Datebook

– Submit Datebook items to [email protected] 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, May 31
Bocce tournament and barbecue
When: Noon to 8 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Members of the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will participate in the organization’s sixth annual bocce ball tournament and barbecue.
Cost: $15 for adults; $5 for children under 12
Info: Email [email protected]
 
Saturday, June 1
Pop-up breakfast
When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Local farmers and chefs will cook to highlight the local agriculture and food artisan community while raising funds for the Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Market’s public educational programs.
Cost: $30
Info: 325-4294 or www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org
 
Artist reception
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: The Art Store, 216 Mount Hermon Road, Suite E in Scotts Valley
Details: Felton artist Cecilia Stipes will be on-hand to display and discuss her photographs of the western United States.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-0830
 
Chorus Cabaret and dessert buffet
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: The Gold Standard Chorus Annual Cabaret and Homemade Dessert Buffet event will raise funds for music scholarships.
Cost: $20
Info: www.scbarbershop.org
 
Dance showcase
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz High School Auditorium, 415 Walnut Avenue in Santa Cruz
Details: Students of the Agape Dance Academy in Scotts Valley will perform a showcase of their dance skills.
Cost: $12 for adults; $10 for kids and seniors
Info: www.AgapeDance.com
 
Sunday, June 2
SV Senior Center flea market
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: A flea market benefit to raise funds for a new back deck for the Scotts Valley Senior Center.
Cost: $15 per space, $25 for two spaces
Info: 818-3107
 
Chili cook-off
When: 12 to 2 p.m.
Where: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Avenue in Ben Lomond
Details: A chili cook-off event will feature tasting and prizes for best chili.
Cost: $10 donation
Info: 336-5994
 
Genealogical Society meeting
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Public Library, 224 Church Street in Santa Cruz
Details: Guest speaker Pamela Erikson will discuss “Planning a Successful Genealogy Research Trip.”
Cost: Free
Info: www.scgensoc.org or 427-7707 ext. 5794
 
Monday, June 3
Science symposium
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School Multipurpose Room, 7105 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: San Lorenzo Valley High School Environmental Monitoring students will be presenting their award-winning research.
Cost: Free
Info: [email protected]
 
Wednesday, June 5
Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:35 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen Street in Santa Cruz
Details: Catered Ladies’ Day luncheon followed by a talk by Gitta Ryle entitled “Surviving the Holocaust.”
Cost: $16
Info: 336-8481
 
Thursday, June 6
Ribbon-cutting event
When: 6 to 7 p.m.
Where: Oak Tree Villa, 100 Lockwood Lane in Scotts Valley
Details: The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Oak Tree Villa’s new hospice suite.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-1010
 
Friday, June 7
Art, music and wine
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Antiques and Art, 13164 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek
Details: Part of Boulder Creek’s First Fridays, customers will be offered hors d’oeuvres, music and wine tasting.
Info: 338-0600
 
Contra Dance
When: 8 to 11 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: A contra dance featuring dance lessons and music by The Crabapples.
Cost: $10 donation
Info: http://santacruzdance.org
 
Saturday, June 8
Junction Park flea market
When: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Junction Park, Middleton Avenue in Boulder Creek
Details: Downtown Boulder Creek flea market will feature live music and a barbecue.
Cost: $15 to reserve a space
Info: 338-4144
 
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
 
Monday, June 10
Children’s marionette show
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Fratello Marionettes will perform a retelling of “The Frog Prince.”
Cost: Free
Info: 427-7717
 
Tuesday, June 11
Children’s marionette show
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Branch Library, 6299 Gushee Street in Felton
Details: Fratello Marionettes will perform a retelling of “Peter and the Wolf.”
Cost: Free
Info: 427-7717
 
Thursday, June 13
Children’s marionette show
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 West Park Avenue in Boulder Creek
Details: Fratello Marionettes will perform a retelling of “Aladdin.”
Cost: Free
Info: 427-7717
 
Teen traffic safety workshop
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Police Department, 155 Center Street in Santa Cruz
Details: A course for young drivers to become aware of the responsibilities of being a licensed driver in California.
Cost: Free
Info: 662-0511
 
Friday, June 14
Live music at Scopazzi’s
When: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Scopazzi’s, 13300 Big Basin Way in Boulder Creek
Details: Scopazzi’s lounge will host live jazz music featuring Joy of Jazz.
Cost: Free
Info: 338-6441
 
Saturday, June 15
Valley Women’s Club rummage sale
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 12788 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek
Details: Annual rummage sale with proceeds going to scholarship awards for SLV students.
Info: 338-2247
 
Wednesday, June 19
Junior volunteer summer orientation
When: 12 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation and Parks District 13333 Middleton Avenue in Boulder Creek
Details: Community-minded youth between 13 and 16 are invited to serve as junior camp counselors as well as other volunteer service.
Info: 338-4144
 
Thursday, June 20
CEMEX property tour
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Davenport
Details: The Coastal Watershed Council will lead a tour of the former CEMEX property now protected by the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County.
Cost: Free
Info: RSVP at [email protected] or call 464-9200
 
Friday, June 21
Summer Solstice BBQ
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: The Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill Street in Ben Lomond
Details: A summer celebration featuring a potluck, drinks and raku pottery.
Cost: Free
Info: www.MountainArtCenter.org
 
Saturday, June 22
Sustainable gardening fair
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: A celebration of sustainable organic gardening, focusing on the impact of individual actions on the community.
Cost: Free
Info: www.thegardenfaire.org
 
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 to raise money for Bonny Doon Elementary School.
Cost: $50
Info: www.bonnydoonartandwinefestival.com
 
ONGOING
MCT presentation of “Kimberly Akimbo”
When: May 31 to June 1; June 6-8, 14-15 at 8 p.m.; June 9 at 2 p.m.
Where: Park Hall, 9400 Mill Street in Ben Lomond
Details: Mountain Community Theater presents “Kimberly Akimbo,” a dark comedy by David Lindsay-Abaire, the Pulitzer-Prize winning author of “Rabbit Hole.”
Cost: $20
Info: www.mctshows.org
 
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
 
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: [email protected] 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 [email protected]
 
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 [email protected]
 
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, [email protected]
 
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: [email protected]
 
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 [email protected]; 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 [email protected]
 
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