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Featured Events:Oliver the ParrotLearn about parrots with the coolest parrot around, Oliver! 06/25/2018 at 5:30pm Location: 2380 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz 
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Learn about parrots with the coolest parrot around, Oliver! All ages are invited to enjoy parrot stories, songs, facts about parrots, and make a parrot craft while meeting Oliver and his human.
Monday, June 25th 5:30pm Oliver will be back in July at Boulder Creek, Garfield Park and Live Oak again! Check back for dates and times.
This event is part of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries Summer Reading Program
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Scotts Valley Police Department·
Registration is now open for all three of our 2018 Junior Police Academy sessions!
Dates are currently scheduled for June 18-22, July 9-13 and July 30-Aug 3
Our Junior Police Academy has been running since 2000. We offer three week-long sessions, each with room for twenty students. Our program reaches out to students entering 6th, 7th and 8th grades.
Registration, cost and further information can be found at the link below, or by calling Det. Mike Birley at 831-440-5656.
https://www.scottsvalleypd.com/juvenile-programs
Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent Naturalist
Guided Elephant Seal Walks
Ticket sales open Friday, October 20
Cost: $7 per person + $3.99 reservation fee
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 is strongly advised. Umbrellas and strollers are not permitted. Pets are not allowed in the park. Parking is $10. For more information, please call (650) 879-2025 or for recorded information (650) 879-0227.
People with accessibility needs may reserve an equal access tour along the boardwalk.
These tours take place on Fridays, weekends, and select holidays. For reservations and info call ReserveCalifornia at 1-800-444-4445. Events made possible by Coastside State Parks Association and California State Parks.
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 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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How Will You Vote?
Be an Informed Voter
Voting isn't just a right, it is an important civic responsibility. We've gathered a few online resources to help you make the informed decisions about the candidates and propositions on the upcoming June 5th Primary Election Ballot.
Voter's Edge California: http://votersedge.org
This is a comprehensive, nonpartisan online guide to elections from the League of Women's Voters. It covers federal, state, and local races in the state of California. Access your full, personalized ballot by entering your address and get in-depth information on candidates, measures, and who supports them. You can also check where, when, and how to vote, including information on their local polling locations. Try searching for your ballot below:
Easy Voter Guide: http://www.easyvoterguide.org
Another project of the League of Women Voters, the Easy voter Guide is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean. It describes the offices and the propositions in easy to understand language.
Official Voter Information Guide: http://voterguide.sos.ca.gov
The Official Voter Guide is produced by the California Secretary of State. It includes impartial analysis, arguments in favor and against numerous ballot measures, declarations of the candidates, the Voter Bill of Rights and other important information.
Santa Cruz County Elections Office: http://www.votescount.com
Official website of our local County Office of Elections. It has comprehensive information about voting, assistance for voters with special needs, language assistance, and more.
The last day to register to vote for the June 5th Primary Election is May 21, 2018.
If you miss that deadline, you can still register and vote on the same day up until June 5th by visiting the County Elections Office in person, located at County Government Center, 701 Ocean Street, Rm. 310, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
EASY HIKES
Castle Rock Loop Sat & Sun 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.
Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock Overlook Hike Saturdays at 2:30pm
Join us on a 3-mile, 2.5-hour hike to Castle Rock, Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock Overlook. We’ll discuss Castle Rock’s unique geology, rock climbing history, human impacts and important preservationists that helped give Castle Rock State Park the protections we have today. Please bring plenty of water, hiking shoes, snacks, a camera, and binoculars if you have them. Event is free; day use fee for vehicles is $8. Meet at the kiosk. Event made possible by California State Parks in partnership with Portola and Castle Rock Foundation.
MODERATE HIKES
Ridge/Trail Camp Loop
Trailhead: main parking lot, 5.15 miles, elevation gain 1,190 feet
Hike through the forest and past Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock. Enjoy views of the San Lorenzo River Valley and glimpses of Monterey Bay. Learn about history, wildlife, and habitats at the Interpretive Shelter. Castle Rock Trail Camp has picnic tables, pit toilets, water and a rain shelter.
Skyline/Loghry Woods/Saratoga Gap Loop
Trailhead: main parking lot; 6.1 miles roundtrip; elevation gain 750 feet
Head through the forest past Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock. Enjoy views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the San Lorenzo River with glimpses across to Monterey Bay if there’s no fog. Castle Rock Trail Camp has picnic tables, pit toilets, water, and a rain shelter.
STRENUOUS HIKES
Middle of the Park from the Gap Loop
Trailhead: Saratoga Gap; 9 miles roundtrip, elevation gain 1,530 feet.
This challenging hike or run through the forest takes you past mountain and valley views with some glimpses of Monterey Bay on a clear day. Castle Rock Trail Camp has picnic tables, pit toilets, water and a rain shelter. Begin at Saratoga Gap and either go down Saratoga Toll Road Trail or across Skyline Trail (Bay Area Ridge Trail). Close the loop on the Loghry Woods and Travertine Springs trails.
Gap to Gap Loop
Trailhead: Saratoga Gap or Waterman Gap; 16.4 miles round trip, elevation gain 1,860 feet
A good workout for strong trail runners and hikers. You can also backpack and stay overnight at the Waterman Gap Trail Camp (reservations required). Trails are mostly wooded, with occasional views of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Skyline to the Sea Trailhead: dropoff at Saratoga Gap or park at main parking lot, pickup at Waddell Beach, 25.2–28.2 miles; elevation from 1,660–2,130 feet.
One of the region’s most rewarding backpack options. Start on the spine of the Santa Cruz Mountains and descend to the ocean in Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Camp at trail camps along the way. Two to four days of backpacking or four to eight hours of trail running.
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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 |
Tour the Pacific Migrations Visitor Center at New Brighton State Beach
Come explore the Pacific Migrations Visitor Center at New Brighton State Beach. This free mini-museum highlights the history of Pacific Rim migrations and how they have influenced the Monterey Bay area.
The exhibits explore the contributions of Chinese fishers, who established fishing camps on the Monterey Bay coastline beginning in the 1850s. Fishers dried and shipped most of their catch to markets up and down the coast, as well as across the Pacific. Chinese fish merchants also sold their fresh catch in local towns. China Beach, as New Brighton was known at the time, lasted until the mid-1880s.
The center, which is supported by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays. It also includes a ParkStore, offering nature and history-themed merchandise for sale. All proceeds benefit local parks and beaches.
