October 2017 Monterey Bay Parent

OCTOBER 2017

Five pages

of Halloween Events & Fall festivals!

Local Pumpkin Patches

looking for ghosts?

we found them in Monterey County Plus: Pregnancy and Birth Info you need

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October health lectures Risks of Poor Bone Health for Athletes and Children Learn about the “Secret Struggle” of the risks of poor bone health for athletes and children. Learn about: ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙

Bone strength in the competitive athlete The Athletic Energy Deficit (AED) Stress fractures in young athletes Children and bone health What foods to avoid and how much calcium is needed The importance of high-impact activities

Speaker Clara Horowitz Peterson American Bone Health Ambassador Tuesday, October 10, 6:30–8 p.m.

Community Hospital, conference rooms A, B, and C 23625 Holman Highway, Monterey Registration required: chomp.org/americanbonehealth

Childhood Anxiety Is your child anxious about school, friendships, sports?

How can you help them address their worries and set a positive, productive, and calm family tone? Learn about: ❙ Five signs your child may need emotional help ❙ The origins of stress and worries they experience ❙ How to talk with your child about their feelings and worries

Appropriate for parents of children of all ages.

Speakers Cori Rosenberg, LCSW, RN, Clinical Social Worker Gregor Putzka, LMFT, Marriage and Family Therapist Monday, October 23, 6–7 p.m.

Community Hospital, conference rooms A, B, and C 23625 Holman Highway, Monterey Registration required: chomp.org/childhoodanxiety

For a listing of all Community Hospital lectures and classes, visit chomp.org/classes. Questions? Call 622-2772

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Contents october 2017

features: 6 The ULTIMATE Fall Fun Guide Fall Harvest Festivals and Halloween events for the entire family.

by Nicole Amaral 10 Pumpkin Patches Our favorite pumpkin patches from throughout the area.

12 Looking for Ghosts? We found them in Monterey County!

Just in time for Halloween, five “haunted” Monterey locations that will add a spooky note to your holiday.

by Nicole Amaral

in each issue:

4 From the Publisher 05 Military Mom Katie Begley discusses topics of importance to military families.

18 Calendar of Events The best family-friendly events for October from throughout Monterey and Santa Cruz counties.

on the cover…

Sebastian Begley is 1 year old this month.

He is the son of Rhett and Katie Begley. Katie is an ad sales executive for Monterey Bay Parent Magazine and Rhett is a student at the Naval Postgraduate School.

14 Getting Ready for Giving Birth Birth training options and classes for expectant parents.

by Allison Chance 16 Beyond the Baby Registry: 17 Great Gift Ideas for New Moms Skip the onesies and give a creative gift that any mom will love. by Alyssa Chirco 18 12 Ways To Support A New Mom Creative suggestions for giving a new mom the support and help she needs.

by Sarah Lyons

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from the publisher…

Fall Fun and New Babies!

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love October, what’s not to love about pumpkins, fall festivals, and Halloween? I’m sure you’re enjoying our adorable cover as much as I enjoyed the photo shoot. Our sweet cover model Sebastian spent a good deal of time trying to eat the dirt during the photo shoot at The Farm in Salinas. Luckily, the dirt is organic, and his mom and dad were pretty laid back about Sebastian getting messy.

We’re devoting a good portion of the issue to a huge list of October events. You’ll find dozens of Fall Festivals and Halloween events to keep your family busy all month long. You’ll also find a list of local pumpkin patches on page 10, so you can scout out the perfect specimen for your jack-o’-lantern. To round out the October fun, Nicole Amaral (who has been very busy writing for this issue!) played ghost buster by scouting five area locations that are widely believed to be haunted. Check one or more out in person, if you dare!

The other focus of this issue is pregnancy and childbirth. I’m surprised when I hear a new mom mention that she’s not doing any birth training. I found classes to be so valuable in knowing what to expect and how to deal with each stage that I am always encouraging pregnant moms to “train” for birth like they would an athletic event. I know it helped me feel more in control and made labor easier. Alison Chance writes about birth training options on pages 14-15. She offers some great choices and resources to get you started.

If you have a gift to buy for a new baby, check out Alyssa Chirco’s article on outside-the-box gift suggestions on pages 16-17. A maternity pedicure or massage? Yes! The new mom and dad will get all sorts of onesies and gadgets, why not give mom the gift of relaxation?

I also want to alert you to our November issue. We’ll be focusing on private schools with an extensive directory of options. If your school wants to be included, give us a call at 831-582-1373, and we’ll give you all the details on the issue.

Enjoy your October and a very Happy Halloween!

Andrea Breznay

P.O. Box 806 Pacific Grove, CA 93950 MontereyBayParent.com 831-582-1373

Publisher Andrea Breznay abreznay@montereybayparent.com 831-582-1373 Sales Executive katie begley gbegley@montereybayparent.com 757-287-6030 Copy and Calendar Editor Nicole Amaral Cover Photographer BEN KAaTZ Contributing Writers nicole amaraL katie begley allison chance alyssa chirco Sarah Lyons Editorial Submissions are welcome. We reserve the right to edit, reject or comment editorially on all material contributed. We cannot be responsible for return of any unsolicited materials.

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learn totolead principle-centered lives.

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by Katie Begley

Halloween Fun: On Base & Off

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s I sit here enjoying my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season, I can’t help but get excited about fall. It is, without a doubt, my favorite season and based on the buzz on social media; I’m not alone. This October marks a couple of important milestones for my family—my son’s first birthday and first real Halloween! We had just come home from the hospital last year, and aside from spitting up on an orange onesie, we didn’t mark the holiday in any notable way. Now that we are a military family of three, how exactly should we “do” Halloween in a new community?

Fortunately, the military community embraces and celebrates kids, especially during holidays. Halloween is no exception. Both the La Mesa and Fort Ord housing communities are full of kids, which means fun and safe trick-or-treating.

Sidewalks are spacious and clean, so you won’t need to worry about being seen while walking on the curb on winding city streets. If you live in military housing, it’s a great chance to get to know new neighbors and make new friends.

Area businesses also get in the Halloween spirit. The Del Monte Center in Monterey and the Lighthouse District shops in Pacific Grove both host free family events during the afternoon, making it a perfect way to celebrate Halloween without staying out late with young kids. If you haven’t visited Science Saturday at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, the Halloween event is the perfect time to start. Free admission with bats, spiders, and other creepy-crawly exhibits!

This year’s Halloween provides an opportunity to thank our military and first responders working so hard to help those affected by recent storms in Texas and Florida. Consider donating some of your child’s candy to Operation Gratitude, who will package the donations and send them to those serving.

Safety guidelines are important during Halloween. Don’t forget to inspect all candy and treats before letting your child consume them. When trick-or-treating, keep an eye out for vehicles on the road. Make sure that you and your child can be easily seen by motorists, especially as the sun goes down.

Keeping kids safe is still priority #1. Happy Halloween!

Katie Begley is a Navy veteran and military spouse. Katie is an advertising sales executive for Monterey Bay Parent Magazine.

She is the mother of an 11-month old son.

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Fall/Harvest Festivals

The

ULTIMATE

Fall Fun

Guide

Sunday October 1

Fall Harvest Festival at the UCSC Farm 305 Ranch View Road, Santa Cruz, 95064 831-459-3240 Enjoy great music, food, kids’ crafts, farm tours, workshops and much more at this annual fall gathering. Enter a pie in the annual pie contest. Free for UCSC students and kids 12 and under, and Friends of the Farm & Garden members; $5 general admission.

Saturday October 7

Spreckels and Buena Vista Middle School Carnival 11-4pm Buena Vista School 18250 Tara Drive, Salinas www.spreckelsunionsd.org Games, BBQ, cake walk, farmer’s market and prizes.

27th Annual Uesugi Farms Pumpkin-Weigh Off 10-2pm Uesugi Farms 14485 Monterey Rd, San Martin Contenders from throughout the west coast will compete for over $25,000 in prize money.

Hearts & Hands Preschool & Anthem Christian Academy’s Fall Festival 11-3pm 345 E. Alvin Street, Salinas hhpreschool.com/heartshands-north-salinas/ Games, BBQ, farmer’s market, bounce house, candy/cake walk and pumpkin decorating.

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The Farm Fall Festival 10-2pm 7 Foster Farm, Salinas thefarm-salinasvalley. com/2017-events/ Puppet shows at 10:30, 11:30am, and 12:30pm.

Pumpkin races at 12pm. Free hayrides until 2pm. Cowtrain rides $5/child.

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Seaside’s 63rd Birthday Celebration 1-5pm Seaside City Hall www.ci.seaside.ca.us 440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside Art & History exhibit, petting zoo, food vendors, carnival games and prizes, face painting, balloon animals, arts & crafts, bounce houses, rock wall, air jumpers, giant human orbs, birthday cupcakes and more.

Fall Harvest Festival 12-3pm Hebbron Family Center www.cityofsalinas.org 683 Fremont Street, Salinas Fall fun for the whole family.

Sunday October 15

Greenfield Harvest Festival 11-5pm Downtown Greenfield El Camino Real, Greenfield www.firstnightmonterey.org/ harvest_fest Community Arts Festival with a 1K/5K Run in the morning at

8:30am, community parade at 11:30 and music, arts & crafts, dance, pony rides and petting zoo and lots of activities for the family. Three stages with bands.

142 Rodgers Road, Salinas borchardfarms.com Growers from all over California come to have their giant pumpkins weighed in for cash and prizes.

Saturday October 21

Fall Harvest Festival 10-2pm Marina Equestrian Center 2830 5th Avenue, Marina www.marinaequestrian.org Pumpkin decorating and more.

All Saints School Fall Festival 11-3pm All Saints School 8060 Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley www.asds.org/page info@asds.org Games, rides, music, haunted house, food trucks and much more.

Mission Park Elementary School’s Fall Carnival 11-3pm 403 W. Acacia Street, Salinas www.salinascityesd.org/mission-park-school-edc/ Games, food and prizes.

Borchard Farms Pumpkin Weigh-Off 12pm Borchard Farms

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Harvest Festival: Pumpkin Patch & Apple Bash 11-3pm Live Earth Farm 1275 Green Valley Road Watsonville liveearthfarm.net Pumpkin Decorating, pumpkin & apple games, family yoga, family music making and apple cider pressing.

Fall Fun Day Earthbound Farms 11-3pm 7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel

www.earthboundfarm.com Celebrate Fall with pumpkin carving demonstrations, autumn-inspired crafts, games for the whole family, live music and delicious baked treats.

Free admission, some activities require ticket purchase.

Wednesday October 25

Parents’ Place Fall Festival 10-12pm Parents’ Place 1025 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove 10-12pm Music, food and fun for the kids.

Friday October 27

La Mesa Elementary School Fall Festival 4-7pm La Mesa Elementary School 1 La Mesa Way, Monterey lme-mpusd-ca.schoolloop. com/ Games, candy, prizes, face painting and more.

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Saturday October 28

Spooky Carnival 11-3pm Monte Vista Elementary School 251 Soledad Drive, Monterey mves-mpusd-ca.schoolloop. com/ Games, crafts, prizes, candy, face-painting, photo booth, cake walk, music, haunted house, raffle, food and much more.

York School’s Fall Fair 11-3pm York School 9501 York Road, Monterey www.york.org Games, food & fun.

Fall Carnival at La Joya Elementary School 12pm La Joya Elementary School 55 Rogge Road, Salinas la-joya.santaritaschools.org/ calendar Food, games, fun for the whole family.

Harvest Festival 11-3pm USAG Presidio of Monterey Military Chapel 1759 Lewis Road, Monterey www.monterey.army. mil/#&panel1-1 Fun, fall festival.

Fall Fun Day Earthbound Farms 11-3pm 7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel www.earthboundfarm.com Celebrate Fall with pumpkin carving

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demonstrations, autumninspired crafts, games for the whole family, live music and delicious baked treats. Free admission, some activities require ticket purchase.

Sunday October 29

The Barnyard Harvest Festival 2-5pm 3652 The Barnyard, Carmel www.thebarnyard.com/barnyardevents/harvest_festival/ Fun for the whole family.

