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SUMMARY:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
DESCRIPTION:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026\n Orders close January 31\nDigital portraits delivered February 14 \nAwkward Pet Portraits is a joyful\, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks\, expressions\, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. \nSome portraits are heartfelt.\nSome are… creatively interpretive.\nAll of them support shelter animals who need us! \nHow it works \n\nClick the “Order my portrait!” button\nSelect the number of digital portraits or shelter portraits you would like to order\nUpload a photo of your pet if applicable\nMake a $35 donation per portrait\n\nWhat you’ll receive\nDigital Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of your pet\, created by a community artist\nDelivered by email on February 14\nPerfect for sharing\, printing\, or gifting\n\nShelter Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of an adoptable shelter pet\nRandomly assigned\nA small way to help a shelter animal get seen and supported\n\nJoin us on March 6th for the Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibit at The Painted Cork in Santa Cruz \nThe Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibition is free and open to the public. Some original art will be available at the exhibit for an additional $15 donation. \nWhy it matters \n100% of proceeds support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\, helping provide daily care\, medical support\, enrichment\, and second chances for animals in our community. \nThis fundraiser is about more than art\, it’s about: \n\nSupporting shelter animals\nCelebrating creativity at every level\nBringing people together around something joyful and meaningful\n\n\nA few good things to know \n\n\nOne pet per portrait\nNo revisions (the charm is in the surprise)\nDigital portraits delivered by email on February 14\nMore than one pet?\n\nEmail us: awkward@scanimalshelter.org \nThank you for supporting shelter animals\, student artists\, and a community that believes love—and art—doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. \nLet’s get awkward.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/awkward-pet-portraits-2026/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:https://givebutter.com/awkward
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter":MAILTO:volunteer@scanimalshelter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTSTAMP:20260407T065842
CREATED:20260106T024435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024435Z
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SUMMARY:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
DESCRIPTION:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026\n Orders close January 31\nDigital portraits delivered February 14 \nAwkward Pet Portraits is a joyful\, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks\, expressions\, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. \nSome portraits are heartfelt.\nSome are… creatively interpretive.\nAll of them support shelter animals who need us! \nHow it works \n\nClick the “Order my portrait!” button\nSelect the number of digital portraits or shelter portraits you would like to order\nUpload a photo of your pet if applicable\nMake a $35 donation per portrait\n\nWhat you’ll receive\nDigital Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of your pet\, created by a community artist\nDelivered by email on February 14\nPerfect for sharing\, printing\, or gifting\n\nShelter Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of an adoptable shelter pet\nRandomly assigned\nA small way to help a shelter animal get seen and supported\n\nJoin us on March 6th for the Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibit at The Painted Cork in Santa Cruz \nThe Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibition is free and open to the public. Some original art will be available at the exhibit for an additional $15 donation. \nWhy it matters \n100% of proceeds support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\, helping provide daily care\, medical support\, enrichment\, and second chances for animals in our community. \nThis fundraiser is about more than art\, it’s about: \n\nSupporting shelter animals\nCelebrating creativity at every level\nBringing people together around something joyful and meaningful\n\n\nA few good things to know \n\n\nOne pet per portrait\nNo revisions (the charm is in the surprise)\nDigital portraits delivered by email on February 14\nMore than one pet?\n\nEmail us: awkward@scanimalshelter.org \nThank you for supporting shelter animals\, student artists\, and a community that believes love—and art—doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. \nLet’s get awkward.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/awkward-pet-portraits-2026/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:https://givebutter.com/awkward
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter":MAILTO:volunteer@scanimalshelter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTSTAMP:20260407T065842
CREATED:20260106T024435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024435Z
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SUMMARY:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
DESCRIPTION:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026\n Orders close January 31\nDigital portraits delivered February 14 \nAwkward Pet Portraits is a joyful\, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks\, expressions\, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. \nSome portraits are heartfelt.\nSome are… creatively interpretive.\nAll of them support shelter animals who need us! \nHow it works \n\nClick the “Order my portrait!” button\nSelect the number of digital portraits or shelter portraits you would like to order\nUpload a photo of your pet if applicable\nMake a $35 donation per portrait\n\nWhat you’ll receive\nDigital Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of your pet\, created by a community artist\nDelivered by email on February 14\nPerfect for sharing\, printing\, or gifting\n\nShelter Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of an adoptable shelter pet\nRandomly assigned\nA small way to help a shelter animal get seen and supported\n\nJoin us on March 6th for the Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibit at The Painted Cork in Santa Cruz \nThe Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibition is free and open to the public. Some original art will be available at the exhibit for an additional $15 donation. \nWhy it matters \n100% of proceeds support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\, helping provide daily care\, medical support\, enrichment\, and second chances for animals in our community. \nThis fundraiser is about more than art\, it’s about: \n\nSupporting shelter animals\nCelebrating creativity at every level\nBringing people together around something joyful and meaningful\n\n\nA few good things to know \n\n\nOne pet per portrait\nNo revisions (the charm is in the surprise)\nDigital portraits delivered by email on February 14\nMore than one pet?\n\nEmail us: awkward@scanimalshelter.org \nThank you for supporting shelter animals\, student artists\, and a community that believes love—and art—doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. \nLet’s get awkward.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/awkward-pet-portraits-2026/2026-06-08/
LOCATION:https://givebutter.com/awkward
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter":MAILTO:volunteer@scanimalshelter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTSTAMP:20260407T065842
CREATED:20260106T024435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024435Z
UID:10065568-1781481600-1781567999@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
DESCRIPTION:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026\n Orders close January 31\nDigital portraits delivered February 14 \nAwkward Pet Portraits is a joyful\, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks\, expressions\, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. \nSome portraits are heartfelt.\nSome are… creatively interpretive.\nAll of them support shelter animals who need us! \nHow it works \n\nClick the “Order my portrait!” button\nSelect the number of digital portraits or shelter portraits you would like to order\nUpload a photo of your pet if applicable\nMake a $35 donation per portrait\n\nWhat you’ll receive\nDigital Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of your pet\, created by a community artist\nDelivered by email on February 14\nPerfect for sharing\, printing\, or gifting\n\nShelter Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of an adoptable shelter pet\nRandomly assigned\nA small way to help a shelter animal get seen and supported\n\nJoin us on March 6th for the Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibit at The Painted Cork in Santa Cruz \nThe Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibition is free and open to the public. Some original art will be available at the exhibit for an additional $15 donation. \nWhy it matters \n100% of proceeds support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\, helping provide daily care\, medical support\, enrichment\, and second chances for animals in our community. \nThis fundraiser is about more than art\, it’s about: \n\nSupporting shelter animals\nCelebrating creativity at every level\nBringing people together around something joyful and meaningful\n\n\nA few good things to know \n\n\nOne pet per portrait\nNo revisions (the charm is in the surprise)\nDigital portraits delivered by email on February 14\nMore than one pet?\n\nEmail us: awkward@scanimalshelter.org \nThank you for supporting shelter animals\, student artists\, and a community that believes love—and art—doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. \nLet’s get awkward.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/awkward-pet-portraits-2026/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:https://givebutter.com/awkward
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T065842
CREATED:20250806T234201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T234201Z
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SUMMARY:Pancake Breakfast Highlands Park!
