Pacific Grove First Friday

Lighthouse Avenue lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, United States

Like the name says, it is every First Friday. What changes is the nature of the activities and their focus. You get to come and see what is going on in the music and art scene in the area. All along Lighthouse and the adjacent streets. pacific Grove is filled with charming shops and businesses. […]

Butterfly Days in Pacific Grove

Downtown Pacific Grove Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, United States

Not for nothing is Pacific Grove known as "Butterfly Town". (Along with the other aliases they have assigned themselves.) All weekend the city is celebrating the return and continued existence of Monarch Butterflies. Parades, contests, science and fun are all on the schedule. There are many things to see and do so if interested, check […]

Fantastic Fungi (The Movie)

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

Here is a film documenting the remarkable life and uses of the mysterious Fungi family. Narrated by Brie Larson and featuring lots of experts on food and alternative treatments this film will change your attitude toward these fascinating organisms that share our planet. http://fantasticfungi.com

Gourmet Grazing on the Green

Aptos Village Park 100 Aptos Creek Rd., Aptos, CA, United States

Come out and join over 75 vendors representing the best of Santa Cruz area's restaurants, wineries and breweries. All to benefit the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group. There will be music and great weather because, after all, it is Santa Cruz. http://scparks.com

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 […]

Bee Experience

Earth Bound Farms 7250 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, United States

The folks at EarthBound Farms want to help you understand the importance of honeybees in our modern lives. In addition you get a fun time out in nature visiting their beehives. They have two programs, one for the younger set at 11:00 (six years and older), and another for grownups (dealing with more mature topics) […]

Bombs on the Bay

Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, United States

No, Fort Ord is not resuming artillery fire. "Bombs" signifies, in this case, an older restored car. So what we have is a a car show featuring Vintage, Classic, and Customized cars from the 30's, 40's, and 50's. Sponsored , in part, by our local folks, Deadend. Come out to the fairgrounds and see something […]

Castle Rock Guided Walk

Castle Rock State Park 15000 Skyline Dr., Los Gatos, CA, United States

Every Saturday and Sunday through October 31st the staff at Castle Rock State Park will be taking folks like you on hikes through the impressive forest that is this park. They begin at 11:00 and last an hour, the hike is just over a mile and filled with lots of interesting things.

Harvest, Hops & Hounds

Aptos Village 8022 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA, United States

Some people just love their dogs so much. This love takes interesting forms. In this case, an opportunity to dine with your pooch. (Or is that a non-PC term these days?) It benefits a local charity that works with shelter animals and helps them find homes and avoid the untimely end that so many have […]

Boots & Badges

Fortino Winery 4525 Hecker pass Rd., Gilroy, CA, United States

Gilroy Police Foundation is Hosting a fundraiser for its various good deeds. In addition to providing security for the citizenry they have a number of programs to help kids and the less fortunate, people that the police have to deal with regularly. Socome enjoy the music, dancing, food, raffles and the silent auction.  http://www.gilroypolicefoundation.org