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, 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 6
Artist reception
When: 5 p.m.
Where: The White Raven, 6253 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Attendees can meet artist Bev Martin, whose work will be on display, accompanied by folksy-bluesy music from the Brightside Band.
Info: 335-3611
Opening art reception
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: The community is invited to a free reception for the spring exhibit “In My Life.”
Info: www.mountainartcenter.org
Off-the-grid-living talk
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Zayante Fire Station, 7700 E. Zayante Road, in Felton
Details: Donald Turner will explain fully functional solar living, including his amateur radio station.
Info: www.slvarc.org
Contra dance
When: 8 to 11 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: All dances are taught, and no partner is needed.
Cost: $10 suggested donation
Info: www.santacruzdance.org
Saturday, April 7
Boulder Creek egg hunt
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Redwood Elementary School, 16900 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek
Info: Bring an Easter basket and enjoy food, the Easter Bunny and a jump house.
Info: Boulder Creek Recreation, 338-4144
Picnic and politics event
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Felton Covered Bridge, Graham Hill Road at Mount Hermon Road, in Felton
Details: Bill Smallman, candidate for the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors 5th District, will discuss local issues.
Info: www.billsmallman.com
Free Easter egg hunt
When: 4:30 p.m.
Where: Loch Lomond Reservoir, 100 Loch Lomond Way, in Felton
Details: Candy and prize donations can still be dropped off at Zayante Fire Department, 7700 E. Zayante Road, in Felton.
Info: 335-4084 or

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Tuesday, April 10
Movie and lunch
When: Noon
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Lunch, dessert and popcorn will be provided and a movie will be shown.
Cost: $5 members, $6 guests
Info: 438-8666
Wednesday, April 11
Tour of California meeting
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Pizza and Pub, 13200-B Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: The San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a networking mixer and will host members of the AMGEN Tour of California team to hear about this year’s race.
Info: www.slvchamber.org
Relay For Life meeting
When: 6 to 7 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s BBQ, 230-G Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Attendees can sign up a team or volunteer for the 24-hour American Cancer Society Relay For Life.
Info: Jackie Maurer, 335-7109 or www.relayforlife.org/scottsvalleyca
Candidates forum
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School Performing Arts Center, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Candidates for the 5th District seat on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will present their platforms and answer questions from the audience. The event is sponsored by the Valley Women’s Club, the League of Women Voters and Community TV of Santa Cruz County.
Info: Nancy, 338-1728
Thursday, April 12
Happy hour networking
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Jia Tella’s Next Door, 18 Victor Square, in Scotts Valley
Details: Attendees can take business cards and raffle prizes to this networking evening.
Info: 438-1010
Saturday, April 14
Postcard, collectibles show
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Hilton Santa Cruz-Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Free appraisals of postcards and other collectibles will be offered.
Info: Joseph Jaynes, 476-3262 or

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Dinner theater in SLV
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Park Hall, 9400 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: A murder mystery by Rita Wadsworth and Carolyn Hyatt, “Crime Comes to College,” will exhibit music, mayhem, and mirth. Proceeds will benefit Mountain Community Theater.
Cost:  $35
Info: www.mctshows.org or 336-4777
Sunday, April 15
Sandhills tour
When: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road in Ben Lomond
Details: Participants will take a guided tour of the sandhills habitat in the park. The tour will repeat April 29.
Cost: $2
Info: 335-9348
Dinner club membership-drive brunch
When: Noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Ben Lomond
Details: Men and women age 21 and older who are interested in becoming members of the Santa Cruz Mountains Gourmet Dinner Club are invited for brunch. Those who wish to attend should inquire for directions.
Info: Colly Gruczelak, 336-8098 or

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Friday, April 20
Blood drive
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Info: 800-733-2767 or www.redcrossblood.org
Saturday, April 21
Spring boutique, tea
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; tea at 2 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s BBQ, upstairs, 230-G Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: A boutique, tea and raffle will benefit Relay For Life in Scotts Valley.
Cost: Tea party, $15 for one, $25 for two; free to shop
Info: Jackie Maurer, 335-7109 or

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Monday, April 23
Operation Surf fundraiser dinner
When: 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., in Santa Cruz
Details: A Hawaiian-style dinner buffet with a no-host bar will benefit Operation Surf, a group that helps wounded members of the armed services rehabilitate through surfing. Guests can meet this year’s participants during the evening, hosted by Blue Star Moms of Santa Cruz County.
Cost: $65
Info: www.amazingsurfadventures.org
Tuesday, April 24
Parenting workshop
When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Mountain Community Resources, 6134 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: This parenting workshop will address how parents can deal with fighting and aggression. Food and child care are included.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-6600
Thursday, April 26
San Lorenzo Valley poetry reading
When: 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: David Swanger, Santa Cruz County poet laureate, will read poetry and introduce valley locals who will read poems.
Info: www.feltonlibraryfriends.org
Saturday, April 28
Book signing, discussion
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Mystery author Nancy Lynn Jarvis will talk about her recent books. Refreshments will be served.
Info: Michele Deblock, 847-400-7467