Santa Cruz Parent

New Leaf Community Market's Grand Opening Celebration!
2024-11-09 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | New Leaf Community Market Capitola, 1475 41st Ave., Capitola, 95010, United States
New Leaf Community Market’s Grand Opening Celebration!
Saturday, November 9, 10am-2pm
Join the New Leaf Community Market’s Grand Opening Celebration. The Capitola store is opening in King’s Plaza on Saturday, November 9, 10am -2pm at 1475 41st Ave. and will feature:

Free sampling throughout the store, with games, giveaways, and chances to win $250 New Leaf gift cards
Locally printed custom New Leaf reusable tote bags for customers, while supplies last
Interactive stations with local businesses like Palace Art Supply, Lakeside Organic Gardens, and S. Martinelli & Co. for adults and kids
A chance to meet all six Envirotokens partners
An in-store scavenger hunt for kids, with a free cookie upon completion

Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024
2024-11-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Valley Churches United, 9400 HWY 9, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024
Monday-Saturday, 11am – 4m, November & December

The Annual Holiday Gift Shop at Valley Churches United in Ben Lomond is open.
Amazingly talented volunteers have created an exquisite display, making this year’s gift shop an exceptional holiday shopping experience.
New toys, vintage items, Christmas decorations, puzzles, household items, and much more can be found at very reasonable prices and are put out daily.
All proceeds from the gift shop support Valley Churches United’s nonprofit year-round food pantry.
The Gift Shop is located in the heart of Ben Lomond at 9400 Highway 9. For more information, call 831-336-8258.
If you’re needing some beautiful things for Thanksgiving still – now’s the time before our Thanksgiving table gives way to all Christmas!

Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival 2024
2024-11-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Cocoanut Grove, Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival
Saturday Nov 9 & Sunday Nov 10, 10am-4pm each day

We’re taking it up a notch for the 15th Annual Sea Glass Weekend! See the schedule of presentations and live music on the website:

And 4 gift basket drawings each day!

~ The 16 Annual Festival celebrating authentic sea glass and coastal art of all kinds.~ $5 admission at the door (no presale of tickets). Kids Free.~ Location: Upstairs in the Sunroom & the Bay View room at the Cocoanut Grove on the historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
~ Please note: there are occasionally fake events, with people offering to sell tickets. These are fake. No tickets are sold ahead of time. $5 entry fee at the door only.

Over 50 talented artists are bringing their boutique works to the Bay View room & Sunroom in the Historic Cocoanut Grove at the Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk.
You’ll find one-of-a-kind pieces, from ceramics, soaps, sea salts, photography, fabric arts and stunning sea glass jewelry.

$5 admission (entry fee collected at the event) includes a chance to win a spectacular gift basket chockfull of amazing sea-inspired goodies donated by the artists.Percentage of the entry is donated every year to ocean conservation through the Monterey Bay Sanctuary.
Tickets sold at the door (no online sales).

There is plenty of parking, yummy food, views of the Monterey bay, a full bar and a community of ocean-enthusiasts excited to meet you!

Protect Our Sandhills
2024-11-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Felton Library, 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Protect Our Sandhills
Saturday, November 9, 10:30am – 11:30am

This Community-led Learning program overviews an extremely rare and highly sensitive ecosystem here in the SC Mountains, the sandhills. We will learn about some of the specialized, and often threatened, plants and animals that occur here. Furthermore, we will discuss actions we can all take to help protect the sandhills, a unique landscape.
Instructor Bio: Dylan McManus is with the education department of CA State Parks and is passionate about community-wide conservation efforts, community science and responsible recreation.

Grupo Virtual Triple P: Balanceando el trabajo y la familia
2024-11-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom, CA, United States
Grupo Virtual Triple P: Balanceando el trabajo y la familia
Saturdays, 11am-12:30pm, November 9-30
Cada sábado, del 9 al 30 de noviembre, 2024 de las 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Asista a este grupo virtual GRATUITO de crianza de 4 semanas para aprender:
• Desafíos comunes al equilibrar las responsabilidades familiares y laborales
• Herramientas para prevenir que el estrés laboral afecte su vida familiar
• Consejos para establecer límites saludables entre la vida laboral y la vida familiar
Inscríbase por Zoom: https://bit.ly/Balance-Nov2024
Presentado EN ESPAÑOL por Zoom por Mayra Martinez, Puentes de la Comunidad – La Mazana Recursos Comunitarios.

