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A resource for families in Santa Cruz County |
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Enrich Life with Music and History |
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If ever there were a time to play your ukele and sing on the beach with ukele experts, the Daughters and Sons of the Beach, it is now! Sing, dance, play! All ages. All skills!
Do you wish you had more of an understanding of the amazing world events & cultural, economic and political trends happening today?
AND would you enjoy a refresher of your knowledge of world history to give you a broad understanding of human nature and our interactions throughout history in order to inform yourself and guide your young soon-to-be citizens making voting decisions? Our libraries are bringing us an opportunity to view history from our more mature years.
Enjoy sunshine, music, dancing and history and keep helping neighbors, Parmalee
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Glimpses of World History Series |
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Glimpses of World History Series to Begin at La Selva Beach Branch Library, Second and fourth Saturdays in January, February, and March, 1 – 2:30pm.
Dr. Robert Strayer, Ph.D of European and African History, presents a series of six illustrated talks dealing with particular topics in world history and their implications for the present. These free events take place from 1 – 2:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays in January, February, and March at the La Selva Beach Branch Library, 316 Estrella Ave. The first event in the series on January 14th, “In the Beginning: 95% of the Human Story” covers the Paleolithic Era.
For Adults and Teens 12 – 18
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On Saturday, January 28, 11am – 3pm, the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History invites us to a FREE festive day celebrating the past, present, and future of sharing the wonder of nature and science exploration in Santa Cruz County. We'll connect with today’s local environmental leaders and partner organizations to learn and have fun just outside the Museum doors in Tyrrell Park.
- Free admission to the Museum and outdoor activities
- Explore historical collections
- Create nature crafts
- Play games
- Food for sale from Areperia 831
Connect with partner organizations including:
Women in Science and Engineering, Santa Cruz Public Libraries, the Capitola Historical Museum, Pigeon Point Station and more!
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Disaster Recovery Centers |
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The County of Santa Cruz, in conjunction with federal, State and local partners, has opened two Disaster Recovery Centers.
They include staff from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Office of Emergency Service (CalOES), the County of Santa Cruz, and various state and local agencies that include disaster recovery as part of their mission.
Anyone impacted by the disaster is invited to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to access information and resources needed for recovery, regardless of the type of damage suffered, location of impacted residence or business, insurance status, immigration status, or any other factor.
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Safe, Reliable & Affordable Transportation |
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Everyone deserves safe, reliable and affordable transportation options. Robust public transit systems reinforce a strong economy and offer a choice for communities that value equity and wise stewardship of our planet.
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"She Adventures are amazing stories of courage, grit, determination, and outdoor inspiration are focused on bringing the female adventure experience under the spotlight around Australia and the US.
Redefining femininity in adventure and championing female athletes is a key part of the She Adventure Film Tour. Come and celebrate the bold, vibrant women of adventure. Offering something for all ages, genders and adventure lovers, the She Adventure Film Tour is packed full of adrenaline, inspiration and fuel to fire your passions. The 8 films in the program promise to delight everyone from the hardcore to the armchair adventurer in equal measure.
Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship (SCMTS) is the local non-profit responsible for building, maintaining, and advocating for trails all throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains. We will be donating a portion of ticket sales and Sante Adairius beer sales at the event to SCMTS. Hope to see you there!"
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You're looking for a school that's just right for your child. Schools are looking for a good fit too. Visiting an open house is a good way to learn more about your choices. This goes for public, private, public-charter, homeschool-public, homeschool-private and parochial. Details
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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 with the best ukele musicians in town. Beginners, Upcoming Uke Song List, Details
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Monterey Bay Aquarium Community Open House, Saturday & Sunday, January 21–29, 10am – 5pm, To show appreciation for our local community, we open our doors to residents of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties (valid identification required) during our annual Community Open House event. All offers are valid on-site only. Guests of local tri-county residents must pay regular admission prices. Details
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Triple-P Family Fair, Thursday, January 26, 2 – 5pm, As part of the month-long celebration, Community Bridges is hosting two Triple P Family Fairs in January, in partnership with Ecology Action, Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History and Special Parents Information Network. These events will highlight local agencies and their services, COVID-19 information, electric cars, Triple P parent educators and include food, games and prizes. Details
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The U.S. and the Holocaust, At the January 26 Discussion event, we will watch a 40-minute screener from the series provided by PBS Books, which is supporting programming around the documentary for Libraries nation-wide. Details
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Triple P Workshop: Teaching Teens Healthy Eating Habits, Thursday, January 26, 6 – 7:30pm, Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: Why it’s important to develop healthy eating habits during adolescence, How to encourage healthy eating, How to identify and handle concerns about teenagers’ eating habits. Details
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Triple P Workshop: Raising Resilient Children (For families with children who attend schools in PVUSD), Thursday, January 26, 6 – 7:30pm, Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn: How to teach children to recognize and express feelings appropriately, Strategies to help children develop positive ways of thinking, How to help children develop skills to handle stress , Details
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Talk so Your Teen Listens + Engages, Thursday, January 26, 7 – 8pm, Are you a parent of a pre-teen/teen? Does your Teen: Eye roll? Become Sullen? Resist? Are they constantly on screens? In their room? Do you worry about Alcohol? Vaping? Drugs? Then this is for you. Details
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Join Our New Ping Pong Club, 4th Saturdays 12 – 2pm through February 25, Love ping-pong? Scotts Valley Library has a new new ping pong club for teens and adults. The club is open to ages 12 and up, materials are provided and all levels of experience are welcome.
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Youth Mariachis Music Concert, Friday & Saturday, January 27 & 28, 7 – 9pm, An illusion come true, our first show at the Mello Center in the company of great artists and dancers. We wait for you.
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Fullpower: Introduction to Physical Self-Defense, Saturday, January 28, 10 – 11am, In our Fullpower Introduction to Physical Self-Defense online program, adults of all ages as well as teens age 15-17 learn how to: *Interrupt the Pattern of Attack *Spot trouble early- and avoid it *Deal confidently with threats and harassment *Take the lead with friends to help them be safer, too *Use 7 emergency self-defense skills to escape an attack. Details
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Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts! Wednesdays 10 – 11am, Come join us at the Sanctuary Exploration Center across from the Santa Cruz Wharf each Wednesday morning to do some ocean-themed crafts, listen to a story, and explore the Exploration Center! Details
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Our high school production of "Mamma Mia!' will perform January 27-29. There's a lot of positive energy behind this, and this teen cast is having a lot of fun with the story, costume and music of ABBA! Tickets
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Parenting Workshops, These parent workshops offer outstanding skills, tips and support in our parenting path. We are fortunate to have these resources. Even if everything is going well, it's good to know what's available! January
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ALL Farmers Markets and farm activities! Details
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