FELTON

‘Legally Blonde’ takes to stage in March

The San Lorenzo Valley Theatre Department presents “Legally Blonde The Musical” with seven performances from March 3-12 at the SLV Performing Arts Center, 7105 Highway 9, Felton.

The musical comedy is directed by Daria E. Troxell, with music and vocal direction by Nicki Kerns. Performances are 7 p.m. March 3, March 4, March 10, March 11 and at 2 p.m. for matinees March 5 and March 12 with a special Community Night performance at 7 p.m. March 9.

Advance tickets are available online via hs.slvusd.org. A limited number of tickets will be available to purchase at the door one hour prior to showtime.

“Legally Blonde The Musical” is rated PG-13. Some content may not be appropriate for younger audience members. It is based on the MGM film starring Reese Witherspoon.

Ticket prices are $20 for general admission and $15 for seniors, students and SLV staff. For the March 9 community night performance only, all tickets are $15.

WATSONVILLE

Tree work planned on San Andreas Road

The County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development and Infrastructure announced that tree work will be performed from 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. March 1 on San Andreas Road near Marea Avenue.

Traffic control measures will be in place. The Division of Public Works would like the motoring public to avoid this area if possible or be prepared for delays. For questions, call 831-477-3919.

For information on county-maintained roads in Santa Cruz County, visit sccroadclosure.org.

CAPITOLA

Rotary offers scholarships for seniors

The Rotary Club of Capitola-Aptos offers scholarships to graduating seniors of Aptos and Soquel high schools. Application submissions are now being accepted, and the deadline is March 27.

For an application and reference details, visit capitolaaptosrotary.org.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA

Workshop teaches pruning of fruit trees

The UC Master Gardeners of Monterey and Santa Cruz counties will host two workshops on pruning fruit trees for optimum health and harvest from 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30-3:30 p.m. March 11 at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park, 19 Franklin St., San Juan Bautista.

Bring your gloves and clippers for a hands-on fruit tree pruning demonstration at the park. After a brief demonstration and orientation, you’ll join UC Master Gardeners Diane Mahan and Debra Stone in the orchard for an opportunity to analyze established fruit trees and practice your newfound pruning skills.

Attendance is limited to 30 people. The workshop is free.

SANTA CRUZ

Film lineup set for Banff film festival

UC Santa Cruz Adventure Rec announced list of films screening at Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Santa Cruz. The films will screen at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz.

This event supports UC Santa Cruz Adventure Rec student programs, affording UCSC students the chance to share in the magic of outdoor adventures.

Film ratings and advisories are included in the descriptions. Consider checking before purchasing tickets for the young adventurers in your life. For tickets and list of films, visit recreation.ucsc.edu/adventure/banff.html.

SANTA CRUZ

Curtain to rise on ‘Pipeline’ at UC Santa Cruz

A mother’s hopes for her son clash with an educational system rigged against him in Dominique Morisseau’s Pipeline. Directed by Don Williams, the production takes to the stage from Friday to March 5 at Theater Arts Second Stage on the campus of UC Santa Cruz. For information, visit dominiquemorisseau.com/pipeline.

The production is presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe and the Theater Arts Program of the Department of Performance, Play & Design at UC Santa Cruz.

Matinees are scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday and March 5. Tickets range from $8 to $18. For information, visit arts.ucsc.edu.

SANTA CRUZ

Organizers extend writing contest deadline

The deadline for the Santa Cruz Sister Cities Hans Christian Andersen writing contest has been extended to Monday, according to a release from organizers.

Age categories range from age 3 through adult. Entry is free. Prizes will be awarded in downtown dollars.

For information, visit cityofsantacruz.com.

SANTA CRUZ

Chowder cook-off slated this weekend

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is calling all professional and amateur chefs for the 42nd annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off. The fundraiser for the City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department is a two-day event, with amateur chefs competing Saturday and professional chefs Sunday.

For information, entry form and rules, visit beachboardwalk.com.

Prizes include cash and commemorative plaques. The competition takes place rain or shine along the Boardwalk. For information, call 831-420-5273.

SANTA CRUZ

Chamber schedules April 6 gala dinner

The Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce Community Recognition Award Recipients & Gala Dinner is scheduled for 5:30-9 p.m. April 6 at the Cocoanut Grove Ballroom at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz

Honorees include:

• Person of the Year: Chris Murphy, Santa Cruz Warriors.

• Business of the Year: Joby Aviation Inc.

• Organizations of the Year: Pajaro Valley Healthcare District & Pajaro Valley Healthcare District Project.

• Small Business — Startup of the Year: Lookout Santa Cruz.

• Lifetime (Legacy) Achievement: Chris Maffia, Santa Cruz County Bank (retired).

For information about the honorees, call 831-457-3713 or email santacruzchamber.org">casey.beyer@santacruzchamber.org.

For information about the gala, including details and registration, visit santacruzchamber.org.

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