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Lou Reed called having a baby “the beginning of a great adventure,” which we love. But it’s also like a roller coaster ride, with ups and downs and questions, questions, questions. It seems the more we know, the more we need to know. Do I vaccinate? Do I send kids to day care? How long should I breast feed? How early is too early to start applying to colleges? If my kid doesn’t play violin by age 2, am I failing as a parent? Growing Up is all about being a resource to answer your questions. We are lucky to have some of the greatest experts in town contributing and we can help guide you down the path for every age…right on up to grand parenting. Our annual Pregnancy & Birth Guide is a great place to start looking for what expecting parents can expect and where they can find the best services in the county. Our October birth issue is one of our most fun times. We’ve had more than a thousand people vote for the best baby photo and we got so many great entries. You’ll see some top contenders inside. We also have some great baby advice. Nicole Young writes about how to say goodbye to your most precious infants when you have to leave. Jan Pierce covers singing to your baby and building a library for them.
For older kids, Eric Chalhoub writes about going to school at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Yes that’s for real! Mary Gaukel Forster covers places for teens to search for careers. That’s a resource you won’t find anywhere else. We also love to celebrate Santa Cruz success stories. Alex Fowler went from riding on the Aptos pump track to building tracks for the Olympics. Chris Zephro started a mask making company with $250,000. He sold $20 million of them last year. Marc Monte turned his love of fireworks into $4 million of charity for area schools, libraries and parks. Clueing us in to what happens behind the teacher’s desk, Lisa Catterall finds that while students think they want to hear lectures and read textbooks, studies show that creative, more fun learning methods work better. And on the fun side—this is Halloween month after all—writer John Koenig traces the history of scary rides, starting 200 years back and ending up at our Boardwalk. It’s a scream. Enjoy the issue, thanks for supporting our local community publication and for growing up with us in Santa Cruz. Brad Kava, Jennifer Ford and Steve Dinnen
About the Cover When Heather Troxell saw her son Legend, who turns 1 this month, enjoying the warmth and splashing in a pool, she couldn’t resist this shot. She snapped it quickly on her iPhone and then sent it along with others to her friends for their opinions on which one she should enter into Growing Up’s annual baby photo contest. They liked this one best, although she preferred some others. No matter. Santa Cruz voters chimed in and picked it over a dozen others, although the voting is close. We have five top shots inside this issue. Heather and her husband Matt picked the name Legend for a few reasons. One, they are believers and the word to them means giving direction and stories of a miraculous nature. Two, they had trouble getting pregnant, so when he came it was what they had been praying for. Three, they both have
names that were among the most common in 1980 and they wanted his to be different. Heather, who lives in Scotts Valley, works for the nonprofit Young Life organization, which guides children in Christianity. Her husband is a contractor, who also works at Mission Springs Camp and Conference Center. His sister, Merritt, 4, also scored on the less-popular name game. And Matt and the kids share some interesting middle names. Matt changed his to Danger, because that was his camp nickname. Both kids have that as one of their middle names, also. Merritt’s middle names are Danger, and Dori and Donna after inspirational friends and Legend carries Wally, Danger and John in between his first and last names. We hope they aren’t going to have to use all of them in those SAT forms.
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YOUR COMMENTS Hello, My name is Séverine. I’m French and few days ago I was in California for my summer holidays. During my trip, I made a stop at Santa Cruz and I ate at Charlie Hong Kong. There, I found your September magazine, and the cover photography was so cool that I took one to realize a poster for my home. I wanted to put it on a frame. Only for my personnal use, only to have a souvenir. I love the California light on it, the
color and even the typography and what’s written, school, grand parents... Anyway, I lost it at the airport ... So today I try to remember the name of it and I found you out :) I would like to know if you can send to me by email the September cover of your magazine? It would be very kind as I told you before, it’s not for a commercial purpose of course , only for my personnel l use.
Hello! Less than a year ago, Californians voted no on Proposition 10, which would have repealed Costa-Hawkins. Costa-Hawkins was passed in 1995 and curbed the proliferation of rent control throughout the state. Californians overwhelmingly voted NO on Prop 10, crushing it with 59% against, 41% in favor. Now, the powers that be in Sacramento are hard at work on overturning the will of the voters and establishing statewide rent control - with just cause evictions. This is bad news for everyone. California desperately needs new housing - which, should enough actually be produced, would work to bring down the cost of rent (and housing in general). Enacting rent control will only serve to decrease housing construction and encourage landlords
to pull their rentals off the market, restricting rental supply (and therefore, ironically, causing rent prices to increase). I called both my California Senator and my Assemblyman to voice my opposition. It’s super easy to do, only takes a couple minutes. I will show you how it’s done, check this out: How to Ask your Representatives to Vote No on AB 1482 There’s a video of me in there smiling and dialing - I encourage you to do the same, and ask that you invite your friends and family to do the same. I thank you for hearing me out and hopefully taking the time to let your representatives know where you stand.
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LOCAL NEWS
Behind the Masks Aptos Man has Made Millions on Trick or Treating BY BRAD KAVA
Chris Zephro has taken his teenaged daughter to meet stars like Rob Zombie and Ozzy Osbourne, when he does costumes for their shows. She still doesn’t think he’s cool, he says. We do.
There’s probably no one in Santa Cruz who likes Halloween more than Chris Zephro. A decade ago, he started his mask-making company, Trick or Treat Studios with $250,000 and some designers who knew how to make the creepiest masks. Today, this lover of all things spooky, sells $20 million worth of masks and collectibles from a Soquel warehouse. More recently, he branched out from masks to movies, creating the costumes and designs for the likes of Jordan Peale’s Us and Halloween 2020. He’s also worked for rock celebrities including Rob Zombie and AC/DC. “That’s nothing,” says the man who credits being obsessive with his success. “Mark my words. In the next five years we’ll be doing $300 to $500 million.” The UCSC math and economics grad got his start when he realized that so many Halloween masks were cheap and flimsy and cost $30, but had no real artistic value. A good mask isn’t reproduced like a T-shirt. They are handcrafted sculptures and can only be run 20 a time on a production line before the molds wear out. He has hired some of the best artists in the world to create masks like Michael Myers, Pennywise, Chiller and Fester the Zombie. He’s also got the exclusive licensing on Game of Thrones masks. The detail is what has separated his craft from those of other companies, and the price, which range from $28-$79. Best-Horror Movies.com called them “awesome affordable monster masks.” He’s broadened out to air fresheners (“fear fresheners”), Valentine’s Day cards, monster jewelry and Christmas ornaments and his licensees include the classic monsters like Frankenstein and Dracula and, more kid-friendly, Scooby Doo. Zephro has plowed ahead to success when others doubted him. Like his creation of the Chucky doll from Child’s Play. He made the doll extremely life
sized and authentic and sold it for $500. People told him no way would that work, so he listed it on Kickstarter. The first month he sold $1.25 million worth of them and went on to sell 30,000 of them. The math gives you chills! “We made these sales into events,” says Zephro. “Now big companies are following our lead.” Trick or Treat Studios has 25 fulltime employees and was planning on moving to a 40,000 square foot Watsonville warehouse, but the deal fell through at the last minute. Now, he may move the operation to Austin, TX. Zephro’s wife, Lauren, has sort of the opposite profession, but it’s still creepy. She works in the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s crime lab, reconstrucing dead bodies and crime scenes. “I make monsters and she deals with putting monsters in jail,” he says. Even meeting his wife showed he wasn’t afraid to make the big reach. They met at World Gym, where Zephro, 5 feet 4 inches tall, approached Lauren, who is 6 feet three inches. “I told her that if I were taller, I would marry her,” he said. They have been together for 27 years and have a daughter at Aptos High. Their house on Vienna Drive has become a must stop for daring trick or treaters. More than 500 show up to see the stage sets he creates in his “killer” trick or treat area. This year it will have a 1958 Plymouth Fury on display. (Instant Contest: The first two people to tell us what movie that was from win two free Boardwalk passes. Email your answer to editor@growingupsc.com) He got into scary movies as a kid when he saw the first “Halloween” movie and was hooked. What are his favorite scare fests of all time? The Shining, Halloween and The Exorcist. Check out Chris’s creations at Trickortreatstudios.com
Trick or Treat Studio’s masks and collectibles aren’t like the ones you see in chain stores. They are sculpted by artists who also work in movies and have intricate details and gore factor you won’t find anywhere else at affordable prices. Photo: Brad Kava
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Marc Monte loves fireworks. That’s one of the reasons he came up with a yearly show held in October that has raised $4 million for local schools, libraries, sports fields and boatloads of other charities. When his father, Rudolph Monte, opened the gourmet supermarket, Deluxe Foods in Aptos in 1977, they donated $150 to a charity golf tournament, the Little Helpers Tournament. But they wanted to do more. So, starting in 1996, Marc came up with the idea of a fireworks show held at Seacliff State Park for which kids would sell tickets. It shouldn’t have worked because of all the permits and bureaucracy needed to do anything these days—but Monte lobbied state and local officials and got it done. Six years ago the regulations became too tough and Monte moved the celebration to Capitola, which was more supportive and made it free. Vendors donate 5 percent of their sales to the Monte Foundation and other sponsors join in. The show costs $30,000 and the Foundation has been able to raise millions for charity work. It will celebrate its 25th year Sunday Oct. 13 in Capitola at 8 p.m. for free. Marc’s dad, Rudolph (Rudy) Daniel Monte and his mother Doris Sylvia Monte opened up two grocery stores together. The first was Lady Fair Market in San Jose, which was named for Doris and her blond hair. She worked at that store for over 20 years doing the books, checking, and stocking groceries. Deluxe Foods of Aptos was opened later and Doris was the head checker and worked in the office until she and Rudy retired. Marc, 55, has been working there since he graduated from Soquel High and Santa Clara University. He started at the bottom learning his way up to management. The store has 65 employees; many of them have been
Shoppers can tell the clerks at Deluxe Foods in Aptos that they want 5 percent of their spending to be donated to charity and Marc Monte’s store does it. They have raised millions for local schools, parks and culture. Photo: Brad Kava there for decades. “We’ve been blessed with a very loyal following and people really care about the store because we care about the community.� Deluxe will donate 5 percent of any customer’s spending to an assortment of charities if they ask at the checkout stand. Monte says he got his love from giving from the Catholic priests in church and school and from his grandmother, who was a very giving woman. Among the things the foundation has contributed to are the McGregor skate board park, pump track and dog park, Jade Street Park tennis courts, the Monte Fields at the Aptos Polo Grounds, the SPCA, La Selva library, Pregnant Mare Rescue, Salesian Sisters, Second Harvest,
Dominican Hospital, boxed lunches for the Aptos Sports Golf Tournament/Cabrillo College Golf Tournament and more. Monte says Deluxe was a pioneer in the high-end food industry, bringing in high quality foods at higher prices. But these days, he notes, stores like Whole Foods and New Leaf have followed the trend. The market largely runs itself so he can devote more time to charity. “You’re only on this Earth a short time,� says Monte. “So it’s about how many people you touch, how many people you help. That’s what I think.� Monte will be honored at an Aptos Sports Foundation dinner Nov. 2 at Seascape Resort. More information at aptossportsfoundation.com.
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Lighting the Fire BY LISA CATTERALL which a group of college students were asked what activities in class helped them learn things better. Across the board, the students said they preferred a direct lecture then reading the textbook at home. There was a broad dislike of group collaboration, of arts-integration activities, of hands-on activities, and of, well, creating, doing, and thinking as part of the class. After this survey, the students’ learning was tracked and assessed through two classes with the same learning objectives. One class used strictly lectures, with textbook reading as homework. The “other” class integrated group projects, creative activities, and hands-on learning. Remember, NO students stated they wanted to be in this “other” class. But the class with those “pointless” learning activities learned much, much more. The “other” class, where the students had to get out of their seats, talk to other people, think things through, do creative things with the material, and, well, just take a more apparently crooked path towards the same destination. This will not surprise any teachers. When I am choosing lessons each year, particularly those that set the tone for
“Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel” —Socrates. “I have to do what? Talk about how a living thing is different than this candle flame? Why?” Good point. Why would I have you do that? Well, there are years of research showing that for many kids, thinking and talking about something cause that concept to fall into your memory in a more useful way than passively reading about it or listening to a teacher give you the answer. “Can you just give me the answer?” I would like to offer all of my students an open choice as to what activities they complete in order to learn the concepts and knowledge they need, but truthfully, they’re here in school because they don’t yet know how they learn. If they knew how to learn already, I could be removed from the system by just handing them a set of “learning objectives” for the year and letting them figure out how to get there. See ya at the final exam, kids. Learning how you learn should be one of the major combined goals of every piece of curriculum offered in a program. This summer, a study came out in
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the school year in the opening weeks, I gravitate towards the ones that bring me joy. If I get a little excitement when I touch the handout or the kit or the materials, I choose it. Of course, that does not mean the kids are going to enjoy my offerings. It only guarantees that my students are going to meet a very happy and enthusiastic teacher. For me, the more the students are thinking, moving about the classroom, and being creative, the more excited I tend to get about the lesson. Because this is my wheelhouse, it’s been devastating to watch kids (and sometimes parents) get more and more vocal about only liking direct lectures and textbook learning. In the very distant past, teachers would rule by fear, ruler in hand, and demand silence as students in their one-room schoolhouses sat still and memorized lessons to recite word-forword. The deeper content didn’t matter and creativity had nowhere to sit. Fear. The pressure is on and the stakes are high. They need to have the dots connected between what they are doing and whether they will be successful in the future. Something about what we are doing in our 45-minute period each day has a stakehold in creating a positive future. Could they be nervous because, for this generation, the future seems so very uncertain? Whatever the reason, there’s a story
they are telling themselves about their ability to learn that is not helping them. Instead of asking myself how I am going to make sure everyone does a perfect two-column proof by the end of the year (Geometry), a successful six-step picket fence and a distillation column (Chemistry), and can design an ELISA (Biology), I’m asking myself how to get those unhelpful stories to change. So talk about that candle, kiddo, whether you think there’s a point or not. We’ll start from there, and by June, we will have fanned the flame until it has burned out every instinct you have to say, JUST GIVE ME THE ANSWER. That’s right, we are here to make the crooked and curving path to learning fun again. Lisa Catterall teaches STEAM, math, science, and art at Mount Madonna School. She has authored curriculum frameworks for California and Kentucky on arts education as a senior associate of the Centers for Research on Creativity. She is a former middle school director and the founder of a STEAM engineering program. She lectures and trains teachers and administrators on innovation in education in Chaoyang District’s foreign experts program in Beijing, China. After spending 14 years in biotechnology, she began her teaching career as a middle school math teacher in her mid-thirties. Lisa has five children and has lived in Santa Cruz County for most of her life.
HEALTHY EATING
You Can Still Buy Packaged Food But “health food” isn’t always healthy BY KRIS HOLDEN
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Vegan Cheese Sauce. Mix it with pasta for mac and cheese, pour over broccoli or baked potato or nachos with chips and jalepenos.
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1 large Russet Potato, peeled and chopped 1 medium Carrot 2 Garlic cloves, peeled 1/2 cup unsalted raw Cashews, soaking optional (may soak for 4 hours or more) 1/3 cup Nutritional Yeast 2 Tbls Olive Oil 1 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika 1 Tbls White Miso Paste 1 Tbls fresh Lemon juice 1 tsp or more Apple Cider Vinegar 1/4 tsp or more Salt (to taste) 1/8 tsp Black Pepper * For nacho cheese sauce add some organic jarred jalapeño juice along with chopped jalepenos.
Kris Holden is a mother of three teens. She’s a Feel Good Coach with focus on healing and energizing through a plant based whole foods
It’s easier than you think to start eating healthy. That doesn’t mean having to spend most of the day in the kitchen. For convenience, you can still buy prepackaged food and you don’t have to limit yourself to the designated “health food” aisle found in many grocery stores. Surprisingly, many of those “health foods,” may not be the best choices for your health. Food affects mood, memory, energy and overall quality of life. It’s never too late to start paying more attention to what we put into our bodies. Spending a little more money on quality nutritious food may save you later on future medical costs. Unfortunately, we can’t rely on the food industry to dictate what we should eat. We have to be our own advocates for nutrition and health. Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, who uncovered the realities of our industrialized food system says, “Don’t eat anything your greatgrandmother wouldn’t recognize as food.” The optimal food choices should read like a recipe you can make at home. Ask yourself, can I buy the majority of these ingredients at my local grocery store? When shopping for pre-packaged food, it can be pretty confusing not knowing if you can trust what you buy. Be wary of the labeling on the front of the product. Food companies will use positive sounding terms and purposefully misleading claims such as, “all-natural,” “cage-free,” or “low-fat.” Unfortunately,
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In a medium pot, combine potato, carrot, garlic and cashews (drained and rinsed from soaking water) with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. 2. Reserve 2 cups of cooking water. Drain and transfer cooked vegetables to a blender. 3. Blend until smooth adding reserved cooking liquid as needed for desired consistency. 4. Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. I’ve also made these muffins with grated zucchini and/or diced apples. Make sure to squeeze the excess moisture out of the zucchini before adding. Baking time may need to be slightly increased.
