NAMI Basics Class for Parents of Teens NAMI Santa Cruz County offers NAMI Basics, a free, 6-session education program for loved ones of teens (11-17) with mental health challenges. This series will be offered via Zoom. Class begins March 9th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and runs for 6 consecutive Tuesdays. Students must commit to […]
8-week Virtual Group: for families with children 2 - 12 years old This is the 1sr session of an 8-week virtual Triple P Group for families with children 2-12 years old. Individuals, couples, and any friends or family members who are helping raise children are welcome to attend. Participants must register and attend by the […]
Pick-Up Your Free Creativity Kit at the MAH We're making crafting at home a whole lot easier. At the beginning of each month swing by the MAH to pick up a new, free crafting kit that includes supplies and step-by-step instructions. Pick up your creativity kit, located on the shelves next to the Community Fridge, […]
Learn and practice Life Saving Listening Skills to Build Resilience! 3 Day Challenge - April 16 - 18, 9am Free Resilience Challenge for Parents The key ingredient to resilience is being able to experience all of our feelings, even the uncomfortable ones like fear, sadness, uncertainty, anger, anxiety, disappointment, hopelessness, and shame. We […]
Pleasure Point Murder Club Hello! If you enjoy mysteries, join us! We are the Pleasure Point Murder Club, the mystery and thriller book club hosted by Two Birds Books. Our next Zoom meeting is Friday, 4/16, 6-7 pm. We’ll be discussing Jane Harper’s The Survivors (we still have some copies available at the store—be sure […]
Santa Cruz Parent Education Nursery School Open House Fall enrollment Open now! Santa Cruz Parent Education Nursery School (SCPENS) has been supporting families with young children, 15 months through preschool, for over 45 years. SCPENS is a cooperative parent participation program, the only co-op in town with a toddler program. SCPENS provides children with a […]
Learn and practice Life Saving Listening Skills to Build Resilience! 3 Day Challenge - April 16 - 18, 9am Free Resilience Challenge for Parents The key ingredient to resilience is being able to experience all of our feelings, even the uncomfortable ones like fear, sadness, uncertainty, anger, anxiety, disappointment, hopelessness, and shame. We […]
Saturdays in the Soil It’s time to get your hands dirty! We’re excited to relaunch Saturdays in the Soil, a monthly volunteer program in our native plant garden. Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while coming together as a community (in a physically distanced manner!) to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s […]
Disciplina Positiva Disfrutando Los Primeros Años 0-5 Sábado 10-11:15am a través de Zoom Positive Discipline sesiones de apoyo familiar para familias de los condados de Monterey y Santa Cruz con niños de 0-5 años. ¡Esta reunión virtual de 4 semanas le brindará gran alegría, compasión y herramientas para disfrutar (no solo sobrevivir y soportar) los […]
Learn and practice Life Saving Listening Skills to Build Resilience! 3 Day Challenge - April 16 - 18, 9am Free Resilience Challenge for Parents The key ingredient to resilience is being able to experience all of our feelings, even the uncomfortable ones like fear, sadness, uncertainty, anger, anxiety, disappointment, hopelessness, and shame. We […]
Grow your own Native Wildflowers Kit Earth Day is April 22nd. In celebration of Earth Day, pick-up a Grab & Go kit, "Grow your own Native Wildflowers," at any open branch during Grab & Go Services. Kits will be available beginning April 19th and will be first-come, first-served, while supplies last. Grab & Go Services Hours […]
NAMI Free Peer to Peer for Adults Please help us to spread the word about our NAMI Peer-to-Peer class. This is a no-cost, 8-session class series for adults with mental health challenges. Our Spring 2021 class will run for 8 consecutive Saturdays, starting April 10th, from 11:30am to 1:30pm It will be offered via Zoom […]
Building Children's Communication & Problem-Solving Skills Tuesdays 4/6 - 4/27, 6pm Attend this FREE 4-week virtual parenting group to learn: • How to teach children communication skills by talking, reading, singing & playing • How to teach your child to express emotions in healthy, appropriate ways • Tips for teaching children problem-solving skills Presented in […]
How to Be An Antiracist Join community members across California and Dr. Ibram X. Kendi to discuss How to Be An Antiracist, a 2021 Book to Action selection and the 2020-2021 Book in Common at Chico State. Dr. Kendi will participate in a conversation on April 21 from 5:30-6:30pm, moderated by Dr. Kim Jaxon, Professor […]
8-week Virtual Group: for families with children 2 - 12 years old This is the 1sr session of an 8-week virtual Triple P Group for families with children 2-12 years old. Individuals, couples, and any friends or family members who are helping raise children are welcome to attend. Participants must register and attend by the […]
