Datebook: The downlow on what’s coming up

Friday, April 2
First Friday Contra Dance
When: 7:40 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: A band from the East Coast is visiting. No partner is necessary, but dancers should wear soft-soled shoes and no perfumes.
Cost: $10
Info: Paul, 464-0877 or www.santacruzdance.org
Saturday, April 3
Scotts Valley Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Wednesday, April 7
Foster care and adoption orientation
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: 1400 Emeline Ave., Room 206, in Santa Cruz
Details: The first step in becoming a foster or adoptive parent. Child welfare staff will be on hand to answer questions.
Felton CERT class
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Felton Fire Station, 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Details: To register, call 335-4422 or visit www.feltonfire.com.
Info: Ray, fe******@***oo.com
Friday, April 9
Grammy and Dove award-winner Bryan Duncan free concert
When: 5:30 for popcorn and rootbeer floats, 7 p.m. concert
Where: Gateway Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Cost: Free
Info: 438-0646 or www.gatewaybible.org
Saturday, April 10
Scotts Valley Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Garrahan Park renovation meeting
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Garrahan Park, Highway 9 across from Kings Creek Road, in Boulder Creek
Details: See plans and have questions answered about the upcoming Garrahan Park renovation.
Info: Diane Hamilton, 338-3174; or Christina Horvat, 338-4144
Desalination discussion with water official
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwood State Park Nature Store, 101 Big Trees Road, in Felton
Details: Santa Cruz Water Department Director Bill Kocher will talk to the Valley Women’s Club Environmental committee about the prospect of using desalination to solve the county’s water supply problems.
Cost: $10 to enter the park
Info: 338-1728
‘Introduction to Enneagram: A Map of the Human Personality’
When: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Life Directions, 275 Longfellow Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: A workshop to understand and appreciate the differences within people that explores nine patterns of attitude and behavior.
Cost: Registration is required; $150 before Saturday, April 3, or $165 after
Info: 336-8813 or cc*******@*****ir.com
Tuesday, April 13
Relay For Life Scotts Valley & San Lorenzo Valley kickoff
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Tony and Alba’s, 226 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Anyone interested in finding out more about our community Relay For Life event is invited to attend this kickoff. Mention “Relay Pizza Night,” and a portion of the sales from 5 p.m. to closing will be donated to the community Relay For Life.
Info: 661-0623 or www.relayforlife.org/scottsvalleyca
Ben Lomond Park public hearing
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors chambers, fifth floor, 701 Ocean St., in Santa Cruz
Details: County Parks will present its plans for Ben Lomond Park to the board of supervisors.
Info: 454-7901
Wednesday, April 14
SLV Pop Warner sign-ups
When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Ben Lomond Fire Protection District, 9430 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Info: www.vyapopwarner.com
Friday, April 16
American Red Cross blood drive
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Info: 800-733-2767 or www.redcrossblood.org, with sponsor code FELTON
Saturday, April 17
Scotts Valley Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Big Basin wildflower walk
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Big Basin State Park headquarters, 21600 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: Celebrate Earth Day on a 4-mile, four-hour walk. Bring lunch and good hiking shoes.
Info: 338-8883
SLV Pop Warner car wash
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Cornerstone Gas Station, 6320, Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Donations given to the car washers will help fund scholarships for kids to join SLV Pop Warner football and cheer.
Info: Crystal, cr*****@*****nc.com
‘Valley in Bloom’ fashion show
When: Noon
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Annual senior center fashion show and luncheon. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Cost: $14 for members, $16 for guests
Info: 438-8666
Sunday, April 18
Speed dating
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: A fun and easy way to meet new people. Reservations are required.
Info: Nick Naccari, 332-9734
Saturday, April 24
Scotts Valley Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Spring Lakes ‘Art in the Park’
When: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Spring Lakes Park clubhouse, 2235 Mount Hermon Road, in Felton
Details: Artists will show watercolors, oil paintings, photography, quilting and fine needlepoint artwork over wine, punch and refreshments.
Cost: Free
Info: 438-2407
Tuesday, April 27
Historical Society meeting
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Scott House at MacDorsa Park, Civic Center Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: The club is looking for new members and meets the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Info: Virginia Hooper, 438-6506
Wednesday, April 28
SLV poetry reading
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: The Felton Library Friends will host a poetry reading by people in the valley who have submitted poems relating to the theme of “place.”
Info: 335-9553
Thursday, April 29
Bill Monning town hall meeting
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz City Hall, 809 Center St., in Santa Cruz
Details: A conversation about the future of California with Assemblyman Bill Monning
Cost: Free
Info: 425-1503
Friday, April 30
Scholastic lasagna dinner
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Felton Fire Protection District, 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Details: Dinner comes with chili, garlic bread and drinks to benefit San Lorenzo Valley Pop Warner football and cheer.
Cost: $5
Info: Crystal, cr*****@*****nc.com
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