HWY 17 Wildlife Crossing First Year Impacts
2024-11-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, 95062, United States
Land Trust Santa Cruz County: HWY 17 Wildlife Crossing First Year Impacts
Saturday, November 9, 1- 3pm
The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County is thrilled by the amazing support our local community (and beyond!) has shown for the Highway 17 wildlife crossing! YOU have been key to the crossing’s success. The first year of data is in and we’re excited to share who has been using the tunnel, what we’ve learned and give you a peek at what’s next.
Featuring expert ecologists and researchers, Tanya Diamond and Ahíga Snyder from Pathways for Wildlife, with an introduction by Chris Wilmers PhD from the Santa Cruz Puma Project, the Land Trust will be sharing year one findings and lots of exciting footage of wildlife using the Highway 17 crossing.
We hope you can join us for this fun and informative event!
The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County
Th Land Trust protects, cares for, and connects all people to the vibrant natural and working lands that are essential for our community and nature to thrive together for generations to come. We see a future in which the amazing diversity of lands that define and connect us to the Santa Cruz County region — the wild and working forests, the globally unique wildlife habitats, the coastal landscape, and our rich farming and ranching heritage — are cared for and preserved forever.
Pathways for Wildlife
Pathways for Wildlife is a research organization developed by Wildlife Ecologist Tanya Diamond and Wildlife Researcher Ahíga Snyder. Tanya and Ahíga work with land trusts, conservation organizations, and transportation agencies to help identify important wildlife and habitat linkages by conducting wildlife connectivity surveys and implementing connectivity designs for wildlife movement within a landscape. The information used to develop wildlife connectivity plans includes data from field cameras, roadkill surveys, tracking data, GIS habitat suitability modeling, and linkage analyses. Pathways for Wildlife was a critical partner in building the scientific case for the Highway 17 crossing, and the Land Trust is grateful to have their expertise in monitoring wildlife engagement with the completed crossing.
Santa Cruz Puma Project
The Santa Cruz Puma Project is a partnership between UC Santa Cruz and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Their work involves deploying telemetry collars on mountain lions that collect continuous movement and location data from each animal. By studying and analyzing data collected from these collars, Chris Wilmers PhD and his team hope to answer important physiological and ecological questions that have so far evaded science. In addition to providing solutions to pressing environmental problems, the research project will further enhance the understanding of cougar habitat requirements as well as provide guidance on important movement corridors for lions within and between the Santa Cruz Mountains located in the central coast of California. The Puma Project’s partnership and collar data played a vital role in selecting the location for the HWY 17 crossing.
Chris Wilmers recently joined the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County board and has also contributed to land protection and management efforts for parks and open space in and around the Santa Cruz Mountains through his engagement in various capacities with the Trust for Public Lands, Wildlife Conservation Network, Peninsula Open Space Trust, Sempervirens Fund, the Bureau of Land Management, Caltrans, and other NGOs.

Show time: 1:00 PM, doors 12:00 PM
Tickets: FREE
Advance tickets: www.eventbrite.com
Event website: landtrustsantacruz.org
Event website: www.pfwildlife.com

GroovaRoo Dance
2024-11-09 13:30 - 14:30 | RC Fam Center, 7 Hangar Way, Suite B, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
GroovaRoo Dance
2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1:30 – 2:30pm
Hey, Mamas! Have you heard of GroovaRoo Dance? It’s been a few years since these classes have been around in our county, but we’re back and if you’re looking for something fun to do with your little one (under 2yo) come dance with us! GroovaRoo Dance is fun for mamas, dadas, babies, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles and family friends, too! You’ll find us at RC Fam on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month!

