Datebook

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Friday, July 20
‘Romeo and Juliet’
When: 2 and 7:30 p.m.; repeats at 7 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday
Where: St. Philip the Apostle Episcopal Church,5271 Scotts Valley Drive, inScottsValley
Details: Scotts Valley Performing Arts’ Youth Shakespeare will present the classic tale of “Romeo and Juliet” set on an island in the high age of piracy.
Cost: $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 children
Info: www.svpaa.org
 
Saturday, July 21
Cops ’n’ Rodders car show
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where:SiltanenPark,141 Vine Hill School Road, inScottsValley
Details: This 19th annual car show includes barbecue lunch, jump house, police and fire exhibits and police motorcycle competition.
Info: 440-5670
 
Free organ concert
When: 7:30 to 9:15 p.m.
Where:Mount HermonChristianConferenceCenter,37 Conference Drive, inMount Hermon
Details: Daniel Miller — designer of theMount Hermoncustom Rodgers organ, recording artist, and arranger of music for organ and handbells — will perform. An optional buffet dinner precedes the concert.
Cost: Free admission; voluntary offering
Info: 335-4466
 
Sunday, July 22
Pancake breakfast
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where:HighlandsParkSeniorCenter, 8500 Highway 9, inBen Lomond
Details: Piano styling by Char is included with breakfast.
Cost: $5 adults, $2.50 children
Info: 336-8900
 
Salon grand opening
When: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: 6231 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: The Green Room Salon, the first “certified green” salon in theSan LorenzoValley, will serve refreshments and door prizes.
Info: 335-3531
 
Saturday, July 28
Mural in a Day event
When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where:ScottsValleyArtisans, 230-D Mount Hermon Road, inScottsValley
Details: A group of local artists will complete an outdoor mural in one day. This is expected to be the first mural in a multiyear public art program inScottsValley.
Info: 439-9094 or www.scottsvalleyartisans.com
 
BonnyDoonart studio tour
When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; continues Sunday
Where: Artist studios throughout Bonny Doon
Details:  Twenty-one artists will exhibit in 13 studios throughout Bonny Doon. Painters, sculptors, ceramic artists, printmakers, woodcarvers and glass artists will welcome guests.
Cost: Free admission
Info: http://bonnydoonstudiotour.com
 
Unicorn playgroup reunion
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: StoneHouse Bar and Grill, Hilton Hotel,6001 La Madrona Drive, inScottsValley
Details: People will gather for a no-host dinner to celebrate 30 years of friendships created by Boulder Creek Recreation’s Unicorn Playgroup and other playgroups from that era. Reservations are suggested.
Info: Merrie Ann, 854-2219 or [email protected]
 
Sunday, July 29
Native-plant garden design
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch,800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Master gardener Carri Wagner will give tips about gardening with native plants. Participants should register in advance.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-9348
 
Free Music at Skypark
When: 3:30 p.m.
Where: Skypark,360 Kings Village Road, inScottsValley
Details: The Houserockers andWest Grand Boulevardwill play as part of the Scotts Valley Kiwanis Club’s second Music at Skypark concert to benefitScottsValleyschool music programs.
Info: www.svkiwanis.org
 
Monday, July 30
VacationBibleSchool
When: 9 a.m. to noon; runs through Aug. 3
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: This is a program for children entering preschool through fifth grade. Donations are requested, and scholarships are available.
Info: www.feltonpresbyterian.org or 335-6900
 
Sky Vacation Bible Camp
When: 9 am to noon; continues daily through Aug. 3
Where: San Agustin Catholic Church,257 Glenwood Drive, inScottsValley
Details: This camp for children entering first through fifth grades includes science, games, snacks, drama and music. Registration closes Thursday, July 26.
Cost: $60
Info: 438-3633 or www.sanagustincc.com
 
Wednesday, Aug. 1
Sons in Retirement lunch
When:  11:30 a.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall,216 Evergreen St., atCoral Street, inSanta Cruz.
Details: The luncheon will be followed by a talk and display of model planes built and raced by Matt Campi.
Cost: $15
 
ONGOING
Summer crafter’s market
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays  
Where: Scotts Valley Artisans parking lot,230-D Mount Hermon Road, inScottsValley
Details: This weekly crafter’s market featuring work from county artists will run every Saturday until Aug. 18, excluding July 28.
Info: 439-9094 or www.scottsvalleyartisans.com
 
Job-seeker workshop
When: 6 to 7 p.m., second Tuesday of each month
Where:GatewayBibleChurch,5000 Granite Creek Road, inScottsValley
Details: Ken Winters hosts a free workshop to help job seekers find work.
Info: www.hirewire.org
 
Line dance, weights
When: 9:45 to 11 a.m.
Where:HighlandsParkSeniorCenter, 8500 Highway 9, inBen Lomond
Details: $2 for members, $3 for nonmembers
Info: 336-8900
 
Improve speaking skills
When: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, inScottsValley
Details: The Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters will help improve speaking skills in a friendly, warm environment. Drop-ins are welcome.
Info: 335-3693
 
Duplicate bridge group players wanted
Where:ScottsValleySeniorCenter,370 Kings Village Road, inScottsValley
Info: 438-8666
 
