July 2010

• July 9, "Taste Santa Cruz" Cooking Class, July 9, 5:30-9:00 p.m. in Aptos Chowhound Denise Ward's specialty is small, hands-on cooking classes featuring locally-sourced fresh produce and wines. Contact Denise directly to reserve your spots. denise@chowhoundcooks.com
• July 17, SCM Summer Passport Day, July 17, 11:00-5:00 p.m. Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers' Passport Days only happen 4 times a year, so take advantage of the July 17 event! Purchase your passport at the winery for $40 and make the rounds to visit all participating locations. Have each winery stamp your passport, and when it's filled, return it to the Winegrowers' Association for a reward. The passport never expires, remaining valid long enough for you to visit every winery!
• July 25, Wine Ride, July 25, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Enjoy a one-hour horse ride past Francville and Valley View vineyards into Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. Light appetizers and wine tasting in The Fruit House afterward. Limited space; reservations required. Call Garrod Farms Riding Stables (408) 867-9527 for more information and to reserve.