Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
2025-05-19 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Mystery Box Monday at MOD
2025-05-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery MOD, 1855 41st Ave #10, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Mystery Box Monday at MOD

Mondays, 3pm

Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child’s inner inventor, artist, and problem-solver!

Reserve your spot at sccmod.org/fun

Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child’s inner inventor, artist, and problem-solver!
Every Monday is a surprise adventure! Your child will receive a mysterious box packed with intriguing materials, a low-temperature glue gun for safe crafting, and a challenge card.
Here’s what makes Mystery Box Monday so awesome:

Endless Possibilities: Each box is a portal to a world of unimaginable creations. With every new challenge, your child’s mind will stretch and twist, blossoming with fresh ideas.
Boosts Confidence: As kids conquer challenges and bring their creations to life, their confidence and self-esteem soar. They’ll discover that they can achieve anything they set their minds to!
Sparks Curiosity: Mystery Box Monday ignites a love for learning and exploration. Kids will delve into different themes, from outer space to the animal kingdom, all while having a blast.
Strengthens Bonds: This is an activity the whole family can enjoy! Work together, brainstorm ideas, and share in the laughter as you bring your mystery box masterpieces to life.

What kind of mystery materials, you ask? That’s the beauty of it – it’s a surprise! But you can expect to find a vibrant mix of things like:

Colorful craft paper and cardboard
Pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and pom-poms
Buttons, beads, and sequins
Recycled treasures like bottle caps and egg cartons
Nature’s bounty – leaves, twigs, and pinecones

Ages 3-100 ~ Open: Monday, Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm

Tales to Tails Garfield Park
2025-05-19 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, through July 14
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!

Postpartum Support Group
2025-05-19 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

May Bike Fest
2025-05-20, 2025-05-22 | Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
May Bike Fest
May 1, 3, 8, 15, 20, 22, 24
Let’s Ride, Santa Cruz County! ¡Sí, se pedal! Bike Fest begins May 1. Join your neighbors and record your rides for chances to win prizes. GO Santa Cruz and GO Santa Cruz County will be co-hosting and participating in events all month long. Check out our favorites below!
Sign up for Bike Fest!

E-bike and Bike Safety Saturday, May 3, 1 – 4pm – We’re thrilled to partner with the Santa Cruz Police for a community event that puts safety first – and makes it fun!We’ll be co-hosting a free, family-friendly pop-up focused on e-bike and bike safety. Expect helmet fitting, obstacle courses, on-bike tips on how to ride responsibly, and prizes! Pedal in the Park is more than just a bike event—it’s a celebration of what makes Santa Cruz a vibrant, connected, and fresh-air-loving community. Bring your family, friends, and bike, and let’s ride together!
Walk and Roll to School Day May 8 – Morning negotiations just got easier during Walk and Roll to School Day on May 8. Tasty treats, stickers and prizes for students who participate! Happy kids, cleaner environment and healthier communities? Yes please! Walk and Roll to School Day returns this Spring in Santa Cruz County at participating schools.Bike to Wherever Day Thursday, May 15, 7 – 9am – Bike to Wherever day is back with Modo, powered by Ecology Action! Roll with your neighbors or coworkers to free breakfast and coffee at one of the 12 sites throughout the county including; New Leaf (Westside and Capitola), Bicycle Trip, Watsonville Staff of Life, UCSC, Watsonville Plaza, SV Cycle Sport, Cabrillo College, Picnic Basket, Abbott Square, REI and the Ugly Mug. Log your trip on GO Santa Cruz County to earn sweet rewards! Find a Site and Sign Up
FREE Bike Repair May 20, 11am – 2pm at Ecology Action – Have a persistent squeaky brake? Inconsistent shifting? Rusty chain? Flat tire? Have your bike checked by one of our mechanics for free! Book a time with us, and we’ll help your bike out with minor tune-ups and repairs to get you rolling into summer.
E-Bike Safety Workshop May 22, 12pm – Santa Cruz Civic or via zoom. E-bikes are here to stay, and with the right preparation, riding them can be safe and rewarding. The fact that they tend to be faster, offer powerful acceleration and be heavier than standard bikes means that they require some additional know-how to operate safely. That’s why we’re here – we’ll be your guides to everything you need to know to get the most out of your e-bike, whether it’s your own personal bike or a BCycle bike share. RSVP Now
Community Ride and Bike Repair May 24, 1 – 3pm – Callaghan Park in Watsonville. Participants can get their bike repaired for FREE and then join in on the community ride in Watsonville. Details

