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Taste of Local

New Leaf Market in Aptos 161 Aptos Village Way, Aptos, CA, United States
New Leaf Community Markets is partnering with Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center for the Taste of Local event! Come join the fun at the New Leaf Aptos location with live music by Izzy & The Haze, accompanied by local wine tastings and yummy local food. All proceeds for this event will go to Walnut […]
Free

October is Biketober in Santa Cruz County!

Various locations throughout the County CA
We invite all riders to shift with the season and 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 October. Log your rides. Win prizes. Repeat. Need more inspiration? Check out the awesome community bike events here.

Santa Cruz Museum Month!

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Fall into your local science, arts, and historical scene this October with Santa Cruz Museum Month! Across the region museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions are opening their doors and inviting you to discover art, history, nature, and culture. Use the official museum month pass available at Wonderland Toys & Classroom Resources to return to […]
Museum Month Pass

October is LGBTQ+ History Month!

THE HISTORY OF LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH LGBTQ+ History Month is a month-long celebration of the history of the diverse and beautiful lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community and the importance of civil rights movements in progressing gay rights. The observance was created by Rodney Wilson, a history teacher at a Missouri high school, in […]
FREE
Event Series Diversity Center – Queer and Trans Yoga Hosted by Sapphire Collective

Diversity Center – Queer and Trans Yoga Hosted by Sapphire Collective

The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
This is a trauma-sensitive, all-levels, all-bodies/abilities class taught by a rotating queer-identifying yoga teacher each week. We highlight self nurturance through yoga asana and meditation, a somatic and mindfulness healing practice that resources us for our own resilience as well as community care. No prior yoga experience necessary. Ultimately, this is a brave space for […]
$10 – $20

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body – LIVE VIRTUAL PRESENTATION

Online Event
This program offers science-based recommendations about taking care of our brains and bodies. While there are currently no proven methods to prevent cognitive decline or dementia, research has shown that we can take action to reduce our risk of developing it and help maintain or potentially improve overall health. This programs covers these aspects of […]
Free

Space for Change

Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center in collaboration with the Conflict Resolution Center of Santa Cruz County (CRC) presents a new program introduction: Space for Change – An Alternative Justice Program for Domestic Violence. This free webinar will provide an overview of the different services, eligibility requirements, and how to refer individuals and families to […]
Free

My Play Club – Family Drop-In – Visita familiar

Chanticleer Park 1975 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Family Drop-in – Arts & Activities Visita familiar – Artes y actividades Martes – Tuesdays 4:00-6:00pm   LEO’s Haven at Chanticleer Park   Free- Gratis

Triple P Workshop: Helping with Homework

Virtual Via Zoom
Register: https://bit.ly/Homework-Oct3 Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Why homework time is a struggle in many families • How to help your child develop a good homework routine • Tools to decrease stress for you and your child during homework time Presented IN ENGLISH on Zoom by Cori Burt, Triple P Practitioner […]
Free

Executive Director’s Roundtable

Community Foundation Santa Cruz County 7807 Soquel Drive, Soquel, CA, United States
Connect with peers, share best practices, and gain valuable insights into your challenges in a confidential group. Get connected and inspired. This work is too hard to do alone! The October ED Roundtable Topic is Year End Fundraising. Please sign up ahead of time HERE Space is limited to 10 people. Facilitator: Sharon Papo, LCSW, […]
$10

Salinas Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group – IN-PERSON MEETING

First Baptist Church-Salinas 1130 San Vincente Ave, Salinas, United States
If a family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related neurocognitive disorder, a caregiver support group can offer you an opportunity to find out more about available community resources, learn from others who are going through similar experiences, and build a support system.  Our Salinas caregiver support group meets on the first […]
Free

Naturally Creative – Writing in Partnership with Nature

Main entrance to Fall Creek, the northern area of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 1101 Felton Empire Road, Felton, CA, United States
Are you ready to feel more connected with nature and more creative? Would you like to write with more ease and joy? This class will explore how connecting with nature inspires our writing, and how writing can lead us into a deep and nourishing connection with nature. Together we’ll experience easy and enjoyable ways to […]
$40

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