Summer Activity Guide

SUMMER ACTIVITIES GUIDE

CAMPS

All About Theatre 325 Washington St, Santa Cruz 831.345.6340 AllAboutTheatre.org Celebrating over 18 years years and over 135 musicals in Santa Cruz County. We offer training in the performing arts for 3-6, 6-10, 10-13 & 13-16 We are elated to be opening up again after the pandemic with an amazing summer season: Moana, Descendants & Legally Blonde. We are offering week long and two-week long camps in performing arts along with our newest program "Theater in Nature" - located off Freedom Blvd. There's an opportunity for everyone to come and be part of the magic... We are located in downtown Santa Cruz and out off Freedom Blvd, Corralitos. Check out our website for additional summer classes and productions. Be Natural Music 740 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA (831) 515-8369 benaturalmusicsantacruz.com/ summermusiccamps The 3rd & 4th weeks in June are BNM’s 2021 Summer Music Camps! At Be Natural Music summer camps, kid & teen musicians shine on stage as they compose original music, script music videos, and at the end, record their song! We produce the final music video in high-quality and display it on our YouTube to jump-start your kid’s career. Youth who already know how to play an instrument & composers are welcome! Boulder Creek Recreation & Park District 15685 Forest Hill Drive 831-338-4144 bcrpd.org Bear Creek Community Center is full of fun options for kids’ activities. Kids enjoy swimming, river play, crafts, music, and science projects, games, sports and more. We offer full day camps from 8-5pm as well as day camps 9-3pm. Teens are encouraged to join our junior counselor program for 12–14-year-olds. Our camps will limit the number of students per session so sign up and registration is encouraged to secure your space. Start Date June 14th. Camp Gateway 255 Swift Street Santa Cruz (831) 423-0341 GatewaySC.org/CampGateway Unplug and Engage at Camp Gateway! Gateway School is hosting a screen-free interactive summer camp experience for rising 1st - 6th graders. Campers will engage in our counselor-led activities including mini makers stations, field games, gym play, crafting corner, science sleuths, and more! During the 2020-2021 school year Gateway School provided students with a safe OnCampus experience and we are excited to carry this into Camp Gateway. Visit http:// www.gatewaysc.org/campgateway/ for more information and to register. Camps will run in two weeks sessions from July 12 through August 20. Registration opens on April 15, 2021. Cabrillo Extension Summer Youth Program 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos 831-479-6331 Cabrillo.edu/youth Cabrillo Extension Summer Youth Program offers safe, fun, and engaging summer camps. We partner with local entrepreneurs and small businesses to provide inclusive and positive learning environments where kids learn new skills, make connections that will last a lifetime, and have tons of fun in the process! This summer’s line-up includes everything from teen baking to hands-on STEM experiences to active sports camps. Campers will be inspired, engaged, and develop skills that help them succeed and grow. Join us for diverse, highquality camps to explore science & engineering; culinary; computers & technology; sports; and the arts. We are proud to be a member of the American Camp Association, which provides us with outstanding resources for our staff and campers, and inform our policies, procedures, and practices. City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department 831-420-5270 santacruzparksandrec.com City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department 831.420.5270 Fun is Back! Register for our popular summer camps and junior guards for a fun-filled summer. Get moving with Skatedogs Skateboarding Camp, World Cup Soccer Camp, and SUP/Kayak Camp. Create with virtual art camps or expand your knowledge with science and STEAM camps. Visit santacruzparksandrec. com to view the Summer Activity Guide in Spanish and English. Online registration opens Saturday, May 1, and Monday, May 3 for phone registration for the City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation summer programs. CYT Santa Cruz 216 Mt. Hermon Rd suite E P. O. Box 231 Scotts Valley CA 95066 (831)239-3821 cytsantacruz.org CYT Santa Cruz "Summer Cabaret" musical theater camps are a week-long day camp for students ages 4-18 and are offered July 5-9 in Scotts Valley and July 12-16 in Aptos. Camps are designed to create a hands-on theater experience, and are focused on building performance skills, self-confidence, and teamwork. Our camps