Week of Events
Get Out and Explore Kits
Get Out and Explore Kits March -lbrary hours The Get Out & Explore kits encourage library users to go outside and experience nature in any of the fantastic State Parks in Santa Cruz County (and beyond). Get Out & Explore kits make available the opportunity to explore the natural wonders of Santa Cruz County, strengthening […]
MARCH SCPL STEAM PROGRAMS
MARCH SCPL STEAM PROGRAMS Virtual JavaScript, Thursdays 3:00 - 4:00 Capitola Aptos/Capitola Chess Club, Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30 Afterschool STEAM, Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30 STEAM projects, Fridays 2:00 - 4:00 Downtown Kids Create, Monday the 7th and 21st 3:30 - 4:30 Chess @ Downtown, Saturdays 2:00 - 3:30 La Selva Beach Afterschool STEAM @ La Selva Beach, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Triple P Workshop: Balancing Work & Family During Covid-19
Triple P Workshop: Balancing Work & Family During Covid-19
Triple P Workshop: Balancing Work & Family During Covid-19 Monday, March 21, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common challenges with balancing work and family responsibilities • Tools to help prevent work-related stress from affecting your home life • Tips for setting healthy boundaries between work life and home […]
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
Triple P Workshop: Being Part of the Community (for families raising children with special needs)
Triple P Workshop: Being Part of the Community (for families raising children with special needs)
Triple P Workshop: Being Part of the Community (for families raising children with special needs) Tuesday, March 22, 3 - 4:30pm FREE bilingual parenting workshops via Zoom for families raising children with special needs! Get tips for: - Going shopping together - Handling situations where your child wanders away from you - Traveling together - […]
Taller Triple P: Formar parte de la comunidad (para familias que crían a niños con necesidades especiales)
Taller Triple P: Formar parte de la comunidad (para familias que crían a niños con necesidades especiales)
Taller Triple P: Formar parte de la comunidad (para familias que crían a niños con necesidades especiales) Tuesday, March 22, 3 - 4:30pm ¡Talleres GRATIS de crianza por Zoom para familias que crían a niños con necesidades especiales! Reciba consejos: - Para ir de compras juntos - Manejar situaciones cuando los niños se alejan de […]
Homework Help @ Capitola, Downtown, Felton, and La Selva Beach
Homework Help @ Capitola, Downtown, Felton, and La Selva Beach
Homework Help: Capitola, Downtown, Felton, and La Selva Beach Tuesdays 3 - 5pm through March 29 Need a little Homework Help? Bring your assignments to one of our FREE drop-in sessions. Homework Help is free to all students under 18 years of age. Drop-in. Bilingual assistance available. Tuesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at the Capitola, […]
Triple P Workshop: Strategies to Help Teens to Manage Anxiety
Triple P Workshop: Strategies to Help Teens to Manage Anxiety
Triple P Workshop: Strategies to Help Teens to Manage Anxiety Tuesday, March 22, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common causes and signs of anxiety in teens • What to do if your teen is anxious • Tips for helping teens develop healthy coping skills 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
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
Bike Commuting 101 Virtual Workshop
Bike Commuting 101 Virtual Workshop
Bike Commuting 101 Virtual Workshop Wednesday, March 23, 12 - 1 Are you ready to take your commute to the next level? Or are you just ready to give your wallet a break from rising gas prices? In this webinar, learn from the experts about bike commuting basics including hauling gear, what to look for […]
R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail La Selva Beach
R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail La Selva Beach
R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail La Selva Beach Wednesdays 3 - 5pm R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online calendar - www.santacruzpl.org/calendar or call our Tel-Info […]
R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail – Capitola
R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail – Capitola
R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Capitola & La Selva Beach Thursdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Downtown R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online […]
Afterschool STEAM: Minecraft Capitola
Afterschool STEAM: Minecraft Capitola
Afterschool STEAM: Minecraft Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30 through May 4 Learn how to survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18. Space is limited to 18 on a first-come basis. No advance registration. Wednesdays: Capitola Branch, 2005 Wharf Rd. 3:30-5:30 Thursdays: La Selva Beach Branch, 316 Estrella Ave. 4:00-5:30
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
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 […]
R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail – Capitola
R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail – Capitola
R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Capitola & La Selva Beach Thursdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Downtown R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online […]
R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Downtown
R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Downtown
R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Downtown Thursdays 3– 5pm through May 19 R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online calendar www.santacruzpl.org/calendar or call our Tel-Info staff […]
Animal Art Classes
Animal Art Classes
Animal Art Classes Thursdays, 3:30 - 5pm, March 10 - April 14 Who doesn’t love a good animal? Animal Art classes start March 10th with Linda Cover at the Santa Cruz Art League. We will be learning about creatures that live in the Redwood Forest and creating a book of our awesome art. Click here: […]
Afterschool STEAM: Minecraft La Selva Beach
Afterschool STEAM: Minecraft La Selva Beach
Afterschool STEAM: Minecraft Thursdays 4 - 5:30pm through May 5 Learn how to survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18. Space is limited to 18 on a first-come basis. No advance registration. Thursdays: La Selva Beach Branch, 316 Estrella Ave. 4:00-5:30 Wednesdays: Capitola Branch, 2005 Wharf Rd. 3:30-5:30
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
Coastal Birding Walk
Coastal Birding Walk
Coastal Birding Walk Friday, March 25, 9 - 11am On this 2.5 mile hike, be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along the way. You will help each other spot and identify birds! Bring your binoculars if you have them, clothes for variable weather, […]
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 […]
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!
