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Featured Events:Old Growth Redwood ToursActivities will range from sketching and watercolor to nature journaling and more Every Sa at 1:00pm Location: Graham Hill Rd, Scotts Valley 
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Old-Growth Redwood Tours
Saturdays at noon Are there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth trees left? How important are banana slugs to the redwood ecosystems? Answer these questions and more every Saturday on our Redwood Grove Walks. One of our knowledgeable and friendly docents will lead you through the wondrous old growth forest and answer any questions you may have. Meet at the visitor center. Event free. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. |
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CREATE IT!
For our first session of the New Year, we will be exploring with mixed media and playful creativity through art journaling. You'll get a 5.5″ x 8.5″ art journal along with all of the materials you'll need for collage, watercolor, lettering, and creative exploration. No experience required!
What you get:
All materials required will be supplied by Palace - including a journal to take home with you!
Class session is 1 hour with a half hour free time.
Make sure you arrive on time to ensure you don't miss anything.
Cost: $15 per person (no coupons)
• Max capacity will be 25 people
Register by visiting or calling the Capitola Store: 831-464-2700
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Children's Show - Larry Cat in Space
When Larry Cat's owner Diana moves to the moon to work as a geologist, Larry hatches a plan to rejoin her. Sneaking onto a spaceplane in Diana's luggage Larry is shocked when he learns that spaceflight is not as simple as he thought, but not as shocked as Diana upon seeing her trusty cat on lunar soil!
Doors open at 5:15 PM Doors close and show starts at 5:30 PM. DO NOT BE LATE! No food or drink in the planetarium.
Tickets can be purchased online at https://squareup.com/store/hartnellcollegeplanetarium or at the door. We take cash and card.
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Pine Needle Basket Making Workshop
Saturday, January 5 from 10am to noon
Saturday, January 19 from 10am to noon
Join docent Cheryl VanDeVeer for a marvelous family workshop learning how to make a basket from local ponderosa pine needles.
Children 10 and older may attend if accompanied by an adult. No experience necessary.
Meet at the visitor center. For more information, please call (831) 335-7077. Event free.
Vehicle day-use fee is $10. Events made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
Building Methods at the Mission
Saturday, January 19 at 1pm
Come and see how the oldest building in town was made. We will look at the materials used by the Ohlone to build their homes and then at the materials used by the Spanish to build Mission Santa Cruz. You will have the chance to get your hands dirty and make your own mini abode brick. Rain cancels. For more information, please call (831) 425-5849. Event free. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.
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Explore the fascinating variety of reptiles and amphibians found throughout Santa Cruz
County, from the common to the rarely seen, with a talk and guided walk by herpetologist
Lawrence Erickson. We will cover what makes each individual species unique, what a "herp"
is, and where they live. The talk will be followed by a field trip to observe some of the common
herpetofauna of Big Basin in their natural environment.
Meet at the old lodge. For more information, call (831) 338-8883. Event free. Vehicle day use fee is $10.
Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks
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What's that Bird? Walk
Saturday, January 19 at 10:30am
This easy, 1-mile stroll introduces you to the birds of the redwood forest. Beginner birders are welcomed! Bring binoculars if you have them-but they're not required. Meet at park headquarters. For more information, call (831) 338-8883. Event free. Vehicle day use fee is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
Birds of Big Basin State Park
Check list and guide for discovering birds at Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Many of these birds can be found near the campgrounds and headquarters, but you'll need to search more than one of the park's major habitats to find them all.
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Hidden Gems: Flowers of Big Basin!
Saturday, January 19 at 10am
There are many less-famous, yet still beautiful, plants in the redwood forest. Join Docent Kathy Willott on this four-mile, three-hour walk and meet some of the hidden gems of Big Basin! Bring water and lunch. Heavy rain cancels. Meet at park headquarters. For more information, call (831) 338-8883. Event free. Vehicle day use fee is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
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Get practical tips for helping children learn how to treat others with respect, develop good communication and social skills, and develop healthy self-esteem. This Triple P Seminar is free and open to CalWORKs participants only. CalWORKs participants should contact their Employment and Training Specialists to let them know if they plan on attending.
Presented in English by: Dr. Lourdes Barraza, Triple P practitioner
Location: Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 913
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Orchard School Open House
Come to our first open house of the year. Teachers will be giving presentations about curriculum and teaching philosophy. Current parents and students will be on hand to help answer questions. A complete tour of the campus will be part of the evening. Please be on time and plan to stay for the whole event.
The evening will end in the kindergarten so those who are only interested in the upper grades can plan to leave at 5. RSVPs required.
Please contact info@orchardschoolaptos.org with questions or to let us know you will be there!
Learn more about how we create magic together! Children welcome, of course. RSVP at 688-1074 or info@orchardschoolaptos.org.
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YOU are the next generation of young leaders and on Martin Luther King Day we want to celebrate that, become active with the young community of Santa Cruz and promote your causes.
Remember? ...We Have a Dream!
Dr. Martin Luther King was always a strong opponent of developing the next generation of young leaders.
Are you a member of a group in your high school or other institute? Would you like to let the world of Santa Cruz know what you are all about? On MLK Youth Day you can do just that and more in the Resource Center for Nonviolence. May the sun shine or may it rain - we will make this day a beautiful day to remember.
Let's turn up the vibes at the Resource Center for Nonviolence to get even more active!
And on top of all this the NAACP is hosting a Gospel Night that Saturday in the Resource Center for Nonviolence.
Contact us if you would like to come with your whole group and participate and if you would like to have a table and do activities!
Looking forward to a colorful day packed with things to learn and share !!!
The Exploratorium isn't just a museum; it's an ongoing exploration of science, art and human perception-a vast collection of online experiences that feed your curiosity.
Celebrate the opening of Curious Contraptions, our whimsical winter exhibition where small sculptures are brought to life by intricate arrangements of handmade cams, cranks, and other simple mechanisms.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
→ Pairings: Cooking Contraptions With Loretta Keller, Clay Reynolds, Jerrel KeyAuthor, and Julie Yu
7:00 p.m. | Fisher Bay Observatory Gallery
→ Building Contraptions With Simone Giertz
8:00 p.m. | Kanbar Forum
→ Commercial-Grade Contraptions With Tinker Kitchen
6:30-9:30 | Gallery 4
→ Trash Automata With Keith Newstead and Explorables
7:00-10:00 | Tinkering Studio, Gallery 2
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More info: 18+, Free for AFTER DARK members
To become a member, please visit https://www.exploratorium.edu/membership/afterdark
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Birding for Beginners
Sunday, January 20 at 8am
Join birder extraordinaire Jim Williams for a tranquil morning filled with our little flying friends! Learn about the birds in our park, receive a Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park birding brochure, and begin your career as an energized birder! Meet at the visitor center. Make sure to bring water, comfortable footwear, and a keen eye and/or ears! For more information, please call (831) 335-7077. Event is free. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
Annual King Tide Citizen Science Walk
Free! But registration is required.
Witness one of the highest tides of the year! Every winter California experiences the "King Tides", naturally occurring, extremely high tides. On this guided walk, Reserve naturalists will share background on tides and discuss the impacts of sea level rise on the slough. Participants are invited to bring their cameras to help record the effects of the season's King Tides on natural resources and infrastructure. Photos will be posted on both the California King Tides Initiative website and the Elkhorn Slough Reserve website. Special Notes: No training is required and the event is open to participants of all ages, provided those under 18 have a legal guardian join them.
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Polar bears are an iconic symbol of climate change. These unique marine mammals exist in a remote and inhospitable Arctic where few scientists have documented their basic behaviors.
While melting sea ice is expected to reduce polar bears' ability to catch food, how they will respond is unknown.
Join Anthony Pagano to learn how advancements in electronic devices, combined with research on wild and captive polar bears, are helping scientists to understand how polar bears use sea ice and how they are responding to its decline.
Anthony Pagano, Ph.D.
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Institute for Conservation Research, San Diego Zoo Global
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Join the Seymour Center on the third Sunday of every month (except December) for a public lecture from a marine scientist, who presents current research and topics in an entertaining and easy-to-understand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and discussion. Science Sunday is for everyone interested in the world around them.
-Lectures are one hour long and take place at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center at 1:30 PM.
-Doors open to the lecture hall at 1:00 PM.
-Lecture passes are available at the admissions counter at 12:30 PM.
-Seating is limited and first-come, first-served. No late seating.
-Lectures include time for a few questions at the end.
Science Sunday is free with admission, and always free for members. Recommended for ages 10 and older.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said "If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward."
Please join in on Monday, January 21st as we help to move our community forward by helping nonprofits with service projects ranging from making cards for Meals on Wheels to engaging in environmental stewardship.
We look forward to seeing you and your family on this national day of service!
| Support Meals on Wheels on MLK Day of Service | Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 1/21/19 12:00 PM 2 hours |
| Saturdays in the Soil for MLK Day of Service | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History | Santa Cruz | 1/19/19 10:00 AM 2 hours |
| River Health Project on MLK Day | Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 1/21/19 9:00 AM 4 hours |
| Main Beach Cleanup for MLK Day of Service | Ecology Action | Santa Cruz | 1/21/19 10:00 AM 2 hours |
| MLK Day March and Gathering | CitySERVE | Santa Cruz | 1/21/19 8:00 AM 6 hours |
| Evergreen Restoration on MLK Day | Evergreen Historical Cemetery | Santa Cruz | 1/21/19 9:30 AM 2.5 hours |
| MLK Day UCSC Arboretum Workday | UCSC Arboretum | Santa Cruz | 1/21/19 +more 10:00 AM 2 hours |
| MLK Day of Service at the Farm | Homeless Garden Project | Santa Cruz | 1/21/19 9:30 AM 4 hours |
| Moore Creek Preserve Volunteers for MLK Day of Service | Land Trust of Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz | 1/21/19 9:00 AM 3 hours |
Stargazers will witness a trifecta of lunar events in the New Year - a total lunar eclipse, a super blood Moon and a "Wolf Moon," a nickname for a full Moon that appears in the middle of winter.
Millions of people across North and South America and portions of western Europe and Africa will be able to catch the rare sight overnight on January 20 into January 21, according to National Geographic. For a few hours, the moon will give off a bright reddish glow.
"A total lunar eclipse can happen only when the Sun, Earth and Moon are perfectly lined up - anything less than perfection creates a partial lunar eclipse or no eclipse at all," Space.com explains.
You won't want to miss it. Earth won't experience another total lunar eclipse, which occurs when the entire Moon enters Earth's shadow, until May 2021, NASA estimates.
The Santa Cruz Police Department and the NAACP Santa Cruz County Branch invites the community to the 2nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr March in the City of Santa Cruz. The theme is "March for the Dream - Justice. Equality. Love."
The March is on Monday, January 21, 2019. The march begins at 10:00 a.m. in downtown Santa Cruz starting on Cathcart Street between Cedar Street and Pacific Avenue. Staging begins at 9:00 a.m. The route will march down Pacific Avenue to Church Street to the Civic Auditorium. There we will convene for speeches and family-friendly activities. "Last year we established the MLK March in Santa Cruz as a fantastic, family-friendly, inspiring, and collaborative event," said Police Chief Andrew Mills. "This year, let's show the nation what a united community looks like."
We encourage all individuals, families, community groups, clubs, schools and congregations to march with us.
Sock Donation - The Association of Faith Communities accepts donations of new socks for their SPIN (Socks for People In Need) program at the staging site and at the Civic.
For event information: MLK March For The Dream Santa Cruz For questions about the MLK March, call 831-420-5844 or 831-429-2266.
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Mission Strategy Game
Thursday, January 3 from 2 to 3:30pm
Monday, January 21 from 11am to 12:30pm
Gather round the table and play a board game set in the 18th century. Spend Spanish real coins and roll the sheep's knucklebone to determine the fate of your mission. Geared for ages 8 and older. For more information, please call (831) 425-5849. Event free. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.
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Join your Friends with Our Community Reads for the Film Series ~ Saving Otter 501!
Presented by Michelle Staedler, Otter Expert at the Monterey Bay Aquarium (MBA). The film follows the 501st otter pup to be rescued by the aquarium from the time she is found stranded on a beach through her rehabilitation and release into the wild. Learn about MBA's otter rescue program and why otters are such an important species for Monterey Bay.
Popcorn provided. Show your library card and get a free cookie!
Twin Lakes Church, 2701 Cabrillo College Drive, Monschke Hall, Room 7100.
Contact friendsoftheaptoslibrary@fscpl.org with any questions.
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Our Community Reads is a program launched in August 2017 by the
Aptos Chapter of the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries.
The goal is to create a shared experience by having members of the entire Santa Cruz community - from teens to adults - all reading the same book.
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Stepping Stones Triple P offers parenting support for families with children with special needs, such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome and other developmental delays. Stepping Stones Triple P Workshops are brief classes that provide quick tips for handling everyday parenting issues.
Attend this FREE workshop to learn tools for teaching social skills such as playing and sharing, having friends over, and handling repetitive behavior.
This Stepping Stones Triple P workshop is offered as part of the North Santa Cruz County SELPA Community Advisory Committee's monthly meeting. No registration required. Light snacks provided. Please note: child care will not be available at this event.
Presented in English by: Gelacio Gonzalez, Triple P Practitioner
Location: Soquel Union School District, Board Room, 620 Monterey Ave, Capitola
For questions, contact the North Santa Cruz County SELPA Office at (831) 466-5700 or visit www.nsccselpa.org
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Try your hand at the not-so-ancient-art of building Sumo wrestling robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS. Will work in groups to build a competition robot to battle on the last day of class.
Prerequisite of previous participation in a Robo series program or previous LEGO robotic experience.
Pre-registration is required. For ages 7 to 18. This is an 8 week series. NOT A DROP-IN PROGRAM.
Register online at: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/4970277
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Los Seminarios de Triple P ofrecen consejos para padres generales que se pueden utilizar en una amplia gama de situaciones. Asista a Cómo criar hijos seguros y capaces para obtener consejos para ayudar a sus hijos: Aprenda a tratar a los demás con respeto; Desarrollar buenas habilidades comunicativas y sociales; Desarrollar una autoestima saludable.
Este Seminario Triple P gratuito está abierto a todas las familias de las escuelas primarias del Distrito Escolar de Live Oak como parte de la Iniciativa de Cuna a Carrera de Live Oak.
Presentado en español por: Stella Lauerman, Triple P practitioner
Ubicación: La escuela primaria de Live Oak, 1916 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz
Para inscribirse: Comuníquese con Sergio Martinez, Coordinador de Participación Familiar, Escuela primaria Live Oak al (831) 475-2000 ext. 2215 o sergio@losd.ca
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See classes in session and tour the campus, with an opportunity to stay for a preview performance of "13" the musical [12:15-2:00pm]
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Ten Reasons to Go English Country Dancing
1 It’s Really, Really Fun.
2 It’s Easy: If you can count and skip and tell your right hand from your left, you can begin doing the easy dances immediately. This form of dance does not require fancy footwork or a high level of coordination. This is an excellent place to learn, even if you’ve never done any folk dancing. Beginners are very welcome.
3 It’s Social: The level of interaction that occurs between all the dancers in the set make this a very social dance form. Singles or partners are welcome. This is a very friendly community, and a great way to meet new people.
4 It’s Good Exercise: How many calories did you burn the last time you watched a TV show? Yeah, that’s what we thought. Although English country dancing is not as strenuous as a workout at the gym, it does a whole lot more for your health than a sitcom and a bag of potato chips. It’s a good, light exercise.
5 It’s Casual: We are not a performance troupe, so our goal is not to make the dances look perfect. Our goal is to have fun, and we can do that without requiring technical perfection. Come as you are, wear casual clothes, relax and enjoy it.
6 It’s Low-Tech: Tired of staring at a computer screen all day? So are we. Come dance with us! We won’t require you to look at a computer screen all night. We promise!
7 Indulge Your Inner Anglophile: Come on, you know you want to.
8 It’s Good Clean Fun: Although English country dance has been known to lead to Renaissance Faire addiction, apart from that, it’s totally harmless. (Actually, we love our local Renaissance Faire, especially the Newcastle Country Dancers.)
