Datebook

n Submit Datebook items to [email protected], 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. Check out www.pressbanner.com to submit your own listings that will appear in our online Datebook.
Saturday, July 9
Walgreens anniversary celebration
When: All day, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Walgreens, 210 Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley
Details: The store will celebrates 10 years in Scotts Valley and a recent remodel with giveaways and a festive atmosphere.
Info: 430-9102
Dog adoption day
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Feed, 5470 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Center for Animal Protection and Education will host the event. Visitors can meet dogs in foster homes to be adopted.
Info: 336-4695 or www.capeanimals.org
Free piano and violin concert
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center, 37 Conference Drive, in Mount Hermon
Details: The Los Angeles Collaboration is concert piano and concert violin, in a varied evening of music by Mozart, Beethoven, Gershwin and sacred music arrangements, with pianist Dr. Duane Funderburk and violinist Alex Russell.
Cost: Donation suggested
Info: 335-4466 or mounthermon.org/concerts
Sunday, July 10
Positive Parenting Program seminar
When: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Club One, 100 Enterprise Way, in Scotts Valley
Details: Parents should register in advance for this seminar on “Raising Resilient Children.”
Cost: Free
Info: 336-9859 or [email protected]
Stepping stone workshop
When: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Participants will work with master gardener Bonnie Pond to create garden stepping stones for the garden at the park. Materials will be supplied.
Info: 335-9348.
Thursday, July 14
Art and Wine kickoff
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: The kickoff party for the Taste of Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival will include food from local restaurants, local wines and the unveiling of the 2011 poster.
Cost: $35, includes festival wine glass
Info: 438-1010 or www.scottsvalleychamber.com
Shakespeare opens in Scotts Valley
When: 7 p.m.; repeats July 15 and 16 and at 2 p.m. July 17
Where: Bethany University Theater, 800 Bethany Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Scotts Valley Performing Arts’ Youth Shakespeare Program will perform “The Tempest: Revisited” and “Journey Fantastique.”
Cost: $19 general admission
Info: www.svpaa.org
Saturday, July 16
Church flea market
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Proceeds from the flea market will help the church’s youth and adult programs.
Cost: Spaces are $15 each.
Info: 335-6905
First aid, CPR class
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Felton fire house, 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Cost: Free for Felton residents, $36 for others
Info: www.feltonfire.com or 335-4422
Doonart: Bonny Doon Studio Tour
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; continues Sunday
Details: Participants can discover the hidden art studios of Bonny Doon.
Cost: Free admission
Info: Kim Sterling, 466-0314; or www.bonnydoonstudiotour.com
Full Moon Madness
When: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 North Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Details: This family evening will highlight the phases of the moon with telescopes, night hikes, crafts and music.
Cost: Free; $10 parking fee
Free country and southern concert
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center, 37 Conference Drive, in Mount Hermon
Details: Harmonica virtuoso, composer, and humorist Buddy Greene will collaborate with accompanist Jeff Taylor for an evening of down-home music for the family.
Cost: Donation suggested
Info: 335-4466 or mounthermon.org/concerts
Sunday, July 17
‘What is Reiki?’ workshop
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Ben Lomond; call for address
Details: Participants can find out what this classical Japanese healing art is all about.
Cost: Free, donations accepted
Info: Joyce, 336-8073
Garden planter workshop
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road in Ben Lomond
Details: Master gardeners Carri Wagner and Simon Stapleton will guide participants through the process of creating “hypertufa” planters from Portland cement, perlite and peat moss.
Cost: $10 for materials
Info: 335-9348
SLV Museum barbecue
When: 3 to 7 p.m.
Where: SLV Museum, 12547 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek
Details: Those who attend this annual barbecue and raffle are asked to wear a T-shirt from any SLV event, group, school, disaster, team, business or whatever and tell its history for the museum’s oral history archives.
Cost: $12, free for children younger than 12
Info: www.slvmuseum.com or 338-8382
Thursday, July 28
Free business mixer
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Tree Circus Center, 4625 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: BCI Builders and Mint will host a business networking mixer. Those who go should take business cards for networking.
Info: 438-1010
Saturday, July 30
SLV Class of 1981 reunion
When: 4 to 9 p.m.
Where: Felton Guild and Oak Tree Ristorante, 5447 Highway 9, in Felton.
Details: The Shawn Andrews Blues Band will perform during a 30th reunion for San Lorenzo Valley High School graduates.
Cost: $70 per person, includes food, beverage and show
Info: www.slv81.com
Sunday, July 31
Children’s carnival
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Highlands Park, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: Pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, puppet shows, a bounce house, games, story time, music, a barbecue and more will support the Children’s Center of San Lorenzo Valley.
