Maria Gitin, Civil Rights Activists, Book Talk

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

Join us when author Maria Gitin talks about the summer of 1965 when she volunteered to canvas for Black voters in rural Wilcox County, Alabama. Her book, This Bright Light of Ours, records the events of that harrowing summer and highlights the unheard voices of grassroots Freedom Fighters who formed the backbone of the Civil Rights movement. Ms. Gitin augments ...

Free

Vine Hill Auction Gala 2024 – Mardi Gras Party!

Cocoanut Grove 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz

Join us for an unforgettable night at Vine Hill's most exciting event of the year - the Vine Hill Auction Gala 2024 - Mardi Gras Party! Immerse yourself in the intoxicating spirit of New Orleans as we transform the Boardwalk's Cocoanut Grove into a dazzling Mardi Gras wonderland! This annual gala celebration promises an explosion of colors, live music from ...

$150

Makers Market Magic Craft Faire

Avalon Visions 2815 Porter Street, Soquel

Bored in January? Ditch the winter blues and dive into a day of delights at the Avalon Visions Makers Market Pop-Up Faire! Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 21st from 10 AM to 3 PM at Avalon Visions (2815 Porter St., Soquel, CA). Here's a taste of what awaits: Mama Kolohe's mouthwatering Hawaiian fare, featuring kalua pig, teri beef, shoyu ...

Free

February First Friday – Studio 128 – Tannery Arts Center – Feb 2, 5-8 pm

Tannery Arts Center 1050 River Street, Santa Cruz, United States

February First Friday - February 2, 2024, 5-8 pm Studio 128 – Tannery Arts Center – 1050 River Street, Santa Cruz, CA   Tis the Season for Flowers - And, Some Flowers Last Forever Katie Scott Photography and Linda Lord Watercolors invite you to Studio 128 at the Tannery Arts Center for First Friday - February 2, 2024, from 5 ...

Seal Adventures

Año Nuevo State Park, New Years Creek Rd, Pescadero, CA 94060 New Years Creek Rd, Pescadero

This annual fundraising event is a rare opportunity that can be enjoyed by everyone, from families to avid wildlife photographers. View hundreds of northern elephant seals at the peak of the breeding season. Spend over three  hours in the preserve enjoying the trails and permier elephant seal viewing area at your own pace. Consult the team of volunteer naturalists, park ...

$89

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 Scott Valley, CA. Our Estate Planning 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 ...

Benefit Concert Jazz Night with Andrey Chmut and Band

Twin Lakes Church 2701 Cabrillo College Drive, Aptos

Andrey Chmut, a world-renown jazz saxophonist, composer and producer, is also a graduate of Music Camp International. Andrey was one of several young people from Ukraine and Romania who toured the US with MCI. He says that experience had a profound impact on him and helped him to become a professional musician. Andrey emigrated from Ukraine to the US and ...

$4 – $15

Inversion Wines Valentine’s Event

Inversion Wines 75 Mt. Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

Join us at Inversion this Wednesday evening for live music, wood fired pizza, local vendors, and of course delicious wine! No reservations needed, just show up with your friends, family, loved ones! We look forward to celebrating with you.

Free