Events

Fall 2023 PAWS Tier 1 Junior Programs Ages 7 - 9 PAWS Tier 1 Junior Program (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) (Ages 7-9) This very popular animal-filled after-school program teaches our student volunteers to recognize and respect animal needs. It allows participants to nurture, play with and train our shelter dogs and cats, and walk […]

Bike Commuting 101 Wednesday, November 9, 12 - 1pm Next level commute | Lunch-and-learn | Business casual biking Are you ready to take your morning commute to the next level? Or are you just ready to give your wallet a break from gas prices? Learn from the experts about bike commuting basics including hauling gear, […]

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 […]

Create a Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece Friday, November 10, 6 - 7:30pm Ages 8 and up! Join us making Succulent Pumpkin centerpieces, an annual Art Factory tradition. We can hardly wait to share it with you. A pumpkin up to 14" and all materials are provided along with a brief lesson on succulent care. Additional mini-sized […]

Gourds Galore Saturday Morning Ceramics Saturdays, October 28 - November 11, 10 - 11am Ceramic Gourd and Pumpkin Sculptures: Create a beautiful, everlasting ceramic gourd or pumpkin in this ceramics class with Teacher Danielle. Ceramic Gourd and Pumpkin Sculptures: Create a beautiful, everlasting ceramic gourd or pumpkin in this ceramics class with Teacher Danielle. From […]

Glimpses of World History Series to Begin at La Selva Beach Branch Library Second and fourth Saturdays in January, February, and March, 1 - 2 Dr. Robert Strayer, Ph.D of European and African History, presents a series of six illustrated talks dealing with particular topics in world history and their implications for the present. These free events take […]

Fullpower: Introduction to Physical Self-Defense Saturday, November 12, 10 -11am In our Fullpower Introduction to Physical Self-Defense online program, adults of all ages as well as teens age 15-17 learn how to: *Interrupt the Pattern of Attack *Spot trouble early- and avoid it *Deal confidently with threats and harassment *Take the lead with friends to […]

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 […]

United Against Hate Sunday, November 19, 4pm Bystander Intervention Training teaches bystanders about the principles of nonviolence and de-escalation techniques. In this training participants learn hands-on skills about how to de-escalate a hate incident before it leads to violence, how to create a safe space, and how to support the person being targeted. This training […]