Info: Lisa Whitworth, 408-316-5120
Music at Skypark
When: 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Bands, House Rockers and The Coffis Brothers will entertain the crowd at the free concert to benefit local public schools.
Cost: Admission free, food and beverages will be sold
Saturday, Aug. 13
Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; also Sunday, Aug. 14
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The weekend will include fine art, food, wine from local wineries and music.
Info: www.scottsvalleychamber.com
ONGOING
Job seeker workshop
When: 6 to 7 p.m., second Tuesday of each month
Where: Gateway Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Ken Winters hosts a free workshop to help job seekers find work.
Info: www.hirewire.org
Bingo
When: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Cost: 50 cents per card; one card free with purchases of four or more
Details: All adults are welcome. The game is sponsored by Project SCOUT (Senior Citizen Outreach).
Info: 438-8666
Tai chi classes
When: 9:45 to 11 a.m. Mondays
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Cost: $2 for members, $4 for nonmembers
Info: 336-8900; or Bill Wright, 429-5004
Drop-in meditation group
When: 7 to 8:45 p.m. Mondays
Where: The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9, Felton
Details: For beginning and experienced meditators: 40 minutes of silent meditation followed by a dharma talk and discussion by Carla Brennan
Info: bloomofthepresent.com.
Free laughter yoga
When: 4:30 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Luminescence Day Spa and Tea Room, 13140 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Cost: Free
Info: Lizzie Lochner, 338-7546
Beginners’ line dancing
When: 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: Line dancing basics, for age 8 and older
Cost: Free
Info: [email protected]
Water media art classes
When: 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Participants will work with watercolor and acrylic paints. Adults of any age and all experience levels are welcome.
Cost: $7 members, $8 nonmembers
Info: Beverly Martin, 335-0425 or [email protected]; or www.portrait-fineart.com.
Body Freedom qigong/tai chi
When: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays
Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park, 122 Covered Bridge Road; on rainy days, The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9
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 Lorenzo Valley High School band room, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Dust off your instrument and try it out. The 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 and advanced bridge players are in demand for ongoing groups in the San Lorenzo Valley. Groups meet depending on availability.
Info: Shelby Charette, 335-5956
Chair and gentle yoga
When: Noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Balance Health of Ben Lomond, 231 Main St. Ste. A, in Ben Lomond.
Details: This gentle yoga program is intended to increase circulation, mobility, balance, strength, awareness and confidence.
Info: Ruth Caudell, 336-3560
Tai chi for seniors
When: 9 a.m. Fridays
Where: SV Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Gentle, easy movement for health promotion
Cost: $7, members, $8, nonmembers
Info: Mary Mulligan, 335-9390, or [email protected]
Together in the Park
When: 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays
Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park, Graham Hill and Mount Hermon roads, in 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: Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Beginning and experienced students are welcome for silent meditation and talk.
Info: Carla, 336-0136
Basic yoga
When: 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Cost: $6
Info: 438-8666
Beginning line dancing class
When: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., every Friday
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Cost: $2 members, $4 non members
Info: 438-8666
‘Ceramics on the Wheel’ classes
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: For beginning to advanced levels — limited to five students
Info: 336-3513 or www.mountainartcenter.org
Belly dancing for women
When: 7 p.m. every Monday
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Experience the power of women dancing with women in a friendly atmosphere.
Cost: $40 for four consecutive classes, $13 to drop in.
Info: 335-4567
‘Experiments in Clay’ classes
When: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Hand-build works in clay.
Info: 336-3513 or www.mountainartcenter.org
Life drawing classes
When: 7 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Both beginners and pros are welcome to drop in. The class features a different model every week.
Cost: $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers
Info: 336-3513 or www.mountainartcenter.org
Raku classes
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: The class is weather-dependent, so call a day in advance.
Info: Dale Bates, 345-7565
Ceramic classes for adults
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Info: 336-3513 or www.mountainartcenter.org
Square dance classes
When: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: German-American Hall, 230 Plymouth St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Go alone, take a partner or go with a group.
Cost: $5
Info: 831-763-9825 or 408-353-4766
Kidz Korner clothing exchange
When: 10 to 11:30 a.m., the third Saturday of the month
Where: St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: The exchange is for children’s clothes for newborns through 5-year-olds. If you don’t have clothes to donate, feel free to pick up what you need.
Info: Rebecca, 408-875-3450
Beginning ukulele classes
When: 6:30 to 7:20 p.m. Mondays for new students; 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays for advanced students
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Cost: $3 suggested donation
Info: 336-3513 or www.mountainartcenter.org