Triple P - Encouraging Positive Interactions & Addressing Aggression
Feb
21

Triple P - Encouraging Positive Interactions & Addressing Aggression

Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn:

  • Common reasons children may fight or show aggression

  • How to help your child learn to cooperate with others and solve problems

  • Steps to take if your child is fighting or acting aggressively towards others

  • Children on laps or playing quietly near parents are welcome. Light snacks will be provided.

Presented IN ENGLISH in person by Salma Albor, Community Bridges – La Manzana Community Resources

Got questions?

Contact Salma Albor at (831) 724-2997 Ext. 220 or salmal@cbridges.org

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Triple P Workshop: Enjoying Mealtimes (For families with children 0-5 years) - via Zoom
Feb
21

Triple P Workshop: Enjoying Mealtimes (For families with children 0-5 years) - via Zoom

Join this FREE parenting workshop to learn:

• Strategies to handle mealtime challenges

• How to encourage children to try a wider variety of healthy foods

• Tips for establishing positive mealtime routines in your family

These workshops are open to all families in Santa Cruz County! Classes will be presented in Spanish with interpretation into English.

Presentado por Zoom por: Mayra Martinez Serrano – Puentes de la Comunidad, La Manzana Recursos Communitarios

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Weekly Art Workshops - via Zoom
Feb
25

Weekly Art Workshops - via Zoom

Art Online brought by Urban Works Santa Cruz and taught by local santa cruz artist Rachel Coverse.

  • Zoom Meeting ID: 942 4238 2309

  • Password: 152823

RSVP to Rachel's classes by texting 831-222-0259

or email raisedcreations@gmail.com

Sign up for weekly art E-newsletter by emailing raisedcreations@gmail.com (Suggested materials for each online session sent out via this newsletter).

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Special Swim Hours at Simpkins pool - In Person
Feb
27

Special Swim Hours at Simpkins pool - In Person

Brought to you by Shared Adventures

A water wheel chair is available at the swim center. Each pool has stationary, ADA compliant lifts plus a mobile lift for entry into the pools. An additional gender-inclusive bathroom is available with an ADA shower, changing bed, locker, and toilet.

*Check in at the front desk and tell them you are a Shared Adventures Participant and it’s FREE!

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Self-Compassion Support Group - Online/Zoom
Feb
27

Self-Compassion Support Group - Online/Zoom

Autism Society of San Francisco Bay Area

SFASA Self-Compassion Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Kids with Autism and other Developmental Disorders

Where: On Zoom
Who: Parents and Caregivers of ASD kids and related developmental disorders
When: Last Thursday of the month 7-9 p.m. starting February 27
For questions:  Contact the group facilitator, Sara Kole at: president@sfautismsociety.org
or 408-242-2595 (M)

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PVUSD Family Conference 2025
Mar
1

PVUSD Family Conference 2025

The conference will give parents/caregivers an opportunity to attend informative and interactive workshops in the morning and engage in fun activities with their children in the afternoon.

Free childcare for ages 3-11 at Mintie White across the street

Youth between the ages of 12-18 who go to the conference with their parent/caregiver will attend workshops at E. A. Hall

Contact the PVUSD Family Engagement Team for more information at (831) 786-2365

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Indoor Climbing at Pacific Edge
Mar
16

Indoor Climbing at Pacific Edge

Brought to you by Shared Adventures & sign up to save your spot is required.

The 3rd Sunday of the Month from Nov - April.

Give Rock Climbing a try in a safe and helpful environment. 
We provide all the gear including a certified belayer.
There are easy learning walls as well as a bouldering area.  There are also challenging walls for those looking to improve their skills. 

Cost: $12.00
Sign Up Here

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Hollister Superhero Summer Festival - San Andreas Regional Center
Jul
12

Hollister Superhero Summer Festival - San Andreas Regional Center

Festival is free to the public!Bring the family and join us for San Andres Regional Center’s signature summer event where participant’s can attend the Festival that will include:

Free backpack giveaway, Festival Games, Spin Wheel Prizes, Face Painting, Superhero costume contest, Arts & Crafts, Food Trucks, Community Organizations sharing information about services and more..

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9th Annual Santa Cruz Superhero Summer Festival - San Andres Regional Center
Jul
19

9th Annual Santa Cruz Superhero Summer Festival - San Andres Regional Center

Festival is free to the public!

Bring the family and join us for San Andres Regional Center’s signature summer event where participant’s can attend the Festival that will include:

Free backpack giveaway, Festival Games, Spin Wheel Prizes, Face Painting, Superhero costume contest, Arts & Crafts, Food Trucks, Community Organizations sharing information about services and more..

