Datebook: What’s happening in our neck of the woods

Friday, Feb. 5
First Friday Contra Dance
When: 7:40 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: No partner necessary; wear soft-soled shoes and avoid perfumes.
Cost: $10
Info: Paul, 464-0877; or www.santacruzdance.org
SLV High carnival night
When: 3 to 8 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School gym, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Inflatable twister and bungee run, popcorn and games at halftime of the basketball games
Cost: Athletic event ticket prices apply
Saturday, Feb. 6
Big Basin general plan meeting
When: 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: People can give input on the general plan for Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
Info: www.parks.ca.gov
Felton Presbyterian Church silent auction
When: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Proceeds benefit humanitarian work in Brazil. Auction items include sports and event tickets, gift certificates and local merchandise.
Info: 335-6900
Scotts Valley Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Monday, Feb. 8
Bethany University music faculty recital
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Bethany University theater, 800 Bethany Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Features composers Bernstein, Mahler, Campion and Monte Verdi
Cost: Free
Info: June, 461-9246
Lompico community meeting
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Zayante Fire Station, 7700 E. Zayante Road, in Felton
Details: Lompico residents are encouraged to learn about the Lompico Community Center and what it does in the community.
Info: www.lompicocc.org
Wednesday, Feb. 10
Networking mixer with SLV chamber
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Info: 345-2084
SLV High eighth-grade parent night
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: New multipurpose room, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Parents can meet counselors and administrators and learn about high school programs, including the Watershed Academy.
Info: 335-4425
Winners of Rotary peace award to speak
When: 7:15 a.m.
Where: Mount Hermon Conference Center, Birch Dining Room, 37 Conference Drive, in Felton.
Details: Pramila and Shall Sinha from Canada will speak about their work for peace and understanding in Sri Lanka and worldwide, while living with the principles of Ghandi.
Cost: $10
Info: 336-8853
Friday, Feb. 11
Redwood Mountain Faire dinner-dance fundraiser
When: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Scopazzi’s, 13300 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: Proceeds from this Hawaiian-themed evening will benefit the revival of the Redwood Mountain Faire.
Cost: $42 in advance, $50 at the door
Info: 338-4300
Saturday, Feb. 13
Scotts Valley Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Thursday, Feb. 18
‘What everyone should know about milk’ lecture
When: 6:45 to 8 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Acupuncture, 6227 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Marc Velez, a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, will speak about cows’ milk.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-9690 or

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Friday, Feb. 19
American Red Cross mobile blood drive
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church’s Taylor Hall, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Call or go online to schedule an appointment to give blood.
Info: 800-448-3543 or www.redcrossblood.org
Saturday, Feb. 20
Santa Cruz Follies open auditions
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Market Street Senior Center, 222 Market St., in Santa Cruz
Details: For singers and dancers age 50 and older
Info: 423-6640
‘Re-Run Runway for Tolerance’ fashion show and clothing sale
When: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Don Quixote’s International Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Proceeds from the sale will benefit Students Making a Difference and the Equity Committee of the San Lorenzo Valley, which promote diversity.
Info: Roberta McPherson, 338-0815
Scotts Valley Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Monday, Feb. 22
CPR class at Felton Fire
When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Fire station, 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Info: Ray Soler, 335-4422; or www.feltonfire.com
Tuesday, Feb. 23
Watershed advisory meeting
When: 6 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School multiuse room, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Info: Terry Umstead, 335-2495
Saturday, Feb. 27
Scotts Valley Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Healthy Way fashion show and lunch
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Peachwood’s at the Pasatiempo Inn, 555 Highway 17, Santa Cruz
Details: A fashion show and luncheon to benefit Hospice of Santa Cruz County
Cost: $35 until Friday, Feb. 12; $45 after Feb. 12
Info: Healthy Way, 462-5900
‘Jes’ Call Me Jim’ silent movie
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park visitor center, 101 N. Big Trees Road, in Felton
Details: Henry Cowell redwoods and several Felton and Santa Cruz spots appear in the silent film from 1920.
