Datebook

– Submit Datebook items to [email protected] 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, March 16
Henry Cowell bird walk
When: 8 to 10 a.m., also Sunday
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Details: Park naturalists will lead a hike along the park’s river and meadow ecosystems in search of birds.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-7077
 
Winter wildflower walk
When: 10 a.m., also Sunday
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way in Boulder Creek
Details: Docent Scott Peden will lead a four-mile hike where participants will learn to identify flowering plants.
Cost: Free
Info: 338-8860
 
Cottage Food Law workshop
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Mountain Feed and Farm Supply, 9550 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details: Registered Environmental Health Specialist Phillip McCauley will lead a workshop on the new Cottage Food Law and how to bring your homemade product to market.
Cost: Free
Info: 345-5972. RSVP at [email protected]
 
Financial planning clinic
When: 2 to 6 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a financial planning seminar open to the public.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-1010 or www.scottsvalleychamber.com
 
Sunday, March 17
Senior center pancake breakfast
When: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details: A monthly pancake breakfast to benefit the activities hosted by the Highlands Park Senior Center.
Cost: $5 for adults, $2.50 for children
Info: 336-8900 or [email protected]
 
Tuesday, March 19
Felton Town Plan meeting
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Supervisor Bruce McPherson, Planning Director Kathy Previsich and Economic Development Director Barbara Mason will lead a discussion on continuing projects detailed in the 1987 Felton Town Plan.
Info: www.slvchamber.org
 
Wednesday, March 20
Teen stress forum
When: 7:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley High School Student Union, 555 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: A forum for parents hosted by the SVHS Parent Club will cover ways to help teenagers deal with stress.
Info: 439-9555
 
Friday, March 22
VCUM Easter food distribution for seniors
When: 9 to 11 a.m.
Where: Valley Churches United Missions Food Pantry, 3400 Love Creek Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: This food distribution event caters exclusively to seniors for the Easter holiday.
Info: 336-8258 
 
SLV student fashion show
When: 7:30 p.m.; also 7:30 p.m. March 23 and 2:30 p.m. March 24
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: The ninth annual fashion show at the high school, with a theme of “Starry, Starry Night,” will showcase work designed by students.
Cost: $7 general, $5 seniors and students
 
Saturday, March 23 
VCUM Easter food drive
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Felton Safeway, 6255 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: Donations of food will be accepted to support Valley Churches United Missions, under the direction of San Lorenzo Valley Rotary Club.
Info: 336-8258
 
Mat framing workshop
When: 12:30 to 2:30 pm
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Led by Anouk Johanna, this workshop will focus on learning to select mats when framing artwork.
Cost: Free
Info: 336-3513 or [email protected]
 
Family Easter celebration
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek United Methodist Church, 12855 Boulder St., in Boulder Creek
Details: A family-oriented Easter celebration will feature an Easter egg hunt and sing-along.
Cost: Free
Info: 535-9895
 
Sunday, March 24
VCUM Palm Sunday food distribution
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Valley Churches United Missions Food Pantry, 3400 Love Creek Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Pre-registration is required for this free food distribution for adults and families with children.
Info: 336-8258 
 
Composting workshop
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Landscaper Otis Johnson, a master gardener, will discuss composting and how it can improve the soil for healthy plants and vegetables. Register in advance.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348
 
Women’s club membership meeting
When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: The annual membership meeting for the Valley Women’s Club is open to the community. Those who go should take a potluck dish to share.
Info: www.valleywomensclub.org
 
Vermiculture workshop
When: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road in Felton
Details: Master Gardener and landscaper Otis Johnson will discuss ways to use worms to aid composting. Ages 16 and up are welcome.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348
 
Bicycle safety day
When: 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: GateWay Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Cub Scout Pack 608, in conjunction with Scotts Valley Police, will be hosting a community bicycle safety and maintenance instruction event.
Cost: Free
Info: [email protected]
 
Thursday, March 28
Affordable Care Act panel
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Police Department, 155 Center Street in Santa Cruz
Details: A panel of politicians will discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in Santa Cruz.
Cost: Free
Info: [email protected]
 
Saturday, March 30
Community egg hunt
When: 11 a.m.
Where: GateWay Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: A carnival-style community Easter egg hunt will include games, activities, vendors and age-specific egg-hunting zones.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-0646 or [email protected]
 
Saturday, April 6
Child abuse awareness walk
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Watsonville Plaza, Beach and Main streets in Watsonville
Details: In honor of National Child Abuse Awareness Month, the Survivors Healing Center will host its 7^th annual Walk to Stop the Silence event.
Cost: Free
Info: www.walktostopthesilence.org or 423-7601
 
Sunday, April 7
Pruning workshop
When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road in Felton
Details: Certified arborist Peter Quintanilla will lead a workshop to teach how to properly prune small trees and shrubs. Register in advance.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348
 
Saturday, April 27
Little Basin camping festival
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Little Basin cabins and campgrounds, 21700 Little Basin Road, in Boulder Creek
Details: In its second year, the “This Land is Your Land” Camping and Recreation Festival will include interpretive hikes, tours, family activities, games and live music.
Cost: Free; $10 for parking
Info: 338-8018 or www.littlebasin.org
 
Saturday, April 20
School bus awareness day
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Felton Faire shopping center, Graham Hill Road in Felton
Details: A meet-and-greet event for parents and children with the bus drivers of the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District.
Cost: Free
Info: 336-2223
 
ONGOING
MCT’s “Moon Over Buffalo”
When: March 29 to April 14: 8 p.m. shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. 2 p.m. matinee on Sundays.
Where: Park Hall, 9400 Mill Street in Ben Lomond
Details: Mountain Community Theater’s production of the backstage farce that brought Carol Burnett back to Broadway in 1995.
Cost: $20 general admission, $17 for students and seniors. The Thursday, April 11 show will be a “2 for 1” at $20.
Info: www.mctshows.org or www.brownpapertickets.com
 
Study of Galatians
When: 9 to 10 a.m. Sundays through March 17
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Dr. Jeremy Gabrielson will lead a study of Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Child care is available.
For information: 438-4360
 
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 members build confidence as public speakers and leaders.
Info: 435-9308 or 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, leads classes for prospective poets of all skill levels.
Cost: Free
Info: [email protected] or 427-7717
 
Senior line dancing
When: Noon Tuesdays, 9 p.m. Fridays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Biweekly line dancing and lessons are offered by the Scotts Valley Senior Center.
Cost: $2 for members, $3 for nonmembers
Info: 438-8666
 
Zumba for seniors
When: 6 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m. Tuesdays and 9:30 a.m. Thursdays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: An instructor-led Zumba class encourages exercise in a fun, rhythmic environment.
Cost: $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers
Info: 438-8666
 
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
Where: Felton Bible Church, 5999 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: Beth Moore leads a Bible study of the book of Esther.
Cost: $15.50 for workbook
Info: 338-6214 or [email protected]
 
Creative Hands
When: 1 to 4 p.m., third Saturday of each month
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 [email protected]
 
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
 
Fitness, sport classes
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation and Park District, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
When: Various
Details: Fitness classes are being offered at the rec center, including belly dance, cardio kickboxing, dodgeball, pilates, yoga, volleyball and tai chi.
Info: 338-4144 or www.bcrpd.org
 
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, [email protected]
 
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: [email protected]
 
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 [email protected]; 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 [email protected]
 
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