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United 4 Youth Celebration & Awards

Hotel Paradox 511 Ocean Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
This year we are bringing back United Way of Santa Cruz County’s Award Ceremony, formerly known as the Community Builder Awards! As our United Way has continued to focus on youth, we want to recognize our United Way Champions who are committed to youth well-being and success in Santa Cruz County. Celebrate with us and […]
$30

May is Bike Month Santa Cruz County!

Multiple
May is Bike Month Santa Cruz County! We invite all riders to join us on a 31-day mission to bike more and drive less. Use your bike to go to work, school, run errands, and cruise around town in May. Log your rides. Win prizes. Repeat. Need more inspiration? Check out the awesome community bike […]
Free

NEST Flight 2023

Abbott Square 725 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
NEST Flight is an annual career development conference, powered by Digital NEST, that brings together youth and young professionals from across California’s Central Coast, and diverse leaders from over 70 companies all over the U.S.! Are you a high school student, college student, recent graduate, young entrepreneur – currently navigating your career journey? Then this […]
Free

NEST Flight 2023

Abbott Square 725 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
NEST Flight is an annual career development conference, powered by Digital NEST, that brings together youth and young professionals from across California’s Central Coast, and diverse leaders from over 70 companies all over the U.S.! Are you a high school student, college student, recent graduate, young entrepreneur – currently navigating your career journey? Then this […]
Free

NEST Flight 2023

Abbott Square 725 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
NEST Flight is an annual career development conference, powered by Digital NEST, that brings together youth and young professionals from across California’s Central Coast, and diverse leaders from over 70 companies all over the U.S.! Are you a high school student, college student, recent graduate, young entrepreneur – currently navigating your career journey? Then this […]
Free

Family Days at Pinto/Días Familiares en Pinto

Pinto Lake County Park 757 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA, United States
Bring the family and enjoy a host of activities for all ages. No experience required. Bike Equipment Provided! May 6 – Shout out to EcologyAction for bringing the Learn-To-Bike activities, to Live Like Coco for providing free books and the County Park Friends dream team for sharing nature activities of all kinds. ALL BIKE GEAR […]

Cultivating Hope Conference

Civic Plaza Community Room in downtown Watsonville 275 Main St,, Watsonville, CA, United States
Jóvenes Sanos, and the @namisantacruzcounty (NAMISCC), have planned an exciting event for youth (14-18 years old) to come together and have youth-led conversations about mental wellness, healing, and hope. Participants will work with partnering community organizations by engaging in various activities promoting self-care, self-expression, reflection, and establishing self-love habits. When? 👉May 6th from 11am-3:30pm Where? 👉Civic Plaza […]
Free

Last Day to Register for Hoops For Health, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament

Abbott Square 725 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Last Day to Register for Hoops For Health, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Team registration is on the City of Watsonville‘s website (links below). *The registration for youth teams is FREE!* The fee is $150 for each adult team. Each team will receive complimentary food and refreshments during the tournament. Winning team will receive a Championship T-shirt! For event details, contact Eli […]
Free – $150

3rd Annual Celebration of LGBTQIA+ High School, Junior High, and Middle School Graduates

New Brighton Middle School 250 Washburn Ave, Capitola, CA, United States
The Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Graduation Ceremony to honor LGBTQIA+ High School, Junior High & Middle School Students. Through this LGBTQIA+ graduation, we wish to acknowledge the amazing achievements and contributions many students have made toward their campuses across Santa Cruz County. The theme designated […]

26th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards

New Brighton Middle School Performing Arts Center 250 Washburn Ave, Capitola, CA, United States
Join us for the 26th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards as we honor LGBTQIA+ students and their allies throughout the county! We can’t wait to host you for a night of celebration and fun at the New Brighton Middle School quad. Our outdoor event will feature heat lamps, but you may want to bring a […]
$25 – $125

Mother’s Day Run and Walk

Pinto Lake County Park 757 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA, United States
Run for Hope and Home this Mother’s Day: join the 2023 Mother’s Day Run & Walk benefitting children and their parents at Pajaro Valley Shelter Services. This year’s event will support the growing needs of families experiencing homelessness in the Pajaro Valley. At PVSS, we envision a community where families have safe, secure, and stable […]
$5 – $50

Hoops For Health, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament to raise funds for the Watsonville Community Hospital

Callaghan Park 225 Sudden St., Watsonville, CA, United States
Join us for Hoops For Health, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament to raise funds for the Watsonville Community Hospital! Saturday, May 20 & Sunday, May 21, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Callaghan Park In collaboration with our community partners, Community Health Trust will be co-hosting Hoops for Health, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament for local adults […]
Free – $150

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