Cost: Park entrance $10; film is free
Info: 335-3174
Sunday, Feb. 28
M.A.D. fashion show and tea
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley High School Student Union, 555 Glenwood Drive
Details: More Assistance for the Disadvantaged club will host a fashion show to benefit Rebele Shelter for the homeless in Santa Cruz. To reserve a seat, e-mail Jessica Kost and Julia Kernan at gsgoldaward11234@
gmail.com.
Cost: Five cans of food or a gently used or new piece of clothing.
Info: Jessica, 227-5767
Wednesday, March 3
Foster parent and adoption orientation
When: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 1400 Emeline Ave., Room 206, in Santa Cruz
Details: Learn about fostering children and adoption from social workers.
Cost: Free
Info: 454-4044 or www.fostercare4kids.com
Saturday, March 13
Lions Club crab and cioppino feed and dance
When: 6 p.m. to midnight
Where: CPDES Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz
Details: All proceeds will be used for charitable works.
Cost: $40
Info: Steve, 438-2678; or Karen, 429-2017
Saturday, March 20
CPR, first-aid class at Felton Fire Station
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Info: Ray Soler, 335-4422; or www.feltonfire.com
Friday, March 26
American Red Cross blood drive in Felton
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9
Info: 800-RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org
Saturday, March 27
‘A Romance in the Redwoods’ silent movie
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Visitor Center, 101 North Big Trees Road, in Felton
Details: Henry Cowell redwoods and the sand hills of Zayante are featured backgrounds in the 1917 movie.
Cost: Park entrance $10; film is free
Info: 335-3174
Ongoing
Together in the Park
When: 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays
Where: Covered Bridge Park, Graham Hill Road and Mount Hermon Road, in Felton
Details: Parenting support, information and age-appropriate activities for children up to 5 years old.
Info: Cori Burt, 252-1137
Mindfulness meditation
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays
Where: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: Beginning and experienced students are welcome for silent meditation and talk.
Info: Carla, 336-0136
Basic and chair yoga
When: 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Cost: $6
Info: 438-8666
‘Ultra beginning’ line dancing class
When: 11 a.m., second Thursday of each month
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Cost: $6
Info: 438-8666
‘Ceramics on the Wheel’
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: For beginning to advanced levels — limited to five students.
Info: 336-3513 or www.mountainartcenter.org
SLV Community Band rehearsals
When: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School band room, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Dust off your instrument and try it out. The semester fee benefits school music programs in the San Lorenzo Valley.
Cost: $25 per semester
Info: Jon Christian, 335-3565
Tai chi classes
When: 9:45 to 11 a.m. Mondays
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Cost: $2 for members, $4 for nonmembers
Info: 336-8900; or Bill Wright, 429-5004
‘The Art of Bellydance for Women’
When: 7 p.m. Mondays
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9
Details: Experience the power of women dancing with women in a friendly atmosphere.
Cost: $40 for four consecutive classes or $13 drop in.
Info: 335-4567
‘Experiments in Clay’
When: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Classes feature hand-building with clay
Info: 336-3513 or www.mountainartcenter.org
Life drawing classes
When: 7 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Beginners and pros are welcome to drop in. Features different model every week.
Cost: $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers
Info: 336-3513 or www.mountainartcenter.org
Raku classes
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: The class is weather-dependent, so call a day in advance.
Info: Dale Bates, 345-7565
Ceramic classes for adults
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Info: 336-3513 or www.mountainartcenter.org
Bridge players wanted
Details: Intermediate and advanced bridge players are in demand for ongoing groups in the San Lorenzo Valley. Groups meet depending on availability.
Info: Shelby Charette, 335-5956
Square dance classes
When: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: German-American Hall, 230 Plymouth St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Go alone, take a partner or go with a group.
Cost: $5
Info: 831-763-9825 or 408-353-4766
Kidz Korner clothing exchange
When: 10 to 11:30 a.m. every third Saturday
Where: St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: The exchange is for children’s clothes for newborns to 5-year-olds. If you don’t have clothes to donate, feel free to pick up what you need.
Info: Rebecca, 408-875-3450
Beginning ukulele classes
When: 6:30 to 7:20 p.m. Mondays for new students; 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays for advanced students
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Cost: $3 suggested donation
Info: 336-3513 or www.mountainartcenter.org
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