Toddler Time
2025-05-20 11:00 - 23:45 | Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Toddler Time
Tuesdays 11 – 11:45am, May 13 & 20, June 17 & 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

Join us for a special series of Toddler Time where local community resource professionals answer your questions relating to aspects of child development.

May 13 – Music and Movement
May 20 – Nutrition
June 17 – Speech, Hearing, and Language Development
June 24 – Child Development and Play

Tuesday, July 1
Tuesday, July 8
Tuesday, July 15
Tuesday, July 22
Tuesday, July 29

Tales to Tails Felton
2025-05-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Felton Branch Library- New, 6121 Gushee St., Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Tales to Tails Felton Library
3rd Tuesdays, 3-4pm, April 15 – December 16
Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by providing them the opportunity to read 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.
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.
Call 831-427-7708 to make a 30-minute appointment at the Felton Branch Library at either 3pm or 3:30pm on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
We and our furry friends look forward to seeing you there!

Free Sewing Workshop
2025-05-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Freedom Library, 2021 Freedom Blvd, Freedom, CA, 95019, United States
Free Sewing Workshop

2nd & 3rd Tuesdays, through December 9 & 16, 4 – 5:30pm

Free Sewing Classes – Ready to unleash your creativity and learn a new skill? Whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced sewer, our free sewing classes are for you.
Join us for a fun, hands-on experience where you can:
Learn sewing basics – no experience required.
Build your skills – Pick the project that matches your skill level.
Meet new friends – all ages and backgrounds encouraged.
Bring your own projects – get help with what you want to create.
This program will take place on the 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 4-5:30pm at the Freedom Library, Creative Cafe.
All ages & skill levels welcome. These classes will be facilitated in English. https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=6307

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Downtown Farmers Market 2022
2025-05-21 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.

Tales 2 Tails Aptos
2025-05-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Aptos Public Library, 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Tales 2 Tails Aptos
Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 through July 9
Trained therapy dogs will be available at the 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 831-427-7713 to make yours now.
If you have questions, e-mail rammerr@santacruzpl.org
Please Call 831-427-7713 to register. https://loom.ly/SkbcHxE

Teen Anime Club
2025-05-21 16:00 - 17:00 | CA
Teen Anime Club

3rd Wednesdays, through December 17, 4pm
Looking for a community of people who appreciate anime?

During our monthly Teen Anime Club, we will explore and celebrate Japanese popular culture through cooking, craft-making and playing games.

This program will take place on the third Wednesday of every month from 4:30-5:30pm. Audience: Teens (grades 7-12)

¿Buscas una comunidad de personas que aprecien el anime? Durante nuestros programas mensuales para jóvenes, el Club de Anime explorará y celebrará la cultura popular japonesa a través de la cocina, la artesanía y los juegos.
Este programa se llevará a cabo el tercer miércoles de cada mes de las 4:30-5:30pm.
Audiencia: Para jóvenes (grados 7-12).

SLV Music & Art Festival
2025-05-21 19:00 - 23:00 | Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
SLV Music & Art Festival
Wednesday, May 21, 7 – 11pm or 4 – 8pm
The fourth annual SLV Music & Art Festival features SLVUSD’s student musicians and artists at beautiful Roaring Camp!
Come enjoy food trucks, silent and live auctions and drawings, student art sales by donations, and a night of student and community musicians.
It’s a lovely community event hosted by the SLV Music Boosters, supporting music and art in the San Lorenzo Valley!

