Week of Events
Elephant Seal Guided Walks
Elephant Seal Guided Walks Daily, December 15 - March 31 Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent The park offers guided walks lead by volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve. Año Nuevo docents go through extensive training and are highly knowledgeable in the […]
Santa Cruz Teenagers
Santa Cruz Teenagers Vicky Boone Casting is looking for teenagers in and around the Santa Cruz, CA area for a major feature film shooting here next year. The film will be created by an Academy Award-winning filmmaking team. Young adults 14-18 are encouraged to submit for the project. No acting experience required! WHO WE’RE LOOKING […]
StoryWalk
StoryWalk through January 31 Join us for a StoryWalk® in celebration of Positive Parenting Awareness Month at the Watsonville Public Library and be entered in a raffle! StoryWalk® is a fun, educational activity that places bilingual pages from the children’s storybook, Deep Breaths, around the children's room in the Watsonville Public Library. As you follow […]
Elephant Seal Guided Walks
Elephant Seal Guided Walks Daily, December 15 - March 31 Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent The park offers guided walks lead by volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve. Año Nuevo docents go through extensive training and are highly knowledgeable in the […]
Pollinators: Keeping Company with Flowers Exhibit
Pollinators: Keeping Company with Flowers Exhibit January 15 - March 6 This exhibit at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History highlights California pollinators — our native bees, flies, birds, beetles, and butterflies — that play key roles in the ecology of our environments. Vivid images, specimens, and educational text introduce visitors to what pollination […]
Santa Cruz Teenagers
Santa Cruz Teenagers Vicky Boone Casting is looking for teenagers in and around the Santa Cruz, CA area for a major feature film shooting here next year. The film will be created by an Academy Award-winning filmmaking team. Young adults 14-18 are encouraged to submit for the project. No acting experience required! WHO WE’RE LOOKING […]
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
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 […]
In-Person Tech Help Felton Library
In-Person Tech Help Felton Library
In-Person Tech Help Felton Library Mondays 10am - 12pm through May 9 Are you stuck with a technology question? Our tech savvy and bilingual (English/Spanish) staff at the Felton Library would like to help you troubleshoot your issue with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Fixing broken hardware or software is not within our scope. […]
Postpartum Support Group
Postpartum Support Group
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 […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com
Gateway School Day Tours
Gateway School Day Tours
Gateway School Day Tours Come and learn how Gateway School where days are filled with exploration, discovery, and experiences to nurture every child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. You’ll have the opportunity to see the health and safety protocols of our facilities while also learning more about our curriculum. Visit www.gatewaysc.org to make an […]
Kidpower Habilidades de límites para niños de 7 a 12 años con sus adultos
Kidpower Habilidades de límites para niños de 7 a 12 años con sus adultos
Kidpower Habilidades de límites para niños de 7 a 12 años con sus adultos Tuesday, Jan 11, 5 - 6pm Aprendan juntos habilidades y estrategias para divertirse más y tener menos problemas con las personas, ¡incluidos amigos y familiares! Tu inscripción por familia incluye apoyo personalizado respondiendo a tus preguntas vía correo electrónico antes y […]
Grupo Virtual Paso a Paso para familias con niños con necesidades especiales
Grupo Virtual Paso a Paso para familias con niños con necesidades especiales
Cada martes, del 11 de enero al 15 de marzo, 2022 ● 6 – 8 pm Presentado en español por Zoom. Para inscribirse visite: https://bit.ly/Grupo-Paso-a-Paso-2022 El programa Triple P Paso a Paso ofrece apoyo de crianza para padres y proveedores de cuidado para niños con necesidades especiales, tales como ADHD, Trastorno del Espectro Autista, Síndrome […]
Triple P Virtual Workshop: What to do when your teen is rude & disrespectful
Triple P Virtual Workshop: What to do when your teen is rude & disrespectful
What to do when your teen is rude & disrespectful Tuesday, January 11, 6 - 8pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How to encourage positive communication with your teenager • How to handle rude or disrespectful behavior • Tips for being calm, consistent, and fair with your teen Presented in English […]
Triple P Encouraging Your Child’s Self-Esteem
Triple P Encouraging Your Child’s Self-Esteem
Triple P Encouraging Your Child's Self-Esteem Tuesday, Jan 11, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Why it’s important for children to develop healthy self-esteem • How to encourage healthy self-esteem in your child • Tools to help your child cope with feelings and solve problems Presented in English on […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com
Adult Book Discussion Group La Selva Beach
Adult Book Discussion Group La Selva Beach
Adult Book Discussion Group La Selva Beach Monthly 2nd Thursdays 10:30am - 12pm The La Selva Beach Adult Book Discussion group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 10:30a to 12:00p. All adults are welcome.
