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Friday, February 26
Country Cowboy Church Gathering – Movie Night
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: ChristLutheranChurch, 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos
Details: Country-style Service and film “Nail 32”
Info: Guy Routley; countrycowboychurchgathering.org
Cost: Donation
Saturday, February 27
College Planning Workshop -Includes SAT/ACT prep tips
When: 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Where: ScottsValley Public Library
Details: College appl’n best practices; etc.
Info: Jerilyn Kass, 515-8534
Register at http://ca.higherstandards.biz
Dog Meet and Greet
When: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Start location is JunctionPark – dog must be on leash
Details: Tour of Irwin Way and back
Info:

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“The Healing Power of Unselfishness” – A Christian Science Lecture
When: 2:00 p.m.
Where: First Church of Christ, Scientist, 3200 Center Street, Soquel
Details: A talk by Lois Rae Carlson, CSB of Chicago
Cost: Free. Childcare, parking free.
Info: www.cschurch.info
 
S.V.H.S. Student Play – “Criminal Justice”
When: 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Where: S.V.High School, 555 Glenwood Dr., S.V.
Details: Students performing 2-act comedy about a bank robbery
Cost: $8-All proceeds go to S.V.H.S.
Info:

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2^nd Annual Trivia Cup Challenge Fundraiser – Win Bragging Rights & Trophy
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s BBQ – Upstairs
Details: SV Rotary Club Fundraiser
Info: Rosanna @ 435-8282
Cost: $50/person (up to 4 people per team).svrotarytrivia.brownpapertickets.com
2016 Boulder Creek Bus. Ass’n. Installation Dinner & Auction
When: 6:00 p.m. No-host bar; 7:00 p.m. Dinner/Live Auction
Where: Scopazzi’s Restaurant, 13300 Big Basin Way, B.C.
Details: Great food, friends, fun fundraiser
Info:

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Cost: $50/per person
Saturday, March 5 & Sunday, March 6
Celebrate Hummingbird Days
When: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: UC Santa Cruz Arboretum, Arboretum Rd., S.C.
Details: Natural wonders/outdoor fun for whole family
Info: arboretum.ucsc.edu
Cost: Students/Children Free; $10/Public; $5/Members
Saturday, March 5
“The Kreutzer Sonata” – Santa Cruz Chamber Players
(Program repeated Sunday, March 6 at 3:00 p.m.)
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Venue at 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos
Details: Music by Beethoven, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Ernst.
Info: www.scchamberplayers.org
Cost: $25/General; $20/Senior; $10/Student
46^th Annual S.V. Lions Club Crab Cioppino Feed/Dance
When: 6:00 p.m. No Host Cocktails; 7:30 p.m. Dinner; 9:00 p.m. Band
Where: C.P.D.E.S. Hall, Harvey West Park, S.C.
Details: All proceeds support local youth/community activities
Info: Harvey or Irene Bustichi 438-1848 or 229-5785
Cost: $50/person
Wednesday, March 9
Dine to Donate – Fundraiser for Hospice of Santa Cruz County
When: 4:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Scopazzi’s Restaurant, 13300 Big Basin Way, B.C.
Details: Dinner & raffle. 30% of bill donated to Hospice
Info:

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Thursday, March 10
Letters From and To Groucho Marx
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: S.V. Public Library
Details: Armchair Theater presents Groucho’s irreverent letters
Info: Jay Wolfe,

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Cost: Free, donations welcome
Friday, March 11
Art Night at Scotts Valley High School
When: 6:00 p.m. to 9:0 p.m.
Where: SVHS Student Union
Details: Art work by students, live music, refreshments, raffles, etc.
Info: Chris Devenpeck;

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Saturday, March 12
SLV Little League Opening Day
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: SLVLL Majors field at SLVHS
Details: Kick off the Spring 2016 season; intro of All Teams. Snack Shack open.
Cost: Free
Info: www.slvlittleleague.org or