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Special Swim Hours at Simpkins pool - In Person
Feb
20

Special Swim Hours at Simpkins pool - In Person

Brought to you by Shared Adventures

A water wheel chair is available at the swim center. Each pool has stationary, ADA compliant lifts plus a mobile lift for entry into the pools. An additional gender-inclusive bathroom is available with an ADA shower, changing bed, locker, and toilet.

*Check in at the front desk and tell them you are a Shared Adventures Participant and it’s FREE!

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Accessible Chair Yoga - Hybrid (livestream or in-peson)
Feb
20

Accessible Chair Yoga - Hybrid (livestream or in-peson)

Led by Hailey Kinter a disabled wheelchair user, @DisabledYogi

Return hOMe to your body while finding cOMmUNITY in a class taught by and for yogis with disabilities & illness.

This seated-only slow flow is beginner friendly and includes breath work, mindfulness & meditation. Enjoy extra time in shavasana (resting pose) as well as time at the beginning and end of class for guided social activities.

-Accessible Chair Yoga IN DANCE STUDIO (Register Here)

Power chairs, manual chairs and other mobility devices welcomed and encouraged. Service dogs only, no ESAs please.

Chairs, props and name tags will be provided.

Caregivers welcome at no cost. First class is free. $20 drop-in fee, sliding scale pay what you can.

Masks are not required but strongly encouraged. Our bathrooms are not yet accessible but there are ADA bathrooms down the way at Mountain Mike's Pizza or across the street at Cat n' Cloud.

-Accessible Chair Yoga Livestream (Register Here)

How to Register and Join a Livestream Class:

Registering for a LIVESTREAM class is easy peasy - but it does require one small different step than you may be used to for in-studio classes.

  • To register for LIVESTREAM you MUST sign-up via MindBody Desktop through your Internet Browser (please note the MindBody App does not support Livestream registration). Simply look for your class selection and register for the “Livestream” option.

  • We recommend using Chrome or Firefox for your Browser as Safari is limited and may not be fully supported by MindBody.

  • From there you will receive an automated email from MindBody containing a link for your selected class within 30 minutes prior to class start time.

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Weekly Art Workshops - via Zoom
Feb
18

Weekly Art Workshops - via Zoom

Art Online brought by Urban Works Santa Cruz and taught by local santa cruz artist Rachel Coverse.

  • Zoom Meeting ID: 942 4238 2309

  • Password: 152823

RSVP to Rachel's classes by texting 831-222-0259

or email raisedcreations@gmail.com

Sign up for weekly art E-newsletter by emailing raisedcreations@gmail.com (Suggested materials for each online session sent out via this newsletter).

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Picture Bingo Time!
Feb
18

Picture Bingo Time!

  • Santa Cruz Public Libraries - Downtown Branch (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Brought to you by Shared Adventures

What: Picture Bingo Time
Come enjoy a social time and play Bingo - it's pictures so adaptable for all. 
Small Prizes too!!! 
Where: Community Room at the Down Town (Santa Cruz) Library
When: 3:30-4:45pm
Cost: FREE
Caregivers must stay with participant.

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Special Swim Hours at Simpkins pool - Shared Adventures
Feb
13

Special Swim Hours at Simpkins pool - Shared Adventures

A water wheel chair is available at the swim center. Each pool has stationary, ADA compliant lifts plus a mobile lift for entry into the pools. An additional gender-inclusive bathroom is available with an ADA shower, changing bed, locker, and toilet.

*Check in at the front desk and tell them you are a Shared Adventures Participant and it’s FREE!

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Science Club Exploration Time with MOD - In Person
Feb
13

Science Club Exploration Time with MOD - In Person

  • Santa Cruz Children's Museum Of Arts (Inside Capitola Mall) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Brought to you by Shared Adventures & registration is required.

Come do hands on science experiments and learn how things work 
Its very hands on or you can just watch.
It's always so much fun.

(Jan 9, Feb 13, March 13, April 10)

All Ages and Abilities encouraged to join! 
Limited Space so:

Click Here to Save Your Spot

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Weekly Art Workshops - via Zoom
Feb
11

Weekly Art Workshops - via Zoom

Art Online brought by Urban Works Santa Cruz and taught by local santa cruz artist Rachel Coverse.

  • Zoom Meeting ID: 942 4238 2309

  • Password: 152823

RSVP to Rachel's classes by texting 831-222-0259

or email raisedcreations@gmail.com

Sign up for weekly art E-newsletter by emailing raisedcreations@gmail.com (Suggested materials for each online session sent out via this newsletter).

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Life on Wheels by Pep - In Person
Feb
11

Life on Wheels by Pep - In Person

Come check out this monthly peer support group for those living “life on wheels.” This group is geared towards connecting people utilizing manual and power wheelchair mobility. It will serve as a place to share resources, receive education, and engage in discussion amongst peers and community guest speakers alike.

Let’s get rolling! Contact Roger.McKowan@commonspirit.org for more information.

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