September 2010 Calendar
 

Watsonville Fly-In & Air Show begins September 3rd.

Wednesday, September 1
 

Music Together Demo Class Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley @ 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30am. No Registration Required. Join us for a Free Sample Class to experience why everyone you know LOVES Music Together! We’ll sing, dance and play instruments, and introduce you to the wonderful ways we lead adults to support the musical growth of their children, regardless of musical ability. Native Sons Hall, 239 High St, Santa Cruz.. Scotts Valley Community Center, Kings Village Rd @ Bluebonnet Ln, Scotts Valley. 462-5195

Together in the Park/Juntos en el Parque 9:30am-12:30pm. FREE. Ongoing Wednesdays. Drop-in playgroup for parents & young children. Rain or shine. Marinovich Park, 120 2nd St, Watsonville. 786-2160

Mothersong 9:15 and 10:30am. Wed and Thurs. every week. A Multicultural Singalong for Families with Babies. Unity 407 Broadway, SC. Babies Free, Adults/$5-10.

El Patio de mi Casa Ongoing Wednesdays. 10am-12noon. Ages 1-5 years. Sliding scale $3-7/class. Combining elements of a playgroup, support group, & a course in child development. Class is conducted entirely in Spanish. LO Family Resource Center, 1438 Capitola Rd, SC. 476-7284 x104

New Moms Support Group 10:30am-12:30pm. FREE. Ongoing Wednesdays. Babies 0-6 mos. Discuss common concerns with other new moms. Dominican Edu Center, Rm C, 1555 Soquel Dr, SC. 462-7709

SLV Together in the Park Playgroup 10:30am-12 noon. Parents, grandparents and caregivers and their infant-preschool children meet for play and group activities at Felton Covered Bridge Park (across from Safeway in Felton) from April-October, and at Mountain Community Resources from November-March (6134 Highway 9, Felton). Free. Snack, parenting resources, crafts, music, and stories provided. 335-6600 (English) or 246-2061 (Spanish).

Breastfeeding Support Group 10:30am-12:30pm. FREE. Ongoing Wednesdays. Discuss joys & challenges of breastfeeding. Dominican Edu Center, Rm D, 1555 Soquel Dr, SC. 462-7709

Farmers Market: Santa Cruz 2:30-6:30pm. FREE. Ongoing Wednesdays. Cedar & Lincoln St, SC. 454-0566

Foster Care/Adoption Orientation 6-9pm. FREE. 1st Wed/month. Bring questions and visit with active foster & adoptive parents. 1400 Emeline, Rm 206, SC. Register at 454-4044.

Twilight Concert 6-8pm. Capitola Beach is an alcohol free beach and open container laws will be enforced. FREE. Please come and enjoy last concert of the summer.

SC Public Skating Sessions 7:30-10pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Roller Palladium, 1606 Seabright Ave, SC. 423-0844
 

Thursday, September 2
 

Mothersong 9:15 and 10:30am. Wed and Thurs. every week. A Multicultural Singalong for Families with Babies. Unity 407 Broadway, SC. Babies Free, Adults/$5-10.

Music Together Demo Class Capitola @ 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30am. And in Santa Cruz @ 3:30, 4:30 & 5:30 p.m. See Sept. 1 for details. 3709 Portola Drive (at 38th Ave.) Capitola. Native Sons Hall, 239 High St, Santa Cruz. 462-5195

Together in the Park/Juntos en el Parque $5 drop-in fee.10am-12pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Drop-in playgroup for parents & young children. Frederick St. Park.

Fame The Musical 7pm. All About Theatre proudly presents this production performed by local youth. Tickets: $9 / $15 / $20. Playing at the Louden Nelson Center. Visit www.allabouttheatre.org for more information and to purchase tickets.
 

Friday, September 3
 

Together in the Park/Juntos en el Parque 9:30am-12:30pm. FREE. Ongoing Fridays. Drop-in playgroup for parents & young children. Aldridge Park, Aldridge Ln, Corralitos. Rainy Days at Corralitos Community Center, 33 Brown's Valley Rd. 786-2160

Music Together Demo Class Ben Lomond & Watsonville @ 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30am. See Sept 1 for details. Ben Lomond-SLV School District Offices, Room 21, 325 Marion Ave, Ben Lomond. Watsonville - Tae Kwon Do Academy, 978 East Lake Ave. (in the East Lake Shopping Center), Watsonville. 462-5195

Free Noontime Tour of MAH Join MAH docents for a museum-wide tour highlighting the current exhibitions.

