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, Feb. 4
Dog adoption fair
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: ACE Hardware, 218 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Center for Animal Protection and Education will host a dog adoption fair for friendly dogs in foster homes.
Info: 336-4695 or www.capeanimals.org
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
Free financial planning clinic
When: 2 to 6 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Local financial planners will volunteer their time to meet one on one with community members to discuss financial planning. Two seminars will also be taught.
Info: 438-1010
Art center re-grand opening
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Artisans, 230-D Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the opening of Scotts Valley Artisans at its new, expanded location with food and live music.
Info: 438-1010
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
Relay for Life sign-ups
When: 6 to 7 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s BBQ, 230-G Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Residents can drop in to find out what Relay For Life is about and to sign up for the 24-hour event May 19 and 20.
Info: Jackie Maurer, 335-7109; or www.relayforlife.org/scottsvalleyca
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
Valentine’s lunch
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Cost: $8 for members, $10 for guests
Info: 438-8666
Saturday, Feb. 11
Chocolate and wine tasting
When: Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Skov Winery, 2364 Bean Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The winery will have wine, chocolates and vendors displaying their wares in preparation for Valentines Day.
Cost: Free admission; $15 tasting fee ($10 for members)
Info: 438-4374 or wi***@********ry.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
Thursday, Feb. 16
Free poetry reading
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Luminescence Day Spa and Tea Room, 13140 Highway 9, Boulder Creek
Details: Len Anderson and Tru Dillon will read poetry.
Info: Lizzie Lochner, 338-7546; or www.luminescencedayspa.com
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