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Event Series R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Downtown

R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Downtown

Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Public Library 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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  […]

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Event Series R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail – Capitola

R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail – Capitola

Capitola Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

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Event Series Afterschool STEAM: Minecraft La Selva Beach

Afterschool STEAM: Minecraft La Selva Beach

La Selva Beach Library 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, United States

Afterschool STEAM: Minecraft Thursdays 4 - 5:30pm through May 5 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. Thursdays: La Selva Beach Branch, 316 Estrella Ave. 4:00-5:30 Wednesdays: Capitola Branch, 2005 Wharf Rd. 3:30-5:30

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Friday Pet Food Pantry

SPCA CA, United States

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!

Event Series Hike with Docents Gray Whale Cove Trail

Hike with Docents Gray Whale Cove Trail

Butano State Park 1500 Cloverdale Rd, Pescadero, CA, United States

Hike with Docents Gray Whale Cove Trail Saturdays 10am - 12pm, 2/12, 3/12 & 4/9 Join State Park Docents for a two-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at State Parks’ McNee Ranch at Montara. Enjoy a moderate 2-mile hike overlooking the California coast. From the trail, you will be able to view […]

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Family Fun: Birding at Struve Slough!

Struve Slough Watsonville, CA, United States

Family Fun: Birding at Struve Slough! March 12, 10am - 12pm For this month’s Family Fun event hosted by the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, we will be exploring the birds of Struve Slough in Watsonville! Educators from the Bird School Project will provide binoculars and lead families on a guided tour of the […]

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Family Opera: My Head is Full of Colors – An Opera for All Ages

UCSC Mainstage Theater UCSC Campus, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Family Opera: My Head is Full of Colors - An Opera for All Ages Saturday March 12, 11am and 1pm Audiences of all ages are invited to two FREE matinee performances of the one-act opera: My Head is Full of Colors. Please see important admission and COVID-19 requirements below. Maria awakes one morning to find […]

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Event Series Old-Growth Redwood Tours

Old-Growth Redwood Tours

Henry Cowell State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United States

Old-Growth Redwood Tours Saturdays 12 - 1pm, Jan 1 - Mar 26 Are there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth trees left? Learn the answer to these questions and more every Saturday when you take a walk through […]

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Event Series Historic Ranch Ground Tours

Historic Ranch Ground Tours

Wilder Ranch 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Historic Ranch Ground Tours Saturdays 1 - 2pm, Jan 1 - April 17 Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns, and other historic buildings. The vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited […]

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Birding for Beginners

Henry Cowell State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United States

Birding for Beginners Sunday, March 13, 9 - 10am Join State Park Interpreter Dylan McManus for a tranquil morning filled with resident and migratory birds. Learn about the birds in our park and ways to participate in birding community science, receive a Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park birding brochure, and begin your hobby as an […]

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Butano Guided Hikes

Butano State Park 1500 Cloverdale Rd, Pescadero, CA, United States

Butano Guided Hikes Sunday, March 13, 10m - 12:00pm Join a State Parks Interpreter for a two mile hike through the riparian, redwood, and oak woodland habitats of Butano State Park. You will learn about the different flora that live in these distinct habitats along the Six Bridges and Jackson Flats trails. Meet at the […]

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Event Series Historic Ranch Ground Tours

Historic Ranch Ground Tours

Wilder Ranch 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Historic Ranch Ground Tours Saturdays 1 - 2pm, Jan 1 - April 17 Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns, and other historic buildings. The vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited […]

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Event Series Hidden Gems Film Club

Hidden Gems Film Club

Capitola Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

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Event Series In-Person Tech Help Felton Library

In-Person Tech Help Felton Library

Felton Library 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, United States

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. […]

Taller Triple P: Estrategias para ayudar a los adolescentes a manejar la ansiedad

Zoom CA, United States

Taller Triple P: Estrategias para ayudar a los adolescentes a manejar la ansiedad Monday, March 14, 6 - 7:30pm Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Causas comunes y señales de ansiedad en los adolescentes • Qué hacer si su adolescente es ansioso • Consejos para ayudar a los adolescentes a […]

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