Parentpower: Online Safety Tuesday, January 24, 4 - 5pm To be safe online, young people need strong social-emotional safety skills. Social-emotional development extends through the teen years, so, even teens with strong tech skills are safer with caring adults involved in their online lives.
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
T.E.A. Challenge Wednesday, January 24, 9 - 11:30am Unleash your creativity! All middle school-age youth are invited to the Mount Madonna School campus for a morning of hands-on, collaborative activities. Students will be empowered to innovate solutions to several T.E.A. challenges. Admission is free; RSVP required.
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
La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group 2nd Thursdays, 10:30an - 12pm The LSB Adult Book Discussion group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 10:30a to 12:00p. The group will meet virtually via Zoom during the remodel. All adults are welcome. Registration required: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/7587480
Preschool Storytime La Selva Beach Wednesdays 11am - 12pm, January 24 - May 8 Join us for Preschool Storytime La Selva Beach, a fun interactive storytime. We'll read books, sing songs and use rhythm and movement. This event is suitable for children ages 3-6 years. There will be an arts and crafts project to take […]
Preschool Storytime at Capitola Library Tuesdays 11 - 11:45am, January 24 - May 1 Join us for Preschool Storytime at Capitola Library. StoryTime is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn while spending […]
A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.
Reading in the Redwoods 4th Wednesday, 6 - 7:30pm Felton - Virtual Book Discussion The book for June is The Red Tent, by Anita Diamant. The Red Tent is a reimagining of the story of Dinah, the only daughter of Jacob, the man who, according to the Bible wrestled an angel and won the name […]
Practical Special Education Advocacy Tips for Parents Wednesday, January 24: Basics of Assessments, https://bit.ly/44HWdfM February 13: Transition Planning in High School, https://bit.ly/44HWdfM Join us via Zoom for a Special Ed workshop: Practical Special Education Advocacy Tips for Parents. We will discuss steps you can take to improve your advocacy skills and help you become a […]
NAMI Family Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Youth (11-17) 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:30 - 8pm Please join us for our upcoming free, drop-in support group for parents/caregivers of youth (11-17) with mental health challenges. Next group will be this Wednesday, June 22nd from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. We are in need of more facilitators […]
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 Resilient Children Thursday, January 25, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting seminar and learn how to help your children: • Express feelings appropriately • Build a positive outlook • Manage stressful life events Register here: https://bit.ly/Resilient-Jan25 Presented in English on Zoom. This Triple P Seminar is FREE and open […]
