Datebook: What’s going on in the valleys

Friday, Feb. 19
American Red Cross mobile blood drive
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church’s Taylor Hall, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Call or go online to schedule an appointment to give blood.
Info: 800-448-3543 or www.redcrossblood.org
Saturday, Feb. 20
Santa Cruz Follies open auditions
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Market Street Senior Center, 222 Market St., in Santa Cruz
Details: For singers and dancers age 50 and older.
Info: 423-6640
‘Re-Run Runway for Tolerance’ fashion show and clothing sale
When: 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Don Quixote’s International Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: The sale will benefit Students Making a Difference and the Equity Committee of the San Lorenzo Valley, which promote diversity.
Info: Roberta McPherson, 338-0815
Free Dominican Hospital health fair
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Dominican Hospital Education Center,
1555 Soquel Drive, in Santa Cruz
Details: Local doctors will present on topics like skin care, diet, exercise and dealing with joint trauma and will also perform screenings for blood pressure, stroke risk, girth measurement and vein problems.
Cost: Free
Info: 465-7818
Scotts Valley farmers market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Sunday, Feb. 21
Choral Benefit Concert for the Salvation Army of Sweden
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Directed by Beth Hollenbeck, the Felton Presbyterian Church Choir will perform to raise money to help families in Malmo, Sweden.
Cost: Donations accepted
Info: 335-6900
Child’s Victorian Tea Party
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Join park naturalist Lee Summers for games like blind man’s bluff, charades and more. Children 7 and older are welcome, and the group size is limited to 12.
Info: 335-9348
Monday, Feb. 22
CPR class at Felton Fire Station
When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Info: Ray Soler, 335-4422; or www.feltonfire.com
Tuesday, Feb. 23
Watershed advisory meeting
When: 6 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School multi-use room, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton
Info: Terry Umstead, 335-2495
SLV Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting
When: 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Sgt. Jim Ross will speak about safety for storefront and home-based businesses.
Info: 345-2084 or in**@********er.org
Cost: Free for chamber members; $5 for nonmembers
IHOP National Pancake Day
When: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: 1549 41st Ave., in Capitola
Details: Free short stack of pancakes for each guest. Donations will go to the Children’s Miracle Network and will be dispersed to local charities.
Info: 475-0540
Wednesday, Feb. 24
SV High EXPO for incoming eighth-graders
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley High Student Union,
555 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: Presentations and information for incoming eighth-graders and a tour of the school will be given.
Info: 439-9555
Thursday, Feb. 25
SLV Rotary fundraiser dinner
When: 4 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Scopazzi’s Restaurant, 13300 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: When you order any meal and identify yourself as a supporter of Rotary, Scopazzi’s will donate 30 percent of your bill to Rotary.
Reservations: 338-4444
Info: 336-8853 or www.slvrotaryclub.org
State Park Access Pass training
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Satellite Telework Center, 6265 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Mountain Parks is training volunteers to gather signatures to put the State Park Access Pass proposal on the ballot.
Info: Priscilla, 335-3174
Saturday, Feb. 27
Boulder Creek Library book sale
When: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: The second Boulder Creek Library Jam and Book Sale features music, a chili feed, a used-book sale and children’s activities.
Info: Dorrie, 703-4141
Scotts Valley farmers market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Healthy Way fashion show and lunch
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Peachwood’s at the Pasatiempo Inn,
555 Highway 17, in Santa Cruz
Details: The fashion show and luncheon will benefit Hospice of Santa Cruz County
Cost: $45
Info: Healthy Way, 462-5900
SVPA Broadway cabaret
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bethany University Theater, 800 Bethany Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: The annual Broadway Caberet, full of comedy, singing and dance, benefits Scotts Valley Performing Arts.
Cost: $18 general, $15 seniors and students
Info: 251-8084 or www.svpaa.org.
Boulder Creek Recreation Center meeting
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Boulder Creek rec hall, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek
Details: This special board meeting will hear from residents who live in the area of South Street, Boulder Street, Flat Street and Highway 9 about the location of the proposed rec center.
Info: 338-4144
‘Jes’ Call Me Jim’ 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 several Felton and Santa Cruz locations appear in the silent film from 1920.
Cost: Park entrance $10, film is free
Info: 335-3174
Drive-through Girl Scout cookies
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Liberty Bank drive-through, 13233 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek
Details: Regular Girl Scout cookie booth sales will take place in the San Lorenzo Valley through March 20.
Cost: $4 per box
Info: Jean, je****@*****ll.net
Sunday, Feb. 28
M.A.D. fashion show and tea
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley High School Student Union, 555 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley
Details: The More Assistance for the Disadvantaged club hosts a fashion show to help the homeless. Donations will go to Rebele Shelter in Santa Cruz. For reservations, e-mail Jessica Kost and Julia Kernan at gs**************@***il.com.
Cost: Five cans of food or one gently used or new piece of clothing
Info: Jessica, 227-5767
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