Free Swim Labor Day at Simpkins

Simpkins Family Swim Center 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Free Swim Labor Day at Simpkins Monday, September 5, 1 - 4pm Join us for FREE Recreation Swim, Monday September 5 from 1-4pm. Hot dogs, chips and refreshments will be sold. First come, first served.    

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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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Taller Triple P: Ayudar con la tarea

La Manzana Community Resources 18 W. Lake Ave, Suite E, Watsonville, CA, United States

Taller Triple P: Ayudar con la tarea Miercoles, August 24, 6 - 7:30pm Asista a este taller GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Por qué la hora de hacer tarea es un problema para muchas familias • Cómo ayudar a su hijo o hija a desarrollar una buena rutina de tarea • Herramientas para disminuir […]

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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 Wednesday Night Sailboat Races

Wednesday Night Sailboat Races

Santa Cruz Harbor 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Wednesday Night Sailboat Races Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8pm, April through October Wednesday Night Sailboat Races begin for the season in March (with Daylight Savings), and run through fall ending in October. Wednesday Night Races begin at 6:30 pm – 8 pm. For more information on races / regattas highlights, contact the Santa Cruz Yacht Club […]

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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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Special Storytime with Ziggy Stardust the Miniature Horse Felton

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

Special Storytime with Ziggy Stardust the Miniature Horse Felton Thursdays 11 - 12, July 14 - August 25 Come meet Ziggy Stardust, the miniature horse, for a special horse-themed storytime in Felton! Join us outside on the porch to read stories, sing songs, and chant rhymes. There will be an art & craft project. This storytime is for children […]

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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 Park Exploration Walks

Park Exploration Walks

Simpkins Family Swim Center 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Park Exploration Walks and Prizes Thursdays 5 - 7pm Exploration Walks: Discover your beautiful parks and beaches with County Park Friends! Thursdays, 5-7. Complete the hikes, and you'll earn a 30-ticket pass to the Simpkins pool. August 4: Meet at the Simpkins parking lot, and we'll hike to Schwan Lake State Park. Learn more about […]

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!

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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Garden Exchange

Live Oak Grange 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Garden Exchange Saturday, August 27, 8 - 9am The August Garden Exchange will take place Saturday, August 27 from 8-9 a.m. at the Live Oak Grange parking lot. You are invited to bring anything from your garden to give away. There is no buying or selling, and nothing must be left at the Grange. Bring […]

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Event Series Chess Club with Gjon

Chess Club with Gjon

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

Chess Club with Gjon Saturdays 2:00 - 3:30pm (except 1st Saturday of the month) Downtown Library 224 Church St. In the upstairs meeting room Professional chess instruction with Chess Master Gjon Feinstein. All levels welcome. For ages 6 - 18. If you have never played chess before please contact Gjon before your first session: coach@santacruzchess.com […]

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Tree Hike in Henry Cowell

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

Tree Hike in Henry Cowell Saturday, August 27, 3pm Looking for a hike with a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed? We've got one for you here! Come join us on Saturday, August 27 at 3 pm for a flora-filled morning learning about different tree species here at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Learn all about the life […]

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Sandhill Tour

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

Sandhill Tour Sunday, Aug 28, 9am 101 N Big Trees Park Rd, Felton, CA, 95018 More info: https://thatsmypark.org/event/santa-cruz-sandhills-tour/2022-06-05/ Join us for a 2-mile guided walk through Santa Cruz’s most sensitive ecosystem: the sandhills. Learn about the habitat’s formation, as well as the uniquely adapted plants and animals found in this area. Come experience this unexpected […]

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