BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Santa Cruz Parent - ECPv6.7.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://santacruzparent.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Santa Cruz Parent REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155735 CREATED:20211022T171512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T173530Z UID:10035944-1762527600-1762534800@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Friday Pet Food Pantry DESCRIPTION:Friday Pet Food Pantry\nFridays 2-5pm \nJust a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm! \nDonate anytime! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/friday-pet-food-pantry/2025-11-07/ LOCATION:SPCA\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/spca-friday-pet-food.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SPCA":MAILTO:info@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155735 CREATED:20250908T030658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T165317Z UID:10060182-1762790400-1762797600@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS for Juniors Tier 1 Mondays November 3-17 DESCRIPTION:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS After-School\nMondays 4-6pm\, September 8-22; October 6-20; November 3-17; December 1-15 \nPAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) is the perfect program for students who love animals. \nJunior PAWS Tier One\, for children 7 to 9 years\, introduces the children to our SPCASC shelter and animals through compassion\, play and basic training. \nIt explains how to recognize animal behavior and body language so the kids can conduct “consent tests” safely and respectfully. \nParticipants channel their creativity by making toys for the animals and designing advertising posters to promote them to potential adopters. \nRegister now for some puppy and kitten love! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/spca-santa-cruz-paws-for-juniors-tier-1-2/2025-11-10/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/session-6-cats-1-e1755701511611.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz SPCA - Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155735 CREATED:20250908T031345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T035352Z UID:10060164-1762876800-1762884000@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS for Preteens Tier 1 Tuesdays November 4-18 DESCRIPTION:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS  for Preteens Tier 1\nTuesdays 4-6pm\, September 9-23; October 7-21; November 4-18\, December2-16 \nPAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) is the perfect program for students who love animals. \nPreteen PAWS Tier One\, for preteens 10 to 12 years\, introduces children to our SPCASC shelter and animals through hands-on compassion\, play and basic training. \nIt explains how to recognize animal behavior and body language so the kids can conduct “consent tests” safely and respectfully. \nParticipants channel their creativity by making toys for the animals and designing advertising posters to promote them to potential adopters. \nRegister now for some puppy and kitten love! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/spca-santa-cruz-paws-for-preteens-tier-1-tuesdays-november-4-18/2025-11-11/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/session-8-dog-time-tilly-1-e1755701794175.png ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz SPCA - Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155735 CREATED:20250908T035936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T025654Z UID:10060200-1762963200-1762970400@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Santa Cruz SPCA PAWS for Juniors Program Tier 2\, November 5-19 DESCRIPTION:Santa Cruz SPCA PAWS for Juniors Program Tier 2\nWednesdays 4-6\, September 10-24; October 8-22; November 5-19; December 3-17 \nJunior PAWS Tier 2\, for returning juniors 7-9 years old\, builds upon the children’s knowledge and skills about animals in PAWS Tier 1. Prerequisite: At least one or more of PAWS 1 sessions completed. \nIt runs for three weeks and refines the children’s animal handling skills. \nThe program establishes the children’s awareness of the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare and engages students in stories of animal rescues. \nParticipants play games about animal welfare\, train dogs\, walk dogs and make enrichments for the dogs and cats. \nThey also create adoption posters to be displayed on the animals’ kennel doors. \nRegister now for animal snuggles! \n__________________________________________________________________________ \n\nThese sessions\, which meet for three weeks on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-6pm September through December\, are for students who have been in our PAWS program more than once and are ready for a new challenge.  In PAWS Tier Two we begin exploring some of the larger animal welfare ideas and learning about some of the reasons why animals who come to our shelter as well as what different kinds of challenges animals face out in society.  They will continue to progress on animal handling and advocacy skills they have developed in their previous PAWS engagements. \nJunior PAWS Tier 2-For 7–9-year-old participants\, each Wednesday for three weeks out of the month\, 4-6pm \nPre-teen PAWS Tier 2-for 10–12-year-old participants\, each Thursday for three weeks out of the month\, 4-6pm \nWe ask all students who have never done our PAWS program before to sign up for our PAWS Tier 1 program.   