lifestyle. You can view other recipes and healthy food selections on Instagram @ feelgoodpicks. Email: feelgoodpicks@ gmail.com
there are no regulations for companies using these food label claims and even the regulated label claims are not always properly controlled. On a product label, the ingredients are listed in order of weight. The ingredients most used are listed first. The most nutritious ingredients should be closest to the top and the least desirable towards the end, if at all. The following are a few things I look for when doing a quick scan of ingredient lists: 1) Length - generally, the shorter the ingredient list the better. 2) Familiar - do you recognize most, if not all, the ingredients as real food, grown in nature, not made in a lab? 3) Unwanted additives - look out for artificial ingredients, they are typically long, unpronounceable words. Be aware of added sugars, anything ending in ‘ose’ (glucose, fructose, maltose, sucrose) and syrups (corn syrup, malt syrup, rice syrup). Healthy eating isn’t about strict limitations or depriving yourself of foods you love. There are plenty of healthier options, with real-food ingredients, without the artificial additives. Eating more whole foods, foods that are closest to their natural state, can also save you money as well as benefit your health. Buying fewer singleserving processed foods and drinks and buying more fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains is better for your wallet, your body and the planet. GrowingUpSC.com | OCTOBER 2019
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ASK NICOLE
Ask Nicole: When Saying Good-bye is Hard for Babies (and Parents) NICOLE M. YOUNG, MSW You wouldn’t know it now, but my daughter cried constantly when she was a baby. First, she had colic. Then she cried whenever I was out of her sight. This made it extremely hard to drop her off at child care, and I often ended up crying just as much as my daughter. Our wise child care provider suggested I give my daughter something that smelled like me when saying good-bye, so she could be reminded of me throughout the day. For many months, I packed the nightshirt I’d worn the night before into the diaper bag each morning, then gave it to my daughter as I kissed her good-bye. It helped, and it became a special part of our good-bye routine that my daughter came to depend upon. After awhile, it didn’t matter if I’d worn the shirt – any soft, white T-shirt symbolized comfort and security. I’ll always be grateful for that simple tip that got us through many teary good-byes. This monthly column provides tips for anyone who’s helping raise children, based on the world-renowned Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, available
to families in Santa Cruz County. If you have a question or idea for a future column, please email me at triplep@ first5scc.org. Dear Nicole, My wife and I recently adopted our first baby. We’re both excited, nervous, and clueless. Our daughter is 8-months old and usually easy-going, but lately she gets upset and cries when I drop her off at child care. It’s a terrible feeling to leave her when she’s crying and reaching out for me. Our child care provider says she’s fine once I leave, but should I be worried? Tessa Dear Tessa, Great question! It’s common for babies to go through a phase where they become upset and cry during separations. This is often called “separation anxiety” and is usually temporary. It can start as early as 4-months old, peak around 1-year old, then start to fade as children learn that their parents exist even if they can’t see
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Saying bye to baby or his older brothers can be challenging, but a “good-bye routine” can help. them and that they will return after a separation. Here are some tips to try: Spend quality time together. This is the first positive parenting strategy to use in any situation, with any child, at every stage of life. Talk, read, sing, make eye contact, hold, cuddle, and play with your baby, even if it’s only for a few minutes at a time. This kind of brief, frequent quality time builds warm, loving relationships and will help your baby feel safe and secure. Create a good-bye routine. Predictable routines help children feel safe and teaches them to prepare for separations. For example: Tell your baby when it’s almost time to say good-bye – “Mommy [or Daddy] needs to leave in 5 minutes.” Do something special as you say goodbye – e.g. blow kisses, rub noses, sing a song, or hug. As you say your final good-bye, give your baby a “transitional object,” such as a toy, blanket, or other item from home that reminds them of you while you’re apart. Respond calmly if your baby gets upset. Babies often react to their parents’ emotions, even if they don’t understand or speak words. Try to stay calm and relaxed as you say good-bye and reassure your child that you’ll be back. It might not stop the crying, but can help prevent it from escalating. Create a routine for reconnecting. Babies often cry, turn away, or avoid their parents when they return, too. If this happens, it’s not a sign of rejection. Babies may need time to adjust to seeing their parents after being apart. Stay close
by and talk in a calm, caring voice so she knows you’re there, even if she doesn’t want to look at you or be held. Watch her face and body for signs she’s ready to be picked up or hugged. Take care of yourself. Separating from and reconnecting with children (especially crying babies) can be an emotional roller coaster for parents. Give yourself time and permission to feel your emotions, then practice self-care. Take a walk, listen to music, get a cup of coffee or tea, talk to someone, take deep breaths – whatever will help you feel calm and ready to face the day. FINAL THOUGHTS: Saying good-bye is hard for many children and parents, no matter how old they are. Developing routines for separating and reconnecting helps children learn how to handle their feelings about saying good-bye, which helps prepare them to cope with changes and transitions throughout life. Nicole Young is the mother of two children, ages 15 and 19, who also manages Santa Cruz County’s Triple P - Positive Parenting Program, the world’s leading positive parenting program. Scientifically proven, Triple P is made available locally by First 5 Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency (Mental Health Services Act) and the Santa Cruz County Human Services Department. To find a Triple P parenting class or practitioner, visit http://triplep. first5scc.org, www.facebook.com/ triplepscc or contact First 5 Santa Cruz County at 465-2217 or triplep@ first5scc.org.
GREEN TIPS
Green Family Living BY LINNAEA AVENELL!
When kids know where their food comes from they are more likely to want to help save the Earth and keep it green!
Linnaea Avenelli’s Garden Patch program gets kids away from their digital toys and into sharing the joys of nature. She suggests parents get their kids into some gardening to help do the same. Photo : Maria Vasquez An important facet of green living is changing our mindset, not just for us as adults, but for our children starting out in the world. That is, teaching children to respect our natural world and to want to take action to preserve it. At my farm camp, Little Garden Patch, we approach green living from many fronts: boosting imagination and creative thinking, learning social skills to help them work better with others, encouraging them to respect diversity (which also helps us as a community work better together to solve problems), encouraging active play, and fanning the flames of wonder about the wide world that exists out there. Children need to experience and appreciate the natural world: Both for its own sake, as a source of joy to be cherished and protected, and as a
complex set of systems that support and nourish us, which need to be nourished in return. Translating our approach to the home environment, I suggest taking a playful, hands-on approach. Plant a garden they help plant and care for. Seek out farm animals that children can observe, interact with, and even help care for. Talk about where food comes from and engage them in the process of preparing it. Offer lots of sensory-rich outdoor play options (lots of mudpies). In our local area, children can play amongst trees and flowers and wild birds and bugs as well as a redwood forest with deer and other wild animals. During downtime for snacks and stories, take a chance to pitch ideas in the guise of an engaging story and discussion. I believe that above all we need to
teach the idea that even as we pursue our own goals and joys as individuals, we must make reasonable and responsible choices. Those choices must respect the personal boundaries of others (human and animal) and not destroy the very things we enjoy so much (toys, our plants, the natural environment). Being a kid isn’t easy. Sure, we may skin a few knees, make some regrettable mistakes, have a spat or two with our friends. And, being just 5 or 6 or 8 years old, we might get carried away and really blow it from time to time. But we learn from it. Through interacting with our green world and each other, we come to a deeper understanding of why we must be
caretakers of ourselves, our community, and our world. We learn which mistakes matter, deeply, and why—and which ones we can just shrug off and laugh about. “I swallowed a bug!” “These things happen...” I feel like this is something children really need right now—the connection to the real. Now especially in this age of digital entertainment, fake news, and almost-like-real digital animation. And quite honestly, with our stress levels rising, it’s something we as adults need as well. Check out Linnaea’s Little Garden Patch Farm littlegardenpatchfarm.com
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Online Helpers Help Teens Find Careers BY MARY GAUKEL FORSTER Schools today are focusing on programs to help guide students on their career paths. Districts in Santa Cruz have adopted the on-line program called NAVIANCE, a comprehensive college and career readiness solution that helps districts and schools align student strengths and interests to postsecondary goals. Naviance improves student outcomes by helping them connect their strengths and interests to long-term goals today. This program serves middle school through high school students in the areas of Career Exploration, College Readiness, and Self Discovery. For each grade level there is a series of surveys, lessons, and activities that are tracked online to inform the student, teacher, counselor, parent. Based on surveys, and lessons, students document their desired career and college explorations, courses, preferences, and plans. They create on-line portfolios and resumes. It is an excellent “one-stop” shopping tool that can be used in school or home. See www. naviance.com There are two other online sites that offer help. MONTEREY BAY CAREER
CONNECT, sponsored by the nonprofit Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, is a free one-stop hub for college and career exploration appropriate for 6th graders through college students. They can take a free career assessment and find a career path that fits. They can also get coaching on resumes and job interviews. mbcareerconnect.org/ The last site, Career Concourse, is sponsored by the Santa Cruz County Workforce Development Board. It is for high school students to adults seeking careers. It offers many of the features of Naviance and Career Connects but is more specific in providing a local connection to the education needed, earnings range, and jobs available for careers. santacruz.careerconcourse.com/ As a parent, I suggest that you engage in some of the surveys on Naviance (request a demo), Career Connect, or Career Concourse. Explore and learn and then invite your student to use them. Conversation starters, after the student has used the programs, might include: what surprised you about your results, do you think the results were accurate, did you take a survey using more than one program, how did they differ? Even asking if they
There are important tools teens can find to help get them started on career paths. They can do them in school or at home on computers. have used Naviance in their schools will help students become aware of the College and Career exploration program. Career questions have been a part of Mary’s life since she was first asked what she wanted to be when she grew up. She began teaching elementary school, had her own children, taught in middle school and high school, became a high school principal, finally a grandparent, and currently the executive director for the nonprofit organization, Your Future Is
Our Business. Mary now focuses on fulfilling the mission of “providing all youth in our county with career explorations”. Your Future Is Our Business is funded by the County Office of Education in partnership with the University of California Santa Cruz, Cabrillo College, and Cal State University Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz City Schools, Pajaro Valley Unified School District, San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, Santa Cruz County College Commitment. Reach Mary at marygaukel@gmail.com
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Pump it Up Cabrillo Grad Makes Olympic Race Tracks BY G.P. SCHEPPLER From humble beginnings all the way to the Olympics, Alex Fowler has made the most of growing up in Santa Cruz, building a small bike track business into an industry innovator. For those brave individuals who blaze a trail all their own, the road to success isn’t smooth, flat, straight or paved. Its hard packed dirt filled with jumps, twists and turns. Count Fowler, founder of Action Sports Construction and builder of the 2016 Rio Olympics BMX pump track, amongst the latter. The 31-year-old Aptos transplant is changing the way people design and build these courses around the world by applying a critical eye to the science of pump tracks, making for a more consistent and accessible experience. “In the beginning (the industry) just eye balled everything,” Fowler said. “Now Action Sports Construction is going back and measuring, figuring out spacing and the radiuses so that we can package it.” Spending his late high school and college years in Aptos, it was hard to imagine Fowler going to the Olympics as anything other than a spectator. Never the less, in 2016 Fowler found himself down in Rio helping to build a pump track at the highest possible level, and in doing so recognized a market opportunity. “I was honestly shocked at the lack of professionalism I saw down there,” Fowler said. “I was like, ‘I know I can start my own business and do it better.’ So once I got back, I did.” A pump track is a snaking system of trails densely packed with obstacles designed in such a way that a rider can continuously move through it without pedaling. Built using a combination of dirt, stone, water, glues, shovels, rakes and earthmovers pump tracks offer a huge return for riders on a relatively small footprint. BMX tracks, by contrast are designed in the traditional unidirectional style people associate with race tracks and feature loose dirt covering hard packed jumps and banked turns. Pump tracks, when engineered correctly, create a heavenly sensation for riders as they glide effortlessly over and through variety of hips, banked turns, table tops and short gaps. Getting into the groove of a pump track allows riders to reach a flow state, blurring the line between equipment and operator in a synchronous ballet. “Technically a pump track could just be three roller with banked turns at either end,” said rider Alex Kachlakev, 28. “(Pump tracks) are great for beginners who are getting into the sport because they teach body awareness and build muscle memory on the appropriate sized obstacle. For Santiago Prieto, 32, of Gilroy and his two sons Santiago, 9, and Valentino,
5, the Aptos pump tack offers a free resource for his boys to explore the sport of BMX. As his two sons fly around the track by historic Highway 1, Prieto watches from a shaded bench close at hand should one of them fall and require assistance. “(Valentino) may have a future at this,” Prieto said. “He never used training wheels and seems to be very natural on his bike. If we had something like this closer to home we would use it.” Prieto grew up skateboarding but so far his son’s have expressed more interest in two wheels that four, so the family packs up and endures the weekend traffic to various A.S.C. parks around Central California so that the boys can ride. Fowler didn’t play on any sports teams growing up, was not a particularly enthusiastic student and the only real passion he seemed to have was riding his BMX bike, which wasn’t adopted as an Olympic sport until 2012. A teenage Fowler would travel six hours round-trip from the East Bay just to get access to a pump or BMX track. Soon he became a sponsored rider. Every lap Fowler took mental notes about the flow and feel of each track, unconsciously building a data base he used to desig parks for private clients. But it was moving with his mother to Aptos in 2000 that was the catalyst that ignited Fowler’s career. With legendary BMX spots like the Postal Office jumps and the Polo Grounds right around the corner, the era of burning half a day just getting to a spot was over. Fowler took the lead on developing a more beginner friendly course to inspire more young riders to start. “The postal office jumps were awesome, but not everyone could ride them,” Fowler said. “I looked around and noticed that the Polo Grounds was kind of pushed off to the side so I started volunteering there. People from the community did what they could to support me, and one guy who’s son rode BMX lent me his earth mover. Which was great, but I didn’t know how to use it so I had to teach myself how to get it going. It was a lot of hard work and long days but I loved it. I knew I had found something.” Fowler’s investment into the Polo Grounds eventually opened up the door for him to turn professional when he was hired to build the pump track for the 2010 Sea Otter Classic. It was an opportunity the 22-year-old had been preparing for all his life. Today, Fowler’s pump tracks can be found all over the state customized for a wide variety of cities, private clients and for special events like the Sea Otter Classic. He has constructed public bike parks and racetracks in Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Watsonville, Chico, Richmond, Incline Village, South Lake Tahoe, Morro Bay, Redding, Santa Maria and Santa
When he was a kid Alex Fowler took buses to far off pump tracks because he loved competitive riding so much. He volunteered to work on the track in Aptos and with the skills he learned, he went on to build tracks at the Olympics and all over as a business. Photo: G.P. Scheppler Clara and that is just in California. In many ways his career has played out like a well designed pump track, filled with
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Work and Play Can Mix New class at Boardwalk prepares students for hospitality jobs BY ERIK CHALHOUB High school students across the county are gathering once a week to learn the ins and outs of the hospitality and tourism industry. And they are doing it at the most fitting location possible: the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education’s Career Technical Education Partnership (CTEP) program teamed up recently with the Boardwalk to offer the new CTEP Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation course. The year-long class got underway in September. Led by 12-year culinary professional Andrea Mollenauer, the class touches on the various aspects of the tourism industry, including hospitality, food service, health and safety and culinary arts. In addition to class time, students will also get paid to work one shift per month at the Boardwalk. “One of the benefits is they get to know the behind-the-scenes of one of the coolest local employers,” Mollenauer said. “It’s like a little village.” Mollenauer said the class operates as a roundtable discussion, with students and instructor discussing the numerous topics associated with the industry, including customer expectations, lodging, event planning, private events and more. “Having a hands-on conversation in a small group is a much more functional way to keep students engaged and really get them talking about the subject matter,” she said. Mark Hodges, Santa Cruz County CTEP director, said the class helps youth prepare for jobs in a growing industry. “Whether it is a career plan or a passion, the students in the Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation course at the Boardwalk will develop skills that will prepare them for an estimated 1,400 new jobs in leisure and hospitality from 20162026 in Santa Cruz County,” he said. Looking at a bigger picture, Mollenauer said nearly a third of all jobs in California are in the hospitality industry, and the skills learned can carry over in other industries. “Even if students are not intending on making a career out of it, they get a chance to explore careers,” she said. Students interested in signing up for next year’s class are encouraged to talk to their school counselor or call the CTEP office at 466-5760.
Boardwalk named ‘Legend’ The Boardwalk has dominated Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards, having received “Best Seaside Park” honors 11 times since 2007.
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Amusement Today switched things up this year during its awards ceremony held at Silverwood Theme Park in Idaho in September. The “Best Seaside Park” category was retired this year, and instead, the Boardwalk was recognized as a Golden Ticket Awards Legend. “Winning the Golden Ticket for Best Seaside Park over so many years and now retiring as a ‘Legend’ is a huge honor,” said Tom Canfield, the Boardwalk’s vice president. “The Golden Tickets have helped showcase our park’s importance in the industry and made our employees and guests proud. It was a very fun ride.” The Golden Ticket Awards are presented annually to honor the “Best of the Best” in the amusement industry and are calculated from an international poll conducted by Amusement Today. Gold Striker at California’s Great America came in at number 12 in the top 50 best wooden roller coasters in the world list. The Boardwalk’s Giant Dipper ranked 17th.
Get your fright on The days are getting shorter, and the weather can’t make up its mind if it wants to be hot or cold. Yes, fall has begun and it is now October, but something much more exciting is here again.
Halloween has arrived. California’s Great America’s 12th annual Halloween Haunt got underway Sept. 27 and runs select nights through Nov. 2. New this year is Wax Museum Blackout, which is a new twist on one of the best mazes of Haunt. The park has shut the lights off, and brave souls must traverse the completely dark maze with only a flashlight. Who is real and who is just a statue? For information, visit cagreatamerica. com/haunt. The Boardwalk is also getting into the Halloween spirit this year with the debut of Fright Flicks on Wednesday nights from Oct. 9-30. Attendees will experience a scary movie in the Cocoanut Grove. The lineup for the 21-and-older series includes Jordan Peele’s “Us,” “Jaws,” “Shaun of the Dead” and “Halloween.” More information can be found at beachboardwalk.com/fright-flicks. If these sound too frightful, head over to Gilroy Gardens for its Halloween event billed as “spooky but not too scary.” The event, which runs select days through Nov. 2, features trick-ortreating, light displays, a live musical and more.
BIRTH MATTERS
Getting Your Ducks in a Row Pregnancy homework pays off BY LAURA MAXSON, LM
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picked up after use and actually composted instead of going into the landfill. Do some shopping for nursing bras and pregnancy lingerie. And also schedule someone to come to the house with an assortment of nursing bras to try on once baby arrives. Ask questions about selecting and installing a child safety seat. Practice some hands-on infant massage techniques. Check out baby carriers and get tips on using them. Find out about homebirth options, including waterbirth, siblings in attendance and laboring safely at home. Learn about how to support pregnant and postpartum bodies through yoga, acupuncture, chiropractic, fitness classes and physical therapy. Experience the support of a minipregnancy/baby singing circle. See how a breastpump works and find out if you might need one
(not everyone does!) Explore some of the newest toys, diaper bags and other “musthaves” for new parents. • Ask about recommendations for helpful birth and parenting books or podcasts. Most importantly parents can feel supported in this big work of preparing for and raising a family. Connecting with other parents through classes, support groups, online resources and just simple conversations lightens the load. It is a unique experience to be able to connect with professionals in a one-on-one situation. Our community is so lucky to have so many wonderfully dedicated people working hard for parents in our community. Getting prepared and organized as you can is an ongoing process. Be like those mama ducks - take off, but keep checking… chances are you’re going to have to stop and line them all up again! Register for Bellies, Birth and Babies bbb-fall2019.eventbrite.com Online Pregnancy and Birth Resources birthnet.org •
created this event to get information to parents. With the help of their professional members and others in the birth and parenting community they have created an event that brings everyone together. Parents can walk in to a full afternoon of workshops, demos and conversations, or just pop in for the answer to a specific question and be on their way. Every family that attends receives a free ticket to the raffle of fabulous door prizes. But the biggest prize of all often comes from talking with other parents. It can be so helpful to listen to other parents and professionals discussing the needs of new babies (and their parents) with your own baby in arms. It’s not unusual to start a list of additional questions for a person’s doctor or midwife after joining in the pain coping ideas for labor discussion. According to parents who attended past Bellies, Birth and Babies events, it is just the place to explore options and find resources. When asked if they would recommend this event, past participants responded with a resounding, “yes.” Specifically: “Yes! Friendly and welcoming,” “Yes, it was fun and there are a variety of things to check out,” and “Yes even as a 2nd time mom, so helpful and so many resources.”