include rotations through drama, dance, and music, and an impressive concluding Cabaret Performance for a live audience at our outdoor stage. There’s no better place for kids to learn about theater and have fun than in CYT’s positive and encouraging atmosphere. Four Points Youth Camp Orchard School, 2288 Trout Gulch Road, Aptos kaseylindemann@FourPointsYouthCamp.com FourPointsYouthCamp.com Four Points Youth Camp is a new summer day camp with activities designed to broaden every camper’s horizon. Serving campers in grades K-8, our activities include sports, arts and crafts, technology, and traditional camp games.We also offer a counselor-in-training program for teens 13-15 years old. These activities are designed to cater to each age group. With new unique themes each week, every camp session is a fresh experience. Growing Social GrowingSocial.org info@growingsocial.org 408-914-0552. Growing Social?is a highly therapeutic, educational program offering Summer Camps and school year services to those with social learning differences (including Social Communication Disorder, Autism Spectrum, ADHD, ADD, social anxiety, those without a formal diagnosis). Farm animals, gardening, cooking, and other creative group activities are utilized to teach and practice social learning concepts. In small groups, students are carefully matched by age (K-young adult) and skill level. Social vocational and camp counselor opportunities for teens and young adults.?Sessions are taught by Stephanie Madrigal and Amy Miller, Speech and Language Pathologists/social learning specialists.? Mount Hermon Redwood Camp 37 Conference Drive, Felton, CA 95018 831.335.4466 mounthermon.org/redwood-day-camp This past year has been anything but ordinary and we know your kids are itching to get outside and have adventures. This summer, we are excited to offer a special twist on our classic elementary summer camp: Redwood Day Camp! Five 8-hour days of camp jam-packed with outdoor activities, games, nature, camp silliness, and memories to be made! Mountain of Fun – Mount Madonna School 491 Summit Road, Mount Madonna 408-847-2717 mountmadonnaschool.org/summer This summer get your kids out in nature, unplugged, outdoors, and active! Utilizing its 375-acre campus situated amid grassy meadows and redwood forest, Mount Madonna School’s popular camps return the weeks of July 12 and July 19 for children ages 5 to 13* including arts, forest play, nature crafts, and more - even a half-day horse camp option. New Redwood Explorers camp for ages 10-13. An all-day horse camp is offered the week of August 2. Camps are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am-3:30 pm. Safe transportation is available from Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Aptos, and Corralitos. Details and registration online at www. mountmadonnaschool.org/summer. Redwood Music Teen Camp info@communitymusicschool.org communitymusicschool.org Weeklong overnight camp for teen musicians (ages 12-19) begins June 14th. This year more than ever, it’s a great opportunity for teenagers to get out of the house and hang out with other teens without computers! This full-immersion music experience is for players of fiddle, flute, pennywhistle, recorder, harp, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, accordion, small keyboards, and cello. Students practice and perform in instrument-specific groups, with the entire ensemble, and in lots of informal jam sessions. Other activities include crafts, movies, and a talent show. Information and registration online at CommunityMusicSchool.org. Summer Camps at The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 420-6115 ext. 17 SantaCruzMuseum.org/camp/ Nature Explorers Camps connect kids to nature through art, games, and exciting activities. Campers spend time outdoors and investigating the museum’s exhibits. They use scientific equipment and natural specimens to examine the wonders of nature. Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History for a summer of fun, learning, and exploration! Registration for week-long day camps opens April 2nd. $275 per week, with discounts available for multiple week registration, siblings, and Museum Members. SC SPCA Kids Summer Camp (831)566-3753 2601 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz spcasc.org/humane-education/ The Santa Cruz SPCA Summer Camp will be happening in our new shelter location! For students going in 1st-6th grade. $275 for one week, 9am-3pm, Monday - Friday. Open registration will go up in April and spaces will fill quickly. For more information, and registration, visit our website, call, or email maria@spcasc.org

