Santa Cruz Parent

Creating Compassionate Cultures Program for Children
2024-09-14 10:30 - 13:30, 2024-09-21 10:30 - 13:30, 2024-09-28 10:30 - 13:30, 2024-10-05 10:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tara Redwood School, 5810 Prescott Rd, Soquel, CA, 95073, United States
Creating Compassionate Cultures Program for Children (CCC) Program for Children
Saturdays 10:30am-1pm, September 14-October 5
Every autumn Tara Redwood School offers a course for parents to learn about the Creating Compassionate Culture curriculum that is the heart of our school. Parents and /or caregivers will be able to experience what their children are learning in the classroom, and use these skills for themselves at home.
This year we are offering a Compassionate Cultures program for the children as well! Same day & time as the parent /caregiver course.
The CCC program for Parents introduces the philosophical foundation and practical application for the curriculum taught in CCC schools. Workshops focus on how the CCC program and methodology can be integrated at home to enhance happy, compassionate family cultures.
If you are interested in enrolling your child in the series, please register now. If you enroll your child in the children’s program you also need to be enrolled in the parents class. Use the link below to register for the parents class.
Based on registration, we plan to have two age groups: 2-4 years old and 5-9 years old.
Parents: Sliding Scale $1.00 to $108.00
Parent Course, register here: https://landofmedicinebuddha.org/retreat-guru/789/parenting-with-compassion-wisdom/
Children: Sliding scale to $30
Children Class, register here: https://landofmedicinebuddha.org/retreat-guru/792/ccc-program-for-children/

In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
2024-09-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Claraty Arts, 1725 Seabright Avenue, Suite C, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
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 the whole family – all are welcomed! This will be a great relaxing creative time adaptive to all needs, come out and express yourself! Caregiver must stay and help the participant – this is not a drop off!
Drop ins Welcomed!
$10 cash donation appreciated for art supplies

1725 Seabright Avenue, Suite C., Santa Cruz, CA

Click here to reserve your seat at art class

Connect with Nature and Increase Creativity
2024-09-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Henry Cowell State Park, 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Connect with nature and increase creativity
Wednesday, September 18, 2-5pm
Are you ready to connect with nature and become more creative?  Would you like to write with more ease and joy?
This class will explore how connecting with nature inspires our writing, and how writing can lead us into a deep and nourishing connection with nature.Together we’ll experience easy and enjoyable ways to immerse in nature, get our pens moving, and tap into natural creativity. Through a series of gentle nature awareness and writing practices, we will open to receive inspiration from tall redwoods, lush ferns, and the flowing creek.
We’ll discover how writing not just about but with the natural world frees up our creativity and takes us to wonderful and surprising places. Sharing writing will be invited but not required. Expect to leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, with some new writing that you love and tools to help you draw on nature for inspiration and support wherever you are.
This is a gentle, experiential program—not a vigorous hike. We will walk about half a mile and spend more time sitting than walking. Most of the activities will be done near the creek.
Class meets at the parking lot at the main entrance to Fall Creek. Note that there are no restrooms in this park. Those who register will receive more detailed directions and information via email.
Fall Creek Unit of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Registration is open! https://www.mountainparks.org/…/naturally-creative…

Kai Siedenburg

Kai Siedenburg is a poet, nature connection guide, and Ecotherapist who is passionate about helping people connect with nature as a path to greater peace, joy, and healing. Kai has lived in Santa Cruz for 36 years and has a deep and co-creative relationship with our local lands and waters. She is the author of three books of nature poetry and practices, Poems of Earth and Spirit, Space Between the Stones, and Love Poems from the Earth. Her teaching approach is rooted in listening to nature, infused with love for people and the Earth, and informed by 30-plus years’ experience. Learn more about Kai at www.OurNatureConnection.com.

May 25, 2023

Free Thriller Dance Classes
2024-09-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Londen Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Thriller Dance Classes are back!
Saturdays 10am – 12 pm, September 21 – October 12
London Nelson Community Center
CALLING ALL ZOMBIES!!! Free, drop in classes taught by volunteer instructors with previous zombie experience. Open to all ages and abilities. No experience necessary! All are welcome to join in the fun.
Two Thriller performances!

Halloween Mask Making Festival – Saturday, October 19 at 1:00 and 3:00 pm in Laurel Park
Thrill the World event – Saturday, October 25 at 3:00 pm in Laurel Park.