If you have questions or need help in figuring out where your student fits\, please contact us at 831-566-3753. URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/santa-cruz-spca-paws-for-juniors-program-tier-2-november-5-19/2025-11-12/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/junior-girl-cat-8-e1757302091780.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz SPCA - Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155735 CREATED:20250908T040400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T022145Z UID:10060551-1763049600-1763056800@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Santa Cruz SPCA PAWS for Pre-Teens Program Tier 2 November 6-20 DESCRIPTION:Santa Cruz SPCA PAWS for Pre-Teens Program Tier 2\nWednesdays 4-6\, September 11-25; October 9-23; November 6-20; December 4-18 \nJunior PAWS Tier 2\, for returning pre-teens\, 10-12 years old\, builds upon the children’s knowledge and skills about animals in PAWS Tier 1. Prerequisite: At least one or more of PAWS 1 sessions completed. \nIt runs for three weeks and refines the children’s animal handling skills. \nThe program establishes the children’s awareness of the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare and engages students in stories of animal rescues. \nParticipants play games about animal welfare\, train dogs\, walk dogs and make enrichments for the dogs and cats. \nThey also create adoption posters to be displayed on the animals’ kennel doors. \nRegister now for animal snuggles! \n__________________________________________________________________________ \n\nThese sessions\, which meet for three weeks on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-6pm September through December\, are for students who have been in our PAWS program more than once and are ready for a new challenge.  In PAWS Tier Two we begin exploring some of the larger animal welfare ideas and learning about some of the reasons why animals who come to our shelter as well as what different kinds of challenges animals face out in society.  They will continue to progress on animal handling and advocacy skills they have developed in their previous PAWS engagements. \nJunior PAWS Tier 2-For 7–9-year-old participants\, each Wednesday for three weeks out of the month\, 4-6pm \nPre-teen PAWS Tier 2-for 10–12-year-old participants\, each Thursday for three weeks out of the month\, 4-6pm \nWe ask all students who have never done our PAWS program before to sign up for our PAWS Tier 1 program.   If you have questions or need help in figuring out where your student fits\, please contact us at 831-566-3753. URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/santa-cruz-spca-paws-for-pre-teens-program-tier-2/2025-11-13/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/junior-girl-cat-8-e1757302091780.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz SPCA - Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155735 CREATED:20211022T171512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T173530Z UID:10035945-1763132400-1763139600@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Friday Pet Food Pantry DESCRIPTION:Friday Pet Food Pantry\nFridays 2-5pm \nJust a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm! \nDonate anytime! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/friday-pet-food-pantry/2025-11-14/ LOCATION:SPCA\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/spca-friday-pet-food.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SPCA":MAILTO:info@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155735 CREATED:20230304T212635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T011140Z UID:10043654-1763200800-1763208000@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Saturdays in the Soil DESCRIPTION:Saturdays in the Soil\nThird Saturdays\, 10am – noon \nWe are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, you gain new wisdom about local ecology\, native plants\, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your hands dirty! Join us and volunteer in the Museum’s Garden Learning Center and Pilkington Creek. \nEmail volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to RSVP. Space is limited. \nWhat to Expect \n\nThis project requires volunteer support with general landscaping\, occasional watering\, weeding\, and replanting.\nPlease let us know if you need special accommodations when you email to RSVP.\nThis program happens rain or shine\, but we will cancel in the case of muddy conditions or inclement weather.\nAll ages are welcome; children under 14 require adult supervision. Volunteers under 18 require a parent/guardian to sign waivers.\nPlease follow latest guidelines for covid safety at the time of the program.\n\n  URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/saturdays-in-the-soil-9/2025-11-15/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts, Museums, Exhibits,Family Events,Teen Activities,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/scmus-saturday-in-the-soil-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History":MAILTO:info@santacruzmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155735 CREATED:20251115T133330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T224615Z UID:10062765-1763200800-1763226000@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed at Hopes Closet DESCRIPTION:Volunteers Needed at Hopes Closet\nNovember 15 and going forward \nDo you enjoy serving the community? Do you find joy in a role that is deeply rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of others? Join our committed volunteer team at Hopes Closet\, Santa Cruz! \nAt Hopes Closet\, we create “Bundles of Hope” for each child in a family that is struggling to make ends meet. Each child receives enough clothing\, socks and underwear to last them a full week. Their bundle of joy also includes a toy\, a backpack\, an art kit and quality books to read. \nWe need caring English and Spanish-speaking volunteers to make the bundles\, to communicate with clients\, to clean and repair toys\, to fold clothes and sort books. Could this be you? \nVolunteer Today! https://hopesclosetsc.org/volunteer/ \nHopes Closet Store is open Tuesday-Friday\, 10am-5pm\, Saturday 11am-pm\nHopes Closet Donation Center is open Tuesday-Friday 10am-2pm and Saturday 11am-3pm.