Costume parade, candy, entertainment, prizes, kids crafts and live music. There will be a photo opportunity with our ghoulish guests who are waiting to make your acquaintance.

Tuesday October 31

Peninsula Christian Center of Pacific Grove’s Fall Festival 6-8pm 520 Pine Avenue Pacific Grove pccpg.org/ Candy, bounce house, popcorn, face painting and photo booth.

Halloween Events Saturday October 7

3rd Annual Pumpkin Rolling Contest 1-3pm Ocean Avenue between Santa Rita to Junipero,

Carmel www.carmelcalifornia.com/ event-3rd-annual-pumpkinrolling-contest_271.htm The official pumpkin-rolling course is right down Ocean Avenue between Santa Rita to Junipero Streets. The course will be lined with hay bales and fencing to keep pumpkins from veering off track and give spectators a front row view of the heart-stopping action. If you’d like to participate in Carmel’s Annual Pumpkin-Rolling Contest, look for the truckload of pumpkins parked at Ocean Avenue and Santa Fe Street.

Halloween@Night 7-10pm Gilroy Garden 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy www.gilroygardens.org/ gardens%40night/halloween There will be scares and dares, tricks and treats, and plenty of spooky-but-not-too-scary night-time fun for all ages.

Rides will not be in operation at night. Spooky Petting Zoo will also be open. Halloween@ Night runs throughout October 31. Check website for specific dates.

Saturday October 14

Thomas & Percy Halloween Party 10am Roaring Camp Railroads

5401 Graham Hill Road Felton www.roaringcamp.com/ events/percy_Halloween A ticket for Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party includes the train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy, as well as a variety of Thomas & Friends themed entertainment, including Storytelling and Video Viewing, Temporary Tattoos of Island of Sodor friends, and an Imagination Station with Arts & Crafts, a pumpkin patch and more. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of the Railway on the Island of Sodor. Event held on numerous dates during October. Check website for details and dates.

Halloween Pet Costume Contest 1-2pm Petco 960 Del Monte Center Monterey www.petco.com Bring your animal in costume, prizes.

Friday October 20

YMCA Spooktacular 6:30-8pm Salinas YMCA Family Center 117 Clay Street, Salinas

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www.centralcoastymca.org Halloween festivities and snacks, free event.

Saturday October 21

Pumpkin Plunge 1:30-3:30pm Pattullo Swim Center 1148 Wheeler Street, Seaside www.ci.seaside.ca.us/344/ Pattullo-Swim-Center Looking for that perfect pumpkin? Come plunge for a pumpkin at our Swim Center.

Decorate your pumpkin afterwards. $7 per pumpkin.

Baby’s First Halloween Event 11-12pm Babies R Us 1930 N Davis Road, Salinas www.toysrus.com/BabiesRUs Bring your little pumpkin in the store for fun crafts, great give-aways, exciting raffles and more.

Sunday October 22

Floating Pumpkin Patch 1:00 pm 979 17th Avenue Santa Cruz, 95060 831-454-7946 A fun spin on the tradition of pumpkin picking by creating a patch in the pool. In addition to pumpkins, there are plenty of other activities planned for the day, including games, prizes, music, popcorn, and pumpkin decorating, and the waterslide will be open. Costumes are encouraged. Bring your suit and towel, your friends and family, and make a day of it! This is a drop-in, rain or shine event; pre-registration is not required.

Wednesday October 25

Annual Haunted House 6-7pm Pacific Grove Library 550 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove www.pacificgrovelibrary.org/ calendar/haunted-house-1 Annual spooky Haunted House

for all ages. FREE.

Friday October 27

Marine Masquerade 6pm Seymour Marine Discovery Center seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/learn/ family-activities/family-events/ 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz Scavenger hunts, creature crafts, flashlight tours, costume parade, music and more. $8 adults, $6 kids, children 2 and under FREE, Members:FREE

Saturday October 28

Pet Costume Contest and Parade Call for time 3652 The Barnyard, Carmel www.thebarnyard.com/barnyardevents/pet-costume-contest-parade/ An opportunity for our adorable pets and their favorite humans to strut their stuff in costume.

Free and open to all ages.

Members Halloween Dance Party at The Monterey Bay Aquarium 7-10pm 886 Cannery Row, Monterey www.montereybayaquarium. org Seatings at 6pm or 6:30pm.

Tickets are $80 per adult, $40 per child (ages 3-12). Start your evening with our special Halloween Dinner. Your dinner tickets includes admission to the Dance Party, a threecourse dinner and a non-alcoholic beverage. Reservations required.

Point Sur Halloween Lightstation Tour 5:15-9pm Point Sur Lightstation Hwy One, Big Sur www.pointsur.org An evening of ghostly fun will begin with a walking tour to the lighthouse in time to watch the sunset, then on to the Barn where a light buffet will be served. Later, Pt. Sur’s professional actor/story-teller, Kevin Hanstick,will recount stories

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of Pt. Sur’s ghostly past. One of our “paranormal investigator,” will share the results of her ghost hunts. If you dare, explore inside one of Pt. Sur’s real haunted houses, the unrestored Triplex. Dessert and hot drinks will be served in the Visitors’ Center.

Downtown Trick-or-Treat 11-2pm Oldtown Salinas Bring your kids for this family friendly event and enjoy the ease of trick or treating at your local businesses. Costume contests for kids and adults.

Children’s Trick-or-Treat 2-5pm Lighthouse Avenue between Reeside & David Avenue, Monterey Lighthouse District shops, restaurants, and boutiques welcome little goblins with special treats on Halloween. Dress up and come on down to Lighthouse Avenue for an afternoon full of fun and trick-or-treating.

2pm-5pm. Lighthouse Avenue between Reeside and David, Monterey. Free event.

Trick-or-Treating in Downtown Pacific Grove 10-4pm www.pacificgrove.org/events Get a jumpstart on Halloween in Downtown Pacific Grove. It’s also a great opportunity to take your costume out for a test run. Look for the Halloween ribbons and pumpkins outside downtown businesses for free candy, goodies and live entertainment. Free event.

Science Saturdays at Pacific Grove Museum of Art 10-3pm Pacific Grove Museum of Art 165 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove www.pgmuseum.org/sciencesaturdays/ Science Saturdays are family friendly events that have a variety of hands-on science activities for guests of all ages

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Halloween in the Centers 1-3pm Fall Halloween crafts and other free activities • Breadbox Recreation Center 54 North Sandborn Road, Salinas • Central Park 420 Central Avenue, Salinas • El Dorado Park 1655 El Dorado Drive, Salinas • Hebbron Family Center 683 Fremont Street, Salinas • Firehouse Recreation Center 1330 E. Alisal Street, Salinas (831) 758-7354 Kid’s Halloween Party 1-3pm Roaring Mice Art Studio 374 Main Street, Salinas Come and have fun creating a Halloween themed painting, decorating sugar skull cookies, and participating in a Spooky piñata. All materials are included, $35. Reservations required, call 831-293-3013 to reserve a spot.

(831) 293-3013

Sunday October 29

Thomas & Percy Halloween Party 10am Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton www.roaringcamp.com/ events/percy_Halloween A ticket for Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party includes the train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy, themed entertainment, including storytelling and video viewing, temporary tattoos, and an imagination station with arts & crafts, a pumpkin patch and more.

Halloween Carnival 1-5pm Moose Lodge 555 Canyon Del Rey Boulevard, Del Rey Oaks www.montereymoose876.org/ Games, costumes and fun.

Free event.

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Tuesday October 31

Trunk-or-Treat 6:30-8pm Pesante First Baptist Church 17716 Pesante Road, Prunedale www.firstbaptistprunedale.org/ Candy, costumes and fun at this free event.

Pumpkin Pandemonium 2:30-4:30pm Del Monte Shopping Center 1410 Del Monte Center, Monterey www.delmontecenter.com Pumpkins, candy, costumes and more, free to the public.

Halloween Fright Night 6-8pm Rocky Han Civic Center 211 Hillcrest Avenue, Marina Candy, costumes and fun for Marina residents and their totselementary school kids. Free event. www.ci.marina.ca.us/index. aspx?NID=25 Candy Explosion 6-8pm Los Arboles Sports Complex infield 327 Reindollar Avenue, Marina Halloween candy & activities for Marina elementary school youth sponsored by Soul’d Out Youth Program, this event is free.

Halloween Teen Fright Night 6-9pm Los Arboles Sports Complex Outfield 327 Reindollar Avenue, Marina https://lams-mpusd-ca.schoolloop.com/ This event is for Marina Middle & High School students. The evening will begin at the Teen Center 6:00-7:00 pm with a best costume contest, music, Halloween games, face painting and other surprises, then at 7:00 pm the Teen Center will close and the activities on the upper field will begin. Included is a 30 foot rock climbing wall with bungee jump, Vortex obstacle course and other

activities and free food.

Halloween Bonanza 6-9pm Oldemeyer Center 986 Hilby Avenue, Seaside www.ci.seaside.ca.us/512/ Special-Events Free for youth (10 and under).

Haunted House, candy bags, bounce houses, crafts and and game booths.

Party in the Pumpkin Patch 5-7pm Northridge Mall 796 Northridge Mall, Salinas www.shop-northridge-mall. com/events/mallstars-partypumpkin-patch Decorate a real pumpkin that you can take home. Scarecrow decorating contest, snacks, and plenty of giveaways. Start your trick-or-treating between 5:00-7:00 pm at participating mall stores. Free event.

Trick-or-Treat at Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center 5pm-9pm Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center 735 Ramona Street, Monterey www.monterey.org/Services/ Monterey-Recreation Show off your costume and go trick-or-treating at Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center!

Halloween on the Santa Cruz Wharf 4-6pm 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz www.cityofsantacruz.com A host of costumed characters will hand out candy, sign autographs and provide photo opps galore for kids. Free event.

Downtown Santa Cruz Children’s Halloween 2:30-5:30pm Pacific Street from Laurel to Water Street, Santa Cruz www.downtownsantacruz.com Free Halloween activities and merchant trick-or-treat.

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Halloween is almost here and most pumpkin patches are opening early in October. Here are our favorite places to visit for pumpkins, animals, and some spooky fun!

Little hay maze, pumpkins and farm animals.

Rodoni Farms rodonifarms.com/ 4444 Coast Road, Santa Cruz North of Santa Cruz on HWY 1.

Beautiful views and a great selection of many different varieties of pumpkins. Fun corn maze and hay forts.

Borchard Farms borchardfarms.com/ 142 Rodgers Road, Salinas Giant pumpkins, bounce houses, corn maze, birds and a haunted barn.

Earthbound Farms www.earthboundfarm.com/ 7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley Organic store, frozen yogurt, pumpkins and a children’s garden.

Cardinale and Wright Pumpkin Patch Monterey Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey Great service and lots of pumpkins to choose from.

The Farm thefarm-salinasvalley.com/ Spreckles Blvd Exit off Hwy 68, Salinas Nice low key farm with pumpkin patch, animals, hay rides and a cow train.

Crystal Bay Farm www.crystalbayfarm.com/ 40 Zils Road, Watsonville Their organic pumpkin patch is not the biggest, but they have a large variety.

Hacienda Hay and Feed carmelvalleyroadco.com/business/ hacienda-hay-feed/ 7180 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley

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Swank Farms swankfarms.com/ 4751 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister Huge pumpkin patch! Giant corn maze, little kids’ play areas, jumping pillows, cow train, corn cannons and so much more.

Uesugi Farms uesugifarms.com/ 14485 Monterey Road, San Martin Train, cow train, children’s corn mazes, carousel, hayrides, pumpkin pyramid, hay jump, pumpkin lab, pumpin theater and more.

Young Life Pumpkin Patch www.younglife.org/Pages/default. aspx Reservation Road exit off Highway 68, Salinas Pumpkins, bounce house, face painting and more.

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fall fun

By

Nicole Amaral

Looking for

Ghosts?

We found them in Monterey County!

I

grew up listening to my family tell ghostly tales of haunted places. The catch was that these spooky dwellings were right in my hometown of Monterey. In honor of Halloween, here are my favorite seven haunted places in Monterey County.