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Friday, March 18
San Agustin’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
(Reserve by March 14)
When: 6:30 p.m. Appetizers; 7:30 p.m. Dinner; 8:30 p.m. Music & Drawing
Where: San Agustin Church, 257 Glenwood Dr., S.V.
Details: Drawings for Giants, Warriors tix & more!
Info:

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Cost: $30/Adults; $15/Kids 12 and under
Saturday, March 19
Local author Craig Harwood talks about “Quest for Flight”
When: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: ScottsValley Library, Fireside Room, 251 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
Details: Learn how S.C.County was once the “Kitty Hawk of the West”
Info: www.fsvpl.org
Cost: Free
Saturday, March 26
SLV Athletic Hall of Fame Recognition
When: 5:00 p.m. Social/Cocktail Hour; 6:00 p.m. Dinner/Awards
Where: Scopazzi’s Restaurant, 13300 Big Basin Way, B.C.
Details: Honoring athletes, coaches, teams and other excellent individuals in SLV
Info: Mark Mercer,

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Cost: $47/person; prime rib, salmon or vegetarian plate
ONGOING
First Tuesday of the Month – Volunteer to help Veterans
Potluck Meeting for Volunteers
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: VeteransMemorialBuilding, 846 Front St., S.C.
Details: New volunteer opportunities to support veterans
Info: Dean Kaufman, SC CountyVeteran Advocate, 420-7348
First Tuesday of the Month
CrossonNorthCounty Democratic Club
Democratic club serving ScottsValley and San LorenzoValley
When: 5:30 p.m. Dinner/Social 6:30 p.m. Meeting
Where: Bruno’s BBQ230Mt.HermonRd., S.V.
Info: 925-550-4546;

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Concerts
Where: Don Quixote’s InternationalMusic Hall
Details: Reservations available online. Under 21 must be with a parent
Info: www. donquixotesmusic.com
Ongoing TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly)
Wednesday Mornings
When: Weigh-in 9:00-9:45 a.m.; Meeting 10:00 to 11 a.m.
Where: Felton Fire House Lunch Room
Details: No diet products advertised. Eat sensibly, drink water & exercise
Info: Syd Carlson 440-9382
Cost: Yearly dues $32 (inc. magazine); Monthly dues: $2.00 (.50 Cents/Week)
Mountain Community Theater
Park Hall in Ben Lomond
Tickets: www.mctshows.org
Info: 336-4777
Vegan Potluck
When: First Friday of month at 11:30 a.m.
Where: St. Michael’s Community Hall, B.C.
Details: Saving all life on earth
Info: 338-3544 to RSVP or email