\nHopes Closet Bundles Pickup is open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm. Please go to the back door and ring the bell. \nDONATION CENTER – Donation Center Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 am – 2 pm and Saturdays 11 am – 3 pm! \nTo donate\, simply bring in the gently used clothes\, shoes\, toys and baby/toddler gear that your little ones and kids have recently outgrown and when you do\, join our Loyalty Donation Program. \nHopes Closet Donation Center\, Store and Services are located at\n2555-2557 Soquel Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95065\nShop (831) 462-6700 | Services (831) 566-1731\ninfo@HopesClosetsc.com URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/volunteers-needed-at-hopes-closet/2025-11-15/ LOCATION:Hopes Closet of Santa Cruz\, 2555-2557 Soquel Dr\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Holidays,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/hopes-closet-bundle-of-hope.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155735 CREATED:20250806T234201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T234201Z UID:10058199-1763281800-1763294400@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/2025-11-16/ 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 &%3B Community Center":MAILTO:seniorcenterslv8500@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155736 CREATED:20250908T030658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T165317Z UID:10060183-1763395200-1763402400@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS for Juniors Tier 1 Mondays November 3-17 DESCRIPTION:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS After-School\nMondays 4-6pm\, September 8-22; October 6-20; November 3-17; December 1-15 \nPAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) is the perfect program for students who love animals. \nJunior PAWS Tier One\, for children 7 to 9 years\, introduces the children to our SPCASC shelter and animals through compassion\, play and basic training. \nIt explains how to recognize animal behavior and body language so the kids can conduct “consent tests” safely and respectfully. \nParticipants channel their creativity by making toys for the animals and designing advertising posters to promote them to potential adopters. \nRegister now for some puppy and kitten love! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/spca-santa-cruz-paws-for-juniors-tier-1-2/2025-11-17/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/session-6-cats-1-e1755701511611.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz SPCA - Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155736 CREATED:20250908T031345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T035352Z UID:10060165-1763481600-1763488800@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS for Preteens Tier 1 Tuesdays November 4-18 DESCRIPTION:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS  for Preteens Tier 1\nTuesdays 4-6pm\, September 9-23; October 7-21; November 4-18\, December2-16 \nPAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) is the perfect program for students who love animals. \nPreteen PAWS Tier One\, for preteens 10 to 12 years\, introduces children to our SPCASC shelter and animals through hands-on compassion\, play and basic training. \nIt explains how to recognize animal behavior and body language so the kids can conduct “consent tests” safely and respectfully. \nParticipants channel their creativity by making toys for the animals and designing advertising posters to promote them to potential adopters. \nRegister now for some puppy and kitten love! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/spca-santa-cruz-paws-for-preteens-tier-1-tuesdays-november-4-18/2025-11-18/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/session-8-dog-time-tilly-1-e1755701794175.png ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz SPCA - Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155736 CREATED:20250908T035936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T025654Z UID:10060201-1763568000-1763575200@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Santa Cruz SPCA PAWS for Juniors Program Tier 2\, November 5-19 DESCRIPTION:Santa Cruz SPCA PAWS for Juniors Program Tier 2\nWednesdays 4-6\, September 10-24; October 8-22; November 5-19; December 3-17 \nJunior PAWS Tier 2\, for returning juniors 7-9 years old\, builds upon the children’s knowledge and skills about animals in PAWS Tier 1. Prerequisite: At least one or more of PAWS 1 sessions completed. \nIt runs for three weeks and refines the children’s animal handling skills. \nThe program establishes the children’s awareness of the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare and engages students in stories of animal rescues. \nParticipants play games about animal welfare\, train dogs\, walk dogs and make enrichments for the dogs and cats. \nThey also create adoption posters to be displayed on the animals’ kennel doors. \nRegister now for animal snuggles! \n__________________________________________________________________________ \n\nThese sessions\, which meet for three weeks on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-6pm September through December\, are for students who have been in our PAWS program more than once and are ready for a new challenge.  