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Naval Post-Graduate School (formerly Hotel Del Monte) University Circle #M10, Monterey The Hotel Del Monte was known to be the grandest and classiest on the West Coast. It was built in 1880, thanks to businessman Charles Crocker who helped fund the construction. Legend is that the ghost of Mr. Crocker haunts the Main Building, known as Herrmann Hall.

Gardens and secret passage ways wrap around the beautiful building.

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Charles Crocker’s ghost has been seen countless times throughout the hotel. Many strange occurrences, such as moving objects, banging bread trays, shattering glasses, taps on employees’ shoulders, and the antique elevator moving by itself, are said to be due to Mr. Crocker’s restlessness.

Busboys came into the hall banquet room one morning to start setting up and to their horror found a full set of coffee cups dangling on one of the massive chandeliers!

The chandelier was only accessible by a tall ladder, and there was no sign of one nearby. It remains a mystery even to this day.

2.

The Stokes Adobe (Restaurant 1833) 500 Hartnell Street, Monterey This Monterey landmark was built in

1833 and later sold to James Stokes, a British sailor who passed himself off as a pharmacist. Many people mysteriously died in his care, including Governor Jose Figueroa.

Stokes later died tragically in the home. From 1890-1948, a socialite named Hattie resided there and passed away in the old adobe. A team of paranormal experts was only able to discern clumps of fog in Hattie’s room. Even to this day, sightings of Stokes himself, wandering the halls in his white coat are common.

The old adobe houses the popular Restaurant 1833, and each room is decorated such as it would look many years ago. Workers are still quick to offer up a story about the haunts that surround them each day. The bar menu includes two sections for “Elixirs” and ‘House

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Remedies” such as Death in the Afternoon and Serial Killer.

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The Carmel Mission 3080 Rio Road, Carmel The mission was built directly adjacent to an ancient American Indian burial ground in 1770. The mission buildings and lands were secularized by the Mexican government in 1833 and had fallen into disrepair by the mid-19th century.

By 1851 the Mission was abandoned and dilapidated. A visitor, perhaps looking for something to steal, strolled into the sanctuary where Father Junipero Serra, the Missions’ founder was buried. The prospective thief suddenly tripped as he reached the altar and slammed down to his knees. This became a reoccurring event, even though the stones leading up to the altar are flat and smooth. The story of the “tripping stone” was that casual visitors who did not show proper reverence would be tripped to land on their knees directly above Father Serra’s final resting place.

There is said to be several spirits haunting the Mission, including the ghost of a dog that is heard but not seen. The spirit of Father Junipero Serra has also been observed walking around with a candle at night and occasionally appears inside the chapel on New Year’s Eve. The ghost of a young American Indian boy has also been spotted walking around the exterior of the Mission in the dead of night.

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Point Sur Lighthouse 37028 Hwy 1, Big Sur This lighthouse built in 1889 is the only complete turn-of-the-20thcentury light station open to the public in California. One might find any number of lost souls there including a station keeper’s wife, the spirits of the sailors of a dozen ships that wrecked close by or two men killed in 1935 when the USS Macon went down at the point. The lighthouse used to be extremely isolated and only accessible via ship.

More than twenty ghosts are said to reside in or around the Point Sur Lighthouse. Many sightings and strange happenings have occurred.

There is a sad tale of a lightkeeper’s adult son who died of consumption. (Tuberculosis). Workers have sighted a tall man in dark blue, 19th-century clothing, hanging around the lighthouse. They have told tales of cash registers ringing and spitting out tons of tape, even while unplugged.

Ghost Hunters visited the point and all witnessed hearing a little girl singing outside the lighthouse and even recorded the eerie event. Julie Nunes, a docent, and ghost hunter had mentioned that this same little girl’s singing among other voices has been heard for many years.

Any brave souls over the age of six are invited to the lighthouse for moonlight, ghost hunt, and Halloween tours. Check www.pointsur.org for hours and tour information.

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Los Coches Adobe Highway 101 and Arroyo Seco Soledad Originally built as a Rancho in 1843, Los Coches Adobe has been a Wells Fargo Station Agent office, post office, stage coach stop and finally a brothel where the Madame was said to be a mass murderer.

Many locals have spotted a ghostly lady in black walking the grounds and have heard the screams of trapped miners coming from an old well. Some trespassers reported that they had seen a man in the trees right next to the old adobe. The spookiest tales yet are from workers who have recently looked after the abandoned adobe. Three different men tell hair-raising stories of how a dark shadow haunts them and follows them home.

A couple of years ago several men from Ghost Hunters dared to set up their equipment inside the adobe at night. They each experienced a feeling of being “hypnotized” while inside. Each of them recanted night terrors and nightmares when they returned to their homes–a creepy souvenir from their visit in Monterey County.

Nicole Amaral is a Monterey native and graduate of California State University of Monterey Bay. Nicole is the Calendar and Copy Editor for Monterey Bay Parent Magazine. She is the mother of a 4-year old son.

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By

Allison Chance

Getting Ready for Giving Birth

A

rguably one of the most lifechanging and amazing experiences in one’s lifetime will be bringing a child into this world. Having experienced giving birth once and now pregnant with my second, I can’t imagine enduring labor, whether natural, medicated, or cesarean, without some birth training. Every pregnancy and birth are different, but preparation is key. Caitlin Hutcheon, President of the Birth Network of Monterey, believes, “The most important thing that new parents can do is get a prenatal education whether it’s from their doula or a child birth educator. They can expect to learn about the phases of labor, comfort, pain relief, and relaxation techniques, they will explain medical interventions, what our local resources are, and tips on postpartum and baby care.

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula Breastfeeding Success-Learn how to get breastfeeding off to a good start for you and your baby in this class. Information includes prenatal preparation, nutrition, problem prevention, and strategies for success. Fathers/support persons are encouraged to attend. Free to attend.

Visit www.chomp.org/your-health/ classes-events/ or call 831-625-4773.

Dominican Hospital Prepared Childbirth-Expectant moms, do you want to know when to come to the Birth Center during labor? Or to shorten labor and reduce discomfort?

Or discuss personalized birth options?

Call 866-478-2613 to register. The fee is $50 per person.

The great news is that our area offers a plethora of birth training options and classes, some at no cost to you!

October 19-November 16. Weekly from 6:30-8:30 pm.

Childbirth Express-Essentials of birth preparation compressed into a two session Saturday and Sunday afternoon class. Call 866-478-2613 to register. The fee is $50 per person. Class dates are: October 14 & 15, November 11 &12 and December 16 & 17. 2:006:30pm.

Birth Chemistry Cori Gentry is an Evidence Based Birth Instructor and to labor birth doula in Monterey and Santa Cruz county. She offers a range of birth classes, including a natural birth refresher (for those who have had a previously un-medicated birth) and a pre-conception class.

Gentry offers a Community Birth Series class for those who plan to labor at home or at a freestanding birth center. This six-week course is $250 and includes concierge maternity services and all class materials. Military discount is available. Upcoming class dates: November 7- December 12 from 7:00-9:00pm and January 2-February 6 from 7:00-9:00pm.

The Natural Birth Series class is an eightweek series for those planning to deliver at a hospital or birth center. Tuition is $300.

Private classes are also available.

Upcoming class dates: November 29-January 17 from 6:30-9:00 pm and January 4-February 22 from 6:30-9:00 pm.

For more information or to register, visit http://www. birthchemistry.com.

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Honored Birth Doula & Birth Services Caitlin Hutcheon is a to labor certified doula serving Monterey, Carmel, Salinas, Santa Cruz and surrounding areas and also the president of the Birth Network of Monterey. She also teaches a donation based prenatal yoga class every Friday at 11:30 am at Om Studios in Monterey.

Caitlin teaches an eight-week Birth Chemistry natural child birth class. The fee is $300 per couple (payment plans accepted). Upcoming class dates: December 3-February 11 from 6:30-9:00 pm. Private classes are available.

For more information or to register, visit https://www.honoredbirth.com.

Mum’s the Word Michele Nizza is a certified birth doula, massage therapist, lactation educator and counselor and Lamaze-certified childbirth educator. She started her business, Mum’s the Word, in 2001 and has attended 160+ births.

Michele offers a one day Lamaze Childbirth Education Class ($130) and also a six-week series as well ($300).

Upcoming one day (Saturday) classes: October 7, November 18, December 2, December 16 from 9:00am-5:00 pm.

She also offers a Breastfeeding and Bringing Home Baby Class. This class focuses on breastfeeding and baby’s needs during the first few weeks. The fee is $80. Upcoming class dates: December 9 from 9:00am-1:00pm.

For more information or to register, visit https://www.mumstheword.biz.

Birth Network of Monterey County Meet the Doula Events The Birth Network of Monterey County offers free community events for expecting women and couples. Meet birth & postpartum doulas and learn about the benefits of having a doula by your side before, during, and after birth.

Doulas are also great resources for all needs related to childbirth, pregnancy, and baby. Upcoming event dates: October 22 at 2:00 pm at Monterey Public Library and November 12 at 5:00 pm at the Babies-R-Us, Salinas.

For more info or to register, visit www. birthnetworkofmonterey.com.

Tricia Williams, Military New Parent Support Program Tricia Williams is a Registered Nurse and I.B.C.L.C. (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and facilitates the New Parent Support Program through The Fleet and Family Support Center.

All of these programs are offered to military members of any branch and are completely free. Tricia offers many classes, including a Nurturing Program for Prenatal Families. Instead of actual childbirth education, this class focuses on parenting and parenting styles and breastfeeding support, which is often overlooked, but very important. For more information and to subscribe to Tricia’s emails/class schedules, please email pswillia@nps.edu.

Allison Chance is a military spouse and mom to Charlotte, 3, and currently expecting her second child. Allison is a Realtor® with Over the Moon Realty, Inc. She has been lucky to call Florida, Hawaii and now California home during her family’s military adventure!

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By

Alyssa Chirco

Beyond the Baby Registry

17 Great Gifts to Give New Moms Baby registries are a wonderful tool for helping new parents stock their nursery with the essentials every growing family needs. But while registries include important items like car seats, they tend to overlook gifts that can help a new mom relax, celebrate and adjust to her new role in life. Next time you are shopping for a new or expectant mom, consider going off the registry and purchasing one of these thoughtful gifts instead.

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A Maternity Photo Session.

Maternity photos are a wonderful way for an expectant mom to commemorate her pregnancy. If you think she may be interested in documenting the actual birth of her baby, you could even hire a birth photographer to take photos during delivery.

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A Newborn Photo Session.

New moms love to have lots of pictures taken, but the cost of newborn photos can add up quickly. A session with a professional photographer is a gift she will remember forever, especially if you spring for

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a couple of the prints.

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A Maternity Massage. Pamper her with the gift of a massage to relax her tired muscles and soothe her aches. Be sure to find a skilled practitioner who is knowledgeable about the do’s and don’ts of massage during pregnancy.

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A Pre-delivery Pedicure. Few moms can reach their toes during those final months of pregnancy, so why not give her a gift certificate to get her nails prepped and polished before delivery? Better yet, schedule the appointment and go with her for a girls’ day out.

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Prenatal (or Postnatal) Yoga Classes. Studies suggest that yoga can improve sleep, decrease anxiety, and help mothers prepare for and recover from labor and delivery. Since many yoga studios and community centers offer drop-in classes, it’s easy to buy a punch card she can use whenever she likes.

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A Magazine Subscription.

With so many parenting mag-

azines available in both print and digital format, it won’t be hard to find one she will appreciate. Give the gift of a year-long subscription as a resource to help her through that first year of motherhood.

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A Bubble Bath Basket. Fill a basket with an assortment of luxurious bath salts and bubble bath so she can soak away her stress. Include some cocoa butter massage cream, which can minimize stretch marks, for her to apply after the bath.

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A Breastfeeding Basket. If you know she’s planning to breastfeed, fill a basket with items to make her experience easier.

Nursing pads, purified lanolin nipple ointment, a comfy nursing tank top and a copy of the book Breastfeeding Made Simple by Nancy Mohrbacher are all good places to start.

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A Coffee Shop Gift Card. New moms are notoriously sleepdeprived, and caffeine is a perfect antidote to all those sleepless nights. If she isn’t a coffee drinker,

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opt for a selection of her favorite herbal teas instead.