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Monday Ongoing
TouchTEAM (Tablet Engaged Active Minds)
When: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: ScottsValley Public Library, 251 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
Details: For seniors on using reminiscence to engage/connect; iPads provided.
Tuesday, & Thursday, Ongoing
Family History Workshop
When: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: San LorenzoValleyMuseum, 12547 Hwy. 9, B.C.
Details: Build your family tree with well-known genealogy apps. Bring laptop.
Info: 338-8382, www.slvmuseum.com
Together in the Park
When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Felton Covered BridgePark
Details: Parenting resources, craft projects, music, stories and healthy snacks.
Cost: Free
Center for Animal Protection & Education (CAPE)
Recruiting foster families for dogs
Details: recruiting new foster volunteers for dogs awaiting permanent homes
Info: Nancy Eaton at 684-2421
Sound Meditation
When: 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. First Sunday of month
Where: Mountain Spirit, 6299 Hwy 9, Felton
Details: Discussion, practice on use of sound in meditation with Bruce Manaka
Info: Shelby at 335-7700
Cost: Free
Gratitude Wednesdays
When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. First Wednesday of month
Where: Mountain Spirit, 6299 Hwy 9, Felton
Details: Donating 10% of sales to a local non-profit
Info: Shelby at 335-7700
Mountain Spirit’s Writing Group
When: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. First Wednesday of month
Where: Mountain Spirit, 6299 Hwy 9, Felton
Details: Creative writing class led by Wendy Ledger
Info: Shelby at 335-7700
Kids’ Fun Night at Boulder Creek Recreation
When: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: BoulderCreekRecreationCenter, 13333 Middleton Ave., B.C.
Details: Potluck – Bring dish to share. Fun-filled evening for kids 2-11years.
Cost: $20 per kid
Cooking and Homestead Class for Kids
When: Tuesdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: BoulderCreekRecreationCenter, 13333 Middleton Ave., B.C.
Cost: $15 per kid
“Bloom of the Present” Weekly Monday Evening Meditation
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays except for Federal holidays
Where: The Satellite, 6265 Hwy 9, Felton
Info: 212-6641 or bloomofthepresent.org
Touch Team iPad Memory Classes at the Library
Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Where: ScottsValley Public Library, 251 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
Details: Supportive social setting, series of innovative workshops using iPads to engage the mind/activate memory. No experience necessary and iPads are supplied by the library. Individual coaches present to help with activities.
Info: Call to Register 427-7700 x7615
Wilder Ranch Tours and Living History Demonstrations
When: Weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: WilderRanchState Park, 1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz
Details: Visit an early day dairy ranch/step back in time to late 1800’s. Play Victorian games or bring a picnic to enjoy on the lawn. Visit farm animals; see what activities are taking place this weekend. You may learn about hand quilting, watch blacksmithing, or see wood stove baking techniques.
Info: 426-0505
Redwood Loop Walk
When: Saturdays, 1 p.m. – Meet at park headquarters
Where: Big BasinRedwoodsState Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, B.C.
Details: Fun, informative guided 1/2-mile stroll through old-growth redwood forest. Meet the Mother Tree, the Father of the Forest, and the Chimney Tree on this 90-minute walk.
Info: 338-8883
Cost: Free
Old-Growth Redwood Walks
When: Saturday at 1 p.m.
Where: HenryCowellRedwoodState Park, 101 N Big Trees Park Rd., Felton
Details: Guided forest docent-led walk through the magnificent old-growth coast redwood forest. An .8 mile stroll of about 1.5 hours. Trail is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Info: 335-7077
Cost: Free
Embroidistry at Om Gallery
When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Where: Om Gallery, 1201 Pacific Ave., S.C.
Details: Hand-embroidered interpretations of masterpieces, album covers, and original compositions by Ben Lomond artist Mardeen Gordon
Info: Mardeen Gordon, 252-7446
Cost: Free
First Aid-CPR class
When: 3rd Saturday of the month
Where: Felton Fire Protection District, 131 Kirby St., Felton
Details: Ray Soler leads First Aid/CPR certification classes for community members. Times/registration details online or by phone
Info: 335-4422 or www.feltonfire.com
Cost: Free for district residents/employees of businesses in the district; $36 for all others
TOPS Club Meet
When: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday
Where: Meeting room in back of Felton Fire Department
Details: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) encourages healthy eating and lifestyle habits
Cost: First visit is free
Tai Chi and Chi Gong
When: 9 to 10 a.m. Fridays
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
Details: Gentle movement supporting balance, stress reduction, and strengthening
Info: Mary Mulligan 335-9390
Cost: $8 drop-in fee
Valley Churches United Missions Food Pantry
When: Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: VCUM Food Pantry, 9430 Hwy 9, B.L.
Details: School supplies/backpacks for low-income families
Info: Pre-register at 336-8258 x 221
Cost: Free
Scotts Valley Senior Center Book Worms
When: 3rd Friday of the month, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: ScottsValleySeniorCenter, 370 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
Details: Senior-oriented book club organized by the ScottsValleySeniorCenter
Info: 438-8666
Cost: $2 for members, $3 for non-members
Fridays at Five Food Distribution
When: Fridays from 5 to 6 p.m.
Where: GateWayBibleChurch, 5000 Granite Creek Rd., S.V.
Details: Food distribution. Tables of groceries set up near carport at the church office.
Info:

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Line Dance Classes
When: Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: BoulderCreekRecreationCenter, 13333 Middleton Ave., B.C.
Details: Instructor Amber Blavin leads class. No partner needed.
Info: (408) 712-2287 or