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PARENTING
Building Baby’s Library By Jan Pierce
Here’s a place Kindle and tablets haven’t penetrated—books for babies and kids. Nothing beats nightly reading and educators say kids need to hear 500 books before kindergarten.
Books Matter
Educators tell us that every child needs to hear five hundred books read aloud to them before entering Kindergarten. Hearing all those stories prepares boys and girls for learning to read. They’ll pick up important “book knowledge” such as concepts of words and sentences, left to right orientation, top and bottom, the beginning, middle and end of a book and much more. They’ll learn to enjoy book language which is different from everyday speaking. They’ll move
and bounce to the rhythms of words, they’ll learn to love characters who do silly things and they’ll giggle at funny pictures. They’ll learn there are books about virtually everything in the whole wide world. They’ll learn something else from hearing their parents and other significant people in their lives read to them—they’ll learn to love reading. Since one of the primary indicators of success in school is learning to read, parents are wise to pour themselves into building
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baby’s love of and immersion in books. Many medical professionals believe children can even begin to enjoy language and music before they’re born. It’s never too early to read aloud to baby. Given the importance of baby’s exposure to good books, let’s explore the kinds of books to put into your family’s library. The benefits of board books for babies are many. They’re usually small enough for little hands to hold easily. The pictures are simple and clear and the print is large. The heavy, durable quality of the paper means the books will last through hundreds of readings and can even survive an inadvertent dip in water or a few nibbles from baby’s teeth. In addition you’ll be assured that a board book is appropriate for baby—not too difficult in language and topic.
Know the Classics
When it comes to books for baby there are some classics you just don’t want to miss. Anything by Eric Carle will delight babies. His Very Hungry Caterpillar or The Very Busy Spider are just right for exposure to beautiful pictures and a simple story. Margaret Wise Brown’s Goodnight Moon, Mem Fox’s Hello Baby and Bill Martin books so full of rhythm and rhyme are also classics. Bill Martin’s Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and his collaboration with Eric Carle on Brown Bear, Brown Bear are two selections that should be on every baby library shelf. Other popular titles include Pat the Bunny by Dorothy Kunhardt and The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. Other authors with wonderful books for baby are Tana Hoban, Sandra Boynton and Philip Eastman. There are other books written for the purpose of exposing baby to specific topics or skills. The Baby Gym Books by Sanja Rescek introduce the five senses in titles such as Wiggle and Move, Touch and Tickle, Bounce and Jiggle and Calm and Soothe. My Little Quiet Books by Pockets of Learning teach baby beginning concepts of color, counting, opposites and recognition of animals. Spots and Dots by Chez Picthall are wordless books meant for newborns to babies six months of age. They introduce visual stimulation through high contrast images in black and white and in bold colors. Every book store and library have special sections of books just for baby. For those with tight budgets you might consider regular use of your local library and build a “rotating library” at home. In addition your local library will have read aloud times to introduce you to new titles and teach baby to sit and listen to another adult read.
Skill Building
In addition to the sheer pleasure of hearing books read aloud, babies also love the cuddly closeness of sitting with their readers. They’ll learn to point to
certain objects and characters. In fact there are lots of books for babies and toddlers meant specifically for building recognition of shapes, colors, objects, parts of the body, familiar animals and the like. The skill of hearing the name for an object and then finding it on the page is not only a book skill, it’s also related to beginning math skills such as sorting objects into categories. Many books for babies and toddlers will build skills. Color recognition, shape recognition, and learning to count are early skills necessary for success in school activities later on. The subtle skills of noticing the emotions of characters, the action of a story and lessons learned will also set the stage for later reading comprehension skills. Quality books for your baby are the building blocks of future literacy. Your efforts to make books available and your time spent reading aloud to your baby will be rewarded many times over when it comes time for your child to become an independent reader. You may enjoy going to the website for the American Library Association (www.ala.org). Here you’ll find their book list for babies entitled Born to Read. It includes books in categories such as: • Books with sharp color contrast • Books with bright colors • Books with human faces (studies show babies look longer at these than any other image)
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Choose sturdy board books or washable cloth or vinyl books. Choose bright colors and simple pictures on solid backgrounds. Babies respond to rhythm in language and simple rhymes. Babies enjoy seeing pictures of familiar objects such as animals, food or clothing. Babies love stories about the things they do such as eating, taking a bath or going to sleep. Babies like repetition. They like books with repeated words or phrases. Babies like to touch a variety of textures and help to turn pages in a book. Babies love to read homemade books with pictures of their family members.
Jan Pierce, M.Ed., is a retired teacher and freelance writer. She specializes in articles on parenting, family life and education.
PARENTING
Sing to Your Baby Music and Brain Development BY JAN PIERCE The sweet interaction between a mother and her baby when the mother sings to the infant is a universal behavior. And researchers now know that this simple, most natural activity is mutually beneficial to both mother and child. Singing provides the sensory stimulation that helps baby to focus attention enabling learning, and the mother feels empowered as she creates a positive bond with her baby.
accelerates brain development, especially in language acquisition, reading and math skills. Music provides healthy ways to interact with others, both adults and peers. Moving to music builds motor skills and allows healthy self-expression. Music interactions build memory skills. Music provides a vehicle for the expression of many emotions, especially joy.
Benefits of Musical Experiences
Neuroscientists now believe that crucial brain development takes place in the early years between ages 0-6. These years offer a window of opportunity to build connections in the brain that will serve the child throughout a lifetime. New connections are made in the brain based on what the child sees, hears and touches. Music is a key way to introduce new learning experiences to your child in both fun and productive ways. We now know that children who engage in musical activities from birth to age six have a head start on social competence, cognitive skills and emotional well-being. Besides, music is fun! Here are some games and activities to
But studies are showing that a broad array of musical experiences can build connections in the brains of young children aged 0-6 and that these connections are vitally important for later learning of all kinds. Incorporating music into the fabric of your daily family life can bring social and educational benefits to your children in surprising ways. Soft music can calm and soothe children from fussy babies to high-strung older children, serving as a stress-reducer. Music can help children focus attention, a necessary skill in any learning process. Hearing music and responding to it
Early Brain Development
Music builds connection, both with words and the unconscious mathematics of creating a melody. bring more music into the culture of your family life: Play music for babies and toddlers. Encourage them to sway, bounce, clap and otherwise respond to the rhythms. Make up songs as you go about your daily routines. They might relate to bath or nap times, meal times or play times. “It’s time for your bath, bath, bath,” to the tune of a favorite song. Sing familiar songs and insert silly words. “Mary had a little ____.” Play music and provide household items or simple rhythm instruments for your children to play. Learn songs to sing together as a family. These work wonders during commute times in the car. Sing “movement” songs to build simple dance routines. “Wiggle, hop and turn around.”
According to clinical psychologist Seema Hingorrany, have fun with music because “In the first six years of life, a child’s brain develops more and faster than at any other time in life. The early experiences a child has—the things seen, heard and touched, stimulate the brain, forming connections. Healthy brain development establishes a child’s social competence, cognitive skills and positive emotional well-being.” Let music of all kinds form a backdrop to your daily family life. Have some musical fun with your kids and build their brainpower. Jan Pierce, M.Ed., is a freelance writer specializing in education, parenting and family life topics. She is the author of Homegrown Family Fun and Homegrown Readers. Find Jan at janpierce.net
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The Birth of a Mother Yoga can help childbirth and infant rearing BY HANNAH MUSE
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The journey of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum is undoubtedly one of the most incredible, life-enhancing, fulfilling experiences one can ever experience! And - whether it’s our first pregnancy or our fourth - it can also be a great challenge for our bodies, minds, and emotional life in ways we’ve never experienced; in ways that we don’t always feel ready and resourced to handle without additional support. Luckily there is support waiting for you. Prenatal and Postnatal yoga classes are one of those invaluable support systems your community provides that resource mothers and their families in many beneficial ways. Research shows that Prenatal (during pregnancy) and Postnatal yoga (for mothers and their infants) can help to: reduce anxiety, decrease lower back pain, headaches, nausea and shortness of breath (to name just a few of the evidence-based physical benefits), improve sleep, and increase the inner resiliency the mother needs to cope with stress may arises along the journey. Countless women find a safe, supportive refuge when they attend these mother-focused yoga classes. After facilitating these classes for mothers for nearly a decade, one thing is certain: that although the path of motherhood is a unique journey for every woman, we can’t do it alone. Perhaps that’s why women often tell me and write to me that, in addition to helping with aches and pains, that
they are often surprised to find that the most helpful and treasured aspects of these classes is the opportunity to be in a sacred circle of women who are also being initiated into motherhood - sharing their challenges and raw vulnerability, inspiring hope for each other, reaching out a hand or a Kleenex or a hug - all while we safely move our bodies and breathe together in a sanctuary of well-being and support. Childbirth is not only about birthing a child - it’s also the birth of a Mother. There are prenatal or postnatal yoga class in our area, including at the Pacific Cultural Center (www. pacificcultural.org) for $6 a class for new students. Prenatal classes are welcome to those in all trimesters, while postnatal classes are welcome to mothers and their infants up until crawling. There are also classes at Luma and Sutter. You can learn to assist these yoga classes too Dec. 4-8 for Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training - open to doulas, acupuncturists, healers and healthcare providers, and yoga teachers at the Mount Madonna Center alongside a faculty of specialists in childbirth, psychology, ayurveda, infant development and more. Hanna Muse is a Registered Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher, Doula, and Teacher of the Mount Madonna Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training.
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Frights of passage A History of Being Scared, Madame Tussaud to Santa Cruz Dark Rides BY JOHN KOENIG
effects. The Boardwalk started getting truly serious about fright-making in 1996 when a stand-alone, Halloween season walkthrough called Terror on Beach Street was erected in the parking lot. It returned every year until 2001. It featured an inner courtyard filled with terrors that included zombies emerging from graves and enacted executions by decapitation and electric chair. Unlike today’s attractions it featured live actors as the monsters, and fewer mechanical effects. The Beach Street haunted house was where the Boardwalk’s philosophy of creating more eeriness and jolts, with no blood and less gore was developed.
TOTS TO TEENS The Boardwalk offers thrills in the dark for even the littlest fun-seekers. The vintage Cave Train ride is a place for kids to enter a dark and mysterious place without the sights and shocks of the ghostly themed rides. The spooks start appearing in Ghost Blasters, where black-light glowing apparitions await in an interactive shooting gallery ride that’s perfect for cartoon-loving kids. The Haunted Castle is where the real scares begin, as riders are taken through room after room of macabre scenes meant to elicit more “eeks” than “shrieks” in keeping with the Boardwalk’s And then, when kids are old enough, and have survived the Haunted Castle, it’s time for
the Fright Walk. The original Fright Walk, recommended for 13 and up, opened in 2004, but was relocated in 2016-17 into the larger subterranean dungeon it occupies today. It now lurks near the entrance to the park, guarded by menacing gargoyles. It’s a walk-through journey into darkness—very dark darkness—with jump-scares, mazes, and shocking scenes throughout. Those passing the threshold of Fright Walk will be engulfed in pitch black, so warn kids of all ages to take care not to walk face-first into a wall or smack nose-to-nose into a mirror. If you can’t endure the suspense of not knowing what’s coming, you might be grateful for a smartphone flashlight app. You might even bring a mini flashlight to dispel the gloom. (But do you really want to?) Don’t expect costumed Fright Walk workers to jump out from a dark corner to scare the jeepers out of you. Your companions and other fright walkers are likely to be the only living souls you’ll encounter inside. Make no mistake; the Fright Walk is not a kiddie attraction! It’s not recommended for pre-teens. But if your monster-loving middle-schooler can’t be talked out of entering, be warned: there’s no refunds for the faint of heart who can’t make it to the Final Exit. The Boardwalk dark rides are open through October on Saturday and Sunday only from 11 am to 7 pm.
Do you or don’t you dare to enter the Fright Walk? It’s part of the local history of scary rides. Photo: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Dark and shadowy places have always held a fascination for those who dare to enter them. Caverns and caves, moonlit graveyards, ominous forests, and abandoned houses were the “haunted attractions” that inspired dares to enter in the days long before amusement parks, movies, or even electric lights. Ghost stories told around campfires were the main source of supernatural chills until around 200 years ago, when a legendary wax museum, Madame Tussaud’s in London, England, presented a Chamber of Horrors—scenes of historical executions and murders. In the 1890s, a new kind of liveaction theater shocked and terrorized audiences in Paris, France. Called the Grand Guignol (pronounced: geenyole), it quickly became notorious for gory special effects during macabre enactments of violence and murder, often causing audience members to faint from shock. In the 1930s, the Halloween tradition of turning peoples’ own homes into haunted entertainments began, but the first hugely influential Haunted Attraction was Disneyland’s Haunted
Mansion (inspired by our nearby Winchester House) that opened in 1969. But that was almost 40 years after Santa Cruz’s first scary ride at the Boardwalk.
YEARS OF FEARS For over 80 years, the Boardwalk has been creating dark and scary places to thrill and chill. It all began with a spooky ride called Dante’s Inferno—A Trip to Hades, opened in 1932 by Ed “Doc” Reicher, a Boardwalk concessionaire, in a converted four-lane bowling alley. Two years later, Reicher redesigned his ride with a new theme and new name—Laff Land—replacing demons and devils with crazy clowns. The attraction became so popular that the Boardwalk owners, The Seaside Company, took over the ride and made it their own, ending Doc Reicher’s lease on the space. By the 1950s, pirates had invaded. The Boardwalk’s cavernous ride was renamed Pirate’s Cove, until ghosts and ghoulies returned to inhabit the Haunted Castle we know today. The ride has gotten bigger and better in succeeding decades, nearly twice the side of the original, and filled with the latest special GrowingUpSC.com | OCTOBER 2019
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PREGNANCY AND BIRTH GUIDE BIRTH PREPARATION & RESOURCES Birth Network of Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz www.birthnet.org Providing information, education, and advocacy for safe, empowering, joyful birth. Visit our website for an extensive listing of “Mother-Friendly,” pregnancy, birth and postpartum related service providers and find out how to become an informed healthcare consumer! Visit Birth Network’s upcoming events page to register for events, such as, Bellies, Birth & Babies and bimonthly Meet the Doulas. Sign up for our newsletter online and look for us on Facebook. Beth Lilienthal SantaCruzBabyDoula.com 831-588-7367 Postpartum doula care for the whole family. Being able to bridge the time of pregnancy with parenthood is key to developing love in the home; this love spreads both into the family and the greater community. Trained as an infant care specialist, I help families transition comfortably into parenthood, during the first few days, weeks and months.I am also committed to continuing education. This allows me to offer a variety of resources to you and your family. I am certified through Doulas of North America (DONA) in postpartum care. Peanuts and Parents - Birth Photography and Doula Services 510.421.9092 www.peanutsandparents.com Cristy Solomon is a student midwife offering birth photography and experienced doula support to all families, encouraging them to empower themselves throughout the childbearing year. Pregnancy Resource Center of Santa Cruz County 1570 Soquel Dr. Ste 3, Santa Cruz 95065 138-B Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz 95060 831.475.2200 or 831-454-8481 Santacruzprc.org Trusted by women for over 36 years, Pregnancy Resource Center provides
competent and compassionate medical care. Our services include pregnancy options, pregnancy tests, ultrasound, nurse consultations, counseling, prenatal care, perinatal education, social service education, material assistance, referrals for housing, legal assistance and other community resources. Presumptive Eligibility and Medi-Cal provider. Hablamos Espanol
Nursing Mothers Counsel 831.688.3954 www.nursingmothers.org Our goal is to help mothers and their babies enjoy a relaxed and happy feeding relationship. Our help is provided by telephone, text, email, Facebook and in-home visits. NMC services are provided without fee or obligation.” Breastfeeding and Lactation Support La Leche League 831.425.3088 Do you need help with a breastfeeding question? La Leche League has many sources of breastfeeding information. All women interested in breastfeeding are encouraged to attend group meetings and babies are always welcome. La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. If you would like breastfeeding help, please contact La Leche League. Mothers’ Milk Bank Valley Medical Center, San Jose 877.375.6645 Mothers’ Milk Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit tissue bank providing safe and processed breast milk for babies and others who are under the care of a health care professional. This organization, known as the San Jose Mothers’ Milk Bank, was established in 1974 in San Jose, California to collect excess breast milk from volunteer breastfeeding mothers, store the breast milk for optimal nutritional value, process the breast milk to remove viruses and bacteria that may cause illness and distribute donor human milk to hospitals and families. As a charter member of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA), our standards of processing donated breast milk is the basis of operation for milk banking organizations.
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It’s not just newborns entering a brave new world—their parents are too. And they are faced with all kinds of questions as they take on their biggest adventure. Where can I get breastfeeding advice? What do I do about vaccines? Can I find a quality day care? What about kids’ teeth? What kind of classes can we take together? Does playing music in the womb really help? Is a two-month-old ready to start applying to Ivy League colleges? We can’t answer all of them, but our local providers sure can help. Our focus in the yearly Pregnancy & Birth Guide is to hook you up with professionals who can help guide you along the best path for your children’s and your future. Luckily, we have many great providers in Santa Cruz County who will help your kids grow up. Financial Assistance Medi-Cal Access Program (MCAP) 800.433.2611 www.mcap.dhcs.ca.gov You have a baby on the way! The State of California wants to help you get good health care during your pregnancy. Going without prenatal care can cause many problems for you and your baby. Studies show that women who do not get prenatal care often have more complicated (and expensive) births. If you don’t have insurance to cover your pregnancy and you are not receiving no-cost MediCal or Medicare Part A and Part B, the Medi-Cal Access Program (MCAP) may be the helping hand you and your baby need. MCAP can also help if you have other health insurance that doesn’t cover maternity services or with a maternityonly deductible or co-payment greater than $500. Check with your other health insurance plan to see if your deductible or co-payment is for maternity-only services.
