The Bonny Doon Presbyterian Church Arts & Craft Faire will be November 14th at the Bonny Doon School. If you are interested in being a vendor please call 426-0110 for information ASAP as tables are going fast.

Enter your secret or not-so-secret recipe chili in the 1st Annual Chili Cook Off at this year's Halloween Festival on Saturday, October 24. Deadline to enter is October 16th. Please call 588-2391 to sign up. When registering, please leave your name, number, and give a short description of your chili (barring secret ingredients) and whether it's vegetarian or spicy. Participants should cook enough to feed 16 people and bring your entry, in a crock pot, to the school by 2:30 pm. The winner of the grand prize will be announced at the end of the evening! Vegetarian recipes encouraged!

SUPPORT BONNY DOON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Please participate in this year's Toyota of Santa Cruz drive for schools RAFFLE - 100% of our ticket sales go directly to Bonny Doon School!! PRIZES: 2010 Toyota Prius (including tax, title & license) OR $25,000 CASH Many other runner-up prizes as well!! Winning ticket to be drawn October 25th at the Boardwalk. Need not be present to win. This is a great opportunity to support our school in this time of budget crisis. Toyota of Santa Cruz will donate 100% of OUR community's ticket purchases directly to our school. Tickets on SALE until October 18th ONLY. $5 each or 6 for $25. You can purchase them in the school office or directly from a Bonny Doon School parent. For more information, or if you wish to sell tickets at your workplace or to friends or family, please contact Leigh-Anne Fraley at 459-0433 or haricotvert@sbcglobal.net

Saturday, October 3 1:00 pm: Bonny Doon Volunteer Fire/Rescue Board of Directors Meeting Meet at the McDermott Station at the intersection of Empire Grade and Felton Empire Grade. Tom Scully Board Chairperson 425-1432 tomscully@comcast.net

Saturday, October 10 10:00 am to 1:00 pm: SATURDOON A Bonny Doon market with local goods from local people at the Bonny Doon School Art, Food, Entertainment, Handmade items, and more Produce and Kids' Booths $15 Vendors $30 Contact: Lisa Palm (426-5628) or Regina Van Hecke (423-8087) www.saturdoon.com

Saturday, October 17 4 to 8 pm: BONNY DOON VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE BAR-B-QUE At the Martin Road Firehouse, 975 Martin Road
Silent Auction Raffle	Skirt Steak Chili (carne & vegetarian) Spaghetti with Marinara Salad & Garlic Bread Hot Dogs (for kids) Lemonade, Coffee & Tea	Bake Sale T-Shirts
	PRICE: $15 for adults, $5 for children 10 and under Pre-sale tickets available for $12! Call Kate 459-8853 Please volunteer an hour of your time at the BBQ! Call: Ann 458-9401   Pam 426-3080

Wednesday, October 21 2:00 pm: The Bonny Doon Garden Club We welcome all Bonny Doon ladies and gentlemen interest in gardening, or gardens.  For more information, please call Louise Gebelein at 429-1948 or Georgia at 426-0110.

Thursday, October 22 1:00 pm: The Ladies of Bonny Doon Meet at the home of Morgan Rankin. Stephanie Seddens, Superintendent/Principal of Bonny Doon School, will be the speaker. August saw the club gather at the Beauregard Winery, where Ryan gave a brief history of the site. Susie Seydel hosted the September meeting. The club meets the fourth Thursday of most months and is open to all ladies of Bonny Doon.  It is a social and philanthropic group founded in 1942.  For information call President Larue Wilton at 425-3558 or Vice-President Barbara Louv at 426-3652.

Saturday, October 24 11:00 am: Volunteer Work Day Meet by the old Firehouse on Martin Road We will be installing erosion control measures on some of the Reserve trails. Most of the work will be done on trails located in Zayante Sands, which are highly erodible when exposed to concentrated water flows.  Please bring a shovel and gloves.  Also bring sun protection, water, and a snack for yourself. Donations are needed to pay for the Camp Ben Lomond crew to do fuel reduction, trail work, fence repair, and fire safety projects.  A donation of $220 will cover a crew of 15 men for a day's work.  Want to donate?  Email Val. If you would like to learn more about the Reserve or volunteer in any way, call Val at 425-1587 or send an email to vegnet@cruzio.com.

Saturday, October 24

3:00 to 7:00 pm: Bonny Doon Elementary School Halloween Festival: Come in Costume. Arrive early for best parking. Bring the whole family! Raffle, Games, Prizes, a Haunted House, Food for purchase and lots of fun! All proceeds will directly benefit the school. Some of your favorites: Carnival Games Halloween Fright Walk Cake Walk Food Court Bake Sale Raffle New this year: Community Chili Cook Off Banana Slug Band (great music for young & old alike) African Dance Rope Making Family Scarecrow Contest Tickets on Sale at the Event Please bring your cake or other baked goods to the school on Saturday for the cake walk. Make your own scarecrow and bring it to the school on Friday for judging. They will be put to good use in Life Lab!

The Halloween Festival is the school's biggest fundraiser of the year. Come join us for a night of spooky fun and support the children of Bonny Doon School!

Saturday, October 31

Wednesday, November 11 7:30pm: RBDA Meeting Bonny Doon School Multi-Purpose Room To read The Highlander on-line, visit the RBDA website: www.bonnydoon.got.net

Saturday, November 14 10:00am to 4:00pm: Bonny Doon Presbyterian Church Holiday Arts & Craft Faire at the Bonny Doon Elementary School, 1492 Pine Flat Road Chili Cook-Off, Raffles, Food, Free Admission Bonny Doon Lavender Farm ~ Maryjo Koch Jewelry ~ Wood Carvings ~ Photography ~ Quilts ~ Antiques ~ Watercolorists ~ Teas ~ Special Crafts ~ Chocolate ~ Bird Houses ~ Holiday Items ~ Pottery ~ Olive Oil Products and much, much more!!! Proceeds Benefit our Building Fund.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Battle Mountain News - Morgan Rankin - 426-6412 Keep up with all the events in Bonny Doon with the Battle Mountain News.  Arriving the first of every month at all 1100 Bonny Doon households, this is the best way to advertise in Bonny Doon.  Ads are due by the 24th of the month for the next month's edition.  Rates as of April 2009 are: $20 for up to 12 lines; $50 for 12 lines to a half-page; and $150 for half- to full-page.  Call the publisher, Morgan Rankin, at 426-6412, and deliver your ads to her at 222 Ice Cream Grade.

Rural Bonny Doon Association To read The Highlander on-line, visit the RBDA website www.bonnydoon.got.net

Friends of Bonny Doon Fire - 426-3085 or 459-8853 Keep up with the latest on the formation of an independent Fire District. Visit www.friendsofbonnydoonfire.org for the latest. Visit www.bonnydoonfire.com for general information.

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

Memories of the Mountain The Ladies of Bonny Doon This wonderful book is still available.  A "must have" for new and old Dooner's alike.  The Ladies of Bonny Doon Club produced this book in 2004.  Many Bonny Dooners contributed stories, pictures, and editing skills. Order your book online at authorhouse.com or call 800-839-8640.  $20.50 plus postage.