‘Spider’s Web’ final weekend
When: 7:30 p.m.; repeats Saturday
Where: Market Street Theater, 222 Market St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Directed by Bari Miller, of Scotts Valley, Agatha Christie’s murder mystery has twists and turns. Tickets are available at the door
Cost: $15, $6 for children younger than 12
First Friday contra dance
When: 7:40 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: No partner necessary; wear soft-soled shoes. No perfumes, please.
Cost: $10, $6 students
Info: Paul, 464-0877; or www.santacruzdance.org
Saturday, April 2
Last-Chance Trail hike
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, off Highway 236, in Boulder Creek
Details: Led by docent Lou Wolner, this will be a four-mile, three-hour hike requiring a river crossing. Hikers should take food and water. The route is not recommended for children.
Info: 338-8883
Ben Lomond Park ribbon cutting and 3-on-3 basketball tourney
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Ben Lomond Park, Mill Street, in Ben Lomond
Details: The SLV Chamber of Commerce and the Press-Banner will host a basketball tournament, and Supervisor Mark Stone will be present for a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m.
Info: Thomas Wynn, 222-2120; or info@slvchamber.org
Sunday, April 3
Compost workshop
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Angus Mills from Bio Tech will teach about how to make compost extracts and teas for houseplants and gardens.
Cost: Free
Info: 335-9848
Reiki workshop
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Ben Lomond; call for location
Details: This workshop will introduce the Japanese healing art of reiki, including techniques and meditations.
Cost: Free
Info: Joyce Leonard, 336-8073 or joyceleonard7@gmail.com
Monday, April 4
Thai Dance and Drama Troupe
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: A team of professional actors and dancers from Chiang Mai, Thailand, will perform dances from the various regions of Thailand and a traditional Thai melodrama (Likay) with English translation.
Cost: Free; donations accepted
Info: 335-6900
Wednesday, April 6
Sons in Retirement luncheon
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz
Details: Senior men will gather for a catered lunch and hear Sherri Dang speak about moving from Vietnam and ultimately becoming an American citizen.
Cost: $15
Info: Dave, 336-8481
Community Emergency Response Class begins
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Felton firehouse, 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Details: Participants will lean about forming a CERT team.
Info: www.feltonfire.com or 335-4422
Saturday, April 9
Pancake breakfast and silent auction
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Proceeds will benefit the senior center. The meal will include all-you-can-eat pancakes with ham, eggs, juice and coffee.
Cost: $5
Info: 438-8666
Sunday, April 10 Mother's Day gift fair
When: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s BBQ, 230 Mount Hermon Road, Ste. G, in Scotts Valley
What: Some proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Scotts Valley. Gifts will include purses, jewelry, Tupperware, home goods, greeting cards and more.
Info: Jackie Maurer, 335-7109; or www.relayforlife.org/scottsvalleyca
Monday, April 11
Community safety meeting
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Zayante Fire Department, 7700 E. Zayante Road, in Felton
Details: Sgt. Jim Ross, from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, will speak.
Wednesday, April 13
‘1776: The Drama’
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road
Details: With direction by Scotts Valley Performing Arts, eighth-graders from Scotts Valley Middle School will tell the story of the second Continental Congress with a staged reading.
Cost: Free
Info: info@svpaa.org
Thursday, April 14
Wine fundraiser for SV science
When: 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Bargetto Winery, 3535 N. Main St., in Soquel
Details: This adults-only evening will include light snacks, tasting and a winery tour showing the science of winemaking, to raise money to replace science lab stools at Scotts Valley High School. Tickets are available at the high school office, 555 Glenwood Drive, or from Mike Rein.
Cost: $10
Info: Mike Rein, 440-9835 or mike@reinlaw.net
Happy hour networking
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Malone’s Grille, 4402 Scotts Valley Drive
Details: Participants should take business cards and expect to enjoy food and drinks during a relaxed networking evening.
Info: 438-1010
Saturday, April 15
Ohlone expert to speak
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Park Hall, 9400 Mill St., in Ben Lomond
Details: Mark Hylkema, an archaeologist from California State Parks, will speak about the Ohlone tribe on the Central Coast from the Ice Age to the present. Hosted by the San Lorenzo Valley Museum. Refreshments will be included.
Cost: $25, $20 for students and members.
Info: 338-8382 or www.slvmuseum.com
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, fromtheheartsv@gmail.com or plopez@soe.ucsc.edu
First aid, CPR class
Where: Felton fire house, 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Cost: Free for Felton residents, $36 for others
Info: www.feltonfire.com or 335-4422
YES! Saturday Serve
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Bethany University, 800 Bethany Drive in Scotts Valley
Details: Scotts Valley-based Young Enough to Serve will tackle some light projects followed by a free brunch at Bethany. All ages are welcome.
Info: www.yestoserve.org or judywick@yestoserve.org
Saturday, April 23
Loch Lomond Easter egg hunt
When: 4:30 p.m.
Where: Loch Lomond, 100 Loch Lomond Way, in Felton
Details: Candy and prize donations are needed and can be taken to Zayante Fire, 7700 East Zayante Road, starting Friday, April 1. Help is also needed for the day of egg hunt, which is sponsored by Lompico Community Center.
Info: 335-4084 or whilaway@yahoo.com
Thursday, April 28
Ribbon cutting at winery
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Skov winery, 2364 Bean Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: This grand opening is also a Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce mixer.
Cost: $5 for chamber members, $10 for others
Info: 438-1010
Saturday, April 30
SV Senior center flea market
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley
Details: More than 30 spaces are available, 10 feet by 20 feet. Vendors should provide their own tables. Setup begins at 6:30 a.m.
Cost: $25 per space in advance; fees will be refunded in case of rain
Info: John Kiegelis, 438-8666
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