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Make and Explore Scotts Valley
2022-10-18 15:00 - 16:30, 2022-10-18 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Make and Explore Scotts Valley
Tuesdays, 3 – 5pm
Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Scotts Valley Branch Library!
Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts and exploration of the environment around us.
Best for children 6+. Children under 6 yrs old will need an adult present to help them. Expect to get messy! The program will take place in the Scotts Valley Library Fireside Room and / or patio.

Homework Help
2022-10-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Santa Cruz Public Libraries, 117 Union Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Homework Help
Tuesdays 3 – 5pm, October 4 – May 24
Bring your assignments to one of our FREE drop-in Homework Help sessions. Tuesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p. Students to grade 12. Call 831.427.7713 for more information.
Locations:
Capitola – https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9670439
Downtown – https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9671013
Felton – https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9670550
La Selva Beach – https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9670470
Live Oak – https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9670511
Scotts Valley – https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9670974

My Play Club
2022-10-18 15:30 - 17:00 | Leo’s Haven at Chanticleer Park, 1975 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
My Play Club

Tuesdays 3:30-5:00pm through November 29

Resumes March 7, 2023

Join us at My Play Club at LEO’s Haven at Chanticleer Park.
Create in the Park with us! Family Drop-in ~ Arts & Activities ~ Family Visit – Arts and Activities

Learn more about the Young Outdoor Leaders, funded by the “Outdoor Equity Program” of CA State Parks and if your family may want to participate.
Learn more about Youth Leaders Outdoors, funded by CA State Parks’ “Outdoor Equity Program” and whether your family may want to participate.

More/Mas info: www.countyparkfriends.org

Cradle to Career Santa Cruz CountySanta Cruz County Parks Department

Triple P Workshop: How to Help Your Child Deal With Bullying
2022-10-18 18:00 - 19:30 | La Manzana Community Resources, 18 W. Lake Ave, Suite E, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Triple P Workshop: How to Help Your Child Deal With Bullying
Tuesday, October 1, 6 – 7:30pm
Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn:
• How to recognize different types of bullying
• Common reasons why children bully others
• What you can do if your child is being bullied
Where: Live Oak Community Resources • 1740 17 th Ave, Santa Cruz
To register: https://bit.ly/Bullying-Oct18
Register to reserve your spot and get FREE child care! Enrollment is limited and masks are required for anyone over 2 years old
(Regardless of vaccination status)

Join the World Harmony Chorus
2022-10-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Londen Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Join the World Harmony Chorus
Tuesdays, 6 – 7:30pm, starting September 20

The World Harmony Chorus fall session is starting up, and we’ll be singing songs from Scandinavia to Brazil, and many places in-between.
The Santa Cruz chorus rehearses on Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 PM, starting September 20.
Everyone is welcome, there are no auditions and no singing experience is necessary (experienced singers are also welcome, and there are solo opportunities for those who would like them). All parts are taught by ear, and musical transcriptions are provided.
All ages 9 through 99 are welcome. The chorus will perform several times throughout the year, principally in December and in the spring.
If you’ve never experienced the magic of singing in a choir, or if you’ve always thought of yourself as someone who “just can’t sing”, this is a great way to start.

Unhinged Halloween Winchester Mystery House
2022-10-19, 2022-10-20 | Winchester Mystery House, 525 S. Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA, 95128, United States
Unhinged Halloween Winchester Mystery House
13 selected days September 30 – October 31, Several time choices

Madame Nightshade’s Spirit Carnival & Outdoor Performance

The year is 1949 and the estate has changed hands several times since the passing of Sarah Winchester. It’s most recent isolation is broken by the arrival of Madame Nightshade, an entrepreneurial owner of a small traveling carnival and self proclaimed investigator of supernatural phenomena.
Madame Nightshade’s Spirit Carnival and Outdoor Performance will kick off the evening.