Resume Workshop and Interview Skills (in-person & online)
Resume Workshop and Interview Skills (in-person & online)
Resume Workshop and Interview Skills 2nd Wednesdays, January 12, 10:00-11:30am, in-person & online Looking for a job, but need help with resume writing? Learn about the different tools to create a professional looking resume and the language you need to make yourself stand out. Join Goodwill Central Coast experts the 2nd Wednesday of each month […]
Birth Happens: Call the Partera
Birth Happens: Call the Partera
Birth Happens: Call the Partera Wednesday, Jan 12, 5 - 6pm Please join moderator nurse‐midwife Elizabeth Yznaga in conversation with Maria Ramos Bracamontes and Anabel Amado. Birth Happens is an exhibition celebrating the history of midwifery in Santa Cruz County at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery in Felton. Please join […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com
La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group
La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group
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
Tech Talks: All About Photos Apple
Tech Talks: All About Photos Apple
Tech Talks: All About Photos Apple Thursday, Jan 13, 11am - 12pm Make the most of your camera and Google Photos. Join us for a discussion about storing and sharing photos on your Android mobile device. We will also cover the features included with the built-in Camera and Google Photos app. We hope you will […]
Aptos Book Discussion Group
Aptos Book Discussion Group
Virtual Aptos Book Discussion Group Monthly 2nd Thursdays 1 - 2:30pm The Aptos Library Book Discussion group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 1:00p - 2:30p and all adults are welcome. Reading selections will be made by the group with an emphasis on thought-provoking fiction and challenging non-fiction. Facilitator: Judy McNeely; judybookdoc@collegepathfinders.com. (January […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]
Upskilling for job advancement
Upskilling for job advancement
Upskilling for job advancement Thursday, January 13, 4:00-5:00pm, in-person & online The primary objective of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act is to help job seekers access employment, education, training and support services to succeed in the labor market. In this presentation attendees will learn more information about the current programs, eligibility requirements, intake process […]
Seminario Virtual: El poder de ser padres positivos
Seminario Virtual: El poder de ser padres positivos
Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Padres-Positivos-13Enero Aprenda cómo: • Brindar entornos de aprendizaje positivos para los niños. • Usar una disciplina efectiva. • Tener expectativas realistas y a cuidar de usted mismo(a). Para familias con niños recién nacidos hasta 12 años. Presentado en ESPAÑOL por Zoom por Sandra Rodelo, Puentes de la Comunidad – La Manzana Recursos Comunitarios Estos […]
Triple P Virtual Parenting Group for Families with Children 2-12 years old
Triple P Virtual Parenting Group for Families with Children 2-12 years old
Triple P Virtual Parenting Group for Families with Children 2-12 years old Thursdays, January 13 – March 3, 2022 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm Attend this FREE 8-week virtual Triple P Group to meet other families and learn simple strategies to help you: • Strengthen relationships in your family • Encourage positive behaviors • Teach […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com
In-Person Tech Help La Selva Beach
In-Person Tech Help La Selva Beach
In-Person Tech Help La Selva Beach Fridays 10am - 12pm through January 28 Are you stuck with a technology question? Our tech savvy staff at the La Selva Beach Library would like to help you troubleshoot your issue with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Fixing broken hardware or software is not within our scope. Possible topics […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]
Live Oak Book Group Meeting
Live Oak Book Group Meeting
Live Oak Book Group Meeting Monthly 2nd Friday 2 - 3pm Online Reading selection for each month will be selected by the group. This month's selection is A Long Petal Of the Sea by Isabel Allende. Please check the Santa Cruz Public Library catalog for a copy of this book. Don't forget our Download/Stream page for an […]
Friday Pet Food Pantry
Friday Pet Food Pantry
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!
