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Friday, August 21

American Red Cross

Details: Blood donation opportunities

When: 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Where: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Address: 9545 Lovecreek Rd., Ben Lomond

 

Sunday, August 23

School Clean-up Op

When: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Where: SLV High School, 7105 Highway 9 in Felton

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Wednesday, August 26

Jazz music

When: 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Casa Nostra

Details: Live jazz music featuring jazz duo Paul Trigg and Joe Leonard

Cost: No cover

Info: 609-6132

 

Thursday, August 27

Willing Suspension Armchair Theater

When: 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Scotts Valley Library

Details: Funny Ladies: Musings & Memoir from Hilarious Women

Cost: Free, but donations are appreciated

Info: st******@gm***.com

 

Friday, August 28

Pasatiempo Art Show

When: 4 to 7 p.m.

Where: Historic Hollins House Restaurant

Details: This is a benefit for girls high school golf teams and all of the artists are from Pasatiempo,

Info: Call Karen at (831) 818-3028

 

Sunday, August 30

Music at Skypark

When: 2:30 to 6 p.m.

Where: Skypark, Scotts Valley

Details: Extra Large and The Joint Chiefs perform on outdoor stage, all food concessions support music programs in local public schools.

Info: www.KiwanisoftheValleys.org   

Cost: Free

 

Wednesday, September 2

Sons in Retirement Luncheon

When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:35 p.m.

Where: Portuguese Hall 216 Evergreen at Coral St. (3 blocks past COSTCO)

Details: Catered lunch by Barbara & Co. Talk by:  Col. Brian Shiroyama former security officer for Air Force One, etc.

Cost: $17

Info: Call Dave at (831) 336-8481 by the Friday before the event.

 

 

Thursday, September 3

Boating safety and navigation three classes for registration

When: 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Santa Cruz Harbor Public Meeting Room, 365A Lake Ave. at the Harbor near the boat yard

Details: Boating Skills and Seamanship, Sailing and Seamanship, and Coastal Navigation

Info: ws*****@gm***.com.

 

Friday, September 4

Jazz Music

When: 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Casa Nostra in Ben Lomond

Details: Live Jazz Music Featuring Joy of Jazz

Info: Casa Nostra at (831) 609-6132 or Joy at (831) 246-0349 

Cost: Free

 

Saturday, September 5

Free SAT Practice Exam

When: 8 a.m.

Info: Call to Register (831) 515-7373

 

Sunday, September 6

Jazz Music

When: 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Scopazzi’s Deck in Boulder Creek

Details: Live Jazz Music Featuring Joy of Jazz

Info: Scopazzi’s at (831) 338-6441 or Joy at (831) 246-0349 

Cost: Free

 

Saturday, September 12

Women with mood disorders

When: 3 to 5 p.m.

Where: Ease Mountain Yoga, Ben Lomond

Info: 440-6970

 

Sunday, September 13

9th Annual Emergency Preparedness Day

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Home Depot parking lot, 2600 41st Ave. in Soquel

Details: Emergency communication demonstrations

Info: 462-5650 ext. 145

 

Wednesday, September 16

39th Annual Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau Apple Pie Baking Contest

Where: Santa Cruz County Fair

Details: The contest deadline is Wednesday, August 9 and cash prizes are awarded to the top pie makers in each division.

Info: Jess Brown (831) 724-1356 or (831) 818-1193

Cost: No entry free

 

Sunday, September 20

Santa Cruz Post Card and Paper Collectibles show

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Hilton, 6001 La Madrona Dr. in Scotts Valley

Details: An intimate post card experience.

Info: jo*********@cr****.com or 476-3262

 

Sunday, September 27

Music at Skypark Concert

When: 2 to 6 p.m.

Where: Skypark

Details: Two bands, The Coffis Brothers and The Mountain Men

Cost: Donation proceeds from refreshments sale go to schools

Info: Kiwanis of the Valleys – 439-8018

 

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Concerts

Where: Don Quixote’s International Music Hall

Details: Reservations available online. Those under 21 must be accompanied by a parent.

Info: www. donquixotesmusic.com

 

Mountain Community Theater

Park Hall in Ben Lomond

When: August 21 through 22

What: New Works Night: Frank and Stella

Details: An original play written by Ian McRae; Directed by Robin Aronson

Info and tickets: www.mctshows.org or 336-4777

 

Vegan potluck

When: First Friday of the month at 11:30 a.m.

Where: Saint Michael’s Community Hall in Boulder Creek

Details: We are the only location around trying to save all life on earth — now declining by over 100 species a day due to 8 billion humans killing everything that lives.

Info: 338-3544 to RSVP or email Ta*************@gm***.com.

 

Together in the Park

When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays

Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park

Details: Parenting resources, craft projects, music, stories and healthy snacks. Parents, family members or caregivers, and their children meet for play and group activities.

Cost: Free

 

Center for Animal Protection is recruiting foster families for dogs

Details: The Center for Animal Protection and Education (CAPE) is recruiting new foster volunteers for dogs awaiting permanent homes.

Info: Nancy Eaton at 684-2421

 

San Lorenzo Valley “Women with Mood Disorders”

When: The second Saturday of the month from 3:30 to 5:50 p.m.