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A Cleaning Service. Even if you can only afford a month or two, any new mom will appreciate having somebody else take responsibility for the dusting and vacuuming while she recuperates and bonds with baby.

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A Service Coupon Book.

What do new moms need most in those first few weeks after giving birth? Help. Create a coupon book filled with coupons she can redeem for services like grocery shopping, running errands, doing laundry, and holding the baby while she showers.

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A Postpartum Doula. The word doula literally means “woman’s servant.” While some doulas serve women during labor, a postpartum doula focuses on a mother’s physical and emotional needs after delivery. As any experienced mom knows, postpartum support is one of the best gifts you can receive.

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A Meal Train Website. It’s easy – and free – to set up an interactive, online meal calendar at MealTrain.com, but it’s also a perfect gift for a hungry new mom.

Invite her friends and family to participate so that after baby’s birth she receives delicious meals delivered right to her doorstep.

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A High-Quality Baby Carrier. Baby carriers have gained popularity in recent years, but not all brands are created equal.

Give her the gift of a high-quality carrier like a Mei Tai or Stretchy Wrap so she can carry baby handsfree, and feel comfortable and safe while doing so.

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A Mom’s Group Membership. Help her get out of the house and meet new friends by investing in a membership with a local mom’s group in her name. Or buy a gift certificate for a Mommy and Me activity – think infant massage, music circles, or a stroller fitness class.

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Maternity/Nursing Lingerie. Help the new mom feel beautiful by wrapping up some fashionable (yet comfortable) loungewear or lingerie designed specifically with a new mom in mind.

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A Bottle of Bubbly. There’s no drinking during pregnancy, but a bottle of champagne or sparkling cider makes a festive gift once baby arrives. Mom can toast to the birth of her baby and the amazing journey she has just begun.

Alyssa Chirco is a freelance journalist and mother of two. She writes about parenting and family life for publications across the country.

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Don’t Forget About Dad Mom may get most of the glory – and the gifts – when a new little bundle of joy arrives, but don’t forget about Dad. Here are a few ideas: A Push Pack. Help a nervous dad-to-be support his partner during labor by creating what some refer to as a “push pack.”

Include items like high protein snacks, aromatherapy candles, and a book of relaxation techniques to help both parents through the delivery.

A Daddy Diaper Bag. Mom shouldn’t be the only one responsible for changing diapers.

Look for a more masculine backpack or messenger bag style, or you can even order a diaper bag emblazoned with the logo of his favorite Major League Baseball team online. While you are at it, visit CafePress.com and order a “Real Men Change Diapers” Tshirt for him too.

A Book about Being a Dad. If he’s the type that will enjoy a humorous, light-hearted take on fatherhood, try The New Dad’s Survival Guide by Scott Mactavish. For a more serious, look at what dads should expect, give him a copy of The Expectant Father by Armin A. Brott.

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Sarah Lyons

12 Ways to Support a New Mom there is no time for resting when the baby rests. It can be very difficult to entertain a toddler while mom is nursing or changing diapers. Offer to take care of the older children or offer to take care of baby so she can spend some alone time with her older children.

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leepless nights and a change in routine can leave a new mom feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Offering support to a family with a new baby can help them adjust to their new normal.

Often when you ask, mom isn’t able to think of the exact way she needs help.

Here are some ideas:

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Stop by the store. Going to the store with a newborn and possibly older children for the first time can be daunting. Offer to pick up a few things the family needs. Helping to put them away would be an extra bonus.

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Help around the house.

Sweep the floor, fold laundry, vacuum, or do dishes. A clean house during a time of transition can bring order to a time that feels chaotic. If mom prefers to clean for herself, offer to care for the baby and other children while she works on a household project.

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Come when others don’t.

Not all new moms are “new moms.” Families that are adding their second, third, or fourth child need help just as much as first time moms, if not more. When there are older children

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Provide a meal. Friends and family often send versatile casseroles like lasagna after the new baby is home. Try thinking outside the 13x9 pan. Why not bring the family the fixings for breakfast and lunch rather than just dinner? Stock the freezer with easy, ready to make items like pizza, pasta dishes, soups, and crock pot meals.

Crunched for time or don’t feel like making an extra meal? Bring their favorite take out or send a gift card.

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Set up a train. When one meal just doesn’t cover it, set up a meal train using websites like www. signupgenius.com or www.takethemameal.com. Discuss with the family the most convenient dates and times to deliver meals and solicit friends to fill all the open spots.

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Let her shower. One of the simplest ways to help a new mom is to hold the baby and watch the other children while she eats lunch, enjoys a relaxing shower, or takes a short nap.

When mom is rested, fed, and freshened up, it can really make her feel ready to take on the rest of the day.

7.

Help with the older kids.

Show support by offering to pick up the older kids, even if it’s just for a couple hours. If you are taking your own children to the park, swing by and pick up hers for the afternoon. This gets them out of the house and gives mom a break. Time alone with baby may be just what mom needs.

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Ask about her birth story. Giving birth is a huge milestone. Ask about her birth story and listen. Becoming a mom is a joyful, stressful, awe inspiring, and life changing experience. Telling the birth story helps women to process and embrace this new journey.

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Bring a gift for mom. Many people bring gifts for the baby, but mom is usually the one doing all the work. Bring a snack or treat for mom to enjoy. Other great gifts are ones that pamper mom or make her feel beautiful and comfortable in her postpartum body. Lotion, perfume, a new nightgown, or slippers are some good ideas.

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Don’t stay too long.

Families who have newborns generally like to have company, especially if they pitch in around the house and with the kids. However, don’t overstay your welcome. Visit the family, bring a meal, and help out but watch for clues from mom as to when the family would like some alone time.

11.

Take her somewhere.

Mom may not be able to drive for a few weeks after birth. Offer to take her on errands or just out for coffee.

Being able to get out of the house can do wonders for someone’s attitude.

12.

Don’t give advice. An important tip for anyone chatting with a new mom is to listen but don’t give advice unless you are asked. It can be frustrating and overwhelming to get unsolicited advice.

Sarah Lyons, mom of six, has learned first hand what it is like to adjust to a new baby in the house. She is so grateful for the family and friends that helped her as each baby came home and loves to return the favor to others.

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Calendar october 2017

sunday, October 1 IN MONTEREY COUNTY

8:00 a.m. Del Monte Certified Farmers Market. An array of locally grown produce and specialty items including farm fresh organic eggs, honey, fresh seafood, cut flowers, potted plants, seedlings, and baked goods. Held weekly on Sunday.

1410 Del Monte Center, Monterey, 93940 10:00 a.m. Marina Everyone’s Harvest Certified Farmers Market.

Offers a wide array of fresh fruits and vegetables from family farmers, along with prepared food and artisan crafts from local vendors. Held weekly on Sunday.

215 Reservation Road, Marina, 93933 1:00 P.m. Blues in the Park. Bring your chairs and your sunscreen for a fun, free concert.

Laguna Grande Park Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, 93955 IN santa cruz COUNTY 10:00 A.m. Thriller Dance Classes.

Get your zombie make up ready. Free drop in Thriller dance classes at the Louden Nelson Community Center run through October 16.

301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, 95060 831-420-6177 10:00 A.m. Harvest Faire & Steam

Festival. Welcome Fall with children’s activities like scarecrow making, pumpkin patch picking, candle making and gold panning. Behold steam-powered line shafts, player pianos, letterpresses, printing presses and more! Admission is free October 1 - 2 and children with a Steam Train ticket get to pick out a free pumpkin.

5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, 95018 831-335-4484

Come create and take home a fun souvenir, an activity for the whole family to share. Join the fun in the crafts room from 1-3 PM for hands-on fun. Held weekly on Sunday.

Seymour Marina Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, 95060 831-459-3800

10:00 A.m. Live Oak Farmers Market. An excellent selection of organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, baked goods, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more. Held weekly on Sunday.

15th & Eastcliff Drive, Live Oak, 95953 www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org/markets/ live-oakeastside/

10:00 A.m. La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group. Monthly meetings are ongoing. We do suggest that you call to confirm the meeting date before attending, as occasionally meetings must be rescheduled.

Marina Del Mar School 3066 Lake Drive, Marina, 93933 831-373-0555

10:00 A.m. Sea Otter Awareness Week. A ecognition of the vital role that sea otters play in the near shore ecosystem.

Various events and activities highlighting sea otters and their natural history and the conservation issues facing otters..

100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, 95060 831-459-3800

3:00 P.M. Pacific grove certified farmers market. Organic produce, fresh baked goods, and more. Held weekly on Monday.

Central & Grand, Pacific Grove, 93955 http://everyonesharvest.org/pacific-grovecertified-farmers-market/

1:00 p.m. OPEN ART & TINKER TIME. Open Art & Tinker Time. Free with admission/membership. Held weekly on Sunday.

Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery 1855 41st Avenue, Capitola, 95010 (888) 424-8035 • www.sccmod.org/ 1:00 p.m. Sunday Seaside Crafts.

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monday, october 2 IN MONTEREY COUNTY

IN santa cruz COUNTY 10:30 A.m. Storytime. Free with Museum admission and for MOD Members. Held weekly on Monday.

Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery 1855 41st Avenue, Capitola, 95010 (888) 424-8035

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11:00 A.m. Day of Unity. Stand in solidarity with survivors and victims of domestic violence by holding a clothesline of clothes owned and decorated by survivors of domestic violence.

Memorial Plaza-Downtown Santa Cruz Santa Cruz County, 95060 www.cityofsantacruz.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/11904/1399 3:00 P.m. D.I.Y Craft. Crafts projects for children of all ages. Held weekly on Monday.

Downtown Branch Library 224 Church Street, Santa Cruz, 95060 831-427-7707 3:00 P.m. Knitting in the Library at Scotts Valley. Join us every Monday afternoon at the Scotts Valley Branch for a knitting party. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages welcome. Held weekly on Monday.

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Tuesday, october 3 IN MONTEREY COUNTY

9:00 a.m. Carmel Certified Farmers Market. Fresh organic produce and baked goods. Held weekly on Tuesday 3618 The Barnyard, Carmel, 93923 www.montereybayfarmers.org/markets/carmel-farmers-market 10:00 a.m. Toddler Storytime. A storytime for children under 3. Join us for short stories, songs, action rhymes, finger plays, and fun. Held weekly on Tuesday John Steinbeck Library 350 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, 93901 831-758-7345 10:00 a.m. $2 Tuesday at my museum! These reduced admission days are offered on the first Tuesday of every month to all Monterey County residents. Please bring current identification to verify your residence.

425 Washington Street, Monterey, 93940 831-649-6444 10:30 a.m. Storytime at the farm.

Bring your little ones out to The Farm for a time of stories, songs, and a snack. Held weekly on Tuesday.

5 Foster Road, Salinas, 93902 831-455-2575

831-649-6444 11:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime.

Preschool aged children will enjoy a real aloud story. Held weekly on Tuesday.

Prunedale Branch Library 17822 Moro Road, Prunedale, 93907 831-663-2292 11:00 a.m. Alisal Certified Farmers Market. Fresh produce and baked goods. Held weekly on Tuesday.

632 East Alisal Street, Salinas, 93901 http://everyonesharvest.org/farmers-markets/alisal-certified-farmers-market/11 3:30 P.M. After School is Cool. Join Miss Pat for a fun after school craft. This program is for ages 5 through 9 years old, and all materials are supplied by the library.

Harrison Memorial Library Ocean & Lincoln, Carmel, 93923 831-624-4629 4:00 P.m. The Farmers Market at Old Monterey Marketplace. Fresh produce and baked goods. Held weekly on Tuesday.

Alvarado Street, Monterey, 93940 831-655-2607 6:00 P.m. Pajama Storytime. Wear your pajamas to hear a bedtime story. Held weekly on Tuesday.

Buena Vista Branch Library 18250 Tara Drive, Salinas, 93908 831-455-9699 IN santa cruz COUNTY 9:00 a.m. Community Day. The Arboretum at UCSC is a research and teaching facility committed to plant conservation and serves both the campus and the public.

1156 High Street, Santa Cruz 831-502-2998 10:00 a.m. Cuentos en Espanol.

While your child is exposed to a new language and pronunciation, participation and all aspects of learning are encouraged. Held weekly on Tuesday.

