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, 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
Sunday, Mar. 23
Microscope Viewing
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Learn about the small creatures of the park through a microscope with Naturalist Lee Summers.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348
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
Tuesday, Mar. 25
Mayor’s Pancake Breakfast
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Oak Tree Villa, 100 Lockewood Lane in Scotts Valley
Details: A pancake breakfast followed by a presentation by Scotts Valley Mayor Jim Reed on the future of the city.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-7533 or [email protected]
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
Thursday, Mar. 27
Senior scam prevention workshop
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Robin Dyson, consumer affairs coordinator for the Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office, will lead a workshop on how to spot and avoid scams that target seniors.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-8666
Boys and Girls Club fundraiser
When: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 5060 Scotts Valley Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: Heatwave Jazz and Show Band, comprised of Boys and Girls Club members from Coachella Valley, will perform a live benefit show for the Boys and Girls Club of the Valleys.
Cost: Donations
Info: 234-9287
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
SLV Chamber Job Faire
When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9 in Felton.
Details: Representatives with current hiring opportunities from several local companies will be present, along with resume workshops to help with resumes and other job placement strategies.
Cost: Free
Info: [email protected]
New Age Vision Lecture Series
When: 6 p.m.
Where: The Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Ron Lampi will begin offering the first of his five-part lecture series on the New Age Vision.
Cost: Donations
Info: 251-0225 or [email protected]
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, March 30
Quail Hollow Ranch house tour
When: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Naturalist Lee Summers will lead a tour through the Quail Hollow Ranch House. Learn about its history and about the six families who made the ranch their business, home, and haven.
Cost: $2
Info: 335-9348
Wednesday, April 2
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 artist Michael MacKinnon.
Cost: $17
Info: 336-8481
Thursday, April 3
Genealogical Society guest speaker
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Downtown Santa Cruz Public Library, 224 Church Street in Santa Cruz
Details: Guest Speaker Martha Wallace will lead a discussion on onomastics – the study of the origins and forms of proper names.
Cost: Free
Info: 427-7707 ext. 5794 or www.scgensoc.org
Saturday, April 5
Genealogical Society beginner’s workshop
When: 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Santa Cruz Public Library, 224 Church Street in Santa Cruz
Details: Introductory workshop is aimed towards those interested getting started with their family genealogy.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-0591
Sunday, April 6
Book and media sale
When: 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: Downtown Santa Cruz Public Library, 224 Church Street in Santa Cruz
Details: The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries will be selling CDs, DVDs, and books for your summer reading.
Cost: Whatever you buy
Info: 427-7716 or [email protected]
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
Arbor habitat hike
When: 12 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 North Big Trees Road in Felton
Details: Docent Barry Grimm will lead a 4-hour, 5-mile hike exploring four amazingly different habitats.
Cost: $10 for parking
Info: 335-7077
Thursday, April 17
Marketing workshop
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: A free monthly workshop to help business owners connect to the clients and customers
Cost: Free
Info: 222-2100 or [email protected]
Saturday, April 26
Little Basin Camping and Recreation Festival
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Little Basin Group Campground and Cabins, 21700 Little Basin Road in Boulder Creek
Details: A celebration of camping and getting outside, celebrating the Earth, nature, and the great outdoors. The event will feature hikes, tours, family activities, games and art for kids, live music, outdoor classes and demonstrations, educational booths, displays and vendors.
Cost: Free
Info: www.WOLFSchool.org or 338-8018
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