CLASSES

Advantage Driving School 831-462-0139 AdvantageDriversEd.com Advantage Driving School has been training safe drivers in Santa Cruz County since 1999. Our professional and friendly instructors are experts in preparing you to drive safely and to pass the DMV Test. We offer a variety of packages and we will even take you to the DMV for your test! You can trust Advantage Driving School to have the best value with excellent instructors, competitive pricing, and flexible scheduling. We also offer a stateof-the-art online scheduling program and a convenient pay as you go program. Visit us at AdvantageDriversEd.com and start driving today! Chartwell School 2511 Numa Watson Road, Seaside 831.394.3468 chartwell.org Chartwell School, located on 65 acres in Seaside, CA, serves students with dyslexia and other related learning differences who are not currently reaching their full potential. We do this in grades 1-12 by providing targeted and direct instruction to empower

learners with the skills, strategies, tools, and social-emotional mindset they need to thrive in college and beyond. Summer@Chartwell is a four-week program that emphasizes literacy, math, STEAM, and enrichment skills. Guitar Lessons with Nathan Bessara 831.566.1250 nathanbessara@gmail.com Nathan is trained in classical guitar and will teach your child the foundation techniques to becoming an excellent musician. His personality is encouraging and your child will enjoy their experience as they learn to play the guitar. Nathan is available via Zoom or in person masked lesson. Jim Booth Swim School Santa Cruz at Harvey West Pool and Watsonville at Duncan Holbert Pool and Fitness Evolution 831.722.3500 jimboothswimschool.com Be a water wonder! From our Little Otters swim class for parents and their babies to Aquaphobics, our adult beginner class, the whole family splashes together at Jim Booth Swim School. Little Otters beginning at age 4 months is a gentle introduction to our 94-degree pools that will make you confident that you are guiding your infant to a happy water experience. Our lessons emphasize quality swimming in an exciting class taught by our caring, well-qualified teachers. The whole family can swim at Jim Booth Swim School. Marine Mammal Online Experience (MOE) Offered by the Non-Profit California Ocean Alliance, Org. Email: ccasey@CAoceanalliance.org CAoceanalliance.org Interested in learning about marine mammal science and conservation? The California Ocean Alliance invites you to sign up for The Marine Mammal Online Experience (MOE)! This unique and engaging one-week online educational course provides students of all ages the opportunity to explore the underwater world of seals, sea lions, whales, dolphins, and sea otters. Learn about the threats that these amazing animals face and gain expertise in different research approaches and analytical tools that aid in their continued conservation. Students participate in virtual tours, interactive labs, and learn from experts in the field. Mountain Music School (Formerly known as B Sharp) 216-A Mt. Herman Rd, Scotts Valley CA 95066 (831)201-9605 (text or call) MountainMusicSchoolSV.com Mountain Music School offers lessons for kids, teens, and adults, from beginners to experienced players! Learn to play piano, voice, guitar, ukulele, drums, and more! Students and their families enjoy the passion and lighthearted atmosphere brought by our qualified instructors. Our philosophy is that lessons should be fun! No Trace contactus@notraceshop.com NoTraceShop.com New sewing summer camp for kids! Join Liz from No Trace for a week of lessons designed for kids of all skill levels, from ages 8 to 18, June 21 to June 24. Head to NoTraceShop.com/events for more details & to reserve your child’s spot. Pacific Edge Climbing Gym 104 Bronson St. Suite 12, Santa Cruz 831-454-9254 PacificEdgeClimbing.com At Pacific Edge we strive to create a safe, welcoming, and fun community. We offer a variety of Afterschool Programs for children and youth ages 6 – 17. Our highly skilled instructors and coaches engage students with various games and activities that impart climbing skills in a fun and supportive environment. Our programs challenge students to reach their full potential through the sport of rock climbing. Programs include: Jr. Rock Stars – Kids 6-7. Rock Stars – Kids 8-10. Youth Introduction to Climbing – Youth 11-17. Youth Core Climbing Class – Youth 11-17. Team Edge (Youth Competitive Team) – Ages 7-17. For more information, please call us or visit our website. Summer@Kirby!l 425 Encinal Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 423-0658 x111 kirby.org It's going to be a great summer! Join us at Kirby School for our virtual or in-person academic, arts, and athletics summer program in June and July 2021. Kirby School empowers students to shape their futures with confidence. Our independent middle and high school are open for in-person or online instruction in our Hybrid Learning Model. We are continuing to deliver our world-class college prep curriculum through our small class sizes, our investment in technology and safety, classroom enlargement (for social distancing), and our commitment to strong relationships. Join our community where teachers are attuned to each learner’s strengths and interests, and students are challenged based on their level of readiness. Ranked one of the top STEM schools in the nation by Newsweek, Kirby graduates attend excellent four-year colleges and universities. Wings School of Dance 1 Camp Evers Ln, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (831) 471-8483 WingsSchoolofDance.com/ We are committed to offering quality dance education in a nurturing environment. Friendly, professional staff and two beautiful studios located in Scotts Valley! Ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and contemporary styles. Recreational and competitive program. New in-person classes and camps for 3-18 year olds starting in June. View the Summer Schedule at www.wingsschoolofdance.com.