1855 41st Avenue, Capitola, 95010 (888) 424-8035

10:30 a.m. All Ages Storytime. Children of all ages will enjoy different stories each week. Held weekly on Tuesday.

Seaside Branch Library 550 Harcourt, Seaside, 93955 831-899-2055

10:00 a.m. TODDLERTIME. This is a weekly program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. It includes music, movement, stories, finger plays, rhymes, songs and fun for your child and you as well as social time with other children. Held at Branciforte Branch Library. Held weekly on Tuesday.

230 Gault Street, Santa Cruz, 95062 831-427-7704 www.santacruzpl.org/branches/3/

10:30 a.m. Tuesday Make-n-Take at my museum. Art making plays a central role in cognitive, motor, language and social-emotional development. Held weekly on Tuesday.

425 Washington Street, Monterey, 93940

10:00 a.m. TODDLERTIME. Toddler Time is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. It includes music, movement, stories, finger plays, rhymes, songs and fun as well as social time with other children. Held at Aptos

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Branch Library. Held weekly on Tuesday.

7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 95003 831-427-7702 www.santacruzpl.org/branches/4/ 10:30 a.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME. A 45 minute program for 3-6 year olds. We will read books and make a simple craft. Held at La Selva Beach Branch Library. Held weekly on Tuesday.

316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, 95076 831-427-7710 www.santacruzpl.org/branches/10/ 11:00 a.m. Tales to Tails at Felton. Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive, non-judgmental reading partners for children reading aloud. Held weekly on Tuesday.

Felton Branch Library 6299 Gushee, Felton, 95018 831-427-7717 11:00 a.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME. A 45 minute program for 3-6 year olds. We will read books, sing songs and make a simple craft. Held at Scotts Valley Branch Library.

Held weekly on Tuesday.

251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, 95066 831-427-7712 www.santacruzpl.org/branches/12/ 1:00 p.m. D.I.Y CRAFTS. Join the fun on Tuesday afternoons between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Held at Felton Branch Library. Held weekly on Tuesday.

6299 Gushee, Felton, 95018, 831-427-7708 www.santacruzpl.org/branches/8/ 1:30 p.m. Drop-In Style Afternoon Apple Roasting. Drop by anytime between 3:30-5 PM at the historic campfire and enjoy roasting ranger apples and marshmallows, playing games, listening to tunes and making some fun crafts! Touch and learn about the skulls and pelts of Big Basin animals. Held weekly on Tuesday.

21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, 95006 831-338-8883 2:30 p.m. Felton Farmers Market.

Considered the most kid friendly market in the area, the market provides a centrally located space for parents to leave their young ones, who can draw, play or get their faces painted. Held weekly on Tuesday.

120 Russell Avenue, Felton, 95018 www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org/markets/ felton/ 3:30 p.m. Youth Chess club. Learn from a master and practice with your peers.

Open to children ages 6-18 yrs. Held at Aptos Branch Library. Held weekly on Tuesday.

7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 95003 831-427-7702 • www.santacruzpl.org

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10:30 a.m. Storytime at the farm.

Bring your little ones out to The Farm for

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3:00 P.M. Face Painting Fridays. Choose from a variety of fun face painting favorites. MY Museum staff will be showing off their talents as they paint your little masterpieces. Kids of all ages are welcome. Held weekly on Friday in October.

425 Washington Street, Monterey, 93940 831-649-6444, www.mymuseum.org

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10:00 a.m. 77th Annual Butterfly Parade & Bazaar.

Local elementary school children welcome the Monarchs to Pacific Grove during this annual parade (10:30 am), followed by the Butterfly Bazaar behind the Robert Down School. Call 831-646-6540 for additional information.

Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, 93950

9:00 a.m. Ciclovia Salinas 2017. Ciclovia Salinas is a free, one day, open street event that temporarily transforms 1.5 miles of Alisal Street into a space for recreational activity, music, art, health resources, and more. This year, the event will again host a free 5K Fun Run. Ciclovia will be closed to cars, but will be open to pedestrians, bikes, families,dancers, and more.

Closter Park, 401 Towt Street, Salinas, 93905 CicloviaSalinas@gmail.com

9:00 A.m. Annual Santa Cruz Band Review. Enjoy the colorful parade as junior high and high school bands hit the streets for the ONLY marching band competition with warm sand, cool surf and hot rides. 55 school marching bands from all over Northern California will be judged in categories such as music, showmanship and marching.

400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, 95060 https://beachboardwalk.com/Events

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6:00 P.M. lecture: childhood anxiety. Is your child anxious about school, friendships, sports? How can you help them address their worries and set a positive, productive, and calm family tone? Learn the five signs you child may need emotional health, the origins of stress and worries they experience and how to talk to your child about their feelings and worries..

Community Hospital, conference rooms A, B, C 2365 Holman Highway, Monterey chomp.org/childhood anxiety

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10:00 a.m. Corralitos Open Farm Tour. Eleven family owned farms are participating in this years tours. All farms implement sustainable agriculture practices and are within a 10 mile radius of each other.

Tour the farms at your own pace and learn what is involved in growing our food and how important sustainable farming methods are to the health of the Earth and our community. Making a $10.00 suggested donation helps to keep the tours free. Your $10.00 donation will get you your choice of one free beverage at our Market Place.

172 Litchfield Lane, Watsonville, 95076 www.eventbrite.com/e/open-farm-tourstickets-35489215198

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This calendar is dedicated to bringing our readers the most comprehensive list of family-friendly events in the Monterey and Santa Cruz areas.

If your organization or business has an event you’d like to share with our readers, go to MontereyBayParent.com, click on “events,” and click on “submit your event.” It’s easy and it’s free.

We get all of the events for our print issue from the online calendar. Deadline to be included in the November issue is the 15th of October. a time of stories, songs, and a snack. Held weekly on Wednesday.

5 Foster Road, Salinas, 93902 831-455-2575 11:00 a.m. Natividad Medical Center Certified Farmers Market.

Certified farmers market with fresh produce, prepared foods, and more. Held weekly on Wednesday.

1441 Constitution Blvd. Salinas, 93906 http://everyonesharvest.org/natividad-medical-center-certified-farmers-market/ 2:00 P.m. All Ages Storytime at castroville branch library. Children of all ages will enjoy this fun storytime.

Held weekly on Wednesday.

11160 Speegle, Castroville, 95012 831-769-8724 3:00 P.m. Kids Art & Craft Activities at Cesar Chavez Library.

Various arts & crafts activities. Held weekly on Wednesday.

615 Williams Road, Salinas, 93905 831-758-7345 4:00 P.m. El Mercado Outdoor Market. Come enjoy some live music, good food and shop around for a bit. . Held weekly on Wednesday.

1034 N. Main Street, Salinas, 93906 https://www.facebook.com/ events/199603410539129/ 6:30 p.m. Starry Night of Family art. Bring the whole family to paint, color, cut and paste to create pieces of art to take home. Supplies and materials are provided.

Register at each class. For all ages. Held weekly on Wednesday.

871 Jessie Street, Monterey, 93940

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6:30 p.m. Pajama Storytime. Songs, stories, and playtime for the whole family!

Wear your jammies, grab a favorite stuffed animal, and join us for a special evening storytime.

625 Pacific Street, Monterey, 93940 831-646-3933 in santa cruz COUNTY 10:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime.

Bookshop Santa Cruz invites any toddler or pre-school age children (with parental supervision) to listen to stories. Held weekly on Wednesday.

1520 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, 95060 831-423-0900 10:00 a.m. TODDLERTIME. Toddler Time is a weekly program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. It includes music, stories, finger plays, rhymes, songs and fun for your child and you as well as social time with other children and their caregivers.

Held at Boulder Creek Branch Library. Held weekly on Wednesday.

13390 West Park Avenue Boulder Creek, 95006 831-427-7703 www.santacruzpl.org/branches/5/ 10:30 a.m. STORYTIME. Join us for Story Time and watch your child’s imagination soar to new heights. Free with Museum admission and for MOD Members. Held weekly on Wednesday.

Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery 1855 41st Avenue, Capitola, 95010 (888) 424-8035 • www.sccmod.org/ 10:30 a.m. Baby Laptime. Music and stories for babies. Held weekly on Wednesday.

Freedom Branch Library 2021 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, 94076 831-768-3400 11:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime at Live oaks Branch library.

Story time open to all ages. Held weekly on Wednesday.

2380 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, 95062 831-427-7711 11:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime. Bilingual Toddler Time is a free bilingual English/ Spanish 30 minute program every week of stories, activities, and music for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Held weekly on Wednesday.

Freedom Branch Library 2021 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, 94076 831-768-3400 1:00 P.M. Tales to Tails. Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive, non-judgmental reading partners

October Events for children reading aloud. Held weekly on Wednesday.

230 Gault Street, Santa Cruz, 95062 831-427-7717, tales2tails@santacruzpl.org 1:30 P.m. Downtown Farmers Market. In addition to a large variety of farm products, this market offers a great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and lots of options for lunch and dinner. Held weekly on Wednesday.

Cedar Street & Lincoln Street Santa Cruz, 95060 www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org/markets/ downtown-santa-cruz/ 1:30 P.m. Drop-In Style Afternoon Apple Roasting. Drop by anytime between 3:30-5 PM at the historic campfire and enjoy roasting ranger apples and marshmallows, playing games, listening to tunes and making some fun crafts! Touch and learn about the skulls and pelts of Big Basin animals. Held weekly on Wednesday.

The Old Lodge 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, 95006 831-338-8883 2:00 P.m. S.T.E.A.M. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math at the Library - Come make things that buzz, light up and move! For students aged 8-12. Held weekly on Wednesday.

Watsonville Main Library 275 Main Street, Watsonville, 95076 831-768-3400 3:00 P.m. STEAM in Nature. Children, at all levels, will benefit from exploring and experimenting with a variety of natural, recycled, and art materials. Thematic science, art, technology, and engineering from MOD’s exhibits might inspire this program’s openended projects. Held weekly on Wednesday.

Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery 1855 41st Avenue, Capitola, 95010 (888) 424-8035 3:30 P.m. Tales to Tails. Storytime for all ages. Held weekly on Wednesday.

Capitola Branch Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, 95010 831-427-7717 6:00 P.m. Learn English. Conquer the fear of learning another Language, understand another culture and exercise your brain at our new language classes. Held weekly on Wednesday.

Watsonville Main Library 275 Main Street, Watsonville, 95076 831-768-3400 7:00 P.m. Learn spanish. Conquer the fear of learning another Language, understand another culture and exercise your brain at our new language classes. Held weekly on Wednesday.

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10:00 a.m. BILINGUAL TODDLER STORYTIME. A storytime for children under 3. Join us for short stories, songs, action rhymes, finger plays, and fun. Toddlers will be introduced to sounds, letter recognition, and new words that will help to develop literacy skills. Held weekly on Thursday.

Cesar Chavez Library 615 Williams Road, Salinas, 93905 831-758-7345 • http://salinaspubliclibrary.org 10:15 a.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME. For children aged 2-5. Stories, songs and a craft.

Held weekly on Thursday.

Marina Branch Library 190 Seaside Circle, Marina, 93933 831- 883-7507 www.co.monterey.ca.us/library/# 10:30 a.m. Storytime at the farm.

Bring your little ones out to The Farm for a time of stories, songs, and a snack. Held weekly on Thursday.

5 Foster Road, Salinas, 93902 831-455-2575 10:30 a.m. MY music series. Join popular children’s musician, MaryLee Sunseri every Thursday morning for singing, dancing and more. Held weekly on Thursday.

My Museum, 425 Washington Street, Monterey 93940 www.mymuseum.org 10:30 a.m. preschool storytime.

For children aged 2-5 at Buena Vista Branch Library. Held weekly on Thursday.

18250 Tara Drive, Salinas 93908 831-455-96099 10:30 a.m. Bilingual toddler STORYTIME. A storytime for children under 3. Join us for short stories, songs, action rhymes, finger plays, and fun. Toddlers will be introduced to sounds, letter recognition, and new words that will help to develop lit-

eracy skills. Held weekly on Thursday.