Flash Mob performance opportunities will be posted in class (all performances optional). Please spread the word and bring your friends for SUPER FUN FREE THRILLER DANCE CLASSES with your favorite zombie crew!!
XOXO, Your Volunteer Zombie
Practice at home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPKflp1r7ys>

Free Thriller Dance Classes 2024
2024-09-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Londen Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Thriller Dance Classes are back!
Saturdays 10am – 12 pm, September 21 – October 12
London Nelson Community Center
CALLING ALL ZOMBIES!!! Free, drop in classes taught by volunteer instructors with previous zombie experience. Open to all ages and abilities. No experience necessary! All are welcome to join in the fun.
Two Thriller performances!
Halloween Mask Making Festival – Saturday, October 19 at 1:00 and 3:00 pm in Laurel Park
Thrill the World event – Saturday, October 25 at 3:00 pm in Laurel Park.

Flash Mob performance opportunities will be posted in class (all performances optional). Please spread the word and bring your friends for SUPER FUN FREE THRILLER DANCE CLASSES with your favorite zombie crew!!

XOXO, Your Volunteer Zombie Team!

Practice at home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPKflp1r7ys

Gardening with Native Plants and Starting Wildflowers from Seed
2024-09-21 10:30 | Live Oak Annex, 979 17th St, Santa Cruz, 95062
Gardening with Native Plants and Starting Wildflowers from Seed

Saturday, September 21, 10:30-11:30pm
Come and learn about the amazing and diverse native flora of Santa Cruz County. Many of these species are great additions to home landscapes as demonstrated in the adjacent Felton Discovery Park Garden.
Gardening with native plants has so many benefits from supporting pollinators and biodiversity to saving water and promoting climate resilience. Fall is a great time to begin to add native plants to your home landscape and the Santa Cruz Public Library has a wealth of resources to help us garden with land stewardship in mind.
After a presentation, we’ll go outside to have a hands on workshop on starting and saving seeds for future planting. You will go home with baby seedlings, seeds and a list of helpful books that can be checked out from the library’s amazing collection. All materials will be provided but bring a pair of gloves if desired.
Community-led Learning Instructor Bio: Janice Kuch is a UC Master Gardener and has been gardening with California Native Plants for over 20 years.
Register here or just come on in!

Parenting with Compassion and Wisdom With Pam Cayton
2024-09-21 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-09-28 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-05 10:30 - 12:30 | Tara Redwood School, 5810 Prescott Rd, Soquel, CA, 95073, United States
Parenting with Compassion and Wisdom With Pam Cayton
Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm, September 14 – October 5

Every autumn Tara Redwood School offers a course for parents to learn about the Creating Compassionate Culture curriculum that is the heart of our school. Join us for our course, Parenting with Compassion and Wisdom.
Parents and /or caregivers will be able to experience what their children are learning in the classroom, and use these skills for themselves at home.
Program is both in person and on ZOOM.
The CCC program for Parents introduces the philosophical foundation and practical application for the curriculum taught in CCC schools. Workshops focus on how the CCC program and methodology can be integrated at home to enhance happy, compassionate family cultures.

This year we are offering a course for the children as well! Same day & time as the parent /caregiver course.
Parents: Sliding Scale $1.00 to $108.00
Parent Course, register here: https://landofmedicinebuddha.org/retreat-guru/789/parenting-with-compassion-wisdom/
Children: Sliding scale to $30
Children Class, register here: https://landofmedicinebuddha.org/retreat-guru/792/ccc-program-for-children/

Musical ME at the Live Oak Library Annex
2024-09-21 13:30 - 14:30 | Live Oak Library Annex, 979 17th Ave., Santa Cruz, 95062, United States
Musical ME at the Live Oak Library Annex
Saturday 1:30-2:30pm, September 21

Musical Me ofrece un espectáculo musical interactivo y divertido para niños y adultos. Este programa bilingüe celebra el mes de la herencia latinoamericana.
Para más información, por favor llama al 831-427-7713
Musical Me provides a fun interactive musical performance for children and adults alike.
This bilingual program celebrates Latinx Heritage month.
For more information please call 831.427.7713

DJ Skills Workshop with DJ Yuka Yu
2024-09-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Felton Library, 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
DJ Skills Workshop with DJ Yuka Yu
3rd Saturdays, 2 – 3:30pm, June 15 – September 21

June 15
July 20
August 17
September 21
Ever wanted to learn how to DJ? We’ve got you covered! Join our Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) as we host a DJ Skills Workshop with DJ Yuka Yu!
Whether you already DJ or are a complete beginner, this course is a great place to get started. Learn how to download and organize your music collection, use Rekordbox to prepare your playlists, and mix harmonically.
Preparing your set – Learn about the different formats and how to download and organize your music library. Get your hands on the controls and learn how to load your tracks. From there we will go over how the DJ equipment is set-up and go over some options so that if you decide to buy your own you’ll be set to play in no time. You will have a chance to play a track on a Pioneer DDJ mixer.
This program is intended for teens ages 12 – 18.

