Santa Cruz Dance Week April 25-29 We want to hear from YOU! This year the event will look different, but we will be highlighting the flexibility, passion and resilience that the dance community has demonstrated over the last year! Here are three ways in which YOU can participate: 1.) Social Media Campaign- A Year of […]
Monthly Baby Stuff Swap Last Monday of the month Join us on the last Monday of each month to swap baby stuff with other mamas in our community! Bring what you would like to offer and take what you need. This swap takes place right after Strides 360 in the park! New to FIT4MOM?? Join […]
In-Person Tech Help Felton Library Mondays 10am - 12pm through May 9 Are you stuck with a technology question? Our tech savvy and bilingual (English/Spanish) staff at the Felton Library would like to help you troubleshoot your issue with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Fixing broken hardware or software is not within our scope. […]
Santa Cruz Dance Week April 25-29 We want to hear from YOU! This year the event will look different, but we will be highlighting the flexibility, passion and resilience that the dance community has demonstrated over the last year! Here are three ways in which YOU can participate: 1.) Social Media Campaign- A Year of […]
Grupo Virtual Triple P - Para familias con adolescentes de 13-16 años Cada martes, 6 – 8 pm, del 12 de abril al 31 de mayo Asista a este Grupo de Triple P de 8 sesiones para aprender estrategias sencillas para ayudarle a: • Construir relaciones positivas con su adolescente • Entender y reconocer las […]
Santa Cruz Dance Week April 25-29 We want to hear from YOU! This year the event will look different, but we will be highlighting the flexibility, passion and resilience that the dance community has demonstrated over the last year! Here are three ways in which YOU can participate: 1.) Social Media Campaign- A Year of […]
R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail La Selva Beach Wednesdays 3 - 5pm R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online calendar - www.santacruzpl.org/calendar or call our Tel-Info […]
Afterschool STEAM: Minecraft Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30 through May 4 Learn how to survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18. Space is limited to 18 on a first-come basis. No advance registration. Wednesdays: Capitola Branch, 2005 Wharf Rd. 3:30-5:30 Thursdays: La Selva Beach Branch, 316 Estrella Ave. 4:00-5:30
Santa Cruz Dance Week April 25-29 We want to hear from YOU! This year the event will look different, but we will be highlighting the flexibility, passion and resilience that the dance community has demonstrated over the last year! Here are three ways in which YOU can participate: 1.) Social Media Campaign- A Year of […]
R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Downtown Thursdays 3– 5pm through May 19 R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online calendar www.santacruzpl.org/calendar or call our Tel-Info staff […]
R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Capitola & La Selva Beach Thursdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Downtown R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online […]
Friday Pet Food Pantry Fridays 2-5pm Just a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm! Donate anytime!
Rocks Rock! Saturday, April 30, 10am - 3pm Prepare to dig deep into rocks and minerals at our April Science Saturday event: "Rocks Rock!" this Saturday, April 30th from 10-3:00! We are partnering with the Carmel Valley Gem and Mineral Society to put on an event the whole family will love! Come learn how rocks […]
Visit the Sloughs Watsonville Wetlands Watch is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and fostering of appreciation of the wetlands of the Pajaro Valley, especially involving members of the Watsonville community and the students of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Watsonville Wetlands Watch envisions a wetland ecosystem that thrives within Watsonville and the greater Pajaro […]
In-Person Tech Help Felton Library Mondays 10am - 12pm through May 9 Are you stuck with a technology question? Our tech savvy and bilingual (English/Spanish) staff at the Felton Library would like to help you troubleshoot your issue with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Fixing broken hardware or software is not within our scope. […]
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 […]
Arboretum Free Day First Tuesdays The first Tuesday of the month is free to non-members. The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum is a conservation garden of rare, endangered and extraordinary plants from around the world. We are open daily, 9am to 5pm.
