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Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
2022-10-19 08:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-20 08:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-21 08:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-22 08:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-23 08:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-24 08:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-25 08:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-26 08:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 9 more dates | Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
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 are forever grateful to the loyal attendees, field trip leaders, workshop presenters, keynote speakers, local businesses, government municipalities, local non-profit organizations, and an army of volunteers who have helped to put on the festival throughout the years.
Monterey Bay has a unique natural landscape and a diversity of birds. We want to continue to highlight the magnificence of our region and create a hub where people of all backgrounds feel included and eager to explore the magical world of birds. You can look forward to interactive workshops and field trip options throughout the many communities of Monterey Bay. This festival will be full of fun community connections, food, music, and a keynote speaker.

Check out this amazing schedule: https://www.birdschoolproject.org/3day-festival-schedule

Join our Youth Action Network
2022-10-20 | CA, United States
Join our Youth Action Network
Saturday, November 15

Youth Action Network, Jovenes SANOS, and UC Santa Cruz are looking for students ages 11-18 from the Santa Cruz County Area to join their Youth-Led Research Project!

The first research session will be on Saturday, November 5th, at UCSC. Lunch, transportation, and stipends will be provided to every student!

Sign up by this Thursday, 10/20: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfobhKmCb2tby…/viewform

Christopher Alonso
Phone: +1 (831) 465-2211
​Email:calonso@unitedwaysc.org

Teens on Trails
2022-10-20 | Teens on Trails, CA, United States
Teens on Trails
Thursday, October 20, Email for details: info@santacruztrails.org

Teens on Trails is Santa Cruz Trails effort to build a more diverse and engaged generation of young adventurers.

These first twelve events will be hosted alongside Watsonville Environmental Science Workshop, Community Bike Collective, Watsonville Wetlands Watch, and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History’s Earth Stewards.

Why this matters

Makes the outdoors more accessible to more children

Inspires youth to care for open spaces

Introduces potential careers in the outdoor industry

Educates youth about local ecology and land stewardship

Builds self-confidence and self-awareness amongst participants

Support Teens on Trails

Teens on Trails is a pilot program–meaning that there’s lots of flexibility in how this program will be run in the future. We created a framework that we think will best support local youth, however, we plan to collect feedback from these first twelve events and use it to improve the program so it creates the most value it possibly can.
Support our Timeless Trails fundraising campaign to bring this program beyond the pilot phase.

Afternoon STEAM La Selva Beach
2022-10-20 13:30 - 15:00, 2022-10-27 13:30 - 15:00, 2022-11-03 13:30 - 15:00 | La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, 95076, United States
Afternoon STEAM La Selva Beach

Learn how to survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18. Space is limited to 15 on a first-come basis. No advance registration.

Kids 6-11 years Teens 12-18

Join Our New Ping Pong Club
2022-10-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Join Our New Ping Pong Club
4th Saturdays 12 – 2pm through February 25, 2023

Love ping-pong? Scotts Valley Library has a new new ping pong club for teens and adults.
The group meets every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 12pm to 2pm at the patio.
The club is open to ages 12 and up, materials are provided and all levels of experience are welcome.
The number of players is limited to 12 so pre-registration is highly encouraged.

Imagine and Create Your Own Animated Movie
2022-10-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Felton Branch Library- New, 6121 Gushee St., Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Imagine and Create Your Own Animated Movie
Saturday, October 8, 1 – 3pm
Create and bring your stories to life! Work as part of a team and make friends who share your interests as you explore digital animation software. This FREE 6-week course will walk you through story ideas, storyboarding, animation software, and creating your final video. All equipment and training included.
Intended for Santa Cruz County youth, between 12 – 18 years of age.
Class Details: Saturday 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, and 11/12 from 1:00 – 3:00 in the Felton Branch Library Community Room. If needed, the instructor will be available 11/19.
Program sponsored by Community Television of Santa Cruz and the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries.

Corazon de Mujer Community Festival!
2022-10-22 16:30 - 21:30 | Chanticleer Park, 1975 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Corazon de Mujer Community Festival!
Saturday, October 22
Join us for the second annual Corazon de Mujer Community Festival, Leo’s Haven at Chanticleer Park!! Come out to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos and Halloween with a Haunted Trail, Craft Vendors, Live Music and dance performances. Bring photos or other special items to add to a Community Ofrenda (Dia De Muertos Altar)
All dogs in costume win a treat! We will reward the best Catrina and the best Catrin.
Please walk or take alternative transportation. ADA Parking is available onsite at the Park. Parking will be available at Live Oak Elementary School at the intersection of Capitola Road and Chanticleer Ave.
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22 de Octubre – LEO’s Haven a Parque de Chanticleer – Únase a nosotros para el segundo Festival Comunitario Anual Corazón de Mujer
Venga a celebrar el Día de los Muertos y Halloween con un sendero embrujado, vendedores de artesanías, música en vivo y espectáculos de danza. Traiga fotos u otros artículos especiales para agregar a una Ofrenda Comunitaria (Altar del Día de Muertos) ¡Todos los perros disfrazados ganan un premio! Premiaremos a la mejor Catrina y al mejor Catrin.
Por favor, camine o tome un transporte alternativo. El estacionamiento ADA está disponible en el parque. Habrá estacionamiento disponible en la Escuela Primaria Live Oak en la intersección de Capitola Road y Chanticleer Ave.
Image Corazon de mujer

