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.
Friday, Mar. 7
Star and Moon gazing
When: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Learn about the moon, planets, stars, nebula and other celestial neighbors of the night with stellar views through the telescopes of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. Rain or cloudy skies cancels the program.
Cost: $2
Info: 335-9348
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, Mar. 8
Ocean View Summit hike
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way in Boulder Creek
Details: Docent Steve Stolper will lead a 6-mile loop along the Meteor Trail through shaded forest to a hilltop view of the coast.
Cost: $10 for parking
Info: 338-8860
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
Sunday, Mar. 9
Water’s Footprints
When: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road in Felton
Details: Park Interpreter Lee Summers will lead an afternoon of sleuthing along Quail Hollow trails searching for the elusive footprints of water.
Info: 335-9348
Tuesday, Mar. 11
BCE Family Dinner Night
When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Casa Nostra, 9217 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details: Casa Nostra will donate 15 percent of all proceeds to the 4^th grade class at Boulder Creek Elementary School toward the costs of field trips and special activities.
Info: 609-6132
Teen driver workshop
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Aptos Branch Library, 7695 Soquel Drive in Aptos
Details: Hosted by the California Highway Patrol, the workshop is aimed at helping future and newly licensed teenage drivers become aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver.
Cost: Free
Info: Register at 662-0511.
Thursday, Mar. 13
Affordable Care Act meeting
When: 7 p.m.
Where: SLV Elementary School Multi-purpose room, 7155 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: The Monterey Bay Central Labor Council and the SEIU 521 will host a workshop discussion about eligibility for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Cost: Free
Info: 435-9329
Sunday, Mar. 16
Senior Center pancake breakfast
When: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Highlands Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details: Hosted by the Highlands Senior Center, guests will be served hot pancakes and other breakfast treats to support the center’s programs.
Cost: $5 for adults and $2.50 for children
Info: 336-8900 or [email protected]
St. Patrick’s Day Benefit Concert
When: 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: St. Patrick’s Day event hosted by the Missio Dei Community will feature pub-style Irish food, Irish dancers, and music by The Luckless Pedestrians to benefit Cherish Uganda.
Cost: $25 for adults, $12 for kids
Info: www.missiodeicommunity.com
Wednesday, Mar. 19
American Red Cross volunteer orientation
When: 12 p.m.
Where: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 220 Elk Street in Santa Cruz
Details: The American Red Cross Northern California Blood Services Region will be holding volunteer orientations to learn how to help greet, serve and thank blood donors.
Cost: Free
Info: 408-202-1896 or [email protected]
Thursday, Mar. 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
Friday, Mar. 21
Red Cross blood drive
When: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: The Red Cross will be accepting donations of blood. Use sponsor code: FELTON to schedule an appointment.
Info: 1-800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org
Saturday, Mar. 22
Red Cross blood drive
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: GateWay Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road in Scotts Valley
Details: The Red Cross will be accepting donations of blood. Use sponsor code: GWBCBLOOD to schedule an appointment.
Info: 1-800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org
Wine and Chocolate Tasting fundraiser
When: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: An afternoon of wine, music, and chocolate to benefit 2014 SLV Grad Night.
Cost: $15
Info: 801-2206 or 295-3169
Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament
When: 6:30 to 11 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s BBQ, 230 Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley
Details: A community poker tournament to raise funds for the athletics programs at Scotts Valley High School.
Info: http://svhstexasholdem.eventbrite.com
Monday, Mar. 24
Community River Forum
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Highlands Park, 8500 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details: The San Lorenzo River Alliance invites the community to present thoughts and ideas that will help shape the work and the priorities of the Alliance for the future of the San Lorenzo River.
Info: www.SanLorenzoRiver.org
Wednesday, Mar. 26
Neighborhood Night at Casa Nostra
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: 9217 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details: Casa Nostra will host live jazz music featuring Joy of Jazz.
Cost: Free
Info: 609-6132
Friday, Mar. 28
Live music at Scopazzi’s
When: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Scopazzi’s, 13300 Big Basin Way in Boulder Creek
Details: Scopazzi’s lounge will host live jazz music featuring Joy of Jazz.
Cost: Free
Info: 338-6441
Saturday, Mar. 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: [email protected] 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 Mar. 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, Mar. 2 and Mar. 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
Boulder Creek Zumba
When: Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation and Parks District, 13333 Middleton Avenue in Boulder Creek
Details: Cecelia Kelly will lead a weekly Zumba class. Participants will get a great workout in a dance party atmosphere.
Cost: $10
Info: http://ceciliakelly.zumba.com
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: [email protected] 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
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, [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
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: [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