Santa Cruz Parent

How Not to Age
2024-02-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, 95062, United States
How Not to Age: The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older
Saturday, February 3, 7 – 9pm
Join us for the launching of Dr. Michael Greger’s new book, How Not to Age: The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older. Dr. Greger will share simple, accessible, and evidence-based methods to preserving our bodies and keeping us feeling youthful, both physically and mentally! Dr. Greger will be signing copies of How Not to Age after the event in the lobby.
Doors open at 6:15pm with plant-based appetizers by Eat for the Earth. 7:00pm the event will begin with Heather Houston and the Yala Lati choir, followed by an introductory talk by Ann Lopez, PhD, Executive Director of the Center for Farmworker Families, and then Dr. Michael Greger will take the stage.
All proceeds from this event will benefit 501c3 non-profit organizations Eat for the Earth, Santa Cruz VegFest, Center for Farmworker Families and Vegan Outreach. And all proceeds Dr. Greger receives from the sales of his books and speaking honoraria are donated directly to charity.
*This event is expected to sell out. If tickets remain, they’ll be $35 at the door.*
Event Schedule:
6:15 PM: Doors open and appetizers in lobby
7:00-9:00 PM: Yala Lati choir, Ann Lopez PhD, Michael Greger MD
9:00 PM: Dr. Greger signs books in lobby
Dr. Michael Greger’s Talk Description:
The term “anti-aging” should be reserved for interventions that target one or more of the established aging mechanisms. Non-pharmacological means to target these Hallmarks of Aging will be discussed, common denominators of the diets and lifestyles of healthy, long-lived populations teased out, and dietary approaches will be explored to preserve bladder, brain, and bowel function as we age, along with bone and muscle mass, as well as tips to combat skin aging and vasomotor symptoms of menopause.
About Dr. Michael Greger:
A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Michael Greger, M.D., is a physician and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition. His science-based nonprofit, NutritionFacts.org, offers a free online portal hosting more than 2,000 videos and articles on myriad health topics. Dr. Greger is a sought-after lecturer and has presented at the Conference on World Affairs and the World Bank, testified before Congress, and was invited as an expert witness in Oprah Winfrey’s defense in the infamous “meat defamation” trial. A graduate of Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Greger is also an acclaimed author. How Not to Die, The How Not to Die Cookbook, andHow Not to Dietbecame instant New York Times Best Sellers. More than a million copies of How Not to Die have been sold. All proceeds Dr. Greger receives from the sales of his books and speaking honoraria are donated directly to charity.
About Ann Lopez, PhD:
Ann López, PhD is the Executive Director of Center for Farmworker Families. She is an emerita professor and taught courses in biology, environmental science, ecology and botany in the biology department at San José City College for many years. She has a PhD from UCSC in Environmental Studies where she studied the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement on the farms of west central Mexico. Her book entitled The Farmworkers’ Journey summarizes the results, arguments and conclusions of her research and was published by UC Press. She has been recognized for her work by The U.S. Congress and many organizations. She was chosen as a Woman of the Year for 2013 and 2014 by the National Association of Professional Women. In March 2018, she was chosen for a 16th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Community Award in Watsonville and as Woman of the Year by Mark Stone’s 29th District for 2019.
Dr. Lopez’ research findings while interviewing central California farmworker families and their family members in Mexico were fundamentally disturbing and life transforming. As a result, she is actively attempting to create awareness about the Human Rights abuses that are endemic to every juncture of the migrant circuit. She has also initiated many projects on both sides of the border designed to alleviate some of the inordinate suffering experienced daily by migrant farm workers and their family members in Mexico.
Show time: 7:00 PM, doors 6:00 PM
Tickets: $25
Advance tickets: www.eventbrite.com

