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`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. Publication is not guaranteed.
Saturday, September 19
Genealogy Society of Santa CruzCounty
When: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Where: ScottsValley Branch Library
Details: Learn to use Ancestry.com Library Edition
Bring your own laptops
Cost: Free
Info: Reservations: pr*@sa*********.org or 427-7717
Saturday, September 19
New SAT and PSAT
New ACT essay format
Subject tests
When: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 4444 Scotts Valley Dr., Suite 7A, SV
Info: Call to Register 515-7373
Saturday, September 19
National Bead Challenge Day in Support of Beads of Courage
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Kiss My Glass, 660-A 7^th St., Santa Cruz
Details: Watch beads being for seriously ill children
Info: Jackie Marr @km*******@ao*.com; 462-3077
Sunday, September 20
Golden State Warriors’ forward, James McAdoo Speaks
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: ChristianLifeCenter, 1009 Mission St., Santa Cruz
Info: 426-7733
Sunday, September 20
“Sit down, you’re served!” Pancake Breakfast
When: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Where: HighlandsSeniorCenter, 8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond
Cost: $6.00 Adults; $3.00 Children
Info: 336-8900; se*************@cr****.com
Sunday, September 20
LandscapeGarden Design or Bee Keeping 101
When:  1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Where:  QuailHollowRanchCountyPark
Cost:  $3.00 per person
Details:  For ages 16 and up.
Info:  Lee Summers, Park Interpreter 335-3948
Sunday, September 20
Water Smart Gardening by Val Campbell of Soquel Creek Water District
When:  3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where:  QuailHollowRanchCountyPark
Cost: Free
Details:  For ages 16 and up.
Info:  Lee Summers, Park Interpreter 335-3948
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., ScottsValley
Details: An intimate post card experience
Info: jo*********@cr****.com or 476-3262
Tuesday, September 22
Junior Jazzercise
Time: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ages:  7-10 years
Cost: $55 for 6 weeks or $10 drop-in
September 23
San Lorenzo Valley Water District
What: Hosting community workshop to prioritize Capital Improvement projects
When: Wednesday at  6-8 p.m.
Location: Highlands Park/Mansion Meeting Room
Address: 8500 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond
 Wednesday, September 23
SVEF – Back to School Social
When: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00p.m.
Where: 106 Ridgeview Court, SV
Details: Free drinks & food, Kids welcome
Info: 239-9203; in**@sv**.net
Thursday, September 24
Business Networking Mixer
When: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Comerica Bank, Kings VillageSC, 228 Mt. Hermon Rd., SV
Details: Support of local community businesses
Info: 438-1010
Thursday, September 24
Annual “Meet & Greet”
When: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Jia Tella’s Patio, Victor Square, SV
Details: Meet the staff, teachers and parents of SVHS in a casual setting
Info: Farah Theissen (408) 799-9262
Thursdays, September 24 thru November 12, 2015
A Support Group for Those Grieving the Death of
a Spouse or Partner
When: Thursdays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Mountain Community Resources
6134 Highway 9, Felton
Space is limited; pre-registration is required.
Info: 430-3000 – Hospice of Santa CruzCounty
Thursday, September 24
Classes for Lucky Steppers Square Dance Club
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: 230 Plymouth St., Santa Cruz, German American Hall
Details: Every Thursday through Oct 6^th; Caller/Teacher is Don Benson
Cost: Free through Oct. 6
Info: Sue Harris or Don Benson 726-7053; Ca******@at*.net
Friday, September 25
SLV Alumni Association’s Annual Golf Tournament
When: Tee time is 12:30 p.m.; Dinner/Silent Auction is 6:00 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Golf Course/Scopazzi’s Restaurant, Boulder Creek
Details: Proceeds are for scholarships for SLVHigh School senior graduates
Cost: $110 includes 18 holes of golf, cart, prizes, dinner, silent auction
Bringing a guest to dinner? $40 for dinner only.
