Santa Cruz Parent

Game Zone at Scotts Valley library
2024-05-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-29 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Game Zone at Scotts Valley library
Wednesdays 1 – 3pm, through May 29
Scotts Valley library is offering a new Game Zone program for tweens (10-13) to relax, hang with friends, and play games! We’re offering a variety of video, card, and board games as well as snacks every Wednesday afternoon from 1-3pm. Come check it out and bring your friends!

Memorial Day Weekend Getaway at Camp Kennolyn
2024-05-24 | Kennolyn Camps, 8400 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel, CA, 95073, United States
Memorial Day Weekend Getaway
May 24 – 27
Our colleagues at Kennolyn Events have an awesome opportunity for you to join us for a 3 night stay at Kennolyn over Memorial Day Weekend.
For the first time, on Memorial Day Weekend, Kennolyn is opening our cabins and our beautiful property to families, individuals, couples, and groups of friends. May 24th-27th, 2024. This is an ALL INCLUSIVE weekend with a total of 9 meals prepared for you by our professional events catering team.
Enjoy a relaxing weekend and join us for special events including: campfire, movie night, family trivia, guided hikes, wine and chocolate pairing, and daily happy hour. Sit by the pool, or play ping pong, cornhole, volleyball, pickleball, and tennis. You can spend time exploring our forest or enjoy easy access to Santa Cruz beaches, wineries, and attractions.
Pricing and registration info is available at our Events Website. If you have any questions, please contact our Events Team at 831 479 6700 or email events@kennolyn.com.
Memorial Day Weekend Pricing
Mandatory All-Inclusive Fee/Per person:
Adult $450
Child (5-17) $350
Child (3-4) $175
2 and under Free
All Inclusive fee covers: 9 buffet style Meals, activities, service fee
Accommodation Fee, per cabin, not per person:
Private Room 1-2 people (1 double bed, private bath) $795
Log Cabin 3-4 people (2 double beds, private bath) $895
Log Cabin 4-5 people (2 double beds, 1 twin, private bath) $995
Village Inn (4 rooms – 2 double beds in ea, 4 private baths) $3795
Wisteria (2 Rooms – 2 double beds in ea, 2 private baths) $1795
Pricing includes all fees (no additional application or credit card fees.)

Spy x Family Code White
2024-05-24 16:30 - 2024-05-27 16:30 | The Tech, 201 S. Market St., San Jose, CA, 95113, United States
Spy x Family Code White
Friday, May24 – Monday, May 27, 4:30pm or 7pm
Calling all Spy × Family Code White enthusiasts! Get ready to see your favorite characters hit the silver screen as Spy × Family Code: White makes its long-awaited debut as a movie on our famous IMAX Dome!
After receiving an order to be replaced in Operation Strix, Loid decides to help Anya win a cooking competition at Eden Academy, by making the director’s favorite meal in order to prevent his replacement.
Tickets: ticketing.thetech.org/102321/

In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
2024-05-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Claraty Arts, 1725 Seabright Avenue, Suite C, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
Sundays 2 – 4pm
Join our in person art class for people with disabilities at Claraty Arts Center in Santa Cruz. Adaptive art projects and space to work outside or inside and to share time with your family and work on a creative art project. It’s for the whole family – all are welcomed! This will be a great relaxing creative time adaptive to all needs, come out and express yourself! Caregiver must stay and help the participant – this is not a drop off!
Drop ins Welcomed!
$10 cash donation appreciated for art supplies

1725 Seabright Avenue, Suite C., Santa Cruz, CA

Click here to reserve your seat at art class

Knitting at the Felton Library
2024-05-27 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-06-03 12:30 - 14:00 | Felton Library, 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Knitting at the Felton Library
Mondays, 12:30 – 2pm, through June 17

Join us every Monday afternoon at the Felton Branch for a knitting party. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome.

Dipper Days at the Boardwalk
2024-05-29, 2024-05-30, 2024-05-31, 2024-06-01, 2024-06-02, 2024-06-03, 2024-06-04, 2024-06-05 and 1 more date | Beach Boardwalk, CA, United States
Dipper Days at the Boardwalk

Wednesdays, May 29 – August 7
Ride the Giant Dipper for 1 point – $1 every Wednesday May 29th thru August 7th. Celebrate your favorite wooden roller coaster with retro prices! Regular height requirements apply.