Love and Faith in the High Baroque
2024-02-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Recital Hall, 402 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, United States
Love and Faith in the High Baroque
Saturday, February 3, 7:30 – 9:30pm
Join the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival for a rousing good time in the High Baroque.
J. S. Bach: Cantata BWV 82 – Ich Habe Genug
“I have enough” Jorg Reddin, Bass-Baritone ~ Marc Schachman Baroque Oboe ~ Vlada Volkova-Moran, Chest Organ ~ The Festival Strings
J.S. Bach Cantata BWV 84 – Ich bin vergnugt mit meinem Glucke
“I am content with my fortune” Sheila Willey, Soprano ~ Marc Schachman Baroque Oboe ~ Vlada Volkova-Moran, Chest Organ ~ The Festival Strings
J. S. Bach Cantata BWV 49 – Ich geh und suche mit Verlangen
” I go forth and seek with longing” Sheila Willey, Soprano ~ Jorg Reddin, Bass-Baritone ~ Marc Schachman, Oboe d”Amore ~ Vlada Volkova-Moran, Chest Organ ~ The Festival Strings ~
A pre-concert talk will be held at 7:00pm. A meet-the-artists reception will be held for donors, season ticket holders and the Board of Directors.
Tickets: Purchase tickets in advance at https://scbaroque.org/. Info: manager@santacruzbaroquefestival.org or call 831.457.9693.
Category: Live Music | Classical
Tickets
General Admission: USD 30.00,
Senior: USD 25.00,
Student: USD 12.00
Artists: Artist-in-Residence Jorg Reddin, Bass-Baritone, Sheila Willey, Soprano, Marc Schachman, Baroque oboe and Oboe d’Amore, Vlada Volkova-Moran, Chest Organ, The Festival Baroque Strings

Live Oak Farmers Market
2024-02-04 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
2024-02-04 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
2024-02-04 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
2024-02-04 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
2024-02-05 | 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

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Try a Free Musical Me Class
2024-02-05 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
2024-02-05 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.

Knitting at the Felton Library
2024-02-05 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.

Grupo Triple P: Para familias con niños 2-12 años
2024-02-05 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
2024-02-05 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

Sci-Fi Flicks at Aptos Library
2024-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Aptos Branch Library, 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Sci-Fi Flicks at Aptos Library
Monday, February 5, 6 – 8pm
Come to the brand-new Aptos Branch Library one day after its Grand Opening for a sci-fi movie night that celebrates the imagination and creativity of the Hugo Award winners!
🍿 Come to the Betty Leonard Community Room to find community. This will be a monthly event. Snacks will be provided!

Gateway School Tour
2024-02-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Gateway School, 255 Swift Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Gateway School Tour
Tuesday, February 6, 9 – 11am
Visit Gateway on 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.

RC Fam Center Toddler Bilingual Sensory Play
2024-02-06 10:00 - 11:00 | RC Fam Center, 1205 Freedom Bl #B3, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
RC Fam Center Toddler Bilingual Sensory Play

Tuesdays/Martes, 10am-11am

FREE with membership, $15 non-members

GRATIS con membresía, $15 sin membresía

More info/Para más información: 831-288-3105 — with Yesi Rocha and 10 others at RC Fam.

RC Fam Center
We commit to providing families with support systems that lead to finding connections, empowerment, and wellbeing for the whole family. We commit to being an equitable, inclusive, and safe space where the community feels welcome and can raise our children together. Our center is committed to equity, inclusion, and wellness for all families.

En el Centro Familiar Raíces y Cariño, queremos proveer a las familias con el apoyo a sistemas que fomenten conexión, empoderamiento y bienestar para todas las familias. Estamos comprometidos a ser un lugar seguro, inclusivo y equitativo donde la comunidad se sienta bienvenida y puedan criar a sus hijos juntos. Valoramos la equidad, inclusión y bienestar para todas las familias.

Mama Tea and Talk
2024-02-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Creative Eden Lounge, 728 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Mama Tea and Talk

1st & 3rd Tuesdays 10 – 11:30am

In collaboration with Creative Eden Lounge, I’m proud to present an in person mamas* support group.

