Datebook

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Saturday, Feb. 22
ACT Practice Exam
When: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley High School, 555 Glenwood Road, Room C-402 in Scotts Valley
Details: The Higher Standards Academy will offer students a free practice ACT test.
Cost: Free
Info: Register at 461-9300
Guided astrological meditation
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: “Through The Labyrinth,” is an hour-long guided astrological meditation featuring musical accompaniment by Christopher Cohn.
Cost: Donations
Info: 251-0225 or ra*@sa*******.com
Sunday, Feb. 23
Valley Women’s Club annual meeting
When: 11:30 to 2 p.m.
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details: A potluck lunch and meeting with members and guests to discuss programs and issues for the SLV community. Speakers include Supervisor Bruce McPherson, Assemblyman Mark Stone, and State Sen. Bill Monning.
Info: 338-7074
Mad Science Experiments
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road in Felton
Details: Interpreter Lee Summers will lead children on a fun journey through science with hands-on experiments.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-9348
Thursday, Feb. 27
Triple-P workshop: “Helping with Homework”
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Elementary School, Multi‐Purpose Room, 400 West Lomond Street in Boulder Creek
Details: Part of a series of positive parenting workshops, the class will help parents work with their children to create healthy ways to approach schoolwork.
Cost: Free
Info: http://first5scc.org/workshop-helping-homework
Grad Night support day at New Leaf
When: All day
Where: Felton and Boulder Creek New Leaf Community Markets
Details: New Leaf Community Markets will donate a portion of the day’s proceeds to support the SLV High Grad Night.
Friday, Feb. 28
Ribbon Cutting ceremony
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Jill Alexander Designs, 221 Mount Hermon Road, Suite E in Scotts Valley
Details: The ribbon-cutting for Jill Alexander Designs, which specializes in sizes 12 and up in contemporary fashion for curvy and full-figured women.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-1010
Live music at Casa Nostra
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Casa Nostra, 9217 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details: Casa Nostra will host live jazz music featuring Joy of Jazz.
Cost: Free
Info: 338-6441
Saturday, March 1
UCSC Arboretum Hummingbird Days
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
Where: UCSC Arboretum, Empire Grade Road in Santa Cruz
Details: Two days of hummingbird-themed activities as the tiny birds converge on the arboretum’s tasty flowers.
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for kids
Info: 427-2998 or http://arboretum.ucsc.edu
Crab Cioppino feed
When: 6 p.m. to midnight
Where: C.P.D.E.S. Hall, Harvey West Park in Santa Cruz
Details: The Scotts Valley Host Lions Club will host an all-you-can-eat crab cioppino feed and dance party to benefit youth and community activities.
Cost: $50
Info: 818-8224
Wednesday, March 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: A catered lunch by Barbara & Co., followed by a lecture by Michael Hemp on the history of Cannery Row.
Cost: $17
Info: 336-8481
Thursday, March 6
Town Hall meeting
When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Aptos High School, 100 Mariner Way in Aptos
Details: A community Town Hall Meeting to discuss Alcohol and Drug Treatment for Santa Cruz County residents, along with thoughts on early intervention, treatment and recovery needs, and available resources.
Info: 454-5483
Friday, March 7
First Friday Felton Art Walk
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Downtown Felton
Details: Downtown Felton venues host community artist receptions and exhibits.
Cost: Free
Info: www.facebook.com/FirstFridayFelton
Saturday, March 8
Financial Planning Clinic
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Library’s Fireside Room, 251 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce’s sixth annual financial planning clinic will offer community members tips on planning for their financial future.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-1010
Thursday, March 20
Fabric postcard workshop
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Library, 13390 West Park Avenue in Boulder Creek
Details: Barbara Lockwood will lead a class in which you can make your own mailable fabric postcard.
Cost: Free
Info: 427-7703
Saturday, March 29
KBCZ Dance Party
When: 7 to 11 p.m.
Where: I.O.O.F. Building, 13119 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek
Details: An all-ages dance party, featuring a raffle and silent auction, to benefit the new Boulder Creek community radio station KBCZ.
Cost: $10 for adults; $5 for kids under 12
Info: 359-1000 or www.kbcz.org
Sunday, April 13
Collectibles show
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz, 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: jo********@cr****.com or 476-3262
ONGOING
Free Yard Waste Clean-Up Days
Where: Ben Lomond Transfer Station, Newell Creek Road in Ben Lomond
When: Feb. 21-22; April 11-12, 18-19, 25-26.
Details: San Lorenzo Valley residents (95005, 95006, 95007, 95018 and 95041) can drop off clean, sorted yard waste.
Cost: Free
Info: www.mbuapcd.org
MCT presents ‘The Beaux’ Stratagem’
When: Feb. 14 to March 2, Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m.; 2 p.m. on Sundays
Where: Park Hall, 9400 Mill Street in Ben Lomond
Details: MCT presents a hilarious and ribald farce, featuring two young guys, two rich girls, and one jealous husband.
Cost: $20 General; $17 Student/Senior
‘Murder & All That Jazz’
When: Feb. 23, March 2 and March 9, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Trout Farm Inn, 7701 E. Zayante Road in Felton
Details: Elf Empire Productions, known for dinner theater, promises an evening of music, mirth and mayhem.
Cost: $45 (includes performance, dinner, tax, and tip)
Info: 335-4317 or http://heirofthedog.brownpapertickets.com.
SLVHS bingo fundraiser
When: Mondays, 4 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen Street in Santa Cruz
Details: A weekly 18-game bingo program to benefit the athletics programs at San Lorenzo Valley High School.
Info: 335-4425
Big Basin Trail Crew volunteer day
When: 9 a.m., second Saturday of each month
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way in Boulder Creek
Details: Volunteers (18 years of age or older) will meet at Park Headquarters to spend a day — rain or shine — working to maintain and preserve the park’s trails.
Info: www.bigbasintrailcrew.org
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
Senior pinochle game
When: Tuesdays at 2 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: An open game of pinochle.
Cost: $2 for members; $3 for non-members
Info: 438-8666
Free laughter yoga
When: 10:30 a.m. Sundays
Where: Luminescence Day Spa and Tea Room, 13140 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Cost: Free
Info: Lizzie Lochner, 338-7546
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: pr*@sa*********.org or 427-7717
Senior line dancing
When: 12 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 a.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 to confirm
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
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 wo***@fe***************.org
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
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, iv***@co*****.net
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
Beginners’ line dancing
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: For dancers age 8 and older
Cost: Drop in by donation
Info: da*********@sb*******.net
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 be******@sb*******.net; 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 ma**@ma**********.com
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