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Get Out! Give Blood, Watch Race Cars, and Belt Out Your Favorite Songs at Malone's

There are lots of things to do in and around Scotts Valley this weekend. See for yourself!

A new glass shop, karaoke, and high speed races by local law enforcement officers are what you can look forward to this weekend in and around Scotts Valley. Did we leave something out? Let us know in the comments what else you're planning on doing this weekend in Scotts Valley!

FRIDAY, August 17:

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Sandman Glass

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Where/When: 5346 Scotts Valley Drive, Suite A, Scotts Valley. Friday at 12 p.m. 

What: The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will welcome Mark Sandman and his new shop, Sandman Glass, to Scotts Valley. The gathering begins at noon, with a light lunch with Sandman and his staff, followed by a ribbon cutting to celebrate the new glass shop! 

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Price: Free

Blood Drive

Where/When: First Presbyterian Church at 6090 Highway 9 in Felton. Friday, August 17, from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

What: The Red Cross is looking for blood donors! This is is . If you wish to make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or go to redcrossblood.org.

Price: Free

Where/When: Ocean Speedway at 2601 East Lake Avenue in Watsonville. Friday, August 17, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

What: Santa Cruz County Law Enforcement Officers will race against eachother at Ocean Speedway to raise money for Special Olympics Northern California.

Price: Adults $17, Seniors $15, Kids $13 (5 and under Free), Family $55. (2-adults @ 2-kids) *This price includes all races on Friday night! For more information, visit the Ocean Speedway website.

SATURDAY, August 18:

Scotts Valley Farmers Market

Where/When: Scotts Valley Community Center, at 360 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. every Saturday.

What: Fresh, organic, and locally grown produce for sale, as well as food vendors, coffee, pastries, seafood, meat and eggs. Yum!

Price: Free

Karaoke with Ken!

Where/When: Malone's Grille at 4402 Scotts Valley Drive. 9 p.m.

What: Malone's Grille is the famous karoake hub in Scotts Valley. Every Saturday night, the bar hosts Karoake with Ken. Scout out local talent or jump in and sing a tune yourself! For more information, contact

Price: Free

New Hope Saturday Service

Where/When: New Hope Church at 4001 Granite Creek Road, Scotts Valley. 5 p.m.

What: The whole family is welcome at this new Saturday evening service. Sleep in Sunday! For more information, visit the New Hope Church website.

Price: Free

SUNDAY, August 19:

Family Fun Crafts

Where/When: At the Live Oak branch of the Santa Cruz Public Library at 2380 Portola Drive, at 1 p.m. 

What:  Between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., all are welcome to drop in for arts and crafts projects with the library staff. Materials will be provided. This is sure to be a fun activity for the whole family. For more information contact the Live Oak Library.

Price: Free

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