Directory of Local Resources for Families in Santa Cruz County

Since 2007 Santa Cruz Parent has provided a directory of businesses and nonprofits which serve families in Santa Cruz County. We hope you will find what you’re looking for here. If you know of a program or service not listed with us and which would benefit families, please let us know: info@santacruzparent.com.

Business Name
UZIMEDIA Graphic Logo & Web Design
Short Business Description
Uzimedia is a full-service digital agency specializing in web design, brand identity, print design, digital design, business automation, and AI design solutions. They offer customized services for creating websites, logos, business cards, presentations, newsletters, online ads, and more using platforms like WordPress, Wix, Shopify, and various automation tools. Uzimedia combines creative design and innovative technology to help businesses enhance their online presence and streamline operations. Their expertise spans web development, graphic design, branding, UI/UX, automation, and integrating AI into the creative process. The agency aims to captivate audiences and optimize workflows through human-centered, visually compelling designs and intelligent automation systems.
Long Business Description

Uzimedia is a full-service digital agency focused on elevating brands through cutting-edge design and technology-driven solutions. With over 15 years of experience, they offer a wide range of services tailored to meet each client's unique needs.

Their web design and development services utilize popular platforms like WordPress, Wix, and Shopify to create stunning, responsive websites of all types - from brochure sites and e-commerce stores to blogs, portfolios, and more. They handle everything from planning the site architecture and mapping the user journey to complete development and launch. Ongoing maintenance and support packages are also available.

In addition to website design, Uzimedia offers comprehensive branding and identity design. Their expert team helps develop brand strategy and then brings it to life through logo design, visual identity systems, branded collateral, and more. Packages are customized based on each brand's specific requirements.

Uzimedia also provides a full suite of print design services, including business cards, brochures, packaging, banners, trade show displays, and other promotional products. Their graphic designers craft visually appealing designs tailored for each medium that align with the brand's messaging and identity.

To help businesses succeed online, Uzimedia designs a wide range of digital advertising and marketing assets. From social media posts to email newsletters and online banner ads, they produce captivating designs optimized for each digital channel and target audience.

Uzimedia also utilizes technology like business automation, AI/ML, and data analysis to streamline operations and unlock growth for clients. Custom automation solutions, chatbots, data-driven experiences, and AI generative design are some of the offerings tailored to improve efficiency, engagement and innovation.

With user-centered design thinking and technical expertise, Uzimedia helps brands craft memorable digital experiences, tell visual stories, and enable intelligent operations - unlocking the full potential of design and technology.

Business Website Address
Business Phone Number
415-505-4918
Business Address
1196 Happy Valley Road
95065
Business Name
Business Genre
Veterans Memorial Building Watsonville
Business Genre
Long Business Description

Veterans Memorial Building Watsonville

Visit the City of Watsonville's Facility Rental page for prices, forms and more information.

Room Dimensions and Capacity

  • 104 ft. x 58 ft. - 6,032 sq. ft.
  • Occupancy
    • Standing: 900
    • Assembly: 700
    • Seated: 400

Room Amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Tables and Chairs

City of Wasonville Parks and Community Services Department, 231 Union Street, Watsonville, CA, 95076, 831-768-3240, reservations@scparks.com

https://www.cityofwatsonville.org/facilities/facility/details/Veterans-Memorial-Building-20

Violin4Kids
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Business Genre
Long Business Description

Violin and Viola Lessons taught by world-travelled professional musician with over 20 years teaching experience, all ages, children and adults.

Lessons taught in person or online.  Patient and nurturing approach that includes basic music theory and notation from the start.

Many recent studies indicate that playing Violin enhances logic and reasoning skills, increases the ability to solve multi-staged tasks, and raises academic performance.

It also can be a deciding factor for your child when they apply to colleges.

Violinist and Violist David Zimbalist is the founder of Speakeasy String Quartet. He has toured the United States and Europe with productions of The Music Of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Peter Pan, and has worked with artists as diverse as Joni Mitchell, Charlie Watts, Ray Charles, Dave Brubeck, Kent Nagano, George Cleve and many others.

You can contact David at: 347-495-6342   ~   http://www.violin4kids.com

VIOLIN AND VIOLA LESSONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS

Business Name
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Business Name
Business Genre
WPENS (Westside Parent Education Nursery School)
Short Business Description
A co-op pre-school in Santa Cruz building life skills and lifelong relationships
Long Business Description

WPENS is a school for families. Since 1970, WPENS has been providing a sense of community that supports your whole family, valuable social skills for your child, learning through play and incredible parenting seminars and speakers.  Our non-profit parent cooperative has been an integral part of Santa Cruz offering quality education to both child and parent.

You, as a parent, are able to support your child learning valuable life skills of sharing, conflict management, and cooperation.  Parent or caregiver involvement in the school provides a higher adult to child ratio and a lower tuition cost.

Parents and caregivers gain parent education through seminars and speakers at meetings, and children gain experience at an amazing preschool.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

While parent education is the focus for the adult, learning through play is the work of the child. At WPENS, children freely choose from a variety of materials and play equipment depending upon their own interest, learning style, level of readiness and mood for the day. Allowed this freedom of choice, the child’s play can be free, spontaneous, vigorous and creative.

Hands-on learning engages children in developing their whole being allowing them to become capable and enthusiastic learners. The curriculum for children includes art, music, dramatic play, emergent literacy, science, math, social development and large & fine motor activities.

Our positive discipline philosophy teaches respectful and effective ways of promoting cooperation. The conflict resolution skills that children learn will help them in their relationships with other people in and out of school for the rest of their lives.

https://www.wpens.org  ~  membership@wpens.org  ~  313 Swift St., Santa Cruz 95060

Zack Olsen Drums
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Business Genre
Long Business Description

I’ve been teaching drum lessons in the Santa Cruz area since 1996. I began teaching because I’m very passionate about sharing my drumming experience and helping to inspire students of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy the drums. My private drum studio is located in Soquel, Ca., is fully soundproofed, and contains side-by-side teacher/student drumkits of excellent quality.

Everything you need to make your lesson productive and fun is waiting for you in the studio. When you arrive for your lesson, you might be lucky enough to be greeted by TipToe, the cat, and although he might want to join you in your lesson, he doesn’t come beyond the studio door. The waiting room is artistically painted with drummer legends who have inspired me over the years. But you won’t be waiting long, as I’m very punctual and know that you’re looking forward to getting into the studio for your private lesson time. Once in the studio, you might adjust the drum-kit to your fit and preference and we’ll start hitting some drums and having some fun!

I customize each lesson to meet the needs and learning style of each individual student so it’s fun and educational at the same time. Of course I have a metronome, a computer with music galore, and libraries of my own handwritten music for learning rudiments, grooves, fills, and songs that you’re interested in. We will work from books, as well, but most often I will write the music out for you that is tailored to the lesson and your ability to read music. Surely you’ll leave your lesson inspired to go home and practice all that you’ve learned. With private lessons and disciplined at-home practice, you’ll be certain to enjoy your drumming experience and will notice improvement quickly!

I offer weekly and bi-weekly private lessons. Please contact me for current availability, current rates, and to schedule your first lesson!

https://zackolsen.com/   |   (831) 297-0440  |   zolsen@zackolsen.com

 

 

 

 

 

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