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, 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
Fall book sale
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street in Santa Cruz
Details: The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries will hold its big fall book sale, selling used books by the pound.
Cost: $2 per pound of books, $5 per grocery bag of books after 1 p.m.
Info: 427-7707 x 7796 or http://fscpl.org
Banana Slug String Band show
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Library, 13390 West Park Avenue in Boulder Creek
Details: The Banana Slug String Band will perform a family friendly concert about water conservation.
Cost: Free
Info: 430-4627
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: ds*****@co*****.net
Albacore dinner fundraiser
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Castroville Recreation Center, 11261 Crane Street in Castroville
Details: The Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project and the Castroville Rotary Club will host an albacore dinner to support efforts to restore the native salmon and steelhead trout population.
Cost: $17 adults; $10 kids 12 and under
Info: 688-4257
Monday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day dinner
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Scopazzi’s Restaurant, 13300 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: Veterans are encouraged to wear uniforms and bring memorabilia to share.
Cost: $35 vets and active duty, $40 general, $45 at the door
RSVP: SLV Museum, 338-8382 or www.slvmuseum.com
Wednesday, Nov. 13
BCE Family Dinner Night
When: 4 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Red Pearl Chinese Cuisine, 13151 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek
Details: The Red Pearl will donate 20 percent of the night’s proceeds to Boulder Creek Elementary’s 2^nd graders for field trips and books for the classroom. 
Info: www.redpearlonline.com or 338-9800
 
Thursday, Nov. 14
Parenting workshop
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Brook Knoll Elementary School, 151 Brook Knoll Drive in Santa Cruz
Details: Triple P will be hosting a workshop covering ways to address the stress of parenting and how to maintain your relationship with your partner.
Cost: Free
Info: www.first5scc.org/workshop-coping-stress-supporting-your-partner
 
National Geographic Santa Cruz Map Launch
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Hotel Paradox, 611 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz
Details: Join Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and Hilltromper for the launch of the brand new National Geographic “Trails Illustrated: Big Basin/Santa Cruz Parks and Preserves” map.
Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/160349470842916/?ref=22
 
Historic double feature
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Historian Randall Brown will screen “Phantom of the Forest,” a silent film from 1925 that was shot in Felton, along with his documentary “When Redwoods Had Names.”
Cost: $3
Info: ol*******@ao*.com
 
Friday, Nov. 15
Art gallery opening
When: 3 p.m.
Where: The White Raven, 6253 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Photographic artist Ron Lampi will be on-hand to open a gallery of his art pieces, which will run through December.
Info: 335-3611
 
Saturday, Nov. 16
Round Table Pizza 40^th anniversary
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Round Table Pizza, 6267 Graham Hill Road in Felton
Details: The Felton Round Table will host a celebration of 40 years in business with free wine and hors d’oeuvres.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-5344
Book series introduction
When: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Local author June M. Pace will debut and discuss her new book series The Benjamin McTish series.
Cost: Free
Info: www.benjaminmctish.blogspot.com
 
Sunday, Nov. 17
Orienteering for kids workshop
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Children ages 6 and older will learn the basics of how to set and follow a trail in this fun and active afternoon with naturalist Lee Summers and a park docent. Participants should register in advance.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348
 
Tuesday, Nov. 19
Medicare workshop for seniors
When: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: An educational forum for seniors to learn more about Medicare.
Cost: Free
Info: 462-5510
Saturday Nov. 23
VCUM Thanksgiving food drive
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley and Felton Safeways, 253 Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley and 6255 Graham Hill Road in Felton, respectively
Details: Volunteers will be on-hand accepting donations to benefit VCUM’s Thanksgiving Project.
Info: 336-8258 x 221
 
Fungus Foray
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Join the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz on a quest for mushrooms along the Quail Hollow Ranch trails. Learn about fungus identification and the habitats that they enjoy followed by a picnic of cooked mushrooms. Participants should register in advance.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-9348
 
Sunday, Nov. 24
Quail Hollow Ranch house tour
When: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Naturalist, Lee Summers will lead a tour through the Quail Hollow Ranch House. Learn about its history from Sun-Kissed Ranch to Sunset Magazine and beyond. Participants should register in advance.
Cost: $2
Info: 335-9348
 
ONGOING
Free yardwaste drop-off
When: Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 8-9, 15-16, 22-23
Where: Ben Lomond Transfer Station, Newell Creek Road in Ben Lomond
Details: Free drop-off of yardwaste for SLV residents in ZIP codes 95005, 95006, 95007, 95018, and 95041.
Info: 647-9418 x 227
Valley Christmas Project Holiday Boutique
When: Weekdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Weekends 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Valley Churches United Missions, 9400 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details: A boutique selling donated items to raise funds for VCUM’s Valley Christmas Project.
Info: 336-8258 x 221
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: 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