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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, 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 seventh annual Walk to Stop the Silence.
Cost: Free
Info: www.walktostopthesilence.org or 423-7601
 
Poker night fundraiser
When: 7 to 11 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club, 16901 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: Texas hold ’em poker, music, appetizers and a raffle will generate start-up funds for the Redwood Mountain Faire.
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Info: www.redwoodmountainfaire.com
 
Sunday, April 7
Pruning workshop
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Certified arborist Peter Quintanilla will lead a workshop about how to properly prune small trees and shrubs. Those who plan to attend should register in advance.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348
 
Reptile and amphibian walk
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road in Felton
Details: Herpetologist Paul Haskins will lead an all-ages trek along park trails in search of native reptiles and amphibians. Space is limited to 15, so reservations are required.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-9348, Friday through Sunday
 
Dinner club gourmet barbecue
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Call or email for location
Details: A gourmet barbecue is planned to welcome those interested in joining the Santa Cruz Mountains Gourmet Dinner Club.
Cost: $15
Info: 336-8098 or

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Monday, April 8
4-H Club meeting
When: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Community Covenant Church, 2700 El Rancho Drive, in Santa Cruz
Details: New and prospective members are welcome at the monthly meeting of the Scotts Valley 4-H Club chapter.
Cost: Free
Info:

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or http://scottsvalley4h.org
 
Friday, April 12
Senior center dinner, game night
When: 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: An evening of games featuring a ham dinner for all participants. Reservations are required.
Cost: $10 for members, $12 for guests
Info: 438-8666
 
Youth art show reception
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Titled “Spring Into Art,” this show celebrates and recognizes young artists in the San Lorenzo Valley community.
Cost: Free
Info: 336-3513 or

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Jazz at Scopazzi’s
When: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Scopazzi’s Restaurant and Lounge, 13300 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: The lounge of Scopazzi’s will host live jazz music featuring the Joy of Jazz.
Cost: Free
Info: 338-6441
 
Saturday, April 13
Positive Parenting Program, part one
When: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 127 Vine Hill School Road in Scotts Valley
Details: This is the first in a three-part series of workshops to help parents create positive learning and living experiences for their children. The series continues April 20 and 27.
Cost: Free
Info: www.first5scc.org/families-are-strong/triple-p
 
Sunday, April 14
Collectibles show
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Santa Cruz Post Card and Paper Collectibles Show will feature rare and historical postcards and other collectibles.
Cost: Free
Info:

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or 476-3262
 
Tuesday, April 16
Caregiver support workshop
When: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: CAN Insurance Office, 1500 41st Ave., Ste. 280, in Capitola
Details: Safety considerations, such as home safety, driving and wandering, will be discussed during a workshop for family caregivers. Call to register.
Cost: Free
Info: 459-6639
 
Saturday, April 20
Positive Parenting Program, part two
When: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 127 Vine Hill School Road in Scotts Valley
Details: This is the second in a three-part series of workshops to help parents create positive learning and living experiences for their children. The series concludes April 27.
Cost: Free
Info: www.first5scc.org/families-are-strong/triple-p
 
School bus awareness day
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Felton Faire shopping center, Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: Parents and children can meet and talk with the bus drivers of the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District.
Cost: Free
Info: 336-2223
 
Fire protection history night
When: 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: Zayante Fire Department, 7700 E. Zayante Road, in Felton
Details: More than 100 years of SLV firefighting history will be celebrated through personal stories and photographs.
Cost: $25 for the general public, $20 for San Lorenzo Valley Museum members, volunteer firefighters, students and seniors
Info: 338-8382 or www.slvmuseum.com
 
Saturday, April 27
Positive Parenting Program, part three
When: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 127 Vine Hill School Road in Scotts Valley
Details: The conclusion of a three-part series of workshops to help parents create positive learning and living experiences for their children.
Cost: Free
Info: www.first5scc.org/families-are-strong/triple-p
 
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: Interpretive hikes, tours, family activities, games and live music are on tap during the This Land is Your Land Camping and Recreation Festival.
Cost: Free; $10 for parking
Info: 338-8018 or www.littlebasin.org
 
Sunday, April 28
Children’s camp dessert fundraiser
When: 3 to 6 p.m.
Where: 755 Blair Ranch Road in Scotts Valley
Details: A vintage car show, a silent auction and a dessert fundraiser will benefit the Royal Family Kids’ Camp, a summer camp for foster children ages 7 to 11 in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties.
Cost: Free
Info:

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Saturday, May 25
Memorial Day celebration
When: 10 a.m. to sunset, continues Sunday and Monday
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: The 32nd Civil War re-enactment, featuring cavalry charges, musket fire and artillery barrages, will be accompanied by a barbecue and rides on the camp’s famous steam engine.
Cost: Re-enactment admission is $5 per person with an $8 per-car parking fee; steam train excursions are $26 for adults, $19 for those 2 to 12 years old
Info: 335-4484 or www.roaringcamp.com
 
ONGOING
First aid-CPR class
When: Third Saturday of each month
Where: Felton Fire Protection District, 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Details: Ray Soler will lead a class for First Aid and CPR certification for community members. Times and registration details are available online or by phone.
Cost: Free for district residents and employees of businesses within the district; $36 for all others
Info: 335-4422 or www.feltonfire.com
 
MCT’s ‘Moon Over Buffalo’
When: 8 p.m. shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. matinee on Sundays through April 14
Where: Park Hall, 9400 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Mountain Community Theater is producing the backstage farce that put Carol Burnett back on Broadway in 1995. The April 11 show is a “two-for-one” ticket deal.
Cost: $20, $17 for students and seniors
Info: www.mctshows.org or www.brownpapertickets.com
 
Free yard-waste cleanup days
When: April 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27
Where:  Ben Lomond Transfer Station, 9835 Newell Creek Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: San Lorenzo Valley residents in ZIP codes 95005, 95006, 95007, 95041 and 95018 may take clean, sorted yard waste for free disposal.
Cost: Free
Info: 647-9418
 
Student nature art show
When: Through Wednesday, April 24
Where: Nature Store at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 N. Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: A display at the park includes 50 works drawn by 14 middle and high school students who have been learning the art of natural science illustration.
Cost: Free with park admission
Info: www.sierranatureprints.com
 
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 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, leads classes for prospective poets of all skill levels.
Cost: Free
Info:

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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

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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

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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
 
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,

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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