Datebook

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Friday, May 24
Blood drive
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 9545 Love Creek Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: A blood drive to support the efforts of the American Red Cross. Visit http://redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code “FELTON” to schedule an appointment.
Info: 800-733-2767
 
Saturday, May 25
Felton Remembers Parade and Covered Bridge Festival
When: Parade at 10 a.m. and festival 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Parade on Highway 9 in downtown Felton, festival at Covered Bridge Park, corner of Mount Hermon Road and Graham Hill Road
 
Native American history hike
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way in Boulder Creek
Details: Docent Eva Fewel will lead a 4-mile hike to teach about the local Ohlone tribe.
Cost: Free
Info: 338-8860
 
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 at Roaring Camp, 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, $5 per person with an $8 per-car parking fee; steam train excursions, $26 for adults, $19 for children ages 2 to 12
Info: 335-4484 or www.roaringcamp.com
 
Youth chess tournament
When: Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Aptos Library, 7695 Soquel Drive, in Aptos
Details: Children and teens are invited to compete for medals in a chess tournament organized by Chess Master Dana MacKenzie.
Cost: Free
Info: 427-7702
 
Sunday, May 26
Habitat for Humanity fundraiser barbecue
When: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Mount Cross, 7955 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details: A family friendly event will offer swimming, hiking, a climbing wall, archery, birdhouse building, a barbecue, and more to benefit Habitat for Humanity’s  Harbor Drive project in Santa Cruz.
Cost: $15 for adults; $6 for children under 12
Info: 336-5179
 
Thursday, May 30
Valley Women’s Club Community Day
When: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: New Leaf Community Market, 6240 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Felton New Leaf Community Market will contribute 5 percent of the day’s proceeds to the Valley Women’s Club.
Info: 338-1728
 
Friday, May 31
Bocce tournament and barbecue
When: Noon to 8 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Members of the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will participate in the organization’s sixth annual bocce ball tournament, followed by a barbecue and family-friendly mixer.
Cost: $15 for adults; $5 for children under 12
Info: [email protected]
 
Saturday, June 1
Pop-up breakfast
When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Local farmers and chefs will cook to highlight the local agriculture and food artisan community to raise money for Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Market’s public educational programs.
Cost: $30
Info: 325-4294 or www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org
 
Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2
Redwood Mountain Faire
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: A music and art festival featuring non-profit vendors and 22 bands.
Cost: $18 in advance, $20 at the door, kids and seniors: $13 and $15; under 11, free. Multiple ticket discounts available.
Info: www.redwoodmountainfaire.com
 
Sunday, June 2
SV Senior Center flea market
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: A flea market benefit to raise funds for a new back deck for the Scotts Valley Senior Center.
Cost: $15 per space, $25 for two spaces
Info: 818-3107
 
Monday, June 3
Science Symposium
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School Multipurpose Room, 7105 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: SLV High School Environmental Monitoring students will present their award-winning research.
Cost: Free
Info: [email protected]
 
Wednesday, June 5
Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:35 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen Street in Santa Cruz
Details: Catered Ladies’ Day luncheon followed by a talk by Gitta Ryle entitled “Surviving the Holocaust.”
Cost: $16
Info: 336-8481
 
Saturday, June 8
SLV-Scotts Valley Relay For Life
When: 10 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday, June 9
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: A 24-hour event will raise funds to support cancer research.
Cost: Donations
Info: 408-688-0087
 
Wednesday, June 19
Junior volunteer summer orientation
When: 12 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation and Parks District 13333 Middleton Avenue in Boulder Creek
Details: Community-minded youth between 13 and 16 are invited to serve as junior camp counselors as well as other volunteer service.
Info: 338-4144
 
Thursday, June 20
CEMEX property tour
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Davenport
Details: The Coastal Watershed Council will lead a tour of the former CEMEX property now protected by the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County.
Cost: Free
Info: RSVP at [email protected] or call 464-9200
 
Saturday, June 22
Sustainable gardening fair
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: A celebration of sustainable organic gardening, focusing on the impact of individual actions on the community.
Cost: Free
Info: http://thegardenfaire.org
 
Bonny Doon Art & Wine Festival
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Vigne Farms and Equestrian Center, 3675 Bonny Doon Road, in Bonny Doon
Details: Wine tasting, live and silent auctions, gourmet food, artist demonstrations and sales, beer tasting, live music and more are on tap at an event to raise money for Bonny Doon Elementary School.
Cost: $50
Info: www.bonnydoonartandwinefestival.com
 
ONGOING
MCT presentation of “Kimberly Akimbo”
When: May 31 to June 1; June 6-8, 14-15 at 8 p.m.; June 9 at 2 p.m.
Where: Park Hall, 9400 Mill Street in Ben Lomond
Details: Mountain Community Theater presents “Kimberly Akimbo,” a dark comedy by David Lindsay-Abaire, the Pulitzer-Prize winning author of “Rabbit Hole.”
Cost: $20
Info: www.mctshows.org
 
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
 
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: [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