Bingo
When: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays
Where:ScottsValleySeniorCenter,370 Kings Village Road, inScottsValley
Details: All adults are welcome. The game is sponsored by Project Scout (Senior Citizen Outreach).
Cost: 50 cents per card; one card free with four or more
Info: 438-8666
 
Tai chi classes
When: 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays
Where:HighlandsParkSeniorCenter, 8500 Highway 9, inBen Lomond
Cost: $3 members, $5 nonmembers
Info: 336-8900
 
Genealogical society meeting
When: 1 to 3 p.m., first Thursday of each month
Where: Central Branch Library meeting room,224 Church St., inSanta Cruz
Details: Lectures for beginning to advanced genealogy enthusiasts.
Cost: Free
Info: 427-7707, ext. 5794; or Janine Charlton, [email protected]
 
Senior exercise class
When: 10 a.m. Mondays and Fridays
Where:ScottsValleySeniorCenter,370 Kings Village Road
Info: The class incorporates strength, balance and coordination exercises for complete body conditioning for men and women age 50 and older, led by retired physical therapist Cherry Nittler.
Cost: $2 members, $3 nonmembers
 
Drop-in meditation group
When: 7 to 8:45 p.m. Mondays
Where: The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9, Felton 
Details: Beginning and experienced students of meditation will participate in 40 minutes of silent meditation, followed by a dharma talk and discussion by Carla Brennan
Info: http://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
 
Zumba for seniors
When: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
Where:ScottsValleySeniorCenter,370 Kings Village Road, inScottsValley
Details: Instructors describe this as a fun class for all levels of physical ability.
Info: 438-8666
 
Beginners’ line dancing
When: 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation,13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: For dancers age 8 and older
Cost: Free
Info: [email protected]
 
Water media art classes
When: 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays
Where:ScottsValleySeniorCenter,370 Kings Village Road, inScottsValley
Details: Participants will work with watercolor and acrylic paints. Adults of any age and all experience levels are welcome.
Cost: $7 for members, $8 for nonmembers
Info: Beverly Martin, 335-0425 or [email protected]; or www.portrait-fineart.com.
 
Body Freedom qigong
When: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays
Where:FeltonCoveredBridgePark,122 Covered Bridge Road; on rainy days, The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9, in Felton
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 LorenzoValleyHigh Schoolband room, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Dust off your instrument and try it out. The semester fee benefits school music programs in theSan LorenzoValley.
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 theSan LorenzoValley. Groups meet depending on availability.
Info: Shelby Charette, 335-5956
 
Advanced bridge players wanted
When: Noon Mondays
Where:ScottsValleySeniorCenter,370 Kings Village Road, inScottsValley
Details: Participants can hone their skills against other highly skilled bridge players.
Cost: $2 for members, $3 for nonmembers
Info: 438-8666
 
Chair and gentle yoga
When: Noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Balance Health ofBen Lomond,231 Main St.Ste. A, inBen Lomond.
Details: This gentle yoga program is intended to increase circulation, mobility, balance, strength, awareness and confidence.
Info: Ruth Caudell, 336-3560
 
Healing tai chi for seniors
When: 9 a.m. Fridays
Where: SV Community Center,360 Kings Village Road, inScottsValley
Details: Gentle, easy movement for health promotion
Cost: $7 for members, $8 for nonmembers
Info: Mary Mulligan, 335-9390 or [email protected]
 
Together in the Park
When: 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays
Where:FeltonCoveredBridgePark, Graham Hill andMount Hermonroads, 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:SatelliteTeleworkCenter, 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:ScottsValleySeniorCenter,370 Kings Village Road, inScottsValley
Cost: $6
Info: 438-8666
 
Beginning line dancing class
When: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Fridays
Where:ScottsValleySeniorCenter,370 Kings Village Road, inScottsValley
Cost: $2 members, $4 non members
Info: 438-8666
 
Belly dancing for women
When: 7 p.m. Mondays
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
 
Life drawing classes
When: 7 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays
Where:Santa CruzMountainsArtCenter,9341 Mill St., inBen Lomond
Details: Both beginners and pros are welcome to drop in. The class features a different model each week.
Cost: $10 for members, $12 for nonmembers, $8 for students with ID
Info: 335-5000 or www.mountainartcenter.org
 
Raku classes
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays
Where:Santa CruzMountainsArtCenter,9341 Mill St., inBen Lomond
Details: The class is weather-dependent, so call a day in advance. Participants may take bisqueware or purchase pots at the center.
Cost: $18 for members, $20 for nonmembers
Info: Dale Bates, 345-7565
 
Square dance classes
When: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: German-American Hall,230 Plymouth St., inSanta Cruz
Details: Go alone, take a partner or go with a group.
Cost: $5
Info: 763-9825 or 408-353-4766
 
Kidz Korner clothing exchange 
When: 10 to 11:30 a.m., third Saturday of each month
Where: St. Andrews Episcopal Church,101 Riverside Ave., inBen Lomond
Details: The exchange is for children’s clothes for newborns through 5-year-olds. Those who don’t have clothes to donate may pick up what they need.
Info: Rebecca, 408-875-3450