Datebook

Submit Datebook items to pb******@*********er.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.
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. Andrew’s 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
Elite Martial Arts family fun day
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 266 Mt. Hermon Road in Scotts Valley
Details: The studio will celebrate its fourth anniversary with a jump house, face painting, music, food, board breaking, demonstrations and more.
Info: 438-5425 or www.438kick.com
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 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 and a free raffle drawing will mark the business’ fifth anniversary.
Cost: Free
Info: 461-1371 or ma***@******************py.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: The five-mile run will help pay for 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
Free workshop to trim energy use
When: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Harvey West Clubhouse, 326-A Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz
Details: A workshop about improving home energy efficiency will be put on by the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments and Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Info:
Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Local senior men are invited for lunch and to hear Sherri Dang speak about going from Vietnam to becoming an American citizen.
Cost: $15
Info: 336-8481
Friday, May 6
State-funded preschool open house
When: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton, next to ball fields
Details: Redwood Mountain Child Development Center serves families with children ages 3 to 5 years old.
For information: 335-3222
San Lorenzo Valley Amateur Radio Club special speaker
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Zayante Fire Station, 7700 E. Zayante Road, in Felton
Details: Eric Swartz, co-founder of Santa Cruz-based Elecraft, will speak about high-performance ham radio.
Info: Elizabeth Baker, eb****@*ps.net
First Friday contra dance
When: 7:40 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: No partner necessary; wear soft-soled shoes. No perfumes, please.
Cost: $10, $6 students
Info: Paul, 464-0877; or www.santacruzdance.org
Saturday, May 7
Softball rummage sale
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High parking lot, 7105 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Bake sale, raffle with San Francisco Giants tickets, a mountain bike and more.
Info: slvsoftball.com
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
Iris society show
When: Noon to 6 p.m.; repeats Sunday
Where: Capitola Mall food court, 1855 41st Ave., in Capitola
Details: Irises from around Santa Cruz County will be on display for Mother’s Day weekend.
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
Mother’s Day stroll, re-enactment
When: 12:45 p.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way in Boulder Creek
Details: Meet a pioneer, women’s club president and park founders to celebrate Mother’s Day with a half-mile guided tour and re-enactment in Big Basin.
Info: Doreen Devorah, Big Basin docent, 479-7798
Thursday, May 12
‘Shakespeare Behind Bars’ film screening
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 W. Park Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: The film follows a group of convicted felons as they produce “The Tempest” and reconcile their pasts.
Cost: Free
Info: 427-7703
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.
Open auditions for ‘Annie Get Your Gun’
When: 6 to 10 p.m.; also 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Where: Bethany University Theater, 800 Bethany Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Director Paul Sawyer and musical director Rachel Nachison will cast actors ages 10 through 70 for this Scotts Valley Performing Arts show.
Info: www.svpaa.org or an*************@***aa.org
Saturday, May 14
Church flea market
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Spaces are available for $15.
Info: 335-6905
Shakespeare in Boulder Creek
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 W. Park Ave.
Details: UCSC’s Shakespeare to Go troupe will perform a 50-minute version of “The Comedy of Errors” in the library’s amphitheater.
Info: 427-7703
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
Scotts Valley Grand Prix
When: Noon to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Drive
Details: Amateur and professional cyclists will compete in the bicycle race’s second year. Kids can sign up to race in the competition, too.
Info: www.syzygysportsgroup.com
Tuesday, May 17
American Crown Circus
When: 5 and 7 p.m.; repeats Wednesday and Thursday
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The circus will visit Scotts Valley for three days.
Info: 438-1010
Scotts Valley schools spring concert
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley High Student Union, 555 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Bands and choirs from Scotts Valley high and middle schools will perform.
Info: www.svhsmusicdept.wordpress.com or www.svmsmusicdept.wordpress.com
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. Tickets will be sold in the elementary school office.
Info: te*******@********il.com