Datebook

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Saturday Nov. 23
St. John’s Christmas Craft Fair
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: St. John’s Parish Hall, 120 Russell Avenue in Felton
Details: Local Crafters will be present, selling their arts, crafts, jewelry and more.
Info: 588-9223
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
Firehouse craft faire
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Continues, Sunday, Nov. 24
Where: Felton Fire, 131 Kirby Street, in Felton
Details: More than 30 crafters, breakfast and lunch food items and a visit from Santa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days to benefit Felton Fire Auxiliary.
Info: 335-4422
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
Kirking O’ the Tartans
When: 6 p.m.
Where: St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Avenue in Ben Lomond
Details: An annual Scottish tradition featuring a Kirking ceremony, followed by a Scottish dinner, bagpipes, and dancing.
Cost: Donations
Info: 336-5994
Sunday, Nov. 24
Camp Joy wreath sale
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Camp Joy, 131 Camp Joy Road in Boulder Creek
Details: Camp Joy, a non-profit, family-run teaching farm, will have dried wreaths,
garlic and onion braids, candles, honey, and other goodies for sale
Info: [email protected] or 338-3651
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
Restorative Yoga Workshop Fundraiser
When: 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Center for Healing, 6144 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: A relaxing, healing yoga practice, accessible to all, led by Joyce Anue. Proceeds will benefit Valley Churches United Missions.
Cost: Donations
Info: Register at 335-5776
Thursday, Nov. 28
Thanksgiving Community Dinner
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Everyone is invited. Don’t be home alone. Join your friends and make new ones.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-6900
Friday, Nov. 29
Boulder Creek holiday festival
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Boulder Creek
Details: Community holiday celebration featuring dining, dancing, live music, children’s activities, carriage rides and Santa.
Info: [email protected]
Large book sale
When: 12 to 4 p.m., Friday through Sunday
Where: SLV Museum, 12547 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek
Details: The gift store for the SLV Museum will be offering a 15 percent discount on large books.
Info: 338-8382
Saturday, Nov. 30
The Nutcracker Ballet
When: 1 and 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
Where: Crocker Theater at Cabrillo College, Lower Perimeter Road in Aptos
Details: Cabrillo theater’s production of “The Nutcracker Ballet.”
Cost: $22
Info: www.IADance.com
Wednesday, Dec. 4
Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:35 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen Street in Santa Cruz
Details: A special Ladies’ Day luncheon, featuring a catered lunch by Barbara & Co., and entertainment by the famous Bobbi Ward Singers.
Cost: $16
Info: 336-8481
Spring Lakes Park Choir Christmas concert
When: 7 p.m., and again Dec. 5 at 2 p.m.
Where: Spring Lakes Park Clubhouse, 225 Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley
Details: The Spring Lakes Park Choir will hold its annual Christmas concert, featuring traditional, classical, popular, sacred, secular and humorous selections.
Cost: Donations
Thursday, Dec. 5
VCUM Holiday Gala
When: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Scopazzi’s, 13300 Big Basin Way in Boulder Creek
Details: A dinner, auction and raffle event to benefit Valley Churches United Missions’ holiday projects and Emergency Food Pantry.
Cost: $55 in advance, $60 at the door
Info: 336-8258
Saturday, Dec. 7
Symphony fundraiser
When: 12 to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
Where: Santa Cruz and Aptos
Details: Visit 5 unique and beautiful homes with a holiday theme in Santa Cruz and Aptos and experience beautiful gardens and breathtaking ocean views, browse through the Holiday Gift Boutique, and enjoy refreshments. Proceeds benefit the Santa Cruz County Symphony.
Cost: $30
Info: 427-0760 or www.slscc.org
SV Tree Lighting
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual holiday kickoff will feature Santa Claus, carols, hot chocolate and cookies, and the lighting of Christmas trees.
Info: 438-1010
Sunday, Dec. 8
Felton Presbyterian Church’s annual Christmas Program
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: The program will include special music by the choir, worship team, and various soloists, and will also include congregational carol singing, a Christmas play, and a free soup dinner after.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-6900
Thursday, Dec. 12
Willing Suspension Armchair Theater
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Local actors will present selections from Charles Dickens’ “Bleak House.”
Cost: Donations
Info: edwineigner@gmail.com or [email protected]
Sunday, Dec. 15
Messiah Sing-Along
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 220 Elk Street in Santa Cruz
Details: Join the Santa Cruz Stake Choir and guest organist James Welch in the singing of George Frideric Handel’s classic oratorio, The Messiah, with scriptural text from the King James Bible.
Cost: Free
Info: 706-7360
Friday, Dec. 20
Red Cross blood drive
When: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: The Red Cross will be accepting donations of blood. Use sponsor code: FELTON to schedule an appointment.
Info: 1-800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org
Saturday, Dec. 21
Holiday Redwood Loop Walk: The Nutcracker
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way in Boulder Creek
Details: A festive walk in the famous old-growth redwoods at Big Basin with docent Karen DeMello. We’ll listen to The Nutcracker Suite and imagine the forest performing the ballet along the easy, level, half-mile Redwood Loop.
Cost: Free
Info: 338-8860
Thursday, Dec. 26
Red Cross blood drive
When: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Hilton, 6001 La Madrona Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: The Red Cross will be accepting donations of blood. Use sponsor code: HILTONSV to schedule an appointment.
Info: 1-800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org
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
MCT’s It’s A Wonderful Life
When: Nov. 22 to Dec. 15, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
Where: Park Hall, 9525 Mill Street in Ben Lomond
Details: A fully staged production and adaptation of the Frank Capra holiday classic.
Cost: $20 general admission; $17 for students and seniors; $10 for 12 and under
Info: www.mctshows.org or www.brownpapertickets.com
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
Senior pinochle game
When: Tuesdays at 2 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: An open game of pinochle.
Cost: $2 for members; $3 for non-members
Info: 438-8666
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: 9 a.m. Tuesdays, 12 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 to confirm
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