Self-guided tours of the Pacific Migrations Visitor Center are free. Docent-led tours are available for groups. Contact Jean Bernard at the Visitor Center, 831-464-5620, to schedule. Parking at New Brighton State Beach is $10 and supports the park. New Brighton State Beach is located at 1500 Park Ave. in Capitola
Half Moon Bay State Beach
95 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay
(650) 726-8819 | HMBParksVolunteer@parks.ca.gov
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Guided Walk: Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park
Sunday, June 24 at 10am
Journey back in time to discover the lives of early pioneers on this two-mile stroll along Mills Creek at Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park. Meet at the Burleigh Murray parking lot located on Higgins-Purisima Road 1.5 miles east of Highway 1. Bring water and snacks; close toed shoes, layer clothing, and binoculars recommended. Appropriate for children age seven and older accompanied by parent. Rain cancels. For information call (650) 726-8819 or email HMBparksvolunteer@parks.ca.gov.
Guided Walk: Sequoia Audubon Trail
Sunday, June 3 at 10am
Sunday, June 17 at 1pm
Join us for a one-mile stroll along the California Coast into the Pescadero Marsh, a popular bird watching location. Meet at the Pescadero State Beach central parking lot located on Highway 1, one-quarter mile north of Pescadero Creek Road in Pescadero. Bring water, and snacks; close toed shoes, layer clothing, sunscreen and binoculars recommended. Children age 7 and older are welcomed, accompanied by parent. No pets. Rain cancels. For information call (650) 726-8819 or email HMBparksvolunteer@parks.ca.gov.
Guided Walk: McNee Ranch, Montara State Beach
Saturday, June 9 at 10am
Join us for a two-mile stroll along the California coast and enjoy stunning views, remnants of the long-gone Ocean Shore Railroad and WWII era bunker. Meet at Gray Whale Cove State Beach Parking Lot on Highway 1 just south of Devil's Slide. Bring water and snacks; close toed shoes, layer clothing, and binoculars recommended. Children age 7 and older are welcomed, accompanied by parent. All pets must be on leash. Rain cancels. For information call (650) 726-8819 or email HMBparksvolunteer@parks.ca.gov
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Ranch Tours
Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm
History comes alive at Wilder Ranch State Park on the weekends with Machine Shop Pelton Water Wheel Demos, baking on the woodstove, and ranch tours.
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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13 the Musical
Ages 10-16 year old
Rehearsals Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
Performs May 11-20, 2018
The Little Mermaid Jr.
Center Stage Production (For ages 6-10 year olds)
Performs July 13-15, 2018
Louden Nelson Community Theater
301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.
Producers Production (For ages 10-16 year olds)
Performs August 10-12, 2018
Louden Nelson Community Theater
301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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. 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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FREE Daily Entertainment
Engaging performers invite you to be a part of the show!
World-class magicians, acrobats, jugglers, and comedians-all performing FREE at two stages inside the park.
The Entertainers and the Schedule
Redwood Grove Loop Walk
Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 2pm
Friday, June 29 at 11am and 2pm
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. Meet at Big Basin Redwoods State Park Headquarters. Event is free; day-use fee for vehicles is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
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In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway... and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Jonathan Larson's RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning masterpiece will come to Santa Cruz County. A re-imagining of Puccini's La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters-love.
WINNER OF 4 TONY AWARDS INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL AND BEST ORIGINAL SCORE!
WINNER OF 6 DRAMA DESK AWARDS INCLUDING OUTSTANDING MUSICAL!
THIS AWARD WINING ROCK MUSICAL IS THEATER AT ITS BEST - EXUBERANT, PASSIONATE AND JOYOUS!
DIRECTED BY: Dustin Leonard
MUSICAL DIRECTION BY: Michael J. McGushin
CHOREOGRAPHED BY: Brance Souza
FEATURING:
Dominic Aguirre, Tucker Bryan, Catrina Contini, Edie Garcia-Flores, Marina Hallin, Kiana Hamzehi, Ronald Johnson Jr. Cory Jones, Brianne Lopez-Cole, Sadie Rose, Vinh Nguyen, Sean Okuniewicz, Jessica Pierini, Joey Pisacane & Brance Souza
A limited 3 week engagement June 28 - July 15
Tickets Available ONLINE now!
Box Office open for phone sales June 8.
Come to Abbott Square, make Giant Bubbles and get your face painted!
Use bubble wands in buckets to create large bubble creations. Enjoy the rainbows, the popping and laughter that will ensue at this event!
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Our popular summer reading program for young readers (going into grades K-12) will run May 18th through September 5th this year. We are challenging kids to read 6 books--at least 3 from our recommended reading list (see below) and up to 3 of their choice. Complete the challenge and not only will you have read some terrific books, but you'll earn excellent rewards: A $5 Bookshop gift card, a free scoop from the Penny Ice Creamery, a free slice from Pizza My Heart, and a special prize from the Santa Cruz Warriors!
How to get started: Come to Bookshop Santa Cruz to pick up a summer reading bookmark for your age level or download one of the pdfs listed below starting on Friday, May 18th. You are going to want to hang onto this because it's also your reading tracking form that you're going to use all summer and turn back into us before school starts. Pick out your first book and start reading! All summer reading books are on display at Bookshop Santa Cruz.
Download the bookmark for:
Grades K-2 · Grades 3-4 · Grades 5-6 · Grades 7-8
What you get to read: We have put together a great list of 6 - 8 recommended paperbacks per age group. To complete the challenge, read at least three of these recommended titles and up to three books of your own choosing (for a total of 6 great books) over the summer. Click on the links below to see the complete list of summer reading selections for your age group.
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.
Sponsored by: Sigma Alpha of Omega Nu
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What Nourishes Us
Exhibit Dates: May 30 - July 15, 2018
Opening reception: Sunday, June 3, from 2:00PM-4:00PM
Happy 150th Birthday, Watsonville, and congratulations on the building of a great successful community over all these years.
Members of Pajaro Valley Arts join in the sesquicentennial celebration with this exhibition, What Nourishes Us, exploring the idea of how our community nourishes our bodies, our souls, our imaginations and our arts. Using a wide variety of mediums, artists from Santa Cruz County and beyond share their interpretations on what nourishes them from this community and from their lives in general.
Curators: Jane Gregorius, Susan Matulich, Mary Neater, Carol Walberg
This exhibit is dedicated and in memory of our dear friend and Board Member James Aschbacher
Art by David Fleming
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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Art 3 Drawing for Teens
Mon 4-5:30pm or Weds 3:30-5pm
Created for returning students or students with 1 to 2 years prior art experience. We will focus on technique development and the creative process through a variety of studio art mediums, including science illustration, watercolors, acrylic painting, mixed media collage, printmaking and sculpture over the course of the school year. This class provides a wonderful opportunity for students to expand on school-related projects associated with reports and special presentations, as an alternative to the planned lessons. A sketch book is provided and will be used in class each week.