In PAWS Tier Two we begin exploring some of the larger animal welfare ideas and learning about some of the reasons why animals who come to our shelter as well as what different kinds of challenges animals face out in society.  They will continue to progress on animal handling and advocacy skills they have developed in their previous PAWS engagements. \nJunior PAWS Tier 2-For 7–9-year-old participants\, each Wednesday for three weeks out of the month\, 4-6pm \nPre-teen PAWS Tier 2-for 10–12-year-old participants\, each Thursday for three weeks out of the month\, 4-6pm \nWe ask all students who have never done our PAWS program before to sign up for our PAWS Tier 1 program.   If you have questions or need help in figuring out where your student fits\, please contact us at 831-566-3753. URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/santa-cruz-spca-paws-for-juniors-program-tier-2-november-5-19/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/junior-girl-cat-8-e1757302091780.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz SPCA - Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155736 CREATED:20250908T040400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T022145Z UID:10060552-1763654400-1763661600@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Santa Cruz SPCA PAWS for Pre-Teens Program Tier 2 November 6-20 DESCRIPTION:Santa Cruz SPCA PAWS for Pre-Teens Program Tier 2\nWednesdays 4-6\, September 11-25; October 9-23; November 6-20; December 4-18 \nJunior PAWS Tier 2\, for returning pre-teens\, 10-12 years old\, builds upon the children’s knowledge and skills about animals in PAWS Tier 1. Prerequisite: At least one or more of PAWS 1 sessions completed. \nIt runs for three weeks and refines the children’s animal handling skills. \nThe program establishes the children’s awareness of the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare and engages students in stories of animal rescues. \nParticipants play games about animal welfare\, train dogs\, walk dogs and make enrichments for the dogs and cats. \nThey also create adoption posters to be displayed on the animals’ kennel doors. \nRegister now for animal snuggles! \n__________________________________________________________________________ \n\nThese sessions\, which meet for three weeks on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-6pm September through December\, are for students who have been in our PAWS program more than once and are ready for a new challenge.  In PAWS Tier Two we begin exploring some of the larger animal welfare ideas and learning about some of the reasons why animals who come to our shelter as well as what different kinds of challenges animals face out in society.  They will continue to progress on animal handling and advocacy skills they have developed in their previous PAWS engagements. \nJunior PAWS Tier 2-For 7–9-year-old participants\, each Wednesday for three weeks out of the month\, 4-6pm \nPre-teen PAWS Tier 2-for 10–12-year-old participants\, each Thursday for three weeks out of the month\, 4-6pm \nWe ask all students who have never done our PAWS program before to sign up for our PAWS Tier 1 program.   If you have questions or need help in figuring out where your student fits\, please contact us at 831-566-3753. URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/santa-cruz-spca-paws-for-pre-teens-program-tier-2/2025-11-20/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/junior-girl-cat-8-e1757302091780.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz SPCA - Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155736 CREATED:20211022T171512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T173530Z UID:10035946-1763737200-1763744400@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Friday Pet Food Pantry DESCRIPTION:Friday Pet Food Pantry\nFridays 2-5pm \nJust a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm! \nDonate anytime! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/friday-pet-food-pantry/2025-11-21/ LOCATION:SPCA\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/spca-friday-pet-food.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SPCA":MAILTO:info@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155736 CREATED:20251115T133330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T224615Z UID:10064337-1763805600-1763830800@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed at Hopes Closet DESCRIPTION:Volunteers Needed at Hopes Closet\nNovember 15 and going forward \nDo you enjoy serving the community? Do you find joy in a role that is deeply rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of others? Join our committed volunteer team at Hopes Closet\, Santa Cruz! \nAt Hopes Closet\, we create “Bundles of Hope” for each child in a family that is struggling to make ends meet. Each child receives enough clothing\, socks and underwear to last them a full week. Their bundle of joy also includes a toy\, a backpack\, an art kit and quality books to read. \nWe need caring English and Spanish-speaking volunteers to make the bundles\, to communicate with clients\, to clean and repair toys\, to fold clothes and sort books. Could this be you? \nVolunteer Today! https://hopesclosetsc.org/volunteer/ \nHopes Closet Store is open Tuesday-Friday\, 10am-5pm\, Saturday 11am-pm\nHopes Closet Donation Center is open Tuesday-Friday 10am-2pm and Saturday 11am-3pm.