Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
2022-10-20 08:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-21 08:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-22 08:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-23 08:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-24 08:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-25 08:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Thursday – Saturday, October 13 – 15

The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We are forever grateful to the loyal attendees, field trip leaders, workshop presenters, keynote speakers, local businesses, government municipalities, local non-profit organizations, and an army of volunteers who have helped to put on the festival throughout the years.
Monterey Bay has a unique natural landscape and a diversity of birds. We want to continue to highlight the magnificence of our region and create a hub where people of all backgrounds feel included and eager to explore the magical world of birds. You can look forward to interactive workshops and field trip options throughout the many communities of Monterey Bay. This festival will be full of fun community connections, food, music, and a keynote speaker.

Check out this amazing schedule: https://www.birdschoolproject.org/3day-festival-schedule

Preschool Storytime Felton
2022-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Felton Branch Library- New, 6121 Gushee St., Felton, CA, 95018, 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 storytime celebrating Pride Month! Sing songs, read stories, and take away a “DIY rainbow dancer” craft kit!
https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9416771

Make and Explore at Felton Library
2022-10-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Felton Branch Library- New, 6121 Gushee St., Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Make and Explore at Felton Library
Thursdays 3 – 5pm through January 5, 2023
Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Felton Branch Library!
Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us.
Best for children 6+. Children under 6 yrs old will need an adult present to help them. Expect to get messy! The program will take place in the Felton Library Community Room and / or patio.

Triple P Virtual Parenting Group (for families with children 2 – 12 years old)
2022-10-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom, CA, United States
Triple P Virtual Parenting Group (for families with children 2 – 12 years old)
Thursdays, September 15 – November 3, at 6 – 7:30 pm
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 new skills & behaviors
• Handle disruptive or challenging behaviors with greater confidence
• Take care of yourself as a parent
Register: https://bit.ly/TripleP-Group-Sept2022
Have questions? Contact Cori Burt at (831) 335-6600 Ext. 6605 or corib@cbridges.org
This virtual Triple P Group is FREE and open to all families in Santa Cruz County with children 2 – 12 years old!

Triple P Stepping Stones Workshop: Preventing Whining & Tantrums (for families with children with special needs)
2022-10-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom, CA, United States
Triple P Stepping Stones Workshop: Preventing Whining & Tantrums (for families with children with special needs)
Thursday, September 20, 6 – 7:30pm
Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn:
• Common reasons why children with special needs whine and have tantrums
• How to encourage your child to talk without whining
• How to prevent tantrums and encourage positive behavior
Presented in ENGLISH with Spanish interpretation on Zoom
Register to get the Zoom meeting link: https://bit.ly/Whining-Tantrums-Oct20
Got questions? Contact Stella Lauerman at (831) 594-8552 or stellalauerman@gmail.com

Taller Triple P Paso a Paso: La prevención de los lloriqueos y los berrinches
2022-10-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom, CA, United States
Taller Triple P Paso a Paso: La prevención de los lloriqueos y los berrinches
Thursday, October 29, 6 – 7:30pm
Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender:
• Razones comunes del porque los niños con necesidades especiales lloriquean y
tienen berrinches
• Cómo animar a su niño o niña a hablar sin llorar
• Cómo prevenir y manejar los berrinches y fomentar comportamientos positivos
Presentado en INGLÉS con interpretación al español por Zoom
Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Whining-Tantrums-Oct20
¿Tiene preguntas? Comuníquese con Stella Lauerman (831) 594-8552 o stellalauerman@gmail.com

Navigating Preschool Years
2022-10-20 19:30 - 20:45 | Zoom, CA, United States
Navigating Preschool Years

Thursdays 7:30pm – 8:45pm, 9/8, 9/15, 10/13, 10/20, 11/10, 11/17
These 6 virtual support and networking group sessions will have space for first time parents and experienced families to connect on the joys and challenges of parenting.
zoom.us/j/82183124096
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Preschool Storytime at Scotts Valley
2022-10-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Preschool Storytime at Scotts Valley
Fridays 11am – 12pm, through November 20

Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Friday at 11am.
https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9483528

New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support
2022-10-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom, CA, United States
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Friday, 11am – 12:30pm, beginning June 17
This support group is for parents who have experienced stillbirth or early infant loss. Our group is here to provide support and connection to parents as we know losing a baby can be an isolating and devastating experience. This group is led by trained peer facilitators who have also experienced infant loss.<
Our groups are 90 minutes (1.5 hours) in length. The first ~30 minutes is providing information, education, and establishing group guidelines. The next ~60 minutes is “talk time,” in which group members share and talk with each other. Group members must be present for the group guidelines before joining in the discussion or “talk time.”
Register at http://bit.ly/FindSupportGroup

Friday Pet Food Pantry
2022-10-21 15:00 - 17:00 | 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!

Join the World Harmony Chorus
2022-10-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-10-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Londen Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Join the World Harmony Chorus
Tuesdays, 6 – 7:30pm, starting September 20

The World Harmony Chorus fall session is starting up, and we’ll be singing songs from Scandinavia to Brazil, and many places in-between.
The Santa Cruz chorus rehearses on Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 PM, starting September 20.
Everyone is welcome, there are no auditions and no singing experience is necessary (experienced singers are also welcome, and there are solo opportunities for those who would like them). All parts are taught by ear, and musical transcriptions are provided.
All ages 9 through 99 are welcome. The chorus will perform several times throughout the year, principally in December and in the spring.
If you’ve never experienced the magic of singing in a choir, or if you’ve always thought of yourself as someone who “just can’t sing”, this is a great way to start.

Free Movies at the Beach
2022-10-21 20:00 | Beach Boardwalk Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, 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 will include a 15-minute intermission. Seating is first-come, first-served. Smoking is not permitted on the beach or Boardwalk. Alcohol and glass are prohibited on the beach. A limited number of assistive listening devices (ALD’s) are available for check-out on Friday nights at the Mini Golf kiosk inside Neptune’s Kingdom. If you require other special accommodations or would like to request Closed Captioning, please contact the Manager on Duty at least 48 hours in advance of the movie at (831) 423-5590.

June 17, The Goonies

June 24, 50 First Dates

July 1, Sing 2

July 8, Little Shop of Horrors

July 15, The Sandlot

July 22, Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)

July 29, Iron Man

August 5, Trolls

August 12, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

SPECIAL DATE! Saturday, October 29, The Lost Boys

Saratoga Citywide Scarecrow Competition
2022-10-22 | Saratoga Village, Big Basin Way off Highway 9, Saratoga, CA, United States
Saratoga Citywide Scarecrow Competition
Scarecrow Display, October 1 – 31
The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce and the Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council invite all Saratoga residents, businesses, schools, and organizations to participate in our 3rd Annual Citywide Scarecrow Competition. Scarecrows will be displayed in the Historic Saratoga Village from October 1 – 31.
Your participation is easy. You must create a homemade scarecrow to display in your front yard, business, school, or organization. Store-bought scarecrows will not be entered into the competition.
New this year, scarecrows will be judged by a committee at the end of October. Please see below for the competition deadlines if you would like your scarecrow to be included in the judging.
Four Categories for awards:
Scariest Scarecrow – Prize a $50 gift card for a Saratoga restaurant of your choice.
Funniest Scarecrow – Prize a $50 gift card for a Saratoga restaurant of your choice.
Most Creative Scarecrow – Prize a $50 gift card for a Saratoga restaurant of your choice.
Best Organization/School Scarecrow – Gift basket (value $50)

Join Our New Ping Pong Club
2022-10-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Join Our New Ping Pong Club
4th Saturdays 12 – 2pm through February 25, 2023

Love ping-pong? Scotts Valley Library has a new new ping pong club for teens and adults.
The group meets every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 12pm to 2pm at the patio.
The club is open to ages 12 and up, materials are provided and all levels of experience are welcome.
The number of players is limited to 12 so pre-registration is highly encouraged.