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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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Little Rangers children's programs
Mondays 10:30 to 11:30 am from Mid-June through Labor Day.
During the summer season, hour-long children's programs are offered in the Visitor Center. These nature programs are for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
Weekly topics and themes vary. Previous themes have included: birds, frogs, secrets of sand, plant detectives, and many others!
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NEW!TUESDAY TALKS:
Emergency Preparedness
Get together and stay prepared
• 7:00pm - 8:30pm • Boulder Creek
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Children of all ages have always been fascinated with bubbles! So what is it about bubbles that makes them so intriguing? Is it their delicate nature, their beautiful colors, or the way they float up into the sky? Take a journey with Wild Child Adventures, as we explore the fun and science that are bubbles!
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This class is for students who love to sew and create mixed media art with textiles as the main component. As students progress, there will be occasional machine sewing. Projects include art pieces, wearable art, functional objects and more.
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The Felton Certified Farmers Market offers produce and fruit, fish, bread, wine, and an array of prepared foods, a community table and entertainment by local artists.
Felton Certified Farmers' Market provides a community marketplace offering fresh seasonal produce sold by those who grow it, a variety of nonagricultural products and creates a lively, educational and informative meeting place for the entire San Lorenzo Valley. The market offers fresher food at prices normally lower than retail. We carry a wonderful variety of produce, plants, flowers, bread, deserts, fish, prepared foods and there's always fun to be had.
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
Children of all ages have always been fascinated with bubbles! So what is it about bubbles that makes them so intriguing? Is it their delicate nature, their beautiful colors, or the way they float up into the sky? Take a journey with Wild Child Adventures, as we explore the fun and science that are bubbles!
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Students enjoy this fun, positive & relaxed environment where they can explore materials, follow their creativity, naturally deepen their concentration and enhance their visual perception of the world around them. The subject matter in this class is Biology-based, with in-depth studies of plant life, animals, insects, fish & humans. Mediums include, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media collage.
A sketch book is provided and will be used in class each week.
Tues 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Weds 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Children of all ages have always been fascinated with bubbles! So what is it about bubbles that makes them so intriguing? Is it their delicate nature, their beautiful colors, or the way they float up into the sky? Take a journey with Wild Child Adventures, as we explore the fun and science that are bubbles!
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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!
CodeCombat is a platform for students to learn computer science while playing through a real game. Our courses have been specifically playtested to excel in the classroom, even for teachers with little to no prior programming experience.
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One-on-One Tech Tutoring
Trying to play with technology and getting frustrated? A tech savvy librarian will provide instruction in the use of a wide range of technology services: How to use free downloadable content available from your library in a number of formats (eBooks, eAudiobooks, and streaming video) Introduction to SCPL databases (i.e. Consumer Reports, Community Information, etc...) Creating an email account Downloading and attaching files Word processing direction and support.
Drop-in weekly appointments, 20 minute slots available. To best support learning, please bring the following items: devices (i.e., laptops, tablets, and/or smartphones), necessary passwords (Google Play, App Store), and library card!
First-come, First-served. FREE
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FREE Movies on the Beach
Wednesday Nights - June 20-August 15, 2018- Admission FREE!
There's nothing quite like watching a classic movie on the beach with the world-famous Giant Dipper Rollercoaster lights twinkling overhead and the smell of Kettlecorn, hot dogs, and salt water taffy filling the air!
Bring the family and your blanket or low back chair and join us for these classic hits!
Each movie will include a 15 minute intermission.
| June 20 | The Lost Boys | |
| June 27 | Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory | |
| July 4 | No movie - Happy 4th of July! | |
| July 11 | Legally Blonde | |
| July 18 | Ferris Bueller's Day Off | |
| July 25 | Hairspray | |
| Aug 1 | Jumanji (1995) | |
| Aug 8 | Ghostbusters (1984) | |
| Aug 15 | Raiders of the Lost Ark | |
Seating is first-come, first-served.
Smoking is not permitted on the beach or Boardwalk. Alcohol and glass are prohibited on the beach.
A limited number of assistive listening devices (ALDs) are available for check-out at the Guest Services office near the Haunted Castle.
If you require other special accommodations or would like to request Closed Captioning, please contact the Manager on Duty at least 48 hours in advance of the movie at (831) 423-5590.
Aptos will celebrate the 4th of July with the World's Shortest Parade! Come and join us for our World's Shortest Parade in Aptos.
Dog groups gather for the parade behind the Wells Fargo Bank, but check with Living with Dogs:
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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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Docent Training Starts THIS MONTH!
There is still time to sign-up for docent training. While there are a variety of ways to volunteer with us here at the Wetlands Watch, becoming a docent is a great way to make a lasting and meaningful contribution to the wetlands, youth, and community! It is a fun and interesting way to learn about the natural and cultural history of the wetlands from experts. Docent trainees are treated to an inside look at the Pajaro Valley and its wide network of wetlands. Local experts share the ecology, history, and restoration of the wetlands during the 7-week program.
The interactive sessions include Wednesday evening presentations and Saturday morning field trips, visiting sites not normally seen by the public. Join our dedicated team of trained docent volunteers who help with field trips, lead wetland tours, participate in special events, work in the greenhouse and native plant demonstration garden and a whole host of other things. No previous teaching or wetland experience is necessary - beginners are welcome.
Come join us - the wetlands are calling! For more information, contact Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator Ria Mukerji at 909-680-9872 or email at ria@watsonvillewetlandswatch.org.
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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!
The Municipal Airport will open its doors on July 4th from 5:00 pm until 9:30pm. for the "Fire in the Sky" Open House. This Open House event is an important part of the Airport's efforts to reach out to the community and highlight the importance of this community asset to our region.
The Open House will feature a festival-like open seating atmosphere and will include formation flyovers, a variety of food trucks, introductory flights, and, given the later start, an early evening outdoor animated motion picture (Angry Birds) for the kids. To close the evening and in line with the celebration of the 4th of July, we will host a professional firework show.
This year law enforcement aviation assets from the California Highway Patrol and Santa Cruz County Sheriff will display their aircraft. Additionally, air ambulance Calstar and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will bring aircraft to the field. The Watsonville Municipal Airport tenants have also been invited to display personal, flying club, trainers and corporate aircraft.
Admission is free. Vehicles may park on the crosswind runway for $10.00.
The event will also feature a VIP area inside of the United Flight Services Hangar. The VIP area is sponsored by several community businesses who are supporting this community event.
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Capitola by the Sea Summer Music
Twilight Concerts on Wednesdays, June - August, 6 to 8 p.m.
Twilight Concerts serves up live music on the beach on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair and relax. No alcohol or glass bottles permitted.
