Datebook

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Friday, July 5
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, July 6
Family Western show
When: 11 a.m. in Boulder Creek; 2 p.m. in Scotts Valley
Where: Boulder Creek Library, 13390 West Park Avenue in Boulder Creek; Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Cowgirl Karen Quest will perform her family show of rope tricks, whip cracking, and comedy.
Cost: Free
Info: pr*@sa*********.org or 427-7717
 
Sunday, July 7
Pancake breakfast
When: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Ben Lomond Fire Protection District, 9430 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details: An annual pancake breakfast to support the district’s volunteer firefighters.
Cost: $8 for adults, $4 for children
Info: 336-5495
 
Scotts Valley Senior Center flea market
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 361 Kings Village Road
Info: 438-8666
 
Saturday, July 13
Flea market and live music
When: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Junction Park, Middleton Avenue in Boulder Creek
Details: A community flea market will lead into performances by two local bands.
Info: 338-4144
 
Water quality event
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Loch Lomond Recreation Area, 100 Loch Lomond Way in Felton
Details: Part of the Great American Secchi Dip–In, participants will learn about the importance of monitoring water quality
Info: to***@co***************.org or 464-9200
 
Boomeria Extravaganza
When: 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: Chapel Royal at Boomeria, 60 Verde Drive in Bonny Doon
Details: The annual “Boomeria Extravaganza“ will feature refreshments and organ music to support the continued operation of the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival’s annual concert season.
Cost: $50
Info: 459-2159 or www.santacruztickets.com
 
What’s Happening to the Bees?
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Part of the library’s Food for Thought film/discussion series, attendees will view a documentary on colony collapse disorder in bees followed by a discussion.
Info: meetup.com/scvegetarians
 
Sunday, July 14
Pipe organ concert
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Boomeria, 60 Verde Drive in Bonny Doon
Details: Organist Bill Visscher will perform a free concert in the Chapel Royal at Boomeria.
Cost: Free
Info: bo**@bo******.com
 
Sunday, July 21
Stepping stone workshop
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Master Gardener Bonnie Pond will lead an afternoon of creating garden stepping stones to be placed throughout the gardens at Quail Hollow Ranch
Cost: Free
Info: 335-9348
 
SLV Museum benefit BBQ
When: 3 to 7 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek,
Info: A barbecue, history discussions, a raffle, and silent auction will highlight this annual fundraiser for the SLV Museum.
Cost: $15
Info: www.slvmuseum.com or 338-8382
 
Saturday, July 27
Slam at the Dam
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Ben Lomond Park, Mill Street in Ben Lomond
Details: Spectators are welcome to the first three-on-three basketball tournament to raise money for the Children’s Center of SLV.
Info: Matt O’Brien, 278-0200
 
Monday, July 29
Vacation Bible Camp
When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Community Covenant Church, 2700 El Rancho Drive in Santa Cruz
Details: A weeklong artistic adventure for kids entering 1^st through 5th grades. There will be music, games and time to create art each day, culminating in a showcase of each child’s work.
Info: www.ccsv.org or 438-4276
 
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CERT training class
When: Three Saturdays:  June 29, July 6 and July 13
Details: Bonny Doon Fire and Rescue is sponsoring a Community Emergency Response Team training class.   
Info: CE**@bo***********.org or (415) 531-8271.
 
Musical murder mystery
When: Wednesdays, June 12, 19, and 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Don Quixote’s International Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Theater troupe Elf Empire will perform a series of dinner murder mysteries, written and performed by local thespians.
Cost: $50
Info: 603-2294
 
MCT presentation of “Kimberly Akimbo”
When: 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: pr*@sa*********.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***@fe***************.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***@fe***************.org
 
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***@co*****.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
 
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*********@sb*******.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******@sb*******.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**@ma**********.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