Info: Julie @ 818.5768 or ju******@at*.net; Joyce @ 335-3534 or jo****@co*****.net
Saturday, September 26
Santa CruzMountains Harvest Fair
Deadline for Pies and Pickles Contest
When: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where:, Downtown Boulder Creek
Details: Winners announced at 5:00 p.m. at MainState
Info: 338-4144; www.scmharvest.com
Saturday, September 26
Santa CruzMountains Harvest Festival
When: 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek
Details: Artist and Craft Vendors, Live Music, Earth-Friendly Demos, etc.
Info: www.scmharvest.com
Sunday, September 27
Music at Skypark Concert
When: 2 to 6 p.m.
Where: Skypark
Details: “The Coffis Brothers” and “The Mountain Men”
Cost: Donation:  proceeds from refreshments sale go to schools
Info: Kiwanis of the Valleys – 439-8018
Saturday, October 3
Valley Church United Misson’s 29^th Annual Flea Market
When: 8 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: St. John’s Catholic Church Parking Lot, Felton
Details:  All proceeds benefit VCUM Food Pantry Programs
Cost: 1 Space is $20 or 2 spaces for $35.
Info: Applications at VCUM, 9400 Hwy. 9
Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; Call 336-8258
Saturday, October 3
Free ACT Practice Exam
Higher StandardsAcademy, ScottsValley
When: 8 a.m. sharp
Info: Call to Register 515-7373
Sunday,October 4
Blessing of the Animals
When:  8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
Where:  St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
5271 ScottsValley Drive., SV
Info:  438-4360
Saturday, October 3
Big Trees Scottish Gathering Highland Games
When: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Roaring Camp Historic Railroad
5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton
Details: Gathering of Celtic Clans
Tickets: A – $16 online ($20 @ gate); Sr. (65+ $12 online ($15 @ gate)
Jr. (11-17) – $12 online ($15 @ gate); Children (10 & Under): FREE
Info: BigTreeScots.com; ak********@ho*****.com
Saturday, October 3
Holly Harmon, author of “Inside a Hippie Commune” and
local biologist, Fred McPherson, speak
When: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Park Hall, 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond
Details: Come and learn about the 1967-69 lifestyle
Cost: $5 suggested donation
Info:  Lucia Maclean, Historian; 338-8382
Sunday, October 4
32^nd Annual Friends of Hospice Oktoberfest
When: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: ScottsValleyCommunity Center, 360 Kings Village Road, SV
Details: Lunch, silent auction, cash drawing
Cost: Entrance is Free; Lunch for purchase 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Info: www.hospicesantacruz.org; 430-3000
Wednesday, October 7
Sons in Retirement Luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. – 1:35 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen at Coral St.
Details: Talk by Sarah Ryan on fraud affecting seniors
Cost: $17 for Catered Lunch by Barbara & Co.
Info: Dave at 336-8481 by Friday, Oct. 2
Thursday, October 8
Jazz Music
When: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. No Cover
Where: Casa Nostra, Ben Lomond
Details: Live jazz music featuring Joy of Jazz
Info: Casa Nostra 609-6132; or Joy 246-0349
Friday, October 9
Jazz Music
When: 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. No Cover
Where: Scopazzi’s Lounge, Boulder Creek
Details: Live jazz music featuring Joy of Jazz
Info: Scopazzi’s 338-6441 or Joy 246-0349
Saturday, October 10
Little League Coaches Stan Wilson/Craig Yates Kidney Transplant Fundraiser
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s BBQ, King’s Valley S/C, 230 Mt. Hermon Rd., SV
Details: Dinner, wine-tasting, live band – help Wilson/Yates families with expenses of September 23 surgery
Cost: $25 per person; $60 per family
Info: Rita Snider; rs*****@co*****.net; 252-3419
Saturday, October 10
21^st Annual Lobster Feed Fundraiser
When: 4:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: HenryCowellState Park
Details: 1.5 lb. fresh Maine lobster dinner; Highway One Bluegrass Band
Fundraiser for Mountain Parks Foundation
Cost: General ticket:  $75; VIP ticket: $100; discount for MPF partners
Info: www.mountainparks.org; 335-3174
Monday, October 12
Invisible/Alienated Grandparent Support Group
When: 4:00 p.m. Mondays, 10/12, 11/9 & 12/14.