Saturday Ceramics at The Art Factory
2024-10-05 00:00, 2024-10-12 00:00 | The Art Factory, 7960 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Saturday Ceramics at The Art Factory

Saturdays, 10-11:30am, October 5 – November 2
It’s that time of year again!
Join us for “Saturday Ceramics” at The Art Factory and dive into the fun of making ceramic gourds and pumpkins. Saturday Ceramics Drop-in sessions are back with a new and improved format! 1.5 hour classes that include clay, day-of glazing and firing so you can complete your project in just one session.
Perfect for all ages!
Bring a date, bring a friend, or make new ones at the table during this fall-themed, creative experience.

​If you would like to arrange a private party for your group please visit the Contact page.

Home Depot Kids Workshops
2024-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Home Depot Watsonville, 355 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
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

Central Coast Good Fire Fair
2024-10-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Henry Cowell State Park, 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Central Coast Good Fire Fair
Saturday, October 5, 10am-3pm
Save the date October 5! The Central Coast Good Fire Fair at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, is happening this Saturday Oct 5th, 10-3.
There will be live fire demos, hose lay races, fire ecology walks, home hardening for wildfire, food trucks and a kid zone.
Rx burn season is right around the corner, so come check it out!

Sewing for Kids
2024-10-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Downown Branch Library, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Sewing for Kids
First Saturdays 10:30am-12pm, October 5 – February 1, 2025
Join Sewing for Kids Downtown! Come make something special with us. A different hand sewing project is offered each month. For October, we are making Button Owls. No sewing experience needed.
Recommended for ages 7-12.
Registration required: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12711336

Teen Poetry Workshop with Santa Cruz County Poet Laureate Farnaz Fatemi
2024-10-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Felton Branch Library- New, 6121 Gushee St., Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Teen Poetry Workshop with Santa Cruz County Poet Laureate Farnaz Fatemi
Saturday, October 5, 11am-12pm
and explore avenues for writing poems, developing drafts of new work from prompts and other inspiration. No prior experience is necessary. This workshop is a part of our Santa Cruz County Youth Poet Laureate Program, now through spring 2025! Any county resident ages 13-18 can participate in any or all workshops. No poetry experience necessary.
Free

Scientific Illustration and Observation in Pastel
2024-10-05 12:00 - 15:00 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Scientific Illustration & Observation in Pastel

Saturday, October 5, 12pm – 3pm
Love nature, science, and art but don’t know where to start? Here is your opportunity to master a new skill and bring home your own environmentally-inspired masterpiece after just one class.
Learn the basics of chalk pastel and pencil with step-by-step instruction by a master scientific illustrator. After a nature walk to gain knowledge of local flora and fauna, apply your observations to hue composition, shading and blending techniques, color theory, mixing colors, building layers, creating a pastel palette, and more. This class is perfect for aspiring artists or creative nature lovers with no prior experience, only a passion for the arts and sciences. Participants will have a completed art piece to take home at the conclusion of the workshop.

Register

Location: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Class Size: Limited to 24 participants, open to Ages 16+, all experience levels
Class Fee: Adults $34 | $5 Off for Museum Members
Materials: All supplies are included in class fee
Instructor: Cady DeLay

About the Instructor
While originally from San Diego, Cady moved to Monterey in 2022 to study and then pursue scientific illustration. Although her location has changed, her passions remain constant: art and the ocean. Her work focuses on color and exaggerated detail to make the subject more recognizable, accessible, and fun! Recently, she has focused more on 3D pieces, starting with making a four-foot interactive model of a bottlenose dolphin to demonstrate how a dolphin’s body acclimates to diving. Cady has been an exhibiting artist in the Museum’s annual exhibit of science illustration, The Art of Nature, for the past two years.
Website: www.artdedelay.com
Instagram: @cadydelay

Accessibility and Logistics

Wear layers and be prepared to be out in the sun for part of the time.
This program will occur in the amphitheater behind the Museum. There is a ramp to get down to the amphitheater, but at the end are steps.
Leave your pets at home. Trained service animals are allowed.
Restrooms and water fountain are available inside the Museum.

Nature Journal Studio
2024-10-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
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 a group setting and share our learning with others. We will develop observation skills and awareness of nature, improve sketching skills, and practice strategies to bring the 3-dimensional world onto the page. Rather than an art class, nature journaling is about observation, curiosity, wonder, and honing these abilities.