Nature Club
2024-11-09 13:30 - 16:00 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Nature Club
2nd Saturdays 1-4pm, October 12 – January 18
Join Nature Club young explorers (6th-8th grade) visiting local habitats to learn about the amazing living world around us while making discoveries along the way. Across four excursions, youth will learn more about nature through observation and experience while developing a deeper connection to nature and their fellow club members. Programs are led by Museum staff with kids dropped off at rotating locations, including local parks, open spaces, and of course at the Museum!
Cost: $100 non-members/ $80 members per session (4 programs per session)
*Scholarships are available upon request and funding availability
Registration Deadline: October 1st
Nature Club takes place at various places including Neary Lagoon, Pogonip Open Space, and the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.
Schedule:
Migration Madness & Community Science
Saturday, October 12, 1:30-4pm
Join us in exploring the wonderful wildlife at Neary Lagoon. Participants will learn how to use binoculars and identify birds as we walk a 1-mile loop around the freshwater marsh habitat. We will conduct a bird count to record the species we see and participants will learn about the community science platform eBird.
Ethnobotany & Stewardship
Saturday, November 9th, 1:30-4pm
Learn about the common native plants of Santa Cruz and their uses. Together we will explore Pogonip Open Space Preserve and look for native plants using field guides. Then, we will participate in a stewardship project to help these native plants thrive!
Tidepooling & Nature Journaling
Saturday, December 14, 1:30-4pm
Let’s go tidepooling! California King Tides are when the highest and lowest tides hit our shores and make for excellent tidepooling opportunities along the coast. We will explore the intertidal critters & crustaceans and document our observations with nature journaling!
Museum Deep Dive
Saturday, January 18, 1:30-4pm
This is a special opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History! Meet our Collections Manager for a tour of the Museum’s collections, learn about the art of writing exhibit labels, and explore the hands-on activities in the Museum. You don’t want to miss this!

Anastasia the Musical
2024-11-09 15:00, 2024-11-09 19:00, 2024-11-10 15:00 | Monte Vista Christan School, 1 School Way, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Anastasia the Musical

Thursday & Friday 7pm, November 7 & 8 and 14, 15 & 16
Saturdays 3pm, November 9 & 10 and Saturday 2pm, November 16
Anastasia the Musical is the spectacular new musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be. From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics asRagtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.
TICKETS: https://montevistachristian.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
Event Policy: This event has a no refund policy

Volunteers Sought for Portuguese Hall Crab Feed
2024-11-09 17:00 - 22:00 | Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Volunteers Sought for Portuguese Hall Crab Feed
Saturday, November 9, 5-10pm

Our Crab feed is less than a week away. If you have not gotten your tickets ($35-$75), you may have to wait until our next crab feed.

However, we are still looking for Volunteers to assist us in some Jobs, if you need to work some volunteer hours, community hours for either your High School or College or just want to help, let us know.

We need help from 5 pm to about 10 pm. You can send an email to cpdesvicepresident@gmail.com.

Thank you

Ding Dong Turkey Drop
2024-11-10 | Regeneration Church, 1500 Green Hills Road Suite 103, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066
Ding Dong Turkey Drop
Sunday, November 10, All nominations due.

Ding Dong, Turkey Drop!

Our youth group will be providing Thanksgiving meals to families in need.

Nominate a family or donate by Nov 10.

Contact Reeve Lively: reeve@theregenerationchurch.com

Live Oak Farmers Market
2024-11-10 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.

Downtown Antique Faire
2024-11-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Santa Cruz, Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 95060
Downtown Antique Faire

2nd Sundays, 9am – 5pm

The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8am-5pm.
Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more!
Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar.
Interested in vendor space? Call (831) 476-6940

Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
2024-11-10 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 Art Time for People with Disabilities
2024-11-10 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

The Little Chefs to the Rescue!
2024-11-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Bookshop Santa Cruz, 1520 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
The Little Chefs with author Rosemary Wells
Sunday, November 10, 4-5pm

FREE IN-STORE EVENT: Bookshop welcomes award-winning author-illustrator Rosemary Wells for a reading and signing of her wonderful new picture book The Little Chefs. “A dash of magic and a whisk of expertise.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Your RSVP helps us plan for your arrival and keep in touch with any changes. Thank you for registering! REGISTER
For anyone who’s tried to whip up something special for someone they love, and stumbled—here is the book for you. Not since her classic Voyage to the Bunny Planet, has Rosemary Wells created such a heart-stopper.
Just call the little chefs to the rescue.
A splendid volume of three stories in one darling-sized book in a beautiful package from the beloved creator of Max and Ruby.
“Every kitchen has one.
Location quite unknown
In an unused cupboard,
Hides a little phone.”
Almost everyone, young and old, likes to try their hand in the kitchen. But oh my! Disasters can happen to anyone (and we like to keep them quiet). What to do when everything falls apart?
Well, just call the Little Chefs! They’ll put everything to rights in a jiffy. And everyone will give you yards of credit. The Little Chefs will never tell!
Order a Signed Copy

Free Days California State Parks
2024-11-11 | National Parks, CA, United States
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 park sites in California included on this list are:

Cabrillo National Monument
Death Valley National Park
Joshua Tree National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lava Beds National Monument
Muir Woods National Monument
Pinnacles National Park
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Yosemite National Park

To find a participating park by state visit here.

Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
2024-11-11 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.

Potter the Otter, a Healthy Adventure Traveling Exhibit
2024-11-11 10:00 - 14:00 | 1855 41st Ave Ste J05, across from Wetzel’s Pretzels in the Capitola Mall, 1855 41st Ave Ste J05, Capitola, 95010, United States
Museum of Discovery Presents Potter the Otter: a Healthy Adventure Traveling Exhibit
Fridays & Saturdays 10am-2pm, August 24-November 11
Join the Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery ‘s season of celebration in honor of its 10th anniversary and a decade of discovery in our community. Join us for the exciting kick-off event as we unveil the “Potter the Otter: A Healthy Adventure” traveling exhibit. Dive into adventure with Potter the Otter™ on his quest to be healthy and strong! This hands-on interactive exhibit, spanning over 1,500 sq ft, brings the beloved First 5 children’s books to life through the power of play. Built by The San Jose Children’s Discovery Museum for preschool and kindergarten-age children this exhibit is enjoyable for all interested in living a healthy life.
Public Admission: $3
Museum Members: Free
Sponsored by First 5 Santa Clara, First 5 Santa Cruz, Omega Nu, New Leaf Community Markets, & Capitola Kids Dentistry

Tales to Tails Garfield Park
2024-11-11 15:30 - 16:30 | Garfield Park Library, 705 Woodrow Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Tales to Tails Garfield Park
Mondays 3:30-4:30pm, September 16 through December 30
Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available Mondays at the Garfield Park Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud.
Child must be 6-17 years old, and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors.
Appointments are required; please contact 831-427-7704 to make yours now.
We and our furry friends look forward to seeing you there!

Grupo Triple P: Para familias con niños 2-12 años
2024-11-11 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
2024-11-11 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

Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft
2024-11-12 16:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Public Library, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft
2nd Tuesdays, October 8 -May 13
Learn how to craft, build, and survive with afternoon steam Minecraft. Ages 8-18.
Space is limited, participation is on a first-come basis.

Tales to Tails Downtown
2024-11-12 16:30 - 18:00 | Downtown Library, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Tales to Tails Downtown
2nd & 4th Tuesdays , 4:30 – 6pm through June 9
Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by providing them the opportunity to read aloud to certified therapy dogs. Programs like Tales to Tails have been implemented nationally in both libraries and schools and have proven to be extremely effective in increasing the self-confidence and reading abilities of the participants. This program is for established readers struggling with reading aloud, not reading tutoring.
Call 831-427-7713 to make a 30-minute appointment at the Downtown branch. Appointments are available between 4:30 and 6:00 pm, on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. We and our furry friends look forward to seeing you there!
https://santacruzpl.libnet.info/events?

Tai Chi for Teens
2024-11-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Tai Chi for Teens
Tuesdays 5-6pm, Oct. 29 – November 19
Join Tai Chi for Teens at Capitola Library Tuesdays 5-6pm.
Tai Chi is a gentle, flowing martial art that originated in ancient China. It’s known for its graceful movements, deep breathing techniques, and meditative benefits.
Benefits of Tai Chi:
– Enhance your balance and flexibility.
– Reduce stress and increase relaxation.
– Improve focus and mental clarity.
– Promote a sense of overall well-being.
Tai Chi teacher, Rob Owen, has over 21 years of experience as a school principal, author, and classroom teacher. He has observed the significant stress that teens face and teaches an evidence-based method of Tai Chi that enhances balance, relaxation, self-awareness, and focus. Rob’s practice of mindful movement has helped students regulate emotions and maintain focus.
This program incorporates physical activity and parents will need to sign a waiver before children can participate.