Where: ChristLutheranChurch, 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos
Details: Safe, structured environment to share & learn
Led by Dr. Pat Hanson
Cost: Free
Info: 601.9195; pa*@in******************.com
Tuesday, October 13
Santa CruzMountains Composite Team (Mountain Biking)
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: ScottsValley Library, 251 Kings Village Rd., SV
Details: Annual informational meeting/YouthMountain
Bike Team, Grades 7-12. Parents must attend.
Info: Steve Simonovich; sv*******@sv**********.com
Friday, October 16
Bethany Hamilton “Soul Surfer” Film & Talk
When: 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. – Film at 3:30 p.m.; 5:30 to 6:30 Q&A
             6:45 to 7:45 p.m. VIP Ticket-holders meet Bethany
Where: 1500 Green Hills Road, Suite 101, ScottsValley
Tickets: $30 General Admission includes “Soul Surfer”
              $125 Meet & Greet
Info: Pa***@ch*********.org
Monday, November 23, 2105
Salvation Army Traditional Red Kettle Kickoff
Special guests: Jim Vanderzwaan and Willie Elliott-McCrea
When: Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch
Where: 170 High Street, Santa Cruz @ Holy Cross Parish Hall
RSVP call 426-8365 or email Ma************@us*.org
ONGOING
Concerts
Where: Don Quixote’s InternationalMusic Hall
Details: Reservations available online. Under 21 must be accompanied by a parent.
Info: www. donquixotesmusic.com
Saturday, September 26 – December 12, 2015
Ageless Art Project by Brookdale Residents
When: September 26 – December 12, 2105
Where: ScottsValley Library, 251 Kings Village Road, SV
Info: 459-8917 x208
 
Mountain Community Theater
Park Hall in Ben Lomond
Tickets: www.mctshows.org or 336-4777
 
Vegan Potluck                                                     
When: First Friday of 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
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 BridgePark
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 & Education (CAPE)
Recruiting foster families for dogs
Details: recruiting new foster volunteers for dogs awaiting permanent homes.
Info: Nancy Eaton at 684-2421
Sound Meditation
When: 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. First Sunday of month from
Where: Mountain Spirit, 6299 Highway 9, Felton
Details: Discussion, practice on the use of sound in meditation with Bruce Manaka
Cost: Free
Info: Shelby at 335-7700
Gratitude Wednesdays                                                    
When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. First Wednesday of month
Where: Mountain Spirit, 6299 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Mountain Spirit will donate 10% of sales to a local non-profit.
Info: Shelby at 335-7700
Mountain Spirit’s Writing Group
When: 5 to 7 p.m First Wednesday of month.
Where: Mountain Spirit, 6299 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Creative writing class led by Wendy Ledger.
Info: Shelby at 335-7700
Kids’ Fun Night at Boulder Creek Recreation
When: 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: BoulderCreekRecreationCenter, 13333 Middleton Ave., 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: BoulderCreekRecreationCenter
Cost: $15 per kid
Bloom of the Present Weekly Monday Evening Meditation
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays except for federal holidays,
Where: The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9, Felton
Info: 212-6641 or bloomofthepresent.org http:///h
Touch Team iPad Memory Classes at the Library
Monday and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Where: ScottsValley Public Library, 251 Kings Village Rd., ScottsValley
Details: 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.  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: WilderRanchState Park, 1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz
Details: Visit an early day dairy ranch and step back in time to the late 1800’s. 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. – Meet at park headquarters.
Where: Big BasinRedwoodsState Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek
Details: Fun and informative guided 1/2-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.
Cost: Free
Info: 338-8883
Old-Growth Redwood Walks
When: Saturday at 1 P.m…
Where: HenryCowellRedwoodsState Park, 101 N Big Trees Park Rd., Felton
Details: Guided forest adventure on a docent-led walk through the magnificent old-growth coast redwood forest. An.8 mile long stroll lasting around 1.5 hours. 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., 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 leads First Aid and CPR certification classes for community members. Times and registration details:  Available online or by phone.
