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NAMI Family Support Group ​for Parents/Caregivers of Youth
2024-02-28 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom, CA, United States
NAMI Family Support Group ​for Parents/Caregivers of Youth (11-17)
2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:30 – 8pm
Please join us for our upcoming free, drop-in support group for parents/caregivers of youth (11-17) with mental health challenges. Next group will be this Wednesday, June 22nd from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
We are in need of more facilitators to help continue this free, easily accessible, and educational support group.
Nami also offers a support group for Spanish speakers every Tuesday night from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., for all loved ones of those with mental health challenges.
All parents or caregivers are encouraged to join – there does not need to be a formal diagnosis. Common themes of those who attend our support groups include caring for teens who experience depression and anxiety, substance abuse, outbursts of anger, and other challenges like mania, hallucinations, or paranoia.:30 -8pm
Please email me or call the Nami office at 831-824-0406 with any questions about our groups and/or using Zoom or if you are interested in being a facilitator.
https://www.namiscc.org/parentscaregivers-of-youth-11-17…
To attend our groups, please complete the registration form below. You will immediately receive an email with the Zoom link. You will only need to do this once, and will be able to use the same link for all Parents/Caregivers of Youth support groups moving forward.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Dads Support Group
2024-02-28 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
2024-02-29 | 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.

Hans Christian Andersen Writing Contest
2024-02-29 | CA, United States
Hans Christian Andersen Writing Contest

Entries are due by March 1.

Enter the Hans Christian Andersen Writing Contest with your original, unpublished fable or fairy tale.

WHO MAY ENTER? City of Santa Cruz residents and students enrolled in Santa Cruz City Schools.

AGE DIVISIONS 3–5 years: Group entries 6–10 years: Individual or group entries 11– 16 years: Individual or group entries Over 16 years: Individual entries only

SUBJECT A fable or fairy tale which is original and unpublished.

For more contest details and rules, please visit https://loom.ly/Iwrdc8c

#hanschristianandersen #writingcontest #youngwriters #santacruz
Santa Cruz City Government Bookshop Santa Cruz Santa Cruz City Schools

Find Somebody to Love
2024-02-29 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 !

Live Oak Kindergarten Spanish Dual Immersion Information Meeting
2024-02-29 17:00 | Live Oak Elementary School, 1916 Capitola Re, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Live Oak Kindergarten Spanish Dual Immersion Information Meeting
Thursdays 5pm, February 29, March 21, April 25: English & Spanish
Live Oak is having their kinder Spanish Dual Immersion info meeting this week. If you aren’t able to make it, there will be two more opportunities. It’s a wonderful school and program.

The Art of Nature
2024-03-01, 2024-03-02 | 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

Knitting Group at Live Oak Library
2024-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Live Oak Library, 2380 Portola Drive, Live Oak, CA, 95062, United States
Knitting Group at Live Oak Library
Fridays 11am – 1pm through

Come join our knitting event every Friday at Live Oak Library! If you’re looking for something fun and relaxing to do, come knit with us! Bring your own yarn, knitting needles, and any other crafting materials you’d like. We welcome crochet and cross stitch enthusiasts too!
All ages welcome!

Reading Buddies
2024-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Watsonville Public Library, 275 Main St Suite 100, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Reading Buddies
Fridays in March, 2 – 3pm
Looking for a way for your child to improve their literacy skills? Reading Buddies is a book club for youth in grades K-4th. With the guidance of volunteers, each small group (divided by reading levels) will read aloud a book. This drop-in program provides practice in reading confidently and boosts comprehension skills with a new book each week. Participants are encouraged to arrive early as space is limited.
Fridays in March, 2pm – 3pm at the Main Library
This program will be presented in English and is intended for young readers.

Discovery Zone Playgroup through May
2024-03-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Boulder Creek Library, 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek, CA, United States
Discovery Zone Playgroup
Fridays 10am – 12pm, through May
A time for free discovery zone playgroup for children with a participating adult. Arrival and departure times are flexible. This is a drop-in early learning program, where there will be toys for developing and strengthening gross motor skills, as well as providing time for young children to learn socialization skills, and for all participants to form friendships.