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Cost: $5 per class or donation
SLV Museum Exhibit
When: Wednesday through Sunday 12 to 4 p.m.
Where: SLVMuseum, 12547 Highway 9, B.C.
Details: “Crystals, Caves, and Kilns” explore natural/cultural history of limestone, lime, & marble in Felton/S.C. areas
Info: 338-8382
Cost: Donations
Improv Theater Games and Exercises
When: Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: BoulderCreekRecreationCenter, 13333 Middleton Ave., B.C.
Details: Heidi Drew leads two hours of improv theater classes. Beginners encouraged.
Info:

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Cost: $5
Live Jazz at Casa Nostra
When: Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Casa Nostra, 9217 Highway 9, Ben Lomond
Details: Live jazz music
Info: 609-6132
Cost: Free
SLVHS Bingo Fundraiser
When: Mondays, 4 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen Street, S.C.
Details: Weekly 18-game program to benefit athletics programs at SLVHigh School.
Info: 335-4425
Big Basin Trail Crew Volunteer Day
When: 9 a.m. Second Saturday of month
Where: Big BasinRedwoodsState Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, B.C.
Details: Volunteers (18 yrs. of age/or older) meet at Park HQ to spend a day (rain or shine) working to maintain/preserve trails
Info: www.bigbasintrailcrew.org
Boulder Creek Zumba
When: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation and Parks District, 13333 Middleton Ave., B.C.
Details: Cecelia Kelly leads weekly class – great workout in dance party atmosphere
Info: http://ceciliakelly.zumba.com
Cost: $10
Senior Pinochle Game
When: 2 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: ScottsValleySeniorCenter, 370 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
Details: An open game of pinochle
Info: 438-8666
Cost: $2 for members, $3 for non-members
Free Laughter Yoga
When: Sundays, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Luminescence Day Spa and Tea Room, 13140 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek
Cost: Free
Info: Lizzie Lochner, 831-338-7546
Toastmasters Club – Redwood Ramblers
When: Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Dr., SV
Details: Meet weekly to help members build confidence as public speakers/leaders
Info: 831-435-9308 or http://8203.toastmastersclubs.org
Poetry Circle, Workshop
When: 3rd Saturday of the month, 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: ScottsValley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
Details: Magdalena Montague, local poet/teacher, leads classes for prospective poets
Info:

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Cost: Free
Senior Line Dancing
When: 12 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m. Fridays
Where: ScottsValleySeniorCenter, 370 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
Details: Biweekly line dancing and lessons
Cost: $2 members, $3 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: ScottsValleySeniorCenter, 370 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
Details: Instructor-led class encourages exercise in a fun, rhythmic environment
Info: 438-8666
Cost: $3 members, $5 nonmembers
Beginning Ballet for Fitness
When: 4:30 to 5 p.m. Mondays
Where: AgapeDanceAcademy, 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Room 5, S.V.
Details: Introductory beginner class emphasizes fitness through dance
Info: 359-0850
Cost: Free
Line Dance, Weights
When: 9:45 to 11 a.m.
Where: HighlandsParkSeniorCenter, 8500 Hwy 9, Ben Lomond
Info: 336-8900
Cost: $2 members, $3 nonmembers
Bingo
When: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: ScottsValleySeniorCenter, 370 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
Details: All adults welcome. Sponsored by Project Scout Sr. Citizen Outreach
Info: 438-8666
Cost: 50 cents/card, one card free with purchase of four or more
Tai Chi Classes
When: 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays
Where: HighlandsParkSeniorCenter, 8500 Highway 9, B.L.
Info: 336-8900
Cost: $3 members, $5 nonmembers
Genealogical Society Meeting
When: 1 to 3 p.m., first Thursday of month
Where: Central Branch Library meeting room, 224 Church Street, S.C.
Details: Lectures for beginning to advanced genealogy enthusiasts
Info: 427-7707, ext. 5794, or Janine Charlton,