9 It Brings Together People of All Ages: This form of entertainment appeals to a wide range of ages, which helps bridge the gap between generations. Whether you’re a teen, a septuagenarian, or someone in between, there’s a place here for you.
10 Did We Mention That It’s Really, Really Fun?
Come dance with us! We usually meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, from 7:00—9:30 p.m., at Peace United Church (upper hall), 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, California. (We meet on only the second Thursday in November and December.)
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Stop by for food, games and a chance to win prizes! Meet La Manzana Community Resources' Triple P practitioners, sign up for a Triple P class or one-on-one services, and learn about other organizations that support children and families.
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Estate Planning
Legally Speaking is a new free monthly series of discussions with Q & A on various legal and financial life event topics. In the series, Santa Cruz County Bar Association recommended lawyers and finance/business professionals answer questions about the most frequently experienced legal issues faced by people in our community. These discussions will take place at various locations throughout the county on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
Legally Speaking: Estate Planning
Thursday
Aptos Library • 7695 Soquel Dr.
Led by Emily Buchbinder, an estate planning and tax attorney in Santa Cruz, this informative session covers one of the most important life event topics. Emily will discuss the basics of probate and trusts, including who needs a trust, benefits of trusts, and the decisions made when creating a trust. She will also discuss assets and property taxes.
Emily is an estate planning and tax attorney and also practices in the area of estate administration, probate, taxation, and business law. She is the Chairperson of the Santa Cruz County Bar Estate Planning Council. She serves on the Board of the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County and the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group.
All events are 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Upcoming events in the series include:
All events are 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Other events in the series include:
Open Studio
Every Expedition ends with a culminating experience called Open Studio.
Our Explorers put their learning on display in the form of Action Projects that integrate a variety of subject areas and personal interests!
Come to see first-hand what our Explorers have been creating on our latest Expedition!
This event is open to the public. If you are an interested family, local organization or simply curious about the changing face of education, this is the event for you!
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Join us for a celebration of Laura Hecox: lightkeeper, naturalist, citizen scientist, and founder of the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. As keeper of Santa Cruz's original lighthouse on West Cliff Drive, Laura Hecox was responsible for ensuring the light never failed - but her work didn't end there. By sharing her extensive natural history collection with those who toured the light house, she educated and inspired people to pursue connections with the natural world. This month, we celebrate Laura and her influence. Join the Museum crew for the events below...
9-11 a.m. | Community Cleanup at Lighthouse Field
Help us steward the field that once housed Santa Cruz's lighthouse.
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Mobile Museum at Lighthouse Point
Explore items from the Museum's collections and learn about the history of Laura Hecox, Santa Cruz's Lighthouse and the Museum.
10 a.m. - Noon | Rockin' Pop-Up
Join Gavin and Graham - our "geology gents" - for a special pop-up at Lighthouse Point, where we'll explore the coastal geology of West Cliff.
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Castle Rock Loop
Tuesday, January 1 at 11am
Saturdays at 11am
Join us on a 2-mile, 2-hour hike to Castle Rock and Castle Rock Falls. During this trip, we will discuss Castle Rock's unique geology, plant diversity, human impacts, and various important preservationists that helped give Castle Rock State Park the protections we have today. Bring water, closed toe shoes, camera, and snacks. Meet at kiosk. For more information, call (831) 291-8273. Event free. Vehicle day use fee is $10. Event made possible by Portola and Castle Rock Foundation and California State Parks.
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Hides and Tallow
Saturday, January 26 at 1pm
Come and see how Mission Santa Cruz participated in a world economy back in the early 19th century. We will look at some of the major products of the mission, leather and tallow, and demonstrate how they were used. You will see how a branding iron works and get to make your own candle. Rain cancels. For more information, please call (831) 425-5849. Event free. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.
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Introduction to Positive Discipline 2-Hour workshop
This 2-hour workshop for parents of children of all ages provides a great introduction to the core theories, concepts, and tools of Positive Discipline.
Steve Weiss, MSW, Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, and Certified Positive Discipline in the Classroom Educator
Cost: $20 per person
Contact: Call 831-476-7284 x107 or email steve@pdcrcc.org for scholarships and other info
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Saturday, January 26, 2019
Music Center Recital Hall
Presented by: Music Department
UCSC opera students and instrumentalists present Amahl and the Night Visitors, the most beloved of Gian Carlo Menotti's operas. The 50-minute story of the imaginative child, Amahl, and his three royal visitors is sung in English with chamber orchestra.
dmission is free for children with a suggested donation of $10 for adults. No one turned away. Nathaniel Berman conducts, Sheila Willey directs.
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Two performances: 11:00AM and 1:00PM.
Doors open 30 minutes before curtain.
Suggested donation $10 for adults (free for children).
Parking $5.
Join us at our upcoming Open House on January 26th at 1:00 p.m.
Kirby's Open House is a community-wide event which brings our faculty, students, and parents together to offer prospective families a vivid picture of the outstanding education your student will receive at Kirby, and to welcome you into our caring and collaborative culture.
Discover the inside story - school climate, college prep, the balance of classes and extracurricular activities, and the level of attention and commitment given to every student.
Get to know our faculty, experience their passion for teaching, and learn more about their creativity and depth of knowledge in their fields. Communicate your needs and preferences to the Kirby support team. Our Deans of Students, Academic Counselors, College Counselor, and Director of Learning Services will be on hand to answer all your questions.
Let us know you're coming »
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A healthy body shouldn't cost a fortune. Luckily the library has you covered! Join us at the Scotts Valley Library on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 10-11 am for gentle stretches, yin-style yoga, and some mindfulness and breathing exercises. This program is FREE! No experience is necessary but you should bring your own yoga mat or towel.
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Women's Adventure Film Tour
The Women's Adventure Film Tour features some of the world's most inspiring women doing extraordinary things, and empowering others to perform to their highest potential. These films are a celebration of the fantastic women around us, and are hand-selected to be enjoyed by people of all ages. Join us for a night of short films with a focus on adventure and the outdoors. Subjects vary from extreme skiing and snowboarding to surfing and rock climbing.
For every ticket sold at Women's Adventure Film Tour, a portion goes to help Changing Tides Foundation whose mission includes educating others on how to adventure and live in a conscious way, protecting our oceans and earth, and empowering women through the outdoors.
Show time: 7:00 PM
Tickets: $18
Advance tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com
Event website: www.womensadventurefilmtour.com
All About Theatre presents their musical performance of Stiles and Drewe's Honk!, about Ugly, who looks and acts quite different than his other duck siblings. A heartwarming story about being different and self-discovery. This show is family-friendly and will delight people of all ages.
Performances
January 18 - 26, 2019
Tickets
$13 - Students & Seniors (over 62)
$16 - General Admission
$20 - Reserved Seating
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Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike!
Tuesday, January 1 at noon
Sunday, January 20 at noon
Saturdays at noon
Explore the park's less travelled backcountry with Docent Barry Grimm. This moderately paced hike will be individually tailored to your group. Based on group size, experience level, and weather conditions, we will choose from the many trails that explore the park's most scenic areas. Bring water and good hiking shoes. Meet at park headquarters. For more information, call (831) 338-8883. Event free. Vehicle day use fee is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
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Save the Date! Monterey Old Fisherman's Wharf Association presents the 9th Annual Whalefest Monterey to be held at and around Old Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, California, The Whale Watching Capital of the World.
This free, fun and educational interactive family event for all ages celebrates the biodiversity of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and much more! The event, which features a 2-day Symposium with world-renowned marine experts and dozens of exhibit booths, benefits many local and national marine organizations that educate, inspire, and empower the public to protect the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
Fun edutaining interactive exhibits at the upcoming 9th Annual Whalefest Monterey include over two dozen interactive marine related exhibits by numerous local organizations. Click here for details: WhalefestMonterey Exhibitors
Speakers at the 2-day Symposium during Whalefest Monterey represent The Monterey National Marine Sanctuary/NOAA, MBARI, Hopkins Marine Station, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust, the Whale Entanglement Team and more. The Symposium will be held at the Wharf Theatre which sets up to 150 people per speaker and there will be about a dozen speakers Click here for
details: Whalefest MontereySymposium Presenters
In addition, Whalefest brings the return of Dee, the 43-foot inflatable whale model people can go inside of and see its internal organs, and photo ops with costumed creatures roaming the area.
There will be four boats at the California Dock at Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf including the Fulmar (NOAA's research ship - Saturday only), Current Sea (Marine Life Studies research and WETTM boat), the Coast Guard 43' foot boat and The Pearl (Monterey Fire Boat).
Monterey Abalone Company will host Abalone Races in front of Big Fish Grill. Monterey Bay Whale Watching will host scrimshaw-making using soap. Chefs from the Wharf will conduct cooking demos in front of Abalonetti Bar and Grill. Discovery Whale Watching/J & M Fishing will host Gyutaku, the Japanese art of stenciling fish and an orca.
On the Causeway will be Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club boats, US Coast Guard 29' foot boat, US Coast Guard Auxiliary exhibit, COASTIE, the Safety Boat, and the Science Seafloor ROV.
There will also be live musical entertainment at the head of the Wharf across from the Harbor House as well as an information and merchandise booth, with Whalefest Monterey T-shirts and aprons for donations.
Weather permitting, whale watching tours, fishing, sailing and glass bottom boats will be operating from the Wharf (many at discounted rates), and Wharf restaurants will be serving lunch and dinner. Wharf shops will also be featuring marine-themed merchandise.
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Do you remember turning 13: the anticipation, angst and joy of wanting to 'fit in' and 'stand out'? On January 25-27, Mount Madonna School (MMS) will present its high school production of 13, a story about growing up and finding one's place in the world.
The story concerns young Evan Goldman, about to turn thirteen, suddenly swept from his comfortable New York City life to a Midwest town following his parents' divorce. In his subsequent search for enough "cool" kids to attend his Bar Mitzvah, Evan faces important decisions about what he is willing to sacrifice to gain popularity.
On January 25 at 7:00pm, and January 26-27 at 2:00pm, students will take the stage for performances at the Mount Madonna's Hawks' Nest Theater. Tickets are on sale now at mms-13.brownpapertickets.com. Adults are $15; 18 and under are $10. All seats are reserved.
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Friday, Jan 25, 11:30am-1pm, California Grill
Join us for the third Preview of the season at the California Grill in Watsonville for the concert "Enlightenment," featuring cello soloist Jeremy Tai and composer John Wineglass, plus excerpts from composers Tchaikovsky and Mozart.
Friday, Jan 25, 7:30-10pm, Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Enjoy a behind the scenes look as the musicians, soloists and our Maestro rehearse for their performances.
Saturday, Jan 26, 7:30-10pm, Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
The Santa Cruz Symphony is proud to present a World Premiere commission from acclaimed local composer John Wineglass in a new work titled "Bonny Doon."
Young virtuoso cellist Jeremy Tai, the most recent Klein International Competition grand prize winner, will perform Tchaikovsky's elegant Variations on a Rococo Theme.
Mozart's majestic Symphony No. 40 anchors this third program of the season.
Sunday, Jan 27, 2-4:30pm, Mello Center for the Performing Arts
The Santa Cruz Symphony is proud to present a World Premiere commission from acclaimed local composer John Wineglass in a new work titled "Bonny Doon."
Young virtuoso cellist Jeremy Tai, the most recent Klein International Competition grand prize winner, will perform Tchaikovsky's elegant Variations on a Rococo Theme.
Mozart's majestic Symphony No. 40 anchors this third program of the season.
Salesian School Open House
We welcome prospective families to attend our Open House Event. Come experience our family scavenger hunt; a great opportunity to explore our campus, meet our entire TK- 8 Grade Faculty and learn about our programs. Our classrooms will be open and we will be serving a free light lunch. Not able to make it to Open House? We offer private school-day tours.
Contact us at office@salesianschool.org or 728-5518 to schedule a tour appointment. Come and learn more about what makes Salesian a truly special learning family. Salesian Elementary and Junior High School, 605 Enos Lane, Corralitos. 728-5518. www.salesianschool.org
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As your family begins a new year, please join us as we imagine the Castros' experience as one of the first Spanish families to make their home in California. Warm up with some traditional hot chocolate from our cocina and keep out of the cold in the comfort of our adobe, where we will share the stories of this pioneering family and our pioneering park. When we finally open for regular days and hours, you can say you were there before our official beginning as the Pájaro Valley's own state historic park!
Event is free; limited parking (carpooling encouraged). Active construction site, open only during scheduled events like this.
Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks
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Open House at the Castro Adobe: Beginnings at the Adobe
Sunday, January 27 from 11am to 3pm
As your family begins a new year, please join us as we imagine the Castros' experience as one of the first Spanish families to make their home in California. Warm up with some traditional hot chocolate from our cocina and keep out of the cold in the comfort of our adobe, where we will share the stories of this pioneering family and our pioneering park. When we finally open for regular days and hours, you can say you were there before our official beginning as the Pájaro Valley's own state historic park! Event free; limited parking (carpooling encouraged). Active construction site, open only during scheduled events like this. Events made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.
Built from 1848 to 1849, this is one of the finest examples of a rancho hacienda in the Monterey Bay area. The Castro Adobe State Historic Park is located at 184 Old Adobe Road, off of Larkin Valley Road, in northern Watsonville. The Castro Adobe is an active construction site and is accessible currently by appointment only except during the Open House Days.
The open houses will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the exception of the August event, which is 6-9 p.m. All events are free to attend; donations are gratefully accepted. Parking is limited; please carpool. Leashed dogs are allowed in the parking area only.
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Wine and Crab Feed featuring Chef Davis and the release of our 2017 Chardonnay! Fresh local crab, homemade clam chowder, fresh sourdough, mixed green salad, and crab cupcakes. Also a surprise tasting of an un-released varietal and cellar wines. Food and wine only $55! Get your tickets now before it sells out!
A bottle of wine given to the best dressed!
Please bring cash for service gratuity.
For more information Email: Kyle@burrellschool.com
Located at the historic Burrell School, our goal is to grow the best wine grapes possible so we can create distinctive, concentrated wines reflective of their mountain home.
Seal Adventure Weekend
Saturday and Sunday, January 26 and 27, 2019
Tickets: $75
Experience a memory-making adventure by participating in a special fundraising event to support educational programs at Año Nuevo State Park and other California State Parks along the San Mateo coast. For one weekend only, visitors will have access to linger for an entire morning (8:30am-noon) or afternoon (1:30pm-5pm) to view the elephant seals at the peak of the breeding season. Only 100 visitors are allowed for each half-day session to enhance your experience. This rare opportunity is one that can be enjoyed by everyone-from families to avid wildlife photographers.
For more information, call (650) 879-2025. For tickets, visit www.coastsidestateparks.org/seal-adventure. Event made possible by Coastside State Parks Association and California State Parks.
Drop-In Family Craft - Papal Picado
Sunday, January 27 from 1 to 3:30pm
Enjoy an informal afternoon at this hidden jewel near downtown Santa Cruz. Snip your way to your own colorful tissue paper decorations. For more information, please call (831) 425-5849. Event free. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.
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Los talleres de Triple P ofrecen consejos prácticos y estrategias para manejar las preguntas y desafíos de crianza específicas. Asista este taller para obtener consejos para enseñar a los niños cómo comunicar sus sentimientos y necesidades y resolver problemas.
Este Taler Triple P gratuito está abierto a todas las familias de las escuelas primarias del Distrito Escolar de Live Oak como parte de la Iniciativa de Cuna a Carrera de Live Oak.
Presentado en español por: Stella Lauerman, Triple P practitioner
Ubicación: La escuela primaria de Live Oak, 1916 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz
Para inscribirse: Comuníquese con Sergio Martinez, Coordinador de Participación Familiar, Escuela primaria Live Oak al (831) 475-2000 ext. 2215 o sergio@losd.ca
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We are marking an extraordinary milestone in 2019 as it has been 90 incredible years since the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens was first established.
We are kicking off a year-long celebration of the Zoo's 90th anniversary with a 90 cent admission into the Zoo for children under 14 in January!