ENRICHMENT

The Bookakery BookakeryBoxes.com Looking for activities to do with your kids at home? Have a kid that always wants to help in the kitchen or curl up on your lap to hear a good book? Love getting packages? The Bookakery has just the thing: Bookakery Boxes, a monthly subscription box for kids aimed towards fostering a love of reading and baking. Each Bookakery Box comes with a hardback picture book, kid-friendly recipe card, baking item and activity, all based around a theme of the month. Order yours today! Use code GUISC10 for 10% off any subscription length (renews at standard rate). Expires 12/31/2021 Santa Cruz Public Libraries 224 Church St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831-427-7713 santacruzpl.org The SCPL Summer Reading Program for all ages, has gone virtual! You can earn books, attend virtual events, and win prizes. Reading just 5 books over the summer helps prevent learning loss in students. Kids can continue learning while having fun at virtual programs such as storytimes, craft and other STEAM activities. Amazing performers will present virtual shows all summer long. Sign up at any branch or online at santacruzpl.org\ srp starting June 1st. Tandy Beal and Company’s KEEP ON TRUCKIN! TandyBeal.com This great dance company presents worldfamous artists in free, live 15 - minute fabulous family shows, outdoors and safe. A burst of joy in your neighborhood, April-June. These pop-up concerts on a flatbed truck feature legendary artists: Keith Terry/Evie Ladin (Body Music & Banjo), Omar Ledezma (Latin Percussion), Coventry/ Kaluza (Circus), Calvin Kai Ku (Magic). Singers: Tammi Brown, Claudia Villella, Ariel Thiermann, SoVoSó singers (featured in Mixed Nutz) Dave Worm (Bobby McFerrin’s Voicestra), Bryan Dyer, Sunshine Garcia/Matt Hartle. Jeff Gallagher (Classical Music) Shelley Phillips/Neal Hellman (Celtic Music), Iman Lizarazu (Eccentric Clowning), Patti Maxine (Old Timey). York School Summer Bridge Program 9501 York Rd., Monterey, CA 93940 831-372-7388 york.org/summer Welcoming students in rising grades 8–12! We are offering fun and safe summer programs on York’s 100-acre campus for local middle and high school students. Whether you’re looking to brush up on academics, get moving with athletics, explore your creativity in the arts, or enhance your social-emotional wellness, we have a program for you! Camps will run weekly with morning, afternoon or all-day options, starting in June. For more information, please visit york.org/summer or email us at summer@ york.org.

PRESCHOOLS

Rocking Horse Ranch Preschool Lic #444400117 4134 Fairway Dr, Soquel 831.462.2702 Rocking Horse Ranch is a play-based preschool located on 3 beautiful acres in sunny Soquel. We offer morning, afternoon, and full day sessions. Our outdoor space offers lots of room to explore, including our gardens and many different kinds of animals. Come visit us!

RECREATION

Adventure Sports Unlimited 303 Potrero Street, #15, Santa Cruz 831.458.3648 asudoit.com We teach infants through adults the joy of water through our Swim School. Our Ocean programs introduce families to our marine environments through the Seafood Foraging, and Kelp Pickling. Explore the world-renown underwater landscape of our local bays through our Open Water Scuba courses. It starts in our custom-built aquatic’s facility. Community Boating Center, UCSC 790 Mariner Park Way Santa Cruz, CA 95062 831-425-1164 Recreation.ucsc.edu/youth/juniorsailing/ index.html The UCSC Community Boating Center has been teaching local juniors how to sail for over 30 years. All classes are hands-on, co-ed classes, ages 8-16 and are taught in RS Quests, RS Visions, and Lasers. Students learn the basics in the protected Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor and progress to the beautiful Monterey Bay. Enjoy sailing in a safe, fun, and supportive environment with knowledgeable, experienced staff. Sign up today! (Adult classes are also available!) Cougar Swim School 7105 Hwy 9, Felton Ca. (location of pool) 208 Prospect Hts. Santa Cruz 95065 831-239-4228 CougarSwimSchool.com Kurt Edwards and Cougar Swim School represents swimming excellence with over 25 years of teaching and management experience, Kurt Edwards, and the staff of Cougar Swim School offer quality swim lesson for all ages and abilities, Water Polo, Junior Lifeguarding, and Aqua Day Camp. Our summer program is made up of 4 to 5 sessions that are 2 weeks in length with eight, twenty-five-minute classes. Classes are held on Monday thru Thursday for both weeks. Cougar Swim School also offers Lifeguard training classes for anyone 15 year and up, who want to work as a lifeguard. Junebug’s Gym 3910 Portola Drive, Suite 2, Santa Cruz 831.464.BUGS (2847) JuneBugsGym.com/ June Bug’s Gym is a place where your child can experience a fun-filled adventure in movement. We have a caring, respectful, and supportive staff that encourages every child in their growth of large motor skills and gymnastics along with social, emotional and cognitive development. Our goals for our students are to help them feel control and empowerment in their bodies, to build self-esteem through success, to open up imaginations, and to feel confidence and joy in their exploration of movement. Music Together, Canta y Baila Conmigo, & Rhythm Kids w/ MusicalMe, Inc. Locations throughout Santa Cruz and Santa Clara County 831.332-9002 MusicalMe.com Our online & outside classes offer the best in Early Childhood Music Learning for ages Birth to 8 years. Music Together®: A music program for children birth to age 6—and the grownups who love them, enhancing children’s learning in multiple domains (mentally, physically, socially, etc.), increasing family engagement and, adding richly to each family’s “toolbox”. Siblings are welcome, especially infants who may attend free if they are 8 months or under. Canta y Baila ConmigoTM: A unique curriculum for young children (ages Birth to 6 years) with dual, complementary goals of music education and language immersion. Designed for beginners and native speakers alike, CyBC creates a playful, interactive atmosphere where language learning is integrated naturally and organically into the musical experience. Rhythm Kids®: A drumming, music, and movement, program for children ages 4–8 years. Classes naturally support children’s rhythm development and help them prepare for formal music lessons. Contact us today to try a free class and bring the joy of music into your family’s life. (Cont'd on page 38)

