2024 Santa Cruz County Small Business Summit

Samper Recital Hall - Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

Open to over 200 local small businesses, the daylong conference features more than 20 professionals who will share their expert tips, tools, and resources. Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and gift bag included! This year’s summit featuring keynote speaker Guy Kawasaki alongside 13 captivating educational sessions, equips attendees with invaluable tools and resources, while nurturing networking opportunities among driven, like-minded individuals! Network ...

E-Waste Collection Event

Mountain View High School 3535 Truman Ave., Mountain View, CA

Join us for Mountain View High School’s Instrumental Music program's E-Waste Collection Event! Date: Saturday, May 4th, Time: 10am - 2pm. Location: 3535 Truman Ave (MVHS front/staff parking lot near the MVHS Theatre) Bring your e-waste items including TVs, computers, servers, monitors, laptops, printers, phones, stereos, and more. Proceeds support the MVHS Instrumental Music Program. Please note: We cannot accept ...

Free

Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival

Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton

Discover the world of fascinating fungi at the Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival at Roaring Camp Railroads on May 4-5. Presented by Far West Fungi, the event offers two days of entertainment, education, and activities that are all about mushrooms, 10 am to 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday. ​View the art gallery and installation art, explore for wild mushrooms on ...

Free Comic Book Day at Illusive Comics

Illusive Comics & Games 5245 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara

Come get some free comics!! Everyone can pick out at least 3 special comics. Donate at least $20 and you can get 1 of each of the special comics! (All donations will go to to a Non-profit).

Free

Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair

Skypark, 361 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066-4114 361 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley

Mark your calendar and  SAVE THE DATE  for the 3rd annual Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair at Skypark on May 4th, 2024 from 10:30am - 3:30pm! MCF is a free, interactive, and educational event and is dedicated to building COMMUNITY. This year’s event theme is festivals celebrated around the world and it is sure to be a joy-filled day! Visit https://www.scottsvalleymcf.com/ for more info about ...

Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival

Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton

Discover the world of fascinating fungi at the Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival at Roaring Camp Railroads on May 4-5. Presented by Far West Fungi, the event offers two days of entertainment, education, and activities that are all about mushrooms, 10 am to 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday. ​View the art gallery and installation art, explore for wild mushrooms on ...

Be the Difference Awards

Boardwalk's Cocoanut Grove 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Celebrating the individuals, groups, and businesses who do the most to transform Santa Cruz County through volunteerism! The most inspiring event of the year - let's celebrate our Community Heroes! Presented by Santa Cruz Community Credit Union The most inspiring event of the year! The Be the Difference Awards is a gala luncheon event that celebrates the top 50 individuals, ...

$60

1st Annual Santa Cruz County Cleanup Da

Many organizations and governmental entities have been addressing the issue of litter independently, however there lacked coordination. Trash Talkers goal was to get the right people in the room, to learn what is already being done, to create a strategic plan, come up with solutions, funding, ordinances, accountability, and execution. Trash Talkers members include: Congressman Jimmy Panetta Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren ...

Family Festival: Scout-O-Rama

History Park 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA

Get ready for a day filled with activities! From running through obstacle courses, climbing a wall or arts and crafts! We're sure there's something for everyone for all ages! Don't miss out the exciting opportunity to get your hands dirty and play to your heart's desire! What're you waiting for? Grab your friends and family and Get Out & Scout!

$10

Estate Planning Educational Eats

Scotts Valley Branch Library 251 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

Beautiful Life Estate Planning is hosting an afternoon full of education and good food at the local Public Library in Scotts Valley, CA. Our Educational Eats event invites the local community to discover the best way to empower your family, understand probate and how you can avoid it, and learn how you can protect your children should anything happen to ...

Free

Community Wildfire Preparedness Workshop

Scotts Valley Community Center 360 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

Community Fire Preparedness Workshop (FREE EVENT)! Come join us at the Scotts Valley Community Center for a workshop to learn how to keep your home, property and family safe in case of a fire emergency and advice on Insurance preparedness! Free Event! Tuesday, May 14th, 6:00-8:00pm Community Center: 360 Kings Village Rd. Scotts Valley Pre-registration suggested: https://bit.ly/svrecreation Following topics presented: ...

Charity Reimagined – Screening of Uncharitable with Dan Pallotta in-person

Bankhead Theater 2400 1st St, Livermore, CA

Join us for an unprecedented evening that highlights the intersection of philanthropy, innovation, and the nonprofit sector. Dan Pallotta, an activist and fundraiser renowned for his groundbreaking TED Talk, brings to the stage a live discussion alongside the screening of “UnCharitable,” a feature-length documentary that delves into the challenges and transformative possibilities facing today’s nonprofits. Proceeds from this event will go ...

$12 – $120