Attachment Parenting Play Group 12:30-2:30pm. Every Friday. Free playgroup for children (all ages) and their caregivers who want to learn more about this intuitive parenting approach which is supported by over 50 years of child development research. Meet at Frederick St. Park for play and support from other families practicing gentle parenting. 332-0864

Watsonville Fly-In & Air Show Friday 12-10pm. Sat & Sun 9am-5pm. Air show and display of various aircrafts including military and experimental. Performers, displays, fireworks and more. Watsonville Airport, 100 Aviation Way, Watsonville. 763-5600

Peer Support Group for women with depression and/or bipolar disorder. 6-8pm. New, free, ongoing. Meets the first Friday of each month. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 101 Riverside Avenue, Ben Lomond. 345-7190

Campfire 6:30pm. See September 4.

Fame The Musical 7pm. See September 2 for details.

Alasdair Fraser’s Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School 27th Annual Concert 8pm. Join us for this exciting evening of fiddling fever. With more than 150 enthusiastic musicians ranging in age from 7 to 70, this concert will enliven your heart with rousing strathspeys, reels, jigs, and more. Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz. 420-5260
 

Saturday, September 4
 

Aptos Farmers Market 8am-12pm. FREE. Ongoing Saturdays. Cabrillo College Parking Garage, 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos. 728-5060

Watsonville Fly-In & Air Show 9am. See September 3.

Music Together Demo Class Santa Cruz @ 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30am. See  Sept. 1 for details. Native Sons Hall, 239 High St, Santa Cruz. 462-5195

Redwoods, Reflections and Connections 10am. Docent Lou Wolner introduces you to some of the trees, flowers and other plants on this moderate 5-mile, 3-hour hike along one of our most impressive trails. Experience the charm of a meandering stream, a stunning waterfall and old-growth redwoods. We’ll take time to pause and reflect on the power of a beautiful natural setting and our connection to it. This hike is not recommended for small children. Bring water and food. Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. 338-8861

The History of Wilder Ranch: A tour of the Historic Ranch Buildings Most Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm. Discover what life was like a century or more ago on this innovative dairy ranch. The hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1896 water-powered machine shop, and other historic buildings. 426-0505

Fame The Musical 2pm & 7pm. See September 2 for details.

Junior Rangers Every Saturday at 3pm. Discover the fascinating secrets of the forest. Explore, practice outdoor skills and play games as you learn about plants, animals, geology, and more. This one-hour program is designed for kids ages 7-12. Sorry parents, this program is for kids only! Please register your child 15 minutes before the program begins. Meet at the Big Basin Nature Lodge. 338-8861

Big Basin Nature Club Every Saturday at 4:30pm.This fun program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their families. Pretend, play, sing and explore! This half-hour program will introduce youngsters to the wonders of the redwood forest. Meet at the Big Basin Nature Lodge. 338-8861

Campfire Every Saturday at 6:30pm. Join us in our historic campfire center for an evening of song and story. Serenade the glittering stars and learn about redwood ecology, creatures of the forest or stories of the park while relaxing in the shadows of the towering trees. Fire lighting and marshmallows (we provide the marshmallows and sticks!) at 6:30 pm; program begins at 7:00 pm. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Located 9 miles outside of Boulder Creek on Hwy 236. 338-8861
 

Sunday, September 5
 

Watsonville Fly-In & Air Show 9am. See September 3.

Day on the Monterey Bay Regatta Including live music, raffle, food and more. All proceeds raised benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County's youth mentoring services. Santa Cruz Yacht Club Dry Storage Yard. 464 8691

Hot Rods For Kids This remarkable event will feature world-class cars that will impress and attract any automotive lover. The event site, generously donated by Ocean Honda in Santa Cruz, will be transformed into a "Celebration of Exquisite Automobiles". While strolling amongst this magnificent display, enjoy wine tasting from local vineyards, food, music, live and silent auctions. A limited number of raffle tickets are available. First place winner will select either a Corvette Convertible valued at $17,000 donated by Ocean Speedway, or an 18 carat yellow gold diamond ring valued at $3,770. Hot Rods For Kids proceeds will benefit Children's Hospice and Palliative Care Coalition (CHPCC), an award-winning non-profit organization based in Watsonville, dedicated to improving care for children with life-threatening conditions. Ocean Honda at 3801 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz. 763-3070