Where your California State Library Parks Pass Will Take You
2025-05-22 | Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Where your California State Library Parks Pass Will Take You

Where will your California State Library Parks Pass take you?

With access to over 200 participating #CAStateParks, the hardest part is choosing where to go first!

Will it be a coastal escape? A serene redwood forest? A scenic desert landscape?

How to get your pass: Visit your local library and check out a free vehicle day-use pass.

You can find your library and eligible parks here: parks.ca.gov/LibraryPass.

Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Classes for Parents 2025
2025-05-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Private Location in Soquel, Soquel, 95073
Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Classes for Parents 2025
Thursdays 10 – 11:30am, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Nutrition and Wellness Series with Jill Troderman, Certified Holistic Nutritionist

Empower Yourself, Inspire Others! https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/

Walking the path towards optimal health is one of the best gifts you can give yourself and your children. In these classes and workshops for parents, you will discover and awaken your inner drive for you and your family to be and feel well utilizing wholesome nutrient dense foods!
This group experience is for moms, dads, and primary caregivers who want to be in a supportive environment to hone their skills on feeding their family nutrient-dense, delicious, and nutritious foods everyone (mostly always) will like.
May 1 Intro to The Food Tree Holistic Nutrition
May 8 Nutrition Vampires to Avoid
May 15 Eating For Two
May 22 Feeding Your Toddler Part 1
May 29 Feeding Your Toddler Part 2
Also, classes June 5 – July 3
For more information Visit Holistic family Nutrition
jill@jilltroderman.com or call Jill Troderman at: 831-239-1021

Ocean Alternative Open House
2025-05-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Ocean Alternative School, 984-6 Bostwick Lane, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Ocean Alternative Open House
Thursday, May 22, 1 – 3pm
Come learn more about Ocean Alternative, a K-8 independent study/homeschool program in Live Oak School District.
We will have tours of our school, art activities, and staff on hand to explain how our program works.
Caregivers and their children are welcome.

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum
2025-05-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery, 6299 Gushee St, Felton, 95018
The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum
Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 – 4pm through June 15
Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission.
Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, many of which have never before been exhibited, and a locally constructed model of Vannevar Bush’s 1931 differential analyzer – a mechanical analog computer that solves differential equations.
These objects and archives can serve as a window into the lives of those that used them and into occupations that no longer exist such as human computers, operators, clerks, etc.
There are hands on objects for younger visitors too, with activities that promote problem solving.

Differential Analyzer
Now – June 15, Saturday & Sunday, 2pm-3pm
The differential analyzer will be operated each Saturday and Sunday, from 2pm-3pm, or by arrangement.
Call (831) 338-8382 to schedule a demonstration.

Bookbinding - Sewn Signature, Soft cover Pamphlet Binding
2025-05-22 15:00 - 17:30 | Felton Library, 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Bookbinding – Sewn Signature, Soft cover Pamphlet Binding
Tuesday, June 3, 3 – 5:30pm
Sewn signature bindings have been in use since the 5th century.
In this class taught by Beth Thomas of Danskbog Bindery, we will sew together multiple page signatures (or folios) and attach them to a soft cover made of beautiful marbled papers.
About Beth Thomas
Beth Thomas, located locally in Ben Lomond, has been bookbinding for over 35 years and has a bookbinding studio, Danskbog Bindery, where she does book restoration work, designs and makes new books and teaches bookbinding.
https://loom.ly/u_JHSFQ

Hadestown by All About Theatre
2025-05-22 19:00, 2025-05-23 19:00 | Colligan Theater at The Tannery, 1010 River St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Hadestown by All About Theatre
7pm: Thursday May 22; Friday May 23; Saturday May 24,
2pm: Saturday May 24

I want to share this spectacular production with you and offer a discount for our Thursday evening performance this weekend. We would be honored to have you in attendance. Please invite those with income restraints as our mission is to make theater accessible to all. Lindsey Chester

CODE: Hades$5

7pm Performance – Thursday May 22 (Discount Code)
7pm Performance – Friday May 23
2pm Performance – Saturday May 24
7pm Performance – Saturday May 24

This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and Persephone – Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and Bauhaus design, the sung-through musical pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love.