Everyone needs a village, come find yours at Mama Tea & Talk! Expecting mamas, new mamas, or experienced mamas and their babies are welcome! If you are interested in getting together for a motherhood circle, come join me, other mamas, and our babies one evening a month for a tea and a discussion topic centered around parenting! I’ll be baking treats for this donation based event so we can continue renting the space. Masks are encouraged to keep our little ones safe.

Stephanie Michele Ayzner and Shannon Lorraine Jordan Bemel

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Alternative Family Education: AFE Prospective Family Meeting
2024-02-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Alternative Family Education, 840 North Branciforte Ave,, Santa Cruz, CO, 95062, United States
Alternative Family Education: AFE Prospective Family Meeting
Tuesday, 6:30 – 7:30pm, February 6 or Monday, 6:30 – 7:30pm, March 11
Come to a 2024 Alternative Family Education: AFE Prospective Family Meeting.
Join us for a 2024 Perspective Families Meeting to learn about how you can create an individualized learning experience with your child in this inclusive community! We are a vibrant homeschool community that includes teacher-led classes in core subjects, community-led learning/field trips/events/clubs, and an abundant resource center with a staffed resource specialist. We provide enrichment offerings such as arts, theater, sports and more. Our program includes school district support services and allows for concurrent enrollment in other schools and colleges.
*Childcare provided
Alternative Family Education (AFE) is an independent home study school designed by and for homeschool families that provides K-12 grade students and families an individualized approach to education, with the full support of school district resources & collaboration with credentialed teacher consultants.
185 Benito Ave., Santa Cruz
Email us at: ayalayounger@sccs.net
Or visit our website: https://www.bssc.sccs.net/afe

Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts!
2024-02-07 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!

Preschool Storytime at Garfield Park Library
2024-02-07 10:30 - 11:00 | Garfield Park Library, 705 Woodrow Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
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

Preschool Storytime La Selva Beach
2024-02-07 11:00 | La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, 95076, United States
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 home.
This event will be held outside on the back patio. Please wear sun protection!
Masks are encouraged, in consideration of our youngest children who are not yet able to be vaccinated.
https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/11366818

Preschool Storytime at Capitola Library
2024-02-07 11:00 - 11:20 | Capitola Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
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 valuable social time with other children and their caregivers. Please arrive on time. Let’s play and learn together!

https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/11939363

Downtown Farmers Market 2022
2024-02-07 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.

Dads Support Group
2024-02-07 19:00 - 20:00 | RC Fam Center, 1205 Freedom Bl #B3, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
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 dad who is a member of the community.

Acompáñenos a este grupo de papás donde encontrará comunidad para compartir los retos y gozos de ser padre. Los temas tratados serán guiados según las necesidades e intereses de los papás. El grupo será relajado, confidencial y facilitado por un papá que es miembro de la comunidad.

Watsonville Reads
2024-02-08 | Watsonville Public Library, 275 Main St Suite 100, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Watsonville Reads
Watsonville Reads is a community engagement program that aims to bring people together through the shared reading experience of books tied to a particular theme. This year’s Watsonville Reads theme is “Bringing Awareness to Japanese and Japanese Americans History, Culture and Heritage”. Watsonville Reads will feature book discussions, craft-making programs and writing workshops.
We have selected two books that are representative of our selected theme and are intended to inspire and foster lively discussions:
“The Buddha in the Attic” by Julie Otsuka
“Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford.
We have the books available in English in our collection as individual copies at both the Main and Freedom Libraries or as part of our book club kits at the Main Library.
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Watsonville Reads es un programa de participación comunitaria que tiene como objetivo unir a la gente a través de la experiencia compartida sobre la lectura relacionada con un tema en particular. El tema este año es “Crear conciencia sobre la historia, la cultura y el legado japonés y japonés americano”. Watsonville Reads ofrecerá charlas sobre libros, programas de manualidades y talleres de escritura.
Hemos seleccionado dos libros que son representativos del tema elegido y que pretenden inspirar y fomentar animados debates:
“The Buddha in the Attic” by Julie Otsuka
“Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford
Tenemos los libros disponibles en inglés en nuestra colección como copias individuales en la Biblioteca Principal y la Sucursal Freedom o como parte de nuestros kits para clubs de lectura en la Biblioteca Principal.