Movie Discussion Group La Selva Beach Wednesdays 1:30 - 3pm The LSB Movie Discussion group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm. All adults are welcome. We discuss movies and TV series that are currently in the movie theaters or streaming online. For more information call 831-427-7710
R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail La Selva Beach Wednesdays 3 - 5pm R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online calendar - www.santacruzpl.org/calendar or call our Tel-Info […]
R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Capitola & La Selva Beach Thursdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Downtown R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online […]
R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Downtown Thursdays 3– 5pm through May 19 R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online calendar www.santacruzpl.org/calendar or call our Tel-Info staff […]
Friday Pet Food Pantry Fridays 2-5pm Just a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm! Donate anytime!
Birding for Beginners Saturday May 7, 8 am Join our staff for a tranquil morning filled with resident and summer-migratory birds. Learn about the birds in our park, receive a Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park birding brochure, and begin your hobby as an enthusiastic birder! Meet in the main parking lot of Henry Cowell Redwoods […]
Opening Day Celebration Free Strawberry Shortcake Saturday, May 7, 9am - 1pm The Scotts Valley Farmers' Market will throw its doors open for the 2022 season at a new location on MAY 7th! We are setting up at the BGC Joe & Linda Aliberti Clubhouse/SV Boys & Girls Club on SV Drive. Nestled up against […]
Hidden Gems Film Club Monthly 2nd Sundays, 2-5pm, January 9 - June 12 The Santa Cruz Public Libraries invite you to an afternoon of cinema. Come enjoy these "hidden gems." Foreign films, documentaries, independents and even some mainstream movies you might have missed! If you wish, bring a snack to share, and participate in the […]
In-Person Tech Help Felton Library Mondays 10am - 12pm through May 9 Are you stuck with a technology question? Our tech savvy and bilingual (English/Spanish) staff at the Felton Library would like to help you troubleshoot your issue with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Fixing broken hardware or software is not within our scope. […]
Taco Tuesday Skypark 2nd Tuesdays 5 - 8pm beginning May 10, except for 3rd Tuesday in August Join us for the first Taco Tuesday of the season at Skypark in Scotts Valley with delicious dinner from some of your favorite food trucks -- with traditional, authentic tacos and some very creative new twists, 5-8pm. For […]
Triple P Workshop: It’s Time for Potty Training Tuesday, May 10, 5:30 - 7pm Attend this FREE positive parenting workshop to learn: • How to decide when your child is ready for potty (toilet) training • How to prepare your child to use the toilet • Tips to make potty training a positive experience for […]
R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail La Selva Beach Wednesdays 3 - 5pm R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online calendar - www.santacruzpl.org/calendar or call our Tel-Info […]
R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Downtown Thursdays 3– 5pm through May 19 R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online calendar www.santacruzpl.org/calendar or call our Tel-Info staff […]
R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Capitola & La Selva Beach Thursdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Downtown R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online […]
Friday Pet Food Pantry Fridays 2-5pm Just a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm! Donate anytime!
Second Saturday Hikes New Year, New Growth. Come celebrate the new year with a short, 1.5-mile hike through Butano. Take in the majesty of the redwoods and revel in their resilience. Ponder over the new growth that has sprouted from the burn scar. This loop through the Six Bridges Trail and the main park road […]
Visit the Sloughs Watsonville Wetlands Watch is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and fostering of appreciation of the wetlands of the Pajaro Valley, especially involving members of the Watsonville community and the students of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Watsonville Wetlands Watch envisions a wetland ecosystem that thrives within Watsonville and the greater Pajaro […]
Taller Triple P: Controlando las luchas por el poder y los berrinches Monday, May 16, 6 - 7:30pm Asista a este taller GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Lo que su niño quizás esté tratando de comunicar por medio de su conducta • Cómo manejar la desobediencia sin atraparse en una lucha por el poder […]
Triple P Workshop: How to Talk to Teens About Drug Use Tuesday, May 17, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn: • How to recognize warning signs that your teen might be using drugs • Tips for talking to teens and teaching them to resist peer pressure to use drugs • Steps […]
Grupo Virtual Triple P - Para familias con adolescentes de 13-16 años Cada martes, 6 – 8 pm, del 12 de abril al 31 de mayo Asista a este Grupo de Triple P de 8 sesiones para aprender estrategias sencillas para ayudarle a: • Construir relaciones positivas con su adolescente • Entender y reconocer las […]
R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail La Selva Beach Wednesdays 3 - 5pm R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online calendar - www.santacruzpl.org/calendar or call our Tel-Info […]
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R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Capitola & La Selva Beach Thursdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Downtown R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online […]
R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Downtown Thursdays 3– 5pm through May 19 R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online calendar www.santacruzpl.org/calendar or call our Tel-Info staff […]
Friday Pet Food Pantry Fridays 2-5pm Just a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm! Donate anytime!
