Get Out in Scotts Valley

Where/When: , 263 Mt. Hermon Rd. Friday, 7:30 a.m.

Why Go: D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) is a curriculum that Scotts Valley Police teach to fifth- and seventh-grade students. No need to say how important the program is and this fundraiser helps Scotts Valley police keep it going. All proceeds benefit the program.

Pricing: $60 per player

Where/When: , 7 Camp Evers Lane. Thursday, 7-8:15 p.m.

Why Go: If you have never tried zumba as a way to exercise, you don't know what you are missing. You dance, you move, you get a great workout and you have a lot of fun while you do it. Zumba instructor Dora Solinas will show you what to do.

Pricing: $15 for a drop-in class. Or buy a package.

Where/When: , 361 Kings Village Rd. Saturday, 10 a.m. to Sunday, 10 a.m. (That is correct!)

Why Go: This is definitely a something for everyone event and we mentioned it in our kids’ planner this week. But not everyone has kids at home. Relay For Life is a FREE 24-hour walking event to celebrate cancer survivors, and the rest of us, too. The event kicks off with a recognition and celebration of cancer survivors who are invited to walk the first lap. A special luminaria ceremony is set for dusk Saturday. 

Pricing: Free

Where/When: Chaminade Resort & Spa, 1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz.  Friday, 6-10 p.m. 

Why Go: This is the start of the summer produce season and Chaminade will kick off with its Farm-to-Table dinner series. And to make the evening even more special, the wines of Poetic Cellars will be paired with the food to be served. Executive Chef Beverlie Terra is at the helm, using local produce and meats from Farm to Feat and Coastside Chickens.

Pricing: $100 

Where/When: , 2317 Vine Hill Rd., Santa Cruz. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Why Go: This workshop is all about backyard tomato growing. Learn the latest techniques for fertilizing, pruning and more, as well as the best ways for staking, mulching, watering and more.

Pricing: $45