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Friday, July 20

‘Romeo and Juliet’

When: 2 and 7:30 p.m.; repeats at 7 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday

Where: St. Philip the Apostle Episcopal Church,5271 Scotts Valley Drive, inScottsValley

Details: Scotts Valley Performing Arts’ Youth Shakespeare will present the classic tale of “Romeo and Juliet” set on an island in the high age of piracy.

Cost: $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 children

Info: www.svpaa.org

 

Saturday, July 21

Cops ’n’ Rodders car show

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where:SiltanenPark,141 Vine Hill School Road, inScottsValley

Details: This 19th annual car show includes barbecue lunch, jump house, police and fire exhibits and police motorcycle competition.

Info: 440-5670

 

Free organ concert

When: 7:30 to 9:15 p.m.

Where:Mount HermonChristianConferenceCenter,37 Conference Drive, inMount Hermon

Details: Daniel Miller — designer of theMount Hermoncustom Rodgers organ, recording artist, and arranger of music for organ and handbells — will perform. An optional buffet dinner precedes the concert.

Cost: Free admission; voluntary offering

Info: 335-4466

 

Sunday, July 22

Pancake breakfast

When: 8:30 a.m. to noon

Where:HighlandsParkSeniorCenter, 8500 Highway 9, inBen Lomond

Details: Piano styling by Char is included with breakfast.

Cost: $5 adults, $2.50 children

Info: 336-8900

 

Salon grand opening

When: Noon to 4 p.m.

Where: 6231 Highway 9, in Felton

Details: The Green Room Salon, the first “certified green” salon in theSan LorenzoValley, will serve refreshments and door prizes.

Info: 335-3531

 

Saturday, July 28

Mural in a Day event

When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where:ScottsValleyArtisans, 230-D Mount Hermon Road, inScottsValley

Details: A group of local artists will complete an outdoor mural in one day. This is expected to be the first mural in a multiyear public art program inScottsValley.

Info: 439-9094 or www.scottsvalleyartisans.com

 

BonnyDoonart studio tour

When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; continues Sunday

Where: Artist studios throughout Bonny Doon

Details:  Twenty-one artists will exhibit in 13 studios throughout Bonny Doon. Painters, sculptors, ceramic artists, printmakers, woodcarvers and glass artists will welcome guests.

Cost: Free admission

Info: http://bonnydoonstudiotour.com

 

Unicorn playgroup reunion

When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: StoneHouse Bar and Grill, Hilton Hotel,6001 La Madrona Drive, inScottsValley

Details: People will gather for a no-host dinner to celebrate 30 years of friendships created by Boulder Creek Recreation’s Unicorn Playgroup and other playgroups from that era. Reservations are suggested.

Info: Merrie Ann, 854-2219 or merrieann@charter.net

 

Sunday, July 29

Native-plant garden design

When: Noon to 2 p.m.

Where: Quail Hollow Ranch,800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton

Details: Master gardener Carri Wagner will give tips about gardening with native plants. Participants should register in advance.

Cost: Free

Info: 335-9348

 

Free Music at Skypark

When: 3:30 p.m.

Where: Skypark,360 Kings Village Road, inScottsValley

Details: The Houserockers andWest Grand Boulevardwill play as part of the Scotts Valley Kiwanis Club’s second Music at Skypark concert to benefitScottsValleyschool music programs.

Info: www.svkiwanis.org

 

Monday, July 30

VacationBibleSchool

When: 9 a.m. to noon; runs through Aug. 3

Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton

Details: This is a program for children entering preschool through fifth grade. Donations are requested, and scholarships are available.

Info: www.feltonpresbyterian.org or 335-6900

 

Sky Vacation Bible Camp

When: 9 am to noon; continues daily through Aug. 3

Where: San Agustin Catholic Church,257 Glenwood Drive, inScottsValley

Details: This camp for children entering first through fifth grades includes science, games, snacks, drama and music. Registration closes Thursday, July 26.

