Point Sur Lighthouse Tours

Point Sur Lighthouse Highway One , CA, United States

After much time the tours are back. On Wednesdays and Saturdays the docents will walk you through this historic site. Through wars and storms the lighthouse and its staff took care of the sailors and their crafts. It lasts about three hours and involves some serious walking. Don't let that put you off it is […]

Fall Creek After Fire

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Yes, it's an odd title but descriptive. This is a tour of the CZU Lightning Complex with a naturalist. It will give the participants an up close view of the recovery efforts and,especially, the growth of the natural world after the fire's devastation. For details contact the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History at http://www.santacruzmuseum.org

Exploring Tide Pools

Santa Cruz Natural History Museum 1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

One good thing about the storms we've had lately is the effect they have on the shore's marine life. This month there will be tremendous difference between the low tides and the "king" tides. Just fantastic for lovers of tide pools and those who are new to the abundance of life in these crevices. Come […]

Lewis Black (Off the Rails)

Rio Theater 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

In his latest tour Mr. black will take on some of the latest absurdities of modern life, be they political, social, or even dietary.  His career has garnered him many honors and he has contributed to many worthwhile causes. His rants can be loud and brusque but always funny and thoughtful. Details at http://www.riotheatre.com

Santa Cruz Harp Festival

Resource Center for Non-Violence 612 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Another of those titles that says it all. There will be many types of harps played at this event. If there is anything to the characteristic depiction of heaven , this will be so similar. And there will be a harp "Petting Zoo" for those of us who can't resist touching one. Go to the […]

Point Sur Lighthouse Tours

Point Sur Lighthouse Highway One , CA, United States

After much time the tours are back. On Wednesdays and Saturdays the docents will walk you through this historic site. Through wars and storms the lighthouse and its staff took care of the sailors and their crafts. It lasts about three hours and involves some serious walking. Don't let that put you off it is […]

National Meat & Tea Celebration

Great British Bake Shop 8 W. Gabilan, Salinas, CA, United States

Bet you didn't know that the month of January is Meat and Tea Month.  To help publicize it a bit, the Great British Bakeshop in City Center Salinas is combining with their neighbor, Gold Leaf Teas, and offering specials on both of their specialties, meat pies and tea. Come by and sample something tasty and […]

Collections & Curios Workshop

Monterey Museum of Art 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, United States

If you have a collection, and who doesn't? This may be of interest to you. The artists featured at this workshop will work with the participants to help them best display their collections, in shadow boxes and other static displays. A creative and helpful way to get the things in that old box under the […]

Point Sur Lighthouse Tours

Point Sur Lighthouse Highway One , CA, United States

After much time the tours are back. On Wednesdays and Saturdays the docents will walk you through this historic site. Through wars and storms the lighthouse and its staff took care of the sailors and their crafts. It lasts about three hours and involves some serious walking. Don't let that put you off it is […]

MLK Youth Day

Resource Center for Non-Violence 612 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

In the spirit of Dr. King the Santa Cruz NAACP is sponsoring this day of inspiration and action. They and the Resource Center for Non-violence are celebrating Dr King's legacy on a different day in the certainty that every day is one in which we can make a difference. More info at http://www.naacpsantacruz.com