Summer Movie Nights in Saratoga

El Quito Park 12855 Paseo Presada, Saratoga, CA, United States

Summer Movie Nights in Saratoga June 17, July 15, August 19 at sundown Mark your calendars for free, family-friendly movie nights in El Quito Park (12855 Paseo Presada) every third Friday this summer! Movies will be played at sundown, but come early to find a good spot and visit resource tables hosted by community organizations. June […]

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Free Movies at the Beach

Beach Boardwalk Cocoanut Grove 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Free Movies at the Beach Fridays, 9pm, June 17 - August 12 In front of the Colonnade There’s nothing like watching free, favorite movies right on the beach with the smell of kettle corn, corn dogs, and saltwater taffy filling the air! Bring the family and your blanket or low-back chair and join us! Music and movies […]

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Event Series Saturdays in the Soil

Saturdays in the Soil

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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 […]

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Event Series Saturdays in the Soil

Saturdays in the Soil

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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 […]

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Jungle James Animal Adventures

Harvey West Park 326 Evergreen St,, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Jungle James Animal Adventures 12pm-1pm, Saturday June 18, Harvey West Park in the Redwood Picnic Area 3pm-4pm, Saturday June 18th La Selva Beach Branch Library Join Jungle James and his animal friends this Saturday for the ultimate animal viewing and interactive experience!  This engaging 1-hour program features 5-6 reptiles from around the world, and educates […]

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Jungle James Animal Adventures at La Selva Beach Library

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

Jungle James Animal Adventures at La Selva Beach Library Saturday, June 19, 3 - 4pm Join Jungle James and his animal friends at the La Selva Beach branch for the ultimate animal viewing and interactive experience! https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9106180 This engaging 1-hour program features 5-6 reptiles from around the world and educates children about each animal’s habitat, […]

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Explore Oceans of Possibilities

Watsonville Public Library 275 Main St Suite 100, Watsonville, CA, United States

Explore Oceans of Possibilities Monday, June 6 - July 31 Explore Oceans of Possibilities with art, nature, technology, crafts, trivia and film screenings at Watsonville Library this summer while reading your way to fun rewards. Our annual Summer Reading Program begins on Monday, June 6th ~ you can sign up and participate online with the […]

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Event Series Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club

Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club

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

Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm, through October 4 Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club invites you to come and play chess, one of the world’s oldest and most popular games, against other kids! One-hour meetings include 15 minutes of instruction by chess master Dana Mackenzie. For ages 6-18. We welcome all skill levels, but […]

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Perler Bead Crafts

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

Perler Bead Crafts Wednesday, June 22, 1 - 2:30 pm Perler beads are small, heat activated beads that you can lay on a mat to create interesting patterns. Then, after you apply heat, the beads will fuse together creating your design into a single work of art! These beads can be arranged into any shape or pattern […]

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Reading in the Redwoods Book Club

Virtual CA, United States

Reading in the Redwoods 4th Wednesday, 6 - 7:30pm Felton - Virtual Book Discussion The book for June is The Red Tent, by Anita Diamant. The Red Tent is a reimagining of the story of Dinah, the only daughter of Jacob, the man who, according to the Bible wrestled an angel and won the name […]

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Seminario Triple P: Cómo Criar Hijos Resistentes

Zoom CA, United States

Seminario Triple P: Cómo Criar Hijos Resistentes Wednesday, June 22, 6 - 7:30pm Asista a este seminario virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender cómo ayudar a sus hijos a: • Expresar sentimientos de manera adecuada. • Desarrollar una perspectiva positiva. • Manejar situaciones estresantes de la vida. Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Hijos-Resistentes-22Junio Presentado en ESPAÑOL por Zoom. Este […]

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NAMI Family Support Group ​for Parents/Caregivers of Youth

Zoom CA, United States

NAMI Family Support Group ​for Parents/Caregivers of Youth (11-17) 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:30 - 8pm Please join us for our upcoming free, drop-in support group for parents/caregivers of youth (11-17) with mental health challenges. Next group will be this Wednesday, June 22nd from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. We are in need of more facilitators […]

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Event Series Preschool Storytime Downtown

Preschool Storytime Downtown

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

Preschool Storytime Downtown Thursdays Downtown 10:30 - 11am   Preschool Storytime meets in the upstairs meeting room at the Downtown Library!  We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment.  This 30 minute program is intended for children aged 0-6.  Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week.

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Event Series Preschool Storytime Felton

Preschool Storytime Felton

Felton Branch Library- New 6121 Gushee St., Felton, CA, United States

Preschool Storytime Felton Thursdays, Felton, 11am  - 12pm, through Dec. 22 Preschool Storytime Felton meets in the the Felton Library to share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment.  This 60 minute program is intended for children aged 0-6.  Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week. Join Librarian Jackie in JJune for a […]

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