May 17 – August 16, 2024 –In Honor of your beloved Giant Dipper turning 100, we are giving YOU the chance to show off your incredible artistic talent.Dazzle us with your most thrilling Giant Dipper “Fan Art” to celebrate the Giant Dipper and over 68 million riders! Enter your Giant Dipper photos, paintings, or crafty creations for a chance to win Dipper Swag, MyBoardwalk Cards, or Rides Wristbands.

Enter Contest Soon

County Career Fair
2024-05-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Santa Cruz Government Center, 701 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
County Career Fair
Thursday, May 30, 4-7pm
Interested in taking your career to the next level? Join us May 30 to learn more about working on behalf of the residents of Santa Cruz County.

Food Truck Friday - Skypark
2024-05-31 17:00 - 20:30 | Skypark Scotts Valley, CA, United States
Food Truck Friday – Skypark
Last Friday of the month, 5-8pm
Join Food Truck A-Go-Go’s biggest community event the last Friday of each month at Skypark.
Food Truck Fridays feature

a beer and wine garden 100% benefiting SVEF
live music
face painting by Brenda
a great variety of food trucks and desserts!

Thanks to our very generous sponsor, Mari Rossi, and our partners at Scotts Valley Parks & Rec.
Something for everyone, come out and play!

Graphic Novel Workshop for Teens with Phil Yeh at Felton
2024-06-01 11:00 - 12:30 | Felton Branch Library- New, 6121 Gushee St., Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Graphic Novel Workshop for Teens with Phil Yeh at Felton
Saturday, June 1, 11am-12:30pm
Teens! Learn how to make your own comics and graphic novels with Phil Yeh. Now you can in this hour and a half workshop for teens with a comic book legend!
Join us at the Felton library and learn from the Godfather of the American Graphic Novel, Phil Yeh! Phil will walk you through the creative process, from art to writing. Learn all about the process and about Phil’s friends in the world of comics such as, Charles Schulz (Peanuts), Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird (creators of the Ninja Turtles), and Jerry Robinson (creator of the Joker), and much more!
Space is limited to 16 on a first-come basis. No advance registration.
Instructor Bio: Phil Yeh, also known as the Godfather of the American Graphic Novel, has been traveling the world for 39 years, promoting literacy and creativity with his workshops, speaking engagements, and mural events with the group he founded, Cartoonists Across America & the World.
Phil has written 90 books and comics, including Dinosaurs Across America, which is the fun way to learn the facts of the states. Dinosaurs Across America won a Children’s Choice award and was named as one of the top graphic novels for kids to promote lifelong reading by the School Library Journal. He also created one of the first graphic novels in the US in 1977, called Even Cazco Gets the Blues.

Graphic Novel Workshop for Teens with Phil Yeh at Downtown
2024-06-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Public Library, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Graphic Novel Workshop for Teens with Phil Yeh at Downtown
Saturday, June 1, 3:30-5pm
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own comics and graphic novels? Now you can in this hour and a half workshop for teens with a comic book legend!
Join us at the Downtown branch library and learn from the Godfather of the American Graphic Novel, Phil Yeh! Phil will walk you through the creative process, from art to writing. Learn all about the process and about Phil’s friends in the world of comics such as, Charles Schulz (Peanuts), Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird (creators of the Ninja Turtles), and Jerry Robinson (creator of the Joker), and much more!
Instructor Bio: Phil Yeh, also known as the Godfather of the American Graphic Novel, has been traveling the world for 39 years, promoting literacy and creativity with his workshops, speaking engagements, and mural events with the group he founded, Cartoonists Across America & the World.
Phil has written 90 books and comics, including Dinosaurs Across America, which is the fun way to learn the facts of the states. Dinosaurs Across America won a Children’s Choice award and was named as one of the top graphic novels for kids to promote lifelong reading by the School Library Journal. He also created one of the first graphic novels in the US in 1977, called Even Cazco Gets the Blues.

Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) Aptos
2024-06-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Aptos Public Library, 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) Aptos
1st Sunday of the month, 11am – 1:00pm

Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) is the SCPL young adult advisory group. ACT is open to all Santa Cruz County young adults, ages 12-18. The main focus of the ACT is young adult services, including programs, events, spaces, and policies. This is a good opportunity for students to fulfill community service credits, obtain job skills, develop leadership abilities, and acquire college extracurricular experience.
Questions? Contact Sandi Imperio, imperios@santacruzpl.org
Meetings: 1st Sunday of the month, 11:00a-1:00p. Meetings are at the Aptos Library Community Room, 7695 Soquel Dr., Aptos
No registration required.

