Datebook

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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. 12
Crab feed fundraiser
When: 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Zayante Fire Department, 7700 E. Zayante Road, in Felton
Details: A crab dinner event sponsored by the San Lorenzo Valley High School Boosters will raise money for the high school’s athletics program.
Cost: $40 per plate
Info: www.slvcrabfeed.org
 
International songwriters concert
When: 8 to 10 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Songwriters from Denmark, Holland and the United States will give fully acoustic performances.
Cost: $10 suggested donation
Info: 336-3513 or www.mountainartcenter.org
 
Sunday, Jan. 13
Historic crafts for kids
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: 800 Quail Hollow Road in Felton
Details: Naturalist Lee Summers will lead an entertaining and educational class for children ages 5 and up on how to make items that come from Ohlone, Mission, and early American traditions. Class size is limited to 15 and sign-ups must be done by phone. 
Cost: $5
Info: 335-9348
 
Monday, Jan. 14
Pizza fundraiser
When: 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Redwood Pizza, 6205 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Twenty-five percent of dine-in and take-out proceeds will benefit the 2013 San Lorenzo Valley High School Safe and Sober Grad Night.
Info: 335-1500
 
Tuesday, Jan. 15
Red Cross blood drive
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: San Agustin Catholic Church Meeting Room, 257 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: The American Red Cross is seeking blood donors. Donors can schedule an appointment by phone or online, using sponsor code AGUSTIN.
Info: 800-733-2767 or www.redcrossblood.org
 
Thursday, Jan. 17
SLE Night at Mama Mia’s
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: 6231 Graham Hill Road in Felton
Details: Twenty percent of the evening’s proceeds for dine-in and take-out food and drinks will be donated to support programs at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School.
Info: 335-4414
 
Friday, Jan. 18
Red Cross blood drive
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, Taylor Hall, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: The American Red Cross is seeking blood donors. Donors can schedule an appointment by phone or online, using sponsor code FELTON.
Info: 800-733-2767 or www.redcrossblood.org
 
Contra dance
When: 8 to 11 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: A contra dance with music by The Santa Cruz Open Band Orchestra is being organized by the Traditional Dancers of Santa Cruz.
Cost: $10
Info: http://santacruzdance.org
 
Saturday, Jan. 19
Crab feed fundraiser
When: 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Hosted by the Scotts Valley Rotary, this evening of food, music and auctions will raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Cost: $40 for adults, $15 for children
Info: 335-9000 or 246-0101
 
Thursday, Jan. 24
Political meet-and-greet
When: 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz County Government Building, Stes. 318-A, B and C, 701 Ocean St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Rep. Sam Farr, state Sen. Bill Monning and Assemblyman Mark Stone will host a reception in their Santa Cruz district offices.
Cost: Free
 
Thursday, Jan. 31
CHP Start Smart class
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Police Department Community Room, 155 Center St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Teenagers and their parents can participate in an interactive driver-safety class.
Cost: Free
Info: 662-0511
 
Saturday, Feb. 2
Ancestry database workshop
When: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Residents can learn how to use Ancestry.com’s Library Edition — a free database available at all 10 branches of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries — during this hands-on workshop.
Cost: Free
Info: 427-7712
 
Wednesday, Feb. 6
Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:35 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., at Coral Street, in Santa Cruz
Details: A catered luncheon will be followed with entertainment by Brent Gifford, who performs magic as The Great Blindini.
Cost: $16
Info: 336-8481
 
Saturday, March 2
Crab cioppino feed and dance
When: 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St. in Santa Cruz
Details: An annual fundraiser event by the Scotts Valley Host Lions Club features drinks, dinner, and dancing to support youth and community activities.
Cost: $45
Info: 594-7711
 
ONGOING
Toastmasters club
When: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters meets weekly to help its members become more confident public speakers and leaders.
Info: 435-9308 or http://8203.toastmastersclubs.org
 
Poetry circle, workshop
When: 2 to 4 p.m., third Saturday of each month
Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Magdalena Montague, a local poet and teacher, will lead classes for prospective poets of all skill levels.
Cost: Free
Info:

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or 427-7717
 
Job-seeker workshop
When: 6 to 7 p.m., second Tuesday of each month
Where: Gateway Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Ken Winters hosts a free workshop to help job seekers find work.
Info: www.hirewire.org
 