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January is Mushroom Month
Celebrate January and all it's Spores with a month long celebration of Mushrooms.
Don't miss the 45th annual Fungus Fair held at the Louden Nelson Community Center, January 11th to the 13th.
All month long, you can celebrate (and consume) mushrooms throughout Downtown Santa Cruz with culinary specials and special mushroom inspired products.
Create Comaraderie by Reveling in the Wonders of the Monterey Bay with your Neighbors and Friends!
Donate today to Our Community Reads!
Our Community Reads strengthens your local neighborhood by bringing neighbors together to enjoy a shared experience. And the topic for next year can be seen in your Monterey Bay!
The 2019 selection for Our Community Reads is Death and Life of Monterey Bay by Stephen R. Palumbi and Carolyn Sotka. It's an inspiring tale of the rebirth of one of our most valuable, local natural resources.
Your donation today will fund:
For every $35 you give to Our Community Reads, you provide two books to individuals with tight budgets who would like to join the discussion, or to students from your local high school or Cabrillo College, or for books to go directly to the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, so others can check out and research their Monterey Bay.
Visit https://fscpl.org/ocr/ for more information about Our Community Reads!
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Storytelling Night: Winter is for Everyone
Friday, February 1 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Come gather around the campfire as storyteller Jim Cockrell and friends spin tales of adventure, mystery, and comedy. Bundle up! We'll provide the Mexican hot chocolate. For more information, please call (831) 425-5849. Event free. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.
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Registration for Summer 2019 opens Friday, February 1 at 9am
Who better to lead you through our parks than California State Park professionals? Three backpacking trips are offered from June through August 2019 ranging from two to three nights, offering options for every experience level. Hike spectacular ridgelines, old growth redwood forests, and sandy shores with our knowledgeable team of backcountry naturalists. Native plant teas, trail desserts, skills demonstrations, campfire stories, and jokes are added bonuses!
This program is truly unique, the only such program led by California State Park staff. Participation is open to adults 18 or over and children ages 13 to 17 accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, please visit www.parks.ca.gov/backpacking, email backpacking@parks.ca.gov, or call (831) 335-1743. Events made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, Waddell Creek Association, Mountain Parks Foundation, Sempervirens Fund, Portola and Castle Rock Foundation, and California State Parks.
Trip Options:
Skyline to the Sea: Castle Rock State Park to Waddell State Beach
$300; Thursday June 20 through Sunday June 23, 2019
A Trek through Time: Butano State Park to Waddell State Beach
$225; Friday July 19 through Sunday July 21, 2019
Ridges to Redwoods: Castle Rock State Park to Portola Redwoods State Park
$225; Friday August 16 through Sunday August 18, 2019
The greatest cat in the Americas-the jaguar-is a symbol for strength, power, and wilderness. Jaguars thrive in the fabled Pantanal of Brazil, but in the Ibera wetlands of Argentina, they've been gone for nearly a century. Now one of the most ambitious wildlife projects in the world is working to bring them back-along with a "Noah's Ark" of South American wildlife that was lost in a tragic era of exploitation and overhunting. Far-sighted conservationists Doug and Kris Tompkins have a vision of restoring this landscape to its primeval grandeur, and miraculously, it's working.
Join us for a new presentation by renowned photographer Frans Lanting and his partner Chris Eckstrom in celebration of two wilderness areas in South America-Brazil's Pantanal and Argentina's Ibera. Frans and Chris recently returned from a month of travel in this unique part of the world with fresh impressions. They will regale us with their images, stories, and videos about the natural and human history of these spectacular wetlands which are home to the "giants" of South America: the giant anteater, giant otter, rhino-like tapirs, colorful macaws-the largest parrots in the world, endearing capybaras-Earth's largest rodent, and of course, the jaguar-largest cat in the Americas. Frans and Chris will share personal observations and highlight conservation successes here that inspire hope.
Proceeds will benefit the marine science education and conservation programs at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center at UC Santa Cruz's Long Marine Lab.
Ocean Sponsors:
David Morrell, Santa Cruz Real Estate-C21
Jo Lynne and Fred Jones
Coastal Sponsors:
Bay Photo Lab
Day One Solar
Karon Properties
Santa Cruz County Bank
Shirley and Allen Ginzburg
Tickets available online: seymourcenter.brownpapertickets.com and at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center.
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With more than 300 plant species, ranging from Santa Cruz natives to rare and threatened plants of unusual scientific interest, the Arboretum is the place to see a variety of flora, fauna, birds and more. Meet at Norrie's Gift Shop.
Come and see native flora from around the globe, including California, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and Chile. The Arboretum offers many rich opportunities for casual visitors, researchers, students, members, and friends. You can find more information by visiting our About page.
1st Tuesday of every month. Free admission to the Arboretum. The Arboretum is open each day from 9 am to 5 pm. (Closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas days.) Directions and information about admission can be found here.
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Designed for kids ages 5-12, these free workshops teach do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while instilling a sense of accomplishment.
Offered on the first Saturday of each month between 9 a.m. and noon at The Home Depot.
Watsonville, 355 S. Green Valley Rd, (831)786-9877
Capitola, 2600 41st Ave, (831)462-5650
Salnas, 1890 N. Davis Road
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays (in December, our dances may vary due to the holiday season) at the YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula, at 600 Camino El Estero in Monterey, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend - beginners are always welcome! If you'd like to support MCDC, please consider becoming a Member (a minimum $25/year sponsorship helps us to continue these wonderful dances).
Schedule: 6:40pm Newcomers' Orientation
Admission Prices for regular dances:
Check out our Calendar for details and dates.
Not sure what Contra Dance is?
See videos and learn more by checking out our About Contra Dance page. If you're feeling nervous about learning how to contra dance, we even have links to beginning dancers' training videos on YouTube - they are a wonderful help, though nothing replaces dancing as a way to learn.
Please be aware that some of our dancers are sensitive to fragrances - we respectfully request that everyone please be thoughtful and not use products with fragrance prior to a contra dance. Thank you!
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Watsonville World Wetlands Day 2019
Please join us for our annual World Wetlands Day restoration and celebration event. We will gather at the Watsonville Nature Center at 30 Harkins Slough Road for a morning of volunteer planting, educational activities, food, music, prizes, and more. This is a free, bilingual, and family-friendly festivity.
Wetlands are critical ecosystems that provide our Watsonville community with valuable public health services and astounding recreational and wildlife viewing opportunities. They serve as a natural filter for cleaning our rainwater, offer a buffet for an abundance of local and migratory birds, and provide habitat for plant and mammal species.
See you there! Environmental restoration, music, education, food, prizes, games
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GATEWAY SCHOOL
K - 8 Interactive Open House
Saturday, February 2, 10am - 1pm
Please join us for our Interactive Open House to experience the exciting things going on at Gateway School. You will meet faculty, co-curricular specialist teachers and our Head of School. You will be treated to a musical performance, interactive lessons, a guided tour and lunch.
Gateway School provides an environment in which students develop strong academic skills, learn to take appropriate intellectual and emotional risks, elevate their critical and abstract thinking to a high level of complexity, and create enduring relationships with their teachers and peers. Our students build confidence and gain skills of communication, creativity, critical thinking and collaboration that prepare them for life in the modern world.
We look forward to meeting you and sharing all that our community has to offer your family.
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Discover & Go: Tandy Beal
Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir
Tandy Beal and Company celebrates Black History Month with the fourth concert in the ArtSmart Family First Saturday Concert Series, Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir. Tandy Beal & Co. has provided a limited number of free tickets to library cardholders through our Discover & Go platform.
The Cultural Heritage Choir, a Grammy © nominated, percussion driven, vocal ensemble, is world renowned for their breathtaking performances of African American roots music with its West African and Caribbean origins. Their music won the Parents Choice award. Led by the astonishing Linda Tillery (who has sung with Bobby McFerrin & Santana, & is a prominent leader in women's music), the Cultural Heritage Choir inspires us with compelling rhythms, history and sparkling energy on stage--through stick, song, dance and story.
All performances in the series will have tickets available through Discover & Go during the 2 months prior to the event. For a full listing of events in the Family First Saturday Concert Series, visit tandybeal.com/first-saturdays-family-concert-series.
Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir
Saturday • February 2 • 11:00am
Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Fronst St.
Downtown Santa Cruz
How to reserve a pass:
To get your pass, visit santacruzpl.discoverandgo.net and log in with your library card number and PIN or password. Search for Tandy Beal & Company in the venue list, or by date. Print your pass, which grants free admission to one adult and one child. You must be in your seat at least 5 minutes before the performance begins, or your ticket may be sold. A limited number of tickets are Free.
If you'd like to support this series directly, please visit the Tandy Beal ticket site for Group Rates and Discounts on Season Passes.
Tandy Beal and Company is proud to partner with sponsors to make this series possible: the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, the Hewlett Foundation, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, Arts Council Santa Cruz County, Lighthouse Bank, and Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building. For more information visit www.tandybeal.com.
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Time to get your Holiday shopping on! Bring the whole family and shop local on Sunday, December 2 at the Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market on Pacific Ave. between Water & Locust Streets.
10am-5pm
Over 40 local artists!
Live music ALL day
FREE Admission!
The Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market happens on the first Sunday of the month! Come on out and #supportthelocals !
See the full line-up of artists at www.scmmakersmarket.com/markets
Diversity, Inclusivity and Art!
Come explore themes of inclusivity through the enchanting children's book: Wally the Wave. This book was co-created by Pastor Ryan Althaus and Noah. They will discuss the artistic process for creating and illustrating their new children's book. We'll end with an arts and craft project.
Bio: Ryan is the founder of Sweaty Sheep Ministries (sweatysheep.com). Noah is a member of Costanoa Commons Farm an organic inclusive farm being developed in Santa Cruz.
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Anime Club
The Anime Club is open to all students in 6th - 12th grades. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the Month 4:00 p.m - 5:30 p.m.. If you are 13 or younger, but still in 6th grade, you will need to bring a signed Anime Club Permission Form (PDF) with you to the meeting.
All about Manga & Anime
The History of Manga from NMP International Blackmoon's Anime and Manga Glossary to his
Anime Companion Books Mechademia: A journal of all things anime, manga, games and pop-culture about Japan.
Some Fun Links to Enjoy
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Join us at Capitola Mall for 1ST Wednesday Family Fun!
Enjoy many fun activities, including:
Entertainment with Happily Ever Laughter
Family Friendly Crafts
Music and More!
We will also be giving away a Family Fun Membership to Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery to one lucky family!
$5 Donation per Child benefits Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services!
Citizen Science
We invite you to join us every first Thursday of the month for a presentation and Q&A with local experts and researchers in the field discussing life science, ecology, geology, genetics, climatology and more. Let's connect, inspire and inform each other!
For more information contact pro@santacruzpl.org • 831-427-7717
December
This month our Citizen Science series offers a discussion about the various ecological and social solutions for living with fire on the Central Coast. Our presenter, Dr. Lee Klinger leads a movement aimed at using ecologically-based techniques to address the problem of oak mortality in California and elsewhere.
Dr. Klinger is a tree care practitioner living in Big Sur, California. Since 2005 he has served as director of Sudden Oak Life. He has over 30 years of academic experience in the environmental sciences and has held scholarly appointments at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, the University of Colorado, the University of Oxford, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Geological Society of London.
Citizen Science is a collaboration between the Santa Cruz Public Libraries; the Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery (SCCMOD), and the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC).
We invite you to join us every first Thursday of the month for a presentation and Q&A with local experts and researchers in the field discussing life science, ecology, geology, genetics, climatology and more. Let's connect, inspire and inform each other!
For more information contact pro@santacruzpl.org • 831-427-7717
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Please join us to learn more about the plans for the renovation of the existing Boulder Creek library and for an opportunity to share thoughts about the proposed plans for the new space.
Presentation and discussion led by Jayson Architecture, Santa Cruz Public Libraries and the County of Santa Cruz.
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Glenn Millhauser, Ph. D., is a distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UCSC. He uses biophysical methods to study neurological proteins, their cofactors and how misregulation contributes to disease. He will discuss the medical implications of this research on prion protein (PrP). This highly abundant protein of the central nervous system is essential for neuron health and maintenance. "Our findings may lead to new therapeutic approaches for prion and related neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease," says Dr. Millhauser.
Thursday • February 7
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Downtown Library • 224 Church St.
Dr. Glen Millhauser is head of the Millhauser Lab. He has won numerous awards for both his research and teaching, and published over 100 papers.
Citizen Science is a collaboration between the Santa Cruz Public Libraries; the Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery (SCCMOD), and the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC).
We invite you to join us every first Thursday of the month for a presentation and Q&A with local experts and researchers in the field discussing life science, ecology, geology, genetics, climatology and more. Let's connect, inspire and inform each other!
For more information contact pro@santacruzpl.org • 831-427-7717
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The Santa Cruz Public Library System (SCPL) will offer free financial literacy classes at the Downtown Santa Cruz and Boulder Creek Branch Libraries. These programs were made possible through partnerships with three community experts, and classes cover a variety of topics to help people take charge of their financial lives.
Financial Fridays Downtown Library 224 Church St. Every 2nd Friday, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Financial Fridays is led by Jennipher Lommen, a Certified Financial Planner. This series starts September 14th and runs through March 2019 with a break in December. The series begins with retirement planning and covers Medicare and long term care in October and November, respectively.
Money Mondays Downtown Library 224 Church St. Every 4th Monday, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Money Mondays is led by Financial Literacy Coach Lisa Bennet. The series starts September 24th and runs through March 2019 with a break in December. Topics will include: uncovering your money archetype, creating a spending plan, credit and your credit score, insurance, stock market basics, and funding college.
Financial Fridays in Boulder Creek Boulder Creek Library 1390 West Park Ave., Every 2nd Friday, 10:30am
Another Financial Fridays series will be held at the Boulder Creek Library. This series is led by Aaron Brandt, Financial Advisor. The series kicks off September 14th with the foundations of investing, then covers retirement by design in October, preparing for the unexpected in November, and estate planning in December.
According to Library Director Susan Nemitz, "Financial literacy is a critical skill that isn't always taught in school or at home. Yet the ability to make financially responsible decisions is an important part of everyday life. Making sure people have these skills can help improve outcomes for our entire community." The library is offering no-cost learning opportunities to bridge the gap in knowledge.
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Archaeology Demonstration
Saturday, February 2 & 9 at 1pm
How do artifacts give us clues to the past? Follow the archaeological process from the dig to the display, and participate in hands-on activities to discover the stories told by the artifacts. Presented in collaboration with the Santa Cruz Archeological Society.
Event is free; rain cancels. The Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park is located at 144 School Street in Santa Cruz. For more information, please call (831) 425-5849. Events made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.
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Live Oak Library Book Group (2:00 PM-3:00 PM)
The Live Oak Library book group meets on the second Friday of the month from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm and all adults are welcome. Reading selections will be made by the group with an emphasis on thought provoking fiction and challenging non-fiction. Check with the front desk staff for the current month's book selection.
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Financial Fridays is led by Jennipher Lommen, a Certified Financial Planner. This series starts September 14th and runs through March 2019 with a break in December. The series begins with retirement planning and covers Medicare and long term care in October and November, respectively. Every 2nd Friday of the month at 1:00pm - 2:00pm; No class in December.
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Bird Watching for Beginners
On this one and a half hour walk, be prepared to hike two miles on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants and scenery along the way. You will help each other spot and identify birds! Bring your binoculars if you have them (binoculars are available to borrow), clothes for variable weather, and good walking shoes. Everyone is welcome, but children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by adults. Meet at the interpretive center. Rain cancels. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Event free. Day use parking fee is $10. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.
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CPL's CodeCombat Coding Club is a once weekly meetup where we use online, game-based coding to learn Python and JavaScript. CodeCombat is a real game that teaches learners of all ages to code by playing through levels and quickly mastering programming concepts. It's not just gamification with bells and whistles, it's democratizing learning to code by making the process more accessible and engaging than ever before!