Cost: $60

Info: 438-3633 or www.sanagustincc.com

 

Wednesday, Aug. 1

Sons in Retirement lunch

When:  11:30 a.m.

Where: Portuguese Hall,216 Evergreen St., atCoral Street, inSanta Cruz.

Details: The luncheon will be followed by a talk and display of model planes built and raced by Matt Campi.

Cost: $15

 

ONGOING

Summer crafter’s market

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays  

Where: Scotts Valley Artisans parking lot,230-D Mount Hermon Road, inScottsValley

Details: This weekly crafter’s market featuring work from county artists will run every Saturday until Aug. 18, excluding July 28.

Info: 439-9094 or www.scottsvalleyartisans.com

 

Job-seeker workshop

When: 6 to 7 p.m., second Tuesday of each month

Where:GatewayBibleChurch,5000 Granite Creek Road, inScottsValley

Details: Ken Winters hosts a free workshop to help job seekers find work.

Info: www.hirewire.org

 

Line dance, weights

When: 9:45 to 11 a.m.

Where:HighlandsParkSeniorCenter, 8500 Highway 9, inBen Lomond

Details: $2 for members, $3 for nonmembers

Info: 336-8900

 

Improve speaking skills

When: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays

Where: St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, inScottsValley

Details: The Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters will help improve speaking skills in a friendly, warm environment. Drop-ins are welcome.

Info: 335-3693

 

Duplicate bridge group players wanted

Where:ScottsValleySeniorCenter,370 Kings Village Road, inScottsValley

Info: 438-8666

 

Bingo

When: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays

Where:ScottsValleySeniorCenter,370 Kings Village Road, inScottsValley

Details: All adults are welcome. The game is sponsored by Project Scout (Senior Citizen Outreach).

Cost: 50 cents per card; one card free with four or more

Info: 438-8666

 

Tai chi classes

When: 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays

Where:HighlandsParkSeniorCenter, 8500 Highway 9, inBen Lomond

Cost: $3 members, $5 nonmembers

Info: 336-8900

 

Genealogical society meeting

When: 1 to 3 p.m., first Thursday of each month

Where: Central Branch Library meeting room,224 Church St., inSanta Cruz

Details: Lectures for beginning to advanced genealogy enthusiasts.

Cost: Free

Info: 427-7707, ext. 5794; or Janine Charlton, ivclb@comcast.net

 

Senior exercise class

When: 10 a.m. Mondays and Fridays

Where:ScottsValleySeniorCenter,370 Kings Village Road

Info: The class incorporates strength, balance and coordination exercises for complete body conditioning for men and women age 50 and older, led by retired physical therapist Cherry Nittler.

Cost: $2 members, $3 nonmembers

 

Drop-in meditation group

When: 7 to 8:45 p.m. Mondays

Where: The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9, Felton 

Details: Beginning and experienced students of meditation will participate in 40 minutes of silent meditation, followed by a dharma talk and discussion by Carla Brennan

Info: http://bloomofthepresent.com

 

Free laughter yoga

When: 4:30 p.m. Saturdays

Where: Luminescence Day Spa and Tea Room, 13140 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek

Cost: Free

Info: Lizzie Lochner, 338-7546

 

Zumba for seniors

When: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

Where:ScottsValleySeniorCenter,370 Kings Village Road, inScottsValley

Details: Instructors describe this as a fun class for all levels of physical ability.

Info: 438-8666

 

Beginners’ line dancing

When: 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays

Where: Boulder Creek Recreation,13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek

Details: For dancers age 8 and older

Cost: Free

Info: danceramber@sbcglobal.net

 

Water media art classes

When: 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays

Where:ScottsValleySeniorCenter,370 Kings Village Road, inScottsValley

Details: Participants will work with watercolor and acrylic paints. Adults of any age and all experience levels are welcome.

Cost: $7 for members, $8 for nonmembers

Info: Beverly Martin, 335-0425 or bevbcool@sbcglobal.net; or www.portrait-fineart.com.