Join us at the Capitola Bridge Club
2024-03-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Capitola Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Join us at the Capitola Bridge Club
Fridays,except the first Friday of the month, 10:30am – 12pm, August 14 – October 2
Join us at the Bridge Club! Everyone is welcomed from beginners to social players. If you’re interested in playing Bridge, a table is waiting for you every Monday at the Capitola Branch Library.
Register: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10056781

Preschool Storytime at Scotts Valley
2024-03-01 11:00 - 11:30 | Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Preschool Storytime at Scotts Valley
Fridays 11 – 11:30am, through May 3

Join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Friday at 11am.

New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support
2024-03-01 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom, CA, United States
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Friday, 11am – 12:30pm, beginning June 17
This support group is for parents who have experienced stillbirth or early infant loss. Our group is here to provide support and connection to parents as we know losing a baby can be an isolating and devastating experience. This group is led by trained peer facilitators who have also experienced infant loss.<
Our groups are 90 minutes (1.5 hours) in length. The first ~30 minutes is providing information, education, and establishing group guidelines. The next ~60 minutes is “talk time,” in which group members share and talk with each other. Group members must be present for the group guidelines before joining in the discussion or “talk time.”
Register at http://bit.ly/FindSupportGroup

Knitting Group at Live Oak Library 2024
2024-03-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Live Oak Library, 2380 Portola Drive, Live Oak, CA, 95062, United States
Knitting Group at Live Oak Library
Fridays 11am – 1pm through June

Come join our knitting event every Friday at Live Oak Library! If you’re looking for something fun and relaxing to do, come knit with us! Bring your own yarn, knitting needles, and any other crafting materials you’d like. We welcome crochet and cross stitch enthusiasts too!
All ages welcome!

Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
2024-03-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

First Fridays of the Month, 11am – 4pm

Hey! Free day! Pop-on by for a dose of nature connectedness.

Access to the Museum is for everyone, which is why we offer free admission every month on the first Friday. Join us.

Lego Friday Fun
2024-03-01 15:00 - 16:30 | Felton Branch Library- New, 6121 Gushee St., Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Lego Friday Fun
Fridays 3 – 4:30pm through May 31

Use your imagination and build anything you can dream at Lego Friday Fun! Lego and Duplo blocks will be available for children and youth to tinker with, build, explore, and creatively play!
No registration necessary.

Make and Explore Live Oak Library
2024-03-01 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 June 14

Every week at Live Oak Library we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore including Science, Arts & Crafts, Model building, and Exploration of the environment around us.
Please allow at least 30 minutes to complete a project.
Teens 12-18 years Kids 6-11 years

Friday Pet Food Pantry
2024-03-01 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!

Poetry Writing Workshops for Ages 11-18
2024-03-01 16:30 - 18:00 | Watsonville Youth Center, 30 Maple Ave, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Poetry Writing Workshops for Ages 11-18
Friday, March 1, 4:30 – 6pm, Watsonville Youth Center
“Writing about the Ville”
Join us for a series of poetry writing workshops for teens. During these programs, you will have the opportunity to write a poem in English or Spanish. Explore writing about place, home, and community with poet Victoria Bañales. No poetry writing experience is required. Come to one, two, or three sessions.

Part of the 2024 Countywide series, “Our Place,” supported by Santa Cruz County Poet Laureate Farnaz Fatemi and a grant from the Academy of American Poets.
This program is for ages 11-18.
Únase a nosotros para “Escribiendo sobre nuestra ciudad” ~ una serie de talleres de escritura poética. Durante estos programas, usted tendrá la oportunidad de escribir un poema en inglés o español. Escribe sobre un lugar, el hogar y la comunidad con la poeta Victoria Bañales. No se requiere experiencia en la escritura de poesía. Participa en una, dos o atiende las tres sesiones.

Sesiones:
viernes, 1 de marzo de 4:30-6:00pm en el Centro Juvenil de Watsonville
miércoles, 6 de marzo de 4:30pm-6:00pm en la Biblioteca Pública Watsonville
viernes, 15 de marzo de 4:30-6:00pm en el Centro Juvenil de Watsonville

Estos talleres son parte de la serie por todo el Condado de 2024, “Our Place”, apoyado por el Poeta Laureado del Condado de Santa Cruz Farnaz Fatemi y una subvención de la Academia de Poetas Americanos.

Este programa es para edades 11-18.

Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast”
2024-03-01 19:00 - 21:30 | SLVUSD Performng Arts Center, 7105 Highway 9, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”
Friday & Saturday, March 1 & 2, 7pm
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, March 7 – 9, 7pm
Sundays, March 3 & 10, 2pm

San Lorenzo Valley High School Theatre Department is proud to present Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and book by Linda Woolverton. This enchanted musical is directed by Daria E Troxell, with vocal direction by Wyatt E. Troxell and choreography by Whitney James-Heskett and is presented at the SLV Performing Arts Center.A special “Community Night” performance is on Thursday, March 7 at 7pm.The production is rated G.Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” tells the story of a prince, who is transformed into a hideous beast, and a young woman named Belle, whom he imprisons in his enchanted castle. To become a prince again, the Beast must learn to love Belle and win her love in return before the last petal falls from an Enchanted Rose, or he will remain a beast forever. This magical ‘tale as old as time’ is a reminder to everyone that true beauty comes from within.The animated version of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” was released on November 13, 1991. The film was met with universal acclaim from both critics and audiences. In 1991, it was nominated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science for Best Picture, and won the Oscars that year for Best Original Score and Best Original Song (“Beauty and the Beast”). The animated film also won the 1992 Golden Globe Awards for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Original Score and Best Original Song (“Beauty and the Beast”). The stage version was nominated for multiple Tony Awards in 1994, wherein it won for Best Costume Design.
TICKETS
$20 – General $15 – Senior/Student/SLV Staff $15 – “Community Night” – THUR 3/7 – all tickets $15 each

Tickets are available to purchase in advance online.
A limited number of tickets will be available to purchase at the box office 1-hour prior to showtime.
Seating is reserved; patrons can pick their own seats.
If someone requires seating accommodations, please email slvdrama@gmail.com BEFORE purchasing tickets to make seating arrangements.
Wheelchair seating is not available to purchase online.
Cash, check or credit card are accepted at the door.
Questions: 831-335-4452

Movie Discussion Group La Selva Beach - 1
2024-03-01 22:30 | La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, 95076, United States
Movie Discussion Group La Selva Beach
Fridays 10:30 – 12pm

The LSB Movie Discussion group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm. All adults are welcome. We discuss movies and TV series that are currently in the movie theaters or streaming online.
For more information call 831-427-7710

Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
2024-03-02 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

Above and Below California’s Ocean Photography
2024-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Felton Library, 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Above and Below California’s Ocean through the photography of Marc Shargel
January – March
Enjoy beautiful projected photos of a diversity of subjects, including underwater images from around the world, eclipses, and western landscapes. Learn about California’s endangered kelp forest ecosystem and efforts to save it.
Presenter Bio: Felton resident Marc Shargel has been a professional nature photographer for 35 years. He is author of four books on the marine life of the California coast, a noted marine conservationist and frequent speaker throughout the state.
Marc’s photographs will be mounted in the Felton Library from January to March 2024.

Are You Game Lancelot's Merry Band of Gamers
2024-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Capitola Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Are You Game? Lancelot’s Merry Band of Gamers
1st & 3rd Saturdays 12-5pm through May 18

Adults need playtime, too! Come play some new or old favorite tabletop games. Bring your favorite board game or play some of Lancelot’s games. No prior gaming experience is necessary.
This program is for adults 18+.
We will meet every first and third Saturday of the month in the Barbara Gorson Multipurpose Room at the Capitola Branch Library.

Home Depot Kids Workshops
2024-03-02 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
2024-03-02 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.

Camp Arnaz Open House
2024-03-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Camp Arnaz 155 Sulphur Mountain Rd, Ventura CA 93001, 155 Sulphur Mountain Rd, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Camp Arnaz Open House
March 2, 9am – 5pm
Join us at Camp Arnaz for a FREE Open House on March 2nd from 9 AM – 5 PM!
Families can tour everything Camp Arnaz has to offer! Enjoy archery, robotics, and campfire stories.
Meet our team and discover the joy of Girl Scouting! Spread the word and bring your friends!
SPECIAL OFFER: The first 100 to register for a Girl Scout Membership at the event get a FREE exclusive water bottle! Don’t miss the fun!

Familypower Starting Strong
2024-03-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom, CA, United States
Familypower Starting Strong
Saturday, March 2, 10 – 11am
Through puppets and fun, interactive stories, learn how to introduce People Safety Skills and to continue to practice them in your daily life. Help your child learn how to handle a friend saying something mean, check first before touching something unsafe, move away from someone doing something that could be hurtful, and get help from you effectively, even when you are busy.

Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
2024-03-02 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
