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, Oct. 25
Jazz music
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: The Trout Farm Inn, 7701 East Zayante Road in Felton
Details: Live Jazz music featuring Paul and Joe.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-4317
 
Saturday, Oct. 26
Harvest & Crafts Fair
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: St. Philip the Apostle Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: Local artists and craftspeople will be selling their works for the early holiday shopper.
Info: 438-4360 or [email protected]
Pumpkin carving event
When: 12 to 4 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Library, 13390 W. Park Avenue in Boulder Creek
Details: Children will carve and decorate pumpkins.
Cost: Free
Info: 427-7703
Fall Festival
When: 12 to 4 p.m.
Where: Community Covenant Church, 2700 El Rancho Drive in Santa Cruz
Details: A harvest event with pumpkin decorating, carnival-type games and
trick-or-treating. Bring a gently used coat for donation.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-4276
Oar Else! gaming demo at Coffee 9
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Coffee 9, 9509 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details: Come play Oar Else!, a new cooperative card game by a local game producer.
Cost: Free
Info: http://www.oarelse.com/
Lompico Halloween bash
When: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Zayante Fire Department, 7700 East Zayante Road in Felton
Details: Costumes, carnival games, children’s events, candy and cake walks in a family friendly environment.
Cost: Free
Info: [email protected]
Scotts Valley Halloween sidewalk festival
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: 230 Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley
Details: An afternoon of live music, refreshments, costume contests, and a silent auction to benefit local artists.
Info: 439-9094
Spooky night hike
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way in Boulder Creek
Details: An evening theatrical hike will recount “The Missing Arm of William Waddell,” the tale of Big Basin’s last lumber mill owner and his fateful encounter with a grizzly bear.
Cost: $10
Info: 338-8860
Sunday, Oct. 27
Hammer-Marcum awards
When: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details:  An awards celebration to honor 3 exceptional community volunteers in SLV. 
Cost: $12
Info: 338-6578
Friday, Nov. 1
Day of the Dead celebration
When: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation Hall, 13333 Middleton Avenue in Boulder Creek
Details: A community celebration that honors the memory of those who have passed with a potluck and festivities.
Cost: Donations
Info: [email protected] or 338-2540
Saturday, Nov. 2
Watershed symposium
When: 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: A symposium to celebrate and inspire the watershed community to balance the needs of nature and people in one place.
Cost: Free
Info: www.onewateronepeople.org
Introductory yoga class
When: 2 to 3 p.m.
Where: 4859 Scotts Valley Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: A yoga introduction class taught by Shannon McQuaide.
Cost: Free
Info: www.shannonmcquaideyoga.com
SLV Grad Night fundraiser
When: 3:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: SLV Cafeteria, 7155 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: A dinner event featuring soups, salads, and chili to support the San Lorenzo Valley High School Grad Night.
Cost: $12
Info: [email protected]
Sunday, Nov. 3
Intro to birding
When: 8 to 10 a.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road in Felton
Details: Eric Feuss from the Santa Cruz Bird Club will lead a hike through Quail Hollow Ranch in search of local birds.
Info: 335-9348 to register.
Gardening with raised beds
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road in Felton
Details: A master gardener will lead a workshop of methods and materials needed to create raised beds for your garden. 
Info: 335-9348 to register.
Monday, Nov. 4
Continental Congress performance
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: SVMS students, along with community members, will recreate the debates of the Second Continental Congress.
Cost: Free
Wednesday, Nov. 6
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 lunch by Barbara & Co., followed by a talk by Monique Lee (the Bat Lady) explaining the ecological value of bats.
Cost: $16
Info: 336-8481
Saturday, Nov. 9
Gem society gift show
When: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Live Oak Grange, 1900 17^th Avenue in Santa Cruz
Details: A holiday gift show featuring jewelry, beads, jewelry-making supplies, fossils, rocks and minerals, geodes, and publications.
Cost: Free
Info: www.scmgs.org
Pasta Palooza
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: A pasta feed to benefit technological improvements at Scotts Valley Middle School.
Cost: Adults: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Children: $10 in advance; $12 at the door
Info: [email protected]
ONGOING
Roaring Camp Holiday Lights Train
When: Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 29 to Dec. 21; and Sunday to Monday, Dec. 22 and 23 at 5, 6:30, and 8 p.m.
Where: Neptune’s Kingdom, Beach Street in Santa Cruz
Details: The annual holiday lights train features a 60-minute, fully decorated train ride featuring hot cider, Christmas carols, and a visit from Santa.
Cost: $28 for adults, and $22 for children between 2 and 12
Info: 335-4484 or www.roaringcamp.com.
 
SLVHS bingo fundraiser
When: Mondays, 4 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen Street in Santa Cruz
Details: A weekly 18-game bingo program to benefit the athletics programs at San Lorenzo Valley High School.
Info: 335-4425
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: [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]
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
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