 

Body Freedom qigong

When: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays

Where:FeltonCoveredBridgePark,122 Covered Bridge Road; on rainy days, The Satellite, 6265 Highway 9, in Felton

Details: Qigong is similar to tai chi and is like a standing yoga with gentle, easy movements for flexibility, strength, health and relaxation.

Info: Bonnie Eskie, qigong instructor, 515-4144

 

SLV Community Band rehearsals

When: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays

Where:San LorenzoValleyHigh Schoolband room, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton

Details: Dust off your instrument and try it out. The semester fee benefits school music programs in theSan LorenzoValley.

Cost: $25 per semester

Info: Jon Christian, 335-3565

 

Bridge players wanted

Details: Intermediate and advanced bridge players are in demand for ongoing groups in theSan LorenzoValley. Groups meet depending on availability.

Info: Shelby Charette, 335-5956

 

Advanced bridge players wanted

When: Noon Mondays

Where:ScottsValleySeniorCenter,370 Kings Village Road, inScottsValley

Details: Participants can hone their skills against other highly skilled bridge players.

Cost: $2 for members, $3 for nonmembers

Info: 438-8666

 

Chair and gentle yoga

When: Noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays

Where: Balance Health ofBen Lomond,231 Main St.Ste. A, inBen Lomond.

Details: This gentle yoga program is intended to increase circulation, mobility, balance, strength, awareness and confidence.

Info: Ruth Caudell, 336-3560

 

Healing tai chi for seniors

When: 9 a.m. Fridays

Where: SV Community Center,360 Kings Village Road, inScottsValley

Details: Gentle, easy movement for health promotion

Cost: $7 for members, $8 for nonmembers

Info: Mary Mulligan, 335-9390 or mary@marymulligan.com

 

Together in the Park

When: 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays

Where:FeltonCoveredBridgePark, Graham Hill andMount Hermonroads, in Felton

Details: Parenting support, information and age-appropriate activities for children up to 5 years old.

Info: Cori Burt, 252-1137

 

Mindfulness meditation group

When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays

Where:SatelliteTeleworkCenter, 6265 Highway 9, in Felton

Details: Beginning and experienced students are welcome for silent meditation and talk.

Info: Carla, 336-0136

 

Basic yoga

When: 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays

Where:ScottsValleySeniorCenter,370 Kings Village Road, inScottsValley

Cost: $6

Info: 438-8666

 

Beginning line dancing class

When: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Fridays

Where:ScottsValleySeniorCenter,370 Kings Village Road, inScottsValley

Cost: $2 members, $4 non members

Info: 438-8666

 

Belly dancing for women

When: 7 p.m. Mondays

Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton

Details: Experience the power of women dancing with women in a friendly atmosphere.

Cost: $40 for four consecutive classes, $13 to drop in.

Info: 335-4567

 

Life drawing classes

When: 7 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays

Where:Santa CruzMountainsArtCenter,9341 Mill St., inBen Lomond

Details: Both beginners and pros are welcome to drop in. The class features a different model each week.

Cost: $10 for members, $12 for nonmembers, $8 for students with ID

Info: 335-5000 or www.mountainartcenter.org

 

Raku classes

When: 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays

Where:Santa CruzMountainsArtCenter,9341 Mill St., inBen Lomond

Details: The class is weather-dependent, so call a day in advance. Participants may take bisqueware or purchase pots at the center.

Cost: $18 for members, $20 for nonmembers

Info: Dale Bates, 345-7565

 

Square dance classes

When: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays

Where: German-American Hall,230 Plymouth St., inSanta Cruz

Details: Go alone, take a partner or go with a group.

Cost: $5

Info: 763-9825 or 408-353-4766

 

Kidz Korner clothing exchange 

When: 10 to 11:30 a.m., third Saturday of each month

Where: St. Andrews Episcopal Church,101 Riverside Ave., inBen Lomond

Details: The exchange is for children’s clothes for newborns through 5-year-olds. Those who don’t have clothes to donate may pick up what they need.

Info: Rebecca, 408-875-3450