Unhinged: Nightshade’s Curse

After a two year hiatus, Winchester Mystery House presents a new terrifying chapter, Unhinged: Nightshade’s Curse.
For 13 nights guests will be horrified by the Winchester Mystery House’s scariest show to date.
Buy tickets to the South Bay’s biggest Halloween Haunt at the worlds most haunted house: BUY TICKETS

Tickets

This year the haunt through the mansion includes multiple routes.
General Admission tickets : All ticket holders receive access to the indoor haunt and outdoor show featuring sideshow entertainers, games, food, and the Spookeasy Bar.
VIP: VIP tickets allow for the ticket holder to walk through both routes and gain expedited access to the haunt for a $15 upgrade.

https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/unhinged/

Important To Know House Rules

This experience is dimly lit and contains loud sounds, special effects, atmospheric fog and strobe effects. Some scenes may be too intense for young children or the faint of heart. For the enjoyment of all of our Guests please review our house rules below before your visit.
This experience features many stairs and narrow passageways and is not recommended for expectant mothers and Guests suffering from asthma, heart conditions, seizures or any type of physical or medical condition. Unhinged features stairs and narrow hallways and can be difficult for guests with mobility issues. The front garden show and other estate activities are available for guests unable to navigate the walk-through experience.

Children under 13 years old MUST be accompanied by an adult guardian.
No outside food or drinks will be allowed.
Smoking and open flames are prohibited on the estate.
Photography and video recording is not permitted during the show.
Flashlights, laser lights and any forms of illumination are prohibited.
Masks and face painting are not allowed to ensure that there is no confusion between our actors and guests.
Costumes are allowed but must be in good taste and may not be offensive, objectionable, or violent. Any costume that presents a safety hazard for Guests or staff will not be allowed.
Real or prop weapons are not allowed on the estate.
Guests who show signs of intoxication or who present a safety hazard to themselves, others and the estate will not be admitted or may be asked to leave.
All guests and their belongings are subject to additional security screening upon entering the estate. Large bags and backpacks will not be allowed.

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf!
2022-10-19, 2022-10-20 | Santa Cruz Wharf, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, 95060
13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf
October 19 – 31!
The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt
• Bring your bingo card to the Wharf any day during the 13 Days of Halloween or pick on up at a Wharf Establishment.
• Find the hidden pumpkins on the Wharf. Match their ghoulish image on your bingo card and stamp your card.
• Can you find them all?

PRINTABLE BINGO CARDS (Coming Soon!)

Photo Booth on the Wharf Stage
• Snap a festive photo with your family with the scenic Monterey Bay and Lighthouse as your backdrop.
• Share and Tag us! @SantaCruzWharf & #HalloweenOnTheWharf
Thrill the World Performance (Saturday Oct. 29th)
• Thrill the World Santa Cruz will be back to perform Michael Jackson’s iconic Thriller Dance
• Time TBD
•Location: Wharf Stage/ Commons

Wharf Specials (Coming Soon!)
• Enjoy fabulous, unique specials from restaurants and gift shops perfectly catered to the Halloween theme. Offered all 13 Days except where noted.

Trick- or- Treating on Halloween Day (Oct. 31st) – •Trick-or-Treat your way down the Wharf from 3 – 6pm

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
2022-10-19 08:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-20 08:00 - 20:00 | Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Thursday – Saturday, October 13 – 15

The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We are forever grateful to the loyal attendees, field trip leaders, workshop presenters, keynote speakers, local businesses, government municipalities, local non-profit organizations, and an army of volunteers who have helped to put on the festival throughout the years.
Monterey Bay has a unique natural landscape and a diversity of birds. We want to continue to highlight the magnificence of our region and create a hub where people of all backgrounds feel included and eager to explore the magical world of birds. You can look forward to interactive workshops and field trip options throughout the many communities of Monterey Bay. This festival will be full of fun community connections, food, music, and a keynote speaker.

Check out this amazing schedule: https://www.birdschoolproject.org/3day-festival-schedule

Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts!
2022-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, 35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
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!