Coffee with a Professional
2024-06-02 10:30 | Watsonville Public Library, 275 Main St Suite 100, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Coffee with a Professional
Tuesdays, 10:30am, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 2, July 16, August 6

Have you ever wanted to learn about the jobs that other people have? Our monthly Coffee with a Professional program will feature a special guest who will talk about their job, what it’s like on a day-to-day basis, and a discussion about a specific topic that connects with their job, etc. Plus, coffee and a snack!
Tuesday, March 5th, Poet Laureate Bob Gomez
Tuesday, April 2, Author Jamie Cortez
Tuesday, May 7, Reporter Fidel M. Soto
Tuesday, June 2, Beekeeper Emily Bondor
Tuesday, July 16, Singer/Musician Alex Lucero
Tuesday, August 6, Wildlife Photographer, Kara Capaldo
The audience for this program is adults and will be presented in English.

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¿Alguna vez ha querido conocer los trabajos de otras personas? Nuestro programa mensual Café con un Profesional contará con un invitado especial que hablará sobre su trabajo, cómo es su día a día, y un debate sobre un tema específico relacionado con su trabajo, etc. Además, ¡café y un tentempié!
Nuestro invitado destacado para el mes de febrero es Poeta Laureado de Watsonville, Bob Gomez. Este programa se llevará a cabo el martes, 5 de marzo a las 10:30 am en la Biblioteca Principal, Sala de Reuniones.
El público de este programa es adulto y se presentará en inglés.

Introductory High School Summer CyberCamp
2024-06-03 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, 95003, United States
Introductory High School Summer CyberCamp
M-F, June 3–7, 9am-3pm
Cabrillo College, Bay Area Cyber League and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education announce our free week-long Summer CyberCamps! Ideal CyberCampers are current 8th-12th graders and community college students with basic computer skills and little to no cybersecurity experience. Hosted in person at Cabrillo College!
Introductory CyberCamp: June 3–7 9am-3pm daily. Dive into the basics of cybersecurity, where you’ll learn the ropes from experienced professionals. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge!
We’ve got you covered with lunch and snacks every day, ensuring you have the energy to explore and learn.
Get ready for an action-packed adventure with a range of hands-on activities that will put your skills to the test in a fun and supportive environment. Topics include: Digital hygiene and safety, and technology ethics, Computer Networking and Cybersecurity, Beginning coding, and Introduction to Linux.
Our camps are the perfect place to meet fellow young enthusiasts who share your passion for technology and cybersecurity. We guarantee you’ll have a blast, learn a ton, and maybe even discover a pathway to your future career.
Visit sccoe.link/summercyber24 for details and registration

Introductory Summer CyberCamp
2024-06-03 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-04 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-05 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, 95003, United States
Introductory Summer CyberCamp
M-F, June 3-7, 9am-3pm
Cabrillo College, Bay Area Cyber League and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education announce our free week-long Summer CyberCamps! Ideal CyberCampers are current 8th-12th graders and community college students with basic computer skills and little to no cybersecurity experience. Hosted in person at Cabrillo College!
Begin your journey into cybersecurity, where you’ll learn the ropes from experienced professionals.
We’ve got you covered with lunch and snacks every day, ensuring you have the energy to explore and learn. Get ready for an action-packed adventure with a range of hands-on activities that will put your skills to the test in a fun and supportive environment.
Topics include: Digital hygiene and safety, and technology ethics, Computer Networking and Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Digital Forensics, Python coding, and Web Application Security.
Our camps are the perfect place to meet fellow young enthusiasts who share your passion for technology and cybersecurity. We guarantee you’ll have a blast, learn a ton, and maybe even discover a pathway to your future career.
Visit sccoe.link/summercyber24 for details and registration

Talewise Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure
2024-06-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Garfield Park Library, 705 Woodrow Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Talewise Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure
Wednesday, June 5, 11am-12pm
Join Talewise for Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure, an interactive and exciting STEM show that combines the magic of stories with the wonders of science!