The Capitola Summer Concert Series are held at the Esplanade Park Bandstand, with one of the largest dance floors around. Bring a picnic, pickup dinner, or dine at one of the nearby restaurants, many of whom sponsor the concerts. Seating is on the lawn, seawall, benches or the beach. Please bring low back chairs or picnic blankets. Warm jackets suggested for cool evenings. No alcohol or dogs in the park or on the beach.
The community is invited to enjoy tacos on the terraza from 11:30 am- 1:30 pm, and take in the view of downtown Santa Cruz at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park (144 School Street, Santa Cruz).
Taquitos Gabriel will be providing the food, and a portion of the sales will benefit the park.
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Thursdays, May 3 - July 26 (no class June 14 & July 5), 6 - 7:30 pm
Lifestyle Triple P Group teaches families positive parenting strategies to increase children's healthy eating and physical activity. Attend this group to learn: Guidelines for healthy eating, healthier food choices, and being active; Fun, simple ways to teach children to be more active; How to set limits about video games, phones, computers, and TV; and Ways to make healthy changes as a family.
This Lifestyle Group is FREE and open to the public. Register to reserve your spot and get free child care. Light snacks will be provided for children and adults. Attend each week to be entered into a raffle drawing to win a prize at the last class!
Presented in English by: Cori Burt, Community Bridges - Mountain Community Resources
Location: Mountain Community Resources, 6134 Highway 9, Felton
To register: Contact Cori Burt at (831) 335-6600, ext 6605 or corib@cbridges.org or register online at http://first5scc.org/calendar/parent-trainings
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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
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Trivia on Tap
Join Santa Cruz Public Libraries as we host a bimonthly trivia night at Steel Bonnet Brewing Company in Scotts Valley. Bring your friends, form a team (or take it on solo), and compete against other groups to win the grand prize. Event occurs 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.
Note: Special Theme: Film and Television
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Uniquely Beautiful & Beautifully Unique Parents Support Group
First Thursdays 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
The Uniquely Beautiful and Beautifully Unique group is a support group for parents and loved ones of children with special needs. We will meet at the Boulder Creek Library on the first Thursday of the month. Join us to discuss the joys and stresses of parenthood.
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FREE Friday Night Bands on the Beach - TWO FREE SHOWS • 6:30pm & 8:30pm
June 15 - August 31, 2018 - Printable Schedule
| June 15 | Berlin starring Terri Nunn "Take My Breath Away" |
| June 22 | The Motels "Only the Lonely" |
| June 29 | Los Lobos "La Bamba" |
| July 6 | Rose Royce "Car Wash" |
| July 13 | Smash Mouth "All Star" |
| July 20 | Los Lonely Boys "Heaven" |
| July 27 | The Fixx "One Thing Leads to Another" |
| Aug 3 | Y & T "Summertime Girls" |
| Aug 10 | To Be Announced June 15 |
| Aug 17 | The English Beat "Save It For Later" |
| Aug 24 | Starship featuring Mickey Thomas "We Built This City" |
| Aug 31 | Papa Doo Run Run "(Santa Cruz) Beach Party" |
Play until dark with the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation and the Santa Cruz County Parks Department. Cooper Street in Santa Cruz will be closed off for an all-ages playground, featuring dodgeball, tetherball, cornhole, hopscotch, and a pop-up playground with huge building blocks and an activity table for kids! Groove to free music by a live DJ. Grab a bite and sip some drinks at Abbott Square Market. Explore three floors of exhibitions for free at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. More info. at www.scparks.com
COOPER STREET
-- Play tetherball, dodgeball, cornhole, and hopscotch. Build structures with giant blue foam blocks.
-- Dance to the awesome beats of a live DJ.
ABBOTT SQUARE
-- Free music at Abbott Square stage from 6:30-9pm.
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-- Come in for an all-ages art activity.
Annual Statewide California Landscape Exhibition
For almost nine decades, the Santa Cruz Art League's Statewide Landscape Exhibition has showcased the work of artists across the Golden State who depict California's foothills, mountains, seashores, and deserts of the interior and coastal regions.
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Portola Redwoods State Park
From Highway 35, turn west onto Alpine Road, go 3 miles, and turn onto Portola State Park Rd.
Use low gear as both these roads are steep and winding (650) 948-9098.
Old Tree Trail Hike
Saturdays at 2:30pm
Meet at the Portola Redwoods State Park Visitor Center for a stroll through a giant old growth redwood grove that's over 1,200 years old. On this 1-mile, 1-hour kid friendly excursion we'll discover the banana slug's vital role to this flourishing forest, learn about the marvelous Marbled Murrelet, and how park visitors can help save these endangered birds. Event is free; day use vehicle fee is $10. Bring closed toe shoes, water, a snack, and a camera. Event made possible by California State Parks in partnership with Portola and Castle Rock Foundation.
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Friday Night Girl's Night Out!
Bring friends, make friends! Join us on a Friday evenings to learn the art of needle felting, miniature fairy/succulent gardens, painting/collage or to create a vision board to launch you into the next phase of your life. These inspiring evenings will provide you with detailed instruction, delightful company and an art piece to take home with you!
If you would like to book a private GNO with your group of 5 or more, please call The Art Factory to make arrangements. We will cover any of the mediums listed above or will customize the project to your request.
Call Yvette at The Art Factory for more information and to reserve space! 831-688-8862
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Hartnell College Planetarium's Children's Show is geared towards local families looking for an educational and fun evening out.
Fridays at 5:30 PM, doors open at 5:15 PM, runs 30-40 min
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).
December - Stars 8
Stars - Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the Universe. Journey to the farthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of STARS.
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Pine Needle Basket Making Workshop
Saturday, March 3 from 10am to 12pm
Saturday, March 17 from 1pm to 3pm
Join Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Docent Cheryl VanDeVeer or a fun, free, family workshop learning how to make a basket from local pine needles. Children 10 and older may attend if accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Visitor Center in the day-use area, located off Highway 9 in Felton. No experience necessary. Event is free; parking is $10. Events made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
Origami Club at Aptos Public Library
1st Saturday of every month (unless otherwise announced)
Starts April 7, 2018!
FREE fun for all ages. Bring a project, try a design from one of our books, or just come to hangout and fold whatever strikes your fancy. All skill levels are welcome. Origami paper will be provided or bring your own if you prefer a certain type. Drop-ins welcome.
Interested in volunteering, message us! (^_^)
Presented by the Japanese Cultural Fair - Santa Cruz, in partnership with the Aptos Public Library.
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What a lovely way to burn! Join pyrography artist Kelley Badgley for a two-hour beginner's class on the art of woodburning. Supplies will be provided. Limit 12 participants.
