Datebook

– Submit Datebook items to pb******@pr*********.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, Sept. 7
SLV Music Boosters car wash
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Felton Bible Church, 5999 Graham Hill Road in Felton
Details: A student-run car wash to support music programs in San Lorenzo Valley schools.
Cost: Donations
 
Sunday, Sept. 8
Homecoming Sunday service
When: 10 a.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: An end-of-summer celebration including a reflection service and potluck.
Info: 438-4360
 
Collectibles show
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Santa Cruz Post Card and Paper Collectibles Show will feature rare and historical postcards and other collectibles.
Cost: Free
Info: jo********@cr****.com or 476-3262
 
St. Agustin annual Fiesta
When: 12 to 5 p.m.
Where: 257 Glenwood Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: A barbecue, games, and a food drive for the Saint Vincent de Paul pantry.
Cost: Adults: $10 (free if pre-ordered); Children: $5 (free if pre-ordered)
Info: 438-3633
 
Tuesday, Sept. 10
New business ribbon-cutting
When: 12 to 1 p.m.
Where: Wings School of Dance, 1 Camp Evers Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Wings School of Dance, part of the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Info: 438-1010
 
Wednesday, Sept. 11
BCE Family Dinner Night
When: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Brewery and Café, 13040 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek
Details: Boulder Creek Brewery and Café will donate 10 percent of the day’s proceeds to help fund the Boulder Creek Elementary School’s 5th grade science camp adventure.
Info: 338-7882
 
Thursday, Sept. 12
Chamber networking happy hour
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Salsa’s Taco Bar, 96 Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Meet-and-greet mixer with local business and public figures hosted by the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Info: 438-1010
 
Saturday, Sept. 14
Art show and sale
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Artisans, 230 Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley
Details: A one-day art show and sale, featuring the artwork of impressionist painter Karin H. Leonard.
Info: 724-5400 or http://karinleonard.com
 
Mooseheart Fix-It Fiesta
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Moose Lodge #545, 2470 El Rancho Drive in Santa Cruz
Details: An authentic Mexican dinner, dance and live auction to benefit the Mooseheart Child City and School.
Cost: $40
Info: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/427225 or 334-8273
 
Sunday, Sept. 15
Native plant gardening workshop
When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Master Gardener Carri Wagner will lead a morning of tips, ideas, and information about gardening with native plants.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348 to register
 
Ceram-A-Rama event
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill Street in Ben Lomond
Details: Family friendly ceramics event will feature artist demonstrations, clay contests, and children’s activities.
Cost: Free
Info: 336-3513 or in**@mo***************.org
 
Sunday school event
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Avenue in Ben Lomond
Details: Pony cart rides, petting zoo, face painting, and balloon animals will be provided for families whose children may be interested in Sunday School programs or youth group.
Cost: Free
Info: 336-5994
 
Basic garden design workshop
When: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Master Gardener Carri Wagner will lead a presentation of the principles of home garden design.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348 to register
 
Tuesday, Sept. 17
Clean Air Workshop
When: 6 to 8 pm
Where: Highlands Park, 8500 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details: The Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District is seeking the input of San Lorenzo Valley residents to gather input on a voluntary program to reduce wintertime wood smoke.
Info: www.montereybaycleanair.org
 
Wednesday, Sept. 18
Gee’s Bend quilt discussion
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Professor Chichi Lovett of Auburn University will lead a discussion of the art and history of the quilts of Gee’s Bend, Ala.
Cost: Free
Info: 427-7717 or pr*@sa*********.org
 
Thursday Sept. 19
Women’s Bible study
When: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Felton Bible Church, 5999 Graham Hill Road in Felton
Detail: “Living Beyond Yourself,” a Beth Moore study focusing on the fruits of the Spirits. Order workbook by Sept. 8.
Cost: $19.50 for workbook
Info: Linda Means at 338-6124
 
Saturday, Sept. 21
River and Road clean-up
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Felton, Lompico, Ben Lomond, and Boulder Creek.
Details: Annual cleanup event in collaboration with Save Our Shores.
Info: 335-1728
 
Tuesday, Sept. 24
Grey Bears Harvest Picnic and 40th anniversary
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Harvey West Park, 326 Evergreen Street in Santa Cruz
Details: A BBQ lunch, speakers and presentations, live music, dancing, and a raffle to celebrate 40 years of Grey Bears.
Cost: Free for everyone 55 and older
Info: 479-1055 or http://greybears.org
 
Friday, Oct. 11
Cub Scout recruitment meeting
When: 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Elementary School, 400 W. Lomond Street in Boulder Creek
Details: Cub Scout Pack 623 will host an informational meeting for prospective scouts in first through fifth grades.
Info: http://Pack623.info
 
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Big Basin Trail Crew volunteer day
When: 9 a.m., second Saturday of each month
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way in Boulder Creek
Details: Volunteers (18 years of age or older) will meet at Park Headquarters to spend a day — rain or shine — working to maintain and preserve the park’s trails.
Info: www.bigbasintrailcrew.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