Datebook

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 Friday, December 26
Barbara Lopez Jazz Group
When: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Dream Inn, 175 W. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
Details: Instrumental Jazz, vocalist Sasha Thomas Brown
Cost: No cover charge.
Info: ba**@ba**********.com , 479-8900
Thursday, December 31
New Year’s Eve Celebration – The Sun Kings
When: 9:00 p.m.
Where: Don Quixote’s InternationalMusic Hall, 6275 Hwy. 9, Felton
Details: A musically remarkable tribute to the Beatles
Cost: $40 Advance/$45 Door – Ages 21+
Info: www.donquixotesmusic.com
Friday, January 1
Edge of the West plus David Holodiloff Sextet
When: 8:00 p.m.
Where: Don Quixote’s InternationalMusic Hall
Details: A Two-Band Multi-Genre Dance-Til-You-Drop Music
Cost: $40 Advance/$45 at door
Info: www.donquixotesmusic.com
Saturday, January 2
Barbara Lopez Jazz Group
When: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Dream Inn, 175 W. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
Details: Instrumental Jazz
Cost: No cover charge.
Info: ba**@ba**********.com , 479-8900
Wednesday, January 6
Boating, Sailing Skills & Seamanship, Coastal Navigation Classes
When: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Harbor Public Meeting Room, 365A Lake Avenue
Details: 13 and 15-week courses taught by Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Cost: $60-$70, including textbook, depending on course.
Info: ws*****@gm***.com or http://cgaux.org/boatinged/
Tuesday, January 12
When: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Red Pearl Restaurant, 13151 Hwy. 9, Boulder Creek
Details: Fundraiser-15% of sales 5 to 8 p.m. go to SLV Safe & Sober Grad Night
Info: Order online at redpearlonline.com
Saturday, January 16
Kids’ Fun Night Out
When: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: BoulderCreekRecreationCenter, 13333 Middleton Ave., B.C.
Details: Play games, watch a movie; kids’ bring brown bag dinner.
Cost: Must pre-register. $15 for first child, $20 for each additional child.
Info: bc****@gm***.com
Wednesday, January 21
Open House: Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters
When: 12:00 to 1 p.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Dr., SV
Details: Learn presentation and leadership skills. Come early to mingle, for refreshments.
Cost: Free
Info: 82**@to***************.org
Saturday, January 23
Ladies’ Learn how to Felt Class – Fairies and Gnomes
When: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Where: BoulderCreekRecreationCenter, 13333 Middleton Ave., B.C.
Details: Fun, easy & addicting. Learn art of needle felting; create a 3-dimensional character with an internal armature.
Cost: $25 per person, materials included
Info: bc****@gm***.com
ONGOING
First Tuesday of the Month – Volunteer to help Veterans
Potluck Meeting for Volunteers
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: VeteransMemorialBuilding, 846 Front St., Santa Cruz
Details: New volunteer opportunities to support veterans
Info: Dean Kaufman, SC CountyVeteran Advocate, 420-7348
Concerts
Where: Don Quixote’s InternationalMusic Hall
Details: Reservations available online. Under 21 must be accompanied by a parent.
Info: www. donquixotesmusic.com
Mountain Community Theater
Park Hall in Ben Lomond
Tickets: www.mctshows.org
Info: 336-4777
Vegan Potluck
When: First Friday of month at 11:30 a.m.
Where: Saint Michael’s Community Hall, 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
Tuesday, & Thursday, Ongoing
Family History Workshop
When: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: San LorenzoValleyMuseum, 12547 Hwy. 9, Boulder Creek
Details: Learn how to build your family tree using well-known genealogy software apps.
Bring your laptop.
Info: 338-8382, www.slvmuseum.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
Where: Mountain Spirit, 6299 Hwy 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 Hwy 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 Hwy 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., B.C.
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, 13333 Middleton Ave., B.C.
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 Hwy 9, Felton
Info: 212-6641 or bloomofthepresent.org
Touch Team iPad Memory Classes at the Library
Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Where: ScottsValley Public Library, 251 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
Details: Supportive social setting, for a series of innovative workshops that use iPads to engage the mind and activate memory. No experience 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 see 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: HenryCowellRedwoodState Park, 101 N Big Trees Park Rd., Felton
Details: Guided forest docent-led walk through the magnificent old-growth coast redwood forest. An .8 mile stroll of about 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 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/registration details 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 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., S.V.
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: VCUM Food Pantry, 9430 Hwy 9, Ben Lomond
Details: School supplies and backpacks for low-income families.
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: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
Details: 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., S.V.
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., B.C.
Details: Line Dance Instructor Amber Blavin leads class. No partners 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, Boulder Creek
Details: “Crystals, Caves, and Kilns” explores natural & cultural history of limestone, lime, & marble in the Felton/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., B.C.
Details: Heidi Drew leads two hours of improv 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 Lorenzo Valley High School.
Info: 335-4425
Big Basin Trail Crew Volunteer Day
When: 9 a.m. Second Saturday of month
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek
Details: Volunteers (18 yrs. of age/or older) meet at Park HQ to spend a day (rain or shine) working to maintain and preserve 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., B.C.
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: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
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 Hwy 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., SV
Details: Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters meets weekly to help members build confidence as public speakers/leaders
Info: 831-435-9308 or http://8203.toastmastersclubs.org
Poetry Circle, Workshop
When: 3rd Saturday of the month, 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
Details: Magdalena Montague, local poet/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: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
Details: Biweekly line dancing and lessons
Cost: $2 members, $3 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., S.V.
Details: Instructor-led class encourages exercise in a fun, rhythmic environment
Cost: $3 members, $5 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, S.V.
Details: 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 Hwy 9, 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., S.V.
Details: All adults welcome. Game sponsored by Project Scout (Senior Citizen Outreach)
Cost: 50 cents per card, one card free with purchase of 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, Ben Lomond
Cost: $3 members, $5 nonmembers
Info: 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: 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., S.V.
Info: 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 Hwy 9, Felton
Details: Beginning/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., B.C.
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: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
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., Rainy days @ The Satellite, 6265 Hwy 9, Felton
Details: Similar to Tai Chi; 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 Hwy 9, Felton
Details: Dust off your instrument and try it out. 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/advanced bridge players in demand for ongoing groups in the San Lorenzo Valley. Groups meet depending on availability. Please call.
Info: Shelby Charette, 335-5956
Advanced Bridge Players Wanted
When: 12 p.m. Mondays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
Details: Hone skills against other highly skilled bridge players.
Cost: $2 members, $3 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. Suite A, Ben Lomond
Details: Gentle yoga 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., S.V.
Details: Gentle, easy movement for health promotion
Cost: $7 members, $8 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 Bridge Park, Graham Hill & Mt. Hermon Roads
Details: Parenting support, info. & age-appropriate activities for kids 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 Hwy 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: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Rd., S.V.
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 Rd., S.V.
Cost: $2 members, $4 non members
Info: 438-8666
Belly Dancing for Women
When: 7 p.m. Mondays
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Hwy 9
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 Cruz Mountains Art Center, 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 Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., Ben Lomond
Details: Class weather-dependent, 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. Don’t have clothes to donate? Come pick up what you 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.
Santa Cruz Woodcarvers
When: Every Tuesday
Where: 222 Market St. Senior Center, S.C.
Details: New/experienced carvers welcome
Info: lu*********@ao*.com, 336-3021, 425-5467
Cost: $2.00