Cost: Free for district residents, employees of businesses in the district; $36 for all others
Info: 335-4422 or www.feltonfire.com
TOPS Club Meet
When: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday
Where: Meeting room in back of Felton Fire Department
Details: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is a group dedicated to losing weight by encouraging healthy eating and lifestyle habits.
Cost: First visit is free
Tai Chi and Chi Gong
When: 9 to 10 a.m. Fridays
Where: SkyPark behind Parks and Rec., 361 Kings Village Rd.,ScottsValley
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, Ben Lomond
Details: School supplies and back packs for low-income families in need.
Cost: Free
Info: Pre-register 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: ScottsValleySeniorCenter, 370 Kings Village Rd., ScottsValley
Details: Senior-oriented book club organized by the ScottsValleySeniorCenter.
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: GateWayBibleChurch, 5000 Granite Creek Rd., ScottsValley
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: BoulderCreekRecreationCenter, 13333 Middleton Ave., Boulder Creek
Details: Line Dance Instructor Amber Blavin leads 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: SLVMuseum, 12547 Highway 9, Boulder Creek
Details: “Crystals, Caves, and Kilns” explores 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: BoulderCreekRecreationCenter, 13333 Middleton Ave., Boulder Creek
Details: Heidi Drew leads 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, Ben Lomond
Details: Live jazz music.
Cost: Free
Info: 609-6132
SLVHS Bingo Fundraiser
When: Mondays, 4 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen Street, Santa Cruz
Details: A weekly 18-game bingo program to benefit the athletics programs at San LorenzoValleyHigh School.
Info: 335-4425
 
Big Basin Trail Crew Volunteer Day
When:  9 a.m. Second Saturday of month
Where: Big BasinRedwoodsState Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek
Details: Volunteers (18 years of age or older) 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: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation and Parks District, 13333 Middleton Ave.,Boulder Creek
Details: Cecelia Kelly leads weekly class – great workout in dance party atmosphere.
Cost: $10
Info: http://ceciliakelly.zumba.com
 
Senior Pinochle Game
When: 2 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: ScottsValleySeniorCenter, 370 Kings Village Rd., ScottsValley
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, Boulder Creek
Cost: Free
Info: Lizzie Lochner, 831-338-7546
Toastmasters Club – Redwood Ramblers
When: Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Dr., ScottsValley
Details: Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters meets weekly to help members build confidence as public speakers and leaders.
Info: 831-435-9308 or http://8203.toastmastersclubs.org
Poetry Circle, Workshop
When: Third Saturday of the month, 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: ScottsValley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Rd., ScottsValley
Details: Magdalena Montague, local poet and teacher, leads classes for prospective poets of all skill levels.
Cost: Free
Info: pr*@sa*********.org or 831-427-7717
Senior Line Dancing
When: 12 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m. Fridays
Where: ScottsValleySeniorCenter, 370 Kings Village Rd., ScottsValley
Details: Biweekly line dancing and lessons Cost: $2 for members, $3 for nonmembers
Info: 831-438-8666 to confirm
Zumba for Seniors
When: 6 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m. Tuesdays and 9:30 a.m. Thursdays
Where: ScottsValleySeniorCenter, 370 Kings Village Rd., ScottsValley
Details: Instructor-led class encourages exercise in a fun, rhythmic environment.
Cost: $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers
Info: 831-438-8666
Beginning Ballet for Fitness
When: 4:30 to 5 p.m. Mondays
Where: AgapeDanceAcademy, 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Room 5, in ScottsValley
Details: Introductory beginner class emphasizes fitness through dance.
Cost: Free
Info: 831-359-0850
Line Dance, Weights
When: 9:45 to 11 a.m.
Where: HighlandsParkSeniorCenter, 8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond
Details: $2 for members, $3 for nonmembers
Info: 831-336-8900
Bingo
When: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: ScottsValleySeniorCenter, 370 Kings Village Rd., ScottsValley
Details: All adults welcome. Game is sponsored by Project Scout (Senior Citizen Outreach).
