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Downtown Farmers Market 2022
2023-03-29 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

CHP Start Smart Driving Education for Teens & their Parents
2023-03-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
CHP Star Smart Driving Education for Teens & their Parents
March 29, 5:30 – 7pm
In an effort to prepare young drivers to drive responsibly, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is offering new driver education class for new drivers and their parents. Start Smart, presented by the CHP, addresses such topics as the safe driving practices, the rules of the road, and new driver license requirements. Contact your nearest CHP Area office to confirm your registration to this free class.
CONTACT CHP Santa Cruz Office at 831-219-0200 to register.

Dads Support Group
2023-03-29 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.

Santa Cruz Community Health Centers
2023-03-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Santa Cruz Community Health Centers, CA, United States
Santa Cruz Community Health Centers
Open, Call TODAY for an appointment! 831-427-3500
March to End Homelessness: Saturday, April 1, 10am
Resource Fair: Saturday April 1, 11:30am – 2pm
Santa Cruz Community Health Center is your affordable neighborhood health clinic. Visit any of our locations for health care services: Downtown Santa Cruz, Live Oak (NEW!), Ben Lomond
March to End Homelessness, Meet at Cathcart & Cedar, Santa Cruz
We’re just days away from the inaugural #marchtoendhomelessness, and this milestone event wouldn’t be possible without all of our amazing coalition partners!

This compassionate coalition of nonprofits, local government, and service provider partners have been hard at work in getting the March off the ground for months, and we are so excited to come together on Saturday, April 1, to connect even further with our community goal of ending homelessness.

Resource Festival, Santa Cruz County Office Building
Members of the coalition will be at the march, tabling and providing information on their services. Come to the festival at the Santa Cruz County office building from 11:30 am – 2 pm, and hear more about the varied service providers countywide.

Community members will be able to:

Connect with local service providers and learn more about their work addressing homelessness
Find resources for themselves or their loved ones
Sign up for volunteering opportunities

Want to learn more about all the resources out there and how you can make a difference? Join us!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/march-to-end-homelessness…
Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4ca8ae28aaf4c34-themarch#/
Donate here: https://pages.elevate.salesforce.org/housingmatterssc/donate-to-the-march-to-end-homelessness

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
2023-03-30 08:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-31 08:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-01 08:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-02 08:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-03 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

The Art of Nature
2023-03-31, 2023-04-01 | 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

Make and Explore Live Oak Library
2023-03-31 15:00 - 16:30 | Live Oak Library, 2380 Portola Drive, Live Oak, CA, 95062, United States
Make and Explore Live Oak Library
Fridays, 3 – 4:30pm through April 28

Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, Model building, and Exploration of the environment around us.
Please allow at least 30 minutes to complete a project.
Children under 7 yrs old will need an adult present to help them. Expect to get messy!

Friday Pet Food Pantry
2023-03-31 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!

Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
2023-04-01 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

March to End Homelessness April 1
2023-04-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Cathcart & Cedar, Cathcart & Cedar, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
March to End Homelessness
Saturday, April 1, 10am

The #marchtoendhomelessness is a milestone event for Santa Cruz County, and we cannot wait for our community to take part. Of course, this event would not be possible without our coalition partners, just like the goal of ending homelessness could not be completed without the work of our community, together in partnership.

On April 1, Housing Matters is so fortunate to have many coalition partners joining us side-by-side in this goal. Take a look through some of our determined collaborators, and stay tuned for many more to come!

Many thanks to:
Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Housing Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz City Government
Homeless Garden Project
Santa Cruz Community Health

Home Depot Kids Workshops
2023-04-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Home Depot Watsonville, 355 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Home Depot Kids Workshops
1st Saturdays of the month, 9am – 12pm

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops.

Soquel , 2600 41st Avenue, Soquel, 95073, (831)462-5650 Register

355 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076,(831)786-9877, Register

Westside Farmers Market
2023-04-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Westside Farmers Market, Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Westside Farmers Market
Saturdays 9am – 1pm, year round

The Westside Farmers’ Market takes place every week, year round at the corner of Hwy 1 and Western Drive, situated on the northern edge of Santa Cruz’s greenbelt. This market serves the communities of the west-end of Santa Cruz including Bonny Doon, the North Coast and the UCSC Campus. It is just a hop, skip and a jump from Downtown.
Foodies Unite
This market is proud to have been named best market by the Santa Cruz Metro’s, “Peoples Poll” multiple times. The market showcases a great selection of 100% certified organic produce, artisan foods, wine, body products, tinctures, sustainable seafood, pasture raised meats, flowers and eggs along with cook-to-order cuisine, live local music and full espresso bar operated by up-and-coming Santa Cruz-based roaster 11th Hour Coffee.
With easy access and an abundance of free parking, this market makes for a convenient and celebratory Saturday morning outing.

Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
2023-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Beach behind Crow’s Nest, CA, United States
Daughters and Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
Saturdays, 10am – 12pm

Strum Along every Saturday 10am -12pm, on the beach behind the Crow’s Nest
Upcoming Uke Song List
Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow’s Nest
Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts

Sons of the Beach – Paul Ruiz – paulatthebeach@hotmail.com m

Family Karaoke
2023-04-01 17:30 - 19:30 | RC Fam Center, 1205 Freedom Bl #B3, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Family Karaoke
1st Saturdays, 5:30 – 7:30

If anyone is feeling up to it (and healthy!), once a month RC Fam hosts family karaoke and games night. It’s basically kids, teens, and adults singing their fave Disney songs. Dads are usually the shy ones leading chess, puzzles, scrabble, etc

It’s co-hosted with Shared Adventures to ensure ALL our community members have access ♡This is the 3rd time doing it. And it’s definitely some of the most fun I’ve had with my kids!

We’re at the top of Marin St and Freedom Blvd.
Free fun where it’s dry, safe, and warm.

Free ♡ — at RC Fam.

Head for the Sandhills!
2023-04-02 09:00 | Quail Hollow Ranch, 800 Quail Hollow Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Head for the Sandhills!
Saturday, June 14, 9am

Hike around an ancient seafloor?! Yes please! On this 1.5 mile hike through the Santa Cruz Sandhills, we’ll be meandering through sandy soils on the mountain top, about 800′ above present-day sea level!
Join us on June 14th at 9:00am to explore this beautiful landscape and learn about the rare and unique things that call it home.
RSVP for this event here!
We’ll meet in the campground parking lot (located off Graham Hill Rd.). We hope to see you there! Hard rain cancels.

Live Oak Farmers Market
2023-04-02 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.

Circle to Thank Our Roots
2023-04-02 10:00 | RC Fam Center, 1205 Freedom Bl #B3, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Circle to Thank Our Roots
1st Sundays, 10am

Another FREE family event TODAY at 10!

Hoping to bring elders in our community. ALL languages, cultures, abilities, and ages are welcome.

This is a drumming circle to honor our elders and ancestors. Led by Joaquin Barreto. He would like this to be inclusive to ALL community members. His description is in the comments

We invite you to this group circle where we will participate with our beautiful energy. We will take a moment to honor, remember and to thank our grandparents, elderly people in our lives. We will dedicate a moment with good thoughts, thoughts of happiness, peace, health, and we will send this to our elders that live far away, or that only live now in spirit. Join us in this group with some music, feeling gratitude and respect towards all the directions.

Joaquin Barreto

Monthly Wharf Walks
2023-04-02 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
2023-04-02 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

Brainfuse HelpNow!
2023-04-03 | online
Brainfuse HelpNow!

24/7

Now you can get live help with math, reading, writing, and language arts anytime day or night with Brainfuse HelpNow! Online tutoring has expanded hours for all California students. Math, reading, and writing tutors are available 24/7. Tutors in other subjects are available from 10:00 am – 10:00 pm.

To access Brainfuse HelpNow, go to www.santacruzpl.org > Research > Homework Help. Sign in with your library card to get started! https://www.santacruzpl.org/teens/homework-help/

Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
2023-04-03 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.

Mama Tea and Talk
2023-04-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Creative Eden Lounge, 728 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Mama Tea and Talk

2nd & 4th Wednesdays 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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Join us at the Bridge Club
2023-04-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Capitola Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Join us at the Bridge Club
Mondays 10am – 12pm, January 30 – May

Join us at the Bridge Club, every Monday from 10am to 12:00pm. Everyone is welcomed from beginners to social players. Make new friends and sharpen your mind. If you’re interested in playing Bridge, a table is waiting for you. A short lesson is provided from 10-10:30 by a member of the Santa Cruz Bridge Center, followed by our regular Bridge play. Bridge club is a partnership between Santa Cruz County Parks and Santa Cruz Public Libraries.
Please click HERE to register for the event on Santa Cruz County Parks website or in person one the day of the event. Enjoy playing bridge for recreation, mental stimulation, and companionship at the library!

Postpartum Support Group
2023-04-03 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