Little Discoverer Fridays
2025-05-23 10:30 - 11:00 | Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery – MOD, 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Little Discoverer Infant/Toddler Fridays

Fridays 10:30-11am

Make Fridays memorable with the Museum of Discovery’s Infant Toddler Class—a fantastic blend of play, exploration, and social experiences. Located in the party room programming changes weekly offering magical experiences for you and your child.

Free with daily admission and no pre-registration required
Ages 0-3 years
Join us and experience:

Sensory Extravaganza: Dive into a world of textures, colors, and sounds as your little explorer engages in sensory-rich activities tailored to their developmental stage.
Musical Moments: Let the rhythm take over! Our interactive musical sessions will have your tots tapping their tiny toes and exploring the joy of sound.
Parent-Child Bonding: Forge connections with fellow caregivers while your little ones build social skills through play and shared exploration.

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Mod is open: Monday and Wednesday – Saturday, 10am-5pm
Daily Tickets:

All non-member adults & children: $10, half-price grandparents/senior on Wednesdays: $5
Museums for All (with EBT card): $3
Children under 1: Free
All members: Free
We offer annual memberships, monthly memberships, and 10-pass punch cards.
Click here to become a member
Call 831-316-5200 to inquire about our new punchcard.

Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola
2025-05-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola
Fridays, through July 25, 11am-12pm
Baby Story Time features songs, rhymes, stories, and lap play designed to help babies develop early literacy skills.
This program is designed for children ages birth to two and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Baby Time, stay for Stay & Play to reinforce early literacy skills through play and create connections with other families.

Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
2025-05-23 11:00 - 12:30 | Aptos Public Library, 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
3rd Fridays, 11am – 12:30pm, March 15 – December 20
Join us at the Aptos Branch Library for an engaging and dynamic book group experience: Bring Your Own Book (BYOB).
This innovative program encourages participants to bring along a book of their choice and share their thoughts, insights, and perspectives with fellow readers. Whether you’re passionate about fiction, non-fiction, classics, or contemporary literature, BYOB Book Group welcomes all genres and interests.
https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12055882
How It Works:

Choose Your Book: Select a book that you’ve recently read or have been wanting to discuss. It could be a novel, biography, memoir, poetry collection, or any other genre that interests you.
Bring Your Book: Arrive at the library with your chosen book in hand. Make sure it’s one you’re eager to share and discuss with others.
Engage in Discussion: Once everyone has gathered, participants will take turns sharing their thoughts on their chosen books. This could include favorite passages, character analysis, thematic elements, personal connections, and more.
Respectful Exchange: Engage in respectful and open-minded discussions with fellow participants. Share your perspectives while also listening attentively to others’ viewpoints. This is a space for lively literary dialogue and exchange of ideas.
Discover New Reads: Explore a diverse range of books and genres through the recommendations and discussions of fellow participants. You might just find your next favorite read!

Whether you’re a voracious reader or just starting to delve into the world of books, Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Book Group offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for lively literary discussions and discovery. Join us at the library and let’s celebrate the joy of reading together!

Scrabble at La Selva Beach
2025-05-23 13:00 - 14:00 | La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, 95076, United States
Scrabble La Selva Beach
August 2 – November 15, Fridays, 1 – 2pm

Did you know that PACZKI is a round filled doughnut (23 points)? Come test your vocabulary in a game of Scrabble at La Selva Beach Library.
La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave., LSB
Are you a bridge player too? The LSB Bridge Club is 10:30-12:00 on Fridays (except the 1st Friday of the month).
Questions? Call the La Selva Beach Library at 831-427-7710.

