Datebook

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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.
 
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
 
Art opening, artist gathering
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: A gathering of artists will share creative “resolutions” for the year.
Cost: Free
Info: 336-3513
 
Contra dance
When: 8 to 11 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: A contra dance with music by The Santa Cruz Open Band Orchestra is being organized by the Traditional Dancers of Santa Cruz.
Cost: $10
Info: http://santacruzdance.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 money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Cost: $40 for adults, $15 for children
Info: 335-9000 or 246-0101
 
Sunday, Jan. 20
Pancake breakfast
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Highlands Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: This monthly pancake breakfast raises funds for the senior center.
Cost: $5 for adults, $2.50 for children.
Info: 336.8900 or

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Fun with microscopes
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Naturalist Lee Summers will lead a group of 10 children, age 6 and older, using microscopes to learn about tiny creatures and plants. Reservations are required, as space is limited.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348
 
Thursday, Jan. 24
Political meet-and-greet
When: 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz County Government Building, Stes. 318-A, B and C, 701 Ocean St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Rep. Sam Farr, state Sen. Bill Monning and Assemblyman Mark Stone will host a reception in their Santa Cruz district offices.
Cost: Free
 
Thursday, Jan. 31
CHP Start Smart class
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Police Department Community Room, 155 Center St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Teenagers and their parents can participate in an interactive driver-safety class.
Cost: Free
Info: 662-0511
 
Friday, Feb. 1
Free yard waste drop-off
When: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; also Saturday, Feb. 2
Where: Ben Lomond Transfer Station, 9835 Newell Creek Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Residents of the 95005, 95006, 95007, 95018 and 95041 ZIP codes can dispose of their yard waste for no charge as an alternative to burning. The program is organized by Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District.
Cost: Free
Info: 647-9411
 
Saturday, Feb. 2
Ancestry database workshop
When: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Residents can learn how to use Ancestry.com’s Library Edition — a free database accessible at all 10 branches of Santa Cruz Public Libraries — during this hands-on workshop.
Cost: Free
Info: 427-7712
 
Wednesday, Feb. 6
Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:35 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., at Coral Street, in Santa Cruz
Details: A catered luncheon will be followed with entertainment by Brent Gifford, who performs magic as The Great Blindini.
Cost: $16
Info: 336-8481
 
Saturday, March 2
Crab cioppino feed and dance
When: 6 p.m. to midnight
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz
Details: An annual fundraiser event for the Scotts Valley Host Lions Club features drinks, dinner and dancing to support youth and community activities.
Cost: $45
Info: 594-7711
 
ONGOING
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, will lead classes for prospective poets of all skill levels.
Cost: Free
Info:

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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
 
Women’s bible study
When:  9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays
Where: Felton Bible Church, 5999 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: Beth Moore will lead a bible study of the book of Esther.
Cost: $15.50 for workbook
Info: 338-6214 or

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Creative Hands
When: 1 to 4 p.m., third Saturday of each month
Where: Felton Bible Church, 5999 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details:  Participants will learn new skills, such as sewing, knitting and crocheting.
Cost: Free
Info: 338-6214 or

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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
 
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,

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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:

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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

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; 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

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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