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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,

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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 clean, repair and install boxes for nesting birds. Participants should 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
In Search of Herps
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Curious people of all ages are invited to join herpetologist Paul Haskins in a search for reptiles and amphibians.
Info: 335-9348
The Work of Byron Katie
When: 3 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Center for Healing, 6414 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Participants will participate in exercises related to self-inquiry.
Cost: Free; donations accepted
Info: http://feltoninquiry.com
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
Fundraiser night at Mama Mia’s
When: 5 to 8 pm
Where: Mama Mia’s Restaurant, 6231 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: The restaurant will donate 20 percent of its proceeds to support San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School programs.
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
Saturday, Feb. 12
Pet adoption fair
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz County Animal Services, 2200 Seventh Ave., in Live Oak
Details: Entertainment, $5 rabies vaccines, $10 microchips, low-cost spay and neuter services, vouchers for low-income residents
Info: 454-7203 or www.scanimalservices.us