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, April 27
Job fair
When: 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: The San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a job fair for those seeking local employment.
Cost: Free
Info: www.slvchamber.org
 
St. Andrew’s Preschool rummage sale
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: St. Andrew’s Preschool, 101 Riverside Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: Proceeds from a rummage sale will support the programs at St. Andrew’s Preschool.
Cost: Free
Info: 336-5157
 
Positive Parenting Program, part three
When: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 127 Vine Hill School Road in Scotts Valley
Details: This is the conclusion of a three-part series of workshops to help parents create positive learning and living experiences for their children.
Cost: Free
Info: www.first5scc.org/families-are-strong/triple-p
 
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: Interpretive hikes, tours, family activities, games and live music are on tap during the This Land Is Your Land Camping and Recreation Festival.
Cost: Free; $10 for parking
Info: 338-8018 or www.littlebasin.org
 
Sunday, April 28
Redwood Riders Gymkhana
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Stables, 15405 Bear Creek Road, in Boulder Creek
Details: Riders of all ages and skill levels are invited to take their horses for a fun competition.
Cost: Free for spectators, $45 for participants.
Info: http://redwoodriders.org
 
Children’s camp dessert fundraiser
When: 3 to 6 p.m.
Where: 755 Blair Ranch Road in Scotts Valley
Details: A vintage car show, a silent auction and a dessert fundraiser will benefit the Royal Family Kids’ Camp, a summer camp for foster children ages 7 to 11 in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties.
Cost: Free
Info: rf************@***oo.com
 
Tuesday, April 30
Google Plus workshop
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Business owners can learn ways to use Google Plus to reach customers.
Cost: $5
Info: 345-5972
 
Wednesday, May 1
Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:35 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz
Details: A catered luncheon by Barbara & Co. will be followed by a talk by Dr. John Garza of the NOAA Molecular Ecology Team.
Cost: $16
Info: 336-8481
 
Toastmasters open house
When: Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Special guest speaker and humorist Dave Empey will highlight the Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters’ 22nd anniversary celebration.
Cost: Free
Info: 435-9308
 
Spring Lakes Choir performance
When: Shows at 2 and 7 p.m.
Where: Spring Lakes Park Clubhouse, 225 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Spring Lakes Park Choir will present a choral concert of patriotic, traditional, sacred, secular, classical, popular and humorous music.
Cost: Free, donations accepted
Info: la**********@*tt.net
 
Thursday, May 2
Genealogical Society meeting
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Public Library, 224 Church St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Guest speaker Christine Bell Green, Ph.D, will discuss “Researching Probate Records and Death Duties in the UK.”
Cost: Free
Info: www.scgensoc.org or 427-7707, ext. 5794
 
Friday, May 3
Contra dance
When: 8 to 11 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Nationally known dance caller Fred Park will lead an evening of contra dance.
Cost: $10 donation
Info: http://santacruzdance.org
 
Saturday, May 4
Animal rescue benefit event
When: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: MJA Winery, 328 Ingalls St., in Santa Cruz
Details: An event featuring wine tasting, food, dessert, a raffle and an animal fashion show will raise money for the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter and Unconditional Love Animal Rescue.
Cost: $15
Info: 421-9380
 
Sunday, May 5
Mother’s Day gift workshop
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Children and fathers are invited to team up with master gardeners to create a fun, garden-themed surprise for mothers. Participants should register in advance.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348
 
Saturday, May 11
Mother’s Day Eve Arts and Crafts Fair
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Artisans, 230 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Shoppers can browse for one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day gifts made by local Santa Cruz artists.
Cost: Free
Info: 439-9094
 
Sunday, May 12
Mother’s Day pancake breakfast
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Felton Fire Protection District, 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Details: The Felton Fire Auxiliary’s annual event will feature pancakes, eggs, hash browns, sausages, French toast and coffee to support the Felton Volunteer Fire Department.
Cost: $8 adults, $5 children
Info: 335-4422
 
Mother’s Day concert
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Don Quixote’s International Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: A family-friendly concert will raise money for the scholarship program at the Be Natural Music school. Three children’s bands will perform, and a raffle is planned.
Cost: $7
Info: http://benaturalmusicsantacruz.com
 
Tuesday, May 14
Pinterest for businesses workshop
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, Next Media 360 and Wilkins Consulting will host a seminar for owners of local businesses to learn how to use Pinterest.
Cost: $35, $30 for chamber members who register before May 1
Info: 438-1010
 
Sunday, May 19
Water-conscious gardening workshops
When: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Local water conservation experts will host three discussions on topics of making the most efficient usage of water. Topics include gray water harvesting, rainwater harvesting and planting drought-resistant gardens. Participants should register in advance.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-9348
 
Saturday, May 25
Memorial Day celebration
When: 10 a.m. to sunset, continues Sunday and Monday
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: The 32nd Civil War re-enactment at Roaring Camp, featuring cavalry charges, musket fire and artillery barrages, will be accompanied by a barbecue and rides on the camp’s famous steam engine.
Cost: Re-enactment admission, $5 per person with an $8 per-car parking fee; steam train excursions, $26 for adults, $19 for children ages 2 to 12
Info: 335-4484 or www.roaringcamp.com
 
Saturday, June 8
SLV-Scotts Valley Relay For Life
When: 10 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday, June 9
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: A 24-hour event will raise funds to support cancer research.
Cost: Donations
Info: 408-688-0087
 
Saturday, June 22
Bonny Doon Art & Wine Festival
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Vigne Farms and Equestrian Center, 3675 Bonny Doon Road, in Bonny Doon
Details: Wine tasting, live and silent auctions, gourmet food, artist demonstrations and sales, beer tasting, live music and more are on tap at an event to raise money for Bonny Doon Elementary School.
Cost: $50
Info: www.bonnydoonartandwinefestival.com
 
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First aid-CPR class
When: Third Saturday of each month
Where: Felton Fire Protection District, 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Details: Ray Soler will lead a class for First Aid and CPR certification for community members. Times and registration details are available online or by phone.
Cost: Free for district residents and employees of businesses within the district; $36 for all others
Info: 335-4422 or www.feltonfire.com
 
Free yard-waste cleanup days
When: April 26 and 27
Where: Ben Lomond Transfer Station, 9835 Newell Creek Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: San Lorenzo Valley residents in ZIP codes 95005, 95006, 95007, 95041 and 95018 may take clean, sorted yard waste for free disposal.
Cost: Free
Info: 647-9418
 
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, 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