Datebook

Submit Datebook items to pb******@pr*********.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.
Friday, March 4
Scotts Valley Art Night
When: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley High Student Union, 555 Glenwood Drive
Details: This ninth-annual showcase will highlight visual arts, graphic design and International Baccalaureate arts.
‘Honk’ opens
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bethany University Theater, 800 Bethany Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Christian Youth Theater Santa Cruz’s production of the story of “The Ugly Duckling” will run two weekends through March 13
Cost: $12 adults, $9 students and seniors
Info: www.cytsantacruz.org
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, March 5
Teen club party
When: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation and Park District, 13333 Middleton Ave.
Details: Free music, food, games and dancing for youngsters ages 11 through 15 years old.
Info: 338-4144
Sunday, March 6
Beginning birding
When: 8 to 10 a.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Join Eric Feuss from the Santa Cruz Bird Club for a leisurely hike to learn about birds in the park.
Info: 335-9348
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
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
Tuesday, March 8
Relay for Life meeting
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Upstairs at Bruno’s BBQ, 230 Mount Hermon Road, Ste. G, in Scotts Valley
Details: Anyone interested in joining the Scotts Valley-San Lorenzo Valley Relay for Life may attend. Organizers seek volunteers, teams and sponsors.
Info: ch******************@ho*****.com, www.relayforlife.org/scottsvalleyca or 335-7109
Thursday, March 10
Baymonte open house
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Baymonte Christian School, 5000 B Granite Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Meet teachers, tour the classrooms and more.
Info: 438-0100
Saturday, March 12
Free CPR classes
When: 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Where: American Red Cross, 2960 Soquel Ave., in Santa Cruz
Details: Limited space; pre-registration required
Info: 462-2881
Sunday, March 13
‘Ring into Spring’ boutique
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Peachwoods, 555 Highway 17, in Pasatiempo
Details: Artists will sell their wares, along with a raffle and a champagne brunch, to support Scotts Valley Middle School.
Info: Lisa, 234-3797
Monday, March 14
SLE takeout night
When: 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Redwood Pizzeria, 6205 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Redwood Pizzeria will donate 25 percent of phone orders only to support San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School programs. Call 45 minutes in advance of pick-up time.
Info: 335-1500
Friday, March 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, March 19
Falcon Club poker, wine-tasting night
When: 6:30 p.m. to midnight
Where: Peachwoods, 555 Highway 17, in Pasatiempo
Details: Proceeds will benefit the Scotts Valley High School Falcon Club.
Cost: $50 buy-in
Info: Lynn Bridges, 461-0100; or www.falconclub.org
Wednesday, March 23
Club One open house
When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Club One, 100 Enterprise Way, in Scotts Valley
Details: Local businesses will offer free samples and gifts during a day of healthy treats, tips and resources, and activities.
Info: Becca Wigit, be*********@cl*****.com or 431-2202.
Thursday, March 24
Business networking mixer
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Satellite Telework Center, 5900 Butler Lane, in Scotts Valley
Details: Participants should take raffle items and business cards for networking.
Info: 438-1010
Saturday, April 16
SLV Grad Night wine and chocolate tasting
When: 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s BBQ, 230 Mount Hermon Road, Ste. G, in Scotts Valley
Details: A chocolate and wine tasting and silent auction to support SLV Grad Night. Tickets will be sold in advance or at the door.
Cost: $15; includes crystal wine glass
Info: 295-3169, fr************@gm***.com or pl****@so*.edu