Datebook

Submit Datebook items to pb******@*********er.com, or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed.
Saturday, Jan. 29
Sandhills walk
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Morgan Preserve, end of Geyer Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Ecologist Jodi McGraw will lead a hike through the sandhills.
Info: Kristen Van Kley, 420-1135
Health fair for weekend warriors
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Dominican Hospital parking lot, 1555 Soquel Drive, in Santa Cruz
Details: Vendors, demonstrations and mini workshops for athletes and those who want to be more active
Info: 465-7818
Alba ribbon cutting, potluck
When: 6 p.m.; 7 p.m. potluck
Where: Alba Schoolhouse, 12070 Alba Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Celebrate a recent renovation of the classic schoolhouse with a ribbon cutting and potluck dinner.
Info: da**********@***il.com or 401-1729
Sunday, Jan. 30
Day care open house
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Osito’s Day Care, 670 Crest Drive, in Ben Lomond
Info: Jesusita, 336-8489
Wednesday, Feb. 2
Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz (near Costco)
Details: Photographer Kevin Osborn will talk about Alaskan bears.
Cost: $15; free for guests
Info: Dave, 336-8481
Red Cross retirement seminar
When: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: The Lodge at Montevalle, 552 Bean Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The American Red Cross will host a retirement seminar to help people plan for the transition to retirement years. Topics include health care and asset distribution tools.
Info: Chris Balthasar, 440-5232 or ch*******************@**sb.com
Friday, Feb. 4
High school fashion show
When: 1 p.m.; repeats Saturday
Where: Scotts Valley High School Student Union, 555 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Student designers will show their work in a show titled “Couture against abuse.”
Cost: Adults $6, students $4
Info: Lauren Miller, la************@**.com
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. No perfumes, please.
Cost: $10, $6 students
Info: Paul, 464-0877 or www.santacruzdance.org
Saturday, Feb. 5
Valley Valentines Gala
When: 5 to 10 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Country Club, 16901 Big Basin Highway, in Boulder Creek
Details: Live music, dinner, a dance and more will benefit San Lorenzo Valley schools. Child care will be provided by Sarah of HOWL at Boulder Creek Recreation
Cost: $28 adults, $20 children, $75 for a family of four
Info: http://valleyvalentine.myevent.com
Saturday, Feb. 5
Bird box work party
When: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Volunteers are invited to help the Quail Hollow Nest Box Project clean, repair and install boxes for nesting birds. Wear work clothes and take a snack.
Info: 335-9348
Scotts Valley High student concert
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley High School Student Union, 555 Glenwood Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: A student-directed concert to show off student musical talent
Info: 439-9555
Sunday, Feb. 6
‘Love Stories’ by the Follies
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Market Street Theater, 222 Market St., in Santa Cruz
Details: A one-day performance by many members of the Santa Cruz Follies. A free preview show for people interested in volunteering for the big Follies show in September will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5.
Cost: $6
Info: 423-6640
Tuesday, Feb. 8
Relay for Life kickoff
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s BBQ, upstairs, 230 Mount Hermon Road, Ste. G, in Scotts Valley
Details: Folks can learn about the Relay for Life of San Lorenzo Valley-Scotts Valley, volunteer or sign up a team.
Info: Jackie Maurer, event chair, 335-7109 or www.relayforlife.org/scottsvalleyca
Thursday, Feb. 10
Felton library readathon
When: 2 to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Branch Library, 6299 Gushee St.
Details: Sponsored by the Felton Library Friends, readers from the community will read aloud passages from some of their favorite books.
Info: www.feltonlibraryfriends.org or 335-1135
Thursday, Feb. 17
Family movie night at SLV
When: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High multipurpose room, 7105 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Families should take pillows and blankets to watch “Space Jam.” Candy and drinks will be sold to reduce the price of prom.
Cost: $3 per person
Info: Elizabeth, 332-3816; or Eric, 246-3659
Friday, Feb. 18
American Red Cross blood drive
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9
Details: Call or go online to make an appointment, using sponsor code FELTON.
Info: www.redcrossblood.org or 800-733-2767
Saturday, Feb. 19
Free foreclosure workshop
When: 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: Our Lady Star of the Sea church, 515 Frederick St., in Santa Cruz
Details: The Central Coast Foreclosure Collaborative will meet to discuss options for homeowners. Assemblyman Bill Monning will speak.
Info: mi*******@******************er.org
SLV Museum docent training
When: 2 p.m.
Where: SLV Museum, 12547 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek
Details: This 1½ hour class is for those interested in SLV history who would like to be docents at the museum.
Info: Lynda Phillips, 338-8382