Fall Window Hangings Make a beautiful nature-inspired window decoration. Best for ages 3 - 9. Make sure to check out www.lollytreetoys.com for a picture of the craft! Lolly Tree Toys, 240 Cathcart St, Downtown Santa Cruz. 713-5136

Wilder Ranch Demonstrations Most Weekends 11am-3pm. Volunteers lead living history activities on many weekends at Wilder Ranch State Park. Stop by for a picnic and lawn games and you may also find blacksmiths, quilters, and cooks demonstrating their skills on the ranch. Visitors can gain first-hand experience of what life was like by taking part in hands-on living history activities on this circa 1900 dairy ranch, one of the first in Santa Cruz County. 426-0505

Footsteps of the Pioneers 11:30am. An easy three-mile, two-hour round trip to the site of the Maddock Cabin. Enjoy a beautiful walk through the redwoods and hear stories of the early settlers and their life deep in the forest. Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters and bring water. 338-8883

Family Discovery Walk 1pm. Join docent Norm Beeson for a fun-filled family walk and investigate the mysteries and wonders of Big Basin’s redwood forest! We’ll discover what surprises the day offers on this easy, one-mile roundtrip walk that lasts about 1.5 hours. Bring water, a snack or lunch and an adventurous spirit! Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. 338-8861

Seaside Crafts at the Seymour Center 1-3pm. Join us with your small fry in the crafts room every Sunday for hands-on fun! Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 Shaffer Rd, SC. 459-3800

Fame The Musical 2pm. See September 2 for details.

Junior Rangers 3pm. See September 4.

Big Basin Nature Club 4:30pm. See September 4.

Campfire 6:30pm. See September 4.
 

Monday, September 6
 

Parents & Toddlers Support 10am-12noon. Ongoing Mondays. Ages 9-30 months. Sliding scale $3-7/class. Combining elements of a playgroup, support group & a course in child development. LO Family Resource Center, 1438 Capitola Rd, SC. 476-7284 x104

Big Basin Nature Club 10am. See September 4.

Junior Rangers 11am. See September 4.

Benefit Bingo: SLV High Sports 6pm. Ongoing Mondays. All games pay $250, based on attendance. No smoking. Must be 18 and over to play. $15 minimum buy in for the games. Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St, SC. 336-2944

Divorced Fathers Network 7:30-9pm. FREE. Ongoing Mondays. DFN provides non-adversarial techniques to achieve healthy co-parenting through a support group network. Dominican Edu Center, Rm E, 1555 Soquel Dr, SC. Kerry 234-5578; David 458-9147
 

Tuesday, September 7
 

Together in the Park/Juntos en el Parque $5 drop-in fee. Ongoing Tuesdays. Drop-in playgroup for parents & young children. 10am-12pm. Jose Ave Park, Live Oak.

Cafe Mom meets on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month. Location for 1st Tuesdays are 101 Madison St @ FBC Watsonville. Free childcare is available so you can enjoy uninterrupted adult conversation! Location for 3rd Tuesdays are play dates at rotating parks throughout mid to South County. Cafe Mom welcomes any mom! 724-1311

Free Day: Seymour Marine Discovery Center 10am-5pm. Explore marine life of the Monterey Bay. Exhibit hall, aquarium, touch tanks, & Ocean Discovery Shop. 100 Shaffer Rd, SC. 459-3800

Kids Community Ice Cream Social Every Tuesday in September is Community Day from 1-4 pm! All kids Ice Cream Scoops are just $1! Marini's Downtown, 1308 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz. 423-3299

Farmers Market: Felton 2:30-6:30pm. FREE. Ongoing Tuesdays. St. John's Catholic Church, Hwy 9, Felton. 425-3331

Youth Coalition Meeting 5-6:30pm. FREE. Ongoing Tuesdays. Ages 13-21. Get involved, get educated & become a community youth leader. Youth-designed & led group. Call first. Resource Center for Non-Violence, 515 Broadway, SC. 427-5066

Birth Center Tour 6:30pm. FREE. Ongoing Tuesdays. Call to register. Dominican Hospital, 1555 Soquel Dr, SC. 462-7709

Santa Cruz World Choir & Orchestra Open House 7-9pm. Free. Do you and your high school student love to sing? Learn about this multi-generational, educational, and fun vocal group and ensemble that will inspire and entertain audiences this holiday season. Meet educator, composer and director Stephen Bigger (B.A. Music, MENC) and members of the choir, and learn about repertoire, rehearsals and performances. Soquel Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, 4951 Soquel Drive , Soquel. 521-3470. www.santacruzworldchoir.com

Autism/Aspergers Support Group Meeting 7:30pm. Meet with other parents for support, networking and information. First Tuesday of each month. This group will be a place to exchange ideas, make friends and be around others who understand the feelings and unique challenges that accompany raising a child on the Autism spectrum. The group is supported by the Special Parents Information Network. (SPIN). No RSVP necessary. Just show up! Porter Memorial Library, 3050 Porter St, Soquel.
 

Wednesday, September 8
 

Mothersong 9:15 and 10:30am. See September 1.

Together in the Park/Juntos en el Parque 9:30am. See September 1.

El Patio de mi Casa 10am. See September 1.

SLV Together in the Park Playgroup 10:30am-12 noon. See September 1.

Tiny Tots Skating Session 11:15am. See September 1.

Farmers Market: Santa Cruz 2:30pm. See September 1.

SC Public Skating Sessions 7:30pm. See September 1.

 

Thursday, September 9
 

Mothersong 9:15 and 10:30am. See September 2.

Together in the Park/Juntos en el Parque 10am. See September 2.

Creative Dance for 2 to 4 years. Drop in class every Thurs from 12-12:45pm. First time participants Free. Returning students $7 or $5 for siblings. No class on September 2nd. Unity Temple, 407 Broadway in SC.

Come to Kids Club with Dora for a Fun Mexican Fiesta Show! 3:30pm. The fun starts with an interactive singing and dancing show in which the children will learn to count in Spanish, Dance The Mexican Hat Dance and do The Limbo. Before the show there will be a Maraca Decorating Station where the children can decorate a maraca that they will use in the show, then after the show we will all get to break a Piñata full of prizes for everyone with Dora! Capitola Mall in the food court. 462-1117

Triple “P” Positive Parenting Workshop Series – Preventing Tantrums 5:30-8pm. (in English). Mountain Community Resources is offering a workshop series for parents and caregivers to increase their awareness of how to change unwanted behavior and encourage desirable behavior in their children. Free with light refreshments. Free childcare. Pre-registration Required. Mountain Community Resources, 6134 HWY 9, Felton. 335-6603.

SC Twins Club 7pm. FREE. 2nd Thurs/month. Share experiences with other mothers of twins. Dominican Hospital, Rm 1, Soquel Ave, SC. 439-9817
 

Friday, September 10

Together in the Park/Juntos en el Parque 9:30am. See September 3.

Attachment Parenting Play Group See September 3.

Campfire 6:30pm. See September 4.

Tandy Beal Premieres New Work At Cabrillo College And Invites Public To Participate In Art-Making Process September 10 -11 at 7:30pm, September 12 at 3pm. Former Cabrillo College faculty member and legendary performer Tandy Beal, will celebrate the 40th anniversary of her performance troupe Tandy Beal & Company and her collaboration with musician/composer Jon Scoville, with the premiere of her newest work HereAfterHere: A Self Guide Tour of Eternity at the Cabrillo Crocker Theater, September 10 -12. The September 10th opening performance is a benefit for Hospice of Santa Cruz.  A $50 donation per ticket includes premiere seating and an invitation to the reception that follows the performance. Tickets:  $12 -$35 (plus service charge). Cabrillo Crocker Theater, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos. 420-5260 or www.santacruztickets.com
 

Saturday, September 11
 

Aptos Farmers Market 8am. See September 4.

Ohlone Day at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 10am-4pm. Celebrate the ways of the Ohlone People of the past with those of the present. You can take part in many activities that bring alive the traditional ways, crafts, and practices of the Ohlone People. Ohlone people will share their traditional basketry, songs, stories, tools, musical instruments, dance, and their history.  This hands-on event lets you participate in Ohlone crafts and games, hot rock cooking and fire making, traditional dances, and storytelling presentations as you discover more about Ohlone culture.  The main entrance to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is located off Highway 9 in Felton. 335-7077

Ocean View Summit Hike 10am. One of our most diverse hikes—by mountain streams, oak woodlands, chaparral and redwoods. You’ll discuss forests, flowers and fires on a six-mile, four-hour hike. This somewhat strenuous ascent is rewarded with ocean views on a clear day. Bring water, lunch and good hiking shoes. Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. 338-8883

Junior Rangers 3pm. See September 4.

Big Basin Nature Club 4:30pm. See September 4.

Campfire 6:30pm. See September 4.
 

Sunday, September 12
 

Berry Creek Falls Hike 9:30am. Travel deep into the heart of Big Basin as you experience a wide range of habitats on this moderate to strenuous 12-mile-loop hike. Wind through cool, shady redwood canyons and climb dry, exposed ridges as you hike to the jewel of Big Basin: 60-foot Berry Creek Falls and its three adjacent waterfalls. Bring lots of water, lunch and layers of clothing. Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. 338-8883

Superhero and Princess Bracelets Design your own wristband out of felt, reused materials, and other special treasures. Great for girls and boys ages 3-9. Check out www.lollytreetoys.com for more info. Lolly Tree Toys, 240 Cathcart St, Downtown Santa Cruz. 713-5136

Animal Tracks Natural History Hike & Lesson 10am. Meet at the Waddell Beach parking lot for a lesson in tracking animals with Tod Haddow. Tod has been a teacher in the tracking club for the past 5 years. He will help us learn to read the signatures of animals left as tracks and how to tell their gait, age and even sex from these tracks. We will look at tracks on the beach and then check the marsh trail. Finally we will end at the Nature and History Center to research what we have found and look at other examples of tracks.  This class is appropriate for families (best for kids over 6).  Learn to think like an animal and try to put together the pieces of a puzzle left by their tracks. Rancho Del Oso Nature & History Center. Located 16 miles north of Santa Cruz along Highway One, at Waddell Creek. 427-2288

Seaside Crafts at the Seymour Center 1pm. See September 5.

 

Monday, September 13
 

Parents & Toddlers Support 10am. See September 6.

Benefit Bingo: SLV High Sports 6pm. See September 6.

Homeschool Parent Support Group 7-9pm. Free. Ongoing support group for parents who are homeschooling, 2nd Monday of every month. Educational Resource Center, 224C Walnut Ave., SC, adults and babies in arms only.

Divorced Fathers Network 7:30pm. See September 6.
 

Tuesday, September 14
 

Together in the Park/Juntos en el Parque 9am. See September 7.

Tuesday Tour at Chartwell School & The New High School Project 11am-12noon. On the second Tuesday of each month, Chartwell School and The New High School Project offer informal tours. Guests are invited to come learn about the education offered at the central coast\'s only school for students with specific learning variations. All are welcome to attend and there is no need to RSVP. 40% of our students live in Santa Cruz County. Please call 831.394.3468 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions. Located at 2511 Numa Watson Rd, Seaside.

Kids Community Ice Cream Social 1pm. September 7.

Youth Coalition Meeting 5pm. September 7.

Awana Clubs! 6:30-8pm. For children 3 - 6th grade. Bible lessons, songs, games, fun with friends @ Felton Bible Church. Register on line: feltonbiblechurch.org. For more info call 335-3418.

Birth Center Tour 6:30pm. September 7.
 

Wednesday, September 15
 

Mothersong 9:15 and 10:30am. See September 1.

Together in the Park/Juntos en el Parque 9:30am. See September 1.

El Patio de mi Casa 10am. See September 1.

SLV Together in the Park Playgroup 10:30am-12 noon. See September 1.

Tiny Tots Skating Session 11:15am. See September 1.

Farmers Market: Santa Cruz 2:30pm. See September 1.

SC Public Skating Sessions 7:30pm. See September 1.
 

Thursday, September 16
 

Mothersong 9:15 and 10:30am. See September 2.

Together in the Park/Juntos en el Parque 10am. See September 2.

Creative Dance 12pm. See September 9.
 

Friday, September 17
 

Together in the Park/Juntos en el Parque 9:30am See September 3.

Attachment Parenting Play Group See September 3.

Twilight Hike 6:30pm. Join us for an easy, level walk for the whole family. Experience the turning of the day into night in the forest, and learn about the critters that are just becoming active as the sun goes down. Fire lighting and marshmallows at 7:00 p.m.; program begins at 7:30 p.m.  Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Bring a flashlight. Sorry, no dogs on the trail. 338-8883
 

Saturday, September 18

 

Aptos Farmers Market 8am. See September 4.

Scotts Valley Community Day This event is a day for our whole community to come together and support all four public schools by shopping, dining and playing.  Visit  the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation website (www.svef.net) to see which businesses are participating or look for balloons throughout Scotts Valley on the day of the event.  There are fun choices for kids, too!  Also, be sure to support the community-wide yard sales.  For more information, visit the SVEF website or 334-1640.

Wildflower Walk! 10am. Learn to identify the companion plants of the redwood forest. This is a wonderful way to enjoy the Santa Cruz Mountains! Bring along a field guide if you have one. Saturday’s walk is a four-mile, four-hour walk. Sunday’s walk is a five-mile, five-hour walk. Bring water and snacks. Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. 338-8883

Creeping Forest Ramble 12pm.  Explore the natural history of this less-visited trail with docent Doreen Devorah on a three-hour, 2.5-mile hike up and down the “creeping” terrain, along creeks, through fire-scarred redwoods and over log bridges. Bring water and good hiking shoes. Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. 338-8861

Junior Rangers 3pm. See September 4.

Big Basin Nature Club 4:30pm. See September 4.

Mexican Folk Dancers Xochipilli The Ballet Folkloric Dance group Xochipilli dancers expertly perform traditional spirited dances in gorgeous, colorful Mexican folk costumes. Henry J. Mello Center for the Performing Arts, Watsonville. 763-4047

Campfire 6:30pm. See September 4.
 

Sunday, September 19
 

Twig Frames Give fallen branches and re-used cardboard a new life with these beautiful frames. Best for ages 4 - 10, but three-year-olds can also make them with a little help. Visit www.lollytreetoys.com for more info. Lolly Tree Toys, 240 Cathcart St, Downtown Santa Cruz. 713-5136

Wildflower Walk! 10am. See September 18.

Seaside Crafts at the Seymour Center 1pm. See September 5.

Monday, September 20
 

Parents & Toddlers Support 10am. See September 6.

Benefit Bingo: SLV High Sports 6pm. See September 6.

Divorced Fathers Network 7:30pm. See September 6.
 

Tuesday, September 21
 

Cafe Mom meets on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month. Location for 1st Tuesdays are 101 Madison St @ FBC Watsonville. Free childcare is available so you can enjoy uninterrupted adult conversation! Location for 3rd Tuesdays are play dates at rotating parks throughout mid to South County. Cafe Mom welcomes any mom! 724-1311

Together in the Park/Juntos en el Parque 9am. See September 6.

Kids Community Ice Cream Social 1pm. See September 6.

Youth Coalition Meeting 5pm. See September 6.

Birth Center Tour 6:30pm. See September 6.

Awana Clubs! 6:30pm. See September 14.
 

Wednesday, September 22
 

Mothersong 9:15 and 10:30am. See September 1.

Together in the Park/Juntos en el Parque 9:30am. See September 1.

El Patio de mi Casa 10am. See September 1.

SLV Together in the Park Playgroup 10:30am-12 noon. See September 1.

Tiny Tots Skating Session 11:15am. See September 1.

Snack Time free after school program (crafts, games, snack, Bible stories, music). Wednesdays starting August 25th 2:30-5pm. Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, Felton. 335-6900

Farmers Market: Santa Cruz 2:30pm. See September 1.

SC Public Skating Sessions 7:30pm. See September 1.
 

Thursday, September 23
 

Mothersong 9:15 and 10:30am. See September 2.

Together in the Park/Juntos en el Parque 10am. See September 2.

Creative Dance 12pm. See September 9.
 

Friday, September 24
 

Together in the Park/Juntos en el Parque 9:30am. See September 3.

Attachment Parenting Play Group See September 3.
 

Saturday, September 25
 

Aptos Farmers Market 8am. See September 4.

Big Basin Founder’s Day and Redwood Jubilee at Big Basin Redwoods State Park. 11am-8pm. Honor the Visionaries, Valued Workers and Visitors that have shaped the character of Big Basin over the past 104 years. Revel in the beauty of the majestic old growth redwoods that inspired the movement to Save the Trees! Celebrate our wild heritage with a melodrama, hikes and games for kids. The park is located 9 miles outside of Boulder Creek on Hwy 236. 338-8883

Boys & Girls Club's Day for Kids 1- 4pm. Free admission, BBQ, games and prizes. Held at the Boys & Girls Club, Lincoln & Center St., Downtown Santa Cruz. www.boysandgirlsclub.info or 423-3138

Junior Rangers 3pm. See September 4.

Big Basin Nature Club 4:30pm. See September 4.

Campfires 6:30pm. See September 4.
 

Sunday, September 26
 

Leaf Rubbing Fairies Dress and decorate your own fairy in nature-inspired clothes. Both boy and girl fairies available so it's appealing to all. Great for ages 3-10 as younger kids can keep it simpler while older kids can get more extravagant with their creations. Visit www.lollytreetoys.com for a sneak peak at the fairies. Lolly Tree Toys, 240 Cathcart St, Downtown Santa Cruz. 713-5136

Harvest Festival at UCSC Farm, UC Santa Cruz 11am-5pm.  Join us for a day on the UCSC Farm as we celebrate the fall harvest! Live music, great food, kids’ activities, hay rides, story telling, apple tasting, an apple pie contest, farm tours, an herb walk, and much more are on tap at this great family event, located on the 25-acre organic farm at UC Santa Cruz. $5 admission for adults; free for kids 12 and under, UCSC students (with ID), and members of the Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden. Free parking and shuttle available. Or ride your bike and use our bike valet service, courtesy of People Power. 459-3240

Could You Survive in the Wild? 12pm. During this fun, interactive demonstration, you’ll learn what it takes to survive overnight in the wilderness. Dan Friend, a wilderness survival teacher, will lead this family friendly, hour-long program on how to be prepared in the wilderness—what to bring in your pack and what knowledge to have in your head. Bring your daypack and we’ll review the contents! Meet at  Big Basin Park Headquarters. 338-8861

Seaside Crafts at the Seymour Center 1pm. See September 5.
 

Monday, September 27
 

Parents & Toddlers Support 10am. See September 6.

Benefit Bingo: SLV High Sports 6pm. See September 6.

La Leche League 6:30-8pm. FREE. Ongoing 4th Mon/month. Breastfeeding information & support for pregnant/breastfeeding mothers. High St. Community Church, 850 High St., Santa Cruz. 423-7272
Divorced Fathers Network 7:30pm. See September 6.
 

Tuesday, September 28
 

Together in the Park/Juntos en el Parque 9am. See September 7.

Kids Community Ice Cream Social 1pm. See September 7.

Youth Coalition Meeting 5pm. See September 7.

Birth Center Tour 6:30pm. See September 7.

Awana Clubs! 6:30pm. See September 14.
 

Wednesday, September 29

Mothersong 9:15 and 10:30am. See September 1.

Together in the Park/Juntos en el Parque 9:30am. See September 1.

El Patio de mi Casa 10am. See September 1.

SLV Together in the Park Playgroup 10:30am-12 noon. See September 1.

Tiny Tots Skating Session 11:15am. See September 1.

Snack Time free after school program (crafts, games, snack, Bible stories, music). Wednesdays starting August 25th 2:30-5pm. Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, Felton. 335-6900

Farmers Market: Santa Cruz 2:30pm. See September 1.

Triple “P” Positive Parenting Workshop Series – Preventing Tantrums 5:30-8pm. (in Spanish). Mountain Community Resources is offering a workshop series for parents and caregivers to increase their awareness of how to change unwanted behavior and encourage desirable behavior in their children. Free with light refreshments. Free childcare. Pre-registration Required. Mountain Community Resources, 6134 HWY 9, Felton. 335-6603.

SC Public Skating Sessions 7:30pm. See September 1.

Thursday, September 30

Mothersong 9:15 and 10:30am. See September 2.

Together in the Park/Juntos en el Parque 10am. See September 2.

Creative Dance 12pm. See September 9.