Datebook

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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 Dec. 13
Fundraiser dinner and Neverland holiday show
When: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: An evening including dinner, music, variety show and a theatrical performance of Neverland.
Cost: $15
Info: 338-4144 or www.bcrpd.org
Live music at the Trout Farm
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Trout Farm Inn, 7701 East Zayante Road in Felton
Details: The Trout Farm Inn will host live jazz music featuring Paul and Joe.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-4317
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
Saturday, Dec. 14
Grand opening and holiday party
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Awaken Massage Therapy, 5353 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. E in Scotts Valley
Details: Dual celebration will include refreshments, gift sale, and a raffle.
Cost: Free
Info: 461-1731
Boomeria carol sing-along
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Boomeria, 60 Verde Drive, Santa Cruz (Bonny Doon)
Details: Pipe organist and organ builder Bill Visscher will lead carols, followed by apple cider and cookies. Dress warmly.
For information: Preston Boomer, 426-2617
Info: http://home.comcast.net/%7epqboom/tour/carolinvite.pdf
Sunday, Dec. 15
Birding for Beginners
When: 8 a.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground, Graham Hill Road in Felton
Details: Join a park naturalist on an early morning stroll to spot the different birds of the park.
Cost: $10 for parking
Info: 335-7077.
Ghost Mountain Riders food drive
When: Noon
Where: The Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen Street in Santa Cruz
Details: The 3rd Annual Bikers Food Drive will collect canned goods for those in need.
Cost: $10 donation and all the cans you can carry
Messiah Sing-Along
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 220 Elk Street in Santa Cruz
Details: Santa Cruz Stake Choir and guest organist James Welch will lead a singing of Handel’s classic oratorio, The Messiah, with scriptural text from the King James Bible.
Cost: Free
Info: 706-7360
Christmas tree trimming and chili cook-off
When:  10 a.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive
Details: A festive advent service followed by tree trimming, a friendly chili cook-off, and carol singing.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-4360
Tuesday, Dec. 17
Holiday Concert
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley High School Student Union, 555 Glenwood Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: The SVMS and SVHS Band and Choir’s annual holiday concert.
Cost: Donations
Info: www.svhsmusicdept.wordpress.com
Thursday, Dec. 19
Winter concert
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Camp Redwood Glen, 3100 Bean Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The SLV Middle School bands combined middle and high school choir, the high school band and Music Workshop students perform their winter concert.
Cost: A canned food item or a suggested $2 donation
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
“The Nutcracker” ballet
When: 8 p.m., continues Dec. 21 and 22 at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street, in Santa Cruz
Details: A classic performance of the Nutcracker ballet.
Cost: $15 and up
Info: www.scbt.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 ½ mile walk while listening to the Nutcracker Suite in the famous old-growth redwoods at Big Basin with docent Karen DeMello.
Cost: Free
Info: 338-8860
Photo exhibit reception
When: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Cruz’n Cellular, 266 Mt. Hermon Road, Ste. Q in Scotts Valley
Details: A reception featuring an exhibition of photographer Ron Lampi’s collections “Studies in Ice” and “Plant Compositions.”
Cost: Free
Info: 430-0663 or 251-0225
Sunday, Dec. 22
“Christmas in Heaven” children’s pageant
When: 5 p.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive
Details: A pageant for children and adults written and directed by Shelley Phillips, followed by a festive meal and children’s Christmas crafts. 
Cost: Free
Info: 438-4360
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Christmas eve services at many churches in the valley.
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
New Year’s Eve gala
When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Sponsored by Friends of the Boys & Girls Club of the Valleys, the event will feature live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a raffle for a BMW.
Cost: $35
Info: 246-3081
ONGOING
Holiday gift-wrapping
When: Fridays through Sundays, and Dec. 20 to 24
Where: Kmart, 270 Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Holiday gift-wrapping to support SLV High’s Grad Night.
Cost: Donations
MCT’s It’s A Wonderful Life
When: Nov. 22 to Dec. 15, Fridays and Saturdays 8p.m., Sunday matinees at 2p.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
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 8p.m.
Where: Neptune’s Kingdom, Beach Street in Santa Cruz
Details: 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
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 ext. 221
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
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:

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Senior line dancing
When: 12 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 a.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

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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

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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
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,

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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: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: For dancers age 8 and older
Cost: Drop in by donation
Info:

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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

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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

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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