Datebook: Jan. 14 – Feb. 10

Friday, Jan. 14
American Red Cross blood drive
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9
Details: Call or go online to make an appointment, using sponsor code FELTON.
Info: 800-733-2767 or www.redcrossblood.org
Saturday, Jan. 15
First aid, CPR class
When: Call for time
Where: Felton Fire Protection District, 131 Kirby St.
Cost: Free to Felton Fire District residents, $36 for others
Info: www.feltonfire.com or 335-4422
Dream symposium
When: 12:30 to 5 p.m.
Where: Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: The workshop will explore a global movement that encourages a more sustainable world.
Cost: Free, donations accepted
Info: Polly Hughes, 325-6275; or Alain Desouches, ad********@*******al.net
Free laughter yoga
When: 4:30 p.m.
Where: Luminescence Day Spa and Tea Room, 13140 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Cost: Free
Info: Lizzie Lochner, 338-7546
Art exhibit reception
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Visitors can meet the artists during the opening reception for “In the Creative Spirit.”
Cost: Free
Info: 336-3513
Scotts Valley Idol opening night
When: 9 p.m.
Where: Malone’s Grill, 4402 Scotts Valley Drive
Details: Thirty competitors square off in this four-week karaoke competition.
Info: 438-2244
Sunday, Jan. 16
Monthly pancake breakfast at Highlands Park
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Cost: $5 adults, $2.50 children
Details: The morning will include piano by Char.
Info: 336-8900
Monday, Jan. 17
SLE Night at Don Quixote’s
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Don Quixote’s International Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Ten percent of proceeds will be donated to San Lorenzo Elementary School to support its programs.
Alpha
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9
Details: Dinner will be provided during an educational session about the Christian faith. Meetings will continue Mondays through March 14.
Info: Brittany Overbeck, 335-6906
Tuesday, Jan. 18
Relay for Life fundraiser
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Shadowbrook Restaurant, 1750 Wharf Road, in Capitola
Details: When diners mention Relay for Life, the restaurant will donate 30 percent of each check to Relay For Life of Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley.
Info: www.relayforlife.org/scottsvalleyca
Saturday, Jan. 22
Celtic birthday supper
When: 6 p.m. whisky tasting, 7:30 p.m. dinner
Where: Tyrolean Inn, 9600 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: Live Scottish tunes, a roast beef dinner and poetry readings will mark the 16th annual Robert Burns Birthday Supper put on by the Loch Lomond Celtic Society. Reservations are recommended.
Info: www.lochlomondceltic.org or 457-6716.
International songwriters concert
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Sequoia Retreat Center, 11445 Alba Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Songwriters from Canada, Denmark and the United States will present recently written songs. All proceeds benefit the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center.
Cost: $10 suggested donation
Info: 336-5060 or www.listeningroomretreats.com
Sunday, Jan. 23
Fungus Foray
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Join the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz on a quest for mushrooms in the park. Call to sign up.
Cost: Free
For information: 335-9348
Tuesday, Jan. 25
Scotts Valley Historical Society meeting
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Scott House, 1 Civic Center Drive, in Scotts Valley
Info: Virginia Hooper, 438-6506
Thursday, Jan. 27
Ribbon cutting, networking mixer
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Comerica Bank, 228 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a ribbon cutting for the remodeled Comerica Bank branch.
Wednesday, Feb. 2
Sons in retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz (near Costco)
Details: Photographer Kevin Osborn will talk about Alaskan bears.
Cost: $15; guests are free
Info: Dave, 336-8481
Red Cross retirement seminar
When: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: The Lodge at Montevalle, 552 Bean Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: The American Red Cross will host a retirement seminar to help people plan for the transition to retirement years. Topics include health care and asset distribution tools.
Info: Chris Balthasar, 440-5232 or ch*******************@**sb.com
Friday, Feb. 4
High school fashion show
When: 1 p.m.; repeats Saturday
Where: Scotts Valley High School Student Union, 555 Glenwood Drive
Details: Student designers will show their work in a show titled “Couture against abuse.”
Cost: Adults $6, students $4
Info: Lauren Miller, la************@**.com
Saturday, Feb. 5
Valley Valentines Gala
When: 5 to 11 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Country Club, 16901 Big Basin Highway
Details: Live music, dinner, a dance, romantic photos and more will benefit San Lorenzo Valley schools.
Cost: $75 for a family of four
Info: Laurie Ackemann, qa*****@*ol.com; or http://valleyvalentine.myevent.com
Thursday, Feb. 10
Felton library readathon
When: 2 to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Branch Library, 6299 Gushee St.
Details: Sponsored by the Felton Library Friends, readers from the community will read aloud passages from some of their favorite books.
Info: 335-1135 or www.feltonlibraryfriends.org.
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