Datebook: Here’s what’s happening

Saturday, March 20
CPR, first-aid class at Felton Fire Station
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Info: Ray Soler, 335-4422; or www.feltonfire.com
SLV High Casino Night fundraiser
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9
Details: Appetizers, beer, wine and cocktails to go along with blackjack, craps and Texas Hold ’em games.
COST: $30
Info: sl*************@gm***.com
Falcon Club Texas Hold ’em tournament
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Peachwood’s at the Inn at Pasatiempo, 555 Highway 17, Santa Cruz
Details: $50 buy in for the poker tournament. Register at www.falconclub.org.
Info: Lynn Bridges, 818-2224
Scotts Valley Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Sunday, March 21
Highlands Senior Center pancake breakfast
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Cost: $5 adults, $2.50 kids
Info: 336-8900
Monday, March 22
Redwood Pizzeria Donation Night
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Redwood Pizzeria, 6205 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Enjoy delicious pizza and raise money for The Children’s Center of San Lorenzo Valley in Ben Lomond. Dine-in or take-out will be available, and proceeds will benefit the school.
Info: Lisa Whitworth, 408-316-5120
Tuesday, March 23
Performing arts sign-up and informational meeting
When: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Scotts Valley Performing Arts Youth Shakespeare program will put on “A Midsummer Night’s Dream in July.” Find out more at this meeting.
Info: www.svpaa.org or 566-9411
Thursday, March 25
SV Chamber mixer
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Pizza Co., 18 B Victor Square, in Scotts Valley
Details: Watch the San Jose Sharks game while enjoying pizza and beer.
Cost: $5 members, $10 prospective members
Info: 438-1010
Wednesday, March 24
SLV Rotary benefit dinner for Haiti
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Zayante Fire District, 7700 E. Zayante Road, in Felton
Details: Proceeds will help earthquake victims in Haiti. The goal is to buy 10 shelter boxes, at a cost of $10,000. Tickets are available through the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District office, 325 Marion Ave., in Ben Lomond. Checks should be payable to SLV Rotary Club.
Cost: Requested donations are $7.50 for adults, $5 for children, or $15 for a family.
Friday, March 26
Blood drive
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Info: www.redcrossblood.org
Saturday, March 27
Scotts Valley Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Passport Day in the USA
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Simpkins Family Swim Center, Room A, 979 17th Ave., in Santa Cruz
Details: The Santa Cruz County clerk will provide passport information and accept applications from U.S. citizens.
Info: www.travel.state.gov or 454-2060
‘A Romance in the Redwoods’ silent movie
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park visitor center, 101 N. Big Trees Road, in Felton
Details: Henry Cowell and the sandhills of Zayante are featured backgrounds in the 1917 movie.
Cost: Park entrance $10, film is free
Info: 335-3174
‘Food for Children’ collection
When: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Market, 14 Victor Square and Ben Lomond Market, 9440 Mill St.
Details: The Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley Rotary Clubs will collect food for children to be distributed through Second Harvest Food Bank and Valley Churches United Missions.
Info: Patty, ma***********@pa*****.net
Sunday, March 28
Scotts Valley flea market
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road
Info: 438-8666
‘Jewel Thieves’ dinner theater
When: Dinner seating 5:30 p.m.
Where: Peachwoods Steakhouse, 555 Highway 17, in Pasatiempo
Details: Dinner theater comedy production featuring Felton’s Tara McMilin and Scotts Valley’s Elizabeth Hammack
Cost: $40 includes all expenses
Info/Reservations: 426-6333
Easter basket Harley ride
When: 10 a.m. to noon registration; 1 p.m. ride to deliver baskets
Where: Monterey Harley Davidson dealership, 333 N. Main St., in Salinas
Details: Open to all riders. The group of riders will deliver Easter baskets to Valley Churches United Missions beginning at 1 p.m.
Cost: $10 covers lunch
Monday, March 29
Publisher to speak at university
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Wilson Library at Bethany University, 800 Bethany Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Bill Carmichael, publisher of “Deep River Press” will speak at an author’s showcase at Bethany University.
Info: Anna, 438-3800, ext. 3240
Tuesday, March 30
SV Performing Arts sign-up and informational meeting
When: 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Scotts Valley Performing Arts Youth Shakespeare program will put on “A Midsummer Night’s Dream in July.” Find out more at this meeting.
Info: www.svpaa.org or 566-9411
Wednesday, March 31
Dine for hospice
When: Reservations begin at 4 p.m.
Where: Scopazzi’s Restaurant, 13300 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: When diners mention the hospice, Scoppazzi’s will donate a portion of the dinner bill to support Hospice of Santa Cruz County. An auction with raffle prizes will follow.
Reservations: 338-4444
Tuesday, April 1
Relay For Life planning meeting
When: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Call for details
Details: Join the planning committee for the first-year American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley.
Info: sc*******************@ya***.com, 661-0623 or www.relayforlife.org/scottsvalleyca
Ongoing
Together in the Park
When: 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays
Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park, Graham Hill and Mount Hermon roads
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 and chair 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
‘Ultra beginning’ line dancing class
When: 11 a.m., second Thursday of each month
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Cost: $6
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
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