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.
Saturday, April 5
Preschool children’s dance
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Hosted by the Agape Dance Academy, a free preschool dance class will be offered for children ages 3 to 6.
Cost: Free
Info: Reserve a spot at 359-0850
Genealogical Society beginner’s workshop
When: 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Santa Cruz Public Library, 224 Church Street in Santa Cruz
Details: Introductory workshop is aimed towards those interested getting started with their family genealogy.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-0591
Family Easter celebration
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Methodist Church, 12855 Boulder Street in Boulder Creek
Details: A family themed Easter egg hunt, followed by games and a sing-along with Freesia Raine.
Cost: Free
Info: www.bcumc.com or 338-6232
Sunday, April 6
Big Basin guided hikes
When: 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way in Boulder Creek
Details: Docents will lead a pair of hikes through Big Basin. At 10 a.m., Docent Steve Stolper will lead a challenging 5-mile hike to Buzzard’s Roost. At 12 p.m., Docent Barry Grimm will lead a leisurely 4-hour, 4-mile hike through the redwood and Douglas-fir forest in the park’s back country.
Cost: Free
Info: 338-8860
Book and media sale
When: 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: Downtown Santa Cruz Public Library, 224 Church Street in Santa Cruz
Details: The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries will be selling CDs, DVDs, and books for your summer reading.
Cost: Whatever you buy
Info: 427-7716 or fr*****@*********pl.org
Tuesday, April 8
Job-seeker workshop
When: 6 to 7 p.m.
Where: Gateway Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Ken Winters hosts a free workshop to help job seekers find work.
Cost: Free
Info: www.hirewire.org
Wednesday, April 9
Felton 4-H open house
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley Elementary Multipurpose Room, 7155 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Felton 4-H will host an open house event to highlight the organization’s activities.
Cost: Free
Info: fe******@***oo.com
Library friends celebration
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: The Friends of the Scotts Valley Public Library will celebrate 5 years with a beer-tasting birthday party to celebrate the organization’s achievements.
Info: http://www.fsvpl.org/
Thursday, April 10
Death Over Dessert
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Mountain Community Resources, 6134 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: A casual discussion on end-of-life issues over coffee/tea and dessert.
Cost: Free
Info: Register at 234-4508
Friday, April 11
SLVHS Fashion Show
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School, 7105 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: An annual fashion show featuring student-designed clothing.
Cost: $7 General admission; $5 for students, seniors and staff; $10 for VIP seating
Info: 335-4425
Saturday, April 12
Model Railroad Exhibit
When: Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road in Felton
Details: The California Central Coast Model Railroad Club will be displaying its On30 modular railroad in Bret Harte Hall
Cost: Free (parking and train ride not included)
Info: 335-4484 or www.roaringcamp.com
Easter Food Drive
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Safeway, 6255 Graham Hill Road in Felton
Details: Valley Churches United Missions will be collecting donations as part of its Valley Easter Project.
Info: 336-8258
Youth art gallery reception
When: 12 to 6 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill Street in Ben Lomond
Details: This exhibit will be showcasing Local Youth Art that is created through the youth programs at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center.
Cost: Free
Info: 336-3513 or in**@***************er.org
New Age Vision Lecture Series
When: 6 p.m.
Where: The Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Ron Lampi will begin offering the second of his five-part lecture series on the New Age Vision.
Cost: Donations
Info: 251-0225 or ra*@*******ch.com
Live music at Scopazzi’s
When: 6:45 to 8:45 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
Sunday, April 13
Collectibles show
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Santa Cruz Post Card and Paper Collectibles Show will feature rare and historical postcards and other collectibles.
Cost: Free
Info: jo********@****io.com or 476-3262
Arbor habitat hike
When: 12 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 North Big Trees Road in Felton
Details: Docent Barry Grimm will lead a 4-hour, 5-mile hike exploring four amazingly different habitats.
Cost: $10 for parking
Info: 335-7077
Wednesday, April 16
Meet the Candidates forum
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: 1900 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz
Details: Local candidates running for Sheriff, City Council, Board of Supervisors, School Board, and more will meet with voters and take questions.
Cost: Donations
Info: Santacruzfreedomforum.org or 708-8626
Thursday, April 17
Marketing workshop
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: A free monthly workshop to help business owners connect to the clients and customers
Cost: Free
Info: 222-2100 or lb****@*************nc.com
Positive Parenting workshop
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Highlands Park Children Development Center, 8490 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details: Triple P will host a free workshop for parents that will cover fighting and aggression in children between the ages of 2 and 7.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-6605
Friday, April 18
Red Cross blood drive
When: 1 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, April 19
Boulder Creek Eggs-travaganza
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Redwood Elementary School, Highway 9 in Boulder Creek
Details: An children’s egg hunt event featuring treats, activities, food, and a visit from the bunny.
Info: 338-4144
Roaring Camp egg hunt train
When: Saturday and Sunday; 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m.
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road in Felton
Details: Roaring Camp’s annual Eggs-traordinary Egg Hunt features Easter fun, prizes, treats, and a storybook train ride.
Cost: $26 for adults, $19 for children (2-12 years). Children under 2 are free
Info: Reserve tickets at 335-4484 or www.roaringcamp.com
Saturday, April 26
Little Basin Camping and Recreation Festival
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Little Basin Group Campground and Cabins, 21700 Little Basin Road in Boulder Creek
Details: A celebration of camping and getting outside, celebrating the Earth, nature, and the great outdoors. The event will feature hikes, tours, family activities, games and art for kids, live music, outdoor classes and demonstrations, educational booths, displays and vendors.
Cost: Free
Info: www.WOLFSchool.org or 338-8018
Friday, May 2
Rotary Club Luau
When: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Hotel Paradox, 611 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz
Details: Scotts Valley Rotary Club will be hosting a luau fundraiser, featuring a Hawaiian-themed buffet, a live auction, ukulele lessons, a hula dance show, and hula lessons.
Cost: $75 per person
Info: http://svrotaryluau.brownpapertickets.com or sr*****@****ed.com
Saturday, May 10
Ben Lomond library celebration
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: The Ben Lomond Community Library, 9525 Mill Street in Ben Lomond
Details: The Ben Lomond Community Library is celebrating 100 years with a plaque unveiling, ice cream social and book sale.
Cost: Free
Info: benlomondlibrary.org.
ONGOING
Free Yard Waste Clean-Up Days
Where: Ben Lomond Transfer Station, Newell Creek Road in Ben Lomond
When: April 11-12, 18-19, 25-26.
Details: San Lorenzo Valley residents (95005, 95006, 95007, 95018 and 95041) can drop off clean, sorted yard waste.
Cost: Free
Info: www.mbuapcd.org
Parent and Child play group
When: Wednesdays through October, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park
Details: Hosted by Mountain Community Resources, parents and their young children meet for play, group activities, music, and healthy snacks.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-6605 or co***@******es.org
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
Boulder Creek Zumba
When: Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation and Parks District, 13333 Middleton Avenue in Boulder Creek
Details: Cecelia Kelly will lead a weekly Zumba class. Participants will get a great workout in a dance party atmosphere.
Cost: $10
Info: http://ceciliakelly.zumba.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
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*@*********pl.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
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***@*****st.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*********@*******al.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******@*******al.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**@**********an.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