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What a lovely way to burn! Join pyrography artist Kelley Badgley for a two-hour beginner's class on the art of woodburning. Supplies will be provided. Limit 12 participants.
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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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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
Redwood Tours
Saturdays 11am
How do redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? How important are banana slugs to the redwood ecosystems? Why are there so few old growth trees left? Answer these questions and more every Saturday on our Redwood Grove Walks. One of our knowledgeable docents will lead you through our magnificent old growth forest and answer any questions you may have. Meet at the Visitors Center in the day-use area of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park located off Highway 9 in Felton. Tour is free; vehicle day-use fee is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation, California State Parks volunteers, and California State Parks.
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SCM Makers Market!
FREE ADMISSION!
Come on out and shop local with over 40 artists and crafters, enjoy free live local music by DAM DAVE, THE DULL RICHARDS, and HEATHEN HILL while supporting the local non-profit Mountain Community Resources!
We LOVE all things LOCAL! How 'bout you? Come on out & SUPPORT THE LOCALS!
Sponsored by Heidi Hart Real Estate, Renewal by Anderson, New Leaf Markets, Mountain Girl Graphics, Santa Cruz Mountains Clothing, & the Santa Cruz Mountain Bulletin.
Swim with dolphins. Hike Mt. Everest. Jump into a 360-degree immersive video.
Create a living work of art. All of these things and more are possible when you adventure in virtual reality.
This drop-in experience gives you a taste of what virtual reality can be and introduces you to the world like you've never seen it before.
Participants must be 13+.
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This summer, join us on a journey to investigate symmetries, patterns, and curiosities in the natural world. Spend the week exploring nearby beach, creek, and garden habitats, and making all sorts of art inspired by what we discover.
We invite incoming second- and third-graders to come observe, explore, and appreciate the wonders of the natural world here in our backyard as well as in the Museum's collection. We will explore what nature reveals to us everyday through a variety of individual and collaborative art projects. Every camper will create artwork to take home, make scientific discoveries, and most importantly, create memories, friendships, and a personal connection to the unique nature of the Santa Cruz coast.
Camp will run from 9AM-3PM each day, with drop-off from 8:30-9 and pickup from 3-3:30.
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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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AUTISM SPECTRUM SUPPORT GROUP
This group is for parents to share space with each other, to support each other and to problem solve challenges together!
Meets the second Tuesday of each month at Hope Services- 220 Lincoln St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Email Heidi at hlister@spinsc.org for more information.
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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!
Samba Samba uses music, rhythm, percussion instruments, and drums as tools for capturing the imagination of the participants. This program is suitable for all ages from children to adults.
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Club Kanopy is a movie club that screens quality films from SCPL's hottest movie platform, Kanopy. Join us monthly for fun, thoughtful, dramatic, or important movie screenings with some discussion afterward.
Starts January 11 • Every 2nd Thursday of the month, 5:30 - 7:30pm
January 11- Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) Watch Trailer here: https://youtu.be/n8Xvsjy57X0
February 8- Mother of George (2013) (rated R)
March 8- Gold (2014)
April 12- East Side Sushi (2015)
May 10- The Beautiful Fantastic (2016)
June 14- Almost Adults (2017)
Can't make it to the club? Stream Kanopy movies anytime with your library card and PIN/Password from home!
Samba Samba uses music, rhythm, percussion instruments, and drums as tools for capturing the imagination of the participants. This program is suitable for all ages from children to adults.
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Step Parents Support Group 6:30pm. Join us on the second Thursday of each month for a free, drop-in support group for anyone in the step-parenting role. We meet at Live Oak Family Resource Center. Contact mailto: 1notsoevilstepmom@gmail.com for more information
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Samba Samba uses music, rhythm, percussion instruments, and drums as tools for capturing the imagination of the participants. This program is suitable for all ages from children to adults.
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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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Local author Susie Bright casts a light on the shadows of Santa Cruz with the newest installment of the Akashic Press "Noir" Series with Santa Cruz Noir: a collection of short stories about lust, money, murder, and power that take place in our quaint seaside county.
Listen to some of the contributing authors talk about their stories, research, and what it means to write a true noir story. Authors will sign copies of the book after the event.
Books will be sold by the Friends of the Aptos Library.
For more information contact Jennifer Hooker at hookerj@santacruzpl.org
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Join us for a series of powerful films by and about women!
Each screening will feature community discussions with special guests. All films presented at Appleton Event Lounge, 410 Rodriguez St., Watsonville, at 7PM on the second Thursday of each month, March through June.
Tickets $8 at the door, unless otherwise noted. Youth under 18 free.
Thursday March 8, International Women's Day
SHE'S BEAUTIFUL WHEN SHE'S ANGRY
Community conversation on local women's history & current issues led by special guests. Free screening, donations accepted.
This must-see documentary film resurrects the buried history of the courageous & outrageous women who founded the modern Feminist Movement from 1966 to 1971. The documentary takes us from the founding of NOW, to the emergence of more radical factions of women's liberation. Artfully combining dramatizations, performance and archival imagery, the film recounts the stories of women who fought for their own equality, and in the process created a world-wide revolution.
Thursday, April 12
PINK SARIS & LAAL PARI
Special Guest: Director Sadia Halima
"A girl's life is cruel... A woman's life is very cruel," notes Sampat Pal, the protagonist of PINK SARIS. Sampat was married as a young girl into a family that made her work hard and beat her. But she fought back, leaving her in-laws and eventually becoming a champion for young women in Uttar Pradesh. These young women, frightened and desperate, reach out for their only hope: Sampat Pal and her Gulabi Gang, India's vigilantes in pink. A film by Sundance award-winning director Kim Longinotto.
Accompanying Short Film: LAAL PARI (The Red Fairy)
Laal Pari is a self-motivated, self-taught, elected village council leader in Bihar, India, who is fighting to change the playing field for women's participation in politics.
Thursday, May 10
NO MÁS BEBÉS (No More Babies)
Special guest: Director Renee Tajima-Peña
In NO MAS BEBES, Oscar® nominated Director Renee Tajima-Peña reveals the story of Mexican immigrant mothers who were pushed into sterilizations while giving birth at Los Angeles County Hospital during the 1960s and '70s. Alongside an intrepid, 26-year-old Chicana lawyer and a young, whistle-blowing doctor, the mothers mounted a landmark civil rights lawsuit that is seminal to the movement for reproductive justice.
Thursday, June 14, Monterey Bay Premiere:
ADIÓS AMOR
Special Guest: Director Laurie Coyle
The discovery of forgotten photographs prompts a search for an unsung heroine: Maria Moreno, a migrant mother with twelve children who led a movement for farmworker rights years before Cesar Chavez & Dolores Huerta launched the UFW. ADIOS AMOR tells a personal story with national resonance about the migrant workers who put food on our tables, and explores enduring questions about whose lives we remember, record and recognize.
