Datebook

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Saturday, June 7
Improv Fix
Beginners are welcome to join in theater games and exercises from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Boulder Creek Recreation Center. The cost is $5.
Saturday, June 7
Golden Standard Barbershop Chorus performance
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: The Gold Standard Chorus will serve up homemade desserts and old-time entertainment featuring entertaining Barbershop Quartets and more.
Cost: $20; $10 for 12 and under
Info: 218-1771 ext. 2
Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8
Woodland Fairy Tale
When: Jun 7 at 4:00pm and Jun 8 at 4:00pm
Where: Mount Hermon Conference Center Fieldhouse. Follow the signs for “Redwood Canopy Tours.”
Details: International Academy of Dance performs a story about love, told through many dance forms, including, Classical Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz and Tap. 
Cost: Free
Info: www.IADance.com
Sunday, June 8
Jim Lewin Band, The Wooden Suns, M. Lockwood Porter
Where: Don Quixotes
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: $10
Ages: 21 +
What: Singer/songwriters 
Sunday, June 8
Año Nuevo Coastal Geology Walk
Where: Año Nuevo State Park
When: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free; $10 Parking 
Ages: All
What: Join a docent-led walk from the old Steele Ranch to picturesque Cove Beach for an interactive introduction to the geological make-up of our ever-changing shoreline.
Tuesday, June 10
Job-seeker workshop
There will be a job-seeker workshop from 6-7 p.m. at Gateway Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road, in Scotts Valley. Ken Winters hosts the free workshop to help job seekers find work. For more information, go to www.hirewire.org.
Tuesday, June 10 
Woodsong Acoustics Group featuring William Coulter, Michael Manring, Adam Werner
Where: Don Quixotes
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $12 adv./$15 door seated 
Ages: 21 or under w/parent
What: New Age
Tuesday, June 10
Karaoke with Ken
Where: Henflings
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Ages: 21+
What: Sing karaoke with your friends at Henflings. 
Wednesday, June 11
Neighborhood Night at Casa Nostra
Casa Nostra restaurant hosts live jazz music featuring Joy of Jazz. There is no charge and the music lasts from 6-9 p.m. Casa Nostra is located at 9217 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond. For more information, call 609-6132
Thursday, June 12
SV High Graduation
Scotts Valley High School will hold a graduation ceremony for its senior class at 4 p.m. on the high school’s football field.
Thursday, June 12
Time and Energy
Where: Henflings
When: 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Ages: 21+
What: Experimental rock
Thursday, June 12
Steve Forbert plus RJ Comer
Where: Don Quixotes
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $15 adv./$15 door seated
Ages: 21 and under w/parent
What: Americana
Friday, June 13
SLV High Graduation
San Lorenzo Valley High School will hold a graduation ceremony for its senior class at 11 a.m. on the school’s baseball field.
Friday, June 13
Life Is A Carnival: A Tribute to The Band by Johnny Harper & Carnival
Where: Don Quixotes
When: 8 p.m.
Cost: $12 adv./$15 door Dance
Ages: 21 +
What: This special show recreates the music of the legendary1969 three-night stand of The Band at San Francisco’s Winterland. In late April of 1969.
Friday, June 13
Los High Tops
Where: Henflings
When: 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Ages: 21+
What: Rock and roll
Saturday, June 14
Ewaste Fundraiser for Brook Knoll
Brook Knoll Eagle Connection is hosting an eWaste Fundraiser Event from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. in the Bailey Properties Parking Lot, located at 4788 Scotts Valley Drive. All proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to help pay for dedicated student programs at Brook Knoll Elementary in Art, Music, Science, Computer Lab and more. For more information, please visit their website at www.BrookKnollEagleConnection.com and click the eWaste Fundraiser tab.
Saturday, June 14
Valley Women’s Club rummage sale
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 12788 Highway 9 at Flat Street in Boulder Creek
Details: Annual rummage sale with proceeds going to scholarship awards for SLV students.
Info: 338-2247
Sunday, June 15
Men of Big Basin
Celebrate Father’s Day by honoring some of the remarkable men who lived in, worked in and fought for Big Basin. Living history re-enactments bring you back in time where you’ll meet pioneer settlers, Big Basin founders and early park rangers. Stroll through the magnificent redwoods on this half-mile, 1.5-hour guided walk. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Meet at Park Headquarters at 1 p.m.
Saturday, June 21
12^th Annual Bonny Doon Art and Wine Festival
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Bonny Doon Equestrian Park, 3675 Bonny Doon Road in Bonny Doon
Details: The 21 and over festival offers food, wine and beer tastings, live music, artists and live and silent auctions. All of the proceeds benefit the art, music, and science programs at Bonny Doon Elementary.
Cost: $55 in advance, $60 at the door.
Info: www.bonnydoonartandwinefestival.com
ONGOING
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
Improv theater games and exercises
When: Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation Center, 13333 Middleton Avenue in Boulder Creek
Details: Heidi Drew will lead two hours of improvisation theater classes. Beginners are encouraged
Cost: $5
Info: ch********@***il.com
Live jazz at Casa Nostra
When: Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: 9217 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details: Casa Nostra will host live jazz music.
Cost: Free
Info: 609-6132
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
Live Raptors at Museum 
The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, in partnership with Native Bird Connections, presents a special free program featuring live raptors. It will take place outdoors at the museum, 
located at 1305 E. Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. The live raptor event will be from 11:30-1:30. For more details please visit www.santacruzmuseum.org or call (831) 420-6115. 
Raising Chicks at Home
Are you thinking of raising chickens at home? Candice McLaren will talk about local city codes, types of feed, where to
place the coop, predators, and when to expect that first egg. Open to ages 8 and up. Sign up by calling 831-335-9348. Lasts from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost: $3 per person.
Orchids!
Orchids are not as delicate as they look and with proper handling can be grown and enjoyed outside. Join Ed Nazzal, experienced orchid grower for more than 30 years, as he highlights techniques that help you be successful with outside orchids. Ed has identified local, wild orchids and will share how to find them. Mark your calendars! This informative program is for ages 16 and up. Sign up by calling 831-335-9348. The class is from 1-3 p.m. and costs $3.