Datebook

Submit Datebook items to pb******@*********er.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.
Tuesday, March 1
‘Are we human guinea pigs?’
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9 in Felton.
Details: Join Lance Leonard to learn about the health issues related to genetically modified foods and how to make a difference.
Cost: Free
Wednesday, March 2
Sons in Retirement Luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz (near Costco)
Speaker: Randy Brown, local historian, will speak to SIRS Branch 36, Scotts Valley-SLV, on local influences on professional baseball.
Cost: $15, guests free one time
Info: Dave, 336-8481
San Lorenzo Valley CERT Class begins
When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; continues every Wednesday in March and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 2
Where: Felton Fire Station, 131 Kirby St.
Details: Free Community Emergency Response Training will train local people to cope with the aftermath of a disaster.
Info: Carla Williams, 335-6606 or ca****@******es.org
Highway 9 ‘Eye on the Bay’ to air
When: 7 p.m.
Where: On television, CBS 5
Details: CBS television crews filmed “Eye on the Bay” in Boulder Creek several weeks ago. The segment will air tonight.
Info: http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/show/eye-on-the-bay/
Thursday, March 3
SV Chamber ribbon cutting
When: Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Edward Jones Financial office, 221 Mount Hermon Road, Ste. F, in Scotts Valley
Details: A light lunch will be served to welcome Cheryl Rebottaro to her new office in Scotts Valley.
Info: 438-1010
Learning disability help
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Twin Lakes Church, Room 704, 2701 Cabrillo College Drive, in Aptos
Details: Monthly meeting of the Central Coast Learning Disabilities Association
Info: ce*************@***oo.com
Friday, March 4
Scotts Valley Art Night
When: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley High Student Union, 555 Glenwood Drive
Details: This ninth-annual showcase will highlight visual arts, graphic design and International Baccalaureate arts.
‘Honk’ opens
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bethany University Theater, 800 Bethany Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Christian Youth Theater Santa Cruz’s production of the story of “The Ugly Duckling” will run two weekends through March 13
Cost: $12 adults, $9 students and seniors
Info: www.cytsantacruz.org
Sunday, March 6
Beginning birding
When: 8 to 10 a.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Join Eric Feuss from the Santa Cruz Bird Club for a leisurely hike to learn about birds in the park.
Info: 335-9348
Valley Women’s Club general meeting
When: 11:30 to 2 p.m.
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: Mark Stone will be the featured speaker as the VWC announces committee members and gives program updates. Guests should take a dish for potluck-style lunch.
Info: Karen, 355-8231
In Search of Herps
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Curious people of all ages are invited to join herpetologist Paul Haskins in a search for reptiles and amphibians.
Info: 335-9348
Saturday, March 12
Free CPR classes
When: 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Where: American Red Cross, 2960 Soquel Ave., in Santa Cruz
Details: Limited space; pre-registration required
Info: 462-2881
Friday, March 18
American Red Cross blood drive
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9
Details: Call or go online to make an appointment, using sponsor code FELTON.
Info: www.redcrossblood.org or 800-733-2767