\nHopes Closet Bundles Pickup is open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm. Please go to the back door and ring the bell. \nDONATION CENTER – Donation Center Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 am – 2 pm and Saturdays 11 am – 3 pm! \nTo donate\, simply bring in the gently used clothes\, shoes\, toys and baby/toddler gear that your little ones and kids have recently outgrown and when you do\, join our Loyalty Donation Program. \nHopes Closet Donation Center\, Store and Services are located at\n2555-2557 Soquel Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95065\nShop (831) 462-6700 | Services (831) 566-1731\ninfo@HopesClosetsc.com URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/volunteers-needed-at-hopes-closet/2025-11-22/ LOCATION:Hopes Closet of Santa Cruz\, 2555-2557 Soquel Dr\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Holidays,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/hopes-closet-bundle-of-hope.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251128T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251128T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155736 CREATED:20211022T171512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T173530Z UID:10035947-1764342000-1764349200@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Friday Pet Food Pantry DESCRIPTION:Friday Pet Food Pantry\nFridays 2-5pm \nJust a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm! \nDonate anytime! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/friday-pet-food-pantry/2025-11-28/ LOCATION:SPCA\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/spca-friday-pet-food.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SPCA":MAILTO:info@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155736 CREATED:20251115T133330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T224615Z UID:10064338-1764410400-1764435600@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed at Hopes Closet DESCRIPTION:Volunteers Needed at Hopes Closet\nNovember 15 and going forward \nDo you enjoy serving the community? Do you find joy in a role that is deeply rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of others? Join our committed volunteer team at Hopes Closet\, Santa Cruz! \nAt Hopes Closet\, we create “Bundles of Hope” for each child in a family that is struggling to make ends meet. Each child receives enough clothing\, socks and underwear to last them a full week. Their bundle of joy also includes a toy\, a backpack\, an art kit and quality books to read. \nWe need caring English and Spanish-speaking volunteers to make the bundles\, to communicate with clients\, to clean and repair toys\, to fold clothes and sort books. Could this be you? \nVolunteer Today! https://hopesclosetsc.org/volunteer/ \nHopes Closet Store is open Tuesday-Friday\, 10am-5pm\, Saturday 11am-pm\nHopes Closet Donation Center is open Tuesday-Friday 10am-2pm and Saturday 11am-3pm.\nHopes Closet Bundles Pickup is open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm. Please go to the back door and ring the bell. \nDONATION CENTER – Donation Center Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 am – 2 pm and Saturdays 11 am – 3 pm! \nTo donate\, simply bring in the gently used clothes\, shoes\, toys and baby/toddler gear that your little ones and kids have recently outgrown and when you do\, join our Loyalty Donation Program. \nHopes Closet Donation Center\, Store and Services are located at\n2555-2557 Soquel Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95065\nShop (831) 462-6700 | Services (831) 566-1731\ninfo@HopesClosetsc.com URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/volunteers-needed-at-hopes-closet/2025-11-29/ LOCATION:Hopes Closet of Santa Cruz\, 2555-2557 Soquel Dr\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Holidays,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/hopes-closet-bundle-of-hope.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155736 CREATED:20250908T031057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T033342Z UID:10060187-1764604800-1765821600@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS for Juniors Tier 1 Mondays December 1-15 DESCRIPTION:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS After-School\nMondays 4-6pm\, September 8-22; October 6-20; November 3-17; December 1-15 \nPAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) is the perfect program for students who love animals. \nJunior PAWS Tier One\, for children 7 to 9 years\, introduces the children to our SPCASC shelter and animals through compassion\, play and basic training. \nIt explains how to recognize animal behavior and body language so the kids can conduct “consent tests” safely and respectfully. \nParticipants channel their creativity by making toys for the animals and designing advertising posters to promote them to potential adopters. \nRegister now for some puppy and kitten love! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/spca-santa-cruz-paws-for-juniors-tier-1-mondays-december-1-15/2025-12-01/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/session-6-cats-1-e1755701511611.