Datebook: What's going on in the valleys
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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 info@slvchamber.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, jeanva@pacbell.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 gsgoldaward11234@gmail.com.

Cost: Five cans of food or one gently used or new piece of clothing

Info: Jessica, 227-5767

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