Life in Stone (Shona Sculpture)

Middlebury Institute of International Studies 442 1/2 Van Buren St. (Holland Courtyard), Monterey, CA, United States

Shona Sculpture is in museums around the world and is an art from rapidly being appreciated everywhere. Here is an opportunity for you to see a sculpture take shape before you eyes. All the while you can enjoy Zimbabwean food, drink , and most of all hospitality. Moses Nyanhongo, the artist will be carving and […]

Terrace Hour @ Sunset Center

Sunset Center San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, United States

On Friday evenings the Sunset Center is hosting a musical interlude aimed at helping you relax and get ready for your weekend. Different artists will be featured on the patio outside the Center. Music begins at 6:00; so bring a mellow vibe and prepare to enjoy some lovely music performed by some of the best […]

Salsa Dancing

Palomar Ballroom 1344 Pacific Ave., SAnta Cruz, CA, United States

Fridays at the Palomar Ballroom you can trip the light fantastic in the Salsa style. Lessons for beginning and intermediate dancers are available and then it is dancing for everyone. There are two fees for participation, one for dancing and party and the other for just dancing. Check the website for details. http://palomarballroom.com  For you […]

Company (S. Sondheim’s Musical )

Center Street Theatre 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The adventures of Bobby, everyone's favorite bachelor. Great music and thoughtful dialogue point out some of the emptiness of modern life. And it's funny! Thursday through Saturday 8:00 til 10:30 Sunday matinee at 2:00. http://sccat.org

Pinnacles National Park Ntl Public Lands Day

Pinnacles National Park Soledad, CA, United States

Join in meaningful service projects at Pinnacles NP to help conserve the natural and cultural resources of the park. Contact them at the website for details. [email protected]   or call 831-389-4486 x243

Elkhorn Slough Reserve Open House/Native Plant Sale

Elkhorn Slough NERR 1700 Elkhorn Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA, United States

Lots of fun science-oriented activities celebrating the 40 years of the Reserve's work in the Slough. If you haven't already visited this local gem, this would be the best chance at seeing the wonders of this place. Food will be available. Plant Sale begins at 9:00 and the tours and other activities begin at 10. […]

60 Years of Active Seniors

Active Seniors Center 100 Harvest St., Salinas, CA, United States

For 60 years the Active Seniors Center has been providing a safe and healthy place for our more experienced population. Now the are celebrating their longevity also. The mayor and other local VIP's will be in attendance as well as lots of fun and interesting folks from the community. It's a certainty that there will […]

Vertigo Day

San Juan Bautista State Park San Juan Bautista, CA, United States

You remember Hitchcock's film "Vertigo" right? If you do this is for you. A celebration of the great director and one of his great films. If you don't then come and see what you've been missing, one of Hollywood's best working at the peak of his creativity. http://parks.ca.gov

Elkhorn Slough Reserve 40th Anniversary Open House

Elkhorn Slough NERR 1700 Elkhorn Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA, United States

After 40 years of enjoying the beauty and educating thousands about the slough, its plant life and abundant animal activity the Reserve is celebrating its success. In order to help the public enjoy it even more they are opening the doors, so to speak, to all of us. Come by and learn lots more about […]

Early Schools of Salinas

1st Mayor's House 20 Station Place, Salinas, CA, United States

When Salinas was a small town with big plans for its future the founding families knew that education was going to play a big part. The folks at the First Mayor's House have gathered materials from those days. You may learn about the discipline methods, curricula, and daily life of teachers and students. An intriguing […]