Where: Felton

Info: dy***@ba*****.com for details

 

Sound Meditation

When: First Sunday of every month from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

Where: Mountain Spirit, 6299 Highway 9 in Felton

Details: Discussion and practice on the use of sound to connect in meditation with Bruce Manaka

Cost: Free

Info: Shelby at 335-7700

 

Gratitude Wednesdays

When: First Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: Mountain Spirit, 6299 Highway 9 in Felton

Details: Mountain Spirit will donate 10 percent of sales to a local non-profit.

Info: Shelby at 335-7700

 

Mountain Spirit’s Writing Group

When: First Wednesday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m.

Where: Mountain Spirit, 6299 Highway 9 in Felton

Details: Mountain Spirit’s Writing Group is a creative writing class led by Wendy Ledger.

Info: Shelby at 335-7700

 

Kids Fun Night at BC Recreation

When: Tuesdays, 5 to 9 p.m.

Where: Boulder Creek Recreation Center, 13333 Middleton Ave. in Boulder Creek

Details: Potluck please bring a dish to share. Fun filled evening for kids 2-11years. Movie, crafts, games, and fun.

Cost: $20 per kid

 

Cooking and Homestead Class for Kids

When: Tuesdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Boulder Creek Recreation Center

Cost: $15 per kid

 

Bloom of the Present Weekly Monday Evening Meditation

When: Mondays except for federal holidays, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9 in Felton 

Info: 831-212-6641 or bloomofthepresent.org

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Touch Team iPad Memory classes at the Library

Monday and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Where: Scotts Valley Public Library, 251 Kings Village Rd. in Scotts Valley

Details: Join us in this supportive social setting, for a series of innovative workshops that use iPads to engage the mind and activate memory. No experience is necessary and iPads are supplied by the library and individual coaches are present to help with activities.

Info: Call to Register 427-7700 x 7615

 

Wilder Ranch Tours and Living History Demonstrations

When: Weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Wilder Ranch State Park, 1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz

Details: Visit an early day dairy ranch and step back in time to the late 1800’s at Wilder Ranch State Park. You can also play Victorian games or bring a picnic to enjoy on the front lawn, visit the farm animals and see what activities are taking place on the ranch this weekend, You may learn about hand quilting, watch blacksmithing, or wood stove baking techniques.

Info: 426-0505

 

Redwood Loop Walk

When: Saturdays, 1 p.m.

Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way in Boulder Creek

Details: Join us for this fun and informative guided half-mile stroll through a magnificent old-growth redwood forest. Meet the famous Mother Tree, the Father of the Forest and the incredible Chimney Tree on this 90-minute walk. Meet at park headquarters.

Cost: Free

Info: 338-8883

 

Old-Growth Redwood Walks

When: every Saturday at 1 p.m.

Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 N Big Trees Park Rd. in Felton

Details: Experience a guided forest adventure on a docent-led walk through the magnificent old-growth coast redwood forest. This is .8 mile long stroll lasting around 1.5 hours. The trail is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Cost: Free

Info: 335-7077

 

Embroidistry at Om Gallery

When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily

Where: Om Gallery, 1201 Pacific Ave. in Santa Cruz

Details: Hand-embroidered interpretations of well-known masterpieces, album covers, and original compositions by Ben Lomond artist Mardeen Gordon.

Cost: Free

Info: Mardeen Gordon at 252-7446

 

First aid-CPR class

When: Third Saturday of the month

Where: Felton Fire Protection District, 131 Kirby St., in Felton

Details: Ray Soler will lead a class for First Aid and CPR certification for community members. Times and registration details are available online or by phone.

Cost: Free for district residents and employees of businesses within the district, $36 for all others

Info: 335-4422 or www.feltonfire.com

 

TOPS club meet

When: Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.

Where: Meeting room in back of the Felton Fire Department

Details: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is a group dedicated to loosing weight by encouraging healthy eating and lifestyle habits.

Cost: First visit is free

 

Tai Chi and Chi Gong

When: Fridays from 9 to 10 a.m.

Where: Sky Park behind Parks and Rec., 361 Kings Village Rd. in Scotts Valley

Details: Gentle movement supporting balance, stress reduction, and strengthening.

Cost: $8 drop-in fee

Info: Mary Mulligan 335-9390

 

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

 

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 Rd. 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 Rd. 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 Ave. 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: Wednesday through Sunday 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 Ave. 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: Casa Nostra, 9217 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond

Details: Casa Nostra will host live jazz music.

Cost: Free

Info: 609-6132

 

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: Second Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.

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 Ave. 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 Rd. in Scotts Valley

Details: An open game of pinochle.

Cost: $2 for members, $3 for non-members

Info: 438-8666

 

Free laughter yoga

When: Sundays, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Luminescence Day Spa and Tea Room, 13140 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek

Cost: Free

Info: Lizzie Lochner, 338-7546

 

Toastmasters club

When: Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Dr., 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: Third Saturday of the month, 2 to 4 p.m.

Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Rd., 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 and 9 a.m. Fridays

Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Rd., 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 Rd., 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 Dr., 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 Rd., 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 the month

Where: Central Branch Library meeting room, 224 Church Street 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 Rd.

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 Mid

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