Free Days California State Parks January 16: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. April 22: First day of National Park Week August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act September 23: National Public Lands Day November 11: Veterans Day Include a park free day in your future! Some of these are nearby! The national […]
Build a Poetry Portfolio Tuesday, January 14, 4 - 5pm & Tuesday, January 23, 4 - 5pm Exciting opportunity for young poets! Part of the Santa Cruz County Poet Laureate, this workshop with poet Dion O'Reilly will guide young poets in building their poetry portfolio. The first workshop will be in our Downtown Branch, Santa […]
RC Fam Center Toddler Bilingual Sensory Play Tuesdays/Martes, 10am-11am FREE with membership, $15 non-members GRATIS con membresía, $15 sin membresía More info/Para más información: 831-288-3105 — with Yesi Rocha and 10 others at RC Fam. RC Fam Center We commit to providing families with support systems that lead to finding connections, empowerment, and wellbeing for […]
Youth Poet Laureate Series: Putting a Poetry Portfolio Together Workshop Tuesday, December 16, 4 - 5pm Are you a teen who is interested in writing poetry? Did you know that you could become the next Youth Poet Laureate? Join us for this Youth Poet Laureate Workshop! Today's workshop will focus on Putting a Poetry Portfolio […]
SPCA PAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) After School Program: Tier 1 Preteen Tuesdays, January 16 - 30, 4 - 6pm The SPCA PAWS Tier One program is for preteen, animal lovers, ages 10-12 years. It introduces children to how a shelter operates and teaches how to recognize animal behavior and body language. It helps […]
Triple P Workshop: What to do When Your Child Has a Hard Time Separating From You for families with children with special needs Tuesday, January 16, 4:30 - 6pm Attend this FREE workshop for families with children with special needs to learn: • Why children with special needs have a hard time separating from their […]
Weekly Fencing Classes for Youth and Adults Beginning Fencing Youth (9-13 years old): Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:00 Open Fencing: Tuesdays: 8:00-9:30pm Adult Fencing: Thursdays 6:30-8:00. Contact: robin@monarchfencing.com More information and an online waiver can be found at www.monarchfencing.com Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front St., Santa Cruz
Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts! Wednesdays 10 - 11am Come join us at the Sanctuary Exploration Center across from the Santa Cruz Wharf each Wednesday morning to do some ocean-themed crafts, listen to a story, and explore the Exploration Center!
Preschool Storytime at Garfield Park Library January 10 - April 24, 10:30 - 11am Join us at the Garfield Park Branch Library for storytime! We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment. Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week. Ages 2 - 6
Mister Boom Boom's MusicPlayPatrol African Drum Circle Wednesday, January 17, 10 - 11am, Felton Wednesday, January 17, 3:30-4:30pm, Santa Cruz Children will learn about a variety of West African hand drums including the djembe, talking drum, and more! Children will play authentic African drums and we will end the program with a dance and drum […]
Winter Bike Riding Workshop Wednesday, January 17, 12 - 1pm Wet weather riding | Stay warm and dry | Rain or shine Riding during the winter months doesn’t have to be miserable! In fact, it can be fun! Learn from our experts on how to prepare for winter riding in this new workshop. We’ll dive […]
A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.
Dads Support Group Wednesdays 7 - 8pm Join us in this group of fathers where you will find a community to share the challenges and joys of being a father. The topics covered will be guided according to the needs and interests of the parents. The group will be relaxed, confidential, and facilitated by a […]
Collecting Toys for Toy Swap at Watsonville Library January 8 - 31: Donate toys in good condition; Monday-Thursday, 10am -8pm; Friday, 10am - 6pm; Saturday, noon - 4pm Friday, February 2, 4 - 6pm; Trade your voucher for a toy Do you have any gently used toys that you would like to giveaway? Do you […]
Triple P Seminar: Raising Confident, Competent Children Thursday, January 1, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting seminar and learn how to help your children: • Learn to treat others with respect • Have good communication and social skills • Develop healthy self-esteem Register here: https://bit.ly/Confident-Jan18 Presented in English on Zoom. This Triple P […]