Halloween Horrors Film Competition
2022-10-22 12:30 - 20:00 | Londen Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Halloween Horrors Film Competition & Mask Making Celebration
Saturday, October 22, 12 – 8pm

Like making films with your friends? Registration is live for the 3rd Annual Halloween Horrors Film Competition! Gather your team, choose your category, write a script, choose your cast & start filming!

2022 Halloween and Mask Making Festival on Saturday, October 22:

Mask Making from 12-4pm (FREE)
Family-friendly Haunted House from 12-3 pm (FREE)
Thrill the World Dance: 3 – 3:15pm
Extra Scary Version of the Haunted House 6-8pm ($5 admission)

*All in-person events will be dependent on the current health and safety guidelines as provided from the CDC and the Santa Cruz County Public Health Department.

Triple P Workshop: Balancing Work & Family
2022-10-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom, CA, United States
Triple P Workshop: Balancing Work & Family
Saturday 1 – 2pm, October 22
Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn:
• Common challenges with balancing work and family responsibilities
• Tools to help prevent work-related stress from affecting your home life
• Tips for setting healthy boundaries between work life and home life
Presented IN ENGLISH on Zoom
Register: https://bit.ly/Work-Family-Balance-Oct22
Got questions? Contact Mayra Martinez at (831) 288-2856 or mayram@cbridges.org

Imagine and Create Your Own Animated Movie
2022-10-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Felton Branch Library- New, 6121 Gushee St., Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Imagine and Create Your Own Animated Movie
Saturday, October 8, 1 – 3pm
Create and bring your stories to life! Work as part of a team and make friends who share your interests as you explore digital animation software. This FREE 6-week course will walk you through story ideas, storyboarding, animation software, and creating your final video. All equipment and training included.
Intended for Santa Cruz County youth, between 12 – 18 years of age.
Class Details: Saturday 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, and 11/12 from 1:00 – 3:00 in the Felton Branch Library Community Room. If needed, the instructor will be available 11/19.
Program sponsored by Community Television of Santa Cruz and the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries.

Dungeons and Dragons
2022-10-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Library, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Dungeons and Dragons
Sundays 1 – 3pm, September 11 – December 4
Attention 12-16yr-olds — Adventure awaits! A friendly introduction to Dungeons & Dragons 5E for players of all experience levels, led by an accomplished D&D Dungeon Master. Held every Sunday from 1pm – 3pm, our Fall Campaign lasts from September 11th – December 4th for a total of 13 sessions.
Form a party, hunt for ancient treasures, and use your wits, magic, or brute force to battle kobolds, dragons, and more. Dungeons & Dragons is a game of adventure, imagination and near-limitless possibilities. This is a game in which we foster teamwork, responsibility, and friendships. If you’ve been curious but unsure how to start, it’s time to roll the dice and join this campaign. All the necessary materials & manuals will be provided using the D&D Beyond web app. Players are required to provide their own computers with internet access to the D&D Beyond website and capable of running Zoom. A personal or family email address is also required.
Because Dungeons & Dragons relies upon consistent player attendance, please check your schedule to make sure you can attend the sessions before you sign up. We completely understand when things like dentist appointments and such crop up, we know you have lives.
Parents: Please be prepared to briefly meet our volunteer who leads the program. Zoom Link and D&DBeyond login information will be emailed a few days prior to the event start – September 11th please register in advance so that we know who and how many to expect.

https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9491256

Brainfuse HelpNow!
2022-10-24 | online
Brainfuse HelpNow!

24/7

Now you can get live help with math, reading, writing, and language arts anytime day or night with Brainfuse HelpNow! Online tutoring has expanded hours for all California students. Math, reading, and writing tutors are available 24/7. Tutors in other subjects are available from 10:00 am – 10:00 pm.

To access Brainfuse HelpNow, go to www.santacruzpl.org > Research > Homework Help. Sign in with your library card to get started! https://www.santacruzpl.org/teens/homework-help/

In-Person Tech Help Felton
2022-10-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Felton Library, 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
In-Person Tech Help Felton

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. Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating documents, attaching files, using premium subscription library resources, downloading and streaming content like movies, books, and audiobooks, and more. Please bring any devices you use and have your necessary passwords and library card with you.
Make an appointment: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/appointments/felton
Advance appointments are prioritized. Visit the library’s information desk or call telephone information (831-427-7713) for help making an appointment. Arriving later than 5 minutes after scheduled time may result in appointment cancellation. Walk-ins are welcome, when openings are available.
Visit the library’s Digital Learning webpage for more opportunites: https://www.santacruzpl.org/digitallearning
We look forward to helping you!