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Reach for the Stars (6:30 PM-8:30 PM)
Location: Boulder Creek Branch
Calling all stargazers! This program will explore the ins and outs of all facets of astronomy for adults and families. Whether you're an experienced astronomer or someone who doesn't know the difference between a comet and an asteroid, this program is for you! Topics will vary month-to-month.
Note: Boulder Creek Library: Star Types & Light Pollution
In conjunction with the Reach for the Stars program series, we're launching a new service so you can check out a telescope with your library card! The telescopes will be subject to the same rules as most library materials, except they will not be renewable. To make it even more interesting, we're inviting the community participate in a telescope naming contest between May 16th and May 31st. Anyone may enter the contest by submitting up to 3 name suggestions either in person at any branch library or via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter by tagging us @santacruzpl and using the hashtag #ReachfortheStars.
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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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The Body is a tool of learning for children. Let the rhythm move the body! Taught by Ikuyo Conant, artistic director of Watsonville Taiko who also taught preschool for 14 years.
This class is limited to 12 children. To register, email Ikuyo Conant at KirinTaiko@gmail.com or call (831) 234-4528.
For more information, go to http://www.watsonvilletaiko.org/workshops/
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The Carmel Bach Festival presents two of its most popular chamber concerts at Monterey's San Carlos Cathedral on Thursdays, July 19 and 26, at 5:00.
The program features Bach Festival orchestra members in Trio Sonatas by Vivaldi and Bach, principal trumpet Robert Farley performing two Baroque trumpet sonatas, and principal keyboardist Andrew Arthur as organ soloist in a concerto by Handel.
San Carlos Cathedral is said to be the most historically significant building in Monterey. It's the oldest building in the city, and the oldest continuously operating church in the state. It's the earliest California building designed by an architect, and, in 1849, became the state's first cathedral. Extensive conservation and restoration projects in recent years brought the Cathedral back to its original glory.
We're back for our second annual season of Movie In The Park! Come out and enjoy a movie in the park with your neighbors at Aptos Village Park.
Admission is free, spare change donations requested for the Live Like Coco Foundation.
Come early for food and music. Hope to see you there!
6/24 8:30pm Coco
7/15 8:30pm Wrinkle in Time
8/12 8:00pm The Greatest Showman
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.
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BIOMIMICRY
Incoming fourth and fifth graders are invited to spend a week exploring and drawing inspiration from nature to solve design challenges and engineer their own solutions to help humans live more sustainably on earth. This camp will feature field trips to different habitats nearby in Santa Cruz.
Each of the five days will focus on a different theme that will guide a variety of projects, science investigations, supervised explorations, and games. "Leave no trace" ethics and safety in nature will be emphasized throughout the week so that campers will leave equipped with a better understanding of how to responsibly interact with the natural world.
The week leads up to completing an engineering project and an open house to showcase all the interesting discoveries made at camp. Join us to build connections to nature and stewardship for our future!
9AM-3PM, drop-off from 8:30-9 and pickup from 3-3:30. Member discounts and limited scholarships are available.
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Calling all stargazers! This program will explore the ins and outs of all facets of astronomy for adults and families.
Whether you're an experienced astronomer or someone who doesn't know the difference between a comet and an asteroid, this program is for you!
Topics will vary month-to-month.
Aptos Branch Library: Comets & Asteroids
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TACO TUESDAY SCHEDULE ROLLS OUTWITH FOOD TRUCKS AT TWO LOCATIONS
Food Trucks A Go Go is rolling out their Taco Tuesday schedule at two locations with rotating food trucks serving tacos, along with their unique, signature dishes.
Back at Anna Jean Cummings Park in Soquel, for the third year, Taco Tuesdays will resume on May 22nd and continue on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
A new location has been added at the Felton Covered Bridge Park in Felton. These monthly dinners, starting on May 15th, will be held on the third Tuesday of every month and are co-sponsored by the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce and Food Trucks A Go Go. The premiere Taco Tuesday will be a Chamber Mixer with a Beer & Wine Garden.
There is plenty of green grass and open space for people to spread out and for kids and dogs to run around. People are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs.
Taco Tuesdays run from 5 - 7:30pm at both locations. Bring your appetites, friends, co-workers and family! Follow @foodtrucksagogo for more information.
Genealogy Research Group
This new group meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month to explore genealogy related research topics. Learn how to use the resources paid for by the library as well as other online sources to find all kinds of genealogical information. Laptops are provided, and you are welcome to bring your own as well.
Interested in genealogy? At a dead-end? Have a new source to share? Join us the 3rd Wednesday of the month for hands-on research using the library's databases and internet resources. We will have laptops available for your use.
Known for its week-long cavalcade of events, California Rodeo "Big Week" is the largest community event held in Salinas. Parades, barbecues, cowboy poetry, fireworks, concerts, a carnival, and much more.
Big Week offers something for every member of the family, and a chance for the entire community to participate in the California Rodeo.
The Rodeo itself is designed to operate like a two-ring circus, each Rodeo performance features events that occur in the arena and on the track simultaneously. While the classic event of saddle bronc riding bucks out in the arena, a horse race speeds by on the track.
Each year, the Salinas Rodeo ranks in the top 20 of nearly 800 North American rodeos sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. For four action-packed days, more the 50,000 spectators pass through our gates to see the country's top professional rodeo athletes compete.
Saddle Bronc Riding ~ Bareback Riding ~ Bull Riding ~ Tie-Down Roping ~ Steer Wrestling ~ Team Roping ~ Barrel Racing ~ Bull Fighting
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Enter the world of Mother Goose Land, where beloved nursery rhyme characters are brought to life.
Mother Goose introduces you to her favorite stories: We encounter Mary and her lamb on their way to school, while Jack and Jill climb up a hill looking for water.
Humpty Dumpty is perched high atop a wall waiting for the king's arrival, and Bo-Peep searches for her lost sheep.
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Trivia on Tap
Join Santa Cruz Public Libraries as we host a bimonthly trivia night at Steel Bonnet Brewing Company in Scotts Valley. Bring your friends, form a team (or take it on solo), and compete against other groups to win the grand prize. Event occurs 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.
Note: Special Theme: Film and Television
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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.
'All Disabilities' Parent Support Group for any parent of a child with any type of disability
Meets the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10am-12pm at 820 Bay Ave. Capitola
Like our Facebook page and receive info. on up coming meetings.
For more info or to RSVP, please call and leave a message at 423-7713 or email Heidi Lister at hlister@spinsc.org
NOTE: Child care is NOT provided at these meetings.