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Cost: Free
Senior Exercise Class
When: 10 a.m. Mondays and Fridays
Where: ScottsValleySeniorCenter, 370 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
Info: Strength, balance, coordination for persons age 50+ 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 Hwy 9, Felton
Details: Beginning/experienced students participate in 40 minutes of silent meditation, followed by a dharma talk/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., B.C.
Details: For dancers age 8 and older
Cost: Donation; drop in
Info:

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Water Media Art Classes
When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursdays
Where: ScottsValleySeniorCenter, 370 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
Details: Watercolor/acrylic paints. Adults any age, all experience levels welcome.
Info: Beverly Martin, 335-0425 or

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Cost: $7 for members, $8 for nonmembers
Freedom Qigong
When: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays
Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park, 122 Covered Bridge Rd., Rainy days @ The Satellite, 6265 Hwy 9, Felton
Details: Similar to Tai Chi; a standing yoga with gentle, easy movements for flexibility, strength, health and relaxation
Info: Bonnie Eskie, 515-4144
SLV Community Band Rehearsals
When: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays
Where: San LorenzoValleyHigh School band room, 7105 Hwy 9, Felton
Details: Dust off your instrument/ try it out. Fee benefits school music programs in SLV.
Info: Jon Christian, 335-3565
Cost: $25 per semester
Bridge Players Wanted
Details: Intermediate/advanced bridge players in demand for ongoing groups in the San LorenzoValley. Groups meet depending on availability. Please call.
Info: Shelby Charette, 335-5956
Advanced Bridge Players Wanted
When: 12 p.m. Mondays
Where: ScottsValleySeniorCenter, 370 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
Details: Hone skills against other highly skilled bridge players.
Info: 438-8666
Cost: $2 members, $3 nonmembers
Chair and Gentle Yoga
When: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Balance Health of Ben Lomond, 231 Main St. Suite A, B.L.
Details: 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 Rd., S.V.
Details: Gentle, easy movement for health promotion
Info: 335-9390 or

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Cost: $7 members, $8 nonmembers
Together in the Park
When: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Felton Covered BridgePark, Graham Hill & Mt.Hermon Roads
Details: Parenting support, info. /age-appropriate activities for kids up to 5 years old
Info: Cori Burt, 252-1137
Mindfulness Meditation Group
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays
Where: SatelliteTeleworkCenter, 6265 Hwy 9, Felton
Details: Beginning, experienced students welcome for silent meditation and talk
Info: Carla, 336-0136
Basicoga
When: 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays
Where: ScottsValleySeniorCenter, 370 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
Info: 438-8666
Cost: $6
Beginning Line Dancing Class
When: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Fridays
Where: ScottsValleySeniorCenter, 370 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
Info: 438-8666
Cost: $2 members, $4 non members
Belly Dancing for Women
When: 7 p.m. Mondays
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Hwy 9
Details: Experience the power of women dancing with women in a friendly atmosphere
Info: 335-4567
Cost: $40 for four consecutive classes, $13 for drop in
Life Drawing
When: 7 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Santa CruzMountainsArtCenter, 9341 Mill St., B.L.
Details: Beginners/pros welcome to drop in. Different model weekly.
Info: 335-5000 or www.mountainartcenter.org
Cost: $10/members, $12/nonmembers, $8/students with ID
Raku Classes
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays
Where: Santa CruzMountainsArtCenter, 9341 Mill St., B.L.
Details: Class weather-dependent, call day before. Participants may take bisque ware or purchase pots at the center.
Info: Dale Bates, 345-7565
Cost: $18 for members, $20 for nonmembers
Kidz Korner Clothing Exchange
When: 10 to 11:30 a.m., 3rd Saturday of the month
Where: St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Ave., B.L.
Details: Newborns thru 5-year-olds. No clothes to donate? Come, pick up what you need.
Info: Rebecca, 408-875-3450
Overeaters Anonymous
A 12-Step group for compulsive eaters. Please see our website for current times and locations: www.santacruzoa.org. Or call our Hotline at 429-7906.
Santa Cruz Woodcarvers
When: Every Tuesday
Where: 222 Market St.Senior Center, S.C.
Details: New/experienced carvers welcome
Info:

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, 336-3021, 425-5467
Cost: $2.00