College & Career Family Night
2022-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, 95003, United States
College & Career Family Night
Monday 6-8 p.m. October 24
Meet university representatives from numerous public, private, and out-of-state colleges and universities. Students can also learn about Cabrillo’s academic pathways, attend workshops, take a quick career assessment, explore support programs, resources and clubs. College and Career Family Night is a chance to meet university representatives from numerous public, private, and out-of-state colleges and universities. It is also an opportunity to learn about Cabrillo College’s certificate, degree and transfer opportunities, attend workshops, and explore various resources.

Two locations on campus with workshops at each to help you plan, launch, and navigate your college experience.
Library, Building 1000, Cabrillo Career & Academic Pathways,Learn about Cabrillo academic pathways, attend workshops, take a quick career assessment, explore support programs,resources and clubs.

Financial Aid Workshop:How much does college cost and how do I pay for it? Financial Aid staff will walk you and your family through the financial aid process.
Start times: 6:15pm, 6:45pm, & 7:15pm. Location: Library, Room 1051 (2nd floor)
Making Cabrillo Work for You & Your Family Workshop: Why attend a community college? Learn about the benefits of attending a community college, how to apply, Career and Academic Pathways: Learn about the benefits of attending a community college, how to apply, Career and Academic Pathways (CAPs) and Dual Enrollment while in high school. Start times: 6:30pm & 7:30pm; Location: Library, The HUB (2nd Floor)

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Gymnasium, Building 1100, Meet University Representatives,Representatives from public, private, and out-of-state four-year colleges and universities will be on hand to provide information and answer your questions. For list of Universities who will be represented at the event, click the button below. (No high-heeled shoes allowed on the Gym floor)
Transfer Pathways Workshop: Cabrillo Academic Counselors will discuss the various pathways and programs that will allow you to transfer and pursue a bachelor’s degree. Start times: 6:30pm & 7:30pm, Gymnasium, Room 1118

Click here for a list of University Reps
Click here for a list of questions/issues you might discuss with the Representatives.

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Masks are required inside Cabrillo buildings

Teens: Volunteer at Watsonville Library
2022-10-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Watsonville Public Library, 275 Main St Suite 100, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Teens: Volunteer at Watsonville Library
Tuesday afternoons
Teens aged 13-18 may earn community service hours for school by volunteering at the library.
We are looking for volunteers who can commit to working every Tuesday afternoon throughout the school semester.
Types of Activities:
♦ Cleaning books, tables, & chairs
♦ Prepping craft materials for children’s programs
♦ Assisting staff at library programs
♦ A variety of other activities as they arise
How to Become a Teen Volunteer:
1. Ask for or download a volunteer application.
2. Fill it out completely, including an email address and a signature from your parent or guardian.
3. The teen librarian will contact all applicants at the beginning of each semester.
4. Attend the Teen Volunteer Orientation (the teen librarian will let you know when it is).
If you feel you cannot commit to work every week, but you still want to help out with other library programs, attend the orientation.
If you aren’t able to earn your community service hours with us, there are other Community Service Locations in the community that would love to have your help.
For more information contact Teen Librarian Jillian Wilson at (831)768-3414.
https://www.cityofwatsonville.org/1521/Teen-Volunteers-at-the-Library

Teen Zine Club
2022-10-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Teen Zine Club
4th Thursdays, 3 – 4pm
Are you looking for a creative outlet? Do you like DIY projects? Then, the Teen Zine Club is the place you need to be!
Zine is a DIY small circulating self-published media that shows your original work or a compilation of your favorite text, info, images and more. Open to all tweens and teens to join! We will meet every 4th Thursday of the month at the Fireside Meeting Room in Scotts Valley Library Branch.
For more info, please contact Iván Llamas at llamasi@santacruzpl.org or 831-427-7700 ext 7752
https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9471056

Halloween Teen Night Grades 6+
2022-10-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Boys & Girls Club, 543 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Halloween Teen Night Grades 6+
Friday, October 28, 6 – 9pm
The Boys & Girls Club is hosting a Halloween-themed TEEN NIGHT for grades 6 & up this Friday from 6-9pm at our Downtown Santa Cruz Clubhouse.
We would love to have your teens attend, and this event is open to all local teens, even if they are not currently Club members!
Staff and snacks will be on hand. Please see the attached flyer for details, and share with other local teen/youth-serving Orgs!
Youth Action Network, CASA of Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz Teen Center, Teen Kitchen Project, Santa Cruz City Schools