Free with Admission Register

Sign-up for other Nature Journal Studio events.

*Free for Members and Youth under 18 | $4 General | $2 Students and Seniors

About Melinda Nakagawa
Melinda Nakagawa is a biologist, naturalist, and educator with a passion and skill for connecting people to nature. She founded Spark in Nature to guide participants to cultivate a deeper relationship with the natural world, slowing down to nature’s pace and seeing rather than just looking at the world. With an approach that bridges nature, art, and heart, she welcomes all people regardless of their skill level or background. Through her gentle guidance, hundreds of participants have awakened their spark of curiosity, sense of wonder, and connection to the natural world. Melinda has partnered with local institutions such as the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium and Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History to lead educator trainings on nature journaling. She leads the Monterey Bay Nature Journal Club’s free online Sunday sessions. She has an M.S. degree in Marine Science, and has also worked as a naturalist guide, floral designer, and wildlife rehabilitator. For the past two decades Melinda has kept nature journals and continues to learn more from nature with each journal she fills.

Young Entrepreneur Workshop
2024-10-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Santa Cruz Small Business Development (SBDC), 6500 Soquel Dr. #2100C, Aptos, 95003, United States
Young Entrepreneur Workshop (Preparation for Children’s Craft Fair)
Young Entrepreneur Workshop: October 12, 11am-12:30pm
Calling all young entrepreneurs aged 6-17! Join us for a business skills for young entrepreneurs workshop with Keith Holtaway. Are you ready to turn your creative ideas into a real business? Join us on Small Business Saturday, November 30th, for an exciting Children’s Craft Fair at the Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery. This is your chance to showcase and sell your handmade crafts, art, or other creations to the community. Limited booths are available reserve yours today!
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSelKQzQo82x4S…/viewform

Booth Fee: $20 Includes 1) one 6′ table, 2)one pre-set chair, 3) young entrepreneur workshop + 4) office hours with SBDC’s Keith HoltawayRegistration Deadline: October 12thEligibility: Kids aged 6-17. Children 14 and under must have adult supervision.

Young Entrepreneur Workshop October 12, 11am-12:30pm: Boost your business skills with an optional entrepreneur’s workshop led by Keith Holtaway, founder of Pizza My Heart and a representative from the Small Business Development Center.

The Lean Planning Canvas Workshop for kids is a fun, interactive session designed to introduce children to the basics of entrepreneurship and problem-solving. Using the Lean Canvas model—a simplified business plan on a single page—kids learn to identify problems, brainstorm solutions, and think creatively about starting their own projects!

Office Hours November 2nd 10am -12pm with Keith Holtaway: Receive 1:1 feedback and mentorship on your business idea!

Why Participate? This event is the perfect opportunity for young creators to earn money while showcasing their talents. By participating, you’ll spark your imagination, learn valuable entrepreneurship skills, and gain hands-on experience in critical thinking and problem-solving. Connect with other young entrepreneurs, build a sense of community, and discover resources that can help you take your ideas to the next level. Whether you’re selling crafts, art, or another creative venture, this is your platform to shine and profit from your passion.

Sign up today and take the first step towards your entrepreneurial journey!

Children’s Craft Fair at MOD
Young Entrepreneur Workshop: October 12, 11am-12:30pm
Craft Fair: Saturday, November 30, 10am – 1pm, FREE to attend
(Set-up from 8am – 10am, Clean-up from 1pm – 2pm)
Calling all young entrepreneurs aged 6-17! Are you ready to turn your creative ideas into a real business? Join us on Small Business Saturday, November 30th, for an exciting Children’s Craft Fair at the Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery. This is your chance to showcase and sell your handmade crafts, art, or other creations to the community. Limited booths are available reserve yours today!
Booth Fee: $20 Includes one 6′ table and one pre-set chair, young entrepreneur workshop + office hours Oct. 12 10am-12pmRegistration Deadline: October 12thEligibility: Kids aged 6-17. Children 14 and under must have adult supervision.
Young Entrepreneur Workshop October 12, 11am-12:30pm: Boost your business skills with an optional entrepreneur’s workshop led by Keith Holtaway, founder of Pizza My Heart and a representative from the Small Business Development Center.
What Can Children Sell?

Items must be appropriate and safe for sale in a children’s museum
Food items must comply with CA cottage food laws
Items must be designed, created, decorated, and or curated by children. (adult support & mentorship welcomed and encouraged as age appropriate)

https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSelKQzQo82x4S…/viewform