Lego Brick Builder Fridays
2025-05-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery – MOD, 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Lego Brick Builder Fridays
Fridays, 3-4pm
Calling All Master Builders!
Get ready to unleash your creativity and engineering skills at the Children’s Museum of Discovery’s LEGO Challenge Build Event! This exciting event is perfect for LEGO fans of all ages.
Here’s what you can expect:

A Fun Challenge: We’ll have a special build theme announced on the day of the event. It could be anything from building the tallest tower to creating the most fantastical creature!
A Sea of Bricks: We’ll provide a massive collection of LEGO bricks to fuel your imagination.
Building Buddies: Work together with other LEGO enthusiasts to create something truly amazing.
Show Off Your Skills: Once the time is up, all creations will be displayed for everyone to admire.

Mod is open: Monday and Wednesday – Saturday, 10am-5pm
Daily Tickets:

All non-member adults & children: $10​1/2-price grandparents/senior on Wednesdays: $5
Museums for All (with EBT card): $3
Children under 1: Free
All members: Free
We offer annual memberships, monthly memberships, and 10-pass punch cards.
Click here to become a member
Call 831-316-5200 to inquire about our new punchcard.

Friday Pet Food Pantry
2025-05-23 15:00 - 17:00 | SPCA, CA, United States
Friday Pet Food Pantry
Fridays 2-5pm
Just a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm!
Donate anytime!

Friday Contra Dancing at Live Oak Grange
2025-05-23 18:30 - 22:00 | Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Contra Dancing at Live Oak Grange
2nd Sundays: Newcomers’ intro 2:30pm, dance 3 – 5:30pm
4th Fridays: Newcomers’ intro: 6:30pm, dance 7 – 10pm
Come kick your heels up contra dancing at Live Oak Grange with some amazing local talent and fun and friendly dancers!

Caller: Tanya MerchantBand: Corwin & Grace!
Event by Dakota Hult, Klaus Krull and Contra Dancing in Santa Cruz County
Note: There will be no pot luck going forward. Feel free to bring snacks to share!
Overflow parking: If you can’t find room at the Grange, try the Harbor Light Church, at 2008 17th Ave., less than a block up the street (towards Hwy. Ignore the “your car will be towed” signs – they have a deal with the Grange for extra parking

Check out our website at: https://www.santacruzcontra.com/
Signing in at the desk indicates your agreement with these policies:

The dance is an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free environment.
The dance is a scent-free event. In order to protect those with chemical sensitivities, please refrain from using scented products on your body, clothes, and belongings.
We want everyone to feel safe and comfortable at our dance and we value and expect consent, communication, community mindedness, and safety.
Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. If someone’s behavior is offensive or harassing during the dance, you should endeavor to speak up for yourself. If you need help, talk with one of the managers, sound tech or caller.
You should not come to the dance if you have health concerns for yourself or a close contact, test positive for COVID 19, have symptoms of illness, or do not feel well.
We each understand and accept the inherent risks of contracting COVID-19 or any other illness at this dance.By participating in this event, you take full responsibility for your health and well-being.
We appreciate and rely on your generous donations to pay for our dance hall and the excellent staff. We suggest $15 to $30 per person, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Only the caller, musicians, and sound tech will be paid. All other staff and helpers will be volunteering their time. Please bring cash to the dance hall. BUT: it is *pay as you can* – we need you dancing more than we need your money, so please come, even if you feel like you need to put in less than $15. If you can put in over $30, that would be great, too! In a pinch, we can take Venmo or Paypal.
Please help out wherever you can (setting up chairs, cleaning up the kitchen or the dance hall, sitting out one dance at the door, etc.).
Please bring friends and tell them to wear light, comfortable clothing and bring comfortable shoes with clean, non-marking soles