Santa Cruz Gymnastics (831) 462-0655 info@scgym.com During the summer we will be offering themed Recreational Gymnastics Camps to give parents a safe place for children ages 5–12. Our camps will be offered all summer long starting in June. Beginning through advanced gymnasts will participate in all Olympic gymnastics events as well as daily trampoline, tumbling, strength, fitness and flexibility exercises. We’ll be filling our camps with lots of other out-of-the-sun fun! Visit our website or contact our office for complete details & registration. Come flip with us! Check scgym.com or call for info

SUMMER HEALTH

Ultraderm | California Skin Institute 3311 Mission Dr., Santa Cruz 95065 (831) 272-0936 californiaskininstitute.com/locations/ ultraderm-santa-cruz/ As the days get longer, sunnier and filled with outdoor activities you need to protect your family’s skin from UVA/ UVB rays. Remember to apply/reapply a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more. If you have any concerns about the health of your child’s skin, California Skin Institute is a premier dermatology practice in Santa Cruz, Freedom, & Monterey with board-certified dermatologists and specialists helping families with their skin health. Visit our website or call to make an appointment and ask us about our teledermatology options.

SUMMER EATS

Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta Bar 1100 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831-469-4400 kiantis.com Order online at www.kiantis.com. Offering patio dining, curbside and delivery for our entire menu and drinks including Kianti’s Kids Pizza Kits, Family Dinner Special for $40, smoothies and mocktails, Kianti’s Signature Cocktails, Bottles of Kianti’s Wine and Kianti’s Vodka, Gin, Rum or Whiskey and Happy Hour. Shop our gift cards and apparel. Delivery services include Kianti’s direct, DoorDash and UberEATS. Visit kiantis.com/ virtual-fun for Kids Pizza Making Videos and more! Visit Kiantis.com/ curbsidetogo for Kianti’s rockin’ curbside specials. White Raven 6253 Hwy 9 | (831) 335-3611 Instagram @ white_raven_pour_house Enjoy delicious tea, coffee, and espresso drinks, with a large selection of alternative milk, sweet pastries, and savory bites. Home of Larry's Famous Chai. Wild Roots 6240 Hwy 9 | (831) 335-7322 wildrootsmarket.com Friendly Service, 100% Organic Produce, Natural Groceries, Meats, and Bulk Foods. Full Service Deli, Salad and Soup Bar, Juice Bar, Vitamins, Body Care, Local Beer and Wine.

