Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 20

WINTER BOUTIQUE & SANTA COMES TO TOWN

Noon-7 p.m., Downtown Rec Center, 13333 Middleton Ave., Boulder Creek The Boulder Creek Parks and Recreation District announces a Winter Boutique with 20 vendors noon to 7 p.m. Dec. 4.

There will be a Santa photo booth 1-2 p.m. & 6:30-8 p.m. Price: $10 per family

Proceeds help fund a family’s child care tuition for 2023-2024 school year. Register Online at bcrpd.org

Monday December 5

HOW TO COMBAT FLU & COLDS

6-7:30 p.m., 2121 41st Ave, Suite 102, Capitola American Institute of Medical Massage is giving a free seminar at 2121 41st Ave, Suite 102, on how to combat the cold and flu season.

Alla Mia, a certified Massage Therapist and founder of the institute, will give a demonstration on sinusitis and share ideas on how to stay healthy and prevent get-ting worse if you become symptomatic.

Register in advance to attend by emailing aimmhigh11@gmail.com or calling 831-291-1025. www.institutemedicalmassage.com

Monday December 5 thru Saturday December 10

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS AUCTION

9 a.m. start / 8 p.m. end, Online Auction Home for the Holidays is an online auction to raise money for Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay to build homes, communities and hope with affordable home construction in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties.

All proceeds will benefit the Rodeo Creek Court project, an 11-home community in Live Oak.

Six homes have been built; support is needed to continue construction of the remaining five homes.

Some of the items you can bid on: • Private Sailing Adventure on Monterey Bay: 2-3 hours on a 30-foot cruiser/racer leaving Santa Cruz

Harbor. • Storrs Winery & Vineyards in Corralitos: Tasting and afternoon of bocce for six guests on their outdoor patio. • Chaminade Resort & Spa: An overnight stay and breakfast for two at Chaminade’s scenic resort. • Santa Cruz Warriors Fan Pack: Authentic photo signed by Jordon Poole, authentic bobblehead signed by Klay Thompson, XL t-shirt, pom pom, nightlight, small towel and a “2018 Champs” hat.

Go Warriors! The auction closes at 8 p.m. on Saturday. The auction link is https://www.32auctions.com/HomefortheHolidays2022

Tuesday December 6

CZU FIRE RECOVERY

7 p.m., Online Forum Nonprofit United Policyholders presents a Survivor to Survivor Forum .

Connect and confer with trained volunteers with past wildfire recovery experience. Register at: www.uphelp.org/dec6

JAZZERCISE RIBBON CUTTING AND OPEN HOUSE

5 p.m., 1855 41st Ave. D-04, Capitola The Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce will welcome Jazzercise to the Capitola Mall with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5pm Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 1855 41st Ave. D-04, Capitola, followed by a Holiday Open House.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

Thursday thru Saturday, December 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10

7 p.m., Scotts Valley High School, 555 Glenwood Dr, Scotts Valley Scotts Valley High School’s fall production is the comedy The Play That Goes Wrong.

The show is written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, directed by teacher Kendra Kannegaard and student-directed by Kyan Lundberg. The student producer is Ava Kreer.

This is a play within a play. The Cornley University Drama Society is presenting “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” but things go from bad to utterly disastrous.

It’s a 1920s whodunit with an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines).

Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences. Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 for students at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/68708

Photo: Performers (from left) Asher Hildebrand, Alex Wirth, Corvinrook Champion, Dani Dunn and Chloe Kitch.

Robin Berkery is the owner of Jazzercise Santa Cruz and Aptos. Information: (831) 316-4059 and www.jazzercise.com/ location/capitola-mall

Tuesday December 6 thru Thursday December 8

CHRISTMAS CONCERTS

2 p.m. Tues / Thurs | 7 p.m. Wed, Spring Lakes Park clubhouse, 225 Mt. Hermon Rd., Scotts Valley Spring Lakes Park Choir will give three identical Christmas concerts at the Spring Lakes Park clubhouse.

The choir will sing a wide variety of Christmas music, sacred and secular, tradition-al and classical.

Directed by Larry Sampson, the choir has a reputation for performing concerts that are thoroughly enjoyable. Admission is free; there will be opportunity to donate for choir expenses.