DESCRIPTION:Pancake Breakfast Highlands Park!\n3rd Sundays 8:30am-12pm\,  August 18 \nJoin us for our Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale Fundraiser every 3rd Sunday at Highlands Park Senior & Community Center in Ben Lomond. We are located in the green building behind the beautiful Highlands Park soccer field. \nMake it a family day at the park: Have breakfast with us between 8:30am-12 Noon then play in the park- playground with picnic tables\, restroom\, river access\, tennis courts\, open space use\, and skate park. Let us start your day with a beautiful and plentiful breakfast for a great price! \n$5/kids under 7\, $12/adults \nIncludes: \n\nTable Service!\nAll you can eat pancakes! Including fresh made fruit spreads for toppings in addition to maple syrup and butter.\nEggs cooked to Order Scrambled\, over-easy\, sunny side up\, basted\, etc.\nBreakfast Meats Pork links\, turkey links\, and ham.\nOur Famous Potatoes Grilled in organic olive oil\nFresh fruit Salad: Driscoll’s berries (strawberries/raspberries/blackberries/blueberries)\, watermelon\, grapes\, cantalope\, etc.\nJuice\, Tea\, Coffee\n\nGrab some afternoon treats from our Bake Sale table! Handmade items like brownies\, cookies\, muffins\, pie\, scones\, various sweet breads\, and more! \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help at our pancake breakfast just give us ring @ 831-336-8900 or let us know when you stop by! We are looking for line cooks who are great at cooking eggs all ways and others to help us set up and breakdown the event. Any help is greatly appreciated. All proceeds help sustain our programming for Seniors & the Community. \nBring a friend or your family for the best pancake breakfast in Ben Lomond.\nNo reservations required.\nWe accept: cash\, debit and credit
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/pancake-breakfast-highlands-park/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Highlands Park Senior & Community Center\, 8500 CA-9\, Ben Lomond\, CA\, 95005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers,Volunteer Opportunities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T065842
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SUMMARY:Pancake Breakfast Highlands Park
DESCRIPTION:Pancake Breakfast Highlands Park\n3rd Sundays 8:30am-12pm\, April – October \nJoin us for our Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale Fundraiser every 3rd Sunday at Highlands Park Senior & Community Center in Ben Lomond. We are located in the green building behind the beautiful Highlands Park soccer field. \nMake it a family day at the park: Have breakfast with us between 8:30am-12 Noon then play in the park- playground with picnic tables\, restroom\, river access\, tennis courts\, open space use\, and skate park. Let us start your day with a beautiful and plentiful breakfast for a great price! \n$5/kids under 7\, $12/adults \nBreakfast includes: \n\nTable Service!\nAll you can eat pancakes\, including fresh made fruit spreads for toppings in addition to maple syrup and butter.\nEggs cooked to order: scrambled\, over-easy\, sunny side up\, basted\, etc.\nBreakfast meats: pork links\, turkey links\, and ham.\nOur Famous Potatoes grilled in organic olive oil\nFresh fruit Salad: Driscoll’s berries (strawberries/raspberries/blackberries/blueberries)\, watermelon\, grapes\, cantalope\, etc.\nJuice\, Tea\, Coffee\nGrab some afternoon treats from our Bake Sale table! Handmade items like brownies\, cookies\, muffins\, pie\, scones\, various sweet breads\, and more!\n\nIf you’d like to volunteer to help at our pancake breakfast just give us ring @ 831-336-8900 or let us know when you stop by! We are looking for line cooks who are great at cooking eggs all ways and others to help us set up and breakdown the event. Any help is greatly appreciated. All proceeds help sustain our programming for Seniors & the Community. \nBring a friend or your family for the best pancake breakfast in Ben Lomond.\nNo reservations required.\nWe accept: cash\, debit and credit
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/pancake-breakfast-highlands-park-2/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Highlands Park Senior & Community Center\, 8500 CA-9\, Ben Lomond\, CA\, 95005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers,Parks,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Highlands Park Senior &amp%3B Community Center":MAILTO:seniorcenterslv8500@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTSTAMP:20260407T065842
CREATED:20260106T024435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024435Z
UID:10065569-1782086400-1782172799@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
DESCRIPTION:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026\n Orders close January 31\nDigital portraits delivered February 14 \nAwkward Pet Portraits is a joyful\, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks\, expressions\, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. \nSome portraits are heartfelt.\nSome are… creatively interpretive.\nAll of them support shelter animals who need us! \nHow it works \n\nClick the “Order my portrait!” button\nSelect the number of digital portraits or shelter portraits you would like to order\nUpload a photo of your pet if applicable\nMake a $35 donation per portrait\n\nWhat you’ll receive\nDigital Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of your pet\, created by a community artist\nDelivered by email on February 14\nPerfect for sharing\, printing\, or gifting\n\nShelter Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of an adoptable shelter pet\nRandomly assigned\nA small way to help a shelter animal get seen and supported\n\nJoin us on March 6th for the Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibit at The Painted Cork in Santa Cruz \nThe Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibition is free and open to the public. Some original art will be available at the exhibit for an additional $15 donation. \nWhy it matters \n100% of proceeds support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\, helping provide daily care\, medical support\, enrichment\, and second chances for animals in our community. \nThis fundraiser is about more than art\, it’s about: \n\nSupporting shelter animals\nCelebrating creativity at every level\nBringing people together around something joyful and meaningful\n\n\nA few good things to know \n\n\nOne pet per portrait\nNo revisions (the charm is in the surprise)\nDigital portraits delivered by email on February 14\nMore than one pet?\n\nEmail us: awkward@scanimalshelter.org \nThank you for supporting shelter animals\, student artists\, and a community that believes love—and art—doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. \nLet’s get awkward.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/awkward-pet-portraits-2026/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:https://givebutter.com/awkward
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sc-county-animal-shelter-awkward-pet-portraits.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter":MAILTO:volunteer@scanimalshelter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260630
DTSTAMP:20260407T065842
CREATED:20260106T024435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024435Z
UID:10065570-1782691200-1782777599@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
DESCRIPTION:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026\n Orders close January 31\nDigital portraits delivered February 14 \nAwkward Pet Portraits is a joyful\, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks\, expressions\, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. \nSome portraits are heartfelt.\nSome are… creatively interpretive.\nAll of them support shelter animals who need us! \nHow it works \n\nClick the “Order my portrait!” button\nSelect the number of digital portraits or shelter portraits you would like to order\nUpload a photo of your pet if applicable\nMake a $35 donation per portrait\n\nWhat you’ll receive\nDigital Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of your pet\, created by a community artist\nDelivered by email on February 14\nPerfect for sharing\, printing\, or gifting\n\nShelter Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of an adoptable shelter pet\nRandomly assigned\nA small way to help a shelter animal get seen and supported\n\nJoin us on March 6th for the Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibit at The Painted Cork in Santa Cruz \nThe Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibition is free and open to the public. Some original art will be available at the exhibit for an additional $15 donation. \nWhy it matters \n100% of proceeds support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\, helping provide daily care\, medical support\, enrichment\, and second chances for animals in our community. \nThis fundraiser is about more than art\, it’s about: \n\nSupporting shelter animals\nCelebrating creativity at every level\nBringing people together around something joyful and meaningful\n\n\nA few good things to know \n\n\nOne pet per portrait\nNo revisions (the charm is in the surprise)\nDigital portraits delivered by email on February 14\nMore than one pet?\n\nEmail us: awkward@scanimalshelter.org \nThank you for supporting shelter animals\, student artists\, and a community that believes love—and art—doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. \nLet’s get awkward.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/awkward-pet-portraits-2026/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:https://givebutter.com/awkward
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter":MAILTO:volunteer@scanimalshelter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTSTAMP:20260407T065842
CREATED:20260106T024435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024435Z
UID:10065571-1783296000-1783382399@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