Stress Less with Jovenes Sanos
Stress Less with Jovenes Sanos
Stress Less with Jovenes Sanos Fridays 4 - 5pm, March 25, April 8 & 22, and Saturday, April 23, 2 - 5pm Learn ways to self care and stress less, see you there! Don’t forget to join us at the Watsonville Youth Center! If you have any questions, please email pvelazquez@unitedwaysc.org!
Movie Night in Watsonville
Movie Night in Watsonville
Movie Night in Watsonville! March 25, 6:30pm G.H.W.R Youth Center, 30 Maple Ave. See you there! (Remember we don’t talk about Bruno)
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
Taller Triple P: Qué hacer cuando su hijo tiene dificultad en separarse de usted
Taller Triple P: Qué hacer cuando su hijo tiene dificultad en separarse de usted
Taller Triple P: Qué hacer cuando su hijo tiene dificultad en separarse de usted Saturday, March 26, 10 - 11:30am Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Por qué a los niños les cuesta separarse de sus padres y cuidadores • Cómo ayudar a su hijo a sentirse tranquilo y seguro […]
Summer Camp Festival
Summer Camp Festival
Summer Camp Festival March 26, 11am - 1pm The Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery invites local families to our 2022 Summer Camp Festival happening at the museum on Saturday, March 26 between 10 am and 1 pm. This event is FREE to the public. There will be a wide variety of camps who will […]
Meeting: AB626 MicroEnterprise Home Kitchen Operations
Meeting: AB626 MicroEnterprise Home Kitchen Operations
Meeting: AB626 MicroEnterprise Home Kitchen Operations Saturday, March 26, 10:30am - 12pm An informational gathering to organize adopting bill AB626, to legalize the sale of permitted home cooked meals in Santa Cruz County. Join us on Saturday, March 26th from 10:30-12pm at our beautiful farm located in Aptos for an informational gathering and discussion on […]
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 […]
Join us for a Wildflower Walk
Join us for a Wildflower Walk
Join us for a Wildflower Walk Saturday, March 26, 11am There's nothing quite like a wildflower walk on ESF-protected lands to welcome spring! ESF members are invited to join us for a special guided outing at one of our properties on March 26 starting at 11:00 AM sharp. Location will be provided after RSVP confirmation. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Davenport Day
Davenport Day
Davenport Day Saturday, March 26, 1-4pm Bring your friends and family for a fun afternoon exploring Davenport Jail, local art, wine and food! Activities will take place in Davenport between the Slow Coast Wine Bar and the Roadhouse Inn on Hwy 1. This community-wide celebration includes Davenport businesses and features local artists impacted by the CZU […]
Library at Capitola Mall Celebrating
Library at Capitola Mall Celebrating
Library at Capitola Mall Celebrating Saturday, March 26, 1 - 4pm This month the Friends of Capitola Branch Library are celebrating the fourth anniversary of opening their used bookstore in Capitola Mall (pictured below). The Friends want to thank the Mall, the 20 volunteers who make the store work, and the many donors who have […]
Fruit Tree Adoption Workshop
Fruit Tree Adoption Workshop
Fruit Tree Adoption Workshop Saturday, March 26, 2pm Our fruit tree adoption workshop this Saturday, March 26, will be at 2pm at Marinovich Park, 120 Second Street. City staff will provide a composting workshop following the tree workshop and offer a free home compost bin to participants. We hope you can join us! ESPAÑOL REPOST […]
Parents Night Out
Parents Night Out
Parents Night Out 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 5:30 - 8:30pm Our February Parents Night Out dates have plenty of availability for sign ups! This 3-hour long event includes gymnastics activities, coach supervision, arts & crafts, and pizza for dinner. Call us at 831-464-2847 or stop by the gym to make your reservation! Time: 5:30 - […]
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
Walk with a Docent Burleigh Murray Ranch Walk
Walk with a Docent Burleigh Murray Ranch Walk
Walk with a Docent Burleigh Murray Ranch Walk Sundays 10am - 12pm, 2/27, 3/27 & 4/24 Join State Park Docents on a leisurely two-hour walk. Take a journey back in time along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. This walk will be a 2.5 miles round trip hike with only a small […]
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 […]
Pickwick Book Club Downtown
Pickwick Book Club Downtown
Join Dickens Proiect Director, John O. Jordan, for a series of discussions about how one of the first historical novels may have inspired Charles Dickens.
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