Datebook

– Submit Datebook items to pb******@*********er.com 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, May 3
Iris open gardens
When: May 3, 4, and 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Brook Lomond Iris Farm, 10310 California Drive in Ben Lomond
Details: Brook Lomond Iris Farm will open its gardens to the public for the plants’ peak bloom time. Demonstrations are conducted throughout the day on how to care and prepare the plants.
Cost: Free
Info: 336-2203
SLVHS presents ‘Footloose’
When: Saturday at 7 p.m; Sunday at 2 p.m.
Where: Park Hall, 9400 Mill Street in Ben Lomond
Details: San Lorenzo Valley High School and Mountain Community Theater present “Footloose,” performed by SLV charter and high school students.
Cost: $15 General Admission, $10 Students/seniors, $9 ASB/SLV staff/MCT season subscribers.
Info: www.brownpapertickets.com or 336-4777
Sunday, May 4
The Santa Cruz Mountains Makers’ Market
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Mountain Community Resources, 6134 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: An open-air, one-day market for creative hobbyists to set up and sell the goods they make. The market will feature makers, live music, and food vendors both packaged and made to order.
Cost: Free
Info: www.scmmakersmarket.com
Mother’s Day at Quail Hollow Ranch
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Simon Stapleton and Karina Gaille will lead a workshop for kids and parents to make a gift of a succulent garden for Mother’s Day card. Participants should register in advance.
Cost: $5
Info: 335-9348
Masters of the Celtic Harp concert
When: 3 p.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: Irish and Scottish harp duo Grainne Hambly and William Jackson will demonstrate their artistry and interpretations of traditional Irish and Scottish music.
Cost: $20 at the door; $15 general admission and $10 for students/seniors in advance
Info: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/663524
Royal Family Kids Camp Silent Auction and Vintage Car Show
When: 3 to 6 p.m.
Where: 755 Blair Ranch Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Benefits Royal Family Kids Camp, a free one week camp for foster children. Refreshments will be served.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-2423
Tuesday, May 6
Crosson North County Democratic Club Meeting
When: 5:30 p.m. for dinner, 6:30 p.m. for meeting
Where: Bruno’s BBQ, 230 Mt. Hermon Road in Scotts Valley
Details: An event open to the public, the endorsement meeting for Santa Cruz County Sheriff, Santa Cruz County Supervisor — District 3, Scotts Valley’s Measure A, and County Parks Measure F.
Info: 438-2227
Wednesday, May 7
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 presentation by Jeremy Verinski of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.
Cost: $17
Info: 336-8481
Parenting seminar on raising responsible teenagers
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Mountain Community Resources, 6134 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: A parenting course that offers strategies to boost your teenager to become independent and responsible, including ways to make teens assertive, reliable, respectful and considerate.
Cost: Free
Info: www.first5scc.org
Spring Lakes Choir performances
When: Wednesday at 7 p.m.; Thursday at 2 p.m.
Where: Spring Lakes Park Clubhouse, 225 Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley
Details: The Spring Lakes Choir will perform a pair of free concerts, which will include secular, sacred, folk, classical, broadway, and jazz music.
Cost: Donations
Thursday, May 8
Arts nonprofit grand opening
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Art of Santa Cruz Non-Profit Art Center, 1855 41st Avenue, inside the Capitola Mall
Details: The opening of Art of Santa Cruz, a new non-profit local art center, featuring food and wine. Artists will be on-hand throughout the evening.
Cost: Free
Info: ch*****@******************ns.com
Saving Big Basin lecture
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Park Hall, 9400 Mill Street in Ben Lomond
Details: The San Lorenzo Valley Museum is holding a lecture on the Heroes and Heroines of Big Basin. Open to the public, the night includes desserts and wine.
Cost: $20 SLV Museum members, students with ID and seniors 65+; $25 General Admission
Info: www.slvmuseum.com or 338-8382
Saturday, May 10
Boulder Creek Town Sweep
When: 8 to 11 a.m.
Where: Downtown Boulder Creek, behind Boulder Creek Hardware
Details: The Annual Downtown Boulder Creek Clean-up, tools and refreshments will be provided but feel free to bring your own tools, as well. Sign-up or simply show up the day of.
Info: 338-3000
Mother’s Day Weekend Tea and Garden Tour
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: A full tea luncheon that includes English favorites, such as finger sandwiches, scones, soup and sausage rolls. Ten percent of the proceeds will go to help feed the poor.
Cost: $35
Info: 438-4360
Ben Lomond library celebration
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: The Ben Lomond Community Library, 9525 Mill Street in Ben Lomond
Details: The Ben Lomond Community Library is celebrating 100 years with a plaque unveiling, ice cream social and book sale.
Cost: Free
Info: benlomondlibrary.org.
