Week of Events
Santa Cruz Parent Education Nursery School Open House
Santa Cruz Parent Education Nursery School Open House Fall enrollment Open now! Santa Cruz Parent Education Nursery School (SCPENS) has been supporting families with young children, 15 months through preschool, for over 45 years. SCPENS is a cooperative parent participation program, the only co-op in town with a toddler program. SCPENS provides children with a […]
Pick-Up Your Free Creativity Kit at the MAH
Pick-Up Your Free Creativity Kit at the MAH We're making crafting at home a whole lot easier. At the beginning of each month swing by the MAH to pick up a new, free crafting kit that includes supplies and step-by-step instructions. Pick up your creativity kit, located on the shelves next to the Community Fridge, […]
Keep on Truckin’
Keep On Truckin' We are thrilled to invite you and your loved ones to the Keep on Truckin' tour this spring, beginning April 3rd, 2021! Keep on Truckin', powered by Tandy Beal and Company and a lot of great friends, presents exceptional artists in free mini-shows on a flatbed truck, outside for small audiences. Knowing […]
Financial Literacy for Families
Financial Literacy for Families
Financial Literacy for Families Did you know that the month of April is financial literacy month? Make learning about personal finance a family affair ~ explore our curated booklists to find materials that match your financial goals, join our online Beanstack challenge to track your progress, and stop by the Main Library to pick up […]
Gateway School Day Tours
Gateway School Day Tours
Gateway School Day Tours April 6, 9:15am - 2:15pm Come and learn how Gateway School inspires curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through innovative education for a fast-changing world. Visit www.gatewaysc.org to make an appointment for a personalized, individual tour of our campus.
Rockin’ Pop-Up: The Moon!
Rockin’ Pop-Up: The Moon!
Rockin’ Pop-Up: The Moon! Geology literally means the study of the Earth, so why are we digging into the Moon for this month’s Rockin’ Pop-Up? Well, as the Geology Gents put it, “The moon is basically the Earth.” Say what? Don’t worry, all will be revealed. This month, learn about the formation of our moon […]
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
April Tech Talks
April Tech Talks
April Tech Talks Continue at the Santa Cruz Public Libraries Learn more about using your phone or tablet with our weekly series of Tech Talks. All classes are free and run from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Registration is required. The classes are presented virtually in zoom. Learn the basics and share tips at iPhone 101 […]
8-week Virtual Group: for families with children 2 – 12 years old
8-week Virtual Group: for families with children 2 – 12 years old
8-week Virtual Group: for families with children 2 - 12 years old This is the 1sr session of an 8-week virtual Triple P Group for families with children 2-12 years old. Individuals, couples, and any friends or family members who are helping raise children are welcome to attend. Participants must register and attend by the […]
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
Gadgets and Gizmos
Gadgets and Gizmos
Gadgets and Gizmos This online exhibition celebrates the ingenuity of the people of the Santa Cruz Mountains through the patents they filed or the patented machinery they built here. Enjoy exploring this exhibition by clicking this link: http://www.slvmuseum.com/gg.html "We have just opened and it is a great exhibition. It is especially pertinent to California Grade […]
“The Art of Nature”
“The Art of Nature”
"The Art of Nature" On this California Poppy Day we are excited to give you a sneak peek at this year's "The Art of Nature" exhibit. This piece from local artist Peggy Edwards depicts the life cycle of the California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) from seed to flower in gorgeous detail. The virtual exhibit opens April […]
Qingming Community Workday
Qingming Community Workday
Qingming Community Workday Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH )Evergreen restoration team on a community workday to celebrate and honor the Chinese cultural holiday Qingming. The Qingming Festival, also called Tomb Sweeping Day or, literally, 'Pure Brightness' Festival in English, pays respect to ancestors and celebrates the warming weather of spring. […]
The Outdoor Scientist Dr. Temple Grandin
The Outdoor Scientist Dr. Temple Grandin
The Outdoor Scientist, Dr. Temple Grandin Do you have a budding scientist, inventor, and/or creator in your household? Have you wondered what are the aerodynamics of skipping stones or the physics of making sandcastles? Have you asked if birds use GPS to navigate their migratory routes? Gather your family and join us for a virtual event […]
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
Positive Discipline Enjoying the “Early Years” 0-5
Positive Discipline Enjoying the “Early Years” 0-5
Positive Discipline Enjoying the “Early Years” 0-5 Saturdays 10-11:15am via Zoom Positive Discipline family support sessions for families from Monterey and Santa Cruz county with children 0-5 years old. This 4-week virtual gathering will bring you great joy, compassion, and tools to enjoy (not just survive and endure) the first few years of raising your […]
NAMI Free Peer to Peer for Adults
NAMI Free Peer to Peer for Adults
NAMI Free Peer to Peer for Adults Please help us to spread the word about our NAMI Peer-to-Peer class. This is a no-cost, 8-session class series for adults with mental health challenges. Our Spring 2021 class will run for 8 consecutive Saturdays, starting April 10th, from 11:30am to 1:30pm It will be offered via Zoom […]
Spoken Word Performances
Spoken Word Performances
Beyond the Grave: Spoken Word Performances Join the MAH's new series of multidisciplinary performances at Evergreen Cemetery as artists connect Santa Cruz County's past with the present moment. Artists and performers introduce new, site-specific work for this series of intimate performances. Inspired by the stories and landscape of the historic Evergreen Cemetery, dancers, spoken word […]
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
Spoken Word Performances
Spoken Word Performances
Beyond the Grave: Spoken Word Performances Join the MAH's new series of multidisciplinary performances at Evergreen Cemetery as artists connect Santa Cruz County's past with the present moment. Artists and performers introduce new, site-specific work for this series of intimate performances. Inspired by the stories and landscape of the historic Evergreen Cemetery, dancers, spoken word […]
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