Cost: 50 cents per card, one card free with purchase of four or more
Info: 831-438-8666
Tai Chi Classes
When: 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays
Where: HighlandsParkSeniorCenter, 8500 Highway 9,  Ben Lomond
Cost: $3 members, $5 nonmembers
Info: 831-336-8900
Genealogical Society Meeting
When: 1 to 3 p.m., first Thursday of month
Where: Central Branch Library meeting room, 224 Church Street, Santa Cruz
Details: Lectures for beginning to advanced genealogy enthusiasts.
Cost: Free
Info: 831-427-7707, ext. 5794, or Janine Charlton, iv***@co*****.net
 
Senior Exercise Class
When: 10 a.m. Mondays and Fridays
Where: ScottsValleySeniorCenter, 370 Kings Village Rd.
Info: Class incorporates strength, balance, and coordination exercises for persons 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 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., Boulder Creek
Details: For dancers age 8 and older
Cost: Donation; Drop in
Info: da*********@sb*******.net
Water Media Art Classes
When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursdays
Where: ScottsValleySeniorCenter, 370 Kings Village Rd., in ScottsValley
Details: Watercolor & acrylic paints. Adults any age, all experience levels 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 Rd., on rainy days at The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9, 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 LorenzoValleyHigh School band room, 7105 Highway 9, Felton
Details: Dust off your instrument and try it out. Semester fee benefits school music programs in the San LorenzoValley.
Cost: $25 per semester
Info: Jon Christian, 335-3565
Bridge Players Wanted
Details: Intermediate & advanced bridge players in demand for ongoing groups in the San LorenzoValley. Groups meet depending on availability.  Please call.
Info: Shelby Charette, 335-5956
 
Advanced Bridge Players Wanted
When: 12 p.m. Mondays
Where: ScottsValleySeniorCenter, 370 Kings Village Rd.,  ScottsValley
Details: Participants can hone skills against other highly skilled bridge players.
Cost: $2 for members, $3 for nonmembers
Info: 438-8666
Chair and Gentle Yoga
When: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Balance Health of Ben Lomond, 231 Main St. Ste. A, Ben Lomond.
Details: Gentle yoga program 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 Rd., ScottsValley
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 12 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Felton Covered BridgePark, Graham Hill and Mount Hermon Roads, 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: SatelliteTeleworkCenter, 6265 Highway 9, Felton
Details: Beginning, experienced students welcome for silent meditation and talk.
Info: Carla, 336-0136
Basicoga
When: 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays
Where: ScottsValleySeniorCenter, 370 Kings Village Rd., ScottsValley
Cost: $6
Info: 438-8666
Beginning Line Dancing Class
When: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Fridays
Where: ScottsValleySeniorCenter, 370 Kings Village Rd., ScottsValley
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, Felton
Details: Experience the power of women dancing with women in a friendly atmosphere.
Cost: $40 for four consecutive classes, $13 for drop in.
Info: 335-4567
Life Drawing
When: 7 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Santa CruzMountainsArtCenter, 9341 Mill St., Ben Lomond
Details: Beginners, pros welcome to drop in. 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 CruzMountainsArtCenter, 9341 Mill St., Ben Lomond
Details: Class is weather-dependent, attendees should call a day in advance. Participants may take bisque ware or purchase pots at the center.
Cost: $18 for members, $20 for nonmembers
Info: Dale Bates, 345-7565
Kidz Korner Clothing Exchange
When: 10 to 11:30 a.m., 3rd Saturday of the month
Where: St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Ave., Ben Lomond
Details: Exchange for children’s clothes newborns through 5-year-olds. Those who don’t have clothes to donate may pick up what they need.
Info: Rebecca, 408-875-3450
Overeaters Anonymous
A 12-Step group for those who wish to stop eating compulsively. Please see our website for current times and locations: www.santacruzoa.org. Or call our Hotline at 429-7906.