NEW PARENT SUPPORT & SERVICES Child Care Information and Referral Switchboard Watsonville: 831.724.2997 x210 Santa Cruz: 831.466.5820 The Child Development Resource Center operates the Child Care Switchboard which offers families referrals and information about early education and afterschool programs in our community. This information helps families make informed choices based on child and family needs. CDRC provides opportunities for program directors, teachers, aides, and family child care providers to attend research-based workshops on prekindergarten skill development in literacy, mathematics, science, child assessment, working with children with special needs, and infant/toddler care giving. Children’s Dentistry 7545 Soquel Dr, Aptos 831.6622900 www.santacruzkidsdentist.com We provide comprehensive dentistry in a caring environment for children of all ages. We are preventive-dentistry oriented and very thorough in our evaluations
and consultations. We have a pediatric anesthesiologist on our premises and are able to treat special, challenging children safely and comfortably under a general anesthesia. We have a 24-hour emergency service available for all of our patients.
Dientes Community Dental Care 1830 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz (near Marshalls) 831.464.5409 dientes.org Dientes Community Dental Care is a full-service dental clinic located in midSanta Cruz County. We practice whole family dentistry including kids, adults, and seniors; but children hold a special place in our heart – half of our patients are young children seen by our experienced pediatric dentists. As a non-profit dental clinic, our focus is on high-quality, low-cost dental services, including exams, x-rays, fillings, sealants, and root canals. We accept Medi-Cal and we have sliding scale fees for uninsured patients. Dientes is open 6 days a week. We offer bi-lingual services – Se Habla Español! Dientes, providing dignity through dentistry for 27 years. First 5 Santa Cruz County 831.465.2217 www.first5scc.org First 5 Santa Cruz County promotes the healthy development of children from birth to age 5. Parents and caregivers of newborns can contact First 5 to receive a free “Kit for New Parents” with parenting videos, children’s books, information on caring for babies and local resources. First 5 also offers parenting support through the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, a world-renowned program that strengthens families by building positive relationships. To find Triple P classes or quick tips, visit http://triplep.first5scc.org or www. facebook.com/triplepscc Live Oak Acupuncture & Healing Arts 6892 Soquel Ave, Suite B, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 marciaconnelly.com 831-818-7051 Acupuncture is a powerful relaxation tool to have during pregnancy and birth prep. It is more than just needles; it is a reminder to slow down, be present in your body, show up to whatever pathways your labor and birth take and in this process, to connect with your resilience.
Monarch Services 1.888.900.4232 24-Hour Bilingual Crisis Line
PREGNANCY AND BIRTH GUIDE Offers immediate crisis response to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through a 24-hour crisis line, including emergency response to law enforcement or medical facilities, and accompaniment to forensic rape examinations. Support services include emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault and their children, peer counseling, advocacy, information, referrals, dropin support groups, and assistance with restraining order applications.
Parents Center of Santa Cruz and Watsonville Santa Cruz-831.426.7322 (24-hr) Watsonville-831.724.2879 24-hr Professional counseling for parents and families. Parent support groups, parenting skill classes, education and counseling for prevention of child abuse and strengthening of families. Perinatal Mental Health Task Force in Santa Cruz 831.454.4331 Santa Cruz has recently convened a new Perinatal Mental Health Task Force. Our goal is to raise community awareness of prenatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders and expand resources and support systems for new mothers and families in our community. The task force is open to professionals working with new families and to community members with interest in perinatal wellness. We meet bimonthly at Sutter Hospital. For more information please contact: Nancy Diehl PHN. Mount Madonna Institute 445 Summit Road Watsonville, CA 95076 Pacific Cultural Center 1307 Seabright Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Wednesdays 12 pm Prenatal Yoga (all trimesters) Wednesdays 10 am Postnatal Yoga (Mama + Baby) at Pacific Cultural Center AND Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training annually at Mount Madonna Center 831-426-8893 Supportive sanctuary for mothers to move, breathe and connect with others navigating motherhood. No experience necessary. Prenatal classes welcome to women throughout all trimesters. Postnatal classes for mothers and their infants, 6-weeks to crawling. Led by Hannah Muse, certified Prenatal yoga teacher, mindfulness coach, doula and mother. Known for her depth of k and hcompassionate way of holding space for all mothers, regardless of their story or circumstance, Hannah has been voted best yoga teacher in Santa Cruz for several years. She leads the the Prenatal+Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training at Mount Madonna:institut December 4-8, 2019 for Level 1.
SPORTS, PLAY AND FUN Adventure Sports Unlimited 303 Potrero St, Suite 15 Santa Cruz, CA 831-458-3648 Adventure Sports Swim Babies Adventure Sports Unlimited (ASU) welcomes the youngest swimmers, ages 4 months to 3 years, to our Swim Babies – parent/infant swim class. The best way to comfortably introduce a young child to water is at their own pace. Our Swim Babies classes are designed so the parent is the direct instructor to their child while an ASU instructor moves between parentchild pairs. The Swim Babies have exclusive access to our 90-degree pool. The Swim Babies is offered throughout the swim year from January to December on Saturday and Sundays, and seasonally on Tuesday/ Thursday. Jim Booth Swim School Harvey West pool in Santa Cruz and Watsonville 831.722.3500 www.jimboothswimschool.com Be a water wonder! From our Little Otters swim class for parents and their babies to Aquaphobics, our adult beginner class, the whole family splashes together at Jim Booth swim school. Little Otters is a gentle introduction to our 94-degree pools that will make you confident that you are guiding your infant to a happy water experience. Our group lessons emphasize quality swimming in an exciting class taught by our caring, well-qualified teachers. The whole family can swim at Jim Booth Swim School! Junebug’s Gym 831.464.BUGS (2847) 3910 Portola Dr., Stes. 2 & 3, Santa Cruz www.junebugsgym.com Did you know? Activities for babies and toddlers that stimulate balance, movement, and core strength activate the brain for higher learning concepts and lead to later success in school. Join us at June Bug’s Gym for Inchworms — our baby development classes — for crawlers to wobbly walkers.
Santa Cruz Gymnastics Center 2750 B Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz 831.462.0655 Scgym.com We at Santa Cruz Gymnastics Center understand how important physical movement is to develop a healthy brain in children. Healthy brain development leads to proficiency in learning and overall confidence to lead a successful life and begins at birth. Our Kinderstars program is carefully designed to guide parents and their young children 1 – 3yrs of age through meaningful movement experiences. Each class offers a wide range of sensory integration activities through the usage of our gymnastics equipment and props such as trampolines, balance beams, parallel bars, ladders, slides, a huge foam pit, bubbles, tunnels, balls, hoops, ribbons, scarves and much more! Music and movement are incorporated to ensure a well-rounded experience. Check out our website to see what’s available for your young toddler today. Tender Blossoms Preschool and Daycare 116 Trescony Street, Santa Cruz 95060 (831) 239-0117
Tenderblossomspreschool@gmail.com Tenderblossomspreschool.com Lic# 444414540 A mixed-age, play-based program on the west side of Santa Cruz, with infant and toddler care for ages six months to two years, and a hybrid Waldorf inspired, nature-based Preschool curriculum. Organic meals provided, full or part-time. Private tours offered weekly. Wonderland Toys & Classroom Resources (831) 316-7261 4101-B2 Soquel Dr (at 41st and Soquel) www.wonderlandsantacruz.com info@wonderlandsantacruz.com Wonderland Toys & Classroom Resources has a wonderful selection of developmentally-appropriate baby toys and learning materials, including: clutching toys, silicone teethers, amber necklaces, soft lovies, shape sorters, push and pull toys, bath toys, pacifier friends, swaddle blankets, rattles and more! Thanks for shopping at our local, familyowned shop!
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OCTOBER CALENDAR TUESDAY 1 UCSC Arboretum: Community Day 9am-5pm. UCSC Arboretum. 1st Tuesday. The Arboretum is open without charge to visitors. Exploring Big Basin 9:30am-2pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Big Basin State Park. Learn about redwoods, forest plants, fires, geology, history and more on these fun, varied hikes with docent Diane Shaw. Hikes are 5-8 miles and last up to 5 hours. Meet at park headquarters. Rain or shine, but strong winds may cancel. Toddler Time 10am-11am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte Library. A weekly program for families with children ages 1-3 years old. It includes music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and fun for your child and you as well as social time with other children and their caregivers. Preschool Storytime 10am-11am Aptos Library; 10:30am-11:30am Scotts Valley Library. Ongoing Tuesdays. We will read books, sing songs and make a simple craft. For 3-5 year olds. New Parents with Babies 3 Weeks to 4 Months 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Sutter Room at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center. Classes are drop-in (no pre-reg required) donations accepted (no required fee). 477-2900 Chanticleer Ave. Locals “Seymour” in October 10am5pm. Seymour Center. Santa Cruz County locals can visit for free from Oct 1 through Oct 4. Simply present a current photo ID showing Santa Cruz County residence. Current student ID from any school in Santa Cruz County or current utility bills are also valid proof of residence. Guests of county residents must pay regular admission prices. Ask Us: Downtown Outreach Worker Office Hours 10am-6pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Library. An Encompass Downtown Outreach worker will be available for questions about connecting to social services, county mental health, addiction recovery options, housing applications, the Homeward Bound and more. For more info contact Jesse at koshlaychukj@santacruzpl.org Downtown Tuesdays 10am-10pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Santa Cruz. Featuring specials all day throughout Downtown – come relax and meet your friends in your Downtown. Free Children’s Oriental Medicine Treatments 10:15am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Five Branches University. Appointments now available for children to receive gentle Oriental Medicine treatments from Dr. Sally Sherriff, L.Ac, DAOM. Free-no cost Holistic Pediatric Treatments in front of a friendly group of students. Lifestyle, herbal
& dietary recommendations also given. To make an appointment, contact Five Branches clinic at 831-476-8211. Tumble-On-Tuesdays at JuneBug’s Gym 12pm-3pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. Ages walking to 7 years. Parents may leave children over 3 yrs. Call 464-BUGS (2847) to sign up or drop by junebugsgym Cancer Support Group 12:30pm2pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. WomenCARE’s Office. Open to newly diagnosed women throughout the course of their treatment and up to 4-6 months post-treatment. Pre-registration (office intake and a conversation with the group facilitator) is required. Please call 831-457-2273. Genealogical Society Lecture Series 1pm-3pm. 1st Tuesday. Downtown Library. Learn about a variety of resources, strategies, and tools in the field of family research. Lego and Duplo Fun 1:30pm-3:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte Library. Children learn through play and bricks provide a wonderful link between structure, patterns and imagination. Ages 3 and older as the bricks are very small DIY Crafternoon 2:30pm-4pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Library. Time to get crafty. A Do-It-Yourself craft will be ready and waiting for families, independentminded kids Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Homework Help 3pm-5pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte and Live Oak Library. Bring your assignments to one of our FREE drop-in Homework Help sessions. Students to grade 12. Call 831.427.7717 for more information. Lego Club 3:15pm 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Scotts Valley Library. Directed LEGO construction for kids 7 and older. Each week we will construct models based on a common theme. Lego Club 3:30pm-5pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Boulder Creek Library. Come join in the fun with this directed LEGO club for kids 6 and older. Projects directed by LEGO Steve. Chess Club 3:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Aptos Library. Ages 6-18 learn from a master and practice with peers. Conversations for Change 5:30pm7:30pm. Downtown Library. We will share our own experiences with housing, and how they have shaped our views on solutions. To read the conversation agreements and register, visit the Library website. Stupid Cancer Meetup Organized by Dominican Hospital 6pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Beer Thirty. Young adults with cancer get together with people who “get it.” Stupid Cancer Meetup connects them
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to a local young adult community and peers who understand what they are going through. stupidcancermeetup.org/meetup8fda. Contact: Claire Henry, 831-462-7864 or Claire.Henry@DignityHealth.org. Grupo de apoyo femenino del superviviente 6pm-7:30pm. Martes en curso. En Espanol. Monarch Services ~ Servicios Monarca ofrece un espacio seguro y de apoyo. Gratis. Actividades de cuidado de niños proporcionadas. 1685 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz. 425-4030. 24hr: 888 9004232. Wcs-ddm.org Birth Center Tour 6:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Call to register. Dominican Hospital, 1555 Soquel Dr, SC. 462-7709 Natural Disasters of Santa Cruz County 6:30pm-7:30pm. Scotts Valley Library. Santa Cruz Public Libraries welcomes Professor Gary Griggs, author of Between Paradise and Peril: The Natural Disaster History of the Monterey Bay Region, for a lecture about the history and geology of the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake. Cyber Security Workshop 6:30pm8pm. Aptos Library. Cybersecurity means staying safe online. Learn safe online habits from experts from Library IT. Bring your questions and concerns to the extended Q & A that follows. Divorced Fathers Network 7:308:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Aptos La Selva Fire Dept. DFN provides nonadversarial techniques to achieve healthy co-parenting through a support group network. 6934 Soquel Dr. 234-5578
WEDNESDAY 2 All Together Now 9am-11am. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Family Resource Center. Share the joys and challenges of parenting as we grow and learn together. Drop-in classes in English for kids 0-5 years old. Recommended fee of $3-$7 for those able to pay. 1740 17th Ave. 476-7284.
Latch Clinic 9am-11am. Ongoing Wednesdays. Dominican Rehab Lactation office 610 Frederick St. Receive personalized, one-on-one breastfeeding support from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. A Baby Weigh® scale is also available. Mothersong 9:15am and 10:30am. Ongoing Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tannery #108 Adults/$7-12 Babies/FREE 30 Years so far. Song by song, we celebrate the
culture we make. joya@mothersong.org Capitola Book Discussion Group 10am-11am. 1st Wednesday. Aptos Library due to the closure. Preschool Adventures 10am-11am. Ongoing Wednesdays. Sanctuary Exploration Center. Come enjoy weekly preschool adventures with ocean themed book readings, show-and-tell, and crafts Perfect for kids aged 2-5. Ribbon Arts Guild 10am-1pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Scotts Valley Library. Join Roxanne Langan for ribbon work and hand sewing. Locals “Seymour” in October 10am5pm. Seymour Center. See Oct 1. Triple P @ Together in the Park (dropin playgroup) 10:30am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Felton Covered Bridge Park. Parent education is offered as part of the playgroup led by Mountain Community Resources every Wednesday, April through October. Offered in English or Spanish by Rosa Reyes, Community Bridges. Light snacks will be provided. Mini Mint Mamas Meet Up 10:30am12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Mini Mint. Join us for a fun walking mom group We will meet at Mini Mint then head out along East Cliff for a walk along the ocean with our babes. Join our community of Mamas and enjoy the sunshine Free Family Storytime 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Boulder Creek Library. Preschoolers, home-schoolers, toddlers all welcome at this weekly storytime. We have books for ages 0-6 on hand, a craft that parents and caregivers can do with their kids, and toys on the floor for toddler play. Kids Club for Kids K - 5th grade 1:30pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Hwy 9. Felton Free after school program which includes snacks, free-play, games, crafts, and Bible lessons. For more information call 831-3356900 or go to feltonpresbyterian.org. DIY Crafts 2pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Scotts Valley Library. Time to get crafty. A Do-It-Yourself craft will be ready and waiting for families, independent-minded kids Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Preschool Storytime 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 1. One-on-One Tech Tutoring 11am12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library. A tech savvy librarian will provide instruction in the use of a wide range of technology services. To best support learning, please bring the following items: devices (i.e., laptops, tablets, and/ or smartphones), necessary passwords (Google Play, App Store), and library card First-come, First-served. What If Wednesday 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. A combination of science and art that prompts the wonder and discovery of “what if?” Example “ we add salt to watercolor, or “what if” vegetable oil is put of the paper first, with the watercolor mix with it? Wednesday is when weird wacky science becomes wonderfully wild while art and science are brought together. Cyber Security Workshop 11am12:30pm. Garfield Park Library. See Oct 1. New Moms Support Group 11:30am1pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Dominican Rehab Yoga/Pilates Room. 610 Frederick
OCTOBER CALENDAR St. Free for babies 0-6 months old and their moms to discuss common concerns with other new moms. El Patio De Mi Casa 12pm-2pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Family Resource Center. Inspiring playgroups for moms, dads, caregivers and children 0-5 years old. Instructor: Yolanda Provoste-Fuentes. Recommended fee of $3-$7 for those able to pay. Drop-in. Classes facilitated in Spanish. 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz. 476-7284 Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym 12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. Explore the world of early motor skill development and support visual and auditory development through ramps, rocker balls, parachute play, music, and more. $12 drop in $10 with Inchworm punch card. junebugsgym.com Volunteer Housing Navigators 12:30pm-2:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Downtown Library. Work with a “housing navigator,” who can help you set goals, overcome barriers, access documents and search for opportunities, helping you to transition back into housing, health and wellness. Santa Cruz Farmers Market 1pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Cedar and Lincoln St. Kids Club for Kids K - 5th Grade 1:30pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Hwy 9. Felton Free after school program which includes snacks, free-play, games, crafts, and Bible lessons. For more information call 831-3356900 or go to feltonpresbyterian.org. DIY Crafts 2pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Scotts Valley Library. Time to get crafty. A Do-It-Yourself craft will be ready and waiting for families, independentminded kids Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Nature Art with Sue 3pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. Sue introduces new projects that explore art in nature and nature in art. The classes are aligned to STEAM objectives (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) objectives. R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail 3pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library and Downtown Library. R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Sessions are by appointment only. Contact Programs 831.427.7717 or pro@santacruzpl.org to make an appointment for a 25 minute session. Code.org 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Library. Immerse yourself in a world of your choosing- be it Minecraft, Star Wars, Frozen or other fantasy worlds . Utilizing block code, we will learn the fundamentals of computer science through games. Ages 8 to 18. No registration required. First come first served. For more information contact: Julie Soto sotoj@ Santacruzpl.org 831-427-7700 x 7649 or Live Oak Library 831-427-7711 Circus Arts Class with Rock Lerum 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Orchard School. Includes juggling, unicycling, stilt walking, and more. Drop-in basis. Please contact the school at 688-1074, or orchardschoolaptos.org for more info. Afterschool STEAM 3:30pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library. NotSo Simple Machines: Create and motorize
devices using simple machines (levers, pulleys, gears & swivels). Ages 8 to 12. EV3 Robotics: Create advanced mechanical devices and program motors with Lego Mindstorms. Limited kits available on a 1st come basis. Participants must have attended at least 4 Not-So Simple Machines projects. Ages 10 to 17. Wednesday Night Sailboat Races 5:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays through October. Santa Cruz Harbor, 135 5th Ave, Santa Cruz. Harbor restaurants & the beach are great viewing areas to watch the sailboat races against the setting sun. Evening Indie/Documentary Movie 5:30pm-7pm. 1st Wednesday. La Selva Beach Library. For more information and/ or movie selection & age appropriateness, call 831.427.7710. Female Survivor Support Group 6pm-7:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Monarch Services. Safe, supportive space for survivors of sexual assault or domestic violence. Childcare provided. 1685 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz. 425-4030. 24hr: 888 900-4232. Wcs-ddm.org Foster Parent Orientation Meeting 6pm-8pm. 1st Wednesday. Live Oak Family Resource Center. There is a need for loving, stable families to care for children of all age groups all over Santa Cruz County. Be an adoptive or foster parent to a child, adolescent or teen. 1740 17th Ave., Santa Cruz. For information or to sign up for an orientation, please go to fostercare4kids.com or call 345-2700. Be Natural Music Concert Fundraiser 6pm-8pm. Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta Bar. We’re back for another fun show at Kianti’s Come & enjoy the atmosphere, food & drinks Please find the flier at the web address below and present it when dining & our scholarship fund will get a percentage of all orders placed Bands Performing: Insomnia, Next Exit, Flatline, Shattered, Space Monkeys & FUZZ. benaturalmusicsantacruz. com/events Board in the Library 6:30pm-8:30pm. Scotts Valley Library. Adults need playtime too Come play with us for hours of tabletop gaming fun. Bring your favorite board game or play some of the library’s many games. No prior gaming experience is necessary.
