Datebook

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Friday, Aug. 8
Senior vehicle safety class
When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Aptos branch of the Santa Cruz Public Library, 7695 Soquel Drive in Aptos
Details: A Senior driver safety program focusing on driving longer and safer.
Cost: Free
Info: 662-0511
Little One’s Nature Club
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park’s Campfire Center; 2591 Graham Hill Road in Scotts Valley.
Details: An hour-long program dedicated to leaning about nature, craft making, and storytelling. Ages 4-7 accompanied by an adult.
Cost: $10 parking/entrance fee
Info: 335-7077
Full Moon Madness Astronomy Night
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Visitor Center; 101 Big Trees Park Road in Felton
Details: An evening filled with moon-gazing, music, kids crafts, and a guided tour of the coast redwoods.
Cost: $10 parking fee
Info: 335-7077
Dulcimer documentary screening
When: 8 p.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: A screening of “Hearts of the Dulcimer,” a documentary that features Felton residents Michael and Howard Rugg. A meet-and-greet with the cast and filmmakers will follow.
Cost: $10
Info: www.dulcimuse.com
Saturday, Aug. 9
Sense-O-Rama Hike
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park Headquarters
Details: A 3.5 mile hike dedicated to the sights, sounds, smells, feel, and taste of big basin.
Cost: Free
Genealogy database workshop
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Branciforte Library, 230 Gault Street in Santa Cruz
Details: Residents can learn how to use Ancestry.com’s Library Edition — a free database available at all 10 branches of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries — during this workshop.
Cost: Free
Info: Pre-register at pr*@sa*********.org or 427-7717
Sunday, Aug. 10
International Musical Saw Festival
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Roaring Camp; 5401 Graham Hill Road in Felton
Details: A day of musical saw performers as well as a memorial for David Weiss who died while surfing.
Cost: Free (does not include parking)
Info: 335-4484
Navigating Big Basin
When: 2:30 p.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park Headquarters
Details: A two hour guided hike with a “choose your own adventure” emphasis, allowing guests to use the sun, maps, and compasses for navigation.
Cost: Free
Monday, Aug. 11
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
Wednesday, August 13
Triple P Seminar: Raising confident, competent children
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Mountain Community Resources; 6134 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: This event covers emotional and social skill that kids need to succeed at home, in school, and throughout life.
Cost: Free
Saturday, Aug. 16
St. Philip’s rummage sale
When: All day
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: A rummage sale to help raise funds for the church’s programs and activities.
Cost: $25 per space
Info: 438-4360 or st***********@gm***.com
Technos & Psyche
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Satellite Telework Center; 5900 Butler Lane in Scotts Valley
Details: A performance and sharing event dedicated to exploring today’s technology and spirituality.
Cost: Donation requested
Info: Ron Lampi 251-0225; ra*@sa*******.com or The Satellite 222-2100
Enjoying a thriving marriage
When: August 16 and 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Calvary Chapel; 1500 Green Hills Road in Scotts Valley
Details: A two-part workshop that helps couples strengthen their marriages.
Cost: Free
Info: register at calvarychapelsantacruz.com
Sunday, Aug. 17
The Santa Cruz Mountains Makers Market
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 6134 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Homemade items, artisan food, arts and crafts, and free live music.
Cost: Free
Info: www.scmmakersmarket.com
Gardening with Raised Beds
When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Rd in Felton.
Details: A class dedicated to the materials and methods necessary to create raised garden beds for ages 16 and up.
Cost: $3
Info: Register at 335-9348
Hugelkultur Gardening
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Rd in Felton.
Details: A class covering the basics of the ancient composting form known as Hugelkultur.
Cost: $3
Info: register at 335-9348
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Preschool open house
When: 9 to 11 a.m.
Where: St. Andrews Preschool, 101 Riverside Ave. in Ben Lomond
Details: An open house event for new students looking to enroll in the Fall 2014-15 school year.
Cost: Free
Info: 336-5157 or st**********@sb*******.net
Saturday, Aug. 23
Healing hike and bike event
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton
Details: Hosted by Hospice of Santa Cruz, this family-friendly event raises funds for Hospice’s programs with a day of fun hiking and cycling activities honoring the memories of those lost.
Cost: Donations
Info: www.hospicesantacruz.org
Art in the Library
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Library; 251 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: View the “Painting the Golden State” installation of landscape paintings inspired by the state of California.
Cost: Free
Info: www.fsvpl.org or vp*****@ao*.com
Monday, Aug. 25
SV 4-H Club meeting
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Community Covenant Church, 2700 El Rancho Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: Scotts Valley 4-H Club invites new members ages 5-18 to enroll. Participants can choose from more than 25 different projects to be a part of.
Cost: Free
Info: www.scottsvalley4h.org
Sunday, Aug. 31
Music at Skypark
When: 3:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Skypark; 5610 Scotts Valley Drive, Suite B-514 in Scotts Valley
Details: A community event featuring live music from The Coffis Brothers and Scary Little Friends. All food concessions support music programs in local public schools.
Cost: Free
Info: KiwanisoftheValley.org or 535-8316
Saturday, Sept. 20
28^th Annual River & Road Clean Up
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Covered Bridge Park in Felton; Corner of Fillmore Street and Highway 9 in Ben Lomond; SLV Redemption & Recycling Center at 201 Hihn St, Felton
Details: An opportunity to help remove trash from rivers and roads.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-1728 or slvrecycling.org
ONGOING
Tai Chi & Chi Gong
When: Fridays from 9 to 10 a.m.
Where: Sky Park behind Parks & Rec.; 361 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Gentle movement supporting balance, stress reduction, and strengthening.
Cost: $8 drop-in fee
Info: Mary Mulligan 335-9390
Old-Growth Redwood Walks
When: Saturdays and Sundays in August at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Visitor Center; 101 Big Trees Park Road in Felton
Details: Experience the old-growth coast redwood forest on a 1.5 hour guided walk through the park
Cost: $10 parking fee
Info: 335-7077
Valley Churches United Missions Food Pantry
When: Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Valley Churches United Missions Food Pantry, 9430 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
Details: School supplies and back packs for low-income families in need.
Cost: Free
Info: Preregister at 336-8258 x 221
Tablet Engaged Active Minds
When: Mondays and Tuesdays in July at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Senior-oriented training on the usage of tablet computers.
Cost: Free
Info: 427-7700 x 7615
Summer activities at Felton Library
When: Tuesdays from 3 to 4 p.m.
Where: Felton Library, 6299 Gushee Street in Felton
Details: Hosted by the Felton Library Friends, a series of family friendly activities that include drop-in crafts such as clay art and suncatchers, as well as fun and educational activities.
Info: www.feltonlibraryfriends.org or 335-1135
Scotts Valley Senior Center Book Worms
When: Third Friday of the month, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: A senior-oriented book club organized by the Scotts Valley Senior Center.
Cost: $2 for members, $3 for non-members
Info: 438-8666
Fridays at Five food distribution
When: Fridays from 5 to 6 p.m.
Where: GateWay Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Food distribution to those in need. Every Friday, tables of groceries will be set up near the carport at the church office.
Info: 3G**@co*****.net or 438-0646
Line Dance classes
When: Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation Center, 13333 Middleton Avenue in Boulder Creek
Details: Line Dance Instructor Amber Blavin will lead a weekly line dancing class. No partners are needed to attend.
Cost: $5 per class or donation
Info: (408) 712-2287 or da*********@sb*******.com
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********@gm***.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***@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