-8098 for credit card purchase or more info.

Saturday, June 9 11:00am Spring Nature Walk SPRING NATURE WALKS.  Val Haley will lead three walks that focus on the rare plants, ecology, and geology of the Reserve.  The Saturday walks will be held May 5 and 19 and June 9.  Signup early as there is a maximum 15 people per walk.  To reserve your spot, call Val at 425-0687, or send an email to Vegnet@cruzio.com.  We will meet at 11:00 am at the parking lot next to the old firehouse on Martin Road.  Bring hiking shoes, water, and a lunch.  The walks usually last about 2.5 hours. If you would like to learn more about the Reserve or volunteer in any way, call Val at 425-1587 (home) or 425-0687 (business).

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