THURSDAY 3 Food Addicts Anonymous Meeting 9am. Ongoing Thursdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church. A 12-step group that helps people not eat addictively one day at a time. There are no fees. foodaddicts.com. 420 Melrose. Entrance is through the yellow gate to the library. Mothersong 9:15am and 10:30am. Ongoing Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tannery #108 Adults/$7-12. See Oct 2. Toddler Time 10am-11am. Ongoing Thursdays. Aptos and Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 1. New Parents with Babies 4 Months to 9 Months 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. Sutter Room at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center. Classes are drop-in (no pre-reg required). 477-2229. Working Together 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. Downtown Library. Information navigation and social support open to all. Work individually with an information advocate on any information need: (housing search, application, resume?).
Locals “Seymour” in October 10am5pm. Seymour Center. See Oct 1. Preschool Storytime 10:30am-11:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. Downtown Library. See Oct 1.
Entre Nosotras 6pm-8pm. 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. WomenCARE’s Watsonville Office. Open to Spanishspeaking women with all kinds of cancer. Groups are led in Spanish and meet at our Watsonville office. Please call 831-761-3973 for details. Citizen Science 6:30pm-8pm. 1st Thursday. Downtown Library. A presentation and Q&A with local experts and researchers in the field discussing life science, ecology, geology, genetics, climatology and more. A collaboration between the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, SCCMOD, and UCSC.
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Trivia on Tap 6pm-7:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Steel Bonnet Brewing Company. Bring your friends, form a team (or take it on solo), and compete against other groups to win the grand prize. Tech Talks: iPhone 101 11am-12:30pm. Garfield Park Library. In this hand-on workshop you will get to know the basic features and settings of your Apple mobile device. The meeting space at this library is limited, so preferece will be given to those that sign-up in advance from the library’s calendar website. Creative Exploration 12pm-1pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. Children may let their natural curiosity flow as they explore how art and science materials work together. Some of the best child projects are related to some or all of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art and math. Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym 12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 2. DIY Crafts 3pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Boulder Creek Library. See Oct 2. Code.org 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Aptos Library. See Oct 2. Kids Create 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Garfield Park Library. For kids 5 - 12 years old. This week we will make SLIME Make sure to wear appropriate clothing as it will be messy. Tales to Tails 3:30pm-4:30pm. Live Oak Library. Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive, non-judgmental reading partners for children reading aloud. Children have individual 20-minute appointments to sit with a dog and read. Registration required. To register, e-mail tales2tails@santacruzpl.org or call 831-427-7717. Lego NXT Robotics 3:30pm-5pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Branciforte Library. With a focus on creative and engineering skills, kids ages 8-18 will learn about robotics and programming. We will break into teams of two, build our robots, program them over the course of several weeks and then use original programming for a robot battle at the end.
Toddler Time 10am-11am. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Library. See Oct 1. Age Well, Drive Smart 10am-12pm. Aptos Library. Designed to provide mature drivers with the keys to driving safer and driving longer. Topics will include: How to tune up driving skills, refreshing knowledge of the rules of the road, learning about normal, age related physical changes and how to adjust them, when it may be time to limit or stop driving. Free. Reserve a spot in the class by calling: 831-662-0511. Ask Us: Downtown Outreach Worker Office Hours 10am-5pm. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Library. See Oct 1. Locals “Seymour” in October 10am5pm. Seymour Center. See Oct 1. Free First Friday 10am-10pm. Santa Cruz MAH. Explore three floors of exhibitions for free and dig into a hands-on activity that’s great for all ages. Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. Join us for this fun and informative guided half-mile stroll through a magnificent old-growth redwood forest. Hwy 236 at 21600 Big Basin Way. 338-8883. The MAKE Lab 11am-4pm. Scotts Valley Library. The makerspace offers a variety of tools and materials for STEAM-based projects Bring your own craft or project to work on in a creative environment, test out new tools before investing in your own, or come in to learn, explore, and have fun Infant/Toddler Workshop 11am11:45am. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. Early Childhood Exploration (0-3). Come and enjoy this fun exploration-based program for infant and toddlers Your young child will have the opportunity to engage in fascinating explorations of light and shadows. Your child will have the opportunity to explore open-ended materials in a safe space while developing skills and exploring cognitive concepts such as cause and effect. Sack Puppet Making 11:45am-12:15pm. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. Join Puppet Master, Ricki Vincent and his staff and create imaginationinspired Sack Puppets. Fun n’ Tumble Open Gym 12pm-3pm. Ongoing Fridays. JuneBugs Gym 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. Ages: walking to 7 years. Parents may leave children over 3 yrs. Parents can drop off their children for 1, 2 or all 3 hours for tumbling fun Call 464-BUGS (2847) to sign up or drop by/ junebugsgym
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Kids Create 2pm-4pm. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. Join us to make something creative or make a new discovery Ages 6-12 year. Parents will need to remain available throughout the program, and will be helping children under 6. We provide materials to explore creativity, build things, and make discoveries. Watsonville Farmers Market 2pm7pm. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Watsonville Plaza. This market is in the heart of the famously bountiful Pajaro Valley. Peaceful and family-oriented, the Hispanic heritage of this community gives this market a “mercado” feel. You’ll find a large variety of Latin American treats, including some lesser known dishes such as pambasos, huarache and chicharrones. Tales to Tails 3pm-4pm. Aptos Library. See Oct 3. First Friday: The Natural History of Natural Disasters 5pm-7pm. SC Museum of Natural History. Explore the natural history of natural disasters in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free admission and refreshments during this drop-in event as you engage with a special exhibit commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake and explore earthquakes, sea level rise, wildfires, and emergency response with local experts. Fall Girl Scout Overnight. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. If you’re a Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette or Senior, come out and join the fun. Register at beachboardwalk.com/Girl-Scout-Overnights
SATURDAY 5 Aptos Farmers Market 8am-12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Cabrillo College. Featuring more than 90 vendors, supplying a variety of fresh produce, prepared goods, items for the home. Live music, coffee, fresh baked goods. Giant Puppet and Costume Show 3-5pm in the Courtyard at the Capitola Mall. The Puppetry Institute is celebrating going into our third year in the Santa Cruz community with the October edition of “Imaginarium!” Come get in the spirit of things by joining us in showing off the diversity and craftsmanship in what we do with our imaginations. Imaginarium is a Free Family Friendly event so there will be a free Family engagement workshop for the best Family Costume! 1855 41st ave Capitola 95010. Annual SF Team Hope 5k Walk & Fun Run 9am. Sports Basement Presidio, 610 Old Mason St, San Francisco. Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s (HDSA) signature grassroots fundraising campaign to provide hope and support for those touched by Huntington’s disease (HD). All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by HD and their families. UCSC Garden Tour 9am. 1st Saturday. UCSC Arboretum. Sometimes you will see New Zealand, South Africa, or California and Australia. Sometimes you might see combinations of several gardens or the developing World Conifer Collection or Rare Fruit Garden. Requires admission to the Arboretum.
Open Gym 9am-12 pm. Ongoing Saturdays. JuneBug’s Gym. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. Ages walking to 8 years old (or 80 lbs.). Parents can drop off for up to 3 hours for tumbling fun Call 464-BUGS (2847) to sign up or drop by. junebugsgym.com Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market 9am1pm. Ongoing Saturdays. SV Community Center parking lot. Join the SV Public Library for story time, enjoy some live music, get your face painted and get fresh food. Westside Farmers Market 9am-1pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr. Drop-In Crafts 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Saturdays. Live Oak Library. Nature crafts for children aged 3-10. Explore a variety of arts and crafts inspired by nature. Sometimes these will be led by staff or volunteers, and other times they will be DIY. Adults should be available to help with young children. Community Poetry Circle 10am-12pm. 1st Saturday. Downtown Library. Join the circle led by local poet, Magdalena Montagne, for this free workshop. Create your poems in a friendly supportive atmosphere. All levels welcome. Saturdays in the Soil 10am-12pm. SC Museum of Natural History. Come and help our native plant garden grow You bring the people power, we’ll show you all there is to know about native plants and sustainable gardening. All ages welcome, no experience necessary. Piggie Pie: The Musical 10:30am-11am. Aptos Library. Come cheer on our little plump piggies as they escape the hungry witch Geared for primary aged children, Pre-K to 2nd graders, but of course, everyone is welcome Ohlone Plant Use 10:30am-1:30pm. Big Basin State Park. Docent Eva Fewel will have plant samples and tools that local Native Californians used. Learn how they collected, processed and used local plants. Coast Nature Hike 11am-1pm. Wilder Ranch. On this 2.5 mile family friendly 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. DIY Crafts 11am-1pm Garfield Park Library; 11am-4pm Branciforte Library. Ongoing Saturdays. See Oct 2. Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Oct 4. Open Studios: North County 11am5pm. A free self-guided tour, produced by Arts Council Santa Cruz County, that invites the public into more than 300 artist studios across Santa Cruz County. Pick up the Open Studios artist guide around town or download the app to plan your visits. Ann Ostermann, 831-475-9600 x17, ann@ artscouncilsc.org. Felling the Giants 11:30am. Big Basin State Park. Join Docent Paul Fewel as he tells stories of the logging days and demonstrates how loggers were able to fell these giants—without chainsaws You get to use some tools too Old Growth Redwoods Tour 12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Henry Cowell State Park. One of our knowledgeable and friendly docents will lead you through the wondrous old growth forest and answer any questions you may have. Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike 12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Big Basin State
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Park. This moderately paced hike will be individually tailored to your group. Based on group size, experience level, and weather conditions, we will choose from the many trails that explore the park’s most scenic areas. Bring water and good hiking shoes. Meet at park headquarters. Ranch Tours 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Wilder Ranch. Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1859 Gothic Revival farmhouse, 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. Open Art at the MOD 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. There is no coloring within the lines during Open Art. We let the children’s imaginations soar through art projects. Origami Club 1pm-3pm. 1st Saturday. Aptos Library. Make beautiful creations in this ancient oriental art of paper folding. We will also demonstrate more contemporary arts of book folding and 3-D modular origami. The Santa Cruz Comedy Festival Presents: Comedians Writing Words in Bars 4:30pm-5:30pm. Bookshop Santa Cruz. Appearing will be authors and comics Matt Balaker, Dave Nihil, and Nina G., hosted by DNA. Now in its 6th year, The Santa Cruz Comedy Festival takes a giant leap forward with multiple day events, venues, podcasts and surprise comedians... stay tuned
Sunday Seaside Crafts 1pm-3pm. Ongoing Sundays. Seymour Center. Come create and take home a fun souvenir, an activity for the whole family to share. One-on-One Tech Tutoring 1pm-3pm. Ongoing Sundays. Downtown Library. See Oct 2. DIY Crafts 1pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Sundays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 2. Downtown Maker’s Market 1pm-7pm. 1st Sunday. Pacific Avenue. There will be vendors selling handmade items; such as clothing, jewelry and one of a kind treasures Watsonville Nature Walks 1:30pm. Ongoing Sundays. Watsonville Nature Center (30 Harkins Slough Road). Come experience the incredible bird life that the Wetlands of Watsonville have to offer. The wetland system of sloughs and their uplands offer breeding and year-round habitat for over 220 species of shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors and song birds.
SUNDAY 6 Live Oak Farmers Market 9am-1pm. Ongoing Sundays. 15th and Eastcliff Dr. Overeaters Anonymous 9:05am10:15am. Ongoing Sundays. Sutter Maternity & Surgical Center. Come join us for a friendly, FREE, 12-Step support group with the solution. Teens and adults welcome. Includes compulsive overeating, anorexia and bulimia. 2900 Chanticleer Ave 429-7906 santacruzoa.org The Road Less Traveled: A Dog Friendly Walk 9:30am-11:30am. Ongoing Sundays. Big Basin State Park. Ongoing Sundays. We tour stunning oldgrowth redwood groves along beautiful Opal Creek. We’ll discuss redwood ecology and park history while exploring the deep shade of the redwood forest. This is a fun and easy, 3-mile walk. Open Studios: North County 11am5pm. See Oct 5. Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Oct 4. Open Art at the MOD 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 5. Ranch Tours 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Wilder Ranch. Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1859 Gothic Revival farmhouse, 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. Bachata by the Sea 1pm-3pm (picnic) 3pm-4pm (class) 4pm-7pm (dancing). Ongoing Sundays. 106 Beach St. Free Bachata dance class, followed by 3 hours of non-stop social dancing Before the dancing starts we will do a fun Beach Picnic.
Tour of the UCSC Farm 2pm-3:30pm. 1st Sunday. UCSC Hay Barn. Enjoy a free tour of the UCSC Farm. Advisory Council of Teens, East Region 2pm-4pm. 1st Sunday. Aptos Library. Open to all young adults, ages 12-18 in the Live Oak, Soquel, Capitola, Aptos and La Selva Beach areas. This is a good opportunity for students to fulfill community service credits, obtain job skills, develop leadership abilities, and acquire college extracurricular experience. imperios@santacruzpl.org Nar-Anon Family Groups 6:30pm8:00pm. Ongoing Sundays. Sutter Hospital. A 12-step program/support group for friends and families who have been affected by the addiction or drug problem of another. Meets in Sutter Room. 2900 Chanticleer Avenue. Newcomers, please come 15 minutes early to get acquainted.
MONDAY 7 Preschool Storytime 10am-11am. Ongoing Mondays. Garfield Park Library. See Oct 1. Toddler Time 10am-11am. Ongoing Mondays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 1. Make Art Monday 11am-12pm. Ongoing Mondays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. Each session, Doris introduces new projects that are educational and fun. All projects incorporate aspects of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art,
OCTOBER CALENDAR Mathematics). Explore the creative human expression of objects through the use of varied artistic mediums. Children will paint, sketch, sculpt, design and assemble as they make new discoveries. Knitting 11:15am-1pm. Ongoing Mondays. Live Oak Library. Get together with other knitters to knit, chat, and make new friends. No registration required. Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym 12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 2. ARM-in-ARM Cancer Support Group 12:30pm-2pm. Ongoing Mondays. WomenCARE Office. Open to women with Advanced, Recurrent, or Metastatic cancer. Pre-registration (office intake and a conversation with the group facilitator) is required. Please call 831-457-2273 to provide us with necessary client information. Ranch Tours 1pm-2pm. Wilder Ranch. See Oct 5. Knitting in the Library 3pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Mondays. Scotts Valley Library. Join us for a knitting party. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome. One-on-One Tech Tutoring 4pm-6pm. Ongoing Mondays. Downtown Library. See Oct 2. Cuéntame un Cuento 5:30pm-6:30pm. Ongoing Mondays. Live Oak Library. Acompáñanos para una hora de cuentos, actividades y canciones en español. Este programa es para niños de 0-8 y sus familias. 8-week Triple P Group: for families with children 2-12 years old 6pm-8pm. Mondays through Oct 28. La Manzana Community Resources, 18 W. Lake Ave, Suite E, Watsonville. Strengthen relationships in your family; Encourage positive behaviors; Teach your child new skills & behaviors; Handle challenging behaviors with greater confidence. To register: Contact Sandra Rodelo at (831) 7242997 x211 or sandrar@cbridges.org or register online at first5scc.org/calendar/parent-trainings
TUESDAY 8 Gateway School Day Tours 9am-11am. Gateway School, 255 Swift Street. We invite you to join us for our October School Day Tours event to experience our dynamic classrooms in action. Come and learn how Gateway School inspires curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through innovative education for a fast-changing world. You will meet teachers, current parents, students and our Head of School. Register at gatewaysc.org Exploring Big Basin 9:30am-2pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Big Basin State Park. See Oct 1. Toddler Time 10am-11am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte Library. See Oct 1. Preschool Storytime 10am-11am Aptos Library; 10:30am-11:30am Scotts Valley Library. Ongoing Tuesdays. See Oct 1. New Parents with Babies 3 Weeks to 4 Months 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Sutter Room at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center. See Oct 1. Ask Us: Downtown Outreach Worker Office Hours 10am-6pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Library. See Oct 1.
