Datebook

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, and publication is not guaranteed.
Friday, April 22
Acoustic Song Circle jam session
When: 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Luminescence Day Spa and Tea Room, 13140 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Acoustic musicians are invited to jam
Info: 338-7546
Saturday, April 23
Mountain Charlie Challenge bike ride
When: 7 a.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: This annual 50-kilometer or 100-kilometer bike ride will benefit Scotts Valley’s schools.
Info: www.svef.net/events/mt-charlie-challenge/
10th annual New Hope church egg hunt
When: 9 a.m.
Where: New Hope Church, 4001 Granite Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Volunteers will scatter 4,000 candy-filled hidden eggs for youngsters to find.
Info: 438-1771
Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society show
When: 10 a.m.; repeats Sunday
Where: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., in Santa Cruz
Info: www.scmgs.org
Boulder Creek Eggstravaganza
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Redwood Elementary School campus, 16900 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Live music, a jump house, snacks and 4,000 hidden eggs will be provided by Boulder Creek Recreation and Park District. Egg-gathering bags will be provided. The hunt begins at 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 338-4144
Book sale
When: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 W. Park Drive, in Boulder Creek
Details: Shoppers can find used books at bargain prices, along with a chili feed, baked goods and stories for kids. The proceeds will fund summer programs. Book donations can be delivered to the library before the sale.
Info: Darby Kremers, 206-3623 or dk********@ao*.com
Loch Lomond Easter egg hunt
When: 4:30 p.m.
Where: Loch Lomond, 100 Loch Lomond Way, in Felton
Details: About 2,200 eggs will be ready for egg-hunters, rain or shine. Help is needed for the day of hunt, which is sponsored by Lompico Community Center.
Info: 335-4084 or wh******@ya***.com
Sunday, April 24
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church services and egg hunt
When: Services, 9 and 11 a.m.; egg hunt, about 10 a.m.
Where: 101 Riverside Drive in Ben Lomond
Details: An egg hunt between morning services will include a visit from the Easter bunny.
Info: 336-5994
Tuesday, April 26
Scotts Valley Historical Society meeting
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Scott House, 1 Civic Center Drive
Info: 438-6506
Wednesday, April 27
Seventh annual SLV poetry reading
When: 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Gary Young, Santa Cruz County poet laureate, will read from his own works and then introduce local poets to read original poems he has selected, on the theme “Heroes and Heroines.
Cost: Free
Info: Paul Machlis, 335-7391 or ma*****@gm***.com
Thursday, April 28
Ribbon cutting at winery
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Skov winery, 2364 Bean Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: This grand opening is also a Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce mixer.
Cost: $5 for chamber members, $10 for others
Info: 438-1010
Saturday, April 30
SV Senior center flea market
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley
Details: More than 30 spaces are available, 10 feet by 20 feet. Vendors should provide their own tables. Setup begins at 6:30 a.m.
Cost: $25 per space in advance; fees will be refunded in case of rain
Info: John Kiegelis, 438-8666
Rummage, garden sale
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rummage sale); 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (garden sale)
Where: St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Drive in Ben Lomond
Details: Low-cost plants and all kinds of treasures will be sold to benefit the garden fund and preschool.
Info: 336-5994
Tomato Extravaganza Day
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 46 El Pueblo Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Hosted by Love Apple Farm, this is a free day focused on tomato growing.
Info: www.loveapplefarms.com or 588-3801
Dog adoption event
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Feed, 5470 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Dogs will be available for adoption, sponsored by the Center for Animal Protection and Education.
Info: 336-4695 or www.capeanimals.org
Awaken Massage five-year anniversary party
When: 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: Awaken Massage Therapy, 216-C Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Live music, local artists’ displays, light refreshments, free raffle drawing.
Cost: Free
Info: 461-1371 or ma***@aw******************.com
Sunday, May 1
Bean Creek Run
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: This five-mile run will help with new sod for the Scotts Valley High School field
Info: www.active.com
Children’s carnival
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Highlands Park, 8500 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond
What: The carnival will include pony rides, a petting zoo, a balloon twister, inflatable slides, face painting, children’s games with prizes, a barbecue, music and more.
Cost: Free admission; tickets sold by activity
Film screening
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Bible Church, 5999 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: The church will show “The Hiding Place,” a film that traces the lives of a family who saved many Jews during World War II.
Info: 335-3418
Tuesday, May 3
Edward Jones grand opening open house
When: 4:30 p.m.
Where: 6630 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Refreshments and appetizers will be served to welcome Bob Fuller. Balloons will mark the spot.
Info: 335-8158
Tuesday, May 4
Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., near Costco in Santa Cruz
Details: Local senior men are invited for lunch and to hear Sherri Dang present on going from Vietnam to becoming an American citizen.
Cost: $15
Info: 336-8481
Saturday, May 7
Garden tour, English tea luncheon
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Starts at St. Phillips Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Participants will visit eight gardens in the area and finish with a luncheon. Reservations are required.
Cost: $25 in advance, $30 on tour day; discounts for groups of four
Info: Pat Collins, 438-0388
Free financial planning clinic
When: 2 to 6 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road
Details: Attendees may ask specific financial questions and meet one-on-one with professional financial planners.
Info: www.scottsvalleychamber.com or 438-1010.
Sunday, May 8
Mother’s Day pancake breakfast
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Felton Fire House, 131 Kirby St.
Details: Proceeds will be used to buy equipment and pay for training for Felton volunteers.
Info: 335-4422
Friday, May 13
SLV Elementary dinner, silent auction
When: 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Oak Tree Ristorante, 5447 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Proceeds will support science, music and art at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School.
Cost: $35 per person
Info: www.slvebobcatclub.com.
Sunday, May 15
Bonny Doon un-pancake breakfast
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Bonny Doon Fire Station, 975 Martin Road, in Bonny Doon
Details: This annual fundraiser will include raffles, a bake sale, T-shirts and children’s activities.
Cost: $12 adults, $6 children age 10 and younger
Info: 426-3080
Saturday, May 21
Boulder Creek Elementary carnival
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Elementary School, 400 Lomond St., in Boulder Creek
Details: A pirate barbecue, live music, a bounce house, game booths, a prize room, drawings and a silent auction are planned. Prize tickets are on sale in the elementary school office.
Info: te*******@ro********.com