Thursday December 8

LEARN ABOUT KINDERGARTEN

6 p.m, Scotts Valley Middle School, 8 Bean Creek Road Scotts Valley Unified School District will host a meeting for parents about kinder-garten and transitional kindergarten programs at Scotts Valley Middle School.

50 YEARS OF TRANSPORTATION OPEN HOUSE

2-7 p.m., 1101 Pacific Ave., Suite 250, Santa Cruz Join the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission to celebrate 50 years of delivering vibrant, sustainable, and equitable transportation solutions for Santa Cruz County.

Stop by our open house to learn about the RTC’s history, current projects and the vision for the future. https://sccrtc.org

TREE OF LIGHTS CELEBRATION

5-6:30 p.m., Tannery Arts Center courtyard, 1010 River St, Santa Cruz Hospice of Santa Cruz County is hosting its annual Tree of Lights celebration, a short program to remember those we have lost in our community and light up the tree in the courtyard of the Tannery Arts Center.

People will also light luminarias, and it’s a beautiful scene to witness and be a part of. Visit www.hospicesantacruz.org/event/tree-of-lights/ or call 831-430-3000 for more information.

Thursday December 8 thru Sunday December 11

ALICE@WONDERLAND

7 p.m. (2 p.m. only on Sunday), SLV Performing Arts Center, 7105 Hwy 9, Felton San Lorenzo Valley Middle School Theatre presents Alice@Wonderland, with book by Jonathan Yukich, music by Bill Francoeur, lyrics by Scott DeTurk, and additional lyrics by Bill Francoeur.

The 80-minute musical is directed by Tara McMilin, music and vocal direction by Nicki Kerns, and choreography by Ava Barrett.

Fairly faithful to Lewis Carroll’s original tale, this Alice is a texting, tweeting, and Googling girl of the modern digital era who finds herself in the old Wonderland. The play appeals to children and adults.

Friday December 9

DEADLINE TO FILE FOR SVUSD BOARD SEAT

Candidates interested in running for a vacancy on the Scotts Valley Unified School District board in a March 7 special election must file candidate papers with the County Elections Department by Dec. 9

Mitali Weiglin was appointed by the board Oct. 5 to fill the seat vacated by Sue Rains, and 1.5% of the voters petitioned for a special election within 30 days of that date. The March 7 election date was set by the County Superintendent of Schools.

Candidates must be 18, a citizen and a registered voter of the Scotts Valley Unified School District.

Candidates have the option of submitting a 200-word statement of qualifications to be published in the County Voter Information Guide and posted online at the candidate’s expense. Rules and laws governing candidate filing are strict. Those interested are encouraged to call the Elections Department, 831-454-2060.

Saturday December 10 Sunday December 11

GREY BEARS HOLIDAY DINNER DRIVE-THRU

Time TBD, Grey Bears, 2710 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz or Watsonville Senior Center, 114 E. 5th St. (Sat. Only) The 49th Annual Grey Bears Holiday Dinner drive-thru is now taking orders. Vegetarian option available. Reserve your meal and schedule your pickup at at https:// greybears.org/dinner-2022/

Sunday December 11

BENEFIT CONCERT: PAUL SIMON’S LEGACY

3-5:30 p.m., Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz Enjoy a cozy afternoon of music, food & drink with world-class local musicians Dan Frechette, Lauren Thomsen, Joe & Hattie Craven playing the songs of Paul Simon at Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz.

Tickets are: $35 general, $50 Gold Circle or $20 to watch from home via livestream. Benefit for Chadeish Yameinu Jewish Renewal of Santa Cruz. For tickets: www.CYevents.org. More info: 295-8467.

Friday December 16

BCRPD’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

6-9 p.m., Downtown Rec Center, 13333 Middleton Ave., Boulder Creek Boulder Creek Recreation’s Holiday Party will be at the Rec Hall.

There will be dancing, a DJ, music and fun for the whole family. Free.

There also will be a dinner fundraiser by donation, with pasta bar, gluten free op-tions and vegan/veggie options. Register at Online at bcrpd.org

Saturday December 24

SIXTH ANNUAL REINDEER RUN 5 K

9 a.m. Start (check in 8:30 a.m.), Junction Park, Boulder Creek The 6th Annual Reindeer Run will take place starting at Junction Park.

Runners start at 9am, joggers at 9:30 am and walkers at 10 am.

The price: $20 comes with T-shirt; $25 after Dec. 10. Register at Online at bcrpd.org n