Downtown Tuesdays 10am-10pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Santa Cruz. See Oct 1. Tumble-On-Tuesdays at JuneBug’s Gym 12pm-3pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 1. Free Children’s Oriental Medicine Treatments 10:15am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Five Branches University. See Oct 1. Taller de seguridad cibernética 12:30pm-2pm. Downtown Library. Ciberseguridad significa mantenerse seguro en línea. Aprenda sobre hábitos de seguridad en línea con el personal de tecnología de la biblioteca. Traiga sus preguntas e inquietudes. Este taller gratuito será en español. Cancer Support Group 12:30pm-2pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. WomenCARE’s Office. See Oct 1. Lego and Duplo Fun 1:30pm-3:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte Library. See Oct 1. DIY Crafternoon 2:30pm-4pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Library. See Oct 1. Homework Help 3pm-5pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte and Live Oak Library. See Oct 1. Lego Club 3:30pm-5pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Boulder Creek Library. See Oct 1. Chess Club 3:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Aptos Library. See Oct 1. Jennifer & Matt Holm, The Evil Princess vs. the Brave Knight 4pm. Bookshop Santa Cruz. Bestselling authors (and siblings) Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm (Babymouse, Squish, Sunny Side Up) will join us to share their hilarious new picture book, The Evil Princess vs. the Brave Knight—perfect for every parent tired of telling their kids to PLEASE JUST GET ALONG. Tales to Tails 4pm-5pm. Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 3. Stupid Cancer Meetup Organized by Dominican Hospital 6pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Beer Thirty. See Oct 1. Grupo de apoyo femenino del superviviente 6pm-7:30pm. Martes en curso. En Espanol. Monarch Services. Ver Oct 1. Birth Center Tour 6:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Dominican Hospital. See Oct 1. Divorced Fathers Network 7:308:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Aptos La Selva Fire Dept. See Oct 1.
WEDNESDAY 9 Grief After Suicide - Finding Hope and Healing 7:00 - 9:00. Free. Twin Lakes Church, Cabrillo College Dr., Aptos. Please Register At: tlc.org/griefaftersuicide. For questions, please contact Betty Nadeau at: ndbtty@yahoo.com All Together Now 9am-11am, Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Family Resource Center. See Oct 2. Latch Clinic 9am-11am. Ongoing Wednesdays. Dominican Rehab Lactation office 610 Frederick St. See Oct 2. Mothersong 9:15am and 10:30am. Ongoing Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tannery #108 Adults/$7-12. See Oct 2. Preschool Adventures 10am-11am.
Ongoing Wednesdays. Sanctuary Exploration Center. See Oct 2. DIY Crafts 2pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 2 Triple P @ Together in the Park (drop-in playgroup) 10:30am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Felton Covered Bridge Park, corner of Graham Hill Rd and Mt. Hermon Rd (across from Safeway). See Oct 2. Mini Mint Mamas Meet Up 10:30am12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Mini Mint. See Oct 2 Family Storytime 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Boulder Creek Library. See Oct 2. Preschool Storytime 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 2. One-on-One Tech Tutoring 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library. See Oct 2. What If Wednesday 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 2. New Moms Support Group 11:30am1pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Dominican Rehab Yoga/Pilates Room. 610 Frederick St. See Oct 2. Cyber Security Workshop 12pm1:30pm Aptos Library; 5:30pm-7pm Live Oak Library. See Oct 3. El Patio De Mi Casa 12pm-2pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Family Resource Center. See Oct 2. Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym 12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 2. Volunteer Housing Navigators 12:30pm-2:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Downtown Library. See Oct 2. Dance for Parkinson’s 1pm. Ongoing Wednesdays except the first Wednesday of the month. Motion Pacific Dance. Classes are appropriate for anyone with Parkinson’s no matter how advanced. No Dance Experience is Required. Free. Santa Cruz Farmers Market 1pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Cedar and Lincoln St. Kids Club for Kids K - 5th Grade 1:30pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Hwy 9. See Oct 2. DIY Crafts 2pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 2. Tales to Tails 2:40pm-3:40pm. Branciforte Library. See Oct 3. Nature Art with Sue 3pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 2. R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail 3pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library and Downtown Library. See Oct 2. Code.org 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 2. Circus Arts Class with Rock Lerum 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Orchard School. See Oct 2. Afterschool STEAM 3:30pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library. See Oct 2. Wednesday Night Sailboat Races 5:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays through
October. Santa Cruz Harbor, 135 5th Ave, Santa Cruz. See Oct 2. Female Survivor Support Group 6pm7:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Monarch Services. See Oct 2. Scotts Valley Friends of the Library 6:30pm-7:30pm. 2nd Wednesday. Scotts Valley Library. If you are interested in helping your local library, come to the meeting and learn how you can make a difference in your community. All are welcome. “Go To Hell And Turn Left” to screen at the Santa Cruz Film Festival 7pm. Colligan Theater, 1010 River Street. Awardwinning veteran filmmaker Carlo Caldana will present the West Coast premiere of his one-of-a-kind film featuring a deaf character in a physical comedy. In GO TO HELL AND TURN LEFT, a deaf painter named Oif Schmilbliz finds his wife alive two years after her death.
Jordan Peele’s Us: Boardwalk Fright Flicks 8pm. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s Cocoanut Grove. Experience a scary movie in the comfort of the Boardwalk’s Cocoanut Grove. A new, large-venue movie screen inside the Cocoanut Grove may be enjoyed from the comfort of our comfy inflatable lounge chairs, so arrive early for a great seat. Steady your nerves with a specialty cocktail in the adjoining Bay View Lounge, a classic bar reserved for private events. Must be 21 or over. $5.00 Admission. More info: beachboardwalk.com/fright-flicks
THURSDAY 10 Food Addicts Anonymous Meeting 9am. Ongoing Thursdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church. See Oct 3. Mothersong 9:15am and 10:30am. Ongoing Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tannery #108 Adults/$7-12. See Oct 2. Toddler Time 10am-11am. Ongoing Thursdays. Aptos and Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 1. New Parents with Babies 4 Months to 9 Months 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. Sutter Room at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center. See Oct 3. Working Together 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. Downtown Library. See Oct 3.
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Preschool Storytime 10:30am-11:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. Downtown Library. See Oct 1. Adult Book Discussion Group 10:30am-12pm. 2nd Thursday. La Selva Beach Library. For more information and/or book selection, call 831.427.7710. Tech Talks: iPhone Productivity 11am-12:30pm. Garfield Park Library. You will explore the apps that can help you save time and become more organized. The meeting space at this library is limited, so preference will be given to those that signup in advance from the library’s calendar. Creative Exploration 12pm-1pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 3. Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym 12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 2. Aptos Library Book Discussion Group 1pm-2:30pm. 2nd Thursday. Aptos Library. Reading selections will be made by the group with an emphasis on thought provoking fiction and challenging non-fiction. DIY Crafts 3pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Boulder Creek Library. See Oct 2. Kids Create 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Garfield Park Library. See Oct 3. Code.org 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Aptos Library. See Oct 2. Lego NXT Robotics 3:30pm-5pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Branciforte Library. See Oct 3. Tales to Tails 4pm-5:30pm. Garfield Park Library. See Oct 3. Feeling Good Workshops 5:30pm6:45pm. Scotts Valley Library. Feeling Good Therapy Center will be offering a panel discussion to give the community the opportunity to ask questions that would help them with their general needs for the information they are looking for. Trivia on Tap 6pm-7:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Steel Bonnet Brewing Company. See Oct 3. Be Red Cross Ready+Hands Only CPR 6:30pm-8pm. Aptos Library. In this free workshop you will learn how to prepare for a variety of emergencies and natural disasters, what to keep in your emergency bag, and get instruction in hands-only CPR. This is not a CPR certification class.
FRIDAY 11 Birdwatching for Beginners 9am-11am. Wilder Ranch. Be prepared to hike two miles 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 Toddler Time 10am-11am. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Library. See Oct 1. Ask Us: Downtown Outreach Worker Office Hours 10am-5pm. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Library. See Oct 1. Infant/Toddler Workshop 11am11:45am. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 4.
Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Oct 4. Sack Puppet Making 11:45am-12:15pm. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 4. Fun n’ Tumble Open Gym 12pm-3pm. Ongoing Fridays. JuneBugs Gym. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 4. Live Oak Book Group 2pm-3pm. 2nd Friday. Live Oak Library. Reading selections will be made by the group with an emphasis on thought provoking fiction and challenging non-fiction. Check with the front desk staff for the current month’s book selection. Kids Create 2pm-4pm. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 4. Watsonville Farmers Market 2pm7pm. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Watsonville Plaza. See Oct 4. Fall Scout Overnight. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers and Scout family and friends are invited to experience these exciting overnight events. Register atbeachboardwalk. com/Scout-Overnights
SATURDAY 12 USA/Boardwalk Cheer and Dance Competition. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Northern California’s ONLY Cheer & Dance Competition with warm sand, cool surf, and hot rides High school, junior high, all-star, and youth sports teams compete to qualify for 2020 USA National Events. Aptos Farmers Market 8am-12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Cabrillo College. See Oct 5. Backcountry Hike 9am-11am. Wilder Ranch. We’ll explore the natural and cultural history of the upper hills of Wilder Ranch. This hike includes several descents and ascents. Bring water, lunch, and hiking shoes. Open Gym 9am-12 pm. Ongoing Saturdays. JuneBug’s Gym. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 5. Bookshop Santa Cruz Educators Breakfast 9am-12pm. Bookshop Santa Cruz. Cost: $5.00 (purchase tickets Bookshop website). Continental breakfast. A $5-off coupon (valid for any purchase at Bookshop Santa Cruz through 10/31/19). Keynote by Aida Salazar, Bay Area author of The Moon Within. Roundtable discussions. Goodie bags with posters, bookmarks, and other swag. Free kids’ & Young Adult books. A great time with other educators, Bookshop staff, and author Aida Salazar Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market 9am1pm. Ongoing Saturdays. SV Community Center parking lot. See Oct 5. Westside Farmers Market 9am-1pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr. Open Streets 9am-2pm. West Cliff Drive. We’ll be closing the road to cars between Lighthouse Field and Natural Bridges. Walk, play, bike and dance in the streets on a day free from car traffic. Open Streets is fun for the whole family and will feature dozens of awesome local organizations hosting activities and games, live music, and more scopenstreets.org Volunteer with the Trail Crew 9ammid afternoon. 2nd Saturday. Big Basin
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State Park. Please bring your own work gloves, lunch, and water. Join us for a unique perspective of Big Basin, a lively and productive experience with others who share a love of these redwood forests, and the satisfaction of participating in a vital part of the park’s ability to educate and inspire the public River Health Day hosted by the Coastal Watershed Council 9:30am12:30pm. 2nd Saturday. East bank of the San Lorenzo River downstream of the Soquel Avenue Bridge on the Santa Cruz Riverwalk. Plant, water, and weed native plants and remove invasive competitors along the river bank to revitalize the river habitat. Gloves, tools and light refreshments provided. Visit coastalwatershed.org/events for info and to sign up. (831) 464 9200 x104. Yin Yoga for All 10am-11am. 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Scotts Valley Library. Gentle yin yoga and stretches. BYO yoga mat or towel. Good for all ages and abilities. Drop-In Crafts 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Saturdays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 5. Tales to Tails 10am-11:30am. Downtown Library. See Oct 3. Pine Needle Basket Making Workshop 10am-12pm. Henry Cowell State Park. Participate in a marvelous family workshop learning how to make a basket from local ponderosa pine needles. No experience necessary. The class capacity is 20; please arrive on time to reserve your seat. Meet at the visitor center. DIY Crafts 11am-1pm Garfield Park Library; 11am-4pm Branciforte Library. Ongoing Saturdays. See Oct 2. Coast Nature Hike 11am-1pm. Wilder Ranch. See Oct 5. Open Studios: South County 11am5pm. See Oct 5. Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Oct 4. Agricultural History Project 11am-3pm. 2nd Saturday. Agricultural History Museum, 2601 East Lake Avenue, Hwy 152, Watsonville. We have created some unique interactive educational activities to help you have fun learning about past agricultural practices. Old Growth Redwoods Tour 12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Henry Cowell State Park. See Oct 5. Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike 12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Big Basin State Park. See Oct 5. Board in the Library 12pm-5pm. Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 2. Open Art at the MOD 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 5. Ranch Tours 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Wilder Ranch. See Oct 5. Pacific Garden Mall Historical Walking Tours 1pm-2pm. Eagle Monument at Pacific and Front Street. Join historian Ross Gibson for a walking tour of Downtown Santa Cruz--formerly the Pacific Garden Mall--as we approach the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake. Community Poetry Circle 1pm-3pm. 2nd Saturday. Aptos Library. See Oct 5. Boulder Creek Writers’ Group 1pm3pm. 2nd Saturday. Boulder Creek Library. Are you a serious writer looking for a local
writers’ group? The Boulder Creek branch is hosting a writers group at the library. The group follows a Milford workshop critique format and is open to all genres of fiction. You must be 18 or older to join the group. Be Natural Music Halloween Concert 1pm-4:30pm. Bruno’s Bar and Grill. COSTUME CONTEST Winner gets $50 CASH. This is also a FUNDRAISER and we will be raffling off some amazing prizes All the proceeds from the fundraiser will go to our scholarship program. Bands Performing: Faceplant, Bent Purpose, Common Cents, Full Disclosure, Insomnia, Next Exit, Shattered, Spae Monkeys & FUZZ. Chess Instruction 2pm-3:30pm. Ongoing Saturdays, except the 1st. Downtown Library. Children’s chess instruction with full time teacher and master, Gjon Feinstein, for students up to 18 years old. Parents and/or other relatives are welcome to participate. Spanish Speaking Cancer Support Group 3pm-4:30pm. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. WomenCARE’s Office. Open to Spanish-speaking women with all kinds of cancer. Provides emotional support, education, and referrals to other social services. Group is led in Spanish. Please call 831-336-8662 to register.
Lobster Feed: Fundraiser for Mountain Parks Foundation 4:30pm8:30pm. Henry Cowell State Park. Enjoy a full dinner featuring a 1.5-pound fresh Maine lobster served with crisp salad, steaming corn-on-the-cob, warm garlic bread, wine and beer, coffee, and dessert. Proceeds go to support Henry Cowell Redwoods and Big Basin Redwoods State Park. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit mountainparks.org or call (831) 335-3174. Art Show and Gala Reception 5pm7pm. Scotts Valley Library. An exhibition of decorative & fine art featuring 13 artists who work or volunteer at our local libraries. Light refreshments & wine. Donations appreciated. GLOW: A Festival of Fire & Light 7pm-10pm. Santa Cruz MAH. GLOW is the MAH’s annual festival featuring the very best fire and digital artists in Santa Cruz County. It’s like a little bit of Burning Man came to Downtown Santa Cruz. Feel the rush of heat and excitement as you explore and get hands-on with incredible installations throughout Museum, Abbott Square, and Cooper Street. Check out the full lineup of artists: santacruzmah.org/glow
OCTOBER CALENDAR SUNDAY 13 6th Annual Classic Car Show. Santa Cruz Harbor. The Santa Cruz Port District invites you to join us for an afternoon of music, festivities, food, and of course, classic cars Vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles will be on display on the harbor’s west side (near Mariner Park). This is a free family friendly event that is open to the public. Live Oak Farmers Market 9am-1pm. Ongoing Sundays. 15th and Eastcliff Dr. Overeaters Anonymous 9:05am10:15am. Ongoing Sundays. Sutter Maternity & Surgical Center. See Oct 6. The Road Less Traveled: A Dog Friendly Walk 9:30am-11:30am. Ongoing Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Oct 6. Traditional Acorn Processing from Tree to Table 10am-2pm. Amphitheatre behind SC Museum of Natural History. We will crack, winnow, pound, and sift the acorns into a fine flour as a group before cooking the acorn into porridge, using a basket and heated rocks from a fire. $40 General | $30 Youth Under 18 (must be accompanied by an adult) | $10 Off for Museum Members. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit santacruzmuseum.org/public-programs/walksand-workshops/ Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Oct 4. Open Studios: South County 11am5pm. See Oct 5. Open Art at the MOD 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 5. Ranch Tours 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Wilder Ranch. See Oct 5. Bachata by the Sea 1pm-3pm (picnic) 3pm-4pm (class) 4pm-7pm (dancing). Ongoing Sundays. 106 Beach St. See Oct 6. One-on-One Tech Tutoring 1pm-3pm. Ongoing Sundays. Downtown Library. See Oct 2. Sunday Seaside Crafts 1pm-3pm. Ongoing Sundays. Seymour Center. See Oct 6. DIY Crafts 1pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Sundays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 2. Watsonville Nature Walks 1:30pm. Ongoing Sundays. Watsonville Nature Center (30 Harkins Slough Road). See Oct 6. Redwoods and Climate Change 2pm. Henry Cowell State Park. Walk through the ancient old-growth forest with a docent and discuss our relationship with the forest and the prospective future. Meet at the visitor center. Wine, Women & Shoes Benefit 2pm6pm. Ritz-Carlton San Francisco. The Saint Francis Foundation will hold its third annual celebration bringing women together around fine wine, superb style, and a great cause Proceeds from this event will support the doctors, nurses, and patients of Saint Francis Memorial Hospital’s Bothin Burn Center. Contact: Christine McMurry, 415-2504440 or Christine.McMurry@DignityHealth.org. Nar-Anon Family Groups 6:30pm8:00pm. Ongoing Sundays. Sutter Hospital. See Oct 6. Monte Foundation 25th Anniversary
Fireworks Extravaganza 8pm. Capitola Village. A wonderful family event featuring a spectacular fireworks display. So pack a snack, bring your beach or camping chair, bring a friend and/or your family and head for Capitola Beach, or the wharf, or the bluffs surrounding Capitola and enjoy the wonder, awe and majesty
MONDAY 14 All library branches closed for a staff in-service. Make Art Monday 11am-12pm. Ongoing Mondays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 7. Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym 12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 2. ARM-in-ARM Cancer Support Group 12:30pm-2pm. Ongoing Mondays. WomenCARE Office. See Oct 7. Invisible / Alienated Grandparent Support Group 2:30pm-4pm. 2nd Monday. Christ Lutheran Church 10707 Soquel Dr. Led by Dr. Pat Hanson author of Invisible Grandparenting and co-sponsored by Alienated Grandparents Anonymous AGA-FL.org, providing information and support to grandparents who feel alienated or estranged from access to their grandchildren. pat@invisiblegrandparent.com 8-week Triple P Group: for families with children 2-12 years old 6pm-8pm. Mondays through Oct 28. La Manzana Community Resources, 18 W. Lake Ave, Suite E, Watsonville. See Oct 7.
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Felton Farmers’ Market Pumpkin Decorating Bonanza 2:30 – 6:30pm kids and adults alike will sit down to celebrate the harvest season, the coming holidays and the joy of playing with food. Per tradition, Rodoni Farms will be donating pumpkins of all shapes and sizes to be dressed up with veggies, string, pipe cleaners, buttons and googly eyes. Mountain Feed and Farm Supply heads up a DIY workshop on a specialty drink, pumpkin beer (non-alcoholic) with a ginger bug, from 3:30-4:30pm.