Cesar Chavez Library 615 Williams Road, Salinas, 93905 www.salinaspubliclibrary.org 11:00 a.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME. A storytime for children under 3. Held weekly on Thursday.

King City Branch Library 402 Broadway, King City, 93930 831- 385-3677 www.montereycountyfreelibraries.org

foods. Held weekly on Thursday.

Encinal Street, Soledad, 93960 6:00 p.m. Pajama Storytime. Wear your pajamas to hear a bedtime story. Held weekly on Thursday.

John Steinbeck Library 350 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, 93901 831-758-7311 in santa cruz COUNTY

12:30 p.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME. A storytime for children under 3. Held weekly on Thursday.

Soledad Branch Library 401 Gabilan Drive, Soledad, 93960 831- 678-2430 www.montereycountyfreelibraries.org

10:00 a.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME. We’ll read books, sing songs and make a simple craft. Open to ages 3-6. Held at Downtown Branch Library. Held weekly on Thursday.

224 Church Street, Santa Cruz, 95060 831-427-7707 www.santacruzpl.org/branches/7/

2:00 p.m. FUN & GAMES AT THE LIBRARY. Weekly fun and games at the library: board games, video games, movies, and/or crafts for kids, teens, and families. All ages welcome. Held weekly on Thursday.

Gonzales Branch Library 851 Fifth Street, Gonzales, 93926 831- 675-2209 www.montereycountyfreelibraries.org

10:00 a.m. TODDLERTIME. A 60 minute program for children, 0-3 years and their parents or caregivers. Join us for music, stories & play. Space is limited. Held at Scotts Valley Branch Library. Held weekly on Thursday.

251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, 95066 831-427-7712 www.santacruzpl.org/branches/12/

2:00 p.m. FAMILY STORYTIME. A storytime for children and their families. Held weekly on Thursday.

Greenfield Branch Library 315 El Camino Real, Greenfield, 93927 831- 674-2614 www.montereycountyfreelibraries.org

10:30 a.m. STORYTIME. Join us for Story Time and watch your child’s imagination soar to new heights. Free with Museum admission and for MOD Members. Held weekly on Thursday.

1855 41st Avenue, Capitola, 95010 (888) 424-8035 www.sccmod.org/

3:30 p.m. Steam Thursday with Miss Myah. Come make a Critter Capsule and a Zippy Catapult. Students will be curious about motion, center of mass, and inertia with this fun activity. This program is for students 9-14 years old.

Harrison Memorial Library Ocean & Lincoln, Carmel, 93923 831-624-7323 4:00 p.m. soledad farmers market. Fresh produce including stone fruit, berries, and tomatoes. kettle corn, roasted corn and potatoes, among many other fine

10:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime. Bilingual Toddler Time is a free bilingual English/ Spanish 30 minute program every week of stories, activities, and music for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Held weekly on Thursday.

Watsonville Main Library 275 Main Street, Watsonville, 95076 1:00 p.m. D.I.Y Crafts. Crafts projects for all ages at Scotts Valley Branch Library.

Held weekly on Thursday.

Scotts Valley Branch Library

Our November issue is dedicated to PRIVATE SCHOOLS! We’ll have an extensive directory of Monterey Bay private schools plus articles of interest to parents considering a private school education for their child.

For information on how you can include your school call 831-582-1373

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Our online calendar is updated daily at MontereyBayParent.com 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, 95066 831-427-7712 3:00 p.m. FAMILY CRAFTS. The projects are often messy so please dress accordingly.

Held at Boulder Creek Branch Library. Held weekly on Thursday.

13390 West Park Avenue Boulder Creek, 95006, 831-427-7703 www.santacruzpl.org/branches/5/ 3:30 p.m. LEGO at Garfield Park.

Directed LEGO construction for kids 7 and older. Each week we will construct models based on a common theme. Held weekly on Thursday.

Garfield Park Branch Library 705 Woodrow Ave, Santa Cruz, 95060

450 East Romie Lane, Salinas, 93901 2:00 P.M. Carmel Valley Certified Farmers Market. Fresh produce, prepared foods, and much more. Held weekly on Friday.

25 Ford Road, Carmel Valley, 93924 3:00 P.M. Face Painting Fridays.

Choose from a variety of fun face painting favorites. MY Museum staff will be showing off their talents as they paint your little masterpieces. Kids of all ages are welcome. Held weekly on Friday in October.

425 Washington Street, Monterey, 93940 831-649-6444, www.mymuseum.org

4:00 p.m. Minecraft.edu. Learn how to survive in the world of Minecraft. Open to ages 8 to 18. Space is limited to 14 on a firstcome basis. No advance registration necessary. Held at LaSelva Beach Library. Held weekly on Thursday.

316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, 95076 831-427-7710 • www.santacruzpl.org

4:00 P.M. Young Chefs: Spooky Sensations. Even ghosts and ghouls get hungry. Come join the fun as we fire up our cauldron and make ghostly goodies. Young chefs will create a variety of spooky treats and will take home their very own recipe book. For ages 7-12. Pre-register at www. monterey.org/Services/Monterey Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center 735 Ramona Street, Monterey

8:00 p.m. Uniquely Beautiful & Beautifully Unique Parents Support Group. A support group for parents and loved ones of children with special needs. Join us to discuss the joys and stresses of parenthood.

13390 West Park Avenue Boulder Creek, 95006

5:00 p.m. First friday Oldtown Salinas. Behind shop and gallery doors, you may find an exhibition of photos or paintings, a book reading, a live band, a dance performance, activities for children, music lessons, or something else entirely.

Oldtown Salinas, 93901 831-594-1799 • www.artistasunidos.org

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6:00 p.m. First friday Pacific grove. Sponsored by several participating businesses in downtown Pacific Grove.

Downtown Pacific Grove, 93950 831-655-9775 • firstfridaypacificgrove.org

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10:00 a.m. Monterey Peninsula College Farmers’ Market. Farmers and vendors, most of whom are certified organic, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses, locally produced olive oil, fresh pasta and gourmet sauces. Held weekly on Friday.

930 Fremont St., Monterey, 93940 10:30 a.m. TODDLERTIME. Toddler stories & songs at Carmel Valley Branch Library.

Held weekly on Friday.

65 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, 93924, 831- 659-2377 10:30 a.m. weird science at my museum. Young visitors will have the opportunity to explore the scientific world on their own terms at their own pace. Prepare to get messy and have fun. Held weekly on Friday.

425 Washington Street, Monterey, 93940 831-649-6444 • mymuseum.org 1:30 P.M. SVMH Farmers Market.

Fresh quality fruits and vegetables from small-scale family farmers. Held weekly on Friday.

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In santa cruz COUNTY 10:00 a.m. Toddlertime. Open to all ages. Held weekly on Friday.

Downtown Branch Library 224 Church Street, Santa Cruz, 95060 831-427-7707 10:00 a.m. Seymour Community Free Days. Our exhibit hall offers a deeper dive into the adventure of ocean research here in Santa Cruz and around the world.

Visit us and explore the fascinating world of marine science and conservation. At the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, you can visit exhibit halls, aquarium, and touch pools as part of a working marine laboratory.

100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, 95060 831-459-3800 10:30 a.m. Storytime. Join us for Story Time and watch your child’s imagination soar to new heights. Free with Museum admission and for MOD Members. Held weekly on Friday.

October Events Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery 1855 41st Avenue, Capitola, 95010 (888) 424-8035 11:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime.

Story time for preschoolers. Held weekly on Friday.

Capitola Branch Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, 95010 831-427-7705 11:30 a.m. Guided Nature Walk.

Enjoy the natural beauty of Big Basin while learning about our redwoods, animals, early park settlers and more. These walks are suitable for all ages and abilities and are generally less than 1 mile long. Held weekly on Friday.

The Old Lodge, 21600 Big Basin Way Boulder Creek, 95006 831-338-8018 3:00 P.m. Family Craft Program.

Drop in for a different craft each week . Held weekly on Friday.

Capitola Branch Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, 95010 831-427-7705 3:00 P.m. Family Movie Matinee @ Aptos Library. Join us for a great movie for all ages. Call 831-427-7702 for movie title.

Aptos Branch Library 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 95003 5:00 P.m. First Friday Downtown Santa Cruz. Each month, approximately 80 venues including local businesses and art galleries team up with over 100 local artists for First Friday. Each venue chooses and sponsors one or more artist, who then can showcase his or her work.

Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, 95060 http://firstfridaysantacruz.com 5:00 P.m. Free First Friday at santa cruz museum of art. Explore three floors of exhibitions for free, dance to live music, and get hands-on with an allages art activity.

705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, 95060 831-429-1964

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9:00 a.m. Downtown Salinas Farmers’ Market. Certified farmers’ market. Held weekly on Saturday.

Located at Gabilan Street between Main & Salinas Streets Gabilan Street, Salinas, 93901 9:00 a.m. Greenfield Farmers Market. Certified farmers’ market. Held weekly on Saturday.

Located at El Camino Real & Palm Avenue Greenfield, 93927

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9:00 a.m. The Home Depot Kid’s Workshop. Join our hands-on workshop and you and your child can build a cute coin bank with a fire station design. Once the bank is built, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers. All kids get to keep their project, receive a free certificate.

The Home Depot: 1890 North Davis Road, Salinas, 93907 831-444-9814 1590 Canyon Del Rey, Seaside, 93955 831-583-0778 10:00 a.m. 77th Annual Butterfly Parade & Bazaar. Local elementary school children welcome the Monarchs to Pacific Grove during this annual parade (10:30 am), followed by the Butterfly Bazaar behind the Robert Down School. Call 831646-6540 for additional information.

Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, 93950 10:00 a.m. Cowtrain rides. $5 per child.

The Farm, 5 Foster Road, Salinas, 93902 10:00 a.m. Pumpkin Vases. Carve your own pumpkin vase and cut fresh flowers for a bouquet. $15 per person.

The Farm, 5 Foster Road, Salinas, 93902

10:00 a.m. Kids Club Craft at michaels. Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop. Just $2 per child ages 3 and up. All supplies included. Held weekly on Saturday at the following locations: 1690 North Main Street, Salinas, 93906 831-384-0562 121 General Stillwell Drive, Marina, 93933 831-384-0562 10:00 a.m. First Saturday Book Sale. Monthly book sale of gently used books, DVDs and CDs. Pacific Grove Public Library 550 Central Ave., Pacific Grove (831) 648-5760 10:00 a.m. Bookshop Sidewalk Sales. Sale of gently used books, DVDs and CDs. John Steinbeck Library 350 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, 93901 831-758-7311 10:00 a.m. Festa Familiar de la Costa Central. Fiesta Familiar is a Spanish parent conference design for parents/family members of children with disabilities and/or special needs. Parents attend different educational workshops during the day as well as get information on resourc-

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10:00 a.m. Wharf Walks with Historian Tim Thomas. The Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf Association teams up with noted Monterey Bay Fisheries Historian and author, Tim Thomas, who is offering monthly “Wharf Walks - Walking Tours

at Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf” on the first Saturday of every month.

Old Fisherman’s Wharf 1 Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, 93940 www.montereywharf.com

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es for their families. Continental breakfast, lunch and childcare will be provided. My Museum’s Wheelie Mobilee will also be there.

Boronda Meadows Elementary School 915 Larkin Street, Salinas, 93907 831-784-5400 10:45 a.m. Reading to Dogs at Cesar Chavez Library. Librarians adapt stories, songs, and crafts to match the ages and attention spans of the children attending. Parents are encouraged to come and learn how to foster early literacy skills. Held weekly on Saturday.

615 Williams Road, Salinas, 93905 831-758-7345 11:00 a.m. 4th Annual Kidrageous Golden Gallop. A large community event with a costumed-themed 5k run along the Monterey Bay. After the run, stay and enjoy a community party featuring amazing live music, tasty food trucks, a beer garden for adults, as well as family-themed activities. Activities are suitable for all ages and feature fun science projects, local museums, art, games, jump houses, face painting, costumed characters, and much more.

