Datebook: What’s happening in the community

Friday, March 5
Eighth annual Scotts Valley High art night
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley High School Student Union, 555 Glenwood Drive
Details: High school artists will display their artwork.
Cost: Free
Info: 439-9555
Kids on Broadway’s ‘Quilters’ opening night
When: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, March 5 through 14
Where: Studio E Santa Cruz, 151-E Harvey West Blvd., in Santa Cruz
Details: Kids on Broadway’s all-female production features adults for the first time.
Cost: $20 reserved, $15 adult, $10 senior or student
Info: www.kidsonbroadway.org or 425-3455
Saturday, March 6
Scotts Valley farmers market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Falcon Club celebration concert
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road
Details: Supports Scotts Valley High School’s after-school sports, with food, drinks, live music by the Convertibles and a silent auction.
Cost: $50
Info: al*****@im**********.com or ta************@gm***.com
Cabrillo Stage casting call
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Cabrillo Crocker Theater, 6500 Soquel Drive, in Aptos
Details: Cabrillo College will audition actors for two summer productions, “Swing” and “Cabaret.”
Info: www.cabrillostage.com
Sunday, March 7
Pooches in the Park
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Polo Grounds County Park, 2255 Huntington Drive, in Aptos
Details: A Dog Pride costume parade, lure coursing, an agility area and demonstration, pug races and more will be hosted by the Santa Cruz County Parks and Recreation Department. Free identification microchipping and low-cost vaccinations will be offered.
Cost: $5 per dog; humans enter free
Info: 454-7930
‘Jewel Thieves’ opens at Peachwoods
When: Dinner seating, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Peachwoods Steakhouse, 555 Highway 17, in Pasatiempo
Details: Dinner theater comedy production with Felton’s Tara McMilin and Scotts Valley’s Elizabeth Hammack
Cost: $40, all expenses included; call for reservations
Info: 426-6333
Cabrillo Stage casting call
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Cabrillo Crocker Theater, 6500 Soquel Drive, in Aptos
Details: Cabrillo College will audition actors for two summer productions, “Swing” and “Cabaret.”
Info: www.cabrillostage.com
Wednesday, March 10
SLV Chamber networking mixer
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Food, refreshments, prizes and socializing with local business leaders, hosted by Steve Edmonds of New York Life and Wendy Edmonds of PrePaid Legal.
Cost: $5
Info: 345-2084 or in**@sl********.org
Friday, March 12
SLE kindergarten education day
When: Noon to 3:30 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School, 7155 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Parents of incoming kindergartners can meet teachers, register students and have questions answered.
Info: 335-4475
Glen Arbor spaghetti feed
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Glen Arbor School, 9393 Glen Arbor Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Kid-friendly spaghetti feed to benefit Glen Arbor School. To-go orders are welcome. Limited seating.
Cost: $7 adults, $3 children
Info: 336-2932
Saturday, March 13
Scotts Valley farmers market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Lions Club crab, 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 the club’s charitable works.
Cost: $40
Info: Steve, 438-2678; or Karen, 429-2017
St. Patrick’s Day dinner-dance
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 13005 Pine St., in Boulder Creek
Details: Corned beef and cabbage dinner prepared by Scopazzi’s Restaurant
Cost: $25 adults, $15 children under 10; call for reservations
Info: 336-5098 or 338-3782
Sunday, March 14
Valley Women’s Club annual meeting
When: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: State Sen. Joe Simitian and Santa Cruz County Supervisor Mark Stone will speak about the state and the county, and members of the Women’s Club will talk about the past year and upcoming plans.
Info: Dusty Gipson, 338-3787
Family portrait day for Felton accident victim
When: 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Mount Hermon Conference Center Rec Field, 37 Conference Drive, in Felton
Details: Seven professional photographers will shoot portraits and donate proceeds to help Felton’s Rose Sniatowski, whose back was broken in a head-on crash in October. Participants should register in advance.
Info: helprose.blogspot.com or he**********@gm***.com
Girl Scout used-book sale
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley High student union, 555 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Proceeds will be used to buy books for the high school library.
Info: Diana Thygeson, sv*******************@gm***.com
‘Jewel Thieves’ dinner theater
When: Dinner seating 5:30 p.m.
Where: Peachwoods Steakhouse, 555 Highway 17, in Pasatiempo
Details: Dinner theater comedy production featuring Felton’s Tara McMilin and Scotts Valley’s Elizabeth Hammack
Cost: $40, all expenses included; call for reservations
Info: 426-6333
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
Scotts Valley farmers market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
SLV Rotary benefit dinner for Haiti
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Zayante Fire District, 7700 E. Zayante Road, in Felton
Details: Proceeds will help earthquake victims in Haiti. The goal is to buy 10 shelter boxes, at a cost of $10,000.
Cost: Requested donations are $7.50 for adults, $5 for children, or $15 for a family. Tickets are available through the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District office, 325 Marion Ave., in Ben Lomond. Checks should be payable to SLV Rotary Club.
Friday, March 26
American Red Cross blood drive
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Info: www.redcrossblood.org
Saturday, March 27
Scotts Valley farmers market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Passport Day in the USA
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Simpkins Family Swim Center, Room A, 979 17th Ave., in Santa Cruz
Details: The Santa Cruz County Clerk will provide passport information and accept applications from U.S. citizens.
Info: www.travel.state.gov or 454-2060
‘A Romance in the Redwoods’ silent movie
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park visitor center, 101 N. Big Trees Road, in Felton
Details: Henry Cowell and the sandhills of Zayante are featured backgrounds in the 1917 movie.
Cost: Park entrance $10, film is free
Info: 335-3174
Sunday, March 28
‘Jewel Thieves’ dinner theater
When: Dinner seating 5:30p.m.
Where: Peachwoods Steakhouse, 555 Highway 17 in Pasatiempo
Details: Dinner theater comedy production featuring Felton’s Tara McMilin and Scotts Valley’s Elizabeth Hammack
Cost: $40 includes all expenses; call for reservations
Info: 426-6333
Wednesday, March 31
Dine for Hospice
When: Reservations begin at 4 p.m.
Where: Scopazzi’s Restaurant, 13300 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: When diners mention hospice, Scopazzi’s will donate a portion of the dinner bill to support Hospice of Santa Cruz County. An auction with raffle prizes will follow.
Reservations: 338-4444
Friday, April 16
Red Cross blood drive in Felton
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9
Info: 800-733-2767 or www.redcrossblood.org, with sponsor code FELTON
Ongoing
Together in the Park
When: 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays
Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park, Graham Hill and Mount Hermon roads
Details: Parenting support, information and age-appropriate activities for children up to 5 years old.
Info: Cori Burt, 252-1137
Mindfulness meditation group
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays
Where: Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9, in Felton
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’ classes
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
Bellydance lessons for women
When: 7 p.m. every Monday
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 to drop in.
Info: 335-4567
‘Experiments in Clay’ classes
When: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Hand-build works from 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: Both beginners and pros are welcome to drop in. The class features a 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