Learners write code, execute it and see their changes in real-time! Ages 8-18.
Space is limited and registration is required. Register by email pro@santacruzpl.org or call 831-427-7717.
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It takes all kinds, so come and celebrate your different stripes! So many different types, so little time! From zebra to tiger, rainbow to candy cane, where's waldos to fashionistas, and beyond!
SC Bike Party loves your creativity and building community on bicycles. Come join us for our January ride. Costumes encouraged, but definitely not required.
Santa Cruz Bike Party is a mobile party for riders of all ages, experience levels, and types to meet, ride, and play together in the streets. Rides are 7-10 miles long with music and dance breaks along the way. Rides move at a relatively slow pace and no one is left behind. Each ride has a theme and riders are encouraged to wear costumes or decorate their bikes to fit the theme. But cha don't gotta...
SC Bike Party starts and ends outside the Bike Church at 703 Pacific Ave downtown. The route is not the same every time, but each month organizers will post the route online ahead of time in case anyone misses the start and wants to catch up.
Once per month, all year long. We meet at 7pm every second Friday of the month. Rides usually leave about 7:15 and last about 2 hours.
Guidelines
The atmosphere of the SC Bike Party is fun, friendly, welcoming, and safe. Our goal is to celebrate cycling and build community, not to cause conflict with car drivers. Please help us maintain a positive and safe atmosphere by keeping in mind the following guidelines:
- Stay to the Right / Stop at Lights - This is not Critical Mass. Please stay to the right on 2-lane roads, or in the right lane on larger roads.
- Ride Straight - Please help avoid crashes by riding predictably, without any sudden turns or stops.
- Don't Hate - Please roll past any conflict that might present itself during the ride.
- Pack your Trash - Bike partiers aspire to leave party stops in better condition than we found them.
- Don't Get Smashed - Riding while inebriated poses a danger to yourself and others. Don't ruin the fun for everyone else by overdoing it.
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Lights - Rides are at night, so let's make sure to be visible.
Locks - No bikes have been stolen from the SC Bike Party, but during breaks better to be safe than sorry.
Layers - As we all know Santa Cruz evenings can get damp and chilly.
Water, snacks - Our stops are not always near stores, so best to bring what you need.
Tube, patch kit, pump, tools - The ride is unsupported; please come prepared.
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Hides and Tallow
Saturday, February 9 at 1pm
Come and see how Mission Santa Cruz participated in a world economy back in the early 19th century. We will look at some of the major products of the mission, leather and tallow, and demonstrate how they were used. You will see how a branding iron works and get to make your own candle. Rain cancels. For more information, please call (831) 425-5849. Event free. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.
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Photo Hike for Beginners
2pm
Discover the park through the lens of your camera and render its marvels and phenomena into an artistic language! During this four hour saunter, you will explore the functions of your camera, create beautiful photographs, get to know the park better, and become part of a wonderful community!
Make sure to bring your camera, water, proper recreational shoes, a sense of adventure, and your imagination. For more information, please call (831) 335-7077. Event free. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
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Birding for Beginners in Waddell Valley
Interpreter Jeremy Lin will lead an approximate 2 mile hike to observe and enjoy morning wildlife at Rancho del Oso. We will take our time and explore the beautiful coastal valley. No previous experience necessary. It is helpful to bring binoculars, bird guides and a readiness for patient observation as we witness wildlife awakening on a crisp Waddell Valley morning. Please RSVP to jeremy.lin@parks.ca.gov. Meet at the deck in front of the nature center. For more information, call (831) 427-2288. Event free.
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Life in California before the Gold Rush wasn't all-Zorro, all-the-time, but it did have its share of romantic charm and excitement.
Step into the Pájaro Valley's past with this sneak peek into our future state park. Bring your sweetheart, or meet somebody over traditional hot chocolate in our Mexican-era adobe's restored kitchen; we'll provide the fire, you bring the "spark." Who knows what may blossom while you stroll through our historic garden and orchard?
If the close relationship between California State Parks and Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks can bring this jewel from our rancho past back to life, anything's possible with a bit of love! Event is free; limited parking (carpooling encouraged). Active construction site, open only during scheduled events like this.
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Drawing for the Love of Nature
Join Judy Sears, California Naturalist, for a 1.5 hour nature drawing session. If the weather is pleasant, the group will stay outside to discuss and practice ways to draw what you are most curious about in nature - from leaf to watershed.
No drawing experience necessary. Just bring a notepad with a rigid back, a pencil, and your curiosity. You may also wish to bring a chair or pillow so you can sit comfortably on the ground.
For more information, call (831) 427-2288.
Event free.
Event made possible by Waddell Creek Association and California State Parks.
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Ohlone Plant Use
No Safeway? No Home Depot? No pharmacy? How did the Ohlone Indians survive? Docent Eva Fewel will have plant samples and tools that the local Native Californians used. Learn how they collected, processed and used the local plants. Visit our campfire center any time during this drop-in program. For more information, call (831) 338-8883. Event free. Day use parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
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Felling the Giants
11:30am
How did lumbermen cut down these tall, tall trees? What was life like in a logging camp? What tools did they use? Join docent Paul Fewel as he tells stories of the logging days and demonstrates how loggers were able to fell these giants-without chainsaws! You get to use some tools too! Meet at park headquarters. For more information, call (831) 338-8883. Event free. Vehicle day use fee is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
DEMO INFO: Having taught multiple classes on Art Journaling, led field trip paint-alongs, and completed stacks of her own Art Journals, Ruth Korch is a wealth of information on Art Journaling. A passionate lover of letterforms, she loves to help people incorporate words onto their journal pages. She also loves helping people realize that there are multiple ways to enjoy Art Journaling and to help them find the way that works best for them.
Ruth will be demonstrating an Art Journaling page, not only done in a number of different styles, but in a variety of different mediums. She'll be answering questions like "What do I do if I want to put something in my journal, but only have a few minutes because I'm traveling with someone?," "What kinds of hand lettering work well on Art Journaling pages?," and "How in the world do I begin to capture a vast complicated scene in front of me on a small journaling page?"
Come learn some insider tips and tricks for enjoyable Art Journaling, browse through her journals, ask questions and ultimately get inspired for creating your own unique Art Journals.
ARTIST INFO: Ruth Korch is a local professional artist, calligrapher and art coach. She relishes the variety and continually changing combinations that these roles provide. You may have taken one of her classes in her home or at the Santa Cruz Art League, visited her studio during Open Studios, or seen her artwork on past years' posters of the Capitola Begonia Festival. Her medium choices are varied, but most often she finds expression in watercolor. She especially enjoys the pairing of text and image, and the endless possibilities of combining the power of words with the impact of visual imagery. One of her very favorite ways to do this is with her Art Journaling - capturing every day moments in life and adding beautiful hand lettering to record and remember. She recently traveled with her husband across France, filling her art journal with scenes and moments to treasure and revisit.
In addition to her own studio work, she finds great fulfillment in teaching and coaching others in the creative process. She has created ART SPA - "A unique day filled with art, gourmet food and nurturing the creativity within you." Ruth has an on-going calendar of classes in Art Journaling, calligraphy and watercolor. She also teaches group creativity events. You can see her work at www.ruthkorch.com
Lenz Arts • 142 River Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 • (831) 423-1935
Always free parking!
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Second Weekends @ Watsonville Airport
Historical Aircraft Display every second weekend from 10 am – 4pm.
NATIVE ANIMAL RESCUE PRESENTS "San Francisco: Still Wild at Heart," a film about coexisting with the coyotes in our cities, towns, farms, and ranchlands. This film and guest speaker Camilla Fox, the founder of Project Coyote, will give you new insights into this resilient animal.
Saturday, February 9, 7:00 PM, at the Rio Theatre. Advance tickets: Adults $15, kids 12 and under $10. At the door: Adults $20.
San Francisco: Still Wild at Heart - a film by Melissa Peabody
This intriguing film tells the story of the return of coyotes to San Francisco and other American cities. Scientists provide insights into how coyotes impact city ecosystems and how we can coexist with them safely. We learn how ranchers in Marin County are using a combination of humane, non-lethal predator-control methods to protect their livestock and reduce conflicts with coyotes.
Whether you love them, hate them, or just want to learn more about them, this entertaining and informative film will shed light on the unique ability of coyotes to rebound from all attempts to remove them from our midst.
Following the film, guest speaker Camilla Fox, founder and executive director of Project Coyote, will share her knowledge and wisdom about coexisting with coyotes and other carnivores in our midst. Questions are welcome.
Bring your kids to this family-friendly film. View trailer here
Proceeds will benefit Native Animal Rescue, the Santa Cruz County non-profit dedicated to the protection, rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured, sick, and orphaned native wildlife.
San Francisco: Still Wild at Heart, a film by Melissa Peabody, and featuring guest speaker Camilla Fox, founder of Project Coyote
Doors open: 6:00 PM, the film begins at 7:00 PM
Advance tickets are available, Adults $15 and Kids 12-and-under $10:
-online until midnight on Friday, February 8
-at Native Animal Rescue, 1855 17th Ave., Santa Cruz
At the Door of the Rio Theatre, tickets will be available on Saturday, February 9 at 6:00 PM . Adults $20, Kids 12 and under $10
Volunteer with the Trail Crew Saturdays
Since 1969 the Big Basin Volunteer Trail Crew has helped make it possible for others to safely enjoy the beauty of our park. The Trail Crew meets the second Saturday of each month, rain or shine. A typical workday lasts until mid-afternoon. Please bring your own work gloves, lunch and water. Join us for a unique perspective of Big Basin, a lively and productive experience with others who share a love of these redwood forests, and the satisfaction of participating in a vital part of the park's ability to educate and inspire the public! Meet at Park Headquarters.
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Fly, swim, waddle, walk, bike, or drive as you migrate to Natural Bridges State Beach for a full day of activities that celebrate the migration of whales, butterflies, birds and the many creatures that travel.
The park will host migratory animal talks, active kids' games, crafts, skits, live music by the nature-loving 5M's Band, over 20 organizations' educational booths and displays, and a "migration passport" that you can complete at the festival!
Food and beverages will also be available. For more information, call (831) 423-4609 x 8. Event free. Vehicle day use fee is $10.
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Wilder Ridge Loop
On this 7-mile challenging hike, we'll explore the natural and cultural history of the upper hills of Wilder Ranch. This hike includes several descents and ascents. Bring water, hiking shoes, and sun protection. Meet in parking lot. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Event free. Vehicle day use fee is $10. Events made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.
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Snake Park Saturday
Why are snakes important to us? How do they see, smell, taste, and hear? What and how do they eat? What does a snake feel like? Come to the Rancho del Oso Ranger Station to learn about the fascinating world of snakes. Several snakes will be on display and native reptile adaptations will be discussed in the beautiful backdrop of Waddell Valley! Park at Waddell Beach and walk 0.4 miles past the yellow gate along the Skyline to the Sea Trail to the ranger station. For more information, call (831) 427-2288. Event free. Rain cancels.
For more information, call (831) 427-2288. Event free. Rain cancels. Event made possible by Waddell Creek Association and California State Parks. https://www.thatsmypark.org/event/snake-park-saturday/2019-02-09/
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Every month we produce a 2nd Saturday on the Farm, a family event that focuses on a particular area of agriculture each month. Visitors can participate in the regular activities of the Ag History Project plus others related to the day's special focus. We host over 2,500 visitors each year at 2nd Saturday on the Farm.
We have created some unique interactive educational activities to help you have fun learning about past agricultural practices. What we like to call our "usual" activities include:
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Guided Walk: McNee Ranch
Join us for an easy 2-mile hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail. Discover ocean views, coastal plants, wildlife, and historic sites like a World War II bunker and evidence of the long-gone Ocean Shore Railroad. Bring water and good walking shoes and dress for the weather.
Meet at Gray Whale Cove State Beach parking lot on Highway 1 just south of the Devil's Slide. For more information, please call (650) 726-8814.
Event free.
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Berry Creek Falls Hike
Travel deep into the heart of Big Basin as you experience a wide range of habitats on this moderate to strenuous 11-mile-loop hike. Wind through shady redwood canyons and climb dry ridges as you hike to the jewel of Big Basin-65-foot Berry Creek Falls. Bring lots of water, lunch, and wear layers. Docent Bill Rhoades will guide you on this seven-hour hike. Meet at Park Headquarters. For more information, call (831) 338-8883. Event free. Vehicle day use fee is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
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Pickwick Book Club Discussion
Brought to you by the Dickens Project at UCSC & Santa Cruz Public Libraries.
The Santa Cruz Pickwick Book Club is a community of local bookworms, students, and teachers who meet monthly September-June to discuss a nineteenth century novel. Join us each month for conversations about the novel and guest speaker presentations to help us contextualize our readings.
January book: Our Mutual Friend (Book IV) by Charles Dickens
February-June book: Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens
2nd Sundays: January 13th, February 10th, March 10th, April 14th, May 12th and June 9th
2:00 - 4:00pm
Questions? Visit dickens.ucsc.edu or call 831/459-2103
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Meet and mingle with new mothers just like you, share parenting ideas and make Music Together® alongside your babies while learning lifelong parenting tips at the monthly New Mommy Musical MeetUp (Daddies and other loving adults are welcome too!).
Bring your baby (under a year old) and enjoy making friends and drawings for prizes while a certified Music Together teacher leads a short music making session geared specifically to babies.
Join us every 2nd Monday @ 239 High Street, Santa Cruz.
https://www.meetup.com/New-Mommy-Musical-Meetup/events/246692123/
Questions? 831-438-3514 or sky@musicalme.com
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Enjoy free admission all day!
Welcome!
Come touch a friendly shark, see how marine scientists work, and take in the spectacular Monterey Bay. Our exhibit hall offers a deeper dive into the adventure of ocean research here in Santa Cruz and around the world.
Visit us and explore the fascinating world of marine science and conservation. We look forward
to meeting you!
The Seymour Marine Discovery Center is a community-supported marine science education center of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
The Seymour Marine Discovery Center is open to the community free of charge on the following days:
2019
January 17
February 12
September 17*
October 17
November 12
December 5
*Sponsored by: Monterey Bay Seaglass.
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Taller: Previniendo y manejando la desobediencia (para las familias de las escuelas primarias del Distrito de escolar Live Oak)
13 de febrero, 9 - 11 am
Los talleres de Triple P ofrecen consejos prácticos y estrategias para manejar las preguntas y desafíos de crianza específicas. Asista este taller para aprender sobre: Sugerencias para prevenir la desobediencia; Cómo manejar la desobediencia; Consecuencias lógicas; Preparándose para utilizar estas estrategias
Este Taller Triple P gratuito está abierto a todas las familias de las escuelas primarias del Distrito Escolar de Live Oak como parte de la Iniciativa de Cuna a Carrera de Live Oak.
Presentado en español por: Stella Lauerman, Triple P proveedora, y Janet Dollar, Puentes de la Comunidad - Live Oak Recursos Comunitarios
Ubicación: La escuela primaria de Live Oak, 1916 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz
Para inscribirse: Comuníquese con Sergio Martinez, Coordinador de Participación Familiar, Escuela primaria Live Oak al (831) 475-2000 ext. 2215 o sergio@losd.ca
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WESTERN WEDNESDAY IS BACK!!!
a night of true Country/ Western & Honky Tonk music
Every 2nd Wednesday at The Crepe Place in Santa Cruz, CA
one touring band vs. one local band
5/9 - WESTERN WEDNESDAY # 27
Laura Benitez and the Heartache
Earnest Tubb Time Machine
LAURA BENITEZ AND THE HEARTACHE - Country/ Rockabilly from the Bay Area, CA
website: www.laurabenitezandtheheartache.com
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSAeNYiYvAg
Laura Benitez and the Heartache use the three chord tools of country music to tell the simple, unvarnished truth about love, too much whiskey, and the call of the road. Their songs range from honky-tonk shuffles to rock 'n' roll numbers to sweet old time waltzes, and cover everything from unwed motherhood ("Me or the Baby") to mean drunks ("Don't Wake the Devil"), with a whole lot of heartbreak in between. Their twangy honesty shines through in straightforward arrangements, crystalline harmonies, and spare instrumentation. Frank Gutch Jr of No Depression calls Laura Benitez & the Heartache "... Original, as good as it got and as good as it gets," and Stephan Rapid of Lonesome Highway says, "Her tight and focused band play country music with a view to the past and an ear for the future."