Custom House Plaza 1 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, 93940 www.classy.org/event/kidrageous-goldengallop/e136517 11:00 a.m. Butterfly Days at the Museum. Fun activities to honor this citywide event. Enjoy the family-friendly nature

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Our online calendar is updated daily at MontereyBayParent.com documentary, “Flight of the Butterflies,” at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. with snacks and refreshments. Look for monarch crafts from noon to 3 p.m. as well. Monarch docents will also be found at Chautauqua Hall from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History 165 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, 93950 831-648-5716 11:00 a.m. Peace in the Park. Live music, art and more. $25 in advance.

Oak Park, 42603 Elm Ave, Greenfield, 93927 www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/3077459 11:00 a.m. Bilingual Storytime at Seaside Branch Library. Librarians adapt stories, songs, and crafts to match the ages and attention spans of the children attending. Held weekly on Saturday.

Seaside Branch Library 550 Harcourt, Seaside, 93955 831-899-2055 11:00 a.m. Family Storytime at john steinbeck Library. Storytime for all ages. Held weekly on Saturday.

350 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, 93901 831-758-7311 11:00 a.m. Read to a Dog at castroville branch library. Children will enjoy practicing their reading skills by reading to dogs. Held weekly on Saturday.

11160 Speegle, Monterey, 95012 831-769-8724 2:00 P.m. Saturday Matinee at Seaside Branch Library. Free movie screening and popcorn. Feel free to bring a cushion for your chair. Held weekly on Saturday.

550 Harcourt, Seaside, 93955 831-899-2055 7:00 P.m. Owl Walk at Dusk. Just before twilight, begin your seach to discover the secretive and mysterious owls at Garland Ranch Regional Park. Scout their natural habitats listening for hisses and screeches, and watch for these secretive hunters. Open to ages 12 and up. Registration required.

Garland Ranch Park Visitor Center 700 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, 93924 www.mprpd.org 7:30 P.m. Movie in the Park: Rear Window. The Lighthouse District is hosting a free outdoor screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rear Window” starring Jimmy Stewart & Grace Kelly. Enjoy a cinematic evening under the stars at Scholze Park in New Monterey! Bring chairs & blankets. You’re welcome to arrive early & picnic. Minors must be accompanied by an adult..

Scholze Park, 280 Dickman Ave, Monterey www.lighthousedistrict.net

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IN santa cruz COUNTY 8:30 a.m. Birding Walk, Elkhorn Slough. Elkhorn Slough supports 346 diverse species of resident and migratory birds. Keep track of your sightings by downloading a bird sightings list from our website.

Day use fee of $4.00 for each visitor, 16 years and older. Tour begins promptly and lasts 2-3 hours..

1700 Elkhorn Road, Castroville, 95012 831-728-2822 9:00 a.m. Westside FaRmers Market. The Westside Farmers’ 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. Held weekly in Saturday.

Western Drive & Highway 1, Santa Cruz, 95060 www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org/markets/ westside/ 9:30 a.m. Free 2 Be a Kid. Free children’s clothing exchange. $2 entrance per family.

Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, 95062 831-227-7033, s.skarragallagher@gmail.com 10:00 a.m. Holi Festival of Colors.

There will be non-stop live music from great bands, yoga, mantras, dance, cuisine, and the throwing of colors.

137 Dakota Avenue, Santa Cruz, 95060 www.festivalofcolorsusa.com/festival-ofcolors/festival-colors-santa-cruz-ca/ 10:00 a.m. Sack Puppet Saturdays. This class is an introduction to basic puppetry design and construction that kids 4 and up will enjoy! Free event. Held weekly on Saturday.

The Puppetry Institute 118 Cooper Street, Santa Cruz, 95060 831-440-7319 10:00 a.m. Tales to Tails. Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive, non-judgmental reading partners for children reading aloud. Call 4277717 or e-mail tales2tails@santacruzpl.org to make an appointment. Held weekly on Saturday.

224 Church Street, Santa Cruz, 95060 831-427-7717 10:00 a.m. Big Trees Scottish Gathering. Come celebrate all things Scottish in the beautiful redwoods just minutes from Santa Cruz. Discover your heritage with the Scottish and Irish clans, enjoy bagpipes bands, Scottish heavy athletics, highland dance, traditional and Celtic rock music.

Feast on traditional food and ale and shop

September Events for unique gifts at our Celtic marketplace!

This is a family friendly event, kids ten and under are free.

5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, 95018 831-335-4484 11:00 a.m. Burrito Bash and Car Show. Best Burrito on the Central Coast contest, Jalapeno eating contest, Music by Keith Greenenger and The Ville, Car Show, Mariachi, Beer and lots of food. Bring your lawn chair and dancing shoes.

Santa Cruz Fairgrounds 2601 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville, 95076 831-277-0721 11:00 a.m. First Saturday Free Garden Tour. Join us for a free (with admission) docent-led tour of the UCSC Arboretum’s extensive gardens on the first Saturday of every month. Tours leave from Norrie’s Gift and Garden Shop at 11:00am. http://arboretum.ucsc.edu/visit/tours/.

UC Santa Cruz Arboretum 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz 831-502-2998 1:00 P.m. Choose Your Own Adventure Tour. Join us on a guided scavenger hunt along our trails. The group chooses from a selection of pre-planned walks, and then together seeks out the wonders of the woods! Meet at the Visitor Center, in the day-use area of the park located off Highway 9 in Felton. Tour is free; vehicle day-use fee is $10. Held weekly on Saturday.

Henry Cowell State Park 525 North Big Trees Park Road, Felton 831-335-7077 1:30 P.m. Do-It-Yourself Craft at La Selva Beach Library. Drop by the library for a fun crafts project. Held weekly on Saturday.

La Selva Beach Branch Library 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, 95076

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9:00 a.m. Santa Cruz Open Streets.

The free community event transforms roads into a safe and car-free environment for people to walk, bicycle, dance, and play.

West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, 95060 831-425-0667 10:00 a.m. Corralitos Open Farm Tour. Eleven family owned farms are participating in this years tours. All farms implement sustainable agriculture practices and are within a 10 mile radius of each other.

Tour the farms at your own pace and learn what is involved in growing our food and how important sustainable farming methods are to the health of the Earth and our community. Making a $10.00 suggested donation helps to keep the tours free. Your $10.00 do-

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nation will get you your choice of one free beverage at our Market Place.

172 Litchfield Lane, Watsonville, 95076 www.eventbrite.com/e/open-farm-tourstickets-35489215198

100 Monterey Avenue, Capitola, 95010 831-685-3317

11:00 a.m. Welcome Back Monarchs. Participate in numerous activities including arts & crafts, active games for kids, music by the 5M’s (the mostly mediocre musical monarch mariposas), hand-cranked ‘monarch’ ice cream (pumpkin), information and action booths as well as more about monarch butterflies and how-to’s for a butterfly garden.

2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, 95060 831-423-4609

8:00 a.m. O’Neill Coldwater Classic. The O’Neill Coldwater Classic is an annual surfing competition at the iconic Steamer Lane. Lighthouse Point, which features the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum inside a lighthouse, is an incredible natural amphitheater to watch surfing. Visit www.oneill. com/cwc for information. Runs through October 23..

701 West Cliff drive, Santa Cruz, 95060 www.oneill.com/en/coldwater-classic

4:30 P.m. Lobster Feed Fundraiser.

Enjoy a full dinner featuring a 1.5 pound fresh Maine lobster served with crisp salad, steaming corn-on-the-cob, warm garlic bread, coffee, and dessert. The bluegrass sounds of Highway One will again add their own special magic to the evening.

Henry Cowell State Park 525 North Big Trees Park Road, Felton 831-335-3174

tuesday, October 10

8:00 P.m. Monte Foundation 22nd Anniversary Fireworks Extravaganza. A wonderful family event featuring a spectacular fireworks display. So pack a snack, bring your beach or camping chair, and head for Capitola Beach, or the wharf, or the bluffs surrounding Capitola and enjoy the fireworks.

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1:15 P.m. Masks, Pumpkins, & Other Spooky Creations. Children will create their own masks, hats and props by decorating them with paints, sequins, feathers and more. Experience the fun of painting pumpkins and faces all in time for Halloween. Ages 3-6 years (must be “potty” trained). Program fee is $29, Monterey resident fee $22.

735 Ramona Avenue, Monterey, 93940 831-646-5665 6:30 P.M. lecture: risks of poor bone health for athletes and children. Learn about the risks of poor bone health for athletes and children.

Speaker is Clara Horowitz Peterson, Ameri-

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Community Hospital, conference rooms A, B, C 2365 Holman Highway, Monterey chomp.org/americanbonehealth

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6:30 P.m. ADHD Parent Support Group. The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay ADHD Support Group is run by volunteers and hosts monthly support group meetings for parents of children and teens with ADHD on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

Aptos Fire Station, Conference Room 6934 Soquel Road, Aptos 831-684-0590

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12:30 P.m. Little Craft Pop-up. The Little Craft Pop-up will host a number of vendors selling their handcrafted wares exclusively designed for children and babies.

There will also be free face painting, a craft table, and mini portrait sessions.

Luma Yoga & Family Center 1010 Center St, Monterey, 95060 www.littlecraftpopup.com 3:30 P.m. Fire Safety Friday. MY Museum will host our favorite firefighters from the Monterey Fire Department for an hour of fire safety demonstrations, activities and

ATHLETIC CLUB

SPLASH Ages: 8 - 14 Monday & Wednesday 4:15 pm - 6:00 pm

Kids will engage in a variety of exercises that develop coordination, improve posture, and strengthen stamina in the water and on dry land.

CALL (831) 624-2737 TINY TOT TENNIS

Ages: 5 - 7 Wednesday

JUNIOR TENNIS ACADEMY Ages: 8 - 18 Tuesday & Thursday

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Beginner players will focus on stroke production, footwork, conditioning, keeping score, court positioning and most importantly, having fun!

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Intermediate & tournament players will learn shot selection & technique, competitive match play, and strategy using situational games and drills.

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425 Washington Street, Monterey, 93940 831-649-6444 5:30 P.m. Wizard School. Attend a day in wizard school. Mix up some magical experiments. Make an official wizard’s hat and enjoy treats fresh from the cauldron. For ages 5-10 years. Please pre-register.

Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center 735 Ramona Avenue, Monterey www.monterey.org/Services/Monterey-Recreation IN santa cruz COUNTY 10:30 a.m. Free Story Time and Craft Time. Join us on the second Friday of each month for free story time and craft time. Great for toddlers and preschoolers. All are welcome.

Wonderland Toys 4101-B2 Soquel Dr., Soquel 831-316-7261

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9:00 a.m. Free Tours at Pacific Biological Laboratories. Known for shedding light on the rich ocean life found within the Monterey Bay and as far beyond as Baja California, the Pacific Biological Laboratories is both a record and a peek through the early days of local marine science. Reservations can be made over the phone by 4pm on the Friday before the tour date. Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled tour to confirm reservations..

800 Cannery Row, Monterey, 93940 831-646-5640 9:30 a.m. HarvestFest. The center for Monterey History Fest will be located at upper Custom House Plaza in downtown Monterey where you can gather information from various cultural heritage groups and learn about the weekend’s activities. The information center will be open Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm. Additionally, the Monterey State Historic Park’s will open several adobes free to the public including Custom House, Pacific House and the Stevenson House throughout the weekend.

For additional information, visit the “Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War” site or call 831-422-3619. Also held October 15.

570 Pacific Street, Monterey, 93940 831-646-5640 5:30 P.m. Wizard Training. Attend a day in wizard school. Mix up some magical experiments in time for Halloween. Make an official wizard’s hat and enjoy treats fresh from the cauldron! Costumes are not required, but are encouraged. Open to ages 5-10 years. Program fee is $29, Monterey

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Casanova Oak Knoll Center 735 Ramona Avenue, Monterey, 93940 831-646-5665

October Events of children and young adults with ADHD, educators, and anyone who loves someone with ADHD. Breakout sessions will cover a wide range of ADHD topics.

Temple Beth El 3055 Porter Gulch Rd. , Monterey, 95003 831-818-9619

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7:30 a.m. Greenfield Harvest Festival & 1K/5K Run/Walk. Begin your day at the 5K/1K Run/Walk followed by the community parade, which kicks off the festivities at 11:15am. Both sides of El Camino Real will be filled with live music, art activities, community organizations, food vendors, and artisans and craft vendors. We also have pony rides and a petting zoo and face painting, art activities, and an instant photo area. The Greenfield Harvest Festival is an alcohol-free event. .

