Marine Sanctuary Photo Contest Submission Deadline September 5 Exploring your sanctuary this weekend? Well then, help capture the sanctuary's beauty and biodiversity! Submit your best images of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary to the Get Into Your Sanctuary photo contest by September 5. Winning photos will be announced in October 2022 as we celebrate the […]
Coding Basics: Scratch 101 for Tweens 1st and 3rd Sundays 11am- 12pm, July 3- October 16 Are you looking to learn how to code? Coding basics with Scratch 101 for tweens is a free online coding program. This fun and interactive course will show you the basics of coding, with the end purpose of creating […]
Birthday Bash! Celebrating 117 Years Sunday, August 21, 11am - 3pm Celebrate Santa Cruz’s first museum on its 117th birthday! Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History for a festive day of fun activities, games, and treats connecting you with nature and science in honor of the Museum’s long history serving Santa Cruz, and […]
Help Sort and Pack Books for Children Saturday, August 20, 11 - 3 Help us pack and sort more than 5,000 books for our foundation's book programs! We need lots of hands to make this event a success. Families welcome! Great way to get community service hours -- and free pizza!
Nisene Marks Trail Work Volunteers Sunday 9:30am, August 21 Join us! Trail work in the park this Sunday! Meet at the entry kiosk. The weather forecast is partly cloudy in the low 70s. Great working weather! There will be parking in the kiosk parking lot reserved for trail workers. Tell the person in the kiosk […]
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 […]
Knitting at the Felton Library Mondays, 12:30 - 2pm, July 11 - October 24 Join us every Monday afternoon at the Felton Branch for a knitting party. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome.
Triple P Workshop: Teaching Children to Do Chores Monday, August 22, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Tools to help you introduce your child to household chores • How to make chores less stressful for you and your child • Ways to encourage your child to do chores Register: […]
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 […]
Triple P Seminar: Getting Teens Connected Tuesday, August 23, 6 - 7:3pm Register and attend this FREE virtual parenting seminar to learn how you can encourage your teen to form positive connections with others by: • Being confident • Being socially skilled • Planning ahead • Keeping commitments • Keeping in contact • Taking care […]
Big Tech Reset Workshop for Parents of Children 7 and Up Tuesday, August 23, 6 - 7:30pm A Live 90-Minute Big Tech Workshop with Screenwise author Devorah Heitner & Tilt Parenting’s Debbie Reber Are you feeling overwhelmed by your kids’ obsession with things like Discord and social media? Are you concerned about the impact of […]
Free Music at Wildwood Park Saturday, August 27, 1 - 7pm Come enjoy our free music series at Wildwood Park. Tickets are not required to attend, but registration requested. We want to know who will attend our event and to have a headcount for food, beer, and wine. If you can't register, don't let this […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
