Mar Vista Music Club Concert, Friday, May 31, 1pm, Get ready to be swept away by the enchanting melodies and rhythmic beats as our young musicians showcase their hard work and dedication. Bring the whole family and show your support for these talented young performers. Details

Food Truck Friday – Skypark, May 31, 5-8pm, Celebrate the Graduates! Food Truck Fridays feature: a beer and wine garden 100% benefiting SVEF, live music with Paperback Riders, face painting by Brenda and Food Trucks: Rollin Snack Shack, Cococ the Food Truck, Pana, Pesce Veggie, Scrumptious Fish & Chips, SnB, Dani O (breads, cookies & more!) and The Cotton Candy Kid! Details

Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe, Family-friendly! Thursday-Sunday, May 30 – June 2, Gilbert and Sullivan’s absurdly comical operetta, Iolanthe, performed in English. Opening night: Arrive early for complimentary refreshments in the lobby at 7pm, Details

Garage Sale Weekend Citywide Santa Cruz, Saturday and Sunday, 8am-5pm, June 1 & 2, The annual two-day Citywide City of Santa Cruz Garage Sale Weekend is on June 1 and 2 and promotes reuse, repair and resale opportunities. To explore the sales’ inventories, map a shopping route, or sign up to host a sale, click -> Details

Library Summer Reading --Read, Renew, Repeat-- Kickoff: Saturday, June 1, 10am, Festivities include performances by Magician James Chan, MusicalMe, face painting with Wisteria Faerie Creations and a performance by local musicians Cement Ship.

Participants win prizes for reaching their goals. During the summer, every branch and Bookmobile will host free activities --special performances by magicians, puppeteers, musicians and more-- for children, teens, and adults to encourage and support a love of reading. Details

Graphic Novel Workshop for Teens with Phil Yeh at Felton, Saturday, June 1, 11am-12:30pm, Teens! Learn how to make your own comics and graphic novels with Phil Yeh. Join us to learn from the Godfather of the American Graphic Novel, Phil Yeh! Phil will walk you through the creative process, from art to writing. Details

Funk Night with The Joint Chiefs, to benefit The Elksnational Foundation Charity and Elk Childrens Charities. Saturday, June 1, 6-10pm, Bring your funkiest moves and join us for a night of fun and dancing at the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge as we welcome The Joint Chiefs! Doors open at 6 p.m. Music and dancing from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The first 100 guests will receive swag to help light up the dance floor! Details

History comes alive at Wilder Ranch State Park, June 1, 11am-3pm, Join us for a trip back in time at the fascinating historic complex at Wilder Ranch State Park. There are vintage games to play, tours, and cool things to explore. As always, this event is free and open to all. Parking is $10 per car. Programs subject to change. Rain cancels. Details

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! June

Free Summer CyberCamps

Introductory High School, M-F, June 3-7, 9am-3pm

Intermediate High School, M-F, June 10-14, 9am-3pm

Ideal CyberCampers are current 8th-12th graders and community college students with basic computer skills and little to no cybersecurity experience. Continue your journey into cybersecurity, where you’ll learn the ropes from experienced professionals.

We've got you covered with lunch and snacks every day, ensuring you have the energy to explore and learn. Get ready for an action-packed adventure with a range of hands-on activities that will put your skills to the test in a fun and supportive environment.

Topics include: Digital hygiene and safety, and technology ethics, Computer Networking and Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Digital Forensics, Python coding, and Web Application Security.

Our camps are the perfect place to meet fellow young enthusiasts who share your passion for technology and cybersecurity. We guarantee you'll have a blast, learn a ton, and maybe even discover a pathway to your future career.

Visit sccoe.link/summercyber24 for details and registration

Of Boys and Men

Melinda French Gates invests in boys and men:

a new era for gender equality

by Richard V. Reeves “We have to rise together. I’m honored to be asked to direct $20 million to help us all rise together.”

As part of this new effort, French Gates has created some dedicated grantmaking funds. As she writes in the New York Times: “I offered 12 people whose work I admire their own $20 million grant-making fund to distribute as he or she sees fit.”

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