Upcoming dances every second Sunday and fourth Friday!Sunday, Feb. 9 Caller: Zack; Band: Slick’s Picks No. 6 – Mike “Slick” Lewinski (fiddle), Jordan Prieto, Olive Mathison, Mathew HarmonFriday, Feb. 21 – Caller: Kelsey Hartman, Band: Mike Lewinski (fiddle), Daniel Steinberg (piano, flute), Ezra Warren Steinberg (percussion)Sunday, Mar. 9 – Caller: Tanya Merchant; Band: Lucas Lawson & FriendsFriday, Mar. 28: Caller: Sarah Trop; Band: Corwin & GraceSunday, April 13 – Caller: Alan Winston; Band: Rodney Miller (fiddle), Daniel Steinberg (piano, flute), Ezra Warren Steinberg (percussion)

Family Movie Night Pool Party
2025-05-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Simpkins Family Swim Center, 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Family Movie Night Pool Party
Friday, May 23, 7 – 9pm
Santa Cruz County Parks Department is at Simpkins Family Swim Center.

We are just a few days away from this Friday’s Family Movie Night Pool Party!

Get ready for a night of family fun under the stars on May 23rd. We’ll be watching Disney Pixar’s Luca by the Warm Water Pool, starting at 7:20 PM, with food trucks onsite and snacks available to purchase. Doors will be closing at 8 PM, so make sure to arrive before then!

Don’t wait! Get your pre-registration tickets now at scparks.com/register!

Children & Seniors: $10
Adults: $15

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
2025-05-23 20:00 - 22:30 | Park Hall, 9400 Mill St, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Friday, May 23 – 24 and 30-31, 8 – 10:30pm

The play was first produced by the National Theater in the UK and on Broadway won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play. It tells the story of 15-year-old Christopher, who has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. His discovery of the neighbor’s dog Wellington, speared with a garden fork, sets him on a journey of “detecting” which goes well beyond who killed Wellington. He uncovers his family history, learns his strengths in surprising ways, and also reveals how difficult it can be to live with someone who doesn’t fit our expectations of “normal” behaviour. At a time when the very concept of diversity is being undermined in some places, recognizing the challenges and potential of a person who would now be labelled as “neurodiverse” is important to us.
Curious Incident features MCT veteran actors, Mathew Chipman, Helene Simkin Jara, Sonia Motlagh, Brad Roades, Wyatt Troxell, and Jackson Wolffe, as well as newcomers to MCT, Mark Matthews, Molly Meyers, LeAnne Ravinale, and Megan Stewart.

Visit Event Website

Get Tickets Price: $20.00 to $25.00

Event Contact: Mountain Community Theater, Peter Gelblum, pbgelblum@gmail.com, 831-366-4777

Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
2025-05-24 08:00 | Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, 95003, United States
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
Saturdays 8am-12pm, year round, rain or shine
Voted America’s Favorite Farmers Market in California
In 2011, 2012, and 2013 our farmers markets were voted “America’s Favorite Farmers Market in California.” Additionally, Coastal Living Magazine named the Aptos Farmers Market one of “The Coast’s Best Farmers Markets.”
Market customers appreciate the bountiful selection of top quality produce and specialty foods as well as the opportunity to connect with the farmers and vendors who produce it. Ninety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses, locally produced olive oil, fresh pasta and gourmet sauces, organic juices, handmade sauerkraut, Corralitos smoked sausages and bacon, artisan breads and baked goods, organic honey, mushrooms, sprouts and microgreens, farm fresh eggs, flowers, potted plants, seedlings, herbs, and an unsurpassed selection of certified California grown fruits, vegetables and nuts.
Additional Market Attractions
Professional sharpening services are available for knives and gardening tools year round.
Our other Markets: Carmel, Del Monte, Monterey