Blossom Farm Kids Farm Morning
2022-10-19 10:30 - 13:30 | Blossom Farm, 2033 San Juan Rd, Aromas, CA, 95076, United States
Blossom Farm Kids Farm Morning
Wednesday, October 19, 10:30am – 1:30pm
Blossom’s farm’s Non-Profit is holding their first kid’s farm morning this week on Wednesday morning. Kids of all ages are welcome, there will be guided activities for kids from 4-12 years old.
If you’re looking for a homeschool pod this is a great opportunity to meet our friend (and wonderful teacher) Kenza who will be helping with the littles. She is looking to start a new homeschool group in the Watsonville/Aptos area

Outside Toddler Time Capitola
2022-10-19 11:00 - 11:30 | Capitola Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Outside Toddler Time Capitola
Wednesdays 11 – 11:20am, through December 14

Toddler Time is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn while spending valuable social time with other children and their caregivers. Please arrive on time. Let’s play and learn together!
We will meet outside by the planter next to the playground.
https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9518033
Kids 0-3 years

Toddler & Preschool Storytime at Boulder Creek
2022-10-19 11:00 - 11:30 | Boulder Creek Library, 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek, CA, United States
Toddler & Preschool Storytime at Boulder Creek
Wednesdays 11am, June 29 – July 27

Come join Librarian Jackie for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-rennovated Boulder Creek Library Branch every Wednesday at 11am.
Outdoor or indoor–weather and activity-dependent
https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9416790

Downtown Farmers Market 2022
2022-10-19 13:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Farmers Market, Cedar St & Lincoln St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Downtown Farmers Market
Wednesdays, May – Oct 1 – 6pm; Nov – April 1 – 5pm
The Downtown Santa Cruz Market runs year-round on Wednesdays, 1-6pm May through October and 1-5pm November through April. Our largest and oldest market, it is situated in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz, one block off of Pacific Avenue. Established in 1990, many of the farms that sell here were and remain pillars of the organic and ecological farming movement. This is the place to eat with the seasons! The variety of fruits, vegetables, flowers, pastured meats and other products is swoon worthy.
The Downtown Market also spotlights a large variety of up-and-coming, unique cultural food businesses. This weekly spot may serve up the most diverse selection of ethnic foods in the county including momo, naan and curry, Japanese fermented misos, Eritrean dishes, crepes, El Salvadorean pupusas, traditional Italian cookies, fish and chips and long-ferment fresh breads. Shopping at the Wednesday market is a wonderful way to support regional responsible farms and small local businesses. Fill your grocery bags! Then sit down for a delightful meal and rest your weary arms.

Make and Explore at Boulder Creek
2022-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Boulder Creek Library, 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek, CA, United States
Make and Explore at Boulder Creek
Wednesdays 2 – 4pm through December 28
Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Boulder Creek Branch Library!
Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us.
Best for children 6+. Children under 6 yrs old will need an adult present to help them. Expect to get messy! The program will take place in the Boulder Creek Library Community Room and / or amphitheater.
https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9550805

R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail
2022-10-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail
Wednesdays 3 – 5pm through March 1, 2023

R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers.
Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Capitola and La Selva Beach Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only.
For more information or to register, contact SCPL Telephone Information: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org

Familypower Online Safety
2022-10-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom, CA, United States
Familypower Online Safety
Wednesday, October 19, 4 – 5pm
Technology changes, but Kidpower’s core principles for safety with people are timeless, preparing people for safety online now and throughout their online lives.

Program Description
Technology changes, but Kidpower’s core principles for safety with people are timeless, preparing people for safety online now and throughout their online lives. We teach:

Awareness to prevent problems before they start
Assessment to avoid, de-escalate, or end unsafe situations
Moving away from trouble emotionally and digitally
Boundary setting to stop unwanted attention
Disengaging to leave activities skillfully
Assertive advocacy to get help with safety problems
Safety planning for individuals and for groups of peers online together.
Emotional safety to stay safe, calm, and effective in the face of threats, harassment, intimidation, peer pressure, bullying, or other emotional attacks.