Saturdays in the Soil Third Saturdays 10am - 12pm It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to RSVP What to Expect […]
Saturdays in the Soil Third Saturdays, 10am-12pm It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to RSVP What to Expect -This native […]
Hike4Peace Fair Sunday, May 22, 10am PEACE through INNER PEACE We are excited to bring back this all family fun Saturday event in the forest of Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel. Come to our annual HARVEST FESTIVAL & HIKE-A-THON and pledge a student hiker (or yourself) onto one or all of the 8 Verses trails. […]
Tara Redwood School Open House Sunday, May 22, 10am - 2pm Come and meet our school director and Tara Redwood's teachers. See our school campus and learn about our curriculum. Meet many of our currently enrolled parents as well during the Hike4Peace Fair and Hike-a-thon happening above the campus' field on the same day of […]
Triple P Workshop: Taming Power Struggles & Tantrums Monday, May 23, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • What your child might be trying to communicate through their behavior • How to handle disobedience without getting stuck in a power struggle • Effective ways to prevent and manage tantrums Presented […]
Intro to E-bikes Virtual Workshop Tuesday, May 24, 12pm Tired of $6-a-gallon gas? Are you curious about making your transportation trips easier? Learn more about how e-bikes can help conquer your commute, saving you both time and money. From hauling kids, to arriving to work sweat-free, this workshop will explore e-bike options for a diversity […]
How to Write a Comic Tuesday, May 24, 4:30pm Being able to draw is great, but how does one go about writing a comic? Join us for an interview with Dave Scheidt, co-creator of Agents of SLAM and Mayor Good Boy, and writer of Adventure Time, Avatar, and Trolls graphic novels where he will talk […]
CHP Teen Start Smart Wednesday, May 25, 6-8pm Start Smart is an exciting, free class presented by the California Highway Patrol, aimed at helping teenage drivers become more aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver. Parents and/or guardians are required to attend with their teenage driver as they […]
R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Capitola & La Selva Beach Thursdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Downtown R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online […]
Triple P 8-Week Virtual Parenting Group (for families with children 2-12 years old) Thursdays, 6 – 8 pm, April 7 – May 26 Attend this 8-week virtual Triple P Group to meet other families and learn simple strategies to help you: • Strengthen relationships in your family • Encourage positive behaviors • Teach your child […]
"Grounded In Nature—The California Central Coast" Friday, May 27 ~ Friday, June 3 Things are happening! More progress on the exhibition installation "Grounded In Nature—The California Central Coast" opens on May 27th at Santa Cruz Art League We are pleased to present a solo exhibition of iconic Santa Cruz native Ed Penniman’s artworks. Save the […]
Friday Pet Food Pantry Fridays 2-5pm Just a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm! Donate anytime!