Find Somebody to Love
2024-02-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Santa Cruz, 1001 Rodriguez St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Find Somebody to Love
February 1 – 29

We KNOW you work hard every day, but February is the month of love, so your local shelter wants to help you find SOMEBODY TO LOVE! Through the month of February, Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is reducing adoption fees to ½ the normal rates and holding several adoption events to make it easier to find that special furry someone…

Adopters need to be at least 21 years old, have a photo ID, and should be thoughtful and aware of what types of pets are appropriate for their lifestyle and allowed where they live.

Let SCCAS help you find Somebody to Love in February!

Reduced adoption fees include vaccinations, spay or neuter surgery, and a microchip to help protect the pet and set you up for a long, healthy life together!

Adult dogs = $75 (usually $150)
Puppies under 6 months old = $105 (usually $210)
Adult cats = $55 (usually $110)
Kittens under 6 months old = $60 (usually $125)
Rabbits = $35 (usually $75)

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter at 1001 Rodriquez Ave, Santa Cruz 95062 is open from 11am to 6pm every day (closed February 19) and has hundreds of adoptable pets to choose from in the shelter and in foster homes. To view available pets, visit scanimalshelter.org !

Kirby School Campus Tour
2024-02-08 09:30 | Kirby School, 425 Encinal St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Kirby School Campus Tour
Thursday, February 9, 9:30 am
Take advantage of our weekly drop-in tour with Admissions Director, Emily Lamoureux. No registrations necessary, just show up any Thursday at 9:30am ready to embark on an approximately hour-long tour of campus. Thursdays aren’t good for you? No problem…Emily offers individualized campus tours at your convenience. Email admissions@kirby.org to set one up.

Mount Madonna Pre & K Discover Day
2024-02-08 09:30 - 11:00 | Mount Madonna School, 491 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Mount Madonna Pre & K Discover Day
Thursday, February 8, 9:30 – 11am
Join us for Mount Madonna’s Pre & K Discover Day.
Parents with preschool and kindergarten-age children are invited to come and learn about Mount Madonna’s unique approach to early childhood education: arts and crafts, baking and lots of outdoor exploration. This is a family-friendly event.

Mount Madonna Pre & K Discovery Day
2024-02-08 09:30 - 11:00 | Mount Madonna School, 491 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Mount Madonna Pre & K Discovery Day
Thursday, February 9, 9:30 – 11am
Parents with preschool and kindergarten-age children are invited to come and learn about Mount Madonna’s Pre-K Discovery Day. This unique approach to early childhood education: arts and crafts, baking and lots of outdoor exploration is a family-friendly event.

La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group
2024-02-08 10:30 - 12:00 | La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, 95076, United States
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

The Art of Nature
2024-02-09 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
The Art of Nature
March 11 – May 14, Tuesday – Friday| 11am – 4pm; Saturday – Sunday | 10am – 5pm

Scientific illustration brings to life the wonders of nature, from diminutive sea slugs to vast habitats. Explore the beauty and fine details of the world around us in the special exhibit featuring works from over 40 local artists in a variety of mediums, all sure to inspire curiosity and deepen connections with science and nature.
The Museum has been exhibiting science illustration since 1989 and this beloved annual show is guaranteed to appeal to lovers of both science and art.
Adults: $4
Seniors (60+): $2
College Students: $2
Youth (under 18): Free
Members: Free
Admission is free the First Friday of every month.

Dive into our beloved ‘The Art of Nature’ exhibit, an annual celebration of scientific illustration. Featuring artwork from 46 local artists across various mediums, this exhibit brings the wonders of nature to life in remarkable detail.

This year’s showcase is one you won’t want to miss!

Learn more: https://loom.ly/qnLtC_Q