To be safe online, youth need caring adults involved in their online lives. Without adult guidance, youth online are more vulnerable to abuse, coercion, bullying, manipulation, and other harm. This is true even for digital natives more skilled with technology than their adults. See:

Kidpower Strategies for Safety Online – and Everywhere Else
Digital Citizenship & Safety Agreement Template
Preparing Kids for Good Digital Citizenship

Your US$45/family registration includes one-on-one email support with questions before & after the workshop and links to resources to help you & your family apply, adapt, and practice the skills.
Workshop Fee: $45/family (includes children and accompanying adults)
Pre-registration is required as there is limited space.
This workshop is geared toward families with kids ages 9-14. Children outside of this age range are welcome to attend and the content may not be as relevant for them.

Wednesday Night Sailboat Races
2022-10-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Santa Cruz Harbor, 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Wednesday Night Sailboat Races
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8pm, April through October
Wednesday Night Sailboat Races begin for the season in March (with Daylight Savings), and run through fall ending in October. Wednesday Night Races begin at 6:30 pm – 8 pm. For more information on races / regattas highlights, contact the Santa Cruz Yacht Club at (831) 425-0690, or visit their website Santa Cruz Yacht Club.

Join our Youth Action Network
2022-10-20 | CA, United States
Join our Youth Action Network
Saturday, November 15

Youth Action Network, Jovenes SANOS, and UC Santa Cruz are looking for students ages 11-18 from the Santa Cruz County Area to join their Youth-Led Research Project!

The first research session will be on Saturday, November 5th, at UCSC. Lunch, transportation, and stipends will be provided to every student!

Sign up by this Thursday, 10/20: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfobhKmCb2tby…/viewform

Christopher Alonso
Phone: +1 (831) 465-2211
​Email:calonso@unitedwaysc.org

Teens on Trails
2022-10-20 | Teens on Trails, CA, United States
Teens on Trails
Thursday, October 20, Email for details: info@santacruztrails.org

Teens on Trails is Santa Cruz Trails effort to build a more diverse and engaged generation of young adventurers.

These first twelve events will be hosted alongside Watsonville Environmental Science Workshop, Community Bike Collective, Watsonville Wetlands Watch, and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History’s Earth Stewards.

Why this matters

Makes the outdoors more accessible to more children

Inspires youth to care for open spaces

Introduces potential careers in the outdoor industry

Educates youth about local ecology and land stewardship

Builds self-confidence and self-awareness amongst participants

Support Teens on Trails

Teens on Trails is a pilot program–meaning that there’s lots of flexibility in how this program will be run in the future. We created a framework that we think will best support local youth, however, we plan to collect feedback from these first twelve events and use it to improve the program so it creates the most value it possibly can.
Support our Timeless Trails fundraising campaign to bring this program beyond the pilot phase.

Sculpture IS In the Garden
2022-10-20 | Sierra Azul, 2660 East Lake Avenue (Highway 152), Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Sculpture IS In the Garden
Daily through October 31
Sculpture IS: In the Garden 2022, marks our sixteenth sculpture exhibit in partnership with Sierra Azul Nursery and Gardens in Watsonville, CA.
Curators Susana Arias, Hedwig Heerschop, and Jeff Rosendale selected over ninety sculptures created by forty-eight artists and collaborators.
Visit the stunning two-acre demonstration garden, relax under the umbrellas, and spend an afternoon enjoying the exhibit.

Preschool Storytime Felton
2022-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Felton Branch Library- New, 6121 Gushee St., Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Preschool Storytime Felton
Thursdays, Felton, 11am – 12pm, through Dec. 22

Preschool Storytime Felton meets in the the Felton Library to share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment. This 60 minute program is intended for children aged 0-6. Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week.
Join Librarian Jackie in JJune for a storytime celebrating Pride Month! Sing songs, read stories, and take away a “DIY rainbow dancer” craft kit!
https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9416771

Afternoon STEAM La Selva Beach
2022-10-20 13:30 - 15:00 | La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, 95076, United States
Afternoon STEAM La Selva Beach

Learn how to survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18. Space is limited to 15 on a first-come basis. No advance registration.

