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.
Friday, Jan. 27
Ukulele Extravaganza, spaghetti dinner
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley Middle School gym, 7179 Hacienda Way, in Felton
Details: A night of spaghetti and ukuleles will support SLV school music programs.
Cost: $15 suggested donation; children $8
Info: Ukuleles of Felton, 6235-B Highway 9, in Felton, 704-7027
Saturday, Jan. 28
Family Valentine’s gift-making workshop
When: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Artists will lead a workshop to create Valentine’s Day gifts for families. Snacks will be served.
Cost: Free
Info: 336-3513
Candidate’s campaign kickoff
When: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Oak Tree Ristorante, 5447 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: George Wylie will kick off his campaign for Santa Cruz County supervisor in Felton.
Info: www.georgewylie2012.com
Celtic society dinner
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s BBQ, 230-G Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Loch Lomond Celtic Society will host its Burns Night Supper, including whisky tasting.
Cost: $35 for dinner only, $70 with whisky tasting
Info: http://lochlomondceltic.org or 457-6716
Tuesday, Jan. 31
Redwood Pizzeria grad night fundraiser
When: 4 to 9 p.m.
Where: Redwood Pizzeria, 6205 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: The restaurant will give 25 percent of proceeds from dine-in and carry-out orders to San Lorenzo Valley High School’s safe and sober grad night.
Info: 335-1500
Wednesday, Feb. 1
Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Lunch will be followed by a talk and demonstration by Malcolm MacKinnon, a portrait artist.
Cost: $15
Info: Dave, 336-8481
Saturday, Feb. 4
Fungus Foray
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Residents are invited to join the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz on a quest for mushrooms, rain or shine.
Info: 335-9348
Financial course preview
When: 6:30 to 7:10 p.m.
Where: New Hope Church, 4001 Granite Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: This is a preview night for Financial Peace University, a class to teach families how to get out of debt. The class begins Feb. 23. Registration is open through the church.
Info: www.newhopesv.org or 438-1771
Sunday, Feb. 5
In Search of Herps
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Herpetologist Paul Haskins will lead a walk in search of reptiles and amphibians.
Info: 335-9348
 
Wednesday, Feb. 8
Felton library readathon
When: 3 to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Branch Library, 6299 Gushee St., in Felton
Details: Members of the SLV community — including April Burns, Lise Qintero, Anna Morris, Dave Poetzinger, San Lorenzo Valley High School students and Doug Morris — will read some of their favorite literature.
Info: www.feltonlibraryfriends.org
SLE Night at Tyrolean Inn
When: 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Tyrolean Inn, 9600 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: Fifteen percent of dinner proceeds will be donated to support San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School programs.
Info: 336-5188
Friday, Feb. 10
High school fashion show
When: 7 p.m.; continues Saturday, Feb. 11
Where: Scotts Valley High School student union, 555 Glenwood Drive
Details: Students will present their fashion designs and creations. Proceeds will benefit the Invisible Children organization.
Cost: $3 for children and students, $5 for adults
Info: la************@*ac.com or sh********@********il.com
Sunday, Feb, 12
St. Lawrence Academy open house
When: 11 a.m.
Where: 6184 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Families can enjoy music, food and classroom displays for kindergarten through eighth grade.
Info: 335-0328
Friday, Feb. 17
Felton blood drive
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Donors should sign up for an appointment to give blood, using sponsor code “FELTON.”
Info: 800-733-2767 or http://redcrossblood.org
Saturday, Feb. 25
SLV Grad Night wine, chocolate tasting
When: 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s BBQ, 230 Mount Hermon Road, Ste. G, in Scotts Valley
Details: A chocolate-and-wine tasting and silent auction will support San Lorenzo Valley High School’s Grad Night. Tickets will be sold in advance or at the door.
Cost: $15 for crystal wine glass and five tastings
Info: 334-2800 or 566-2451
Women with depression to meet
Where: Felton
Details: A new, free social group for women with depression will aim to provide uplifting peer support. The group will meet every four to six weeks in the San Lorenzo Valley. Those who wish to participate should email for details about the meeting place and time. Correspondence will be kept confidential.
Info: sa******************@***il.com
Saturday, March 3
Crab cioppino feed
When: 6 p.m.
Where: CPDES Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz, near Harvey West Park
Details: Scotts Valley Host Lions Club will host its 42nd annual all-you-can-eat crab cioppino feed and dance.
Cost: $45 or $10 for dancing only
Info: Harvey, 438-1848