EARNEST TUBB TIME MACHINE - Old Time Party Country from Santa Cruz, CA
The Earnest Tubb Time Machine from Santa Cruz are the best band for drinking and dancing and more drinking!
Ten Reasons to Go English Country Dancing
1 It’s Really, Really Fun.
2 It’s Easy: If you can count and skip and tell your right hand from your left, you can begin doing the easy dances immediately. This form of dance does not require fancy footwork or a high level of coordination. This is an excellent place to learn, even if you’ve never done any folk dancing. Beginners are very welcome.
3 It’s Social: The level of interaction that occurs between all the dancers in the set make this a very social dance form. Singles or partners are welcome. This is a very friendly community, and a great way to meet new people.
4 It’s Good Exercise: How many calories did you burn the last time you watched a TV show? Yeah, that’s what we thought. Although English country dancing is not as strenuous as a workout at the gym, it does a whole lot more for your health than a sitcom and a bag of potato chips. It’s a good, light exercise.
5 It’s Casual: We are not a performance troupe, so our goal is not to make the dances look perfect. Our goal is to have fun, and we can do that without requiring technical perfection. Come as you are, wear casual clothes, relax and enjoy it.
6 It’s Low-Tech: Tired of staring at a computer screen all day? So are we. Come dance with us! We won’t require you to look at a computer screen all night. We promise!
7 Indulge Your Inner Anglophile: Come on, you know you want to.
8 It’s Good Clean Fun: Although English country dance has been known to lead to Renaissance Faire addiction, apart from that, it’s totally harmless. (Actually, we love our local Renaissance Faire, especially the Newcastle Country Dancers.)
9 It Brings Together People of All Ages: This form of entertainment appeals to a wide range of ages, which helps bridge the gap between generations. Whether you’re a teen, a septuagenarian, or someone in between, there’s a place here for you.
10 Did We Mention That It’s Really, Really Fun?
Come dance with us! We usually meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, from 7:00—9:30 p.m., at Peace United Church (upper hall), 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, California. (We meet on only the second Thursday in November and December.)
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Yee Haw! and Do Si Do!
On the third Friday of every month, Grange member and Professional Dance Caller Andy Wilson hosts a family-friendly barn dance. Join us for a potluck supper at 6:00 before the dancing starts at 6:30. We knock off around 8:00 to let everyone get home and have a good night sleep. Live music featuring Deby's Ginormous String Band.
$10 per person
$15 for two people
$20 per family
Musicians (young or old) are welcome to join the band on stage.
Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays (in December, our dances may vary due to the holiday season) at the YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula, at 600 Camino El Estero in Monterey, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend - beginners are always welcome! If you'd like to support MCDC, please consider becoming a Member (a minimum $25/year sponsorship helps us to continue these wonderful dances).
Schedule: 6:40pm Newcomers' Orientation
Admission Prices for regular dances:
Check out our Calendar for details and dates.
Not sure what Contra Dance is?
See videos and learn more by checking out our About Contra Dance page. If you're feeling nervous about learning how to contra dance, we even have links to beginning dancers' training videos on YouTube - they are a wonderful help, though nothing replaces dancing as a way to learn.
Please be aware that some of our dancers are sensitive to fragrances - we respectfully request that everyone please be thoughtful and not use products with fragrance prior to a contra dance. Thank you!
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Join other homeschool moms for a monthly stitch and chat get together. Bring your favorite handwork (it doesn't have to be stitching, any kind of creative task is great!) and a snack to share. We'll provide the coffee and tea! This monthly get together offers great conversation and some time to nurture yourself. Third Tuesday of every month from 7-9pm.
This free event is hosted by long time homeschooling mom Heddi Craft at Knit Sew Make, located in the former sanctuary area of the building at 111 Errett Circle, Santa Cruz.
Check to confirm for location and date.
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Visit our Cleanup & Events Calendar to find the next volunteer opportunity
Monthly beach cleanups are a fun, free, easy way to give back to your community by keeping pollution from entering the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. It's easy to participate - just meet us at the check-in table where you'll sign a waiver form and receive your cleanup materials and data cards. Volunteers are encouraged to Bring Your Own buckets, gloves, and reusable bags to decrease trash. Beach cleanups demonstrate how individuals of all ages can protect the marine environment by keeping our coastlines free from harmful pollution and debris.
Locations rotate each month. Monthly beach cleanups occur every 2nd Saturday of the month in Monterey County every 3rd Saturday of the month in Santa Cruz County.
All monthly beach cleanups are held from 10am to Noon.
For more information, contact cleanup@saveourshores.org.
BARN DANCE
6:00pm / Potluck Dinner followed by music and dancing (7:00 pm)
Reservations and information
The potluck brings a few dozen people out, each with a dish they’ve brought to share.
Cost for the dance is $15–20 per person on a sliding scale; everyone contributes what they can! PLEASE NOTE THAT AN RSVP IS RECOMMENDED but not required and is helpful for our own planning purposes. Nobody will be turned away.
The 7pm Dance lasts 3 hours and features the County Line Pickers (Jim Davies, bass; Joni Davies, guitar; Hide Kawatsur, mandolin; Ken Clarkson, banjo; Luke Abbott and Nancy Vail, fiddle) with caller Andy Wilson to lead the do-si-dos and more!
To encourage a friendly family atmosphere and encourage safe driving on Hwy 1, the potluck and barn dance are alcohol-free events. Please register using the "Sign Up" button at the top of this page and note that we can only accommodate groups of 10 or less. Our office is closed on Saturday and Sunday so the latest RSVP we can accept is the Friday before the barndance, by 3pm.
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Calling All Citizen Scientists! Hikers! Families! Students! Educators!
Do you enjoy watching plants change through the seasons? Would you like to help researchers study the effects of climate change? Join our phenology walk and workshop ! We will teach volunteers to monitor and gather data on when native plants leaf out, flower, form fruit and other seasonal changes through hands-on training. No experience necessary. Data collected will be submitted to USA-NPN databases.
UC Santa Cruz Arboretum Phenology Workshop
The Science of the Seasons, Instructor, Karen Tanner
Please check-in at Norrie's Gift Shop; Free with your admission to the Arboretum. Meeting locations:
Saturday Jan 19: picnic table behind Norrie's Gift Shop
Saturday Feb 16: picnic table behind Norrie's Gift Shop
Saturday Mar 16: picnic table behind Norrie's Gift Shop
Calling All Citizen Scientists! Hikers! Families! Students! Educators!
For details about the Arboretum's Phenology Walk, visit the Phenology Walk http://arboretum.ucsc.edu/education/phenology-walk/
Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up in advance here.
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Old Cove Landing Trail
2/2, 16, 22
On this 2.5 mile, 2-hour family friendly walk, we'll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, and layered clothing. Meet at the interpretive center. For more information, please call (831) 426-0505. Event free. Vehicle day use fee is $10. Events made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.
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Community Poetry Circle @ Scotts Valley (2:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Poetry gives rise to the full expression of self. Join the circle for this free monthly workshop on the 3rd Saturday of the month. All levels welcome. No preregistration required.
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Enjoy an easy 2-mile hike along the California coast into the Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve with popular spots for good bird watching.
Bring water and good walking shoes and dress for the weather.
Meet at the Pescadero State Beach central parking lot on Highway 1, approximately 0.25 miles north of Pescadero Creek Road.
For more information, please call (650) 726-8814. Event free.
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Salamander Safari
Discover some of the secretive salamanders that live in the redwood forest! Learn all about salamander life cycles, behaviors, adaptations, and the current threats facing these astounding amphibians on a 2 mile excursion to Eagle Creek. This fantastic, educational, and free safari will meet at the visitor center.
Make sure to bring water, proper hiking shoes, an immense sense of adventure, and enthusiasm! For more information, please call (831) 335-7077.
Event is free. Vehicle day-use fee is $10.
Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
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When Species Collide
Join docent Ken Koll for a 4-mile hike on the beautiful Skyline to Sea Bypass Trail. Along the way we will pass through the varied habitats of the Waddell Valley and explore topics like native vs. non-native species, invasive species, and adaptations.
Meet at the Rancho del Oso entrance gate (yellow gate across from Waddell Beach parking lot). Bring water, snacks, and sturdy footwear. For more information, call (831) 427-2288. Event free.
Event made possible by Waddell Creek Association and California State Parks.
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Friendship Day
Celebrate friendships, old and new! Bring a friend, or make a friend, and enjoy making friendship bracelets, writing letters, and hanging out in a friendship fort-sounds like the perfect Sunday afternoon activity.
Sea otters are in a race against time. To survive, they hunt for clams, crabs, urchins, snails, mussels, and abalone down to 100 feet deep. Otters must work quickly since they can hold their breath for only 1-3 minutes per dive, and their prey are often found in rocky crevices or under heavy sand. How do sea otters find enough food to survive each day? Which senses are used to locate food? How are decisions made about what to eat and what to ignore? Scientists have discovered that sea otters are fast decision makers-with the help of their ultra-sensitive paws and whiskers.
Join the Seymour Marine Discovery Center to explore why the sense of touch may be useful to a hungry sea otter, as well as how researchers work cooperatively with animals to learn how they perceive the world.
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Science Sunday is for everyone interested in the world around them.
-Lectures are one hour long and take place at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center at 1:30 PM.
-Doors open to the lecture hall at 1:00 PM.
-Lecture passes are available at the admissions counter at 12:30 PM.
-Seating is limited and first-come, first-served. No late seating.
-Lectures include time for a few questions at the end. --Science Sunday is free with admission, and always free for members.
-Recommended for ages 10 and older.
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Join Jim Williams, President, Friends of Quail Hollow Ranch and an avid birder, for a leisurely hike through Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, in search of our fine, feathered friends. No previous birding experience is necessary; open to anyone interested in birds and their antics. Wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes. Bring binoculars and a field guide (if you have them), and some drinking water. Open to anyone interested in birds and their antics.
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The 2019 Great Backyard Bird Count runs from February 16-19. It's an easy way to help the birds you see everyday!
With just 15 minutes of your time, you can help scientists better understand birds.
Learn more and sign up today: http://gbbc.birdcount.org/
Mission Strategy Game
Monday, February 18 from 11am to 12:30pm
Gather round the table and play a board game set in the 18th century. Spend Spanish real coins and roll the sheep's knucklebone to determine the fate of your mission. Geared for ages 8 and older. For more information, please call (831) 425-5849. Event free. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.
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Redwood Grove Loop Walk
How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How are they important to humans? Join us for this fun and informative guided half-mile stroll through a magnificent old-growth redwood forest. Meet the famous Mother Tree, the Father of the Forest and the incredible Chimney Tree on this 90-minute walk. Stroller and wheelchair accessible. Bring water and good walking shoes. Meet at park headquarters. For more information, call (831) 338-8883. Event free. Vehicle day use fee is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
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Taller de Triple P: Previniendo y manejando los berrinches, las peleas y la agresión (para las familias de las escuelas primarias del Distrito de escolar Live Oak)
20 de febrero, 9 - 11 am
Los talleres de Triple P ofrecen consejos prácticos y estrategias para manejar las preguntas y desafíos de crianza específicas. Asista este taller para aprender sobre: Comprendiendo los comportamientos infantiles; Previniendo y manejando los comportamientos desafiantes; Planeando para situaciones de "alto riesgo."
Este Taller Triple P gratuito está abierto a todas las familias de las escuelas primarias del Distrito Escolar de Live Oak como parte de la Iniciativa de Cuna a Carrera de Live Oak.
Presentado en español por: Stella Lauerman, Triple P proveedora, y Janet Dollar, Puentes de la Comunidad - Live Oak Recursos Comunitarios
Ubicación: La escuela primaria de Live Oak, 1916 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz
Para inscribirse: Comuníquese con Sergio Martinez, Coordinador de Participación Familiar, Escuela primaria Live Oak al (831) 475-2000 ext. 2215 o sergio@losd.ca
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Taller para familias con niños con necesidades especiales: Enseñando destrezas sociales a los niños
Jueves, 21 de febrero, 5:30 - 7 pm
El programa Triple P Pasos para el Éxito ofrece apoyo de crianza para padres y proveedores de cuidado para niños con necesidades especiales, tales como ADHD, Trastorno del Espectro Autista, Síndrome de Down y otros retrasos en el desarrollo. Asista este taller para aprender: Cómo el juego les ayuda a los niños a aprender destrezas de comunicación; Estrategias para enseñarles a los niños a compartir y tomar turnos; Consejos para tener visitas para jugar exitosas; y Qué hacer si las conductas repetitivas se vuelven problemáticas.
Este taller es GRATIS y abierto al público. Inscríbase para reservar su lugar y obtener el cuidado de sus niños gratis. Se proporcionarán bocadillos ligeros para niños y adultos.
Presentado en español por: Liliana Zamora, Puentes de la Comunidad - La Manzana Recursos Comunitarios
Ubicación: La Manzana Recursos Comunitarios, 18 W. Lake Ave, Salón E, Watsonville
Para inscribirse: Comuníquese con Liliana Zamora al (831) 724-2997 x212 o lilianaz@cbridges.org o vea el calendario en http://first5scc.org/calendar/parent-trainings
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Pleasure Point has a new and exciting event to share! Every Third Thursday of the month from 5-8 pm, businesses will stay open for our community and feature local artists and makers. We will feature musicians and food trucks to create a lively atmosphere for families to enjoy. Come down to Pleasure Point, check out all of our fantastic new shops, support and meet local artisans and have a good time!
Legally Speaking
Legally Speaking is a new free monthly series of discussions with Q & A on various legal and financial life event topics. In the series, Santa Cruz County Bar Association recommended lawyers and finance/business professionals answer questions about the most frequently experienced legal issues faced by people in our community. These discussions will take place at various locations throughout the county on the 2nd Thursday of the month except for the first event, covering immigration law.
Legally Speaking: Immigration Law
Thursday, January 24 6:00pm - 7:00pm Downtown Library • 224 Church St.
Led by Jeraline Singh Edwards, Esq, this presentation will encompass "Know your Rights," immigration law fundamental principles, such ways to become a U.S. citizen, main categories of immigrant, ways to get a green card, process of naturalization, and the "Do's and Don'ts" of immigration law. Most importantly, we will discuss the truths and myths about current immigration law and policies.
Jeraline is a Professor at Monterey College of Law teaching Immigration Law Clinic. She is a Seaside Rotary Club Board member, Del Monte Manor Board Member, and a member of Monterey County and Santa Cruz Bar Association and American Immigration Lawyers Association.
All events are 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Other events in the series include:
Tales to Tails @ La Selva Beach from 3:00pm-3:30pm!
Have you read to a dog through the Tales to Tails program at Santa Cruz Public Libraries?
You have plenty of time to participate in this fun reading activity with your family, so contact tales2tails@santacruzpl.org or 831.427.7717 to reserve your spot.
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Hartnell College Planetarium's Children's Show is geared towards local families looking for an educational and fun evening out.
Show Times Fridays at 5:30 PM, doors open at 5:15 PM, runs 30-40 min
Tickets Buy Tickets Here $4 Person Tickets also available at the door Do not be late! You can also purchase tickets at the door. We accept cash, card, and NFC (android/applepay).
Season Schedule
Jan 11 & 18 - Larry Cat
Jan 25 & Feb 21 - Earth, Moon and the Sun
Feb 8 & 15 - Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
Feb 22 & Mar 1 - The Little Star That Could
Mar 8 & 15 - Astronaut
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An enchanting farmers market with a "mercado" feel. Lots of wonderful produce and prepared foods.
The Watsonville Farmers' Market is a member of the California Federation of Certified Farmers' Markets.
The Market provides fresh, locally grown produce on Friday afternoons from May to November.