Kids 6-11 years Teens 12-18

Make and Explore at Felton Library
2022-10-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Felton Branch Library- New, 6121 Gushee St., Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Make and Explore at Felton Library
Thursdays 3 – 5pm through January 5, 2023
Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Felton Branch Library!
Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us.
Best for children 6+. Children under 6 yrs old will need an adult present to help them. Expect to get messy! The program will take place in the Felton Library Community Room and / or patio.

Taller Triple P Paso a Paso: La prevención de los lloriqueos y los berrinches
2022-10-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom, CA, United States
Taller Triple P Paso a Paso: La prevención de los lloriqueos y los berrinches
Thursday, October 29, 6 – 7:30pm
Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender:
• Razones comunes del porque los niños con necesidades especiales lloriquean y
tienen berrinches
• Cómo animar a su niño o niña a hablar sin llorar
• Cómo prevenir y manejar los berrinches y fomentar comportamientos positivos
Presentado en INGLÉS con interpretación al español por Zoom
Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Whining-Tantrums-Oct20
¿Tiene preguntas? Comuníquese con Stella Lauerman (831) 594-8552 o stellalauerman@gmail.com

Triple P Stepping Stones Workshop: Preventing Whining & Tantrums (for families with children with special needs)
2022-10-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom, CA, United States
Triple P Stepping Stones Workshop: Preventing Whining & Tantrums (for families with children with special needs)
Thursday, September 20, 6 – 7:30pm
Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn:
• Common reasons why children with special needs whine and have tantrums
• How to encourage your child to talk without whining
• How to prevent tantrums and encourage positive behavior
Presented in ENGLISH with Spanish interpretation on Zoom
Register to get the Zoom meeting link: https://bit.ly/Whining-Tantrums-Oct20
Got questions? Contact Stella Lauerman at (831) 594-8552 or stellalauerman@gmail.com

Pájaro Valley Virtual Conference for families and allies of children with special needs
2022-10-20 18:00 - 19:30 | CA, United States
Pájaro Valley Virtual Conference for families and allies of children with special needs
English: Thursdays 6 – 7:30pm, October 6, 13, & 20
Spanish: Fridays 6 – 7:30pm, October 7, 14, & 21

SPIN in collaboration with partnering agencies invite you to join us for our annual Pájaro Valley Virtual Conference for families and allies of children with special needs. The goal of the conference is to provide information, tools, and strategies to support children and families with special needs. We have three topics lined up starting October 6th. English sessions will take place Thursday, October 6, 13, & 20. Spanish sessions will take place Friday, October 7, 14, & 21. All sessions will take place from 6pm-7:30pm. Please see attached flyers for additional information.

Registration link for English sessions: https://bit.ly/3viCrrz

(Please note: Conference sessions are for everyone not just parents in PVUSD. Families of surrounding counties are welcome. The information presented will be useful to anyone.) Everyone is welcome!

Hola a todos,
SPIN, en colaboración con agencias asociadas, lo invita a unirse a nosotros en nuestra Conferencia virtual anual del Valle del Pájaro para familias y personas que apoyan a los niños con necesidades especiales. El objetivo de la conferencia es brindar información, herramientas y estrategias para apoyar a los niños y las familias con necesidades especiales. Tenemos tres temas alineados a partir del 6 de octubre. Las sesiones en inglés se llevarán a cabo los jueves 6, 13 y 20 de octubre. Las sesiones en español se llevarán a cabo los viernes 7, 14 y 21 de octubre. Todas las sesiones se llevarán a cabo de 6:00pm a 7:30pm. Consulte los folletos adjuntos para obtener información adicional.

Enlace de Registración para las sesiones en español: https://bit.ly/3cKQHTJ

(Tenga en cuenta: las sesiones de la conferencia son para todos, no solo para los padres en PVUSD. Las familias de los condados alrededor son bienvenidas. La información presentada será útil para todos). ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

San Andreas Regional Center
PVUSD Special Services
California State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Encompass Community Services
Parents Helping Parents
Special Kids Connect