DESCRIPTION:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026\n Orders close January 31\nDigital portraits delivered February 14 \nAwkward Pet Portraits is a joyful\, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks\, expressions\, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. \nSome portraits are heartfelt.\nSome are… creatively interpretive.\nAll of them support shelter animals who need us! \nHow it works \n\nClick the “Order my portrait!” button\nSelect the number of digital portraits or shelter portraits you would like to order\nUpload a photo of your pet if applicable\nMake a $35 donation per portrait\n\nWhat you’ll receive\nDigital Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of your pet\, created by a community artist\nDelivered by email on February 14\nPerfect for sharing\, printing\, or gifting\n\nShelter Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of an adoptable shelter pet\nRandomly assigned\nA small way to help a shelter animal get seen and supported\n\nJoin us on March 6th for the Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibit at The Painted Cork in Santa Cruz \nThe Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibition is free and open to the public. Some original art will be available at the exhibit for an additional $15 donation. \nWhy it matters \n100% of proceeds support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\, helping provide daily care\, medical support\, enrichment\, and second chances for animals in our community. \nThis fundraiser is about more than art\, it’s about: \n\nSupporting shelter animals\nCelebrating creativity at every level\nBringing people together around something joyful and meaningful\n\n\nA few good things to know \n\n\nOne pet per portrait\nNo revisions (the charm is in the surprise)\nDigital portraits delivered by email on February 14\nMore than one pet?\n\nEmail us: awkward@scanimalshelter.org \nThank you for supporting shelter animals\, student artists\, and a community that believes love—and art—doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. \nLet’s get awkward.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/awkward-pet-portraits-2026/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:https://givebutter.com/awkward
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sc-county-animal-shelter-awkward-pet-portraits.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter":MAILTO:volunteer@scanimalshelter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTSTAMP:20260407T065842
CREATED:20260106T024435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024435Z
UID:10065572-1783900800-1783987199@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
DESCRIPTION:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026\n Orders close January 31\nDigital portraits delivered February 14 \nAwkward Pet Portraits is a joyful\, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks\, expressions\, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. \nSome portraits are heartfelt.\nSome are… creatively interpretive.\nAll of them support shelter animals who need us! \nHow it works \n\nClick the “Order my portrait!” button\nSelect the number of digital portraits or shelter portraits you would like to order\nUpload a photo of your pet if applicable\nMake a $35 donation per portrait\n\nWhat you’ll receive\nDigital Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of your pet\, created by a community artist\nDelivered by email on February 14\nPerfect for sharing\, printing\, or gifting\n\nShelter Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of an adoptable shelter pet\nRandomly assigned\nA small way to help a shelter animal get seen and supported\n\nJoin us on March 6th for the Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibit at The Painted Cork in Santa Cruz \nThe Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibition is free and open to the public. Some original art will be available at the exhibit for an additional $15 donation. \nWhy it matters \n100% of proceeds support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\, helping provide daily care\, medical support\, enrichment\, and second chances for animals in our community. \nThis fundraiser is about more than art\, it’s about: \n\nSupporting shelter animals\nCelebrating creativity at every level\nBringing people together around something joyful and meaningful\n\n\nA few good things to know \n\n\nOne pet per portrait\nNo revisions (the charm is in the surprise)\nDigital portraits delivered by email on February 14\nMore than one pet?\n\nEmail us: awkward@scanimalshelter.org \nThank you for supporting shelter animals\, student artists\, and a community that believes love—and art—doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. \nLet’s get awkward.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/awkward-pet-portraits-2026/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:https://givebutter.com/awkward
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter":MAILTO:volunteer@scanimalshelter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T065842
CREATED:20250806T234201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T234201Z
UID:10058207-1784449800-1784462400@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Pancake Breakfast Highlands Park!
DESCRIPTION:Pancake Breakfast Highlands Park!\n3rd Sundays 8:30am-12pm\,  August 18 \nJoin us for our Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale Fundraiser every 3rd Sunday at Highlands Park Senior & Community Center in Ben Lomond. We are located in the green building behind the beautiful Highlands Park soccer field. \nMake it a family day at the park: Have breakfast with us between 8:30am-12 Noon then play in the park- playground with picnic tables\, restroom\, river access\, tennis courts\, open space use\, and skate park. Let us start your day with a beautiful and plentiful breakfast for a great price! \n$5/kids under 7\, $12/adults \nIncludes: \n\nTable Service!\nAll you can eat pancakes! Including fresh made fruit spreads for toppings in addition to maple syrup and butter.\nEggs cooked to Order Scrambled\, over-easy\, sunny side up\, basted\, etc.\nBreakfast Meats Pork links\, turkey links\, and ham.\nOur Famous Potatoes Grilled in organic olive oil\nFresh fruit Salad: Driscoll’s berries (strawberries/raspberries/blackberries/blueberries)\, watermelon\, grapes\, cantalope\, etc.\nJuice\, Tea\, Coffee\n\nGrab some afternoon treats from our Bake Sale table! Handmade items like brownies\, cookies\, muffins\, pie\, scones\, various sweet breads\, and more! \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help at our pancake breakfast just give us ring @ 831-336-8900 or let us know when you stop by! We are looking for line cooks who are great at cooking eggs all ways and others to help us set up and breakdown the event. Any help is greatly appreciated. All proceeds help sustain our programming for Seniors & the Community. \nBring a friend or your family for the best pancake breakfast in Ben Lomond.\nNo reservations required.\nWe accept: cash\, debit and credit
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/pancake-breakfast-highlands-park/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Highlands Park Senior & Community Center\, 8500 CA-9\, Ben Lomond\, CA\, 95005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Highlands Park Senior &amp%3B Community Center":MAILTO:seniorcenterslv8500@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T065842
CREATED:20260407T121019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T123458Z
UID:10069726-1784449800-1784464200@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Pancake Breakfast Highlands Park
DESCRIPTION:Pancake Breakfast Highlands Park\n3rd Sundays 8:30am-12pm\, April – October \nJoin us for our Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale Fundraiser every 3rd Sunday at Highlands Park Senior & Community Center in Ben Lomond. We are located in the green building behind the beautiful Highlands Park soccer field. \nMake it a family day at the park: Have breakfast with us between 8:30am-12 Noon then play in the park- playground with picnic tables\, restroom\, river access\, tennis courts\, open space use\, and skate park. Let us start your day with a beautiful and plentiful breakfast for a great price! \n$5/kids under 7\, $12/adults \nBreakfast includes: \n\nTable Service!\nAll you can eat pancakes\, including fresh made fruit spreads for toppings in addition to maple syrup and butter.\nEggs cooked to order: scrambled\, over-easy\, sunny side up\, basted\, etc.\nBreakfast meats: pork links\, turkey links\, and ham.\nOur Famous Potatoes grilled in organic olive oil\nFresh fruit Salad: Driscoll’s berries (strawberries/raspberries/blackberries/blueberries)\, watermelon\, grapes\, cantalope\, etc.\nJuice\, Tea\, Coffee\nGrab some afternoon treats from our Bake Sale table! Handmade items like brownies\, cookies\, muffins\, pie\, scones\, various sweet breads\, and more!\n\nIf you’d like to volunteer to help at our pancake breakfast just give us ring @ 831-336-8900 or let us know when you stop by! We are looking for line cooks who are great at cooking eggs all ways and others to help us set up and breakdown the event. Any help is greatly appreciated. All proceeds help sustain our programming for Seniors & the Community. \nBring a friend or your family for the best pancake breakfast in Ben Lomond.\nNo reservations required.\nWe accept: cash\, debit and credit
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/pancake-breakfast-highlands-park-2/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Highlands Park Senior & Community Center\, 8500 CA-9\, Ben Lomond\, CA\, 95005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers,Parks,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Highlands Park Senior &amp%3B Community Center":MAILTO:seniorcenterslv8500@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTSTAMP:20260407T065842
CREATED:20260106T024435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024435Z
UID:10065573-1784505600-1784591999@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