Mariachi California de Javier Vargas will play every first Friday of the month from 5-6pm (May-October) at the Watsonville city Plaza
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The 4th Annual Chili Cook Off is coming soon! This event supports the Mid-County Homeless Coalition and SHOWER THE PEOPLE PROJECT. The Annual Chili Cook Off is a wonderful, fun event, rain or shine, and the money raised is supports a valuable service for those who have no access to a shower. Come out and see the showers, enjoy some delicious chili, friendly rivalry, and live music by Girls and Company.
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Toddler Time @ Downtown (10:00 AM-11:00 AM)
Toddler Time is a weekly program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. It includes music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and fun for your child and you as well as social time with other children and their caregivers. Let's play and learn together!
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Tales to Tails - Downtown (10:00 AM-11:30 AM)
Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive, non-judgmental reading partners for children reading aloud. Children have individual 20-minute time slots to sit with a dog and read.
Contact pro@santacruzpl.org or 831.427.7717 to reserve a spot.
View similar upcoming events: Programs for Kids, Early Literacy, Tales to Tails
EASY HIKES
Castle Rock Loop Sat 11am
Trailhead: main parking lot; 1 mile loop; elevation gain 300 feet
Ascend through Douglas-fir, madrone, and tanoak to see the park’s imposing namesake peak—a good spot for bouldering and roped climbs. The surrounding smaller rocks are a great playground for children.
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Old-Growth Redwood Tours
Saturdays at noon
Are there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth trees left? How important are banana slugs to the redwood ecosystems? Answer these questions and more every Saturday on our Redwood Grove Walks. One of our knowledgeable and friendly docents will lead you through the wondrous old growth forest and answer any questions you may have.
Meet at the visitor center. For more information, please call (831) 335-7077. Event free. Vehicle day use fee is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
Old-Growth Redwood Tours
Saturdays at noon
Are there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth trees left? How important are banana slugs to the redwood ecosystems? Answer these questions and more every Saturday on our Redwood Grove Walks. One of our knowledgeable and friendly docents will lead you through the wondrous old growth forest and answer any questions you may have. Meet at the visitor center. Event free. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
DIY Family Crafts @ Branciforte (11:00 AM-4:00 PM)
Location: Branciforte Branch
Drop in with your family and make something fun!
Evening Art Program
Mondays and Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Join us in the campfire center for a family friendly arts and crafts program. All ages welcome. Topic changes week to week and activities will range from sketching and watercolor to nature journaling and more! Meet at the Henry Cowell Redwoods Graham Hill Campground, located off Graham Hill Road in Scotts Valley. No experience necessary. Event is free; parking is $10. Events made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
Do-It-Yourself Craft @ La Selva Beach Library (1:30 PM-4:30 PM)
Join the fun on Saturdays between 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm.
Snakes Alive!
noon to 3pm
Why are snakes important to us? How do they see, smell, taste, and hear? What and how do they eat? What does a snake feel like? Come to the Sempervirens Room at Big Basin Redwoods State Park Headquarters, meet Docent Diane Shaw and her snake, and learn about the fascinating world of snakes. Event free. Vehicle day use fee is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
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Join us on a 2-mile, 2-hour hike to Castle Rock and Castle Rock Falls. During this trip, we will discuss Castle Rock's unique geology, plant diversity, human impacts, and various important preservationists that helped give Castle Rock State Park the protections we have today. Bring water, closed toe shoes, camera, and snacks. Meet at kiosk. For more information, call (831) 291-8273. Event free. Vehicle day use fee is $10.
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Skill and Luck
Saturday, February 23 at 1pm
What kind of games did the Ohlone play? When the Spanish came did they bring games? Did the Ohlone still play their games during the missions?
Come and find the answers to these questions about games at the mission. Make a game to take home!
For more information, please call (831) 425-5849. Event free.
Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.
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Learn to spin wool roving into a rustic yarn on a drop spindle -a simple, portable tool which originated thousands of years ago. Connect with your ancestors while learning this relaxing and meditative craft. All materials will be provided. This class is for the absolute beginner. Class size is limited to the first 8 people. Suitable for children 9 years and up.
Register online at https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/5049932
For more information contact Julie Soto 831-427-7700 ext: 7649 (sotoj@santacruzpl.org) or the Live Oak Branch Library 831-427-7711
Get crafty! A Do-It-Yourself craft will be ready and waiting for families, independent-minded kids and teens! Children 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
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Are there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest
organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth trees left? How important are banana
slugs to the redwood ecosystems? Answer these questions and more every Saturday on our
Redwood Grove Walks. One of our knowledgeable and friendly docents will lead you through
the wondrous old growth forest and answer any questions you may have.
Meet at the visitor center. For more information, please call (831) 335-7077. Event free. Vehicle day use fee is
$10.
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Ranch Tours
Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm
Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1859 Gothic Revival farmhouse, 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Event free. Day use parking fee is $10. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.
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Who better to lead you through our parks than California State Park professionals? Three backpacking trips are offered from June through August 2019 ranging from two to three nights, offering options for every experience level. Hike spectacular ridgelines, old growth redwood forests, and sandy shores with our knowledgeable team of backcountry naturalists. Native plant teas, trail desserts, skills demonstrations, campfire stories, and jokes are added bonuses!
This program is truly unique, the only such program led by California State Park staff. Participation is open to adults 18 or over and children ages 13 to 17 accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, please visit www.parks.ca.gov/backpacking, email backpacking@parks.ca.gov, or call (831) 335-1743. Events made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, Waddell Creek Association, Mountain Parks Foundation, Sempervirens Fund, Portola and Castle Rock Foundation, and California State Parks.
Trip Options:
Skyline to the Sea: Castle Rock State Park to Waddell State Beach
$300; Thursday June 20 through Sunday June 23, 2019
A Trek through Time: Butano State Park to Waddell State Beach
$225; Friday July 19 through Sunday July 21, 2019
Ridges to Redwoods: Castle Rock State Park to Portola Redwoods State Park
$225; Friday August 16 through Sunday August 18, 2019
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Free Harry Potter, Star Wars, Disney, Marvel, Lord of the Rings & Game of Thrones Art Event featuring Nationally Recognized Fine Artists Christopher Clark Art & Kat Tatz at Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown 282 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95113.
3 DAYS ONLY: Friday February 22nd 6 pm to 9 pm & Saturday & Sunday Noon to 7 pm. RSVP by clicking the "GOING" button & then just show up with any number in your party on any of the days. Please Share this event with your friends.
FREE Admission & Attending Muggles, Witches & Wizards will receive a FREE 9" x 11" Harry Potter print (Limit 1 per 2 attendees). Artists will sign & add paint highlights/embellishments to purchased artwork making each piece unique & one of a kind.
There will be a huge exhibit of Harry Potter, Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones & Alice in Wonderland art on display & available to purchase along with Show Specials. Original oil on canvas paintings will also be available for purchase. Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown will be serving specialty themed drinks during the event.
Event is Kid Friendly. Attendees are encouraged to dress as brilliant Witches & Wizards or in boring Muggle attire.
PARKING OPTIONS: There are meters throughout the area. The Hotel charges $10 an hour. $7 day parking located 2 blocks away at 180 Woz Way. $5 Parking located 3 blocks away at 280 S Second St . The Convention Center across the street from the hotel charges $20 flat rate parking. Rates are subject to change. Visit https://parksj.org/parking-map/ for further information.
For more information about this event, please call 800-771-9501 or email info@IncredibleArtGallery.com. Note, this same event is listed multiple times on our events page for Harry Potter, Star Wars, etc. These are all the same event. Please Click "Going" to only one of these events. Thank you.
Learn about Christopher Clark & his art by clicking here: https://incredibleartgallery.com/christopher-clark-bio/
Learn about Kat Tatz & her art by clicking here: https://incredibleartgallery.com/kat-tatz-bio/
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The Road Less Traveled: A Dog-Friendly Walk
Sundays at 9:30am
On this dog-friendly walk, we travel North Escape Road, a paved road closed to traffic. We tour stunning old-growth redwood groves along beautiful Opal Creek. We'll discuss redwood ecology and park history while exploring the deep shade of the redwood forest. This is a fun and easy, 3-mile, 2-hour walk with docent Diane Shaw. Dogs not required, but welcome! Bring water. Meet at park headquarters. For more information, call (831) 338-8883. Event free. Vehicle day use fee is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
Clam Chowder Cookoff
Sample and savor clam chowder from amateur chefs on Saturday and professional chefs on Sunday at the country's largest and longest-running clam chowder competition at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Tasting kits are $10.00 each. Each Tasting Kit includes 6 taste tickets, spoon, cup, and a People's Choice ballot. 100% of Tasting Kit sales benefit Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation.
Cook-Off Schedule
Saturday, February 23 - Amateur Teams
10 am Tasting Kits go on sale
10 am - 11 am Preparation period (no heat)
11 am - 1 pm Cooking period
1 pm Public tasting begins
4 pm Amateur Division winners announced at the Beach Amphitheater
Sunday, February 24 - Professional Teams
10 am Tasting Kits go on sale
10 am - 11 am Preparation period (no heat)
11 am - 1 pm Cooking period
1 pm Public tasting begins
4 pm Professional Division winners announced at the Beach Amphitheater
The event will happen, rain or shine!
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DIY Crafts @ Live Oak (1:00 PM-4:30 PM)
Join the fun with DIY crafts every Sunday afternoon between 1pm and 4:30 pm! Come and create a self-directed craft.
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We Bring the Sandhills to You!
Saturday and Sundays from 11am to 2pm
Discover the Santa Cruz Sandhills formation-its fossils, its unique plants and animals, and how fire plays a role in preserving this special habitat -at our Sandhills Mobile Visitor Center in the parking lot next to the Nature Store. For more information, please call (831) 335-7077.
Event free. Vehicle day use fee is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
Sunday Seaside Crafts -make it and take it! Come create and take home a fun souvenir, an activity for the whole family to share.
For example, find out what gray whales eat by creating a bright sun catcher for your window, or create a fancy fish with paper, paint, and color.
Build a seal or sea lion puppet decorated with your own special seal nose, complete with whiskers!
Join the fun in the crafts room every Sunday from 1-3 PM for hands-on fun. Free with admission to the Seymour Center.
Sponsored by: Sigma Alpha of Omega Nu
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Come join us at The Felton Library for Adult Afternoon Arts and Crafts. It's every Sunday from 2-4:30pm.
Bring something portable that you are working on or come prepared to have fun!
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The Farm & Garden Market is a small, friendly, open air market made up of local farmers and gardeners who grow within about a five mile radius of Corralitos.
Seasonally we have the tastiest strawberries, blueberries, cherries, lemons, tomatoes, herbs, squash, potatoes, carrots, peas, beets, and avocados, as well as a variety of other fruits, vegetables, lettuces and salad greens.
We have bakers that offer wonderful treats, along with a table full of beautiful potted flowers.
You may find expertly handmade natural soaps, and homemade jams and preserves.
The market is open to all of our friends and neighbors who grow anything from a garden to a good back yard fruit tree.
For a booth we request a $5 donation to the CVREA, the non-profit who maintains the Corralitos Cultural Center.
Farm & Garden Market (including vendor inquiries)
Contact Wayne Miller: wayne@catalyst2001.com / (831) 724-1332
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Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property
Take a journey back in time on this 2.5-mile stroll along Mills Creek Trail to discover the lives of early pioneers and farming families who first settled here in the 19th century and see California's only known example of an English-style dairy barn. Bring water and good walking shoes and dress for the weather.
Meet at the Burleigh Murray parking lot located on Higgins-Purisima Road 1.5 miles east of Highway 1 near Half Moon Bay. For more information, please call (650) 726-8814.
Event free. Event made possible by Coastside State Parks Association and California State Parks.
Presenting Sponsors: Banff & Lake Louise, Rab
Ignite your passion for adventure, action, and travel! The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories when it comes to the Rio Theatre, February 21 - 24 at 7 pm (4 shows, 2 programs).
Journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters, and climb the highest peaks. Get your tickets today and be taken away to the most captivating places on earth. The 2018/2019 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings films from the 43rd annual Banff Mountain Film Festival to about 400 communities around the world. From an exploration of remote landscapes and mountain cultures to adrenaline-fueled action sports, films in this year's World Tour are sure to captivate and amaze the explorer within you.
Benefits the UCSC Wilderness Orientation Scholarship Fund. Tickets available online at brownpapertickets.com beginning December 15 or in person at the Bicycle Trip (cash or check only) Film lists will be available 3-4 weeks in advance.
This stop on the world tour is hosted by UCSC Recreation and locally sponsored by Adventure Sports Journal, Bay Federal Credit Union, Bicycle Trip, Capitola Veterinary Hospital, Cole Strickland - LPL Financial, Driscoll's, Dr. Ryan Brandt, Five Branches University, Good Times and SantaCruz.com, greenspace, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz, KZSC 88.1, Lloyd's Tire & Auto Service, Mount Herman Adventures, Pacific Edge Climbing Gym, Rosa Brothers Milk Company, Santa Cruz Bicycles, UCSC Colleges, Housing and Educational Services (CHES)
Show time: 7:00 PM, doors 6:00 PM
Tickets: $18 - $22 plus fees
Advance tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com and Bicycle Trip
Event website: www.recreation.ucsc.edu
Event website: www.banffcentre.ca
Reading in the Redwoods book group meets monthly at the Felton Library on the fourth Wednesday at 6:15 pm.
Copies of the book are usually available at the Felton branch library.
For more information call 427-7708 or drop by the branch.
To be added to the book group email list, please call 831-427-3151.
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Interested in adding edibles to your home landscape? It's easy (mostly) and fun. Whether you live in an apartment, in a home with a small yard, or a multi acre property, we will share ideas for growing food around your home that you and others can enjoy.
Designed for beginner and intermediate gardeners, this course will cover introductory topics including: why to do it, why not do it, how to do it, and what to plant.
We'll provide ways to add a single edible to your existing landscape, add edibles to container gardening, and creating a small 100sq ft patch.
Instructors: Betsy Allen and Judith Connor, both Monterey Bay Master Gardeners. Please arrive 10 min. early to sign in.
For more info. or to reserve your space, please call 335-9348.
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Guided History Tour
Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park, Pescadero, CA
Guided half-hour history walks of the lighthouse grounds are available 10am - 4pm Fridays through Sundays, except on rainy days.
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Life on the Ranch Day - The Early Days on a Dairy Farm
Saturday, August 11 from 11am to 3pm
Wilder Ranch State Park invites you to experience old-time activities from its rancho, dairy farm, and cowboy rodeo days. Hands-on activities and living history presentations may include butter churning, ice cream making, roping skills, and demonstrations in the ranch buildings. Come for a picnic on the lawn and follow it up with a game of tug of war, sack races, hoops, stilts, and Wilder Ranch's famous old-fashioned bubbles! This event is appropriate for all ages. Event is free; parking is $10. Please call the park to confirm at (831) 426-0505. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.
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The Pigeon Point Lighthouse is currently under repair, but that doesn't mean that the First Order Fresnel Lens can't shine! The Fresnel lens, the original lighthouse beacon, will light up once again from its temporary home in the Visitor Center. As dusk settles, the 24 beams of light provide a dramatic glimpse of how the lighthouse once guided ships passing by this rocky coastline. Bring a flashlight and join us for a unique experience. For more information, call the park at (650) 879-2120 or go online to www.Parks.CA.gov/PigeonPoint. Event is free. Events made possible by Coastside State Parks Association and California State Parks.
* Please note the lighthouse will NOT be lit. The original lighthouse beacon, the First Order Fresnel lens, will be lit but in its temporary location inside the Visitor Center. The lighthouse is being repaired and is currently not accessible to the public.
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Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike!
2/3, 9, 10, 24
Explore the park's less travelled backcountry with Docent Barry Grimm. This moderately paced hike will be individually tailored to your group. Based on group size, experience level, and weather conditions, we will choose from the many trails that explore the park's most scenic areas. Bring water and good hiking shoes. Meet at park headquarters. For more information, call (831) 338-8883. Event free. Vehicle day use fee is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
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Located at 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, the two-story Rancho San Andrés Castro Adobe, built between 1848-49, is one of the finest examples of a rancho hacienda in the Monterey Bay area. Friends is leading a multi-year restoration effort to preserve and interpret Pajaro Valley's first State Historic Park in partnership with California State Parks.