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz SPCA - Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155736 CREATED:20250908T022600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T035041Z UID:10060169-1764691200-1764698400@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS for Preteens Tier 1 Tuesdays December 2-16 DESCRIPTION:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS  for Preteens Tier 1\nTuesdays 4-6pm\, September 9-23; October 7-21; November 4-18\, December 2-16 \nPAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) is the perfect program for students who love animals. \nPreteen PAWS Tier One\, for preteens 10 to 12 years\, introduces children to our SPCASC shelter and animals through hands-on compassion\, play and basic training. \nIt explains how to recognize animal behavior and body language so the kids can conduct “consent tests” safely and respectfully. \nParticipants channel their creativity by making toys for the animals and designing advertising posters to promote them to potential adopters. \nRegister now for some puppy and kitten love! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/spca-santa-cruz-paws-for-preteens-tier-1-tuesdays-december-2-16/2025-12-02/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/session-8-dog-time-tilly-1-e1755701794175.png ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz SPCA - Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155736 CREATED:20250914T025325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T031352Z UID:10058606-1764777600-1764784800@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS for JUNIORS Program Tier 2 December 3-17 DESCRIPTION:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS for JUNIORS Program Tier 2 December 3-17\nWednesdays 4-6pm\, September 9-24\, October 8-22\, November 6-20\, December 3-17 \nJunior PAWS Tier 2\, for returning students 7-9 years old\, builds upon the children’s knowledge and skills about animals in PAWS Tier 1. \nIt runs for three weeks and refines the children’s animal handling skills. \nThe program establishes the children’s awareness of the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare and engages students in stories of animal rescues. \nParticipants play games about animal welfare\, train dogs\, walk dogs and make enrichments for the dogs and cats. \nThey also create adoption posters to be displayed on the animals’ kennel doors. Register now for animal snuggles! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/spca-santa-cruz-after-school-junior-paws-program-tier-2-3/2025-12-03/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jojo-e1755137666294.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155736 CREATED:20250908T041957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T021024Z UID:10060214-1764864000-1764871200@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Santa Cruz SPCA PAWS for Pre-Teens Program Tier 2 December 4-18 DESCRIPTION:Santa Cruz SPCA PAWS for Pre-Teens Program Tier 2\nWednesdays 4-6\, September 11-25; October 9-23; November 6-20; December 4-18 \nJunior PAWS Tier 2\, for returning pre-teens\, 10-12 years old\, builds upon the children’s knowledge and skills about animals in PAWS Tier 1. Prerequisite: At least one or more of PAWS 1 sessions completed. \nIt runs for three weeks and refines the children’s animal handling skills. \nThe program establishes the children’s awareness of the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare and engages students in stories of animal rescues. \nParticipants play games about animal welfare\, train dogs\, walk dogs and make enrichments for the dogs and cats. \nThey also create adoption posters to be displayed on the animals’ kennel doors. \nRegister now for animal snuggles! \n__________________________________________________________________________ \n\nThese sessions\, which meet for three weeks on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-6pm September through December\, are for students who have been in our PAWS program more than once and are ready for a new challenge.  In PAWS Tier Two we begin exploring some of the larger animal welfare ideas and learning about some of the reasons why animals who come to our shelter as well as what different kinds of challenges animals face out in society.  They will continue to progress on animal handling and advocacy skills they have developed in their previous PAWS engagements. \nJunior PAWS Tier 2-For 7–9-year-old participants\, each Wednesday for three weeks out of the month\, 4-6pm \nPre-teen PAWS Tier 2-for 10–12-year-old participants\, each Thursday for three weeks out of the month\, 4-6pm \nWe ask all students who have never done our PAWS program before to sign up for our PAWS Tier 1 program.   If you have questions or need help in figuring out where your student fits\, please contact us at 831-566-3753. URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/santa-cruz-spca-paws-for-pre-teens-program-tier-2-december-4-18/2025-12-04/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/junior-girl-cat-8-e1757302091780.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz SPCA - Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155736 CREATED:20211022T171512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T173530Z UID:10035948-1764946800-1764954000@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Friday Pet Food Pantry DESCRIPTION:Friday Pet Food Pantry\nFridays 2-5pm \nJust a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm! \nDonate anytime! