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SUMMARY:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS for Juniors Tier 1 Mondays September 8-22
DESCRIPTION:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS for Juniors Tier 1\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-1/2025-09-15/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112147
CREATED:20250908T012718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T021239Z
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SUMMARY:SPCA Santa Cruz PAWS for Preteens Tier 1 Tuesdays September 9-23
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-junior-paws-program-tier-1/2025-09-16/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz SPCA - Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112147
CREATED:20250914T030325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T030326Z
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SUMMARY:Santa Cruz SPCA PAWS for Juniors Program Tier 2\, September 10-24
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/spca-santa-cruz-after-school-junior-paws-program-tier-2-2-2/2025-09-17/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz SPCA - Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112148
CREATED:20250814T021850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T021850Z
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SUMMARY:SPCA Santa Cruz After-School Preteen PAWS Program Tier 2
DESCRIPTION:SPCA Santa Cruz After-School Preteen PAWS Program Tier 2\nThursdays 4-6pm\,  September 11- 25  \nPreteen PAWS Tier 2\, for returning students 10-12 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 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\, make enrichments and write descriptions of shelter animals for the SPCASC website. \nRegister now for animal snuggles!
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/spca-santa-cruz-after-school-preteen-paws-program-tier-2/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112148
CREATED:20250908T043417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T015906Z
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SUMMARY:Santa Cruz SPCA PAWS for Pre-Teens Program Tier 2 September 11-25
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 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-september-11-25/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz SPCA - Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112148
CREATED:20211022T171512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T173530Z
UID:10035937-1758294000-1758301200@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/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:SPCA\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="SPCA":MAILTO:info@spcasc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112148
CREATED:20250911T142139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T142139Z
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SUMMARY:California Coastal Cleanup Day Celebration at Rio Del Mar Beach
DESCRIPTION:Nordic Naturals Hosts California Coastal Cleanup Day Celebration at Rio Del Mar Beach\nSaturday\, September 20\, 8:30am-2pm \nJoin Nordic Naturals\, the California Coastal Commission & Save Our Shores to help keep our beaches clean and celebrate California Coastal Cleanup Day! \nLet’s come together to clean up our beautiful coastline\, protect marine life\, and have fun this California Coastal Cleanup Day. \nThis in-person event at Rio Del Mar Beach offers a family-friendly day of fun with beachside yoga\, latte art\, a photo booth\, local food trucks\, and a “Trashure Hunt” offering prizes like entertainment tickets\, gift cards\, hotel stays\, and more.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/california-coastal-cleanup-day-celebration-at-rio-del-mar-beach/
LOCATION:Rio del Mar State Beach\, 201State Park Dr.\, Aptos\, CA\, 95003
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112148
CREATED:20230304T212635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T011140Z
UID:10043652-1758362400-1758369600@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-9/2025-09-20/
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History":MAILTO:info@santacruzmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T112148
CREATED:20250806T234201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T234201Z
UID:10058197-1758443400-1758456000@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/2025-09-21/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Highlands Park Senior &amp%3B Community Center":MAILTO:seniorcenterslv8500@gmail.com
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