Local Happenings
Salamander Day
When: March 3
Time: 12-4 p.m.
Where: Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center, 3600 Highway One, Davenport, CA 95017
Details: Join us for our annual celebration honoring the often overlooked but heroically well adapted amphibian native to the Santa Cruz Mountains and other moist habitats. Real live amphibians will be available for viewing. Herpetologist Amy Patten will be presenting “Salamanders of the Santa Cruz Mountains” (all ages) at 1:00pm. Naturalist-led salamander hike will start at 3:00pm to search for these regal creatures on the Marsh Trail (approximately 1 mile long).
Info: (831)427-2288
Cost: Free
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
When: Feb. 3-March 3
Time: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Details: Come join us and learn practical self-defense skills and get in Excellent shape! Class is open to all ages, and will consist of 15 minutes of warm-up and stretching, followed by 45 minutes of drilling and one hour of ‘rolling’, sparring without strikes to hone our technique.
Info: (831)427-2288
Cost: $50 for adults, $40 for kids.
Line Dancing
When: every Thursday until July 26
Time: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation 13333 Middleton Ave., Boulder Creek CA 95006
Details: Class is designed to teach brand new dancers and advance dancers to club level coordination. Dance is a fun way to get exercise, challenge your memory, meet local friends, while staying active. Line Dance ages 8-99 (no partner needed)
Info: Amber Blavin [email protected] 408 712-2287
Cost: $85 to register for 12-week session, or drop in for $10(Scholarships are available send inquires to Amber)
Screenagers Movie: sponsored by SLV High School and SLV Charter
When: March 7
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: 7105 Highway 9, Felton CA
Details: SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age, a documentary about the biggest parenting issue of our time.
Cost: $10 suggested donation. Can be purchased at door or online.
SLV Charter Information Night
When: March 13
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: SLV Middle School Library (upstairs) 7155 Felton Highway 9, Felton 95018
Details: Come learn about our programs, including a variety of K-12 hybrid-homeschooling programs.
Cost: Free
Info: (831) 335-093
The Winds of Beyond
When: March 1-4
Time: Thurs-Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.
Where: SLVHS Performing Arts Center, 7105 Highway 9 Felton CA 95018
Details: San Lorenzo Valley High School is proud to present the world premiere of “The Winds of Beyond,” a new play by Sampson Miller.
Cost: $9-12
Info: Daria Troxell [email protected] 831-345-7650
Wildflower Hike
When: March 9
Time: 10 a.m.
Where: 3600 Highway One, Davenport, CA 95017
Details: Join docent botanist Bryce Stauble and learn to identify many of Waddell Valley’s plants within Rancho del Oso’s seven diverse habitats. Observe the monthly change of the ecosystems. Each walk is unique as blooming flowers and pollinators are constantly in flux! This walk takes a leisurely pace that is great for learning the native habitat we are experiencing. Bring lunch, questions and curiosity! Meet at the yellow gate across from the Waddell State Beach parking area.
Cost: Free
Info: [email protected]
The Fabulous 50’s Sock Hop
When: Feb. 24
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Details: The Fabulous 50’s Sock Hop with music, dancing, food and fun! Come in 50’s attire but it is not required.
Cost: Tickets available at the SV Senior Center and at SV Parks and Rec in Skypark.
Info: (831)438-8666
Golden Gala
When: March 2
Time: 6:30-10 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Details: Baymonte is celebrating 50 years of offering a distinctively Christian and highly academic education in a loving and supportive environment. We are hosting an elegant Gala at the Hilton in Scotts Valley on Friday, March 2nd, 6:30-10pm. The goal for our 50 year anniversary is to raise $100,000 for campus renewal. We hope you can join us for our silent and live auction and live music provided by the Mike Hadley Band!
Cost: $100-$2,000
Info: [email protected]
Chamber Workshop Series-Create your zip line
When: March 1
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Water District, 2 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Details: Join us for the second in a year-long series of workshops titled “Be Your Best Business in 2018” a partnership of the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce and the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce. Light lunch will be served, sponsored by Janet Janssen, Coaching & Consulting, Trainer of Lead and Learn programs.
Cost: Chamber members $5, non-members $10
Info: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3333665
Lessons Learned from the Bear Creek Fire
When: Feb. 28
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Bear Creek Country Club, 15685 Forest Hill Drive, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Details: Come learn from local fire experts about the lessons we can take from the Bear Fire that can help make our mountain communities more fire resilient.
Cost: Free
Info: http://slvwd.com/flyer/LESSONS%20LEARNED%20FROM%20THE%20BEAR%20FIRE.pdf
Harvesting our Heritage
When: Feb. 24
Time: 2 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Details: Based on the book by the Santa Cruz Heritage Food Project, in bite sized stories, this exhibition will tell the history of some of the produce grown and harvested in Santa Cruz County with particular emphasis on the San Lorenzo Valley.
Cost: Free
Info: (831)338-8382
Photography Hike
When: Feb. 25
Time: 1 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Visitor Center
Details: Beginners to advanced photographers and nature enthusiasts alike are invited on a 5-mile hike through towering redwoods and rare ancient marine deposits discovering panoramic views along the way. Please bring a camera, water, layered clothing, snacks, and hiking shoes.
Cost: Free
Info: (831) 335-7077
