Places to go, people to see

Friday, March 26
American Red Cross blood drive
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9
Info: www.redcrossblood.org
Saturday, March 27
SV farmers market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Pop Warner car wash
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Cornerstone Gas Station, 6320 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Car wash by donation to pay for scholarships for kids to join SLV Pop Warner football and cheer.
Info: Crystal, cr*****@sc*****.com
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 Mission.
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: Comedy production featuring Felton’s Tara McMilin and Scotts Valley’s Elizabeth Hammack
Cost: $40, includes all costs; call ahead for reservations
Info: 426-6333
Easter basket Harley ride
When: Registration 10 a.m. to noon; ride to deliver baskets, 1 p.m.
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 Mission beginning at 1 p.m.
Cost: $10, covers lunch
Family movie day
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Recreation Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave.
Details: The animated film “Happy Feet” will be shown.
Info: 338-4144
Monday, March 29
Publisher to speak at university library
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-ups and info 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.
Info: www.svpaa.org or 566-9411
Wednesday, March 31
Dine for Hospice
When: Reservations are available beginning at 4 p.m.
Where: Scopazzi’s Restaurant, 13300 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek
Details: When diners mention hospice, Scopazzi’s will donate a portion of the dinner bill to support Hospice of Santa Cruz County. An auction with raffle prizes will follow. Reservations should be made in advance.
Info: 338-4444
Thursday, April 1
American Cancer Society Relay For Life planning meeting
When: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Round Table Pizza, 245 Mount Hermon Road, Ste. A, in Scotts Valley
Details: Join the planning committee for the first 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
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 necessary, wear soft-soled shoes. No perfumes.
Cost: $10
Info: Paul, 464-0877 or www.santacruzdance.org
Saturday, April 3
SV 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: This meeting is the first step in becoming a foster or adoptive parent. Child welfare staff will answer questions.
Saturday, April 10
SV farmers market
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Info: 454-0566
Tuesday, April 13
Relay For Life kickoff
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Tony & Alba’s, 226 Mount Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Anyone who is interested in finding out more about the Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley community Relay For Life is invited to attend the kickoff. When “Relay Pizza Night” is mentioned from 5 p.m. to closing, a portion of sales will be donated to the community Relay For Life.
Info: 661-0623 or www.relayforlife.org/scottsvalleyca
Wednesday, April 14
SLV Pop Warner signups
When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Ben Lomond Fire Protection District, 9430 Highway 9
Info: www.vyapopwarner.com
Friday, April 16
Red Cross blood drive in Felton
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9
Info: 800-733-2767 or www.redcrossblood.org, with sponsor code FELTON
Saturday, April 17
SV 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 with a four-mile, four-hour walk. Hikers should take a sack lunch and wear good hiking shoes.
Info: 338-8883
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