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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.
It's back!! The sidewalks will be filled with art and crafts again on the 3rd Saturday of the month. And we're adding music to the event! So, come out, enjoy the incredible spring weather and load up on art and joy!
I can't wait to see what creativity the winter months brought out in all of the artists' work!
We're continuing the "Spend $50, get $100" game, too! The Boulder Bucks program works like this - if you spend $50 or more at any local business during the Made in the Mountains event (buying groceries, getting a mani/pedi, buying pizza for the kids' baseball team, .... ) just take your receipt to Emelia at Air & Fire before the event is over. Your name will be added to the drawing that will happen within the week after the event. You could be the one that wins $100 in the form of a gift certificate to spend at a local business of your choice! You can also split the $100 into 2 gift certificates to different businesses.
So, getting the kids pizza could turn into a free necklace for yourself! Or the tools bought at the hardware store could get you a free mani/pedi for after the yardwork is done and some Chinese food for dinner! Nice, right!?
See ya out there!
Monthly Book Sale @ Aptos Branch: 3rd Saturday of every month, 11 AM - 3 PM
Come browse a wide ranging collection from fiction to children's books, audio books to CD's. Our non-fiction covers subjects from A-Z: cookbooks, gardening, health & well-being, poetry, and travel among a myriad of other subject areas. Join us on Saturdays in the Aptos Library meeting room as the Aptos Chapter of the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries (Aptos FSCPL) hosts monthly book sales throughout the year (January-July and September-October). The books and media sold are selected from library donations.
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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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Here comes the annual Wharf to Wharf Race! Are you ready? If you've run this scenic six-mile classic before, you know about the weather, the forty live bands, the throngs of festive spectators and the chance to win the coveted Wharf to Wharf Runner T-shirt, awarded only to race finishers and never sold to anyone, anywhere, at any price.....ever. If you've never run it........... this is the year!
It's the best little road race in California. Go for it!
The meandering race route along scenic Monterey Bay plays no small part in the popularity of this run. You'll find new inspiration at every turn of the pristine coastline. Cool ocean breezes provide natural air conditioning. If you're coming from someplace hot, you're in for a treat!
Starting at the Santa Cruz Wharf at 8:30am, the race opens with a dash down Beach Street, passing the Ferris Wheel, roller coaster and merry-go-round of the world famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Runners then cross the San Lorenzo Bridge and loop around the Yacht Harbor to Twin Lakes Beach. Turning inland the course winds through Schwann Lake Wildlife Sanctuary before breaking back to the ocean bluffs at Pleasure Point. From there the way wanders through quaint seaside neighborhoods before dipping down to a festive finish at the Capitola Wharf.
From 8:30-10 a.m, the race course will be closed to traffic. The affected streets are Beach Street, Third Avenue, Riverside Avenue, San Lorenzo Boulevard, Murray Street, East Cliff Drive, Seabright Avenue, Lake Avenue, Eaton Avenue, Fifth Avenue, Opal Cliff Drive, Cliff Drive and Wharf Road. Capitola Village will be congested until noon.
Race officials at street intersections along the route will permit cars to cross the course during the race for emergency purposes only.
This summer, join us on a journey to investigate symmetries, patterns, and curiosities in the natural world. Spend the week exploring nearby beach, creek, and garden habitats, and making all sorts of art inspired by what we discover.
We invite incoming kindergartners and first graders to come observe, explore, and appreciate the wonders of the natural world here in our backyard as well as in the Museum's collection. We will explore what nature reveals to us everyday through a variety of individual and collaborative art projects. Every camper will create artwork to take home, make scientific discoveries, and most importantly, create memories, friendships, and a personal connection to the unique nature of the Santa Cruz coast.
Camp will run from 9AM-3PM each day, with drop-off from 8:30-9 and pickup from 3-3:30. Member discounts and limited scholarships are available. More information at santacruzmuseum.org/camp
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This fabulous show really pops!
It's crazy, zany, super silly and tons of fun.
Parents and children alike will be wowed as we follow "The Bubble Lady" to "Bubble Land" and participate in incredible musically enhanced bubble adventures.
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He's silly, he's funny and he'll make you go WOW! Mike Della Penna creates wonder and laughter with family magic performances that are equal parts playful and astonishing.
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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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He's silly, he's funny and he'll make you go WOW! Mike Della Penna creates wonder and laughter with family magic performances that are equal parts playful and astonishing.
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THE PRODUCERS
JULY 26 - AUGUST 19, 2018
A New Mel Brooks Musical, Book by Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan, Music & Lyrics by Mel Brooks
Original Direction & Choreography by Susan Stroman
WINNER OF 12 TONY AWARDS INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL & BEST ORIGINAL SCORE!
WINNER OF 11 DRAMA DESK AWARDS INCLUDING OUTSTANDING MUSICAL & OUTSTANDING BOOK & LYRICS!
A COMBINATION OF UNSTOPPABLE LAUGHTER AND SHEER HAPPINESS!
THE PLAY
Based on Mel Brooks' much loved Academy Award-winning movie, The Producers is a hilarious musical comedy that took Broadway by storm, winning a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards and 3 Olivier Awards.Impoverished by a string of flops, New York producer Max Bialystock recruits timid accountant Leo Bloom to help him pull off Broadway's greatest scam. They aim to produce the worst show ever and run away with millions, but they soon learn that show business can kick you in the teeth.The Producers may be the funniest Broadway musical of all time.
Swim with dolphins. Hike Mt. Everest. Jump into a 360-degree immersive video. Create a living work of art. All of these things and more are possible when you adventure in virtual reality. This drop-in experience gives you a taste of what virtual reality can be and introduces you to the world like you've never seen it before. Participants must be 13+.
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Come to the Gilroy Garlic Festival for great garlicky food, live entertainment, cooking competitions, and lots of fun for the whole family!
The heart of the Garlic Festival is Gourmet Alley, the gigantic outdoor kitchen where the world-famous "Pyro Chefs" put on a spectacular flame-up show while preparing garlic-laced calamari and scampi in huge iron skillets. Other Festival favorites include pepper steak sandwiches, pasta con pesto, fried calamari, and sausage sandwiches, as well as Gilroy garlic fries and garlic bread. And don't forget the only-in-Gilroy garlic ice cream!
You'll also find live entertainment on three stages, cooking contests and demonstrations, arts & crafts, wine tasting, and a fun Children's Area too.
