Calling All Youth Volunteers! The YouthSERVE Summer Institute kicks off on June 17th! Powered by the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, this free 4-week program helps youth ages 11+ gain new skills, make new friends, earn community service hours, all while learning to use their superpowers to transform our community through volunteering! Work with […]
Summer Reading Craft at Downtown Library: Paint and Pot Tuesdays, 1-2pm: June: 11, June 25, July 23 Book Bag Decorating June 11: Get ready for summer reading by decorating your own book bag to hold all of those books. All supplies will be provided. https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12320387 Paint and Pot June 25: Join our summer reading craft […]
Tai Chi in the Library Thursdays 10 - 11am Are you ready to experience the ancient art of Tai Chi amidst the serene ambiance of your local library? What is Tai Chi? Tai Chi is a gentle, flowing martial art that originated in ancient China. It's known for its graceful movements, deep breathing techniques, and […]
Earth-Friendly Gardening: Designing your Garden Saturday, June 29, 10am - 12pm Join the UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties for this special earth-friendly, gardening, summer workshop! Earth-friendly Gardening is Master Gardeners’ advice for creating sustainable landscapes that benefit the broader environment and make things easier for the gardener. By adopting these practices, […]
Wheelin’ Bball 2024 at Franich Park Saturday, June 29, 11:30am-1:30pm Join us for Wheelin’ Bball 2024 at Franich Park in Watsonville! Make sure to join us for the Kickoff event on June 29th from 11:30am-1:30pm. It will be an exciting event full of wheelchair basketball. Although registration is not required, we would greatly appreciate the […]
Journal Writing Workshop with Magdalena Montagne Saturday, June 29, 1 - 3pm Scientific research has shown that a writing practice can help calm and dissipate stress. Getting feelings down on the page helps us gain perspective and awareness, offering a sense of relief and release. Besides this, journal writing is a great way to record […]
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities Sundays 2 - 4pm Join our in person art class for people with disabilities at Claraty Arts Center in Santa Cruz. Adaptive art projects and space to work outside or inside and to share time with your family and work on a creative art project. It's for […]
First Tuesdays FREE Stroller Strides + Playgroup Join us for a FREE Stroller Strides® workout + playgroup on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 9:30 AM at Seascape Park in Aptos! What is Stroller Strides? Stroller Strides is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout is […]
Tai Chi in the Library Thursdays 10 - 11am Are you ready to experience the ancient art of Tai Chi amidst the serene ambiance of your local library? What is Tai Chi? Tai Chi is a gentle, flowing martial art that originated in ancient China. It's known for its graceful movements, deep breathing techniques, and […]
Home Depot Kids Workshops 1st Saturdays of the month, 9am - 12pm Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. Soquel , 2600 41st Avenue, Soquel, 95073, (831)462-5650 Register 355 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076,(831)786-9877, Register
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities Sundays 2 - 4pm Join our in person art class for people with disabilities at Claraty Arts Center in Santa Cruz. Adaptive art projects and space to work outside or inside and to share time with your family and work on a creative art project. It's for […]
Spots Available for Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s Summer Intensive Monday-Friday, July 8 - 12, 9am - 3pm Santa Cruz Shakespeare is offering a new summer Shakespeare intensive program for high school students, ages 14-18. Students will be guided through practical exercises to prepare them to take center stage in an abridged version of As You Like […]
Lesson Plan Party Workshop Monday, July 8, 10am-1pm Need inspiration and direction to get your art projects planned? I got your back! Join me for a one-hour Lesson Plan Party workshop full of project ideas that will engage your art room all year long! By the end of the hour you’ll walk away with a […]
Nature Journal Studio 2nd Wednesdaysof the month, 6:30 - 8pm Nature journaling can help us view the natural world with new perspectives, learn about our surroundings, and see the extraordinary in the ordinary. During monthly Nature Journal Studio sessions at the Museum, Melinda Nakagawa will guide you through a topic as we practice skills in […]
Creative Art Workshops for Teens April 4 & 18: Gelli Printing May 2 & 16: Markmaking/collaging June 6 & 20: Basic Bookmaking July 11 & 25: Slow Stitching Join local artist Ruth Dailey at the Scotts Valley library for workshops where teens can learn new skills to express their creativity! Ruth has been creating art […]