DESCRIPTION:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026\n Orders close January 31\nDigital portraits delivered February 14 \nAwkward Pet Portraits is a joyful\, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks\, expressions\, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. \nSome portraits are heartfelt.\nSome are… creatively interpretive.\nAll of them support shelter animals who need us! \nHow it works \n\nClick the “Order my portrait!” button\nSelect the number of digital portraits or shelter portraits you would like to order\nUpload a photo of your pet if applicable\nMake a $35 donation per portrait\n\nWhat you’ll receive\nDigital Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of your pet\, created by a community artist\nDelivered by email on February 14\nPerfect for sharing\, printing\, or gifting\n\nShelter Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of an adoptable shelter pet\nRandomly assigned\nA small way to help a shelter animal get seen and supported\n\nJoin us on March 6th for the Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibit at The Painted Cork in Santa Cruz \nThe Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibition is free and open to the public. Some original art will be available at the exhibit for an additional $15 donation. \nWhy it matters \n100% of proceeds support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\, helping provide daily care\, medical support\, enrichment\, and second chances for animals in our community. \nThis fundraiser is about more than art\, it’s about: \n\nSupporting shelter animals\nCelebrating creativity at every level\nBringing people together around something joyful and meaningful\n\n\nA few good things to know \n\n\nOne pet per portrait\nNo revisions (the charm is in the surprise)\nDigital portraits delivered by email on February 14\nMore than one pet?\n\nEmail us: awkward@scanimalshelter.org \nThank you for supporting shelter animals\, student artists\, and a community that believes love—and art—doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. \nLet’s get awkward.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/awkward-pet-portraits-2026/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:https://givebutter.com/awkward
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sc-county-animal-shelter-awkward-pet-portraits.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter":MAILTO:volunteer@scanimalshelter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTSTAMP:20260407T065842
CREATED:20260106T024435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024435Z
UID:10065574-1785110400-1785196799@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
DESCRIPTION:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026\n Orders close January 31\nDigital portraits delivered February 14 \nAwkward Pet Portraits is a joyful\, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks\, expressions\, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. \nSome portraits are heartfelt.\nSome are… creatively interpretive.\nAll of them support shelter animals who need us! \nHow it works \n\nClick the “Order my portrait!” button\nSelect the number of digital portraits or shelter portraits you would like to order\nUpload a photo of your pet if applicable\nMake a $35 donation per portrait\n\nWhat you’ll receive\nDigital Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of your pet\, created by a community artist\nDelivered by email on February 14\nPerfect for sharing\, printing\, or gifting\n\nShelter Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of an adoptable shelter pet\nRandomly assigned\nA small way to help a shelter animal get seen and supported\n\nJoin us on March 6th for the Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibit at The Painted Cork in Santa Cruz \nThe Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibition is free and open to the public. Some original art will be available at the exhibit for an additional $15 donation. \nWhy it matters \n100% of proceeds support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\, helping provide daily care\, medical support\, enrichment\, and second chances for animals in our community. \nThis fundraiser is about more than art\, it’s about: \n\nSupporting shelter animals\nCelebrating creativity at every level\nBringing people together around something joyful and meaningful\n\n\nA few good things to know \n\n\nOne pet per portrait\nNo revisions (the charm is in the surprise)\nDigital portraits delivered by email on February 14\nMore than one pet?\n\nEmail us: awkward@scanimalshelter.org \nThank you for supporting shelter animals\, student artists\, and a community that believes love—and art—doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. \nLet’s get awkward.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/awkward-pet-portraits-2026/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:https://givebutter.com/awkward
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sc-county-animal-shelter-awkward-pet-portraits.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter":MAILTO:volunteer@scanimalshelter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTSTAMP:20260407T065842
CREATED:20260106T024435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024435Z
UID:10065575-1785715200-1785801599@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
DESCRIPTION:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026\n Orders close January 31\nDigital portraits delivered February 14 \nAwkward Pet Portraits is a joyful\, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks\, expressions\, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. \nSome portraits are heartfelt.\nSome are… creatively interpretive.\nAll of them support shelter animals who need us! \nHow it works \n\nClick the “Order my portrait!” button\nSelect the number of digital portraits or shelter portraits you would like to order\nUpload a photo of your pet if applicable\nMake a $35 donation per portrait\n\nWhat you’ll receive\nDigital Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of your pet\, created by a community artist\nDelivered by email on February 14\nPerfect for sharing\, printing\, or gifting\n\nShelter Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of an adoptable shelter pet\nRandomly assigned\nA small way to help a shelter animal get seen and supported\n\nJoin us on March 6th for the Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibit at The Painted Cork in Santa Cruz \nThe Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibition is free and open to the public. Some original art will be available at the exhibit for an additional $15 donation. \nWhy it matters \n100% of proceeds support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\, helping provide daily care\, medical support\, enrichment\, and second chances for animals in our community. \nThis fundraiser is about more than art\, it’s about: \n\nSupporting shelter animals\nCelebrating creativity at every level\nBringing people together around something joyful and meaningful\n\n\nA few good things to know \n\n\nOne pet per portrait\nNo revisions (the charm is in the surprise)\nDigital portraits delivered by email on February 14\nMore than one pet?\n\nEmail us: awkward@scanimalshelter.org \nThank you for supporting shelter animals\, student artists\, and a community that believes love—and art—doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. \nLet’s get awkward.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/awkward-pet-portraits-2026/2026-08-03/
LOCATION:https://givebutter.com/awkward
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sc-county-animal-shelter-awkward-pet-portraits.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter":MAILTO:volunteer@scanimalshelter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTSTAMP:20260407T065843
CREATED:20260106T024435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024435Z
UID:10065576-1786320000-1786406399@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
DESCRIPTION:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026\n Orders close January 31\nDigital portraits delivered February 14 \nAwkward Pet Portraits is a joyful\, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks\, expressions\, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. \nSome portraits are heartfelt.\nSome are… creatively interpretive.\nAll of them support shelter animals who need us! \nHow it works \n\nClick the “Order my portrait!” button\nSelect the number of digital portraits or shelter portraits you would like to order\nUpload a photo of your pet if applicable\nMake a $35 donation per portrait\n\nWhat you’ll receive\nDigital Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of your pet\, created by a community artist\nDelivered by email on February 14\nPerfect for sharing\, printing\, or gifting\n\nShelter Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of an adoptable shelter pet\nRandomly assigned\nA small way to help a shelter animal get seen and supported\n\nJoin us on March 6th for the Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibit at The Painted Cork in Santa Cruz \nThe Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibition is free and open to the public. Some original art will be available at the exhibit for an additional $15 donation. \nWhy it matters \n100% of proceeds support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\, helping provide daily care\, medical support\, enrichment\, and second chances for animals in our community. \nThis fundraiser is about more than art\, it’s about: \n\nSupporting shelter animals\nCelebrating creativity at every level\nBringing people together around something joyful and meaningful\n\n\nA few good things to know \n\n\nOne pet per portrait\nNo revisions (the charm is in the surprise)\nDigital portraits delivered by email on February 14\nMore than one pet?\n\nEmail us: awkward@scanimalshelter.org \nThank you for supporting shelter animals\, student artists\, and a community that believes love—and art—doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. \nLet’s get awkward.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/awkward-pet-portraits-2026/2026-08-10/
LOCATION:https://givebutter.com/awkward
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sc-county-animal-shelter-awkward-pet-portraits.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter":MAILTO:volunteer@scanimalshelter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T065843
CREATED:20250806T234201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T234201Z
UID:10058208-1786869000-1786881600@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Pancake Breakfast Highlands Park!
