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Santa Cruz Firefighter Open House and BBQ
2023-09-16 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Santa Cruz Fire Dpartment, 711 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Santa Cruz Fire Open House and BBQ

Saturday, September 16, 11am – 4pm

Santa Cruz Fire would like to extend a warm welcome to the community to come visit them on Saturday, September 16th at the first annual Firefighter Open House, BBQ, and Fundraiser, located at 711 Center Street.

There will be good food, firefighter demonstrations of skills they use every day, a bounce house, and much more! Come meet some of your local firefighters and even try your hand at some of the firefighter skills! This will be a fantastic family-oriented event with a little something for everyone. Kids are $10 and adults are $15.

Native Plant & Rummage Sale
2023-09-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Highlands Park Senior & Community Center, 8500 CA-9, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
Native Plant & Rummage Sale
Sunday, September 17, 9am – 3pm
The Valley Women’s Club of San Lorenzo Valley (VWC) is excited to invite you to our Native Plant & Rummage Sale Event! This is a fantastic opportunity for you to support local scholarships, habitat restoration, and biodiversity while finding hidden treasures and embracing eco-friendly gardening.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
– Browse a wide array of quality rummage sale items.
– Discover native plants sourced from Central Coast Wilds, chosen specifically for their hardiness and benefits to the San Lorenzo Valley ecosystem.
– Connect with community members who share a passion for environmental conservation and education.
– Enjoy a fun-filled day of shopping, mingling, and contributing to a greener future.

GET INVOLVED:
– Donate Items: Help us stock up on unique sale items! Drop off your donations at the Highlands Park Senior & Community Center on Fridays and Saturdays from August 4 to September 16 between 10:00 AM and Noon. (No collection on Sept. 2) Please, no clothes, large furniture, or baby furniture.
– Volunteer: Join our dedicated team of volunteers by signing up to assist with item collection, pricing, loading, and more. [https://vwcslv.ivolunteer.com/rummagesale]
– Shop: Discover hidden gems and support a great cause by shopping at the rummage sale and taking home native plants to beautify your property.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
– Proceeds from the event support SLVUSD Cabrillo Scholarships and Teacher Grants, benefiting local education and environmental projects.
– Learn about the importance of native plants and their role in attracting essential pollinators for a healthier ecosystem.

SPREAD THE WORD:
Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to this impactful event! Let’s come together to make a positive change for our community and the environment.
For more information or to get involved, please contact Alisan Andrews, President of the Valley Women’s Club of San Lorenzo Valley, at ‭(650) 400-8623‬ or info@valleywomensclub.org.
We can’t wait to see you there! Let’s make a difference, one plant and one treasure at a time.