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/friday-pet-food-pantry/2025-12-05/ LOCATION:SPCA\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/spca-friday-pet-food.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SPCA":MAILTO:info@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251222T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155736 CREATED:20250908T031057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T033342Z UID:10060188-1765209600-1766426400@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS for Juniors Tier 1 Mondays December 1-15 DESCRIPTION:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS After-School\nMondays 4-6pm\, September 8-22; October 6-20; November 3-17; December 1-15 \nPAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) is the perfect program for students who love animals. \nJunior PAWS Tier One\, for children 7 to 9 years\, introduces the children to our SPCASC shelter and animals through compassion\, play and basic training. \nIt explains how to recognize animal behavior and body language so the kids can conduct “consent tests” safely and respectfully. \nParticipants channel their creativity by making toys for the animals and designing advertising posters to promote them to potential adopters. \nRegister now for some puppy and kitten love! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/spca-santa-cruz-paws-for-juniors-tier-1-mondays-december-1-15/2025-12-08/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/session-6-cats-1-e1755701511611.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz SPCA - Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155736 CREATED:20250908T022600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T035041Z UID:10060170-1765296000-1765303200@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS for Preteens Tier 1 Tuesdays December 2-16 DESCRIPTION:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS  for Preteens Tier 1\nTuesdays 4-6pm\, September 9-23; October 7-21; November 4-18\, December 2-16 \nPAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) is the perfect program for students who love animals. \nPreteen PAWS Tier One\, for preteens 10 to 12 years\, introduces children to our SPCASC shelter and animals through hands-on compassion\, play and basic training. \nIt explains how to recognize animal behavior and body language so the kids can conduct “consent tests” safely and respectfully. \nParticipants channel their creativity by making toys for the animals and designing advertising posters to promote them to potential adopters. \nRegister now for some puppy and kitten love! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/spca-santa-cruz-paws-for-preteens-tier-1-tuesdays-december-2-16/2025-12-09/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/session-8-dog-time-tilly-1-e1755701794175.png ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz SPCA - Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155736 CREATED:20250914T025325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T031352Z UID:10058618-1765382400-1765389600@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS for JUNIORS Program Tier 2 December 3-17 DESCRIPTION:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS for JUNIORS Program Tier 2 December 3-17\nWednesdays 4-6pm\, September 9-24\, October 8-22\, November 6-20\, December 3-17 \nJunior PAWS Tier 2\, for returning students 7-9 years old\, builds upon the children’s knowledge and skills about animals in PAWS Tier 1. \nIt runs for three weeks and refines the children’s animal handling skills. \nThe program establishes the children’s awareness of the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare and engages students in stories of animal rescues. \nParticipants play games about animal welfare\, train dogs\, walk dogs and make enrichments for the dogs and cats. \nThey also create adoption posters to be displayed on the animals’ kennel doors. Register now for animal snuggles! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/spca-santa-cruz-after-school-junior-paws-program-tier-2-3/2025-12-10/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jojo-e1755137666294.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155736 CREATED:20211022T171512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T173530Z UID:10035949-1765551600-1765558800@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Friday Pet Food Pantry DESCRIPTION:Friday Pet Food Pantry\nFridays 2-5pm \nJust a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm! \nDonate anytime! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/friday-pet-food-pantry/2025-12-12/ LOCATION:SPCA\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/spca-friday-pet-food.