Longboard Union Memorial Day Surf Contest Sat & Sun, May 28 - 29, 7am - 4pm The Annual Santa Cruz Longboard Union Memorial Day Surf Contest will be at Steamer Lane this weekend! Longboarders from across the state take over Steamer Lane each Memorial Day weekend, as nearly 200 contestants compete in the longest-running longboard […]
Visit the Sloughs Watsonville Wetlands Watch is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and fostering of appreciation of the wetlands of the Pajaro Valley, especially involving members of the Watsonville community and the students of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Watsonville Wetlands Watch envisions a wetland ecosystem that thrives within Watsonville and the greater Pajaro […]
NAMI Peer-to-Peer Free Class for Adults with Mental Health Challenges Tuesdays, September 12th, 6 - 8pm A NAMI Peer-to-Peer class has been scheduled for Fall 2023! This is a free class for adults with mental health conditions. Please see flyer attached to distribute to anyone who may be interested, including clients, providers, and family members. […]
Longboard Union Memorial Day Surf Contest Sat & Sun, May 28 - 29, 7am - 4pm The Annual Santa Cruz Longboard Union Memorial Day Surf Contest will be at Steamer Lane this weekend! Longboarders from across the state take over Steamer Lane each Memorial Day weekend, as nearly 200 contestants compete in the longest-running longboard […]
Santa Cruz Sandhills Tour Sunday, May 29, 10am Join us for an approximately 2 mile guided walk through Santa Cruz’s most sensitive ecosystem: The Sandhills. Learn all about the creation and origin, as well as the uniquely adapted plants and animals found in this area. Come experience a landscape that you would not expect to […]
Monthly Baby Stuff Swap Last Monday of the month Join us on the last Monday of each month to swap baby stuff with other mamas in our community! Bring what you would like to offer and take what you need. This swap takes place right after Strides 360 in the park! New to FIT4MOM?? Join […]
PreKindergarten for Kids: a Town Hall for Families Tuesday, May 31, 5 – 6:15 pm Register: https://bit.ly/PreK4Kids-May31 Attend this free, bilingual virtual event to learn about California's goal for "Universal PreKindergarten" (UPK), options for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and preschool, and tips and resources for enrolling their children in TK and preschool. Register and share this […]
Prekínder para Niños: Una reunión comunitaria para familias 31 de mayo, de 5 - 6:15pm Por Zoom en inglés con interpretación simultánea al español. Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/PreK4Kids-May31 Asista a este evento virtual gratuito y bilingüe para aprender sobre la meta de California para el "Prekínder Universal " (UPK), opciones para el Kínder Transicional (TK) y la […]
Movie Discussion Group La Selva Beach Wednesdays 1:30 - 3pm The LSB Movie Discussion group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm. All adults are welcome. We discuss movies and TV series that are currently in the movie theaters or streaming online. For more information call 831-427-7710
Santa Cruz Launchpad 2022 Wednesday, June 1, 5 - 8pm Annual UCSC CIED pitch competition + Santa Cruz Works job fair For the 5th year, this event combines exciting student business plan teams competing for $40,000 in cash prizes, plus a community job fair with 15+ local companies offering 200+ jobs for seasoned professionals and […]
R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Capitola & La Selva Beach Thursdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Downtown R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online […]
Friday Pet Food Pantry Fridays 2-5pm Just a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm! Donate anytime!
"Grounded In Nature—The California Central Coast" Friday, May 27 ~ Friday, June 3 Things are happening! More progress on the exhibition installation "Grounded In Nature—The California Central Coast" opens on May 27th at Santa Cruz Art League We are pleased to present a solo exhibition of iconic Santa Cruz native Ed Penniman’s artworks. Save the […]
Japanese Cultural Fair Saturday, June 4, 11am - 6pm The purpose of the Japanese Cultural Fair is to provide an opportunity for the community to increase its awareness and understanding of Japanese culture. We believe that through increased education and exposure to the culture of Japan, we can help to improve mutual understanding among neighbors […]
NAMI Peer-to-Peer Free Class for Adults with Mental Health Challenges Tuesdays, September 12th, 6 - 8pm A NAMI Peer-to-Peer class has been scheduled for Fall 2023! This is a free class for adults with mental health conditions. Please see flyer attached to distribute to anyone who may be interested, including clients, providers, and family members. […]