Exploring Big Basin 9:30am-2pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Big Basin State Park. See Oct 1. New Parents with Babies 3 Weeks to 4 Months 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Sutter Room at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center. See Oct 1. Toddler Time 10am-11am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte Library. See Oct 1. Preschool Storytime 10am-11am Aptos Library; 10:30am-11:30am Scotts Valley Library. Ongoing Tuesdays. Free Children’s Oriental Medicine Treatments 10:15am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Five Branches University. See Oct 1. Ask Us: Downtown Outreach Worker Office Hours 10am-6pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Library. See Oct 1. Downtown Tuesdays 10am-10pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Santa Cruz. See Oct 1. Tumble-On-Tuesdays at JuneBug’s Gym 12pm-3pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 1. Cancer Support Group 12:30pm-2pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. WomenCARE’s Office. See Oct 1. Lego and Duplo Fun 1:30pm-3:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte Library. See Oct 1. Movie Discussion Club 2pm-3pm. 3rd Tuesday. Aptos Library. Join our discussion of selective movies currently in the theaters. All adults are welcome. DIY Crafternoon 2:30pm-4pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Library. See Oct 1. Homework Help 3pm-5pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte and Live Oak Library. See Oct 1. Lego Club 3:15pm 1st and 3rd Tuesdays-Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 1. Lego Club 3:30pm-5pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Boulder Creek Library. See Oct 1. Chess Club 3:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Aptos Library. See Oct 1. Cyber Security Workshop 4:30pm6pm. Branciforte Library. See Oct 3. Stupid Cancer Meetup Organized by Dominican Hospital 6pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Beer Thirty. See Oct 1. Grupo de apoyo femenino del superviviente 6pm-7:30pm. Martes en curso. En Espanol. Monarch Services. Ver Oct 1. Birth Center Tour 6:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Dominican Hospital. See Oct 1. Be Red Cross Ready+Hands Only CPR 6:30pm-8pm. Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 10. Funny & Peculiar: Santa Cruz Writers on Keeping it Weird 7pm. Bookshop Santa Cruz. It’s 2019 and it seems like things couldn’t get any stranger. What better time to mine the oddities of life with noted writers Elizabeth McKenzie, Micah Perks, Peggy Townsend, Co-presented by The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz. Divorced Fathers Network 7:308:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Aptos La Selva Fire Dept. See Oct 1.
WEDNESDAY 16 All Together Now 9am-11am, Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Family Resource Center. See Oct 2. Latch Clinic 9am-11am. Ongoing Wednesdays. Dominican Rehab Lactation office 610 Frederick St. See Oct 2. Mothersong 9:15am and 10:30am. Ongoing Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tannery #108 Adults/$7-12. See Oct 2. Preschool Adventures 10am-11am. Ongoing Wednesdays. Sanctuary Exploration Center. See Oct 2. Ribbon Arts Guild 10am-1pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 2. Triple P @ Together in the Park (dropin playgroup) 10:30am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Felton Covered Bridge Park, corner of Graham Hill Rd and Mt. Hermon Rd (across from Safeway). See Oct 2. Mini Mint Mamas Meet Up 10:30am12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Mini Mint. See Oct 2. Family Storytime 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Boulder Creek Library. See Oct 2. Preschool Storytime 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 2. One-on-One Tech Tutoring 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library. See Oct 2. What If Wednesday 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 2. DIY Crafts 2pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 2 New Moms Support Group 11:30am1pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Dominican Rehab Yoga/Pilates Room. 610 Frederick St. See Oct 2. El Patio De Mi Casa 12pm-2pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Family Resource Center. See Oct 2. Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym 12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 2. Volunteer Housing Navigators 12:30pm-2:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Downtown Library. See Oct 2. Dance for Parkinson’s 1pm. Ongoing Wednesdays except the first Wednesday of the month. Motion Pacific Dance. See Oct 9. Aptos Library Writing Group 1pm3pm. 3rd Wednesday. Aptos Library. Each session begins with a 10 minute writing exercise, followed by a read-aloud (sharing is optional). Next, participants take turns reading aloud from a current writing project. Assistance with editing on current writing projects is provided; please bring additional copies if interested in editorial support. Santa Cruz Farmers Market 1pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Cedar and Lincoln St. Branciforte Book Discussion Group 1:30pm-2:30pm. 3rd Wednesday. Branciforte Library.
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Cyber Security Workshop 1:30pm3pm. Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 3. Kids Club for Kids K - 5th Grade 1:30pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Hwy 9. See Oct 2. DIY Crafts 2pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 2. Nature Art with Sue 3pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 2. R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail 3pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos and Downtown Library. See Oct 2. Code.org 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 2. Circus Arts Class with Rock Lerum 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Orchard School. See Oct 2. Afterschool STEAM 3:30pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library. See Oct 2. Wednesday Night Sailboat Races 5:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays through October. Santa Cruz Harbor, 135 5th Ave, Santa Cruz. See Oct 2. Female Survivor Support Group 6pm7:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Monarch Services. See Oct 2. Board in the Library 6:30pm-8:30pm. Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 2. Jaws: Boardwalk Fright Flicks 8pm. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s Cocoanut Grove. See Oct 9.
THURSDAY 17 Food Addicts Anonymous Meeting 9am. Ongoing Thursdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church. See Oct 3. Mothersong 9:15am and 10:30am. Ongoing Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tannery #108 Adults/$7-12. See Oct 2. Toddler Time 10am-11am. Ongoing Thursdays. Aptos Library and Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 3. New Parents with Babies 4 Months to 9 Months 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. Sutter Room at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center. See Oct 3. Working Together 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. Downtown Library. See Oct 3. Preschool Storytime 10:30am-11:30am. Ongoing Wednesdays. Downtown Library. See Oct 3. Book Discussion Group 11am-12pm. 3rd Thursday. Boulder Creek Library. We discuss the book of the month, watch short videos highlighting authors and interesting side notes about the current book, and share personal insights. Tech Talks: Health Apps for iPhone 11am-12:30pm. Garfield Park Library. You will discover the ways your device can help you track health goals for exercise, diet, meditation and more. The meeting space at this library is limited, so preference will be given to those that sign-up in advance from the library’s website calendar. Creative Exploration 12pm-1pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Santa Cruz Children’s
MOD. See Oct 3. Munching with Mozart 12:10pm12:50pm. 3rd Thursday. You are welcome to bring your lunch, and please avoid crunchy food items. Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym 12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 2. DIY Crafts 3pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Boulder Creek Library. See Oct 2. Code.org 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Aptos Library. See Oct 2. Kids Create 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Garfield Park Library. See Oct 3. Tales to Tails 3:30pm-4:30pm. Live Oak Library. See Oct 3. Lego NXT Robotics 3:30pm-5pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Branciforte Library. See Oct 3. Loma Prieta Earthquake 30th Anniversary Event 4:45pm-6:15pm. Downtown Library. Join us for a 15-second moment of silence at 5:04 PM and watch the unveiling of Santa Cruz Public Libraries’ “Epicenter: The Loma Prieta Earthquake 30th Anniversary Oral Histories Project.” Watch stories from Santa Cruz residents, discuss of the earthquake, listen to special lecturers, and enjoy light refreshments. Financial Literacy: Student Loans 5:30pm-6:30pm. Downtown Library. Jennipher Lommen from Financial Planning Association® (FPA®) a non-profit organization, wants to help consumers make intelligent financial decisions to achieve their life goals. Dogs and the Law: Legally Speaking 6pm-7:30pm. Aptos Library. Legally Speaking is a series intended to answer questions about the most frequent legal issues people in our community face. Trivia on Tap 6pm-7:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Steel Bonnet Brewing Company. See Oct 3. Entre Nosotras 6pm-8pm. 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. WomenCARE’s Watsonville Office. See Oct 3. Naturalist Night 7pm-8:30pm. SC Museum of Natural History. Join us for Naturalist Nights — engaging, evening science talks — and dive deep in the world of natural history in the company of experts. This month, we learn about the history and geology of the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake on the 30th anniversary of the event. Naturalist Nights are free with admission
Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Oct 4. Sack Puppet Making 11:45am-12:15pm. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 4. Fun n’ Tumble Open Gym 12pm-3pm. Ongoing Fridays. JuneBugs Gym. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 4. Kids Create 2pm-4pm. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 4. Watsonville Farmers Market 2pm7pm. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Watsonville Plaza. See Oct 4. Tales to Tails 3pm-4pm. Aptos Library See Oct 3.
SATURDAY 19 Seussical, the Musical, presented by CYT of Santa Cruz, Showtimes: 2:00 & 7:00 at the Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, 95060. Tickets may be purchased at cytsantacruz.org Santa Cruz Band Review. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Join fifty-five high school and junior high bands at the ONLY marching band competition with warm sand, cool surf and hot rides Aptos Farmers Market 8am-12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Cabrillo College. See Oct 5. Open Gym 9am-12 pm. Ongoing Saturdays. JuneBug’s Gym. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 5. Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market 9am1pm. Ongoing Saturdays. SV Community Center parking lot. See Oct 5.
Western Dr. Hidden Gems: Flowers of Big Basin 10am-1pm. Big Basin State Park. There are many less-famous, yet still beautiful, plants in the redwood forest. Join Docents Kathy Willott and Glenn Joy on this four-mile walk and meet some of the hidden gems of Big Basin Bring water and lunch. Money Matters 10am-11am. Scotts Valley Library. This will be a monthly series featuring a different informative talk each month on issues of financial literacy, wealth management, and planning for retirement. Presenters are George Haas and Anthony Rovai, financial advisers. Drop-In Crafts 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Saturdays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 5. Saturdays in the Soil 10am-12pm. SC Museum of Natural History. See Oct 5. DIY Crafts 11am-1pm Garfield Park Library; 11am-4pm Branciforte Library. Ongoing Saturdays. See Oct 2. Open Studios: All County 11am-5pm. See Oct 5. Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Oct 4. Old Growth Redwoods Tour 12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Henry Cowell State Park. See Oct 5. Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike 12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Big Basin State Park. See Oct 5. Snakes Alive 12pm-3pm. Big Basin State Park. Come to the Sempervirens Room at Park Headquarters and meet Docent Diane Shaw and learn about the fascinating world of snakes. Stop by anytime to meet the snake and talk to Diane. Open Art at the MOD 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 5. Ranch Tours 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Wilder Ranch. See Oct 5. Community Poetry Circle 2pm-4pm. 3rd Saturday. Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 5. Chess Instruction 2pm-3:30pm. Ongoing Saturdays, except the 1st. Downtown Library. See Oct 12. 13 days of Frightful Fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf Kick Off 4pm-6pm. Santa Cruz Wharf. FREE hot apple cider, games, face painting and more The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt begins Photo booth unveiling. Wharf Specials for the Haunting Hours 5:00 - 7:00 pm
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Seussical, the Musical, presented by CYT of Santa Cruz. Showtime: 7:00. at the Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, 95060. Tickets may be purchased at cytsantacruz.org Toddler Time 10am-11am. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Library. See Oct 1. Ask Us: Downtown Outreach Worker Office Hours 10am-5pm. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Library. See Oct 1. Infant/Toddler Workshop 11am11:45am. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 4. The MAKE Lab 11am-4pm. Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 4.
13 days of Frightful Fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf all day through Oct 31. Santa Cruz Wharf. Find hidden pumpkins on the Wharf, match their ghoulish image on your bingo card, and get a stamp from the business. Submit your completed bingo card to a participating business below and win a prize Snap a festive photo with your family with the scenic Monterey Bay and Lighthouse as your backdrop. Also, enjoy fabulous, unique specials from restaurants and gift shops perfectly catered to the Halloween theme. Live Oak Farmers Market 9am-1pm. Ongoing Sundays. 15th and Eastcliff Dr. Overeaters Anonymous 9:05am10:15am. Ongoing Sundays. Sutter
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Heritage Harvest Festival 11am-3pm. Wilder Ranch. See historic tractors, living history demonstrations, and live music, make crafts, and participate in harvest-time activities and games. Draft horse wagon rides available. Food available for sale, including hand-cranked pumpkin ice cream and apple tasting, or bring a picnic lunch. Imagination Station, stories, crafts and imagination for children 3 - 6 years old. 10:30 - 11:30. Spring Hill School, 250 California St., Santa Cruz 95060. springhillschool.org Westside Farmers Market 9am-1pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Mission St. Ext. and
OCTOBER CALENDAR Maternity & Surgical Center. See Oct 6. The Road Less Traveled: A Dog Friendly Walk 9:30am-11:30am. Ongoing Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Oct 6. Open House at Mount Madonna School 11am. Mount Madonna School. Featuring a garden party with opportunities to meet teachers and tour the campus. MMS has small class sizes and learning that goes beyond the classroom walls, a Montessori-influenced Pre/K and college prep 1st–12th grades. Featuring projectbased science labs, outdoor adventure, travel, marine biology and oceanography studies on Catalina Island, national and international travel, mixed-grade buddy program, athletics, visual and performing arts. RSVP to Benna Dimig at 408-846-4042 or admissions@mountmadonnaschool.org. Open Studios: All County 11am-5pm. See Oct 5. Seussical, the Musical, presented by CYT of Santa Cruz, Showtimes: 12:00 & 4:00 at the Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, 95060. Tickets may be purchased at cytsantacruz.org Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Oct 4. Open Art at the MOD 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 5. Ranch Tours 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Wilder Ranch. See Oct 5. Sunday Seaside Crafts 1pm-3pm. Ongoing Sundays. Seymour Center. See Oct 6. Bachata by the Sea 1pm-3pm (picnic) 3pm-4pm (class) 4pm-7pm (dancing). Ongoing Sundays. Beach St. See Oct 6. One-on-One Tech Tutoring 1pm-3pm. Ongoing Sundays. Downtown Library. See Oct 2. DIY Crafts 1pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Sundays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 2. Watsonville Nature Walks 1:30pm. Ongoing Sundays. Watsonville Nature Center (30 Harkins Slough Road). See Oct 6. Science Sunday 1:30pm-2:30pm. Every 3rd Sunday. Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Lectures are designed to make science interesting and “user-friendly” for everyone. Free with membership, admission, or valid UCSC student ID. Redwoods and Climate Change 2pm. Henry Cowell State Park.See Oct 13. Womb Song 2pm-3:30pm. Every 3rd Sunday. The Pacific Cultural Center. Prepare for labor and life through vocal toning and breathing exercises. Circles are open to all mothers, mothers-to-be, those trying to conceive, birth workers and women who love to sing. No musical experience necessary, drop-ins welcome. More info and details at: wombsong.com Nar-Anon Family Groups 6:30pm8:00pm. Ongoing Sundays. Sutter Hospital. See Oct 6.
MONDAY 21 13 days of Frightful Fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf all day through Oct 31. Santa Cruz Wharf. See Oct 19.
Preschool Storytime 10am-11am. Ongoing Mondays. Garfield Park Library. See Oct 7. Toddler Time 10am-11am. Ongoing Mondays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 1. Make Art Monday 11am-12pm. Ongoing Mondays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 7. Medicare Explained 11am-12:30pm. Scotts Valley Library. We’ll explain and simplify all things Medicare, from the basics to Medicare supplemental insurance to Medicare prescription drug plans, Medicare savings plans, and outpatient services. Beth El Baby Brunch 11am-12:30pm. Temple Beth El. Quality social time with parents and babies birth to age 3. At Temple Beth El in the coffee lounge. Questions? Contact Sarah sclarkson@ tbeaptos.org Knitting 11:15am-1pm. Ongoing Mondays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 7. Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym 12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 2. ARM-in-ARM Cancer Support Group 12:30pm-2pm. Ongoing Mondays. WomenCARE Office. See Oct 7. Knitting in the Library 3pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Mondays. Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 7. One-on-One Tech Tutoring 4pm-6pm. Ongoing Mondays. Downtown Library. See Oct 2. Cuéntame un Cuento 5:30pm-6:30pm. Ongoing Mondays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 7. 8-week Triple P Group: for families with children 2-12 years old 6pm-8pm. Mondays through Oct 28. La Manzana Community Resources, 18 W. Lake Ave, Suite E, Watsonville. See Oct 7.
TUESDAY 22 13 days of Frightful Fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf all day through Oct 31. Santa Cruz Wharf. See Oct 19. Exploring Big Basin 9:30am-2pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Big Basin State Park. See Oct 1. New Parents with Babies 3 Weeks to 4 Months 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Sutter Room at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center. See Oct 1. Toddler Time 10am-11am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte Library. See Oct 1. Preschool Storytime 10am-11am Aptos Library; 10:30am-11:30am Scotts Valley Library. Ongoing Tuesdays. Ask Us: Downtown Outreach Worker Office Hours 10am-6pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Library. See Oct 1. Downtown Tuesdays 10am-10pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Santa Cruz. See Oct 1. Free Children’s Oriental Medicine Treatments 10:15am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Five Branches University. See Oct 1. Tumble-On-Tuesdays at JuneBug’s Gym 12pm-3pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 1.
Cancer Support Group 12:30pm-2pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. WomenCARE’s Office. See Oct 1. Lego and Duplo Fun 1:30pm-3:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte Library. See Oct 1. DIY Crafternoon 2:30pm-4pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Library. See Oct 1. Homework Help 3pm-5pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte and Live Oak Library. See Oct 1. Lego Club 3:30pm-5pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Boulder Creek Library. See Oct 1. Chess Club 3:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Aptos Library. See Oct 1. Tales to Tails 4pm-5pm. Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 3. Stupid Cancer Meetup Organized by Dominican Hospital 6pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Beer Thirty. See Oct 1. Grupo de apoyo femenino del superviviente 6pm-7:30pm. Martes en curso. En Espanol. Monarch Services. Ver Oct 1. Hidden Gems Film Club 6pm-8pm. Aptos Library. Foreign films, documentaries, independents and even some mainstream movies you might have missed If you wish, bring a snack to share, and participate in the discussion Birth Center Tour 6:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Dominican Hospital. See Oct 1. Divorced Fathers Network 7:308:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Aptos La Selva Fire Dept. See Oct 1.