DESCRIPTION:Pancake Breakfast Highlands Park!\n3rd Sundays 8:30am-12pm\,  August 18 \nJoin us for our Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale Fundraiser every 3rd Sunday at Highlands Park Senior & Community Center in Ben Lomond. We are located in the green building behind the beautiful Highlands Park soccer field. \nMake it a family day at the park: Have breakfast with us between 8:30am-12 Noon then play in the park- playground with picnic tables\, restroom\, river access\, tennis courts\, open space use\, and skate park. Let us start your day with a beautiful and plentiful breakfast for a great price! \n$5/kids under 7\, $12/adults \nIncludes: \n\nTable Service!\nAll you can eat pancakes! Including fresh made fruit spreads for toppings in addition to maple syrup and butter.\nEggs cooked to Order Scrambled\, over-easy\, sunny side up\, basted\, etc.\nBreakfast Meats Pork links\, turkey links\, and ham.\nOur Famous Potatoes Grilled in organic olive oil\nFresh fruit Salad: Driscoll’s berries (strawberries/raspberries/blackberries/blueberries)\, watermelon\, grapes\, cantalope\, etc.\nJuice\, Tea\, Coffee\n\nGrab some afternoon treats from our Bake Sale table! Handmade items like brownies\, cookies\, muffins\, pie\, scones\, various sweet breads\, and more! \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help at our pancake breakfast just give us ring @ 831-336-8900 or let us know when you stop by! We are looking for line cooks who are great at cooking eggs all ways and others to help us set up and breakdown the event. Any help is greatly appreciated. All proceeds help sustain our programming for Seniors & the Community. \nBring a friend or your family for the best pancake breakfast in Ben Lomond.\nNo reservations required.\nWe accept: cash\, debit and credit
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/pancake-breakfast-highlands-park/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Highlands Park Senior & Community Center\, 8500 CA-9\, Ben Lomond\, CA\, 95005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers,Volunteer Opportunities
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/august-pancake-breakfast-e1754523111664.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Highlands Park Senior &amp%3B Community Center":MAILTO:seniorcenterslv8500@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T065843
CREATED:20260407T121019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T123458Z
UID:10069727-1786869000-1786883400@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Pancake Breakfast Highlands Park
DESCRIPTION:Pancake Breakfast Highlands Park\n3rd Sundays 8:30am-12pm\, April – October \nJoin us for our Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale Fundraiser every 3rd Sunday at Highlands Park Senior & Community Center in Ben Lomond. We are located in the green building behind the beautiful Highlands Park soccer field. \nMake it a family day at the park: Have breakfast with us between 8:30am-12 Noon then play in the park- playground with picnic tables\, restroom\, river access\, tennis courts\, open space use\, and skate park. Let us start your day with a beautiful and plentiful breakfast for a great price! \n$5/kids under 7\, $12/adults \nBreakfast includes: \n\nTable Service!\nAll you can eat pancakes\, including fresh made fruit spreads for toppings in addition to maple syrup and butter.\nEggs cooked to order: scrambled\, over-easy\, sunny side up\, basted\, etc.\nBreakfast meats: pork links\, turkey links\, and ham.\nOur Famous Potatoes grilled in organic olive oil\nFresh fruit Salad: Driscoll’s berries (strawberries/raspberries/blackberries/blueberries)\, watermelon\, grapes\, cantalope\, etc.\nJuice\, Tea\, Coffee\nGrab some afternoon treats from our Bake Sale table! Handmade items like brownies\, cookies\, muffins\, pie\, scones\, various sweet breads\, and more!\n\nIf you’d like to volunteer to help at our pancake breakfast just give us ring @ 831-336-8900 or let us know when you stop by! We are looking for line cooks who are great at cooking eggs all ways and others to help us set up and breakdown the event. Any help is greatly appreciated. All proceeds help sustain our programming for Seniors & the Community. \nBring a friend or your family for the best pancake breakfast in Ben Lomond.\nNo reservations required.\nWe accept: cash\, debit and credit
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/pancake-breakfast-highlands-park-2/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Highlands Park Senior & Community Center\, 8500 CA-9\, Ben Lomond\, CA\, 95005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers,Parks,Volunteer Opportunities
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pancake-breakfast-fliers-all-of-them-1-e1775563071656.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Highlands Park Senior &amp%3B Community Center":MAILTO:seniorcenterslv8500@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260818
DTSTAMP:20260407T065843
CREATED:20260106T024435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024435Z
UID:10065577-1786924800-1787011199@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
DESCRIPTION:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026\n Orders close January 31\nDigital portraits delivered February 14 \nAwkward Pet Portraits is a joyful\, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks\, expressions\, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. \nSome portraits are heartfelt.\nSome are… creatively interpretive.\nAll of them support shelter animals who need us! \nHow it works \n\nClick the “Order my portrait!” button\nSelect the number of digital portraits or shelter portraits you would like to order\nUpload a photo of your pet if applicable\nMake a $35 donation per portrait\n\nWhat you’ll receive\nDigital Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of your pet\, created by a community artist\nDelivered by email on February 14\nPerfect for sharing\, printing\, or gifting\n\nShelter Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of an adoptable shelter pet\nRandomly assigned\nA small way to help a shelter animal get seen and supported\n\nJoin us on March 6th for the Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibit at The Painted Cork in Santa Cruz \nThe Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibition is free and open to the public. Some original art will be available at the exhibit for an additional $15 donation. \nWhy it matters \n100% of proceeds support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\, helping provide daily care\, medical support\, enrichment\, and second chances for animals in our community. \nThis fundraiser is about more than art\, it’s about: \n\nSupporting shelter animals\nCelebrating creativity at every level\nBringing people together around something joyful and meaningful\n\n\nA few good things to know \n\n\nOne pet per portrait\nNo revisions (the charm is in the surprise)\nDigital portraits delivered by email on February 14\nMore than one pet?\n\nEmail us: awkward@scanimalshelter.org \nThank you for supporting shelter animals\, student artists\, and a community that believes love—and art—doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. \nLet’s get awkward.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/awkward-pet-portraits-2026/2026-08-17/
LOCATION:https://givebutter.com/awkward
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sc-county-animal-shelter-awkward-pet-portraits.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter":MAILTO:volunteer@scanimalshelter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTSTAMP:20260407T065843
CREATED:20260106T024435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024435Z
UID:10065578-1787529600-1787615999@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
DESCRIPTION:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026\n Orders close January 31\nDigital portraits delivered February 14 \nAwkward Pet Portraits is a joyful\, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks\, expressions\, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. \nSome portraits are heartfelt.\nSome are… creatively interpretive.\nAll of them support shelter animals who need us! \nHow it works \n\nClick the “Order my portrait!” button\nSelect the number of digital portraits or shelter portraits you would like to order\nUpload a photo of your pet if applicable\nMake a $35 donation per portrait\n\nWhat you’ll receive\nDigital Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of your pet\, created by a community artist\nDelivered by email on February 14\nPerfect for sharing\, printing\, or gifting\n\nShelter Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of an adoptable shelter pet\nRandomly assigned\nA small way to help a shelter animal get seen and supported\n\nJoin us on March 6th for the Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibit at The Painted Cork in Santa Cruz \nThe Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibition is free and open to the public. Some original art will be available at the exhibit for an additional $15 donation. \nWhy it matters \n100% of proceeds support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\, helping provide daily care\, medical support\, enrichment\, and second chances for animals in our community. \nThis fundraiser is about more than art\, it’s about: \n\nSupporting shelter animals\nCelebrating creativity at every level\nBringing people together around something joyful and meaningful\n\n\nA few good things to know \n\n\nOne pet per portrait\nNo revisions (the charm is in the surprise)\nDigital portraits delivered by email on February 14\nMore than one pet?\n\nEmail us: awkward@scanimalshelter.org \nThank you for supporting shelter animals\, student artists\, and a community that believes love—and art—doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. \nLet’s get awkward.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/awkward-pet-portraits-2026/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:https://givebutter.com/awkward
