March-April 2018

For more events, visit our Community Calendar online: www.santacruzmountainbulletin.net/On Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/SantaCruzMountainBulletin/events/

Friday, March 16 – Sunday April 9

Mountain Community Theater Presents Julius Caesar

A tragedy without clear-cut villains or heroes, Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is as fresh today as it was on that opening night over 400 years ago. Park Hall 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond | Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3086396

Saturday, March 17 – Saint Patrick’s Day

Live Celtic music at the following venues:

Flynn’s Cabaret | 6275 Hwy 9, Felton | 831-335-2800

O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub | 25 N. San Pedro Ave, San Jose | 408-947-8007

Rosie McCann’s Irish Pub | 1220 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz | 831-426-9930

Joe’s Bar Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner | 13118 Highway 9. Boulder Creek |Proceeds benefit Valley Churches United Missions | Live music by Boulder Creek’s Drool Pigs

Malone’s Grill Parking Lot Party |12:00 pm – 9:00 pm | 4402 Scotts Valley Drive | Live music from Shady Rest and Cruz Patrol, libations, face painting, jump house, photo booth, parking and shuttle from 4575 Scotts Valley Drive across the street.

St.Andrew’s Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, St.Andrew’s in Ben Lomond 101 Riverside Ave | Food, fun, and fellowship. This year’s St. Patrick’s Day Dinner is dedicated to the memory of Bill Hall and the joy in fellowship he brought to St. Andrew’s. Musicians welcome! 831-336-5994 | www.facebook.com/events/379439702529014/

Friday, March 23 – Sunday, March 25

Father/Child Weekend

YMCA Camp Campbell, 16275 Highway 9, Boulder Creek | Focus on your relationship with your child in a safe and caring environment while taking part in fun activities. Register online: www.ymcasv.org/ymcacampcampbell/regFamily

Saturday, March 24

Beginning Beekeeping Intensive Class – 2 Part Series

10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Mountain Feed & Farm Supply | 9550 Highway 9, Ben Lomond | www.mountainfeed.com/collections/register-for-classes | Part One: Lecture 3/24, 10am-2pm | Part Two: Apiary @ Karla’s Apiary, 10am-1:00pm
Choose from one of 4 dates
3/24 and 4/14, 3/24 and 4/21 , 3/24 and 4/28

Birding for Beginners

8:00 am – 10:00 am, Henry Cowell Redwoods Graham Hill Campground | Join us for a 2-mile stroll to discover the winter time birds of Henry Cowell. Please bring binoculars, water, snacks, layered clothes, and walking shoes. Meet in the Graham Hill campground, located off Graham Hill Road in Scotts Valley. Tour is free; vehicle day-use fee is $10

Saturday, March 31

Boulder Creek Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt

11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Redwood Elementary School, 400 W Lomond Street, Boulder Creek | 11:15 hunt by ages, 12noon field hunt. Bunny photos $5 | Jump house, 4H Petting zoo, Face painting, and food truck. www.bcrpd.org

Roaring Camp Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Hunt

Hop on Board! The Easter Bunny makes a stop at Roaring Camp. After riding Roaring Camp’s real 1880s Steam Train under the majestic Redwoods, over Indian Creek Trestle and through the Santa Cruz Mountains, your kids are going to have the time of their lives scavenging for chocolate eggs at the top of Bear Mountain. www.roaringcamp.com

Hot Jazz Swing

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Santa Cruz Food Lounge 1001 Center St, Ste 1, Santa Cruz

An evening of fabulous food in an intimate club atmosphere – a nostalgic trip back to the sultry, swinging era of the great jazz bands with incredible live music. Free. www.facebook.com/events/166464260670185

Deadline to Register for Redwood Music Camp

Redwood Music Camp three-day weekend Celtic music camp experience for adults on May 25 –May 28, 2018. Camp Harmon, 16403 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek. Register online: www.communitymusicschool.org/redwood-music-camp-2018/ | shelley@communitymusicschool.org (831) 426-9155

Sunday, April 8

Dr. Steven Young Retirement | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Alba Schoolhouse, 12070 Alba Rd, Ben Lomond | Come stop by and give Ben Lomond chiropractor, Dr. Young well wishes on his retirement! | www.facebook.com/events/155945421735677

Friday, April 13

BCFD Crab Feed Fundraiser

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department, 11230 Central Ave, Boulder Creek. All proceeds go towards the purchase of new rescue and medical equipment. If you are unable to attend but would still like to make a donation to our department, please visit our website at www.bcfd.com. RSVP ASAP: events@bcfd.com

Thursday, April 19

All Chamber Mega Mixer

5:00 pm – 7:30 pm, Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton | The Santa Cruz Area, San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley Chambers’ of Commerce are co-hosting an All Chambers Mega Business Networking Mixer at Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton. | https://slvroaringcampallchambermixer.brownpapertickets.com

Saturday, April 21

March for Science & Earth Day Festival

10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 809 Center Street, Santa Cruz to San Lorenzo Park | We are people who value science: scientists, educators, journalists, students, neighbors, friends, and family. We come from all races, all religions, all gender identities, all sexual orientations, all abilities, all socioeconomic backgrounds, all political perspectives, and all nationalities. Our diversity is our greatest strength. We will march on April 21st, starting downtown in front of City Hall, and then march on Pacific Avenue, across the bridge to San Lorenzo Park to the Earth Day festival.

