Above and Below California’s Ocean Photography
2024-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Felton Library, 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Above and Below California’s Ocean through the photography of Marc Shargel
January – March
Enjoy beautiful projected photos of a diversity of subjects, including underwater images from around the world, eclipses, and western landscapes. Learn about California’s endangered kelp forest ecosystem and efforts to save it.
Presenter Bio: Felton resident Marc Shargel has been a professional nature photographer for 35 years. He is author of four books on the marine life of the California coast, a noted marine conservationist and frequent speaker throughout the state.
Marc’s photographs will be mounted in the Felton Library from January to March 2024.

Are You Game Lancelot's Merry Band of Gamers
2024-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Capitola Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Are You Game? Lancelot’s Merry Band of Gamers
1st & 3rd Saturdays 12-5pm through May 18

Adults need playtime, too! Come play some new or old favorite tabletop games. Bring your favorite board game or play some of Lancelot’s games. No prior gaming experience is necessary.
This program is for adults 18+.
We will meet every first and third Saturday of the month in the Barbara Gorson Multipurpose Room at the Capitola Branch Library.

Home Depot Kids Workshops
2024-03-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Home Depot Watsonville, 355 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Home Depot Kids Workshops
1st Saturdays of the month, 9am – 12pm

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops.

Soquel , 2600 41st Avenue, Soquel, 95073, (831)462-5650 Register

355 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076,(831)786-9877, Register

Westside Farmers Market
2024-03-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Westside Farmers Market, Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Westside Farmers Market
Saturdays 9am – 1pm, year round

The Westside Farmers’ Market takes place every week, year round at the corner of Hwy 1 and Western Drive, situated on the northern edge of Santa Cruz’s greenbelt. This market serves the communities of the west-end of Santa Cruz including Bonny Doon, the North Coast and the UCSC Campus. It is just a hop, skip and a jump from Downtown.
Foodies Unite
This market is proud to have been named best market by the Santa Cruz Metro’s, “Peoples Poll” multiple times. The market showcases a great selection of 100% certified organic produce, artisan foods, wine, body products, tinctures, sustainable seafood, pasture raised meats, flowers and eggs along with cook-to-order cuisine, live local music and full espresso bar operated by up-and-coming Santa Cruz-based roaster 11th Hour Coffee.
With easy access and an abundance of free parking, this market makes for a convenient and celebratory Saturday morning outing.

Camp Arnaz Open House
2024-03-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Camp Arnaz 155 Sulphur Mountain Rd, Ventura CA 93001, 155 Sulphur Mountain Rd, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Camp Arnaz Open House
March 2, 9am – 5pm
Join us at Camp Arnaz for a FREE Open House on March 2nd from 9 AM – 5 PM!
Families can tour everything Camp Arnaz has to offer! Enjoy archery, robotics, and campfire stories.
Meet our team and discover the joy of Girl Scouting! Spread the word and bring your friends!
SPECIAL OFFER: The first 100 to register for a Girl Scout Membership at the event get a FREE exclusive water bottle! Don’t miss the fun!

Familypower Starting Strong
2024-03-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom, CA, United States
Familypower Starting Strong
Saturday, March 2, 10 – 11am
Through puppets and fun, interactive stories, learn how to introduce People Safety Skills and to continue to practice them in your daily life. Help your child learn how to handle a friend saying something mean, check first before touching something unsafe, move away from someone doing something that could be hurtful, and get help from you effectively, even when you are busy.

Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
2024-03-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Beach behind Crow’s Nest, CA, United States
Daughters and Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
Saturdays, 10am – 12pm

Strum Along every Saturday 10am -12pm, on the beach behind the Crow’s Nest
Upcoming Uke Song List
Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow’s Nest
Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts

Sons of the Beach – Paul Ruiz – paulatthebeach@hotmail.com m

Community Crafters Boulder Creek
2024-03-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Felton Library, 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Community Crafters Boulder Creek
Saturdays 10am – 12pm, through June 15

Come join amazing teachers from the community to learn a new craft or art process, and have a space dedicated to work on projects with others every week. We plan to learn a new craft or art process once a month with the weeks in between being open “studio” time. Come be part of this new community at the Boulder Creek library! Materials will be provided for craft being taught, or bring what you want to work on!