WEDNESDAY 23 13 days of Frightful Fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf all day through Oct 31. Santa Cruz Wharf. See Oct 19. All Together Now 9am-11am, Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Family Resource Center. See Oct 2. Latch Clinic 9am-11am. Ongoing Wednesdays. Dominican Rehab Lactation office 610 Frederick St. See Oct 2. Mothersong 9:15am and 10:30am. Ongoing Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tannery #108 Adults/$7-12. See Oct 2. Preschool Adventures 10am-11am. Ongoing Wednesdays. Sanctuary Exploration Center. See Oct 2. DIY Crafts 2pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 2 Triple P @ Together in the Park (dropin playgroup) 10:30am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Felton Covered Bridge Park, corner of Graham Hill Rd and Mt. Hermon Rd (across from Safeway). See Oct 2. Mini Mint Mamas Meet Up 10:30am12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Mini Mint. See Oct 2. Family Storytime 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Boulder Creek Library. See Oct 2. Preschool Storytime 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 2. One-on-One Tech Tutoring 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library. See Oct 2. What If Wednesday 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 2.
New Moms Support Group 11:30am1pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Dominican Rehab Yoga/Pilates Room. 610 Frederick St. See Oct 2. El Patio De Mi Casa 12pm-2pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Family Resource Center. See Oct 2.
Writer’s Open Mic Night 6:30-8pm. Scotts Valley Library. Poets, novelists, short story writers, scriptwriters, essayists, writers of memoir, nonfiction, and children’s storybooks. Writers can sign up for a 5- or 10-minute reading slot on a first-come, firstserve basis. Extra time can be requested for critiquing. Please arrive by 6:00pm to sign up for a reading slot. Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym 12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 2. Volunteer Housing Navigators 12:30pm-2:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Downtown Library. See Oct 2. Dance for Parkinson’s 1pm. Ongoing Wednesdays except the first Wednesday of the month. Motion Pacific Dance. See Oct 9. Kids Club for Kids K - 5th Grade 1:30pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Hwy 9. See Oct 2. Santa Cruz Farmers Market 1pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Cedar and Lincoln St. DIY Crafts 2pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 2. Tales to Tails 2:40pm-3:40pm. Branciforte Library. See Oct 3. Nature Art with Sue 3pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 2. R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail 3pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library and Downtown Library. See Oct 2. Code.org 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 2. Circus Arts Class with Rock Lerum 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Orchard School. See Oct 2. Afterschool STEAM 3:30pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library. See Oct 2. Wednesday Night Sailboat Races 5:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays through October. Santa Cruz Harbor, 135 5th Ave, Santa Cruz. See Oct 2. Female Survivor Support Group 6pm7:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Monarch Services. See Oct 2. GrowingUpSC.com | OCTOBER 2019
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Reading in the Redwoods 6:15pm7:30pm. 4th Wednesday. Felton Library. For more information call 427-7708 or drop by the branch. Adults with ADHD Meeting 6:30-8pm. 4th Wednesdays. Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos. The Santa Cruz/ Monterey Bay Branch of CHADD hosts monthly support group meetings. Contact Judy Brenis at jbbrenis@comcast.net or call 818-9619. Tui Sutherland, Wings of Fire 7pm. Bookshop Santa Cruz. Tui T. Sutherland— bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series, the Menagerie trilogy, and the Pet Troubleseries—will join us to read and sign copies of her enthralling new books, Hidden Kingdom (Wings of Fire Graphic, Book 3) and The Poison Jungle (Wings of Fire, Book 13). Shaun of the Dead: Boardwalk Fright Flicks 8pm. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s Cocoanut Grove. See Oct 9.
THURSDAY 24 13 days of Frightful Fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf all day through Oct 31. Santa Cruz Wharf. See Oct 19. Food Addicts Anonymous Meeting 9am. Ongoing Thursdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church. See Oct 3. Mothersong 9:15am and 10:30am. Ongoing Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tannery #108 Adults/$7-12. See Oct 2. Toddler Time 10am-11am. Ongoing Thursdays. Aptos Library and Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 1. New Parents with Babies 4 Months to 9 Months 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. Sutter Room at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center. See Oct 3. Working Together 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. Downtown Library. See Oct 3. Preschool Storytime 10:30am-11:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. Downtown Library. See Oct 1. Passionate Readers Book Discussion Group 10:30pm-12pm. 4th Thursday. La Selva Beach Library. All adults are welcome. For more information and/or book selection, call 831.427.7710. Creative Exploration 12pm-1pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 3. Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym 12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 2. DIY Crafts 3pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Boulder Creek Library. See Oct 2. Kids Create 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Garfield Park Library. See Oct 3. Code.org 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Aptos Library. See Oct 2. Lego NXT Robotics 3:30pm-5pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Branciforte Library. See Oct 3. Tales to Tails 4pm-5:30pm. Garfield Park Library. See Oct 3.
Trivia on Tap 6pm-7:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Steel Bonnet Brewing Company. See Oct 3. Start Smart-Teen Driver Safety Class 6pm-8pm. Aptos Library. The primary objective is to provide teens and parents with an understanding of how poor choices behind the wheel can impact the lives of many. Reserve a spot in the class by calling: 831-662-0511 Mystery Writers of America 6:30pm8pm. Downtown Library. Mystery Writers of America Norcal Chapter celebrates mystery week with us again Join us for an engaging panel discussion moderatated by Laurie R. King, author of Island of the Mad.
FRIDAY 25 13 days of Frightful Fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf all day through Oct 31. Santa Cruz Wharf. See Oct 19. Art & Play in Pre & K 9:30am. Mount Madonna School. Parents of toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten age children are invited to come for a morning of activities and fun experiences with your child(ren) at the Mount Madonna School Preschool and Kindergarten. RSVPs encouraged. Contact Benna Dimig at 408-846-4042 or admissions@ mountmadonnaschool.org. Toddler Time 10am-11am. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Library. See Oct 4. Ask Us: Downtown Outreach Worker Office Hours 10am-5pm. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Library. See Oct 1. Infant/Toddler Workshop 11am11:45am. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 4. Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Oct 4. Sack Puppet Making 11:45am-12:15pm. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 4. Fun n’ Tumble Open Gym 12pm-3pm. Ongoing Fridays. JuneBugs Gym. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 4. Kids Create 2pm-4pm. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 4. Watsonville Farmers Market 2pm7pm. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Watsonville Plaza. See Oct 4.
SATURDAY 26 13 days of Frightful Fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf all day through Oct 31. Santa Cruz Wharf. See Oct 19. Aptos Farmers Market 8am-12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Cabrillo College. See Oct 5. Open Gym 9am-12 pm. Ongoing Saturdays. JuneBug’s Gym. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 5. Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market 9am1pm. Ongoing Saturdays. SV Community Center parking lot. See Oct 5. Westside Farmers Market 9am-1pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr. Gault Elementary School Halloween
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Parade and Carnival 9am-2pm. From Buttery, 702 Soquel Ave to Gault Elementary School, 1320 Seabright Ave. The parade is free. The carnival will have pay-to-play games as well as a jump house, climbing wall and raffle. Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off 9am4pm. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off gets bigger and better every year and may be the only chili cook-off to feature a special category just for vegetarians You’ll find restaurants and neighbors, cowboys and pirates, all cooking up large pots of chili in the fresh ocean air. Rain or shine, the Boardwalk’s Chili CookOff is always full of fun. Registration is now open if you’d like to enter the competition. Yin Yoga for All 10am-11am. 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 12. Drop-In Crafts 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Saturdays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 5. Tales to Tails 10am-11:30am. Downtown Library. See Oct 3. Pine Needle Basket Making Workshop 10am-12pm. Henry Cowell State Park. See Oct 12. Rockin’ Pop-Up 10am-12pm. SC Museum of Natural History. Join us for these monthly rock-talk days with geologists Gavin and Graham Bring in a rock to be identified, a question to be answered, or just a curiosity about the earth. Free with admission.
Old Growth Redwoods Tour 12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Henry Cowell State Park. See Oct 5. Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike 12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Big Basin State Park. See Oct 5. Board in the Library 12pm-5pm. Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 2. Open Art at the MOD 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 5. Ranch Tours 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Wilder Ranch. See Oct 5. Chess Instruction 2pm-3:30pm. Ongoing Saturdays, except the 1st. Downtown Library. See Oct 12. Spanish Speaking Cancer Support Group 3pm-4:30pm. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. WomenCARE’s Office. See Oct 12. Zombie Night on the Wharf 4pm-7pm. Santa Cruz Wharf. Apocalypse Wharf Specials. Thriller Zombie Dance -5:30 pm. Haunted Harbor 4pm-7pm. Santa Cruz Harbor. Come experience a “spooktacular” evening of trick-or-treating at Santa Cruz Harbor Wind your way through an eerie adventure and collect Halloween treats along the way “The Missing Arm” 7pm-9pm. Big Basin State Park. Registration begins at 6:30 pm. Walks every 15 minutes, starting at 7 pm.Experience a haunted tale of Big Basin’s last lumber mill owner and his fateful encounter with a grizzly bear Celebrate the forest in autumn with this spooky and slightly silly half-mile theatrical guided walk through the redwoods at night.
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Bellies, Birth, and Babies 2pm-5pm. Pacific Cultural Center, 1307 Seabright Ave. Free Family Event featuring Birth Network professional members and others from the birth and baby community. Pop up market place - prizes - workshops - mini-massages - demos - baby wearing - lactation station - car seat safety. Preregistration encouraged. birthnetsantacruz.eventbrite.com Starting Your Novel with Character and Conflict: A NaNoWriMo Writing Workshop 10am-1pm. Aptos Library. Bring a notebook or a laptop and your library card. Use this knowledge to help you write your novel day by day in November. DIY Crafts 11am-1pm Garfield Park Library; 11am-4pm Branciforte Library. Ongoing Saturdays. See Oct 2. Coast Nature Hike 11am-1pm. Wilder Ranch. See Oct 5. Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Oct 4.
13 days of Frightful Fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf all day through Oct 31. Santa Cruz Wharf. See Oct 19. Live Oak Farmers Market 9am-1pm. Ongoing Sundays. 15th and Eastcliff Dr. Overeaters Anonymous 9:05am10:15am. Ongoing Sundays. Sutter Maternity & Surgical Center. See Oct 6. Birdwatching for Beginners 9:30am11:30am. Wilder Ranch. See Oct 11. The Road Less Traveled: A Dog Friendly Walk 9:30am-11:30am. Ongoing Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Oct 6. Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Oct 4. Open Art at the MOD 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 5. Ranch Tours 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Wilder Ranch. See Oct 5. Bachata by the Sea 1pm-3pm (picnic) 3pm-4pm (class) 4pm-7pm (dancing). Ongoing Sundays. 106 Beach St. See Oct 6. Quail Hollow Ranch History Tour 1pm-3pm. 800 Quail Hollow Road. Tour the Quail Hollow Ranch House and learn about the history of Sun-Kissed Ranch, Sunset Magazine, and the pioneer families who made the ranch their business, home, and vacation haven. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $3.
OCTOBER CALENDAR Sunday Seaside Crafts 1pm-3pm. Ongoing Sundays. Seymour Center. See Oct 6. One-on-One Tech Tutoring 1pm-3pm. Ongoing Sundays. Downtown Library. See Oct 2. DIY Crafts 1pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Sundays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 2. Watsonville Nature Walks 1:30pm. Ongoing Sundays. Watsonville Nature Center (30 Harkins Slough Road). See Oct 6. Pickwick Book Club 2pm-4pm. Downtown Library. A community of local bookworms, students, and teachers who meet monthly to discuss a nineteenth century novel. Join us each month for conversations about the novel and guest speaker presentations to help us contextualize our readings. Capitola Village Halloween Parade 2pm-4pm. Capitola Ave to Esplanade Park. Ending at Esplanade Park, where trick-ortreat bags, balloons, and refreshments will be waiting. Trick-or-treating at Capitola Village shops following parade. Nar-Anon Family Groups 6:30pm8:00pm. Ongoing Sundays. Sutter Hospital. See Oct 6.
MONDAY 28 13 days of Frightful Fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf all day through Oct 31. Santa Cruz Wharf. See Oct 19. Preschool Storytime 10am-11am. Ongoing Mondays. Garfield Park Library. See Oct 7. Toddler Time 10am-11am. Ongoing Mondays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 1. Make Art Monday 11am-12pm. Ongoing Mondays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 7. Knitting 11:15am-1pm. Ongoing Mondays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 7. Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym 12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 2. ARM-in-ARM Cancer Support Group 12:30pm-2pm. Ongoing Mondays. WomenCARE Office. See Oct 7. Knitting in the Library 3pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Mondays. Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 7. One-on-One Tech Tutoring 4pm-6pm. Ongoing Mondays. Downtown Library. See Oct 2. Cuéntame un Cuento 5:30pm-6:30pm. Ongoing Mondays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 7. 8-week Triple P Group: for families with children 2-12 years old 6pm-8pm. Mondays through Oct 28. La Manzana Community Resources, 18 W. Lake Ave, Suite E, Watsonville. See Oct 7.
TUESDAY 29 13 days of Frightful Fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf all day through Oct 31. Santa Cruz Wharf. See Oct 19. Exploring Big Basin 9:30am-2pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Big Basin State Park.
See Oct 1. New Parents with Babies 3 Weeks to 4 Months 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Sutter Room at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center. See Oct 1. Toddler Time 10am-11am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte Library. See Oct 1. Preschool Storytime 10am-11am Aptos Library; 10:30am-11:30am Scotts Valley Library. Ongoing Tuesdays. Ask Us: Downtown Outreach Worker Office Hours 10am-6pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Library. See Oct 1. Downtown Tuesdays 10am-10pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Santa Cruz. See Oct 1. Free Children’s Oriental Medicine Treatments 10:15am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Five Branches University. See Oct 1. Tumble-On-Tuesdays at JuneBug’s Gym 12pm-3pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 1. Cancer Support Group 12:30pm-2pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. WomenCARE’s Office. See Oct 1. Lego and Duplo Fun 1:30pm-3:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte Library. See Oct 1. DIY Crafternoon 2:30pm-4pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Library. See Oct 1. Homework Help 3pm-5pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte and Live Oak Library. See Oct 1. Lego Club 3:30pm-5pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Boulder Creek Library. See Oct 1. Chess Club 3:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Aptos Library. See Oct 1. Stupid Cancer Meetup Organized by Dominican Hospital 6pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Beer Thirty. See Oct 1. Grupo de apoyo femenino del superviviente 6pm-7:30pm. Martes en curso. En Espanol. Monarch Services. Ver Oct 1. Birth Center Tour 6:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Dominican Hospital. See Oct 1. Divorced Fathers Network 7:308:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Aptos La Selva Fire Dept. See Oct 1.
WEDNESDAY 30 13 days of Frightful Fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf all day through Oct 31. Santa Cruz Wharf. See Oct 19. All Together Now 9am-11am, Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Family Resource Center. See Oct 2. Latch Clinic 9am-11am. Ongoing Wednesdays. Dominican Rehab Lactation office 610 Frederick St. See Oct 2. Mothersong 9:15am and 10:30am. Ongoing Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tannery #108 Adults/$7-12. See Oct 2. Preschool Adventures 10am-11am. Ongoing Wednesdays. Sanctuary Exploration Center. See Oct 2. DIY Crafts 2pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 2 Triple P @ Together in the Park (drop-in playgroup) 10:30am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Felton Covered Bridge Park. See Oct 2.
Mini Mint Mamas Meet Up 10:30am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Mini Mint. See Oct 2. Family Storytime 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Boulder Creek Library. See Oct 2. Preschool Storytime 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 2. One-on-One Tech Tutoring 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library. See Oct 2. What If Wednesday 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 2. New Moms Support Group 11:30am1pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Dominican Rehab Yoga/Pilates Room. 610 Frederick St. See Oct 2. El Patio De Mi Casa 12pm-2pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Family Resource Center. See Oct 2. Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym 12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 2. Volunteer Housing Navigators 12:30pm-2:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Downtown Library. See Oct 2. Dance for Parkinson’s 1pm. Ongoing Wednesdays except the first Wednesday of the month. Motion Pacific Dance. See Oct 9. Kids Club for Kids K - 5th Grade 1:30pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Hwy 9. See Oct 2. Santa Cruz Farmers Market 1pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Cedar and Lincoln St. DIY Crafts 2pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 2. Nature Art with Sue 3pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 2. R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail 3pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library and Downtown Library. See Oct 2. Code.org 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Library. See Oct 2. Circus Arts Class with Rock Lerum 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Orchard School. See Oct 2. Afterschool STEAM 3:30pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library. See Oct 2. Wednesday Night Sailboat Races 5:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays through October. Santa Cruz Harbor, 135 5th Ave, Santa Cruz. See Oct 2. Female Survivor Support Group 6pm7:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Monarch Services. See Oct 2. Attention Magic Lovers 7pm. Last Wednesday. Club Room Antonelli Mobile Park 2655 Bromer St. Join our magician’s club If you do magic or want to get started in this fun hobby, join us. Questions? Call Jim at 685-3829 Halloween: Boardwalk Fright Flicks 8pm. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s Cocoanut Grove. See Oct 9.
THURSDAY 31 13 days of Frightful Fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf all day through Oct 31. Santa Cruz Wharf. See Oct 19.
Food Addicts Anonymous Meeting 9am. Ongoing Thursdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church. See Oct 3 Mothersong 9:15am and 10:30am. Ongoing Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tannery #108 Adults/$7-12. See Oct 3. Toddler Time 10am-11am. Ongoing Thursdays. Aptos Library and Scotts Valley Library. See Oct 1. New Parents with Babies 4 Months to 9 Months 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. Sutter Room at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center. See Oct 3. Working Together 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. Downtown Library. See Oct 3. JuneBug’s Gym 10 Year Anniversary Party and Open Gym 10am-12pm. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa
Cruz. Come celebrate with us and your treat is 1/2 price Open Gym. Refreshments, face painting, games and treat bag for all children junebugsgym.com (831) 464-2847 Trick or Treating on the Wharf 4pm6pm. Santa Cruz Wharf. Meet and take photos with your favorite characters (to be announced). Treats from Wharf businesses. Preschool Storytime 10:30am-11:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. Downtown Library. See Oct 1. Creative Exploration 12pm-1pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Oct 3. Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym 12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Oct 2. Trick-or-Treat Downtown Santa Cruz 2:30pm-5:30pm. Pacific Avenue. Bring your gals and ghouls to downtown Santa Cruz for trick- or-treating at local shops. Pacific Avenue will be closed to traffic. Get there early if you want all the candy. DIY Crafts 3pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Boulder Creek Library. See Oct 2. Code.org 3:30pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Aptos Library. See Oct 2. Lego NXT Robotics 3:30pm-5pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Branciforte Library. See Oct 3. Trivia on Tap 6pm-7:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Steel Bonnet Brewing Company. See Oct 3. GrowingUpSC.com | OCTOBER 2019
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