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.
Friday, Jan. 17
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, Jan. 18
Introduction to Yoga Class
When: 2 to 3 p.m.
Where: 4859 Scotts Valley Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: Shannon McQuaide will lead a free introduction to yoga class.
Cost: Free
Info: 431-0850 or http://shannonmcquaideyoga.com
Poetry book debut
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9 in Felton 
Details: Ron Lampi will debut his new book “Poetry / Is, A Selection of Poems about Poetry & the Poet’s Calling.”
Cost: Free (donations accepted)
Info: 251-0225 or ra*@sa*******.com
Sunday, Jan. 19
Sunday, Jan. 19
Guest priests from Tanzania
When: 8 a.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive in Scotts Valley
Details:Bishop Sadock Makaya and Lay Minister Gervas Ntahamba, from the Diocese of W. Tanganyika, will visit for a guest sermon.
Info: 438-4360
Senior Center pancake breakfast
When: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Highlands Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details: Hosted by the Highlands Senior Center, guests will be served hot pancakes and other breakfast treats to support the center’s programs.
Cost: $5 for adults and $2.50 for children
Info: 336-8900 or se*************@cr****.com
Historic Crafts for Kids
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road in Felton
Details: Park Interpreter Lee Summers will lead a class making items that come from Ohlone, Mission, and early American traditions.
Cost: $5
Info: 335-9348 to register
‘The Life and Times of Isadora Duncan’
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Park Hall, 9400 Mill Street in Ben Lomond
Details: Free event to celebrate the artist and dancer, Isadora Duncan, who was an early leader in the women’s liberation movement.
Cost: Free
Info: 338-6578
Saturday, Jan. 25
Red Cross blood drive
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: GateWay Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road in Scotts Valley
Details: The Red Cross will be accepting donations of blood. Use sponsor code: GWBCBLOOD to schedule an appointment.
Info: 1-800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org
French Broom removal day
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: The CNPS Habitat Restoration Program is seeking volunteers to help eradicate the invasive French Broom plant from park trails.
Info: 335-9348
Genealogical Society Workshop
When: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Library, 13390 West Park Avenue in Boulder Creek
Details: A genealogy workshop will cover how to create an ancestral tree using Ancestry.com Library Edition.
Cost: Free
Info: Registration at pr*@sa*********.org or 427-7717.
Sunday, Jan. 26
Grand opening
Ashby Confections and Chocolate Shoppe
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 16-C Victor Square, in Scotts Valley
Details: A new chocolate shop will give free samples, 20 percent off all purchases and a chance to meet the owner.
Info: 454-8299
Tuesday, Jan. 28
SLV Museum Community Day
When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Ristorante Casa Nostra, 9217 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details: Casa Nostra is sponsoring a Community Day in support of the San Lorenzo Valley Museum and its programs. Fifteen percent of the day’s proceeds will benefit the museum.
Info: 338-8382
Friday, Jan. 31
Ukulele Spaghetti Extravaganza
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: SLV Middle School gym, 7179 Hacienda Way in Felton
Details: A spaghetti dinner, silent raffle, auction, and ukulele jam session to support the music programs in San Lorenzo Valley schools.
Cost: $15 for adults; $8 children
Info: to*********@co*****.net or 704-7027
Saturday, Feb. 1
Super Bowl crab feed
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: A crab dinner to support the nonprofit Aurelia Rose, which supports families suffering from fetal or early infant loss.
Cost: $40 adults; Children 10 and under are free.
Info: www.aureliarose.org
SLV athletics crab feed
When: 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Zayante Fire Protection District, 7700 East Zayante Road in Felton
Details: The SLV Athletic Boosters club is holding their annual crab feed fundraiser to support the athletics programs at SLV schools.
Cost: $45
Info: http://slvcrabfeed.org
Wednesday, Feb. 5
SLV Grad Night benefit
When: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Brewery, 13040 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek
Details: Boulder Creek Brewery will donate a percentage of sales to support the SLV High School Grad Night.
Info: 338-7882
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 catered lunch by Barbara & Co., followed by a talk by Jim Fullerton: “My African Safaris.”
Cost: $17
Info: 336-8481
Saturday, Feb. 8
How to become invisible hike
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way in Boulder Creek
Details: Docent Steve Stolper will lead a 3-mile, 4-hour hike to practice techniques to increase our nature awareness and reduce our disturbance in the forest.
Cost: Free (parking not included)
Info: 338-8860
ONGOING
‘A Midwinter Night’s Dream’
When: Thursdays through Saturdays at 7 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. until Jan. 19
Where: SLV Middle School Dollhouse Theater, 7179 Hacienda Way in Felton
Details: SLVHS Drama presents a winterized version of a beloved Shakespearian comedy.
Cost: $10; $8 for students/staff/seniors
Info: 335-5460
Free Positive Parenting workshops
When: Jan. 23 and 30; 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Mountain Community Resources, 6134 Highway 9 in Felton, Vine Hill Elementary School Music Room, 151 Vine Hill School Road in Scotts Valley
Details: A workshop to help parents address and cope with their children’s fears, as well as instill confidence, competence, and resilience.
Cost: Free
Info: 465-2217 or http://first5scc.org/calendar/parent-trainings
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
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
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
Free laughter yoga
When: 10:30 a.m. Sundays
Where: Luminescence Day Spa and Tea Room, 13140 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Cost: Free
Info: Lizzie Lochner, 338-7546
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: 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 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
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
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: 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