Bilingual Family Storytime
2024-03-02 10:30 - 11:00 | Branciforte Branch Library, 230 Gault Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Bilingual Family Storytime
Saturdays 10:30 – 11am, June 3 – 24
Weekly bilingual stories and songs for children and their families at the newly renovated Branciforte Branch Library!

Teen Poetry Workshop
2024-03-02 11:30 - 13:30 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Teen Poetry Workshop | Our Places, Our Perspectives with poet Emilie Lygren
Saturday, March 2, 11am – 1:30pm
How can writing and reading poems help us navigate climate change and its impact on our mental health? In this workshop, we’ll read and write poetry about place, our environment, and our community. To spark ideas for poems, we’ll observe our surroundings, reflect on our identities, and call on our memories. We’ll also discuss how writing can connect us to our communities and ourselves. All levels of experience with poetry and writing are welcome to this free program!
Light lunch will be provided by Erik’s Deli.
Open to anyone ages 11-18, Register here
About Poet Emilie Lygren
Emilie Lygren is a poet and outdoor educator who writes at the intersections between scientific observation and poetic wonder. Emilie has developed dozens of publications and curricula focused on outdoor science education and social-emotional learning through her work with the award-winning BEETLES Project at the Lawrence Hall of Science. She’s also widely published as a poet, and her poems appeared in Thimble Literary Magazine, The English Leadership Quarterly, and numerous anthologies. Emilie’s debut poetry collection, What We Were Born For, won the Blue Light Book award in 2021. In her writing and teaching, Emilie centers awareness and curiosity as tools to bring people into deeper relationship with themselves, their communities, and the places they inhabit. Emilie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geology-Biology from Brown University and an MFA in poetry from Maharishi International University. She lives in San Rafael, California, and spends much of her time wondering about oaks and teaching poetry in local classrooms.

Crab Feed Fundraiser at the Fairgrounds
2024-03-02 17:30 | Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Crab Feed Fundraiser at the Fairgrounds
Saturday, March 2, 5:30pm
The 21st annual Crab Feed, an evening gathering that typically nets around $60,000 to support The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation, is set for March 2. The all-you-can-eat crab, chicken, clam chowder, salad and dessert meal, which usually draws 500 people, will also include a silent and live auction. Money raised goes to the Fairgrounds […]

The Menu

Crab – ready to enjoy!
Barbecued Chicken
Fire Kissed Garlic Bread
Lettuce Salad with Dressing
Foundation Italian Cioppino Sauce
Homemade Clam Chowder
Cookies
Each table will have a bottle of Red and White Wine for your enjoyment (21 and above only)

Tickets: Adults $100 Children 12 & Under $50

Family Karaoke
2024-03-02 17:30 - 19:30 | RC Fam Center, 7 Hangar Way, Suite B, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Family Karaoke
1st Saturdays, 5:30 – 7:30

If anyone is feeling up to it (and healthy!), once a month RC Fam hosts family karaoke and games night. It’s basically kids, teens, and adults singing their fave Disney songs. Dads are usually the shy ones leading chess, puzzles, scrabble, etc

It’s co-hosted with Shared Adventures to ensure ALL our community members have access ♡This is the 3rd time doing it. And it’s definitely some of the most fun I’ve had with my kids!

We’re at the top of Marin St and Freedom Blvd.
Free fun where it’s dry, safe, and warm.

Free ♡ — at RC Fam.

Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast”
2024-03-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-03 14:00 - 16:30 | SLVUSD Performng Arts Center, 7105 Highway 9, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”
Friday & Saturday, March 1 & 2, 7pm
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, March 7 – 9, 7pm
Sundays, March 3 & 10, 2pm

San Lorenzo Valley High School Theatre Department is proud to present Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and book by Linda Woolverton. This enchanted musical is directed by Daria E Troxell, with vocal direction by Wyatt E. Troxell and choreography by Whitney James-Heskett and is presented at the SLV Performing Arts Center.A special “Community Night” performance is on Thursday, March 7 at 7pm.The production is rated G.Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” tells the story of a prince, who is transformed into a hideous beast, and a young woman named Belle, whom he imprisons in his enchanted castle. To become a prince again, the Beast must learn to love Belle and win her love in return before the last petal falls from an Enchanted Rose, or he will remain a beast forever. This magical ‘tale as old as time’ is a reminder to everyone that true beauty comes from within.The animated version of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” was released on November 13, 1991. The film was met with universal acclaim from both critics and audiences. In 1991, it was nominated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science for Best Picture, and won the Oscars that year for Best Original Score and Best Original Song (“Beauty and the Beast”). The animated film also won the 1992 Golden Globe Awards for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Original Score and Best Original Song (“Beauty and the Beast”). The stage version was nominated for multiple Tony Awards in 1994, wherein it won for Best Costume Design.
TICKETS
$20 – General $15 – Senior/Student/SLV Staff $15 – “Community Night” – THUR 3/7 – all tickets $15 each

Tickets are available to purchase in advance online.
A limited number of tickets will be available to purchase at the box office 1-hour prior to showtime.
Seating is reserved; patrons can pick their own seats.
If someone requires seating accommodations, please email slvdrama@gmail.com BEFORE purchasing tickets to make seating arrangements.
Wheelchair seating is not available to purchase online.
Cash, check or credit card are accepted at the door.
Questions: 831-335-4452

Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) Aptos
2024-03-03 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.

Live Oak Farmers Market
2024-03-03 09:00 - 13:00 | Live Oak Farmers Market, 15th & Eastcliff Dr, Live Oak, CA, 95062, United States
Live Oak Farmers Market
Sundays 9am – 1pm year round
Started in 2000, Live Oak Farmers Market is a neighborhood market has grown to be a weekly event that is loved by the communities of Live Oak, Pleasure Point and Capitola. A decade has past since this market became year round and here you will find an excellent selection of organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more. The market is also the epicenter of the clean food movement, showcasing amazing Sunday brunch offerings like traditional Michoacan Mexican dishes, dumplings, crepes and artisan hand pies. This is your Sunday destination.

Market Match
Market Match offers farmers’ market customers a dollar-for-dollar match up to $10 on their CalFresh (food stamp) cards at the Live Oak Market. If a customer swipes their CalFresh card for seven dollars, they get seven dollars in Market Match tokens for free. Swipe $10, you get $10. The goal of this project is to encourage CalFresh (EBT/SNAP) recipients to take advantage of fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables. By offering an incentive that lowers the price of fresh produce, we are helping shoppers stretch their food dollars while keeping their families healthy. SCCFM will be offering the Market Match program for the 2020 season. Locate the information booth and the market manager to redeem EBT coins and to participate in the Market Match Program.

Monthly Wharf Walks
2024-03-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Monterey’s Old Fishermans Wharf, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Monthly Wharf Walks

Monterey, CA. February 22, 2021. Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf Association continues the monthly Wharf Walks with noted Monterey Bay Fisheries Historian and author, Tim Thomas. On Sunday, March 7th, the monthly “Wharf Walks – Walking Tours at Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf that are held on the first Sunday of every month from 10:00 AM – Noon, continues each month.
Tim will be wearing a mask and limiting the group size who will also be required to wear masks. He is also available on other days to conduct small tours.
Tours meet at the head of Old Fisherman’s Wharf(near the pink “Harbor House” store, #1 Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey. Advance reservations are required by calling Tim Thomas at (831) 521-3304 or via email timsardine@yahoo.com.
The tour is for ages 10-adult only and the cost is $20 for adults and kids are $15 (10-15 years). Group Rates are also available.
Map: https://monterey.org/Portals/0/Maps/Parking-Map-Waterfront.pdf

Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
2024-03-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Corralitos Farm & Garden Market, 127 Hames Road, Corralitos, CA, 95076, United States
The Farm & Garden Market is a small, friendly, open air market made up of local farmers and gardeners who grow within about a five mile radius of Corralitos.
Seasonally we have the tastiest strawberries, blueberries, cherries, lemons, tomatoes, herbs, squash, potatoes, carrots, peas, beets, and avocados, as well as a variety of other fruits, vegetables, lettuces and salad greens.
We have bakers that offer wonderful treats, along with a table full of beautiful potted flowers.
You may find expertly handmade natural soaps, and homemade jams and preserves.
The market is open to all of our friends and neighbors who grow anything from a garden to a good back yard fruit tree.
Open every Sunday 11am to 3pm, rain or shine, at the Corralitos Cultural Center, 127 Hames Road
For a booth we request a $5 donation to the CVREA, the non-profit who maintains the Corralitos Cultural Center.
Farm & Garden Market (including vendor inquiries)
Contact Wayne Miller: wayne@catalyst2001.com / (831) 724-1332

In-Person Tech Help Downtown
2024-03-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Library, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
In-Person Tech Help Downtown
Sundays 1 – 3pm, through May 27

Are you stuck with a technology question?
Our tech savvy staff at the Downtown Library would like to help you troubleshoot your issue with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Fixing broken hardware or software is not within our scope. Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating documents, attaching files, using premium subscription library resources, downloading and streaming content like movies, books, and audiobooks, and more. Please bring any devices you use, and have your necessary passwords and library card with you.
Make an appointment: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/appointments/downtown
Advance appointments are prioritized. Visit the library’s information desk or call telephone information (831-427-7713) for help making an appointment. Arriving later than 5 minutes after scheduled time may result in appointment cancellation. Walk-ins are welcome, when openings are available.
Visit the library’s Digital Learning webpage for more opportunites: https://www.santacruzpl.org/digitallearning
We look forward to helping you!

In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
2024-03-03 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

Heritage Events at Roaring Camp
2024-03-04 | Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Heritage Events at Roaring Camp
All Summer

Heritage sounds like something old. Unless you’re talking Heritage Events at Roaring Camp

Free Heritage Events with the purchase of a Roaring Camp train ticket:

Monday: Blacksmith
Tuesday: Printing Press
Wednesday: Candle Making
Thursday: Crafts
Friday: Gold Panning

Buy Tickets

Try a Free Musical Me Class
2024-03-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Musical Me, CA, United States
Try a Free Musical Me Class
Find your best day, time and town to try a free Musical Me class. https://www.musicalme.com/demos.aspx

If you have never experienced our classes and want to see first-hand why everyone raves about these incredible programs, please sign up for a FREE class. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact our registrar today!
Sign up: https://www.musicalme.com/demos.aspx
Call or text: 831-332-9002
Email: registrar@musicalme.com

Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
2024-03-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual, CA, United States
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group Mondays 10:00-11:30am
Call 831-477-2229 for log-in
Santa Cruz County Moms only
Pregnancy and childbirth usher in new responsibilities and profound emotions that can be both exciting and challenging. Sutter care centers have local support groups to help you and other soon-to-be or new parents reduce stress and adjust to life with baby.

Pregnancy and Parenting Support Groups
Our support groups help parents navigate newborn care, post-partum wellness, sibling issues and partner relationship changes that can occur after baby arrives.
We also offer support groups for parents with babies in palliative care as well as those who have experienced miscarriage. These groups offer a compassionate environment for parents to receive and provide emotional support.
Our new parent groups are often tailored to parents of newborns ages three weeks to four months and four months and older. Check out our complete offering of support groups to find one near you.

Join us at the Bridge Club
2024-03-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Aptos Public Library, 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Join us at the Bridge Club
Mondays, 10:30am – 12pm, through June 17

Join us at the Bridge Club! Everyone is welcomed from beginners to social players. If you’re interested in playing Bridge, a table is waiting for you every Monday at the Capitola Branch Library.
Register: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10056781

Knitting at the Felton Library
2024-03-04 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.