Santa Cruz Farmers Markets Downtown | Felton | Live Oak | SV | Westside Our family of five farmers’ markets showcases the best in regional organic produce, pasture-raised meats, eggs and dairy, sustainably-harvested seafoods and artisan-made goods. Purchasing your food through the area’s farmers’ markets ensures that you are getting the freshest, healthiest and tastiest foods while supporting local jobs, increasing local spending and promoting the region’s strong farming tradition. What’s good for you is good for your community. Downtown Farmers Market Time: 1-6p spring/summer Day: Wednesday Months: Year-round Location: Cedar St & Lincoln St, Downtown Santa Cruz Features: EBT/SNAP, Market Match, ToGo Artisanal Meals The Downtown Santa Cruz Market is OPEN and running every Wednesday Our largest and oldest market is situated in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz, one block off of Pacific Avenue. In addition to a substantial variety of farm products, this market offers a great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner. Shopping at the Wednesday market is a wonderful way to support local farms and bring home the best produce available. Food trucks, ethnic culinary creations and pickled preserves draw people to market for more than grocery shopping. An artisanal meal and prepared food section features talented chefs creating farm-to market menus each week based on the seasonal bounty they source from the farms at market. Felton Farmers Market Time: 1–6p, seniors only 12:30-1p Day: Tuesdays - CLOSED Months: Market season is first Tues. May - last Tues. Oct Location: 120 Russell Ave, Felton Features: EBT/SNAP, Market Match, To-Go Artisanal Meals The Felton Farmers’ Market will reopen on May 4th for the 2021 season! We are so glad to be stepping into this year with an exceptional group of farms and food businesses, solid systems for Covid-19 safety, and the return of live music and cafe seating for the enjoyment of all. The Felton Market will also host expanded hours, running Tuesdays 1-6pm. This provides residents with an opportunity to grab lunch or dinner and families the flexibility to shop for groceries before school gets out or with the kids later in the afternoon/early evening. We’re working hard to meet all the needs and niches we can so put the market on your weekly calendar this year! Live Oak Farmers Market Time: 9a–1p Day: Sunday Months: Year-round Location: 15th & Eastcliff Dr Features: EBT/SNAP, Music series The Live Oak Market is OPEN and running every Sunday-Rain or Shine! Started in 2000, this neighborhood market has grown to be a weekly event that is loved by the communities of Live Oak, Pleasure Point and Capitola. A decade has past since this market became year round and here you will find an excellent selection of organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more. The market is also the epicenter of the clean food movement, showcasing amazing Sunday brunch offerings like traditional Michoacan Mexican dishes, dumplings, crepes and artisan hand pies. This is your Sunday destination. Scotts Valley Farmers Market Time: 9a–1p, seniors only 8:30-9am Day: Saturday - CLOSED Months: May - third Saturday in Nov. Location: Scotts Valley Square/KMART Parking Lot off Mount Hermon Road Features: EBT/SNAP, Market Match The Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market REOPENS for the 2021 season on May 1st! We are happy to be starting 2021 with solid Covid-19 safety protocol, the return of café seating and live music weekly. In response to the CZU Fires in 2020 the Scotts Valley Market relocated to the Scotts Valley Square Shopping Center off of Mount Hermon Road. What began as a stumbling block, relocation mid season, transformed into a gift. The new spot provides additional space and flexibility – here our stands have circled up, giving the Market a warm and inviting feel while allowing us to include additional farms and food businesses. Increased visibility across the market makes shopping and spotting friends, neighbors and kiddos easier too. Joining us this year, Watsonville-based Mora Family Farm brings chicken, duck and quail eggs to the market alongside preserves, peppers and tree fruit. Burgeoning food business Chicken Foot showcases the talents of Felton-raised Jessica Yarr and her culinary heritage. Find traditional Eastern European dishes like sweet potato, sour cherry and cheese filled pierogi with sour cream and apple butter or traditional Georgian stuffed cheese bread with herbs and a side of spring veggies. Cuevas Express returns with their sought-after chile rellenos breakfasts along with steak or potato and egg options. A trio of bakeries – Companion, Adorable French and Beckmann’s Old World – offer up a huge selection of quality breads, granolas, pies, pastries and savory and sweet tarts. Westside Farmers Market Time: 9a–1p Day: Saturday Months: Year-round Location: Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr. Features: EBT/SNAP, Music series, ToGo Artisanal Meals The Westside Farmers’ Market is OPEN every Saturday-Rain or Shine! This market takes place every week, year round at the corner of Hwy 1 and Western Drive, situated on the northern edge of Santa Cruz’s greenbelt. This market serves the communities of the west-end of Santa Cruz including Bonny Doon, the North Coast and the UCSC Campus. It is just a hop, skip and a jump from Downtown.