The Pollinators
The Pollinators
The Pollinators January 15 - March 6 Opening Reception Friday, January 14, 5-7 p.m This exhibit highlights California pollinators: our native bees, flies, birds, beetles, and butterflies. These pollinators play key roles in the ecology of our environments. Vivid images, specimens, and text introduce visitors to what pollination is, who these pollinators are, their habitats, […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com
Tree Identification Walk
Tree Identification Walk
Tree Identification Walk Saturday, Jan 15, 9 - 10am Learn all about the life histories and characteristics of up to 15 different tree species residing in the redwood forest or riparian ecosystems, practice the fundamentals of tree identification, and receive supporting materials and guides. Participants should be prepared to walk approximately 2 miles on level […]
Saturdays in the Soil
Saturdays in the Soil
Saturdays in the Soil Third Saturdays, 10am-12pm It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to RSVP What to Expect -This native […]
Kidpower Un Buen Comienzo para niños de 3 a 7 años con sus adultos
Kidpower Un Buen Comienzo para niños de 3 a 7 años con sus adultos
Kidpower Un Buen Comienzo para niños de 3 a 7 años con sus adultos Sabados, Jan 15, 10am - 12pm Aprende cómo presentar las Habilidades de Seguridad con Personas y cómo continuar practicándolas en tu vida diaria a través de títeres e historias divertidas e interactivas. Tu inscripción incluye apoyo con preguntas vía correo electrónico […]
Saturdays in the Soil
Saturdays in the Soil
Saturdays in the Soil Third Saturdays 10am - 12pm It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to RSVP What to Expect […]
Animal Browsing Hours
Animal Browsing Hours
Animal Browsing Hours Dogs: Wednesdays - Fridays 2-6pm; Saturdays & Sundays 11am- 3pm Cats: Wednesdays - Sundays 11am - 6pm Time's are a changin'! We've officially expanded open hours! We're looking forward to showing off our new building and hope you love it as much as we, and the animals do. Thank you for your […]
Guided Coastal Walk
Guided Coastal Walk
Guided Coastal Walk Saturdays 11am - 1:30pm, Jan 1, , 15, 29 On this 2.5 mile family-friendly, guided-coastal walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars if available. Meet next to park map in Wilder Ranch main parking lot. Rain cancels. […]
Old-Growth Redwood Tours
Old-Growth Redwood Tours
Old-Growth Redwood Tours Saturdays 12 - 1pm, Jan 1 - Mar 26 Are there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth trees left? Learn the answer to these questions and more every Saturday when you take a walk through […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Day Saturday, January 15, 12 - 4:00pm MLK March for the Dream: Advancing the Dream Join local youth and community organizations for speakers, performances, music, and fun. Sponsored by the NAACP and Resource Center for Nonviolence. Please note that this will be an outdoor event. Masks and social distancing are required […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]
Historic Ranch Ground Tours
Historic Ranch Ground Tours
Historic Ranch Ground Tours Saturdays 1 - 2pm, Jan 1 - April 17 Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns, and other historic buildings. The vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited […]
Fungus Fair Forays
Fungus Fair Forays
Fungus Fair Forays Saturday or Sunday, 9am or 1pm, Jan 8, 9 & 15 Sign up below to join local mycologists on a foray in the local Santa Cruz area. After the foray we will meet back at our starting point to review our finds and have culinary demonstration and mushroom tasting. The exact location […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com
Live Oak Farmers Market
Live Oak Farmers Market
Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more
Animal Browsing Hours
Animal Browsing Hours
Animal Browsing Hours Dogs: Wednesdays - Fridays 2-6pm; Saturdays & Sundays 11am- 3pm Cats: Wednesdays - Sundays 11am - 6pm Time's are a changin'! We've officially expanded open hours! We're looking forward to showing off our new building and hope you love it as much as we, and the animals do. Thank you for your […]
Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
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, […]
Historic Ranch Ground Tours
Historic Ranch Ground Tours
Historic Ranch Ground Tours Saturdays 1 - 2pm, Jan 1 - April 17 Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns, and other historic buildings. The vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited […]
In-Person Tech Help Downtown
In-Person Tech Help Downtown
In-Person Tech Help Downtown Sundays 1 - 3pm, through February 27 Are you stuck with a technology question? Our tech savvy staff at the Downtown Library would like to help you troubleshoot your issue with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Fixing broken hardware or software is not within our scope. Possible topics may include: creating […]
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons Sundays 1:30 - 3:30pm, Jan 16 - April 3 Attention 12-16yr-olds -- Adventure awaits! A friendly introduction to Dungeons & Dragons 5E for players of all experience levels, led by an accomplished D&D Dungeon Master. Held every Sunday from 1:30-3:30 pm, our Winter Campaign lasts from January 16th - April 3rd for […]
Tide Pool Exploration
Tide Pool Exploration
Tide Pool Exploration 3-4pm, Saturday Jan 16 & Sunday Jan 30 Come explore the tide pools with a state park interpreter! We’ll look for sea stars, crabs, anemones, and other tidepool creatures. Dress in warm layers and wear sturdy shoes. Waterproof shoes or rain boots are recommended. There will be some climbing on uneven terrain […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com