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sc-county-animal-shelter-awkward-pet-portraits.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter":MAILTO:volunteer@scanimalshelter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260407T065843
CREATED:20260106T024435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024435Z
UID:10065579-1788134400-1788220799@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
DESCRIPTION:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026\n Orders close January 31\nDigital portraits delivered February 14 \nAwkward Pet Portraits is a joyful\, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks\, expressions\, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. \nSome portraits are heartfelt.\nSome are… creatively interpretive.\nAll of them support shelter animals who need us! \nHow it works \n\nClick the “Order my portrait!” button\nSelect the number of digital portraits or shelter portraits you would like to order\nUpload a photo of your pet if applicable\nMake a $35 donation per portrait\n\nWhat you’ll receive\nDigital Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of your pet\, created by a community artist\nDelivered by email on February 14\nPerfect for sharing\, printing\, or gifting\n\nShelter Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of an adoptable shelter pet\nRandomly assigned\nA small way to help a shelter animal get seen and supported\n\nJoin us on March 6th for the Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibit at The Painted Cork in Santa Cruz \nThe Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibition is free and open to the public. Some original art will be available at the exhibit for an additional $15 donation. \nWhy it matters \n100% of proceeds support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\, helping provide daily care\, medical support\, enrichment\, and second chances for animals in our community. \nThis fundraiser is about more than art\, it’s about: \n\nSupporting shelter animals\nCelebrating creativity at every level\nBringing people together around something joyful and meaningful\n\n\nA few good things to know \n\n\nOne pet per portrait\nNo revisions (the charm is in the surprise)\nDigital portraits delivered by email on February 14\nMore than one pet?\n\nEmail us: awkward@scanimalshelter.org \nThank you for supporting shelter animals\, student artists\, and a community that believes love—and art—doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. \nLet’s get awkward.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/awkward-pet-portraits-2026/2026-08-31/
LOCATION:https://givebutter.com/awkward
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter":MAILTO:volunteer@scanimalshelter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260407T065843
CREATED:20260106T024435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024435Z
UID:10065580-1788739200-1788825599@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
DESCRIPTION:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026\n Orders close January 31\nDigital portraits delivered February 14 \nAwkward Pet Portraits is a joyful\, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks\, expressions\, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. \nSome portraits are heartfelt.\nSome are… creatively interpretive.\nAll of them support shelter animals who need us! \nHow it works \n\nClick the “Order my portrait!” button\nSelect the number of digital portraits or shelter portraits you would like to order\nUpload a photo of your pet if applicable\nMake a $35 donation per portrait\n\nWhat you’ll receive\nDigital Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of your pet\, created by a community artist\nDelivered by email on February 14\nPerfect for sharing\, printing\, or gifting\n\nShelter Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of an adoptable shelter pet\nRandomly assigned\nA small way to help a shelter animal get seen and supported\n\nJoin us on March 6th for the Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibit at The Painted Cork in Santa Cruz \nThe Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibition is free and open to the public. Some original art will be available at the exhibit for an additional $15 donation. \nWhy it matters \n100% of proceeds support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\, helping provide daily care\, medical support\, enrichment\, and second chances for animals in our community. \nThis fundraiser is about more than art\, it’s about: \n\nSupporting shelter animals\nCelebrating creativity at every level\nBringing people together around something joyful and meaningful\n\n\nA few good things to know \n\n\nOne pet per portrait\nNo revisions (the charm is in the surprise)\nDigital portraits delivered by email on February 14\nMore than one pet?\n\nEmail us: awkward@scanimalshelter.org \nThank you for supporting shelter animals\, student artists\, and a community that believes love—and art—doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. \nLet’s get awkward.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/awkward-pet-portraits-2026/2026-09-07/
LOCATION:https://givebutter.com/awkward
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sc-county-animal-shelter-awkward-pet-portraits.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter":MAILTO:volunteer@scanimalshelter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTSTAMP:20260407T065843
CREATED:20260106T024435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024435Z
UID:10065581-1789344000-1789430399@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
DESCRIPTION:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026\n Orders close January 31\nDigital portraits delivered February 14 \nAwkward Pet Portraits is a joyful\, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks\, expressions\, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. \nSome portraits are heartfelt.\nSome are… creatively interpretive.\nAll of them support shelter animals who need us! \nHow it works \n\nClick the “Order my portrait!” button\nSelect the number of digital portraits or shelter portraits you would like to order\nUpload a photo of your pet if applicable\nMake a $35 donation per portrait\n\nWhat you’ll receive\nDigital Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of your pet\, created by a community artist\nDelivered by email on February 14\nPerfect for sharing\, printing\, or gifting\n\nShelter Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of an adoptable shelter pet\nRandomly assigned\nA small way to help a shelter animal get seen and supported\n\nJoin us on March 6th for the Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibit at The Painted Cork in Santa Cruz \nThe Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibition is free and open to the public. Some original art will be available at the exhibit for an additional $15 donation. \nWhy it matters \n100% of proceeds support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\, helping provide daily care\, medical support\, enrichment\, and second chances for animals in our community. \nThis fundraiser is about more than art\, it’s about: \n\nSupporting shelter animals\nCelebrating creativity at every level\nBringing people together around something joyful and meaningful\n\n\nA few good things to know \n\n\nOne pet per portrait\nNo revisions (the charm is in the surprise)\nDigital portraits delivered by email on February 14\nMore than one pet?\n\nEmail us: awkward@scanimalshelter.org \nThank you for supporting shelter animals\, student artists\, and a community that believes love—and art—doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. \nLet’s get awkward.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/awkward-pet-portraits-2026/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:https://givebutter.com/awkward
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sc-county-animal-shelter-awkward-pet-portraits.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter":MAILTO:volunteer@scanimalshelter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T065843
CREATED:20250806T234201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T234201Z
UID:10058209-1789893000-1789905600@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Pancake Breakfast Highlands Park!
