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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
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
**Full moon walk
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Interpreter Lee Summers will lead a walk under the full moon where walkers can learn to trust their senses at night.
Info: 335-9348
**Transition San Lorenzo Valley Film Series
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9, Felton
Details: Transition SLV presents a screening of “Garbage! The Revolution Starts at Home.”
Cost: Suggested donation $5; no one will be turned away
Info: http://transitionslv.ning.com/events
Saturday, Feb. 19
**YES! Saturday Serve
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Teen Challenge Women’s Center, 113 Green Valley Road, in Freedom
Details: Scotts Valley-based Young Enough to Serve will serve breakfast at 8:30, followed by women’s stories and light work projects.
Info: www.yestoserve.org or

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**Felton Fire CPR class
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Felton Fire, 131 Kirby Street
Cost: Free for Felton Fire Protection District residents, $36 for others
Info: 335-4422 or feltonfire.com
**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:

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**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
**Free session with recorder society
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Quaker Meeting House, 225 Rooney St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Prize-winning composer Glenn Shannon will lead a recorder session.
Cost: Free
Info: Susan Renison, 335-5869; or sfems.org/mbrs/
Monday, Feb. 21
**Open mic and jam
When: 7 p.m.; repeats the third Monday of each month
Where: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: Open mic night for local musicians
Info: 336-5994
Thursday, Feb. 24
**SV Chamber Mixer
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Professional Touch Auto, 5500 Scotts Valley Drive
Details: Attendees should take raffle items and business cards for networking.
Info: 438-1010
Saturday, Feb. 26
**Broadway Cabaret performance
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Louden Nelson Center , 301 Center St., in Santa Cruz
Details: The fifth annual Scotts Valley Performing Arts Broadway Cabaret, directed by Bari Miller, will benefit SVPA.
Info: www.svpaa.org or 566-9411
Sunday, Feb. 27
**Life as a pioneer
When: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Join park interpreter Lee Summers for an afternoon dressed in historical attire. Children age 5 and older can set up a homestead and learn how to survive through bartering.
Info: 335-9348
**SLV flume historical talk
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Info: Author Lisa Robinson will speak about her research and sign her book, “The San Lorenzo Valley Flume.”
Cost: $5 per family, to benefit the San Lorenzo Valley Museum
Info: 338-8382
Thursday, March 3
**SV Chamber ribbon cutting
When: noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Edward Jones Financial office, 221 Mount Hermon Road, Ste. F. in Scotts Valley
Details: Cheryl Rebottaro is welcomed to her new office in Scotts Valley. Light lunch served.
Info: 438-1010
Friday, March 4
**‘Honk’ opens
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bethany University Theater, 800 Bethany Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: CYT’s production of the story of “The Ugly Duckling” will run two weekends through March 13
Cost: $12 adults, $9 students and seniors
Info: cytsantacruz.org
Sunday, March 6
**Valley Women’s Club general meeting
When: 11:30 to 2 p.m.
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details: Mark Stone will be the featured speaker as the VWC announces committee members and gives program updates. Guests should take a dish for potluck-style lunch.
Info: Karen, 355-8231
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**Senior bocce ball sign-ups
When: Monday through Friday until Feb. 24
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road
Details: Men and women age 55 and older can sign up for bocce teams, including a new Wednesday league. Beginners are welcome. Games will be played April 5 through June 10 at the Skypark courts.
Cost: $5 registration, $2 per game, $20 yearly membership to senior center.
Info: 438-8666
**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
**Drop-in meditation group
When: 7 to 8:45 p.m. Mondays
Where: The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9, Felton
Details: For beginning and experienced meditators: 40 minutes of silent meditation followed by a dharma talk and discussion by Carla Brennan.
Info: bloomofthepresent.com.
**Free laughter yoga
When: 4:30 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Luminescence Day Spa and Tea Room, 13140 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Cost: Free
Info: Lizzie Lochner, 338-7546
**Beginners’ line dancing
When: 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: Line dancing basics, for age 8 and older
Cost: Free
Info:

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**Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
When: 6 to 8 p.m., first Friday of each month
Where: St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Drive, in Ben Lomond
Details: A free, confidential support group for women
For information: 345-7190
**Body Freedom qigong/tai chi
When: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays
Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park, 122 Covered Bridge Road; on rainy days, Satellite Internet Café, 6265 Highway 9 (near White Raven)
Details: Qigong is similar to tai chi and is like a standing yoga with gentle, easy movements for flexibility, strength, health and relaxation.
Info: Bonnie Eskie, qigong instructor, 515-4144
**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
**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
**Chair and gentle yoga
When: 11 a.m. to noon Fridays
Where: Balance Health of Ben Lomond, 231 Main St., in Ben Lomond
Details: This gentle yoga program is intended to increase circulation, mobility, balance, strength, awareness and confidence.
Info: Ruth Caudell, 336-3560
**Tai chi for seniors
When: 9 a.m. Fridays
Where: SV Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Gentle, easy movement for health promotion
Cost: $7, members, $8, nonmembers
Info: Mary Mulligan, 335-9390, or

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**Together in the Park
When: 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays
Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park, Graham Hill and Mount Hermon roads, in Felton
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
**Beginning line dancing class
When: 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m., every Friday
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Cost: $2 members, $4 non members
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
**Belly dancing for women
When: 7 p.m. every Monday
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Experience the power of women dancing with women in a friendly atmosphere.
Cost: $40 for four consecutive classes, $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 in 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
**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., the third Saturday of the month
Where: St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: The exchange is for children’s clothes for newborns through 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