Women’s bible study
When:  9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, beginning Jan. 17
Where: Felton Bible Church, 5999 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: Beth Moore will lead a bible study of the book of Esther.
Cost: $15.50 for workbook
Info: 338-6214 or

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Creative Hands
When: 1 to 4 p.m., Third Saturday of each month, beginning Jan. 19
Where: Felton Bible Church, 5999 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details:  Participants will learn new skills, such as sewing, knitting and crocheting.
Cost: Free
Info: 338-6214 or

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Live music on Baldwin grand piano
When: 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays
Where: Scopazzi’s Restaurant, 13300 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: Jan Hagge tickles the ivories in the lounge.
Info: 338-6441
 
Beginning ballet for fitness
When: 4:30 to 5 p.m. Mondays
Where: Agape Dance Academy, 104 Whispering Pines Drive, Room 5, in Scotts Valley
Details: This introductory beginner class emphasizes fitness through dance.
Cost: Free
Info: 359-0850
 
Line dance, weights
When: 9:45 to 11 a.m.
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: $2 for members, $3 for nonmembers
Info: 336-8900
 
Duplicate bridge group players wanted
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 438-8666
 
Bingo
When: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: All adults are welcome. The game is sponsored by Project Scout (Senior Citizen Outreach).
Cost: 50 cents per card; one card free with four or more
Info: 438-8666
 
Tai chi classes
When: 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Cost: $3 members, $5 nonmembers
Info: 336-8900
 
Genealogical society meeting
When: 1 to 3 p.m., first Thursday of each month
Where: Central Branch Library meeting room, 224 Church St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Lectures for beginning to advanced genealogy enthusiasts.
Cost: Free
Info: 427-7707, ext. 5794; or Janine Charlton,

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Senior exercise class
When: 10 a.m. Mondays and Fridays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road
Info: The class incorporates strength, balance and coordination exercises for complete body conditioning for men and women age 50 and older, led by retired physical therapist Cherry Nittler.
Cost: $2 members, $3 nonmembers
 
Drop-in meditation group
When: 7 to 8:45 p.m. Mondays
Where: The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9, Felton 
Details: Beginning and experienced students of meditation will participate in 40 minutes of silent meditation, followed by a dharma talk and discussion by Carla Brennan
Info: http://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
 
Zumba for seniors
When: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Instructors describe this as a fun class for all levels of physical ability.
Info: 438-8666
 
Beginners’ line dancing
When: 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: For dancers age 8 and older
Cost: Free
Info:

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Water media art classes
When: 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Participants will work with watercolor and acrylic paints. Adults of any age and all experience levels are welcome.
Cost: $7 for members, $8 for nonmembers
Info: Beverly Martin, 335-0425 or

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; or www.portrait-fineart.com.
 
Body Freedom qigong
When: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays
Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park, 122 Covered Bridge Road; on rainy days, The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9, in Felton
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
 
Advanced bridge players wanted
When: Noon Mondays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Participants can hone their skills against other highly skilled bridge players.
Cost: $2 for members, $3 for nonmembers
Info: 438-8666
 
Chair and gentle yoga
When: Noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Balance Health of Ben Lomond, 231 Main St. Ste. A, in Ben Lomond.
Details: This gentle yoga program is intended to increase circulation, mobility, balance, strength, awareness and confidence.
Info: Ruth Caudell, 336-3560
 
Healing 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 for members, $8 for 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 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 a.m. to 10 a.m. Fridays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Cost: $2 members, $4 non members
Info: 438-8666
 
Belly dancing for women
When: 7 p.m. Mondays
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
 
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 each week.
Cost: $10 for members, $12 for nonmembers, $8 for students with ID
Info: 335-5000 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 attendees should call a day in advance. Participants may take bisqueware or purchase pots at the center.
Cost: $18 for members, $20 for nonmembers
Info: Dale Bates, 345-7565
 
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: 763-9825 or 408-353-4766
 
Kidz Korner clothing exchange 
When: 10 to 11:30 a.m., third Saturday of each 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. Those who don’t have clothes to donate may pick up what they need.
Info: Rebecca, 408-875-3450