DESCRIPTION:Pancake Breakfast Highlands Park!\n3rd Sundays 8:30am-12pm\,  August 18 \nJoin us for our Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale Fundraiser every 3rd Sunday at Highlands Park Senior & Community Center in Ben Lomond. We are located in the green building behind the beautiful Highlands Park soccer field. \nMake it a family day at the park: Have breakfast with us between 8:30am-12 Noon then play in the park- playground with picnic tables\, restroom\, river access\, tennis courts\, open space use\, and skate park. Let us start your day with a beautiful and plentiful breakfast for a great price! \n$5/kids under 7\, $12/adults \nIncludes: \n\nTable Service!\nAll you can eat pancakes! Including fresh made fruit spreads for toppings in addition to maple syrup and butter.\nEggs cooked to Order Scrambled\, over-easy\, sunny side up\, basted\, etc.\nBreakfast Meats Pork links\, turkey links\, and ham.\nOur Famous Potatoes Grilled in organic olive oil\nFresh fruit Salad: Driscoll’s berries (strawberries/raspberries/blackberries/blueberries)\, watermelon\, grapes\, cantalope\, etc.\nJuice\, Tea\, Coffee\n\nGrab some afternoon treats from our Bake Sale table! Handmade items like brownies\, cookies\, muffins\, pie\, scones\, various sweet breads\, and more! \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help at our pancake breakfast just give us ring @ 831-336-8900 or let us know when you stop by! We are looking for line cooks who are great at cooking eggs all ways and others to help us set up and breakdown the event. Any help is greatly appreciated. All proceeds help sustain our programming for Seniors & the Community. \nBring a friend or your family for the best pancake breakfast in Ben Lomond.\nNo reservations required.\nWe accept: cash\, debit and credit
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/pancake-breakfast-highlands-park/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Highlands Park Senior & Community Center\, 8500 CA-9\, Ben Lomond\, CA\, 95005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Highlands Park Senior &amp%3B Community Center":MAILTO:seniorcenterslv8500@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T065843
CREATED:20260407T121019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T123458Z
UID:10069728-1789893000-1789907400@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Pancake Breakfast Highlands Park
DESCRIPTION:Pancake Breakfast Highlands Park\n3rd Sundays 8:30am-12pm\, April – October \nJoin us for our Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale Fundraiser every 3rd Sunday at Highlands Park Senior & Community Center in Ben Lomond. We are located in the green building behind the beautiful Highlands Park soccer field. \nMake it a family day at the park: Have breakfast with us between 8:30am-12 Noon then play in the park- playground with picnic tables\, restroom\, river access\, tennis courts\, open space use\, and skate park. Let us start your day with a beautiful and plentiful breakfast for a great price! \n$5/kids under 7\, $12/adults \nBreakfast includes: \n\nTable Service!\nAll you can eat pancakes\, including fresh made fruit spreads for toppings in addition to maple syrup and butter.\nEggs cooked to order: scrambled\, over-easy\, sunny side up\, basted\, etc.\nBreakfast meats: pork links\, turkey links\, and ham.\nOur Famous Potatoes grilled in organic olive oil\nFresh fruit Salad: Driscoll’s berries (strawberries/raspberries/blackberries/blueberries)\, watermelon\, grapes\, cantalope\, etc.\nJuice\, Tea\, Coffee\nGrab some afternoon treats from our Bake Sale table! Handmade items like brownies\, cookies\, muffins\, pie\, scones\, various sweet breads\, and more!\n\nIf you’d like to volunteer to help at our pancake breakfast just give us ring @ 831-336-8900 or let us know when you stop by! We are looking for line cooks who are great at cooking eggs all ways and others to help us set up and breakdown the event. Any help is greatly appreciated. All proceeds help sustain our programming for Seniors & the Community. \nBring a friend or your family for the best pancake breakfast in Ben Lomond.\nNo reservations required.\nWe accept: cash\, debit and credit
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/pancake-breakfast-highlands-park-2/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Highlands Park Senior & Community Center\, 8500 CA-9\, Ben Lomond\, CA\, 95005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers,Parks,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Highlands Park Senior &amp%3B Community Center":MAILTO:seniorcenterslv8500@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20260407T065843
CREATED:20260106T024435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024435Z
UID:10065582-1789948800-1790035199@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
DESCRIPTION:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026\n Orders close January 31\nDigital portraits delivered February 14 \nAwkward Pet Portraits is a joyful\, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks\, expressions\, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. \nSome portraits are heartfelt.\nSome are… creatively interpretive.\nAll of them support shelter animals who need us! \nHow it works \n\nClick the “Order my portrait!” button\nSelect the number of digital portraits or shelter portraits you would like to order\nUpload a photo of your pet if applicable\nMake a $35 donation per portrait\n\nWhat you’ll receive\nDigital Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of your pet\, created by a community artist\nDelivered by email on February 14\nPerfect for sharing\, printing\, or gifting\n\nShelter Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of an adoptable shelter pet\nRandomly assigned\nA small way to help a shelter animal get seen and supported\n\nJoin us on March 6th for the Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibit at The Painted Cork in Santa Cruz \nThe Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibition is free and open to the public. Some original art will be available at the exhibit for an additional $15 donation. \nWhy it matters \n100% of proceeds support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\, helping provide daily care\, medical support\, enrichment\, and second chances for animals in our community. \nThis fundraiser is about more than art\, it’s about: \n\nSupporting shelter animals\nCelebrating creativity at every level\nBringing people together around something joyful and meaningful\n\n\nA few good things to know \n\n\nOne pet per portrait\nNo revisions (the charm is in the surprise)\nDigital portraits delivered by email on February 14\nMore than one pet?\n\nEmail us: awkward@scanimalshelter.org \nThank you for supporting shelter animals\, student artists\, and a community that believes love—and art—doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. \nLet’s get awkward.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/awkward-pet-portraits-2026/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:https://givebutter.com/awkward
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sc-county-animal-shelter-awkward-pet-portraits.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter":MAILTO:volunteer@scanimalshelter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260407T065843
CREATED:20260106T024435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024435Z
UID:10065583-1790553600-1790639999@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
DESCRIPTION:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026\n Orders close January 31\nDigital portraits delivered February 14 \nAwkward Pet Portraits is a joyful\, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks\, expressions\, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. \nSome portraits are heartfelt.\nSome are… creatively interpretive.\nAll of them support shelter animals who need us! \nHow it works \n\nClick the “Order my portrait!” button\nSelect the number of digital portraits or shelter portraits you would like to order\nUpload a photo of your pet if applicable\nMake a $35 donation per portrait\n\nWhat you’ll receive\nDigital Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of your pet\, created by a community artist\nDelivered by email on February 14\nPerfect for sharing\, printing\, or gifting\n\nShelter Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of an adoptable shelter pet\nRandomly assigned\nA small way to help a shelter animal get seen and supported\n\nJoin us on March 6th for the Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibit at The Painted Cork in Santa Cruz \nThe Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibition is free and open to the public. Some original art will be available at the exhibit for an additional $15 donation. \nWhy it matters \n100% of proceeds support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\, helping provide daily care\, medical support\, enrichment\, and second chances for animals in our community. \nThis fundraiser is about more than art\, it’s about: \n\nSupporting shelter animals\nCelebrating creativity at every level\nBringing people together around something joyful and meaningful\n\n\nA few good things to know \n\n\nOne pet per portrait\nNo revisions (the charm is in the surprise)\nDigital portraits delivered by email on February 14\nMore than one pet?\n\nEmail us: awkward@scanimalshelter.org \nThank you for supporting shelter animals\, student artists\, and a community that believes love—and art—doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. \nLet’s get awkward.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/awkward-pet-portraits-2026/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:https://givebutter.com/awkward
