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.
Saturday, April 26
Church flea market
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: A flea market, featuring 70 vendors, to benefit the church’s humanitarian work in Brazil.
Cost: $15 to reserve a vendor space
Info: 335-6905
Book release reception
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Fire Protection District, 13230 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek
Details: Legacy Planning Law Group will hold an open house to celebrate the release of attorney Greg Broiles’ book, “Understanding Your California Estate Plan.”
Cost: Free
Info: 337-4477
Iris Society event
When: Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street in Santa Cruz
Details: The Santa Cruz Iris Society will host its annual, two-day event.
Cost: Free
Info: www.montereybayiris.org
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
Cougar baseball calamari feed
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: A calamari feed and silent auction to raise funds for SLV High School’s baseball program. Tickets are available at Coffee 9 and Ben Lomond Liquors.
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Info: 247-9929 or ss********@sl****.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 third of his six-part lecture series on the New Age Vision.
Cost: Donations
Info: 251-0225 or ra*@sa*******.com
Sunday, April 27
Trek to the Forbidden Sandhills
When: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Flower lovers will have a rare opportunity to visit the sensitive flower-covered hills of the sand parkland.
Cost: $2
Info: 335-9348
Greywater harvesting workshop
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: LeAnne Ravinale, the Water Conservation Coordinator for the Scotts Valley Water District, will present a slideshow that will show you the tools, training, permits, soaps and the plants that are best suited for greywater. Participants should register in advance.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348
Monday, April 28
Sheriff candidate forum
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Police Department, 155 Center Street in Santa Cruz
Details: Jim Hart, Bob Pursley, and Roger Wildey, the three candidates for Santa Cruz County Sheriff, will speak and take questions at a community forum.
Cost: Free
Info: 239-5542 or he****@cr****.com
Wednesday, April 30
Measure A kick-off party
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: The kick-off for the supporters of Measure A, the bond measure designed to rebuild Scotts Valley Middle School.
Cost: $25 donation, free for children
Info: www.yesona-sv.com
Thursday, May 1
Genealogical Society speaker
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Public Library, 224 Church Street in Santa Cruz
Details: Guest speaker Joanne Stewart will discuss “Creative Approaches to Memoirs.”
Cost: Free
Info: 427-0707
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, 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*****@ba****.com
First Friday Felton Art Walk
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Downtown Felton
Details: Downtown Felton venues host community artist receptions and exhibits.
Cost: Free
Info: www.facebook.com/FirstFridayFelton
Live music at Scopazzi’s
When: 6:30 to 9 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, May 3
Iris open gardens
When: May 3, 4, and 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Brook Lomond Iris Farm, 10310 California Drive in Ben Lomond
Details: Brook Lomond Iris Farm will open its gardens to the public for the plants’ peak bloom time. Demonstrations are conducted throughout the day on how to care and prepare the plants.
Cost: Free
Info: 336-2203
Sunday, May 4
The Santa Cruz Mountains Makers’ Market
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Mountain Community Resources, 6134 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: An open-air, one-day market for creative hobbyists to set up and sell the goods they make. The market will feature makers, live music, and food vendors both packaged and made to order.
Cost: Free
Info: www.scmmakersmarket.com
Mother’s Day at Quail Hollow Ranch
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Simon Stapleton and Karina Gaille will lead a workshop for kids and parents to make a gift of a succulent garden for Mother’s Day card. Participants should register in advance.
Cost: $5
Info: 335-9348
Masters of the Celtic Harp concert
When: 3 p.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: Irish and Scottish harp duo Grainne Hambly and William Jackson will demonstrate their artistry and interpretations of traditional Irish and Scottish music.
Cost: $20 at the door; $15 general admission and $10 for students/seniors in advance
Info: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/663524
Wednesday, May 7
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 presentation by Jeremy Verinski of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.
Cost: $17
Info: 336-8481
Spring Lakes Choir performances
When: Wednesday at 7 p.m.; Thursday at 2 p.m.
Where: Spring Lakes Park Clubhouse, 225 Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley
Details: The Spring Lakes Choir will perform a pair of free concerts, which will include secular, sacred, folk, classical, broadway, and jazz music.
Cost: Donations
Thursday, May 8
Arts nonprofit grand opening
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Art of Santa Cruz Non-Profit Art Center, 1855 41st Avenue, inside the Capitola Mall
Details: The opening of Art of Santa Cruz, a new non-profit local art center, featuring food and wine. Artists will be on-hand throughout the evening.
Cost: Free
Info: ch*****@sc******************.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.
Saturday, May 17
SVHS Hall of Fame induction
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: The SVHS Falcon Club will induct the Hall of Fame class of 2014. This year’s inductees are Hayley Huxtable, Jenn Brumbaugh, Dane Stevens, Artie Atencio, and Corey Sheredy. The evening will consist of a social hour, dinner, and awards ceremony.
Cost: $45
Info: be*******@co*****.net
Sunday, May 18
Beekeeping workshop
When: 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Randy Fox and Wayne Pitts will discuss their expectations and experiences with beekeeping as well as explain the dos and don’ts of this profession. Participants should register in advance.
Cost: $3
Info: 335-9348
Thursday, May 22
Willing Suspension Armchair Theater
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Willing Suspension Armchair Theater presents “For The Love of Dog,” a tribute to man’s best friend featuring poetry and excerpts from prose written throughout history and read to you by four of dog’s best friends.
Cost: Donations
Info: sf******@wc****.com
Thursday, June 5
Genealogical Society speaker
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Public Library, 224 Church Street in Santa Cruz
Details: Guest speaker Debbie Simms, Co-director of Local Family History Center
will discuss “The mystery of the Family History Center of Santa Cruz.”
Cost: Free
Info: 427-0707
ONGOING
Free Yard Waste Clean-Up Days
Where: Ben Lomond Transfer Station, Newell Creek Road in Ben Lomond
When: April 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
SLV Museum exhibit
When: Wednesdays to Sundays 12 to 4 p.m.
Where: SLV Museum, 12547 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek
Details: “Crystals, Caves, and Kilns” explores the natural and cultural history of limestone, lime, and marble in the Felton and Santa Cruz areas.
Cost: Donations
Info: 338-8382
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***@cb******.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*@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
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