Sunday, May 11
Mother’s Day Walk
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way in Boulder Creek
Details: Walk through the redwoods on a half-mile, one-hour guided tour to celebrate Mother’s Day. Attention will be paid to the spirited women who were part of Big Basin’s history. The trail is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Cost: Day-use parking fee of $10
Info: 338-8883
Wednesday, May 14
SVHS/SVMS Band and Choir Spring Concert
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley High School, 555 Glenwood Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: Come enjoy music ranging from classical and jazz to pop/rock. Nearly 100 students will be performing throughout the evening in a variety of school ensembles. Cost: Donations
Info: www.svhsmusicdept.wordpress.com or www.svmsmusicdept.wordpress.com
Saturday, May 17
Spring Book Sale
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Public Library, 224 Church Street in Santa Cruz
Details: The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries will hold its annual used book sale in the library parking lot.
Info: 427-7707, ext. 7796 or visit fscpl.org
SVHS Hall of Fame induction
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: The SVHS Falcon Club will induct the Hall of Fame class of 2014. This year’s inductees are Hayley Huxtable, Jenn Brumbaugh, Dane Stevens, Artie Atencio, and Corey Sheredy. The evening will consist of a social hour, dinner, and awards ceremony.
Cost: $45
Info: be*******@*****st.net
Sunday, May 18
Beekeeping workshop
When: 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Randy Fox and Wayne Pitts will discuss their expectations and experiences with beekeeping as well as explain the dos and don’ts of this profession. Participants should register in advance.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348
SVHS ROP Music Production and Recording Arts Class performance
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Don Quixote’s International Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Students of the Regional Occupational Program (ROP) of Santa Cruz County will be performing original songs. Proceeds will go towards equipment for their classroom recording studio.
Cost: Donations
Info: www.donquixotesmusic.info
Thursday, May 22
Parenting Course on Anti-Bullying
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Brook Knoll Elementary, 151 Brook Knoll Drive in Santa Cruz
Details: A course to teach parents how to recognize different types of bullying, including if your child is being bullied, your child is the bully, and what to do about bullying. Free childcare provided.
Cost: Free
Info: www.first5scc.org
Willing Suspension Armchair Theater
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Willing Suspension Armchair Theater presents “For The Love of Dog,” a tribute to man’s best friend featuring poetry and excerpts from prose written throughout history and read to you by four of dog’s best friends.
Cost: Donations
Info: sf******@****ff.com
Tuesday, May 27
SLV Grad Night Proceeds Day
When: 5-9:30 p.m.
Where: Red Pearl, 13151 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek
Details: During these hours, a percentage of proceeds will go to support the SLV Grad Night.
Info: 338-9800
Thursday, June 5
Genealogical Society speaker
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Public Library, 224 Church Street in Santa Cruz
Details: Guest speaker Debbie Simms, Co-director of Local Family History Center
will discuss “The mystery of the Family History Center of Santa Cruz.”
Cost: Free
Info: 427-0707
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SLV Museum exhibit
When: Wednesdays to Sundays 12 to 4 p.m.
Where: SLV Museum, 12547 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek
Details: “Crystals, Caves, and Kilns” explores the natural and cultural history of limestone, lime, and marble in the Felton and Santa Cruz areas.
Cost: Donations
Info: 338-8382
Redwood Loop Walk
When: Every Saturday and Sunday in May at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (except Mother’s Day at 11 a.m.)
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park Headquarters, 21600 Big Basin Way in Boulder Creek
Details: This 90-minute walk is a family-friendly, informative guided half-mile stroll through the forest. Stroller and wheelchair accessible.
Cost: Free
Info: 338-8883
Junior Rangers in Little Basin
When: Every Saturday in May at 3 p.m.
Where: Little Basin Nature Fun Zone, 21700 Little Basin Road in Boulder Creek
Details: This one-hour course for children ages 7-12 explores natures, geology, and outdoor skills. Register children 15 minutes in advance, and be in active play clothes.
Cost: Free
Info: www.wolfschool.org or 338-8018
Little Basin Nature Club
When: Every Saturday in May at 4 p.m.
Where: Little Basin Nature Fun Zone, 21700 Little Basin Road in Boulder Creek
Details: A program designed for children ages 3-6 and their families. This half-hour program introduces kids and families to the world of the redwood forest through singing, reading, playing and pretending.
Cost: Free
Info: www.wolfschool.org or 338-8018
Campfires at Little Basin
When: Every Saturday in May, and Friday May 23 and 30, all at 7 p.m.
Where: Little Basin Campfire Ring, 21700 Little Basin Road in Boulder Creek
Details: Learn about Little Basin’s history, environment and culture through songs and interesting facts.
Cost: Free
Info: www.wolfschool.org or 338-8018
Night Hike or Astronomy Night
When: Every Saturday in May, and Friday May 23 and 30, all at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Little Basin Campfire Ring, 21700 Little Basin Road in Boulder Creek
Details: The one-hour night hike is about a mile, and encourages the use of your senses to discover the nocturnal animals that call Little Basin home. The one-hour astronomy night teaches about the planets and seasonal constellations viewed through a provided telescope, weather permitting.
Cost: Free
Info: www.wolfschool.org or 338-8018
Parent and Child play group
When: Wednesdays through October, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park
Details: Hosted by Mountain Community Resources, parents and their young children meet for play, group activities, music, and healthy snacks.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-6605 or co***@******es.org
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
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: pr*@*********pl.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
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***@*****st.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*********@*******al.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******@*******al.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**@**********an.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