Datebook

Submit Datebook items to [email protected], 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, March 25
Relay for Life community rally
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s Barbecue, 230 G, Mt. Hermon Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Free family portraits, a cakewalk, raffle, food, games and more to support the upcoming American Cancer Society Relay for life Scotts Valley/San Lorenzo Valley. Bring a can of food to support Valley Churches United Missions
Info: 335-7109; or [email protected]
Saturday, March 26
Fourth annual Boulder Creek Fire Crab Feed
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Fire Department, 13230 Central Avenue
Details: The meal will include fresh crab, pasta, salad and bread, with wine available for purchase. Proceeds will help buy medical equipment, supplies and firefighting equipment.
Cost: $40
Info: 338-7222, ext. 29
California budget town hall meeting
When: 10:30 to noon
Where: Santa Cruz City Hall, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz
Details: Assemblyman Bill Monning (D-Carmel) will address issues related to the governor’s proposed 2011-12 budget and answer questions.
Info or RSVP: 425-1503
Redwood Mountain Faire poker night
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club, 16901 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek
Details: Music, appetizer buffet, poker and full bar to support the Redwood Mountain Faire, scheduled for June 4 and 5.
Cost: $20 entry ($25 at door) and $25 buy-in for Texas Hold ‘em
For information: www.redwoodmountainfaire.com, 216-6535
23rd Santa Cruz Bonsai Show
When: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; repeats Sunday
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road
Details: Katsumi Kinoshita will lead demonstrations both days at 2 p.m. The weekend will also include plant sales, drawings, door prizes, refreshments and more.
Info: 429-5202 or 469-0688
Book signing
When: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Brewery and Café, 13040 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek
Details: Author Joyce Oroz will sign her new mystery novel, Secure the Ranch, to benefit the SLV Home School fund.
Info: [email protected]
Sunday, March 27
Bats! Gentle masters of the night
When: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road in Felton
Details: Learn about the world of bats and see live, tame bats up close.
Cost: $5, under 5 free
Info: 335-9848
Tuesday, March 29
SLV Chamber meets
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Eugene Trak, founder of Webstrim Design group will talk about social media integration and getting a business to the top of internet search results.
Info: www.slvchamber.org
Youth Shakespeare info meeting
When: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Phillips Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: Sign ups and information for youth actors ages 5 to 19 to perform in “The Tempest: Revisited” and “Fantastic Journey: Poetry in Motion.”
For appointment and info: 566-9411 or e-mail [email protected]
Wednesday, March 30
13th annual Dine for Hospice at Scopazzi’s
When: Reservations begin at 4 p.m.
Where: Scopazzi’s Restaurant and Lounge, 13300 Big Basin Highway, in Boulder Creek
Details: A meal and fun-filled evening including raffle prizes to support Hospice of Santa Cruz County.
Info: Janet Gluch, 430-3086 or 338-4444 for reservations
Saturday, April 2
Reflections and connections on Last Chance Trail
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way (off Highway 236), in Boulder Creek
Details: A 4-mile, 3 hour hike, requiring a river crossing with docent Lou Wolner. Bring food and water. Children not recommended.
For information: 338-8883
Ben Lomond Park ribbon cutting and 3-on-3 basketball tourney
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Ben Lomond Park, Mill Street in Ben Lomond
Details: The SLV Chamber and the Press-Banner will host a basketball tournament and Mark Stone will be present for a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m.
Info: Thomas Wynn, 222-2120 or [email protected]
Sunday, April 3
Compost tea
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road in Felton
Details: Join Angus Mills from Bio Tech to discover how to make compost extracts and teas into a nutritious delight for your houseplants and gardens.
Info: 335-9848
Cost: Free
Wednesday, April 6
Community Emergency Response Class begins
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Fire house, 131 Kirby Street in Felton
Details: Learn about forming a CERT team
Info: www.feltonfire.com or 335-4422
SIR Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall 216 Evergreen St. in Santa Cruz (3 blocks past COSTCO)
Details: Senior men will have a catered lunch and hear Sherri Dang speak about coming from Vietnam to becoming an American citizen.
Cost: $15
Info: Dave, 336-8481
Saturday, April 9
SV senior center pancake breakfast and silent auction
When: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley
Details: Pancakes, Ham, Eggs, Juice, Coffee. Proceeds benefit the Scotts Valley Senior Center.
Cost: $5.00, all you can eat pancakes
Info: 438-8666
Wednesday, April 13
1776: The Drama
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road
Details: With direction from Scotts Valley Performing Arts, Scotts Valley Middle School 8th graders will tell the story of the second continental congress with a staged reading.
Cost: Free
Info: e-mail [email protected]
Thursday, April 14
Happy hour networking
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Malone’s Grille, 4402 Scotts Valley Drive
Details: A relaxed networking evening. Bring business cards and enjoy food and drinks.
Info: 438-1010
Wine fundraiser for SV science
When: 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Bargetto Winery, 3535 N. Main Street in Soquel
Details: Light snacks, tasting and winery tour showing the science of winemaking to raise money to replace science lab stools at Scotts Valley High.
Info and tickets: Mike Rein, 440-9835 or [email protected] or the high school office, 555 Glenwood Drive.
Cost: $10 per adult
Saturday, April 16
SLV Grad Night wine, chocolate tasting
When: 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s BBQ, 230 Mount Hermon Road, Ste. G, in Scotts Valley
Details: A chocolate and wine tasting and silent auction will support San Lorenzo Valley High School’s Grad Night. Tickets will be sold in advance or at the door.
Cost: $15; includes crystal wine glass
Info: 295-3169, [email protected] or [email protected]
First Aid/ CPR Class
Where: Felton Fire house, 131 Kirby Street in Felton
Info: www.feltonfire.com or 335-4422
Cost: Free for Felton residents, $36 for others
Saturday, April 30
SV Senior center flea market
When: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley
Cost: $25.00 per space (paid in advance – refund if rained out)
Details: 30 + spaces, approx. 10 x 20, (bring your own tables). Set up 6:30 a.m.
Info: John Kiegelis, 438-8666