Events

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 […]

Join us at the Bridge Club Mondays 10am - 12pm, January 30 - May Join us at the Bridge Club, every Monday from 10am to 12:00pm. Everyone is welcomed from beginners to social players. Make new friends and sharpen your mind. If you're interested in playing Bridge, a table is waiting for you. A short […]

Triple P Workshop: Building Children’s Communication & Problem-Solving Skills Monday, January 9, 5:30 - 7pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How to teach children communication skills by talking, reading, singing & playing • How to teach your child to express emotions in healthy, appropriate ways • Tips for teaching children problem-solving […]

“Practical Special Education Advocacy Tips for Parents.” Monday, January 9, 6 - 7:30pm Join us for the 3rd workshop of our Special Education Workshop series taking place Monday, January 9th from 6pm-7:30pm. Register at: Following workshop: March 14, 2023- Dispute Resolution Basics Únase a nosotros para el segundo taller de nuestra serie de talleres sobre […]

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 […]

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 - […]

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 […]

Coffee and Conversation Monthly September - May, 9 - 10:30am Join us for nine "Coffee Conversations" September - May presented by Parents of Mount Madonna School! The focus of this first meeting will be on the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals and how they can enhance our learning objectives at Mount Madonna School!

Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts! Wednesdays 10 - 11am Come join us at the Sanctuary Exploration Center across from the Santa Cruz Wharf each Wednesday morning to do some ocean-themed crafts, listen to a story, and explore the Exploration Center!

R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3 - 5pm through March 1, 2023 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Capitola and La Selva Beach Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to […]

Triple P Stepping Stones Seminar: Positive Parenting for Children with a Disability Wednesday, January 11, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE parenting seminar for families with children with special needs where you will: • Share your hopes & dreams for your children • Learn 7 principles of positive parenting • Learn strategies to make parenting […]

La crianza de los niños con una discapacidad Wednesday, January 11,6 - 7:30pm Asista a este seminario para familias con niños con necesidades especiales para: • Compartir sus sueños y esperanzas para sus hijos • Aprender los 7 principios de la crianza positiva • Aprender estrategias para que la crianza sea menos estresante y más […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mount Madonna Campus Tour All Grades: Thursday, January 12, 1pm Pre & K: Friday, January 13, 9:30am Mount Madonna School (MMS) is nestled on 375 acres overlooking Monterey Bay and serves students from preschool to grade 12. We are located between Gilroy and Watsonville and offer a picturesque setting for your child to grow and […]

Triple P Workshop: Setting Healthy Screen Time Limits &  Encouraging Creativity Thursday, January 12, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How “screen time” can affect children’s health and behaviors • Tips for setting healthy screen time limits • What to do if your child refuses to follow the screen […]

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 […]

Mount Madonna Campus Tour All Grades: Thursday, January 12, 1pm Pre & K: Friday, January 13, 9:30am Mount Madonna School (MMS) is nestled on 375 acres overlooking Monterey Bay and serves students from preschool to grade 12. We are located between Gilroy and Watsonville and offer a picturesque setting for your child to grow and […]

Triple P Workshop: Coping with Stress Friday, January 13, 11am - 12:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common causes of stress, and how stress affects parenting • How to recognize signs of stress • Healthy ways to reduce and manage everyday stress Presented IN ENGLISH on Zoom Got questions? Contact Mayra […]

Open House Discovery Preschools Midtown Discovery Preschool: Jan.13th 2:30-4 Discovery West Preschool: Jan. 21st 9-10:30am Discovery in Soquel: Jan. 21st 9-10:30am Discovery Preschool and Family Center is excited to start enrollment season for the upcoming school year! If you would like to attend a free, adult only tour to ask questions and learn about our […]

Make and Explore  Live Oak Library Fridays, 3 - 4:30pm through April 28 Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, Model building, and Exploration of the environment around us. Please allow at least 30 minutes to complete a project. Children under […]

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!

Taller Triple P: Balanceando el trabajo y la familia Friday, January 13, 5:30 - 7pm Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Desafíos comunes al equilibrar las responsabilidades familiares y laborales • Herramientas para ayudar a prevenir que el estrés del trabajo no afecte su vida familiar • Consejos para establecer […]

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 […]

Daughters and Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam Saturdays, 10am - 12pm Strum Along every Saturday 10am -12pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Upcoming Uke Song List Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts   Sons of the Beach […]

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 […]