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Please forward this email to friends,
and invite them to sign up here:
https://conta.cc/3wrLPKr
Don't miss a new, beautiful, family event!
Get your tickets NOW
for
Santa Cruz Shakespeare's Production of
Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"
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AM I WALKING ENOUGH?
We interrupt our Pumpkin/Halloween fun to ask the questions: Am I walking enough? Why walk? Am I guilty of putting off walking because I cannot get my to-do list done or if I walk now will I be better at tackling it?
We've added more events to our downloadable pdf. and will continue to add any that we find.
HALLOWEEN 2024.5 ALL SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
There are also more events in our website calendar. Click on the Calendar drop down > Select Holidays for October Halloween events.
Have a great fall weekend, Parmalee
P.S. This intently walking bird delights me. I couldn't resist sharing!
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Why Walking is the Key to Being More Productive | |
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The case for moving slow in an age of speed.
by Clay Skipper
“The secret to walking to the South Pole is to put one foot in front of the other, and to do this enough times,” writes Erling Kagge in his 2017 book Silence in the Age of Noise.
It’s these kind of simple, profound statements that make the Norwegian polar explorer’s writing so compelling. Because though a statement like that might sound obvious (of course you get to the South Pole by walking to it), when it comes from the first person to complete the Three Poles Challenge—Kagge walked to the North Pole in 1990, the South Pole in 1993, and the summit of Mount Everest (the “third pole”) in 1994—it packs a surprisingly motivational punch.
The effect of reading his newest book, Walking, is similar. It is, essentially, a defense of moving slowly and thoughtfully in an age obsessed with speed and convenience. And, sure, that take brings to mind old-man-yelling-at-a-cloud vibes, but Kagge’s insights are sharp enough to slowly chip away at your skepticism, like a pickaxe working a block of ice.
Read more about Kagge's walking discoveries > > >
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Big Creek Lumber Offers
School Garden Grant Program for 2025
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Big Creek Lumber is excited to announce they will be offering their School Garden Grant Program for 2025. This annual program has already awarded 82 grants to schools local to Big Creek locations and they are looking forward to awarding twelve more this year. This program provides redwood garden bed materials to local schools and supports student education. Get the details
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X Academy for Students Who Love Math
Saturdays 10am-12pm, October 19-November 23
If your student loves math, join the X Academy. The Santa Cruz Math Circle is a great opportunity to explore challenging and fun mathematics with kids from across the county.
Supported by Santa Cruz COE, the X Academy Santa Cruz Math Circle is for students in grades 5 through 8 to meet weekly with math professors and math professionals on Saturdays, 10:00-12:00 at Cabrillo College starting October 19 through November 23.
Tuition is $150 and scholarships are available. Register now at: www.XAcademy.org
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OPEN STUDIOS
All County October 19 & 20,
11am – 5pm Every Weekend
Meet our local creatives, witness their artistic process and buy direct. Open Studios is a FREE, self-guided, countywide art tour. Learn more about guides and apps > > >
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Dia De Los Muertos, Daily the month of October, Here at the center, we are looking forward to celebrating and honoring our loved ones for Dia de los Muertos. We invite you to stop by our community altar and add your own photos and items for those special people. Details
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National Junior Basketball Santa Cruz Chapter, Registration Open Now. Join the Santa Cruz Chapter 2024-2025 season for Kids K-12. This is the league’s third year and it’s a great program for young players. Details
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Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, October 19 & 20, “Celebrate the Great & Almighty Gourd” at the annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival! Festival admission is free. Join in the fabulously festive fun as the World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay will be bursting out in orange to celebrate its bountiful fall harvest and autumn splendor. See schedule of events > > >
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Sewing for Kids Details
Bird Walk at Wilder Ranch, Details
Halloween Special – Watercolor Creepy Crawlies! Details
Quilting with Friends - Mondays Details
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“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, Join the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron and Linus patiently awaits a pumpkin patch miracle. Details
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Classes & Demos at Mountain Feed & Farm Supply, Hot Pepper Jelly Class! Saturday, October 19, 10am – 12pm, Sweet and spicy and perfect for winter gifting, Hot Pepper Jelly is truly a delightful concoction. In this multi-faceted class, Jess will demonstrate how to make a delicious hot pepper jelly to spice up your holiday cheese and charcuterie boards. In addition, we will cover equipment and techniques for general jam and jelly-making, as well as safe water-bath canning practices. Finally, we will highlight the use of ... Details
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Harvest Tour on the Rail & Trail, Saturday, October 19 from 1 – 5pm, Join us on a Harvest Tour on the Rail Trail. Start at Bay and California to pick up your activity card and join us for a scavenger hunt.
Walk, roll or ride to over 20 different stops and activities along the Westside Rail Trail from Bay and California to Natural Bridges Drive. Details
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Rescue Readers at the Santa Cruz SPCA, 4 – 4:30pm; Tuesdays: October 24, 31, November 14, December 5, 19 or Thursdays: October 26, November 2, 16, December 7, 21. Come read to our cats and dogs at the Santa Cruz SPCA! Details
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College and Career Family Night, Monday, October 21, 6-pm
Meet over 45 university representatives from numerous public, private, and out-of-state colleges and universities. It is also an opportunity to learn about Cabrillo College’s degrees and programs, attend workshops, and explore various resources. You can take a quick career assessment, explore learning communities, support programs, resources and clubs. This event is free and open to the public. Workshops will be offered in English & Spanish. Details
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Composting Workshop, Saturday, October 19, 10:30am – 12:30pm, Dig into our 2-hour composting, workshop extravaganza! We’ll unpack the basics of turning kitchen scraps into garden gold and dive deep into the world of backyard and worm composting. Details
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13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 – 31, 11am, Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf. It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! Win a prize in The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt. Details
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Wheelie Good Time at Felt Street Park, Saturday, October 19, 11am-3pm, We are fundraising for colorful murals, improved shade, and needed repairs. Skate Jam, Car Show, Bike Ride, and Dance! Oct 19, 11-3 at Felt St Park. Activities for all and good times assured! Bring your family and friends! Details
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Rancho Siempre Verde Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch, Saturdays & Sundays 9am-4:30pm, September 28 – November 16, Join Rancho Siempre Verde’s family farm for our annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch! Bring your family and friends and dogs. Pick pumpkins, cut flowers, grab a peck of apples, make a fall wreath, have a picnic, take a swing on our swings, and enjoy our farm activities all overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Details
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Grey Bears Halloween Sale, Monday-Sunday, October 21-31, 10am-4:30pm, Grey Bears is having a spooky 50% sale on all clothing and fabric in celebration of Halloween. If you've never been to Grey Bears, now is the time! Details
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Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party, Saturdays & Sundays 9am-5pm, October 19-20, 26-27, Ready for a day of family fun? Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy are rolling into Felton, CA, bringing a world of adventure right to your doorstep! Details
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Floating Pumpkin Patch, Saturday, October 19, 12 – 4pm, Join us in the Simpkins Family Swim Center pool for our 7th Annual Floating Pumpkin Patch, Saturday, October 19, 12 – 4pm. Details
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Stone Circle Plays Celtic, Sunday, October 20, 3pm, Don’t miss a lovely afternoon of great music with the wonderful fiddler Rebecca Richman, while supporting Community Music School of Santa Cruz programs for kids and teens. Get your tickets while they last! El Vaquero Winery in Corralitos. Details
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Capitola Plein Air Annual Art Festival, Monday - Sunday, October 21 - 27, Join Capitola's Plein Air, annual art festival, a juried art competition, exhibition, and sale. It is a FREE event, with hands-on art-making for all visitors, live music, and forty local and regional artists selling their works and competing for the top prize. Dozens of professional artists will paint en plein air in varied mediums, outdoors, throughout Capitola, at locations including New Brighton Beach, Depot Hill, the Esplanade, and the Jewel Box.
Details
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Parenting Workshops, These parent workshops offer outstanding skills, tips and support in our parenting path. We are fortunate to have these resources. Even if everything is going well, it's good to know what's available! October
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