Triple P Workshop: Promoting Language Development
2022-10-24 18:00 - 19:30 | La Manzana Community Resources, 18 W. Lake Ave, Suite E, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Triple P Workshop: Promoting Language Development
Monday, October 24, 6 – 7:30pm
Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn:
• How children’s language skills develop between the ages of 1-2 years
• How listening, talking & asking questions helps children develop language skills
Presented IN ENGLISH, this free workshop will be IN PERSON and is open to the public
Where: La Manzana Community Resources • 18 W. Lake Ave, Suite E, Watsonville
Register online at: https://bit.ly/Language-Development-Oct24
Questions? Contact Gladys Gómez at (831) 724-2997 Ext. 220 or gladysg@cbridges.org
Register to reserve your spot and get FREE child care! Enrollment is limited and masks are required for anyone over 2 years old (Regardless of vaccination status)

College & Career Family Night
2022-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, 95003, United States
College & Career Family Night
Monday 6-8 p.m. October 24
Meet university representatives from numerous public, private, and out-of-state colleges and universities. Students can also learn about Cabrillo’s academic pathways, attend workshops, take a quick career assessment, explore support programs, resources and clubs. College and Career Family Night is a chance to meet university representatives from numerous public, private, and out-of-state colleges and universities. It is also an opportunity to learn about Cabrillo College’s certificate, degree and transfer opportunities, attend workshops, and explore various resources.

Two locations on campus with workshops at each to help you plan, launch, and navigate your college experience.
Library, Building 1000, Cabrillo Career & Academic Pathways,Learn about Cabrillo academic pathways, attend workshops, take a quick career assessment, explore support programs,resources and clubs.

Financial Aid Workshop:How much does college cost and how do I pay for it? Financial Aid staff will walk you and your family through the financial aid process.
Start times: 6:15pm, 6:45pm, & 7:15pm. Location: Library, Room 1051 (2nd floor)
Making Cabrillo Work for You & Your Family Workshop: Why attend a community college? Learn about the benefits of attending a community college, how to apply, Career and Academic Pathways: Learn about the benefits of attending a community college, how to apply, Career and Academic Pathways (CAPs) and Dual Enrollment while in high school. Start times: 6:30pm & 7:30pm; Location: Library, The HUB (2nd Floor)

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Gymnasium, Building 1100, Meet University Representatives,Representatives from public, private, and out-of-state four-year colleges and universities will be on hand to provide information and answer your questions. For list of Universities who will be represented at the event, click the button below. (No high-heeled shoes allowed on the Gym floor)
Transfer Pathways Workshop: Cabrillo Academic Counselors will discuss the various pathways and programs that will allow you to transfer and pursue a bachelor’s degree. Start times: 6:30pm & 7:30pm, Gymnasium, Room 1118

Click here for a list of University Reps
Click here for a list of questions/issues you might discuss with the Representatives.

MAP
Masks are required inside Cabrillo buildings

Toddler Time at Scotts Valley
2022-10-25 11:00 - 11:30 | Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Toddler Time at Scotts Valley
Tuesdays 11am – 12pm, through Dec. 21
Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Tuesday at 11am.
https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9416790

Homework Help
2022-10-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Santa Cruz Public Libraries, 117 Union Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Homework Help
Tuesdays 3 – 5pm, October 4 – May 24
Bring your assignments to one of our FREE drop-in Homework Help sessions. Tuesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p. Students to grade 12. Call 831.427.7713 for more information.
Locations:
Capitola – https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9670439
Downtown – https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9671013
Felton – https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9670550
La Selva Beach – https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9670470
Live Oak – https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9670511
Scotts Valley – https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9670974