2019 Castro Adobe Open House events
Opened on a limited basis, the park will be open to the public one weekend day each month in 2019:
The open houses will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the exception of the August event, which is 6-9 p.m. All events are free to attend; donations are gratefully accepted. Parking is limited; please carpool. Leashed dogs are allowed in the parking area only.
Learn more about how you can help create California's newest State Historic Park.
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Coffee Talk and Crafts
Come to the Sempervirens Room next to park headquarters for free coffee or hot chocolate! This is a great way to start your day in Big Basin. Docents will be happy to answer your questions about the park and help get you going on the right trail. And bring the kids for a fun craft activity! For more information, call (831) 338-8883. Event free. Vehicle day use fee is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
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Hike to Buzzard's Roost
Develop your hiking muscles with this challenging 5-mile round trip to Buzzard's Roost. Join Docent Steve Stolper for a hike to a dramatic rock formation with a commanding view of the park. We gain 1,200 feet in elevation on the way up. After a relaxed lunch on the rocks, we return to headquarters. Bring at least one liter of water, lunch, snacks, and appropriate clothing. Rain cancels. Meet at Park Headquarters. Event is free; day-use parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
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The Santa Cruz Public Library System (SCPL) will offer free financial literacy classes at the Downtown Santa Cruz and Boulder Creek Branch Libraries. These programs were made possible through partnerships with three community experts, and classes cover a variety of topics to help people take charge of their financial lives.
Financial Fridays Downtown Library 224 Church St. Every 2nd Friday, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Financial Fridays is led by Jennipher Lommen, a Certified Financial Planner. This series starts September 14th and runs through March 2019 with a break in December. The series begins with retirement planning and covers Medicare and long term care in October and November, respectively.
Money Mondays Downtown Library 224 Church St. Every 4th Monday, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Money Mondays is led by Financial Literacy Coach Lisa Bennet. The series starts September 24th and runs through March 2019 with a break in December. Topics will include: uncovering your money archetype, creating a spending plan, credit and your credit score, insurance, stock market basics, and funding college.
Financial Fridays in Boulder Creek Boulder Creek Library 1390 West Park Ave., Every 2nd Friday,10:30am
Another Financial Fridays series will be held at the Boulder Creek Library. This series is led by Aaron Brandt, Financial Advisor. The series kicks off September 14th with the foundations of investing, then covers
According to Library Director Susan Nemitz, "Financial literacy is a critical skill that isn't always taught in school or at home. Yet the ability to make financially responsible decisions is an important part of everyday life. Making sure people have these skills can help improve outcomes for our entire community." The library is offering no-cost learning opportunities to bridge the gap in knowledge.
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The Santa Cruz Public Library System (SCPL) will offer free financial literacy classes at the Downtown Santa Cruz and Boulder Creek Branch Libraries. These programs were made possible through partnerships with three community experts, and classes cover a variety of topics to help people take charge of their financial lives.
Financial Fridays Downtown Library 224 Church St. Every 2nd Friday, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Financial Fridays is led by Jennipher Lommen, a Certified Financial Planner. This series starts September 14th and runs through March 2019 with a break in December. The series begins with retirement planning and covers Medicare and long term care in October and November, respectively.
Money Mondays Downtown Library 224 Church St. Every 4th Monday, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Money Mondays is led by Financial Literacy Coach Lisa Bennet. The series starts September 24th and runs through March 2019 with a break in December. Topics will include: uncovering your money archetype, creating a spending plan, credit and your credit score, insurance, stock market basics, and funding college.
Financial Fridays in Boulder Creek Boulder Creek Library 1390 West Park Ave., Every 2nd Friday,10:30am
Another Financial Fridays series will be held at the Boulder Creek Library. This series is led by Aaron Brandt, Financial Advisor. The series kicks off September 14th with the foundations of investing, then covers
According to Library Director Susan Nemitz, "Financial literacy is a critical skill that isn't always taught in school or at home. Yet the ability to make financially responsible decisions is an important part of everyday life. Making sure people have these skills can help improve outcomes for our entire community." The library is offering no-cost learning opportunities to bridge the gap in knowledge.
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Get together with other knitters to knit, chat, and make new friends. No registration required. The group meets every Monday from 11am- 1pm. Call 427-7711 for more information.
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This 6-week series of classes introduces you to mindfulness meditation practices. Because the class curriculum builds on itself, please begin the course no later than week 3 (Monday, March 11). Registration is recommended.
Grounded in ancient wisdom traditions and adapted for modern life, mindfulness practice can help us lower psychological and physical stress, communicate more effectively, improve focus, and increase self-awareness and compassion.
Topics to be covered include Putting a Pause in Autopilot, Being Right Where You Are, The Storytelling Mind, and Re-wiring the Brain for Joy and Happiness. Practices taught include mindfulness of body, breath, thoughts, and feelings, as well as meditation practices that cultivate compassion for self and others. Each class will begin with a gentle mindful movement practice, such as Chi Gong (Qi Gong).
This is an experiential class and the skills developed come directly out of the class practice as well as a home practice. Small and large group discussion (bringing the quality of kind awareness to listening and talking) help us come to a more clear understanding of the practice.
Classes are taught by Ann Bolger Peruzzi, PhD.
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This series of six classes introduces you to mindfulness meditation practices. Grounded in ancient wisdom traditions and adapted for modern life, mindfulness practice can help us lower psychological and physical stress, communicate more effectively, improve focus, and increase self-awareness and compassion.
Topics to be covered include Putting a Pause in Autopilot, Being Right Where You Are, The Storytelling Mind, and Re-wiring the Brain for Joy and Happiness. Practices taught include mindfulness of body, breath, thoughts, and feelings, as well as meditation practices that cultivate compassion for self and others. Each class will begin with a gentle mindful movement practice, such as Chi Gong (Qi Gong).
This is an experiential class and the skills developed come directly out of the class practice as well as a home practice. Small and large group discussion (bringing the quality of kind awareness to listening and talking) help us come to a more clear understanding of the practice. Because the class curriculum builds on itself, please begin the course no later than week 3.
Please register at: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/5019647
Class taught by Ann Bolger Peruzzi, PhD
Ann Bolger Peruzzi has a PhD in Clinical Psychology, specializing in addictions. She began a mindfulness practice 15 years ago through the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program with teachers Jon Kabat-Zinn, who originally developed MBSR in 1979 to help people heal from chronic pain, and Bob Stahl. Ann incorporated mindfulness principles and practices into her clinical work, trained to teach MBSR and Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP), and eventually became an instructor of these programs. Through the years she has deepened her practice through longer retreats and study. In addition, she is certified to teach Qi Gong, an ancient healing movement practice through Master Lee Holden.
Currently, as a student in the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training Program (Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach teachers) she is teaching mindfulness and Qi Gong to men in recovery from addiction at an inpatient treatment facility in Watsonville. She is so grateful to be living and working here on the coast, raising boy-girl twin teenagers with her husband of 20 years. She is passionate about helping others find access to their own inner healing wisdom and achieve a greater sense of happiness and well-being.
MON, FEB 25 AND 5 MOREIntroduction to MindfulnessSanta Cruz Downtown Library - Upstairs
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Toddler Time @ Live Oak (10:00 AM-11:00 AM)
Location: Live Oak Branch
Toddler Time is a weekly program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. Join us for early literacy practices involving music, movement, stories, rhymes and more for your child and you.
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Learn to knit or bring your knitting and enjoy a friendly visit with other knitters. If you are new to knitting, please bring: needles (size 8 10" straight needles or a 24" circular needle) and one skein of worsted weight yarn in your favorite color. Ages 8-108
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ESL Conversation Group (4:00 PM-5:00 PM)
Volunteer guided ESL conversation group for people who want to practice their English. We'll use real life situations and tasks to help people get more comfortable with using English in everyday life. Grupo de conversacion ESL dirigido por un voluntario para participantes que desean practicar su inglés. Utilizaremos situaciones de la vida diaria para ayudar a la gente a sentirse más cómodo usando el ingés en la vida cotidiana.
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Shadow Day
A shadow day is an excellent way to experience a day at Kirby and to see if our school is a good fit for your student. We will pair your student with a host who has similar interests. They will spend the day together, attending classes, hanging out with other Kirby students, and enjoying lunch with friends in the renowned Kirby Café.
How it works:
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Have you read to a dog through the Tales to Tails program at Santa Cruz Public Libraries?
You have plenty of time to participate in this fun reading activity with your family, so contact tales2tails@santacruzpl.org or 831.427.7717 to reserve your spot.
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Positive Discipline for Parents of Preschoolers (2-5 yrs.) class series
This 8-week (16-hour) class series (tailored specifically for parents of preschoolers) provides parents with all the concepts and tools needed to implement Positive Discipline in the home/family setting. Some of the prominent themes include early child brain development, social emotional learning, belonging and significance as innate social needs, the essential nature of long-term positive parent-child relationships, mutual respect, modeling behaviors, authoritative parenting styles that use kindness and firmness at the same time, connection before correction, the criteria for effective discipline, agreements and follow-through, non-violent communication, family meetings, routines, and the internal locus of control that guides parents and children alike to practice self-regulation.
Facilitated by Colleen Murphy, Certified Positive Discipline Trainer, ECE co-op teacher with over 16 years of ECE teaching experience both with children and as a parent educator.
Call 831-476-7284 x107 or email steve@pdcrcc.org for scholarships and other info
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A free monthly series for youth (ages 14-25) focusing on employment strategies presented by Patricia Greenway or Access2Employment. The first program will be an introduction and overview of the series. Subsequent programs will focus on Job Applications, Effective Resume and Cover Letter Writing, Job Search Techniques, and Acing the Interview. Workshops will be the 4th Tuesday of the month October 2018 thru March 2019, skipping December 2018.
Parents and their newborns are welcome! Led by postpartum doulas, lactation counselors and an AMFT.
Make friends.
Get answers to questions.
Find reassurance!
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Success in school is important for every child's future. The library offers free Homework Help to all students under 18 years of age through May 25, 2018. No appointment is needed and all subjects are covered.
Locations are:
Tuesdays 3-5p: La Selva Beach
Wednesdays 3-5p: Garfield Park
Dates: Weeks of October 9 to May 21
Holidays/Breaks Schedule: Thanksgiving week, Winter break, Spring break
October 2, 2018 and run through May 22, 2019.
Branciforte Branch Library, 230 Gault St. Tuesdays • 3:00pm– 5:00pm (Bilingual assistance available)
Live Oak Branch Library, 2380 Portola Dr. Tuesdays • 3:00pm– 5:00pm
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Grupo de Triple P de 8 Sesiones: para familias con adolescentes
La primera sesión es una orientación de grupo obligatorio: sábado, el 2 de febrero, 10-11:30 am
Sesiones 2 a 8: Cada martes, del 5 de febrero al 19 de marzo, 6 - 8 pm
Asista a este Grupo de Triple P de 8 semanas para conocer a otras familias con adolescentes y aprender estrategias sencillas que le ayudarán a: Construir relaciones positivas con su adolescente; Entender y reconocer las influencias diarias en el comportamiento de su adolescente; Responder a los retos de crianza con calma y consistencia; Enseñarle a su adolescente cómo resolver problemas y hacer frente a situaciones de riesgo; Tener más confianza sobre la crianza de su adolescente.
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Success in school is important for every child's future. The library offers free Homework Help to all students under 18 years of age through May 25, 2018. No appointment is needed and all subjects are covered.
Locations are:
Tuesdays 3-5p: La Selva Beach
Wednesdays 3-5p: Garfield Park
Dates: Weeks of October 9 to May 21
Holidays/Breaks Schedule: Thanksgiving week, Winter break, Spring break
October 2, 2018 and run through May 22, 2019.
Branciforte Branch Library, 230 Gault St. Tuesdays • 3:00pm– 5:00pm (Bilingual assistance available)
Live Oak Branch Library, 2380 Portola Dr. Tuesdays • 3:00pm– 5:00pm
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Success in school is important for every child's future. The library offers free Homework Help to all students under 18 years of age through May 25, 2018. No appointment is needed and all subjects are covered.
Locations are:
Tuesdays 3-5p: La Selva Beach
Wednesdays 3-5p: Garfield Park
Dates: Weeks of October 9 to May 21
Holidays/Breaks Schedule: Thanksgiving week, Winter break, Spring break
October 2, 2018 and run through May 22, 2019.
Branciforte Branch Library, 230 Gault St. Tuesdays • 3:00pm– 5:00pm (Bilingual assistance available)
Live Oak Branch Library, 2380 Portola Dr. Tuesdays • 3:00pm– 5:00pm
Exploring Big Basin
Tuesdays at 9:30am
Learn about redwoods, forest plants, fires, geology, history and more on these fun, varied hikes with docent Diane Shaw. Hikes are 5-8 miles and last up to 5 hours. We go rain or shine, but strong winds may cancel. Meet at park headquarters. For more information, call (831) 338-8883. Event free. Vehicle day use fee is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
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THE HELLADELICS at Live Oak Grange, Santa Cruz CA
Time: 8:00-11:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:30)
Cost: $15.00 (sliding scale) + tips for the band.
Bring: Snacks to share--finger food only, please.Dancing in Santa Cruz for 48+ years.
Join us on Friday evenings...
at: MARKET STREET SENIOR CENTER
222 MARKET STREET, SANTA CRUZ
Live music parties will usually happen at the Live Oak Grange in Santa Cruz--depending on availability of the facility and bands. Occasionally we will party at Park Hall in Ben Lomond or at our regular venue, Market Street Senior Center.
Questions? Send email to: cabrillofolk@sbcglobal.net
(Be patient--answers may take a few days... Thanks!)
LOCAL CLASSES:
FRIDAY: Cabrillo Folk Dancers--Balkan & International
TUESDAY: Alan Rothchild's Israeli Dance class
FRIDAY: BALKAN-INTERNATIONAL DANCE
Time: Friday, 7:30-10:00 p.m.
(Dancing starts about 7:45...)
EVERY Friday, except on (or near) national holidays. For the health and comfort of members with asthma and allergies, the class is "fragrance-free".
Any schedule changes will be announced on this web site, whenever possible.
Cost: $7.00
MARKET STREET SENIOR CENTER, 222 Market Street, Santa Cruz, CA
In a residential neighborhood, on the surrounding streets. Please be considerate of the neighbors, and don't block driveways.
New to folk dancing or haven't danced in 10-40 years?
Come at the beginning of class, when easier dances are taught.
LIVE MUSIC: Check the Calendar of Events page for the schedule of live music parties and other parties/events of interest.
Questions? Email: cabrillofolk@sbcglobal.net - (answers may take a couple of days...)
TUESDAY--Alan Rothchild's ISRAELI DANCE CLASS
This class has been taught by Alan Rothchild for over 25 years.
Every Tuesday evening, 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
$7.00
Peace United Church of Christ (formerly First Congregational, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz
For more information email: rothdance@hotmail.com
Socialization & Literacy
Bilingual Baby Laptime is a Free bilingual English / Spanish 30 minute program of stories, activities and music for babies age 0-24 months. Come to the library and join us for some fun while helping your child build socialization and early literacy skills.
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Freedom Branch
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Main Library Meeting Room
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The Santa Cruz Public Libraries invite you to an evening of cinema. Come enjoy these "hidden gems." Every 4th Tuesday, see foreign films, documentaries, independents and even some mainstream movies you might have missed! If you wish, bring a snack to enjoy, and participate in the discussion!
​5:30PM Doors Open
​6:00PM Screening
Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Programs: 831-427-7717
EMAIL: cinephile95060@gmail.com
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Sign up for our email distribution list: http://eepurl.com/cnqmJb
HIDDEN GEMS FILM CLUB: NOT YOUR ORDINARY FILM CLUB!
