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. 14
Girl Scout school supply drive
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: SLV High School, 7105 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: The Girl Scouts’ 4th Annual “Stuff the Bus” school supplies drive will accept donations for all San Lorenzo Valley schools.
 
Ohlone Day
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 Big Trees Park Road in Felton
Details: Learn the traditional basketry, songs and musical instruments, stories, dances, tools, language, and history of the native Ohlone people
Cost: Free, $10 for parking
Info: www.mountainparks.org or 335-7077
 
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
 
Introduction to yoga discussion
When: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Core Fitness and Pilates Studio, 4859 Scotts Valley Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: A discussion about the merits of yoga for those considering trying it out.
Cost: Free
Info: www.shannonmcquaideyoga.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
Senior Center pancake breakfast
When: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Highlands Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Cost: $5 for adults and $2.50 for children
Info: 336-8900 or se*************@cr****.com
 
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 and 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
Business plan workshop
When: 8 a.m.
Where: Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Business consultant Keith Holtaway will lead a workshop hosted by the SLV Chamber of Commerce to help local entrepreneurs create one-page business plans
Info: http://backtableconsulting.com. 
 
Clean Air Workshop
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
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, Sept. 27
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
 
Sunday, Oct. 6
Dinner club summer dinner
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Contact for location
Details: The Santa Cruz Mountains Gourmet Dinner Club will host its annual summer dinner featuring filet mignon, wild mushroom lasagna, wild meat sausages and wild blueberry pie among salads and sides.
Cost: $25
Info: cz****@co*****.net or 336-8098
 
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
 
Saturday, Oct. 12      
Chili cook-off
When: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Rec Hall, 13333 Middleton Avenue in Boulder Creek
Details: Chili cooking and tasting event will highlight the chili-cooking prowess of the San Lorenzo Valley.
Info: sl********@ya***.com or 588-1387
 
 
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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