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Santa Cruz Scene (santacruzscene.com) is a free daily calendar of in-person events across Santa Cruz County, California.
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Welcome to the Art Lounge! Welcome to the Art Lounge, your creative haven for Arts, Crafts, and Drafts. Think of it like a restaurant, but…
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Welcome to Indigethanx, our annual alternative Thanksgiving gathering hosted by the American Indian Resource Center and the People of Color Sustainability Collective! We would love…
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7 - 9pm · The Shut-ins blend country, folk, and Hawaiian sounds with close harmonies and a playful sense of humor for their own brand…
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Help remove invasive plants like French broom and learn about the San Lorenzo Valley Water District's Olympia Watershed property!
https://www.cityofcapitola.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=766
On Saturday, November 14th, Clean Oceans International is hosting our Biannual Sally Scholz coastal cleanup. It is at Moran Lake Beach from 9AM-11AM. We encourage…
In partnership with the Volunteer Center Literacy Program
Join us each Saturday morning for a relaxing time crafting with your neighbors.
Start your weekend with a creative boost, designing a full foliage live greenery wreath!
Shop 50+ vendors, food trucks, and more at the La Selva Beach Holiday Fair.
Donating blood is a rewarding and impactful act that can save lives, help patients in need, and improve community health. Consider donating blood to make…
Learn all about winter sowing native plants and perennials with Raven Ridge Homestead!
Step into a world of imagination with stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0?8, shared with families and caregivers in a warm, welcoming space.
Presented by ISCC
Come learn Estate Planning Basics and enjoy some light refreshments with Attorney at Law Ashley L. Thompson.
The Zentangle Method is a fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join Certified Zentangle Teacher Lisa Hoesing for an introductory workshop…
Discover how local students turn everyday problems into inventions! Join the California Invention Convention to explore creativity, STEM skills, patents, and real-world problem-solving.
FREE Community CPR & AED training covering adult, child, and infant. Taught by EMTs & Paramedics. Sponsored by Scotts Valley Sportsmen Club.
https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7441
Bargetto Winery hosts off-site events in July, August, and November featuring wine tastings at various locations.
Redwood Loop board game day at the library, noon to 5pm. Bring a game or pick one from the library collection - all are welcome…
Save the date! Your next 60Plus Senior Luncheon will take place in Santa Cruz on January 10th. Join us at 12:30 for a delicious meal…
https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7732
Join Carolyn Fitz to explore the expressive "tool" of using a ragged tree twig dipped in ink to sketch ways to capture the spirit of…
https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7733
Write a poem in a creative and supportive environment.
Local organizations and agencies will have informational displays on protecting and preserving our natural resources. Guest speacker Assemblymember Gail Pellerin will present updates on CA…
Discover the colorful and imaginative world of Santa Cruz artist Nana Montgomery and her evolution from traditional quilt maker to contemporary mixed-media artist.
Learn about volunteer opportunities and how teens like you can create change in your library! Followed by a chill activity and free snacks (and get…
A monthly salon-style hangout for local tabletop roleplaying gamers, hosted at Abbott Square on the 2nd Saturday.
Downtown Library Youth Chess Club. Open to players ages 6 to 18. Instructor is Chess Master Gjon Feinstein.
Make your holidays extra special with our DIY Christmas ornaments! Decorate 4 frosted glass holiday-shaped ornaments with gold & silver decorations. Take them home with…
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