Pop-up screenings of foreign language, arthouse, independent and documentary films hosted by the Santa Cruz Public Library branches - a celebration of cinema
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STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) in the Library will be for ages 8-12.
Participants will learn about and make (electronic) creations from Little Bits kits with the help of staff from the Environmental Science workshop.
This is an ongoing program and the kits will be re-used every time - creations will be photographed and displayed. Then projects will be taken apart and used to create something else the following week- unfortunately children will not be able to take their creations home. You can purchase a set from the official Little Bits website.
Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m.
Main Library Children Room
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SCPL's CodeCombat Coding Club is a once weekly meetup where we use online, game-based coding to learn Python and JavaScript. CodeCombat is a real game that teaches learners of all ages to code by playing through levels and quickly mastering programming concepts. It's not just gamification with bells and whistles, it's democratizing learning to code by making the process more accessible and engaging than ever before! Learners write code, execute it and see their changes in real-time!
Join us at the Live Oak Branch Library. Ages 11-18. Program meets every Wednesday from 1:30PM - 3PM. Begins Oct. 3rd and runs through May 29th, 2019, with breaks during holiday's. Space is limited and registration is required. Register by email pro@santacruzpl.org or call 831-427-7717.
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Success in school is important for every child's future.
The library offers free Homework Help to all students under 18 years of age.
No appointment is needed and all subjects are covered.
Locations:
Tuesdays 3-5p: La Selva Beach
Wednesdays 3-5p: Garfield Park
Dates: Weeks of October 11 to May 22
Holidays/Breaks Schedule: Thanksgiving week, Winter break, Spring break
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CA Rare Fruit Growers will be doing the annual pruning in the Live Oak Grange orchard on
Saturday, February 16th from 1 until 4 pm or so.
Come learn and practice the fundamentals of winter fruit pruning, as we maintain the orchard at the Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange. This is a hands-onworkshop: bring your cleaned and sharpened pruning shears, loppers, and pruning saws.
No need to register, just show up ready to learn and help, and bring a friend!
Our family of five farmers' markets showcases the best in regional organic produce, pasture-raised meats, eggs and dairy, sustainably-harvested seafoods and artisan-made goods.
Purchasing your food through the area's farmers' markets ensures that you are getting the freshest, healthiest and tastiest foods while supporting local jobs, increasing local spending and promoting the region's strong farming tradition.
We provide direct access to sustainable sources of fresh produce and other unique foods and education about food issues, both local and beyond.
| Santa Cruz/Downtown | Weds 2:30-6:00 | Lincoln & Cedar | Year-round |
| Santa Cruz/West Side |
Sat 9-1 | 2801 Mission | Year-round |
| Scotts Valley | Sat 9-1 | King's Village Dr | April - October |
| Live Oak/East Side |
Sun 9-1 | 15th & Eastcliff Dr | Year-round |
| Felton | Tues 2:30-6:30 | 120 Russell Ave | May - Oct |
Film Series ~ Of the Sea. Presented by Melissa Mahoney, Co-producer and board member of Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust.
Fishermen are the stewards of the last wild food on our planet. What can we learn from fishermen about the ocean and our relationship to it? Struggling to revive a fading way of life, fishermen and entrepreneurs are creating new models for how to support sustainably produced seafood.
Of the Sea tells the story of California fishing communities and presents a compelling story of the future of sustainable seafood. Popcorn provided. Show your library card and get a free cookie!
Aptos Library Conference Room ~ 6:30-8:30 pm.
Contact friendsoftheaptoslibrary@fscpl.org with any questions.
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Our Community Reads is a program launched in August 2017 by the
Aptos Chapter of the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries.
The goal is to create a shared experience by having members of the entire Santa Cruz community - from teens to adults - all reading the same book.
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Toddlers (18-30 months) & Parents Support Classes combine the elements of a playgroup, support group and a chance to learn more about your child's development. Come meet other parents and children, observe and discuss child development and build confidence in your parenting skills. Enjoy seeing your child interact with other children and explore an environment set-up with them in mind. Classes are facilitated by experienced and friendly teachers.
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Socialization & Literacy
Bilingual Baby Laptime is a Free bilingual English / Spanish 30 minute program of stories, activities and music for babies age 0-24 months. Come to the library and join us for some fun while helping your child build socialization and early literacy skills.
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Freedom Branch
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Main Library Meeting Room
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READ is the Santa Cruz Public Libraries' reading comprehension program for students grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher.
Appointments available very Wednesday from 3 pm to 5 pm. Runs Oct 2, 2018 - July 25, 2019. Program will have holiday breaks. Check library online calendar.
By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment contact us at 831- 427-7717 or pro@santacruzpl.org
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Family Storytime @ Boulder Creek from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Stories and songs, art activities, games and play for families with children of all ages.
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Small classes and learning that goes beyond the classroom walls, Montessori-influenced Pre/K and college prep 1st-12th grades. Featuring hands-on science labs, outdoor adventure and travel, marine biology studies on Catalina Island, buddy program, visual and performing arts. Contact Benna Dimig at 408-846-4042 or admissions@mountmadonnaschool.org
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Teaching Children to Share
Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn:
Register to reserve your spot and receive FREE child care!
Presented in English by: Liliana Zamora, Community Bridges - La Manzana Community Resources
Location: Live Oak Community Resources • 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz (Live Oak)
Light snacks will be provided for adults and children.
Practitioner:Liliana Zamora
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Triple P Workshop: Teaching Children to Share
Thursday, February 28, 5:30 - 7 pm
Triple P Workshops are brief classes that provide quick tips for handling everyday parenting issues.
Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn: How to teach young children about sharing and taking turns; Tips for preventing problems with sharing; Ways to help children resolve conflicts over sharing.
This Triple P Workshop is FREE and open to the public. Free child care is available with advance registration. Light snacks will be provided for children and adults.
Presented in English by: Liliana Zamora, Community Bridges - La Manzana Community Resources
Location: Live Oak Community Resources, 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz (Live Oak)
To register: Contact Liliana Zamora at (831) 724-2997 x212 or lilianaz@cbridges.org or register online at http://first5scc.org/calendar/parent-trainings
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Navigating the Teen Years with Positive Discipline class series
This 8-week (16-hour) class series (tailored specifically for parents of teens and tweens) provides parents with all the concepts and tools needed to implement Positive Discipline in the home/family setting. Some of the prominent themes include the adolescent brain, social-emotional learning, seeking identity, belonging, and significance, the essential role of parents during this very challenging time, mutual respect, establishing and upholding limits around screentime, connection before correction, power struggles, and talking with your kids about sex and drugs.
No class on Feb.14th!
Facilitated by Kenza Temsamani, Certified Positive Discipline Educator
Cost: $80 per person -- $120 couples special -- $40 per person if taken as a refresher. $20 for the PD book which is sold separately and is optional.
Contact: Call 831-476-7284 x107 for scholarships, specials, and other info
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SCPL's CodeCombat Coding Club is a once weekly meetup where we use online, game-based coding to learn Python and JavaScript. CodeCombat is a real game that teaches learners of all ages to code by playing through levels and quickly mastering programming concepts. It's not just gamification with bells and whistles, it's democratizing learning to code by making the process more accessible and engaging than ever before!
Learners write code, execute it and see their changes in real-time! Ages 8-18. Gamers will create teams by age.
Space is limited and registration is required. Register by email pro@santacruzpl.org or call 831-427-7717.
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Girls Who Code (GWC) is a program meant to bridge the gender gap in the field of tech.
In Session A, 3rd-5th grade girls will build sisterhood, read and reflect on the Girls Who Code book, and complete various challenges over a 10-week course.
Every Thursday
Space is limited and attendees MUST register.
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Downtown Preschool Story Time (10:00 AM-11:00 AM)
Join us at the Downtown Library for our weekly Preschool Story Time. We'll read books, sing songs and make a simple craft! Ages 3-6.
View similar upcoming events: Storytimes/Laptimes
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Attend this 8-week Triple P Group to meet other families and learn simple strategies to help you: Strengthen relationships in your family; Encourage positive behaviors; Teach your child new skills & behaviors; Handle disruptive or challenging behaviors with greater confidence; Take care of yourself as a parent.
This Triple P Group is FREE and open to the public. Free child care is available with advance registration. Light snacks will be provided for adults and children.
Presented in English by: Cori Burt, Community Bridges - Mountain Community Resources
Location: San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School Library, 7155 Highway 9, Felton
To register: Contact Cori Burt at (831) 335-6600 x6605 or corib@cbridges.org or register online at http://first5scc.org/calendar/parent‐trainings
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Free Academic Help at All Levels.
Brainfuse offers live online tutoring in elementary, middle school, high school, college, and adult education.
Live Tutoring: Students draw or type their question in our online classroom and receive live homework assistance from a Brainfuse-certified tutor. Our tutors don't simply give answers but help students master underlying academic concepts.
SkillSurfer: SkillSurfer includes an extensive library of Brainfuse-created lessons, video tutorials, and practice tests in a wide range of academic subjects, and further integrates them with live tutoring.
Mothersong Santa Cruz with Joya Winwood
Every Wednesday and Thursday Morning: 9:15-10:15 and 10:30-11:30
Every 1st Sunday of the Month: 10:30-11:30
Directions: Leaving town on River St, cross Hwy 1. Turn right into the driveway after all the red buildings. The sign says 1060 on it. Park in labeled Guest Parking places. Walk between the big red buildings on the right. Look for #111. There's a ramp for strollers. Enter the metal gate. Follow signs. Art Bar Cafe is next door.
All classes are one hour long. Adults / $7 - $12, Children / Free
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8-Week Group: for families with children 2-12 (Session 1)
This is the 1st session of an 8-week Triple P Group for families with children 2-12 years old. Individuals, couples and any friends or family members who are helping raise children are welcome to attend. Participants must register by January 17 in order to participate in the Group. If the group is already in session and you would like more information about other upcoming 8 week Triple P Groups, please contact First 5 at (831) 465-2217.
Register now to reserve your spot and get FREE child care!
In Session 1, participants will:
In Session 2, participants will learn:
Strategies for developing positive relationships with their children
Strategies for encouraging desirable behavior
Strategies for teaching children new skills and behaviors
In Session 3, participants will learn how to:
In Session 4, participants will:
In Session 5, participants will:
In Session 6, participants will:
In Session 7, participants will:
In Session 8, participants will:
Presented in English by: Cori Burt, Community Bridges - Mountain Community Resources
This Triple P Group is free and open to the public.
Snacks will be provided for children and adults.
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Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent Naturalist
Guided Elephant Seal Walks
Journey to view a large colony of Northern elephant seals, guided by your docent naturalist on this moderate 3-mile, 2.5 hour adventure. In the month of December, male elephant seals, or bulls, arrive along the shore of Año Nuevo State Park to establish hierarchy, while pregnant females come ashore to birth to their pups. These popular guided walks take place rain or shine, so be prepared for windy, rainy conditions as well as muddy trails. Layered clothing, sturdy shoes, and rain gear are strongly advised. Umbrellas and strollers are not permitted. Pets are not allowed in the park. Vehicle Day use fee is $10. For more information, call (650) 879-2025 or for recorded information (650) 879-0227, or visit www.parks.ca.gov/anonuevo.
For reservations, please call ReserveCalifornia at 1-800-444-4445. Events made possible by Coastside State Parks Association and California State Parks.
People with accessibility needs may reserve an equal access tour along the boardwalk.
These tours take place on Fridays, weekends, and select holidays.
Self-Guided Seal Walks
Daily, between 8:30am and 3:30pm (Natural Preserve closes at 5pm)
Stroll over sand dunes, enjoy beautiful ocean views, and gain a unique opportunity to view a large colony of Northern elephant seals on this 3-mile, 2.5-hour self-guided trail! Visit the female elephant seals as they return to shore to molt, or shed their fur, in this annual excursion. Additionally, young pups are still ashore from the winter breeding season. Layered clothing, closed-toes shoes, and rain/wind gear are strongly advised. Umbrellas and strollers are not permitted inside the dune area. Pets are not allowed in the park. Walk is free; day-use vehicle fee is $10. Entrance to the reserve for your self-guided walk requires a free permit that can be obtained at the entrance station, or the Visitor Center. Please contact the park at 650-879-2025 for further information.
If you require mobility assistance, you may request a volunteer-led equal access tour. You will board our accessible van and get a ride to our wheelchair-accessible boardwalk. A volunteer(s) will accompany you to the two seal-viewing decks, explain the Northern elephant seal natural history, the history of the park, and answer questions. Reservations are required. Please, allow a 2-week advance notice. The volunteer led tour is free, day-use vehicle fee is $10. Contact the park at 650-879-2033 or email Ano.EqualAccess@parks.ca.gov. Events made possible by Coastside State Parks Association and California State Parks.
Come tour our sweet home based Preschool and Daycare for ages 1-5. Garden centered, serving organic, farm to table meals, circle time and yoga daily, arts and crafts, and music abounds! High quality infant, toddler and pre school age care in a home like environment. Call to schedule a private tour!
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Grupo de Triple P de 8 Semanas: Para familias con niños 2 - 12 años
Cada jueves, del 7 de febrero al 28 de marzo, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Asista por 8 semanas a este grupo de Triple P para conocer a otras familias y aprender estrategias sencillas que le ayudaran a: Fortalecer las relaciones en su familia; Fomentar conductas positivas; Enseñarle a su niño habilidades y comportamientos nuevos; Manipular las conductas disruptivas o problemáticas con mayor confianza; Cuidar de usted mismo como padre.
Este grupo es gratis y abierto al público. Inscríbase para reservar su lugar y obtener el cuidado de sus niños gratis. Se proporcionarán bocadillos para niños y adultos.
Presentado en español por: Sandra Rodelo, Puentes de la Comunidad - La Manzana Recursos Comunitarios
Ubicación: La Manzana Recursos Comunitario, 18 W. Lake Ave, Salón E, Watsonville
Para inscribirse: Comuníquese con Sandra Rodelo al (831) 724-2997 x211 o sandrar@cbridges.org o vea el calendario en http://first5scc.org/calendar/parent-trainings
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On exhibition from January 12 - April 7, 2019 will be a selection of artwork from Ann Thiermann's series of pastel and acrylic paintings.
This series invites the viewer to linger visually over the flora and fauna along the pathways of Santa Cruz's extraordinarily diverse park system.
Here, state parks, open spaces, land trust easements, and both county and city parks offer pathways from meandering river to pounding surf, sandy chaparral to cool redwoods, and meadow lands to conifer forests. Ann examines the beauty of these regional parks in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions.
A companion book, which will be available through the Museum bookstore, includes 60 paintings, an inclusive map, historical anecdotes, and an overview of the artistic process for creating each work.
Opening reception on Sunday January 13, 2019, at 2pm. Refreshments provided. Cost free, donations appreciated.
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Organic Produce Pop Up
AFFORDABLE ORGANIC PRODUCE FROM THE CASFS FARM AND SANTA CRUZ FARMERS MARKET
Tuesdays, 10am-2pm, RCC Quad
Fridays, 10am-2pm, Quarry PlazaCash
Check, and EBT payment accepted
Get low-cost organic produce from the UCSC Farm and other local organic growers.
Tuesdays, 10am-2pm, RCC Quad ~ Fridays, 10am-2pm, Quarry PlazaCash
Tuesday, January 22 at 10:00am to 2:00pm
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LEGO @ Garfield Park from 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
Rubber band cars, catapults, bridges and more! Come to the Garfield Park Library every Thursday and have fun with Lego's.
During each month, we will introduce Botley Robots and Makey Makey circuit creator. Directed LEGO construction for kids 7 and older. Each week we will construct models based on a common theme.
Let's keep the streak going...
WPAL brings to you our new TODDLER PROGRAM.
Bilingual Learn & Play will start February 21st on Thursdays at our PAL Gym - 130 Rodriguez St 10:30 - 11:30am.
More than just a play group, Learn & Play is offered as a free resource to provide early childhood education through a structured circle time followed by play based learning activities and opportunities for social connection.
We are so excited to bring this fun and interactive program to our community!
Please feel free to call us if you have any questions (831) 763-4147
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