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 […]

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 - […]

Triple P Group: Family Transitions (tools and support for co-parenting after a separation or divorce) Tuesday, January 17, 6 - 8pm Attend this 5-week parenting group to learn simple strategies to help you: • Talk to children about separation and divorce and help them manage their emotions • Recognize “unhelpful” thoughts and emotions and understand […]

Ayudando a su niño a lograr su potencial Tuesday, January  17,  6 - 7:30 Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/SS-Seminar-Jan17 Asista a este seminario para familias con niños con necesidades especiales para: • Aprenda 6 pasos claves para enseñar las habilidades de autoayuda, sociales y funcionales a los niños • Aprenda estrategias de crianza positiva para enseñar y animar […]

Helping Your Child Reach Their Potential Tuesday, January 17, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE Seminar for families with children with special needs where you will: • Learn 6 key steps to teach children with special needs self-help, social, and life skills • Learn positive parenting strategies for teaching and encouraging new skills Presented in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Springhill School Tours We are so glad that you want to learn more about Spring Hill. We offer three ways for you to connect with us. Please select whichever approach works best for you. You are also more than welcome to do two or all three if you would like. Schedule an individual tour Individual […]

Tech Talks: Smartphone 101 Android Thursday, January 19, 11am - 12pm Know the basic features and settings to get the most from your device. Ready for a review of the basic features and settings of your Android?  We will share our favorite features and tips. This event will be taking place in person in the […]

Triple P Workshop: Promoting Language Development Thursday, January 19, 3:30 -5pm Attend this FREE virtual 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 on Zoom by Cori Burt, Triple P Practitioner Got […]

Practical Special Education Advocacy Tips for Parents Thursday, January 19, 6pm Join us for the 2nd workshop of our Special Education Workshop series taking place Wednesday, November 9th from 6pm-7:30pm. Jennifer Lucas will be presenting “Practical Special Education Advocacy Tips for Parents.” Register at: https://bit.ly/3P9xBFf Next workshop: March 14, 2023- Dispute Resolution Basics

Middle School Information Night January 19, 6:30 - 8pm Join us for this wonderful opportunity to hear from our entire Middle School team. You'll learn about the curriculum, social-emotional learning, and the many enriching experiences our Middle School has to offer.

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 […]

Orchard School Tours Tours of the school are given upon request. Please call our office at 688-1074 or send an email to request a tour. We do not have any open houses scheduled for this year. We give tours by appointment on most Mondays and Thursdays at 3:10pm.

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

Saturdays in the Soil Saturday, January 21, 10am - noon It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Every third Saturday at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to […]

Monterey Bay Aquarium Community Open House Saturday & Sunday, January 21–29, 10am – 5pm To show appreciation for our local community, we open our doors to residents of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties (valid identification required) during our annual Community Open House event. All offers are valid on-site only. Guests of local tri-county […]

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 […]

Monterey Bay Aquarium Community Open House Saturday & Sunday, January 21–29, 10am – 5pm To show appreciation for our local community, we open our doors to residents of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties (valid identification required) during our annual Community Open House event. All offers are valid on-site only. Guests of local tri-county […]