El Camino Real, Greenfield, 93927 www.firstnightmonterey.org/harvest_fest/ 9:00 a.m. Ciclovia Salinas 2017. Ciclovia Salinas is a free, one day, open street event that temporarily transforms 1.5 miles of Alisal Street into a space for recreational activity, music, art, health resources, and more. This year, the event will again host a free 5K Fun Run. Ciclovia will be closed to cars, but will be open to pedestrians, bikes, families,dancers, and more.

Closter Park, 401 Towt Street, Salinas, 93905 CicloviaSalinas@gmail.com 10:00 a.m. Fiesta del Mar at Monterey bay Aquarium. Three talented Latin American chefs will demonstrate how to prepare their favorite sustainable seafood recipes—and you can savor free tastings.

Sounds of Ancient Mexico, Yaocuauhtli Aztec Dancers, craft room with free activities for kids. Included with admission.

886 Cannery Row, Monterey, 93940 www.montereybayaquarium.org 12:00 P.m. Central Coast Motorsports Spectacular. The Salinas Sports Complex will host this family-friendly event with non-stop motorsports action as Monster Trucks and Truck and Tractor Pulls to entertain the crowd. The gates open at noon with motorsports action starting at 2pm that day.

1034 N. Main Street, Salinas, 93906 800-549-4989 1:00 P.m. Monterey Old Fisherman’s Wharf 172nd Birthday. Free live entertainment, birthday cake at 3:30pm.

More activities to be announced.

1 Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, 93940 www.montereywharf.com/event/montereys-old-fishermans-wharfs-172nd-birthday.html 1:30 P.m. ADHD Symposium. “Thriving with ADHD,” is for adults with ADHD, parents

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1:15 P.m. Masks, Pumpkins and Other Spooky Creations. Children will create their own masks, hats and props with paints, sequins, feathers and more. They will also experience the fun of painting pumpkins and faces. For ages 3-6 years (must be “potty” trained). Please pre-register at www. monterey.org/Services/Monterey-Recreation.

Hilltop Center 871 Jessie Street, Monterey, 93940 831-646-3866 3:30 P.m. Pumpkin Decorating. Join us for pumpkin decorating after school. All materials are supplied by the library, even the pumpkins. This program will be fun for the whole family..

Harrison Memorial Library Ocean & Lincoln, Carme, 93923 831-624-4629

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3:15 P.m. Teen Writing Club. Are you a writer and want to meet up with other writers to talk shop, write, critique or just share?

Pop into Teen Writers Club for prompts, contests, mini-instruction sessions, and critique circles.

Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, 93940 831-646-3933 6:00 P.m. Dad’s Meetup Bring the kids and come join us by the fire pits at The Clement for some appetizers. Open to all dads, prospective dads and dads-to-be included. Bring money if you want drinks.

Parking is free after 6.

750 Cannery Row, Monterey, 93940 https://focmc.org/events/2017/octdadsmeet IN santa cruz COUNTY 7:00 P.m. Free book talk with Dyane Harwood. Dyane Harwood is the author of “Birth of a New Brain - Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder,” the first book to address this form of bipolar disorder and perinatal mood and anxiety disorder.

Dyane will define postpartum bipolar disorder and share how one can live well with a mood disorder. A brief Q&A session will follow her presentation. Space is very limited; RSVP’s are required. To reserve your space

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friday, October 20 IN MONTEREY COUNTY

5:30 P.m. Fall Pop Up Music Series at Asilomar. What better way to unwind from the work week and kick off the weekend. Enjoy live entertainment from local musicians starting at 5:30 pm. Also held October 27.

800 Asilomar Blvd, Pacific Grove, 93950 831-372-8016 6:15 P.m. Orionids Meteor Shower Debris from Halley’s Comet causes this annual meteor shower, which is visible near Orion’s left shoulder. The moon will be new with very little brightness making the timing for this event great. Rain, fog or cloud cover cancels the event. For up to date weather conditions, call 831-659-6065 Garland Ranch Park Visitor Center 700 West Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley, 93924

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8:00 A.m. Zombie Run. We are excited to hold this run in picturesque Pebble Beach on the Fire Defense Roads, from 9:00 am-noon.

We have two running courses: the challenging 5K Zombie Crawl (think 3.1 miles of

steep hills) and the 2K Survivor Stroll (a flat mile that is perfect for strollers and youngsters). After you complete your run, grab a post race snack from our sponsors and drag yourself around our Emergency Preparedness booths.

4005 Sunridge Road, Pebble Beach, 93953 Jennifer.Valdez@fire.ca.gov 831-647-5642

well as a Halloween Dog Costume Contest, winners to be determined by members of Seaside’s finest Fire Department members.

There will be costume prizes, raffle prizes as well as vendors, t-shirts, and hats to purchase. Fun for all ages.

Noche Buena Street and Kimball Avenue, Seaside, 93955 831-277-3910

9:00 A.m. Sugar Skull Decorating.

We will proudly be hosting sugar skull decorating on 2 weekends 10/21 AND 10/28 right outside our shop door under the big tent at the Saturday Farmers Market. We will have skulls ready to decorate for $10 large, or $5 small, all decorating essentials will be provided including royal icing, premade icing flowers, sequins, foil paper. We will also have fully decorated skulls for sale, pan de muerto and Mexican hot chocolate.

Blue Aces Bake Shoppe 8 W. Gabilan, Salinas, 93901 831-975-4714

10:30 A.m. Daddy & Me Spooky Halloween Baking Class (Parent Participation). Hey daddies...here is an adorable workshop where daddies and children can spend some quality, memory-making time together baking creepy cookies, singing seasonal songs and playing ghostly games. For ages 2-4 years. $34 non resident, $26 Monterey resident.

Hilltop Center 871 Jessie Street, Monterey, 93940 831-646-3866

9:00 A.m. Introduction to Birding.

Learn the basics of bird identification with amateur birders. Locke-Paddon Wetland Community Park is a wildlife habitat gem for birds and other animals. Ages 12 to adult.

Locke-Paddon Park, Del Monte Avenue & Reservation Road, Marina www.mprpd.org

Call for time. Open House at Castro Adobe. Enjoy traditional hot chocolate, make tortillas, stroll through the historic garden while exploring romance during the Rancho period. Learn about courting and marriage during that era - including the Bolcoff-Castro marriage and the Castro AdobeWilder Ranch historical connection - as well as concepts of race and intermarriage during in Alta California, the perception of the Rancho Period as a “golden age” compared to what historical and archaeological record

10:00 A.m. Pacchetti Dog Park Harvest Festival. The Festival will consist of an All You Can Eat Taco Bar as

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184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, 95076 831-335-6318 9:00 A.m. Annual Santa Cruz Band Review. Enjoy the colorful parade as junior high and high school bands hit the streets for the ONLY marching band competition with warm sand, cool surf and hot rides. 55 school marching bands from all over Northern California will be judged in categories such as music, showmanship and marching.

400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, 95060 https://beachboardwalk.com/Events 11:00 A.m. Heritage Harvest Festival. See tractor, draft horse, and living history demonstrations, listen to music, make crafts, and participate in harvest-time activities. The event is held on the grounds of the Wilder Ranch Cultural Preserve.

Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, 95060 831-426-0505 7:00 P.m. The Missing Arm. History takes a tall tale twist as the saga of this early pioneer unfolds. The silly, slightly haunting tours around the redwood loop trail begin at 7:00 PM. Enjoy the redwoods on a fall night with music, storytelling and “Ranger Apples” around the campfire. All participants must register at Park Headquarters.

The Old Lodge 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, 95006 831-425-5849

Sunday, October 22 IN MONTEREY COUNTY

2:00 P.m. Meet the Doula. Meet local birth & postpartum doulas and learn about the tremendous benefits of having a doula by your side before, during, and after birth.

Event begins promptly at 2pm and lasts approximately 2 hours. Refreshments will be served.

Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, 93940 https://form.jotform.us/72007172384149

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6:00 P.m. Pumpkin Carving Workshop. Come join us at Hilltop Park Center for a pumpkin carving workshop. Each child will receive their very own pumpkin to carve, decorate and take home just in time for Halloween. Sign-up now, space is limited. For ages 3-12 years.

871 Jessie Street, Monterey, 93940 831-646-3866 6:00 P.M. lecture: childhood anxiety. Is your child anxious about school, friendships, sports? How can you help them address their worries and set a positive, productive, and calm family tone? Learn the five signs you child may need emotional health,

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Community Hospital, conference rooms A, B, C 2365 Holman Highway, Monterey chomp.org/childhood anxiety

tuesday, October 24 IN MONTEREY COUNTY

6:30 P.m. Bereaved Parents Support Group. Meets fourth Tuesday of the month. Park in the back of the school on blacktop, Room 10.

Marina Del Mar School 3066 Lake Drive, Marina, 93933 hello@parentingconnectionmc.org

thursday, October 26 IN MONTEREY COUNTY

1:15 P.m. Monster Mansions and Tricky Treats. This one-day workshop offers students the opportunity to build a Monster Mansion. Enjoy creating an elaborate cookie and candy Halloween mansion that tastes great! For ages 3-5 years (must be “potty” trained).

Hilltop Center , 871 Jessie Street Monterey, 93940 831-646-3866 IN santa cruz COUNTY 6:00 P.m. Day of the Dead Family Crafts 6th Annual. Community members and families come together to create art, follow traditions, or create new traditions. We decorate sugar skulls, color, make paper flowers and small altar boxes.

Watsonville Main Library 275 Main Street, Watsonville, 95076 831-768-3400

friday, October 27 IN MONTEREY COUNTY

1:15 P.m. Monster madness night.

Don’t miss this “spooktacular” event. Parents enjoy a night out while your kids make spooky arts & crafts projects and participate in a “mini” Halloween Carnival and Costume Contest. Registration deadline is Wednesday, October 25. For ages 7-12 years. Please pre-register at monterey. org/Services/Monterey-Recreation/CommunityCenters/Monterey-Youth-Center Hilltop Center , 871 Jessie Street Monterey, 93940 831-646-3866

Saturday, October 28 IN MONTEREY COUNTY

10:00 A.m. Greener Gardening Workshop: Composting Made Easy. Learn “greener strategies in your garden to save water, build healthy soil, reduce waste and prevent weeds. Our free workshops on home composting and sheet mulching help conserve resources.

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Management District 14201 Del Monte Blvd., Marina, 93955 831-384-5313 10:00 A.m. 16th Annual Rods on the Wharf. Tons of Classic Cars, live bands and DJ, raffles, food, and fun. Free for spectators.

Custom House Plaza 1 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, 93940 831-809-2652 11:00 A.m. Family Farm Day at ALBA. Mark your calendar for this only event of the year.- Harvest your organic veggies while you meet the farmers who grow them - Kids activities - Enjoy the beauty of our farm- Get to know more about our Farmer Education Program.

1700 Old Stage Road, Salinas, 93908 www.albafarmers.org 11:00 A.M. 101st City Birthday Party & Parade. Celebrate the City of Carmel-by-theSea’s birthday at the Annual Street Dance with live music, dancing and tons of fun!. Free.

Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea www.carmelcalifornia.com/event-101th-citybirthday-party-parade_7.htm IN santa cruz COUNTY 8:00 A.m. Garden Plant Exchange.

Gardeners are encouraged to bring anything from their garden to trade with like minded gardeners. Possibilities include volunteers, cuttings, bulbs, seeds, specimen plants as well as gardening related tools, books and pots. You need not bring anything in order to take something. For more information or questions please contact gardencruzer@ gmail.com Live Oak Grange 1900 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, 95062 gardencruzer@gmail.com 10:00 A.m. 8th Annual Chili CookOff. Bring your appetite and join the fun as both professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of Best Chili.

400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, 95060 831-423-5590

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2:00 P.m. Classic Rock Kids’ Jam!.

Chris Bohrman has been delighting audiences for many years all over the west coast.

Most recently he’s become known as the PG Guitar Man at Pacific Grove’s Farmers Market.

Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, 93940 831-646-5669

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