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sc-county-animal-shelter-awkward-pet-portraits.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter":MAILTO:volunteer@scanimalshelter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTSTAMP:20260407T065843
CREATED:20260106T024435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024435Z
UID:10065584-1791158400-1791244799@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
DESCRIPTION:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026\n Orders close January 31\nDigital portraits delivered February 14 \nAwkward Pet Portraits is a joyful\, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks\, expressions\, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. \nSome portraits are heartfelt.\nSome are… creatively interpretive.\nAll of them support shelter animals who need us! \nHow it works \n\nClick the “Order my portrait!” button\nSelect the number of digital portraits or shelter portraits you would like to order\nUpload a photo of your pet if applicable\nMake a $35 donation per portrait\n\nWhat you’ll receive\nDigital Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of your pet\, created by a community artist\nDelivered by email on February 14\nPerfect for sharing\, printing\, or gifting\n\nShelter Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of an adoptable shelter pet\nRandomly assigned\nA small way to help a shelter animal get seen and supported\n\nJoin us on March 6th for the Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibit at The Painted Cork in Santa Cruz \nThe Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibition is free and open to the public. Some original art will be available at the exhibit for an additional $15 donation. \nWhy it matters \n100% of proceeds support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\, helping provide daily care\, medical support\, enrichment\, and second chances for animals in our community. \nThis fundraiser is about more than art\, it’s about: \n\nSupporting shelter animals\nCelebrating creativity at every level\nBringing people together around something joyful and meaningful\n\n\nA few good things to know \n\n\nOne pet per portrait\nNo revisions (the charm is in the surprise)\nDigital portraits delivered by email on February 14\nMore than one pet?\n\nEmail us: awkward@scanimalshelter.org \nThank you for supporting shelter animals\, student artists\, and a community that believes love—and art—doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. \nLet’s get awkward.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/awkward-pet-portraits-2026/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:https://givebutter.com/awkward
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sc-county-animal-shelter-awkward-pet-portraits.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter":MAILTO:volunteer@scanimalshelter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTSTAMP:20260407T065843
CREATED:20260106T024435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T024435Z
UID:10065585-1791763200-1791849599@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
DESCRIPTION:Awkward Pet Portraits 2026\n Orders close January 31\nDigital portraits delivered February 14 \nAwkward Pet Portraits is a joyful\, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks\, expressions\, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. \nSome portraits are heartfelt.\nSome are… creatively interpretive.\nAll of them support shelter animals who need us! \nHow it works \n\nClick the “Order my portrait!” button\nSelect the number of digital portraits or shelter portraits you would like to order\nUpload a photo of your pet if applicable\nMake a $35 donation per portrait\n\nWhat you’ll receive\nDigital Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of your pet\, created by a community artist\nDelivered by email on February 14\nPerfect for sharing\, printing\, or gifting\n\nShelter Pet Portraits ($35)\n\nA digital portrait of an adoptable shelter pet\nRandomly assigned\nA small way to help a shelter animal get seen and supported\n\nJoin us on March 6th for the Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibit at The Painted Cork in Santa Cruz \nThe Awkward Pet Portrait Exhibition is free and open to the public. Some original art will be available at the exhibit for an additional $15 donation. \nWhy it matters \n100% of proceeds support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\, helping provide daily care\, medical support\, enrichment\, and second chances for animals in our community. \nThis fundraiser is about more than art\, it’s about: \n\nSupporting shelter animals\nCelebrating creativity at every level\nBringing people together around something joyful and meaningful\n\n\nA few good things to know \n\n\nOne pet per portrait\nNo revisions (the charm is in the surprise)\nDigital portraits delivered by email on February 14\nMore than one pet?\n\nEmail us: awkward@scanimalshelter.org \nThank you for supporting shelter animals\, student artists\, and a community that believes love—and art—doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. \nLet’s get awkward.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/awkward-pet-portraits-2026/2026-10-12/
LOCATION:https://givebutter.com/awkward
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sc-county-animal-shelter-awkward-pet-portraits.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter":MAILTO:volunteer@scanimalshelter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T065843
CREATED:20250806T234201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T234201Z
UID:10058210-1792312200-1792324800@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:Pancake Breakfast Highlands Park!
DESCRIPTION:Pancake Breakfast Highlands Park!\n3rd Sundays 8:30am-12pm\,  August 18 \nJoin us for our Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale Fundraiser every 3rd Sunday at Highlands Park Senior & Community Center in Ben Lomond. We are located in the green building behind the beautiful Highlands Park soccer field. \nMake it a family day at the park: Have breakfast with us between 8:30am-12 Noon then play in the park- playground with picnic tables\, restroom\, river access\, tennis courts\, open space use\, and skate park. Let us start your day with a beautiful and plentiful breakfast for a great price! \n$5/kids under 7\, $12/adults \nIncludes: \n\nTable Service!\nAll you can eat pancakes! Including fresh made fruit spreads for toppings in addition to maple syrup and butter.\nEggs cooked to Order Scrambled\, over-easy\, sunny side up\, basted\, etc.\nBreakfast Meats Pork links\, turkey links\, and ham.\nOur Famous Potatoes Grilled in organic olive oil\nFresh fruit Salad: Driscoll’s berries (strawberries/raspberries/blackberries/blueberries)\, watermelon\, grapes\, cantalope\, etc.\nJuice\, Tea\, Coffee\n\nGrab some afternoon treats from our Bake Sale table! Handmade items like brownies\, cookies\, muffins\, pie\, scones\, various sweet breads\, and more! \nIf you’d like to volunteer to help at our pancake breakfast just give us ring @ 831-336-8900 or let us know when you stop by! We are looking for line cooks who are great at cooking eggs all ways and others to help us set up and breakdown the event. Any help is greatly appreciated. All proceeds help sustain our programming for Seniors & the Community. \nBring a friend or your family for the best pancake breakfast in Ben Lomond.\nNo reservations required.\nWe accept: cash\, debit and credit
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/pancake-breakfast-highlands-park/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Highlands Park Senior & Community Center\, 8500 CA-9\, Ben Lomond\, CA\, 95005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Highlands Park Senior &amp%3B Community Center":MAILTO:seniorcenterslv8500@gmail.com
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