Friday, April 27 – Sunday, April 29

Do-it-Ourselves Fest 2018

Camp Krem, 102 Brook Lane, Boulder Creek | Do-It-Ourselves brings unique experiences with music, art, and community in a three-day festival atmosphere supporting people with special needs programs. Shuttles from downtown Boulder Creek. Tickets: http://do-it-ourselves.com/tix

Ongoing

Art Lab

Art and music classes for adults and children. 13124 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek | 831-227-3311 | https://bouldercreekartlab.weebly.com | bcartlab@gmail.com

Boulder Creek Business Association Monthly Mixer

1st Wednesdays | 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm | Locations throughout Boulder Creek | Public encouraged to meet local business owners and share community. Everyone welcome. Info: http://bcba.net | info@bcba.net

Boulder Creek Library Free Movie Club

2nd Thursdays | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Boulder Creek Library | 13390 West Park Ave. | Club Kanopy is a movie club that screens quality films from SCPL’s hottest movie platform, Kanopy. Join us monthly for fun.

April 12– East Side Sushi (2015)
May 10- The Beautiful Fantastic (2016)
June 14- Almost Adults (2017)

Can’t make it to the club? Stream Kanopy movies anytime with your library card and PIN/Password from home!

CERT Boulder Creek

Community Nights at Bear Creek Recreation

3:00 – 6:00 pm | Wednesdays until March 28 | 15685 Forest Hill Drive, Boulder Creek | Facility Open to the public 3-6 pm. Family activities organized from 3-5pm. Ages 16 and older can use the gym equipment. All ages allowed to use the outdoor park facilities. | www.facebook.com/events/404916816578769/ | www.bcrpd.org

Exploring the San Lorenzo River

10:00 am | Saturdays until April 21 Join expert birders, wildlife specialists, and fisheries biologists on guided walks along the river, to learn and connect with this beautiful natural resource in our own backyards. | Sign up: https://coastal-watershed.org/what-we-do/exploring-san-lorenzo-river-series/

March 17 – Salmon Spawning and Life Cycles* Following the State of the San Lorenzo River Symposium.
March 24 – Birds of the San Lorenzo River, Los Aves del Rio San Lorenzo
March 31 – San Lorenzo Salmonid Habitats. Location: Henry Cowell State Park
April 7 – NO WALK – Spring Break
April 14 – Bringing Stickleback!
April 21: Special Earth Day Bio Blitz. Location: Riverwalk, Santa Cruz (behind the Tannery)

First Friday Boulder Creek

6:00 – 9:00 pm | Downtown Boulder Creek shops display local art | live music. | www.facebook.com/firstfridayartwalbouldercreek/

First Friday Felton

6:00 – 9:00 pm | Downtown Felton shops display local art | live music. | www.facebook.com/FirstFridayFelton/

It’s Happening at ARTterie!

Art classes and music lessons for all ages | 13155 Hwy 9 Boulder Creek
(408) 390-8866 | www.facebook.com/artterie | www.facebook.com/artterie

KBCZ 90.FM Boulder Creek Community Radio

Tune in to diverse local programming on independently run and community supported radio. Streaming worldwide: kbcz.org

Line Dancing Boulder Creek

7:15 pm February 15 – March 29 | Boulder Creek Recreation center, 13333 Middleton Ave, Boulder Creek, 95006 | $85 to register for 12-week session, or drop in for $10 www.facebook.com/events/707935132740835/ | www.bcrpd.org

San Lorenzo Valley Museum Yard Party!

10:00 am, San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Highway 9, Boulder Creek | Join us every second Saturday of the month to prep our buildings and grounds for guests. We need volunteers to help us sweep, rake, and pull weeds. Drinks and snacks will be provided. | 831-338-8382 | slvhm@cruzio.com

Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center

9341 Mill Street, Ben Lomond | Ongoing art and craft classes of all kinds for all ages. | (831) 336-3513 | www.mountainartcenter.org

SLV Caregivers Support Group

2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, from 2 pm until 3:30 pm at the Highlands Park Senior Center | 8500 Hwy 9, Ben Lomond. Pre-register at 831-459-6639 or www.delmarcaregiver.org 