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, or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed.
Friday, March 18
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: www.redcrossblood.org or 800-733-2767
Saturday, March 19
YES! Saturday Serve
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: ShoreLife Community Church, 875 Monterey Ave., in Capitola
Details: A hot breakfast will be followed by light projects with Scotts Valley-based Young Enough to Serve.
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First Aid, CPR Class
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Felton Fire Protection District, 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Cost: Free for fire district residents, $36 for others
Info: www.feltonfire.com or at 335-4422
37th annual St. Michael’s St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 13005 Pine St., in Boulder Creek
Details: A corned beef and cabbage fundraiser meal will be prepared by Paul Violante of Scoppazzi’s, followed by dancing.
Cost: $25 adults, $15 children age 10 and younger
Info: 336-5098 or 338-4259
St. Patrick’s Day dinner and celebration
When: 5 p.m.
Where: 101 Riverside Ave. in Ben Lomond
Details: Happy hour with music followed by corned beef, carrots, cabbage and more at 6 p.m. Followed by open mic.
Cost: $10 adults, $5 seniors and kids, $25 maximum per family
Info: 336-5994
Falcon Club poker, wine-tasting night
When: 6:30 p.m. to midnight
Where: Bruno’s BBQ, 230 Mount Hermon Road, Ste. G, in Scotts Valley
Details: Proceeds will benefit the Scotts Valley High School Falcon Club.
Cost: $50 buy-in
Info: Lynn Bridges, 461-0100
Sunday, March 20
Master gardener introduction
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Master gardeners Carri Wagner and Simon Stapleton will discuss what the University of California Certified Master Gardener program is all about.
Info: 335-9348
Monthly pancake breakfast
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9
Details: The senior center’s monthly pancake breakfast, including piano by Char
Cost: $5 for adults, $2.50 for children.
Info: 336-8900
Seed gardening talk
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Renee Shepherd of local seed company Renee’s Garden will talk about and show photos of some of the best varieties to plant in Santa Cruz County and how to go about growing the ideal garden from seed.
Info: 335-9348
Lost Railroad tunnels of the Santa Cruz Mountains
When: 11 a.m. speaker (10 a.m. general meeting before)
Where: Stevenson Event Center, UC Santa Cruz, 1156 High Street in Santa Cruz
Details: Amatuer historian Brian Liddicoat, will talk about railroad founder James Fair who acceded lumber operations in the San Lorenzo Valley in 1876.
Info: 459-2552
Cost: Free
Monday, March 21
Tsunami Community Meeting
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Police Department, Community Room, 155 Center Street in Santa Cruz
Details: County residents invited to hear from Steve Ward from the county’s Tsunami Readiness Program in wake of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami
For information: 454-4733
Open mic and jam
When: 7 p.m.; repeats the third Monday of each month
Where: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Ave., in Ben Lomond
Details: Open mic night for local musicians
Info: 336-5994
Wednesday, March 23
Club One open house
When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Club One, 100 Enterprise Way, in Scotts Valley
Details: Local businesses will offer free samples and gifts during a day of healthy treats, tips and resources, and activities.
Info: Becca Wigit,

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Play reading group
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Library, 13390 West Park Avenue
Details: Monthly gathering to read well-known plays in fun, relaxed atmosphere. This month: Brighton Beach Memoirs.” (Age: 18-and-up)
Info: Darby Kremers, 206-3623
SLV 8th grade parent night
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: San Lorenzo Valley High Multipurpose Room, 7105 Highway 9 in Felton
Details: Meet teachers, counselors and administrators and learn about high school programs, requirements and opportunities.
Info: Jeannette Lange 335-4721 x110
Thursday, March 24
Business networking mixer
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Satellite Telework Center, 5900 Butler Lane, in Scotts Valley
Details: Participants should take raffle items and business cards for networking.
Info: 438-1010
Friday, March 25
Relay for Life community rally
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s Barbecue, 230 G, Mt. Hermon Road in Scotts Valley
Details: Free family portraits, a cakewalk, raffle, food, games and more to support the upcoming American Cancer Society Relay for life Scotts Valley/San Lorenzo Valley. Bring a can of food to support Valley Churches United Missions
Info: 335-7109; or

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Saturday, March 26
Fourth annual Boulder Creek Fire Crab Feed
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Fire Department, 13230 Central Avenue
Details: The meal will include fresh crab, pasta, salad and bread, with wine available for purchase. Proceeds will help buy medical equipment, supplies and firefighting equipment.
Cost: $40
Info: 338-7222, ext. 29
California budget town hall meeting
When: 10:30 to noon
Where: Santa Cruz City Hall, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz
Details: Assemblyman Bill Monning (D-Carmel) will address issues related to the governor’s proposed 2011-12 budget and answer questions.
Info or RSVP: 425-1503
Redwood Mountain Faire poker night
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club, 16901 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek
Details: Music, appetizer buffet, poker and full bar to support the Redwood Mountain Faire, scheduled for June 4 and 5.
Cost: $20 entry ($25 at door) and $25 buy-in for Texas Hold ‘em
For information: www.redwoodmountainfaire.com, 216-6535
23rd Santa Cruz Bonsai Show
When: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; repeats Sunday
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road
Details: Katsumi Kinoshita will lead demonstrations both days at 2 p.m. The weekend will also include plant sales, drawings, door prizes, refreshments and more.
Info: 429-5202 or 469-0688
Wednesday, March 30
13th annual Dine for Hospice at Scopazzi’s
When: Reservations begin at 4 p.m.
Where: Scopazzi’s Restaurant and Lounge, 13300 Big Basin Highway, in Boulder Creek
Details: A meal and fun-filled evening including raffle prizes to support Hospice of Santa Cruz County.
Info: Janet Gluch, 430-3086 or 338-4444 for reservations
Saturday, April 2
Reflections and connections on Last Chance Trail
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way (off Highway 236), in Boulder Creek
Details: A 4-mile, 3 hour hike, requiring a river crossing with docent Lou Wolner. Bring food and water. Children not recommended.
For information: 338-8883
Wednesday, April 6
SIR Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall 216 Evergreen St. in Santa Cruz (3 blocks past COSTCO)
Details: Senior men will have a catered lunch and hear Sherri Dang speak about coming from Vietnam to becoming an American citizen.
Cost: $15
Info: Dave, 336-8481
Saturday, April 9
SV senior center pancake breakfast and silent auction
When: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley
Details: Pancakes, Ham, Eggs, Juice, Coffee. Proceeds benefit the Scotts Valley Senior Center.
Cost: $5.00, all you can eat pancakes
Info: 438-8666
Saturday, April 16
SLV Grad Night wine, chocolate tasting
When: 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s BBQ, 230 Mount Hermon Road, Ste. G, in Scotts Valley
Details: A chocolate and wine tasting and silent auction will support San Lorenzo Valley High School’s Grad Night. Tickets will be sold in advance or at the door.
Cost: $15; includes crystal wine glass
Info: 295-3169,

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