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.
 
 
Friday, March 8
Prophetic conference
When: 6:30 p.m.; continues March 9
Where: Redwood Christian Center, 6869 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Guest speakers will minister prophetically during a conference titled “With God, all things are possible.”
Info: 335-5307
 
Saturday, March 9
SLV grad night fundraiser
When: 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: Upstairs at Bruno’s BBQ, 230 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: A wine and chocolate tasting will raise money for Safe and Sober Grad Night festivities at San Lorenzo Valley High School.
Cost: $15 per person
Info: 588-7603
 
Artist reception, exhibit
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: The Art Store, 216 Mount Hermon Road, Ste. E, in Scotts Valley
Details: Felton-based watercolor artist Nancy Riedell will be displaying her paintings.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-0830
 
Sunday, March 10 
Musical history night
When: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: The San Lorenzo Valley Museum will celebrate 100 years of Santa Cruz County’s musical past through stories of bands, composers, songs, instruments and photos.
Cost: $5 per family donation
Info: 338-8382
 
Wednesday, March 13
BCE family dinner night
When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: The Red Pearl Chinese Cuisine, 13151 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek
Details: The Red Pearl will donate 20 percent of the day’s proceeds to Boulder Creek Elementary School to help purchase classroom equipment and supplies. 
Info: 338-9800 or www.redpearlonline.com
 
SLV grad night fundraiser
When: 4 p.m. to closing
Where: Scopazzi’s, 13300 Big Basin Way in Boulder Creek
Details: Scopazzi’s will donate 20 percent of dinner tabs when diners mention San Lorenzo Valley High School Grad Night.
Info: 338-6441
 
SLV Charter School information night
When: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley Middle School library, 7155 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Families can learn about kindergarten to 12th-grade charter school programs in San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District.
Info: 336-8527 or 335-0932
 
BC Rec community meeting
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where:  Annex room at Boulder Creek Recreation and Park Department, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: This community meeting is intended to make residents aware of what events and activities will be happening in Boulder Creek parks this summer.
Info: 338-4144
 
Thursday, March 14
Genealogical Society presentation
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where:  Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Dr. Warren Pratt will explain his personal genealogical case study recently published in the Genealogical Society Quarterly.
Cost:  Free
Info:  Jennifer Cobas, ge********@**.com or 419-7244
 
Saturday, March 16
Financial planning clinic
When: 2 to 6 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a financial planning seminar that is open to anyone in Santa Cruz County.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-1010 or www.scottsvalleychamber.com
 
Tuesday, March 19
Felton Town Plan meeting
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Supervisor Bruce McPherson, Planning Director Kathy Previsich and Economic Development Director Barbara Mason will lead a discussion on continuing projects detailed in the 1987 Felton Town Plan.
Info: www.slvchamber.org
 
Wednesday, March 20
Teen stress forum
When: 7:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley High School Student Union, 555 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: A forum for parents hosted by the SVHS Parent Club will cover ways to help teenagers deal with stress.
Info: 439-9555
 
Friday, March 22
VCUM Easter food distribution for seniors
When: 9 to 11 a.m.
Where: Valley Churches United Missions Food Pantry, 3400 Love Creek Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: This food distribution event caters exclusively to seniors for the Easter holiday.
Info: 336-8258 
 
SLV student fashion show
When: 7:30 p.m.; also 7:30 p.m. March 23 and 2:30 p.m. March 24
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: The ninth annual fashion show at the high school, with a theme of “Starry, Starry Night,” will showcase work designed by students. Proceeds support arts education at the school.
Cost: $7 general, $5 seniors and students
 
Saturday, March 23 
VCUM Easter food drive
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Felton Safeway, 6255 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: Donations of food will be accepted to support Valley Churches United Missions, under the direction of San Lorenzo Valley Rotary Club.
Info: 336-8258
 
Mat framing workshop
When: 12:30 to 2:30 pm
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Led by Anouk Johanna, this workshop will focus on learning to select mats when framing artwork.
Cost: Free
Info: 336-3513 or in**@***************er.org
 
Family Easter celebration
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek United Methodist Church, 12855 Boulder St., in Boulder Creek
Details: A family-oriented Easter celebration will feature an Easter egg hunt and sing-along.
Cost: Free
Info: 535-9895
 
Sunday, March 24
VCUM Palm Sunday food distribution
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Valley Churches United Missions Food Pantry, 3400 Love Creek Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Pre-registration is required for this free food distribution for adults and families with children.
Info: 336-8258 
 
Women’s club membership meeting
When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: The annual membership meeting for the Valley Women’s Club is open to the community. Those who go should take a potluck dish to share.
Info: www.valleywomensclub.org
 
Composting workshop
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Landscaper Otis Johnson, a master gardener, will discuss composting and how it can improve the soil for healthy plants and vegetables. This workshop is designed for ages 16 and older. Those who plan to attend should call to register.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348
 
Vermiculture workshop
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road in Felton
Details: Master Gardener and landscaper Otis Johnson will discuss ways to use worms to aid composting. Ages 16 and up are welcome to participate.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348
 
Saturday, March 30
Community egg hunt
When: 11 a.m.
Where: GateWay Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: A carnival-style community Easter egg hunt will include games, activities, vendors and age-specific egg-hunting zones.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-0646 or of****@**********le.org
 
Sunday, April 7
Pruning workshop
When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road in Felton
Details: Certified arborist Peter Quintanilla will lead a workshop to teach how to properly prune small trees and shrubs. The workshop is open to anyone who can use pruning shears and loppers. Those who plan to attend should call to register.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348
 
Saturday, April 27
Little Basin camping festival
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Little Basin cabins and campgrounds, 21700 Little Basin Road, in Boulder Creek
Details: In its second year, the “This Land is Your Land” Camping and Recreation Festival will include interpretive hikes, tours, family activities, games and live music.
Cost: Free; $10 for parking
Info: 338-8018 or www.littlebasin.org
 
ONGOING
Study of Galatians
When: 9 to 10 a.m. Sundays through March 17
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Dr. Jeremy Gabrielson will lead a study of Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Child care is available.
For information: 438-4360
 
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 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: Noon Tuesdays, 9 p.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
 
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
 
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 leads a Bible study of the book of Esther.
Cost: $15.50 for workbook
Info: 338-6214 or wo***@***************ch.org
 
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 wo***@***************ch.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
 
Duplicate bridge group players wanted
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 438-8666
 
Fitness, sport classes
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation and Park District, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
When: Various
Details: Fitness classes are being offered at the rec center, including belly dance, cardio kickboxing, dodgeball, pilates, yoga, volleyball and tai chi.
Info: 338-4144 or www.bcrpd.org
 
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