She's All That
2024-03-04 14:44 - 17:00 | Boulder Creek Recreation, 15685 Forest Hill Drive, Boulder Creek, CA, United States
She’s All That
Mondays, starting March 4

Last chance to sign up for the 2nd half of She’s All That, young women’s empowerment class.

https://bcrpd2.wufoo.com/forms/z1w272r41anulu0/

NO CLASS: April 1, April 8, April 22 or May 13

Instructor: Monique McComas, sundancer381@comcast.net
2:44pm-5pm
Our team will pick up from BCE and walk down to the Rec Center or 3:30pm drop off (if not attending BCE)
Downtown Rec Center 13333 Middleton Dr.
Young girls empowerment class
$25 per class
Monthly commitment, 15 students max
*March tuition must be paid prior to start date to hold your students spot in our program*
*No registration fee if your student is returning this school year*

Grupo Triple P: Para familias con niños 2-12 años
2024-03-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Live Oak Community Resources, 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), CA, 95062, United States
Grupo Triple P: Para familias con niños 2-12 años
Cada lunes, del 22 de enero al 18 de marzo, 2024 • 4 – 6 pm
(Excepto el 19 de febrero)
Inscríbase para reservar su lugar y obtener el cuidado de sus niños GRATIS: https://bit.ly/Grupo-Ene2024
Asista por 8 semanas a este grupo GRATIS de Triple P para conocer a otras familias y aprender estrategias sencillas que le ayudarán a:
• Fortalecer las relaciones en su familia
• Fomentar comportamientos positivos
• Enseñarle a su niño habilidades y comportamientos nuevos
• Manejar las conductas disruptivas o problemáticas con mayor confianza
• Cuidar de sí mismo como padre
Lugar: Live Oak Recursos Comunitarios, Sala de Reunión, 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz
Las inscripciones son limitadas y se cerrarán después de la segunda clase.
Los participantes que asistan a todas las clases recibirán un Certificado de Finalización.
Este grupo Triple P es gratis y está abierto a todas las familias con niños de 2 – 12 años del condado de Santa Cruz.
¿Tiene preguntas? Comuníquese con Juanita Rodriguez al (831) 476-7284 Ext. 102 o juanitar@cbridges.org

Postpartum Support Group
2024-03-04 16:30 - 19:30 | Virtual, CA, United States
Postpartum Support International

NEW SUPPORT GROUP!

Postpartum Psychosis (PPP) is rare. It occurs in approximately 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 deliveries. After a PPP survivor’s symptoms have been stabilized, peer support can be an important tool for recovery. Because PPP occurs less often than other perinatal mood disorders, survivors can go their whole lives without meeting another PPP survivor. In response, PSI has created an online peer-to-peer support group for PPP survivors. This group is intended for those who are in recovery (no longer experiencing psychosis). Whether your PPP experience was relatively recent or years ago, you are welcome to attend our free, online peer-to-peer support group.

Register here: https://www.postpartum.net/…/psi-online-support-meetings/
Full Meeting Schedule

The Snow Queen
2024-03-05 | London Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St, Santa Cruz, 95060, United States
The Snow Queen
Class: Tues & Thurs, March 5 – April 18
Performance: April 19 & 20

There is still time to sign up for the Parks & Recreation’s Children’s Theatre Winter/Spring Production of The Snow Queen. Classes on Tues & Thurs March 5 – April 18 for 7 – 12 years old.

Performances at the Center on April 19th and 20th!

Call 831-420-5270 to register.

Gateway School Tour
2024-03-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Gateway School 255 Swift Street, 255 Swift Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Gateway School Tour
Tuesday, March 5, 9 – 11am
Join us at Gateway School for one of our monthly Tuesday tours. Hang with our kindergarteners on Kindy Island, see what’s growing in our Life Lab outdoor classroom, join our middle schoolers for a science experiment, and see first hand the unique benefits of a K – 8 education.