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Nature Craft Workshop: Plant Based Salves
UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden Presents:
Plant Based Salves Workshop
Saturday July 28, 2018 10am to 1pm
Learn the process of making salve by infusing oil with herbs and adding beeswax. We will talk about how to use abundant local plant species and various methods of preparation depending on the plants and type of oil used. Walking around the Arboretum and surrounding lands, we will discuss how we can use plants that grow around us for specific healing purposes. Everyone will take home 2 ounces of the two types of salves we create together and gain a deeper understanding of using plants as medicines, identifying wild plants, and making herbal remedies.
Burl Wood is an herbalist, weaver, artist, and musician living in Santa Cruz. She studied traditional Western clinical herbalism at the Motherland Botanical Sanctuary at the Philo School of Herbal Energetics, and at the California School of Herbal Studies. She maintains an herbal apothecary and small clinical practice in downtown Santa Cruz. Her website is https://apocalypticherbs.com/
Elena Staley is an interdisciplinary artist, naturalist, and community organizer who grew up in Coast Miwok territory of the Bay Area. She studies land tending, stewardship, and forestry techniques. Elena currently works doing oak tree restoration and teaching in Santa Cruz and the greater Bay Area.
Nicole Wong was drawn to the wild lands of Santa Cruz where she came to attend UCSC in 2003. Her exploration of her curiosity led her to study plants at the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine. She helped begin Stone Cabin Collective which runs an herbal clinic on the Diné (Navajo reservation). She runs a small herbal medicine business called Braided Relations Botanicals. She currently lives and makes medicine in the Santa Cruz mountains.
To register, visit: https://arboretum.ucsc.edu/news-events/events/nature-crafts.html
Indigenous Land Stewardship at Quiroste Valley, Then and Now
July 28 | 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Pre-registration Required - Click HERE to Register
We will take a look over the Quiroste Valley, imagining what the landscape looked like in the past and learning why it looks the way it does now. On this short walk into the valley floor, we will visit what remains of a large Quiroste village (most likely the village of Metenne) and discuss the Quiroste people, how they managed the landscape and natural resources in the area, and what happened to the Quiroste during colonization.
A few hundred yards away, at a large stand of coastal tarweed we will discuss how the Amah Mutsun-the descendants of the Quiroste-returned to the valley, and the research and conservation efforts the Tribe and the Amah Mutsun Land Trust is involved in now.
The group will meet at a parking lot near the entrance to Quiroste Valley Cultural Preserve and carpool into the reserve due to limited parking. This walk will be no more than one mile on established trails. Please wear layers and comfortable shoes for walking on uneven surfaces. Sun protection, water, and snacks recommended. More details will be provided upon registration..
Have a rock that needs identifying? Want to learn more about the geology of Santa Cruz? Like digging for fossils? Join Gavin and Graham-also known as our "Geology Gents"-for our monthly rock-talk days. Every fourth Saturday of the month, these PhD students from UC Santa Cruz will be at the Museum, ready to ID your local (or not-so-local) geologic finds, as well as show off a rotating collection of specimens. So get ready to talk shop with these rock jocks!
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Great for all ages | Free with admission: $4 General | $2 Students/Seniors | FREE 18 & Under
About our Geology Gents: Graham Edwards and Gavin Piccione are PhD students in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at UC Santa Cruz.
"I use the scientific tools of geochronology-the study and measurement of time in geologic materials- to answer geologic question about the ages of glaciers, the cooling of Earth's crust over billions of years, and the earliest stages of our solar system when rocky meteorites formed." -Graham Edwards
"My decision to become a geologist comes from a deep interest in how the Earth has changed through time and why it has evolved the way it did. My primary research interest is to reconstruct timelines of geologic events by finding the age of rocks. Much like a historian traces events and creates a timeline of human, I seek to use age measurements of rocks to trace the evolution of the Earth."-Gavin Piccione
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Waddell Valley Watercolor Workshop Series
Joyce Rosenstiel will be leading a four-day watercolor workshop series for beginner and intermediate artists. Students will focus on watercolor basics, assembling your painting kit and fundamentals for landscape and nature painting. Learn to assemble a 6- by 9-inch sketch & paint travel kit for summer adventures.
From Rancho del Oso to the Grand Canyon, capturing the essence of unique landscapes through your art will stay with you for many years, often more profoundly than a photograph.
This is a hands-on learning class. We will look at a scene together, then figure out a number of ways to sketch it out, and to mix the colors best needed to capture it on paper. You don't need to bring anything to the first class but curiosity and a wish to learn more. You can mix any color in nature from red, yellow and blue paint!
Saturday, February 18 at 10 a.m.
Saturday, March 18 at 10 a.m.
Saturday, April 15 at 10 a.m.
Saturday, May 20 at 10 a.m.
This is a four-part series and preregistration is required; there is no fee. Call or email the Rancho Del Oso Docents to reserve a spot. This is a small group class; space is limited.
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Join us to celebrate local urban farming! Play with baby goats, enjoy hyper-local food and drink, shop for plant starts for your garden and arts and crafts, enjoy workshops and live music, demos, and a tour of the Grange. There's something for the whole family!
You'll find the veggie and flower starts you need for your garden, both well-loved favorites and unique heirlooms, as well as local arts, crafts, gems and flea market items.
Enjoy organic nachos with farm fresh toppings raised and grown by Grange members, local drinks, coffee and deserts.
Play with baby goats! Goat milking demo!
Workshops:
Raising Backyard Chickens: 11:00am
Home Composting Workshop: 11:00am and 1:00pm
Pollinator/Butterfly Garden Workshop: tbd
Take a tour of the gardens, orchard and chicken coop at the historic Live Oak Grange
Gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions!
Funds raised will benefit the community gardens, which preserve local tradition and provide opportunities for urban farming, and our Hall Renovation Fund to preserve our 80+ year old Grange Hall!
The Experts in Mystery Entertainment are now performing live public and private interactive murder mystery dinner shows in San Jose and surrounding areas throughout California.
Join us for a night of intrigue, deception, and delicious food in this comedic thriller!
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We will spend a week exploring the many surprising things you can learn from digging into the ground. Campers will build friendships while investigating artifacts, dissecting fossils, playing games, and building awesome crafts!
The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is proud to present a camp all about rocks, stones, and dinosaur bones! Campers entering grades K-1 are welcome to join us as we explore the soils and sands of Santa Cruz, discovering the buried mysteries they hold. Spend five days immersed in nature, unearthing fossils, finding ancient artifacts, and exploring the many things you can learn from digging!
Our experienced staff will promote meaningful experiences in nature and positive social interactions as we set out on exploratory expeditions. Each day will involve outdoor nature exploration, hands on learning, and related games and crafts.
Camp will run from 9AM-3PM each day, with drop-off from 8:30-9 and pickup from 3-3:30. Member discounts and limited scholarships are available. More information at santacruzmuseum.org/camp
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