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, Jan. 5
Artist reception
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Local artists Jeff Stobbe and Dana Weigand will have the walls of the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center festooned with their figurative works for a week, beginning with an evening reception.
Cost: Free
Info: www.mountainartcenter.org
 
Sunday, Jan. 6
Reptile hike at Quail Hollow Ranch
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: All ages are welcome to join herpetologist Paul Haskins on a hike to find native reptiles and amphibians along the county park’s pond and meadow. The group size is limited to 15 people.
Info: 335-9348, Friday to Sunday
 
Monday, Jan. 7
Red Cross blood drive
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The American Red Cross is seeking blood donors. Donors can schedule an appointment by phone or online, using sponsor code SCOTTSVALLEY.
Info: 800-733-2767 or www.redcrossblood.org
 
Wednesday, Jan. 9
BCE family dinner night
When: 4 to 9 p.m.
Where: Edo Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar, 13271 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Twenty percent of the night’s proceeds at Edo Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar will be donated to the fourth grade at Boulder Creek Elementary for class field trips.
Info: 338-2099
 
Alumni basketball game
When: 7 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School gym, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: The Cougars boys basketball team will face off against a team of SLV alumni in an exhibition game designed as a fundraiser for the school’s basketball program.
Cost: $4
 
Saturday, Jan. 12
Crab feed fundraiser
When: 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Zayante Fire Department, 7700 E. Zayante Road, in Felton
Details: A crab dinner event sponsored by the San Lorenzo Valley High School Boosters will raise money for the high school’s athletics program.
Cost: $40 per plate
Info: www.slvcrabfeed.org
 
International songwriters concert
When: 8 to 10 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Fully acoustic performances will feature songwriters from Denmark, Holland and the United States.
Cost: $10 suggested donation
Info: 336-3513 or www.mountainartcenter.org
 
Tuesday, Jan. 15
Red Cross blood drive
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: San Agustin Catholic Church Meeting Room, 257 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: The American Red Cross is seeking blood donors. Donors can schedule an appointment by phone or online, using sponsor code AGUSTIN.
Info: 800-733-2767 or www.redcrossblood.org
 
Friday, Jan. 18
Red Cross blood drive
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, Taylor Hall, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: The American Red Cross is seeking blood donors. Donors can schedule an appointment by phone or online, using sponsor code FELTON.
Info: 800-733-2767 or www.redcrossblood.org
 
Saturday, Jan. 19
Crab feed fundraiser
When: 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Hosted by the Scotts Valley Rotary, this evening of food, music and auctions will raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Cost: $40 for adults, $15 for children
Info: 335-9000 or 246-0101
 
ONGOING
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, will lead classes for prospective poets of all skill levels.
Cost: Free
Info: pr*@*********pl.org or 427-7717
 
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
 
Live music on Baldwin grand piano
When: 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays
Where: Scopazzi’s Restaurant, 13300 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: Jan Hagge tickles the ivories in the lounge.
Info: 338-6441
 
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
 
Toastmasters meeting
When: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters will help improve speaking skills in a friendly, warm environment. Drop-ins are welcome.
Info: 335-3693
 
Duplicate bridge group players wanted
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 438-8666
 
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
 
Free laughter yoga
When: 4:30 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Luminescence Day Spa and Tea Room, 13140 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Cost: Free
Info: Lizzie Lochner, 338-7546
 
Zumba for seniors
When: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Instructors describe this as a fun class for all levels of physical ability.
Info: 438-8666
 
Beginners’ line dancing
When: 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: For dancers age 8 and older
Cost: Free
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