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SPCA":MAILTO:info@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155736 CREATED:20251209T002544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T002544Z UID:10065231-1765641600-1765652400@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Winter Wine Stroll Benefitting Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter DESCRIPTION:Winter Wine Stroll Benefitting Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter\nSaturday\, December 13\, 4 – 7pm \nGet your tickets today for this festive event before it sells out! \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer\, exquisite flavors\, and meaningful support at Staff of Life’s Winter Wine Stroll! Celebrate the season with a festive tasting event that brings together over 30 wines and food specialties to warm up your winter all while supporting the animals at Santa Cruz Animal Shelter! \nSip on a diverse selection of French champagnes and wines\, Italian and Spanish wines \, local vineyards\, and handcrafted ciders and beers. Savor specialty meats\, artisanal cheeses from around the globe\, and Staff made treats all paired perfectly for your tasting pleasure. \nNot only will you indulge in delightful wines and gourmet treats\, but you’ll also make a difference—proceeds from the event support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter \nGather your friends and toast to the season while giving back to our community. Don’t miss the most festive tasting event of the year—reserve your tickets now for this celebration of flavor\, friendship\, and goodwill! \nHighlights: \n\nOver 30 wines\, including sparkling French champagnes and wines\, California and Santa Cruz Local Wineries and Italian and Spanish favorites\nSpecialty meats\, artisanal cheeses\, and traditional Italian sweets\nLocal ciders and beers\nFestive atmosphere benefiting Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/winter-wine-stroll-benefitting-santa-cruz-county-animal-shelter/ LOCATION:Staff of Life Market\, 1266 Soquel Avw\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062 CATEGORIES:Holidays,Retail Events,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/staff-of-life-winter-wine-benefit-e1765239758853.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251229T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155736 CREATED:20250908T031057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T033342Z UID:10060189-1765814400-1767031200@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS for Juniors Tier 1 Mondays December 1-15 DESCRIPTION:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS After-School\nMondays 4-6pm\, September 8-22; October 6-20; November 3-17; December 1-15 \nPAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) is the perfect program for students who love animals. \nJunior PAWS Tier One\, for children 7 to 9 years\, introduces the children to our SPCASC shelter and animals through compassion\, play and basic training. \nIt explains how to recognize animal behavior and body language so the kids can conduct “consent tests” safely and respectfully. \nParticipants channel their creativity by making toys for the animals and designing advertising posters to promote them to potential adopters. \nRegister now for some puppy and kitten love! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/spca-santa-cruz-paws-for-juniors-tier-1-mondays-december-1-15/2025-12-15/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/session-6-cats-1-e1755701511611.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz SPCA - Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155736 CREATED:20250908T022600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T035041Z UID:10060171-1765900800-1765908000@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS for Preteens Tier 1 Tuesdays December 2-16 DESCRIPTION:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS  for Preteens Tier 1\nTuesdays 4-6pm\, September 9-23; October 7-21; November 4-18\, December 2-16 \nPAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) is the perfect program for students who love animals. \nPreteen PAWS Tier One\, for preteens 10 to 12 years\, introduces children to our SPCASC shelter and animals through hands-on compassion\, play and basic training. \nIt explains how to recognize animal behavior and body language so the kids can conduct “consent tests” safely and respectfully. \nParticipants channel their creativity by making toys for the animals and designing advertising posters to promote them to potential adopters. \nRegister now for some puppy and kitten love! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/spca-santa-cruz-paws-for-preteens-tier-1-tuesdays-december-2-16/2025-12-16/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/session-8-dog-time-tilly-1-e1755701794175.png ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz SPCA - Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T155736 CREATED:20250914T025325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T031352Z UID:10058619-1765987200-1765994400@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS for JUNIORS Program Tier 2 December 3-17 DESCRIPTION:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS for JUNIORS Program Tier 2 December 3-17\nWednesdays 4-6pm\, September 9-24\, October 8-22\, November 6-20\, December 3-17 \nJunior PAWS Tier 2\, for returning students 7-9 years old\, builds upon the children’s knowledge and skills about animals in PAWS Tier 1. \nIt runs for three weeks and refines the children’s animal handling skills. \nThe program establishes the children’s awareness of the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare and engages students in stories of animal rescues. \nParticipants play games about animal welfare\, train dogs\, walk dogs and make enrichments for the dogs and cats. \nThey also create adoption posters to be displayed on the animals’ kennel doors. Register now for animal snuggles! URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/spca-santa-cruz-after-school-junior-paws-program-tier-2-3/2025-12-17/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jojo-e1755137666294.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR