This Week's Upcoming Santa Cruz Area Events

Santa Cruz CA

28 February, 2022

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SANTA CRUZ, CA — Curious about what to do this week? See what's new on your Santa Cruz Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a rodeo, a board game night, or fashion show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in and near Santa Cruz: Featured Event: TICKET DEADLINE: Surf City Kiwanis Crab Feed - Dine-In & To-Go 2022: Santa Cruz When: Tuesday, March 1st at 5:00 p.m. What: Surf City Kiwanis 41st Annual Crab & Pasta Feed - With Grab-and-Go OptionTicket deadline: Tuesday, March 1, 2022: Tickets must be purchased by March 1 Crab Feed Event: Saturday, March 12, 2022 Drive-Thru Pick-Up: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Dine-In: 5:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge #082... Learn MoreFeatured Event: TICKET DEADLINE: Surf City Kiwanis Crab Feed - Dine-In & To-Go 2022: Santa Cruz (Susan C. Schena) Irish Genealogy pre-1800 with guest speaker, Lorna Moloney When: Tuesday, March 1st at 1:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Library What: Lorna will discuss records available for researching in Ireland for events before 1800 including Census substitutes, origins of Irish Clans, Fiants, Letter Patents, Pardons, LandSurveys, Pender Census, Hearth Tax, University Sources and more. Lorna is a professional genealogist, and ... Learn More Recycling Boot Camp - City of Santa Cruz When: Tuesday, March 1st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Confused about recycling? You're not alone! There have been many changes to the recycling industry since China stopped taking most material from the West a few years ago. The curtain has been pulled back to reveal that recycling is more than a symbol and a number and a blue bin. ... Learn More Featured Event: 🌙 New Moon Ceremony ~ Native Flute Meditation and Drum Journey on ZOOM When: Wednesday, March 2nd at 5:30 p.m. Where: Online Event Live on ZOOM What: During this new moon, we will explore self-care as a spiritual practice and seed intentions for nurturing our best self inside and out. Gather in virtual sacred circle at dusk, when the veils between worlds are thinnest, to embrace the new moon with reflection, renewal and see... Learn More Featured Event: 🌙 New Moon Ceremony ~ Native Flute Meditation and Drum Journey on ZOOM (Sonya Jason) Rockin' Pop-Up: The Giants of our Solar System (online) When: Wednesday, March 2nd at 12:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History What: Join the Geology Gents, Gavin and Graham, for the second installment of a three-part trilogy exploring the planets of our solar system. March will examine the icy and gaseous planets known as "the giants" — Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Watch part one about the terrest... Learn More Financial Knowledge For All: Identity Theft When: Wednesday, March 2nd at 5:03 p.m. Where: virtual libraryWhat: Join us for an online workshop on preventing and understanding identify theft. Led by financial expert, Dyann Meschi, Community Development Manager at Santa Cruz Community Credit Union, this is the first in a series of programs offering free financial education to help partic... Learn More Our Relationship with Weather: The Deeper Roots of Climate Change When: Wednesday, March 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: ONLINE What: Are you concerned about weather extremes and the absence of life-giving rain in California? Would you like to make a difference? Join me for an online talk to learn about the time-honored and traditional relationships between humans and the Weather Spirits and how we can rest... Learn More Tech Talks: Calendar Optimized (Apple) When: Thursday, March 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Public Library Virtual Library What: Organize your schedule using the built-in Calendar App for iPhone/iPad. Join us as we discuss options for settings, creating events, and syncing calendars on your Calendar app. This event will be taking place online using Zoom. Registrants will receive an email with the Zoom m... Learn More How Everyone Can Contribute to Pollinator Conservation with the Xerces Society (online) When: Thursday, March 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History What: The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization that protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats through scientific research. They focus on pollinator conservation, endangered species conse... Learn More Featured Event: Watsonville Taiko Beginner Classes - Spring 2022 When: Friday, March 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 150 Blackburn St What: New Taiko Beginners classes for adults or children (age 7 and up) start soon. Classes are held Fridays, Mar 4 Apr 29 What: Taiko drumming is an exhilarating practice which helps build focus, power and a sense of community. Where: Watsonville Taiko at Kizuka Hall, 150 Blac... Learn More Featured Event: Watsonville Taiko Beginner Classes - Spring 2022(Marguerite Barragan) Featured Event: Watsonville Taiko - Intro to Taiko for Kids (age 7 and up) When: Friday, March 4th at 4:30 p.m. Where: 150 Blackburn St What: New Taiko Beginners classes for children (age 7 and up) start soon. Classes are held Fridays, Mar 4 Apr 29 What: Taiko drumming is an exhilarating practice which helps build focus, power and a sense of community. Where: Watsonville Taiko at Kizuka Hall, 150 Blackburn St, ... Learn More Featured Event: Watsonville Taiko - Intro to Taiko for Kids (age 7 and up) (Marguerite Barragan) Concrete Ship History Walk When: Friday, March 4th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Seacliff State Beach What: Learn about Seacliff State Beach's fascinating history on this 1-mile, 1-hour stroll to the Aptos Creek Bridge and back. Get the lowdown on the Concrete Ship, the development of Aptos, "The Madman of Seacliff," and much, much more. Bring water and layered clothing. Pre-registr... Learn More Featured Event: Santa Cruz City Schools Job Fair When: Saturday, March 5th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Harbor High School What: Santa Cruz City Schools 4th Annual Job Fair  Teaching & Support Staff positions available with on-site interviews available so make sure to bring your update resume!  Date: Saturday, March 5, 2022 Time: 9:00am to 11:00am Location: Harbor High School, 300 La Fonda, Santa C... Learn More Featured Event: Santa Cruz City Schools Job Fair (Denice Grogan) Featured Event: Drive-Thru Crab Feed: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation 2022: Watsonville When: Saturday, March 5th at 2:00 p.m. What: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation Drive-Thrue Crab Feed Saturday, March 5, 2022 Pick-up - 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Crosetti Hall, 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, CA From Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation: "The 18th Annual FAIRGROUNDS FOUNDAT... Learn More Featured Event: Drive-Thru Crab Feed: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation 2022: Watsonville (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Lions Club Cioppino Dinner & Auction 2022: Los Gatos When: Saturday, March 5th at 6:00 p.m. What: Los Gatos Lions Annual Cioppino Dinner and Auction Saturday, March 5, 2022 - 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. St. Mary's of the Immaculate Conception, Howley Hall, 219 Bean Ave., Los Gatos, CA From Los Gatos Lions Club: "Los Gatos Lions Club Cioppino Dinner, silent auction and raffle, March ... Learn More Featured Event: Lions Club Cioppino Dinner & Auction 2022: Los Gatos (Susan C. Schena) Communi-Tea Party When: Saturday, March 5th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park What: Drop by to warm up and learn more about a few of the herbs found in Santa Cruz County. Three teas will be prepared for your enjoyment and delight! Casually discuss the properties of these herbs, how to identify them, and where to find them with a state park interpreter. Please... Learn More Life on the Ranch: A Living History Event When: Saturday, March 5th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Wilder Ranch State Park What: Join us on a trip back in time to experience what life would have been like on a working dairy ranch in the early 1900s. At this living history event, costumed docents will guide you through the past and take you into historic homes, barns, and workshops. Experience old-fashio... Learn More Nature Club: Arana Gulch, Santa Cruz Harbor, & Spring Wildflowers When: Saturday, March 5th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History What: Spring wildflowers abound at Arana Gulch! Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History in exploring the 63 acre open space observing wildlife, exploring forests and fields, and walking around the adjacent Santa Cruz Harbor to look for marine and avian wildlife. The Museum wil... Learn More Old-Growth Redwood Tours When: Saturday, March 5th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park What: Are there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth trees left? Learn the answer to these questions and more every Saturday when you take a walk through the wondrous old-growth forest wit... Learn More Historic Ranch Ground Tours When: Saturday, March 5th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Wilder Ranch State Park What: Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited and early p... Learn More OFP Pasta Feed & Silent Auction When: Saturday, March 5th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Old City Hall Restaurant What: We're serving up some great live music with The FunFenny Combo, a variety of all-you-can-eat pastas, a silent auction, drawing, wine pull and more! 5:30P- Live music, silent auction, drawing and wine pull begins6:00P- Sip, socialize and enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat pasta ... Learn More Pescadero Marsh Guided Walk When: Sunday, March 6th at 10:00 a.m. What: Join State Park Docents on an easy two-hour stroll on the mile-long Sequoia Audubon Trail through the Pescadero Marsh. Learn about the fascinating human history of the Marsh from the days of the Ohlone to the present. Discover the byways of the Pescadero and Butano Creeks as t... Learn More Westside Marketplace When: Sunday, March 6th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 2801 Mission St What: Westside Marketplace - a wonderful afternoon filled with art, handmade, vintage, live music & food trucks! Every First Sunday at The Wrigley! Featuring LOCAL art, handmade & vintage shopping + Food Trucks & pop-ups and LIVE MUSIC...all outdoors at the Old Wrigley P... Learn More Historic Ranch Ground Tours When: Sunday, March 6th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Wilder Ranch State Park What: Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited and early p... Learn More Check out more local events, or add your own, on the Santa Cruz Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. 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