Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28

Bridge/Black Surf Club, NAACP SC, and ABC Health Group, BHMI hosted hikes, surfs, movement classes, podcast series, community and virtual events and more in Santa Cruz County Parks, developed a Youth Ambassadors program for Black youth to network and rise as emerging leaders in the community, and sponsored local activists, leaders, and artists to effectively build a bridge for all Santa Cruzians to find connection, community, resources, and care. All activities will be at the Tannery Arts Center. Visit https:// tanneryworlddance.com/black-health-matters/ for full details.

CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY SALE 11 a.m.-3 p.m., UC Santa Cruz Arboretum, 1150 High St., Santa Cruz More than 100 species of native plants, many new offerings from the Santa Cruz chapter, will be available for sale at UC Santa Cruz Arboretum. Garden designer Angel Guerzon will speak at 11:30 a.m.

Sunday October 17

DANTE ALIGHIERI’S CULINARY TOUR OF ITALY 5:30-7 p.m., Online Session with Pesto & Liguria Chaney Janssen and Meghan O’Connell, of Destined for Grapeness, are back with virtual classes, teaching participants online how to cook Italian style. This month’s class is about Pesto and Liguria.

Each class explores the unique terroir and flavors of lesser-known regions: tasting wine and walking through preparing a simple and delicious meal — from the comfort of your own home.

Each class will start at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom and run for 90 minutes. In advance of class, participants will receive a PDF with the full shopping list and suggestions on where to buy the wine we’ll be tasting. Free for Dante members | $10 non-members (only one ticket required per household) To buy a ticket: www.dantesantacruz. com/events

16TH ANNUAL FOR THE CHILDREN SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER 2-4:30 p.m., 755 Blair Ranch Rd., Scotts Valley Royal Family Kids’ biggest fundraiser of the year supports foster children in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties.

Hang out and enjoy finger foods while bidding on restaurant meals, amusement park tickets, wine, art, plants and handmade goods. Enjoy the pre-1970s car show. Bidding ends at 4:30 p.m.

Monday October 18 thru Thursday October 21

CABRILLO COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL VIRTUAL FAIR 5:30-6:30 p.m., Online Chats Cabrillo Cabrillo has switched to a virtual college fair model for high school seniors, transfer students and their families, will host chats to answer questions from high school students about academic pathways, support programs, financial aid, and resources for students. To get the Zoom link, register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ cabrillo-chats-tickets-172150596067

Saturday October 23

SANTA CRUZ BEACH BOARDWALK CHILI COOK OFF 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Bring your appetite and join the fun as professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of Best Chili! Schedule • 9-10 a.m.: Chef’s prep (no heat) • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Chili cook time • 10 a.m.: Tasting kits go on sale

OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR: LAST WEEKEND!

Saturday October 16 and Sunday October 17

All Day — Whole County! The Final weekend of 2021 Open Studios features All County Participants opening their doors to welcome people into their personal studios — nearly 300 artists in all.

If you’ve not received your Open Studios Artists Guide or downloaded the Open Studios Art Tour app, now is the time. Any remaining guides can be found around the county where Good Times are usually found, but the app can be found right on your phone’s App Store.

Once you’ve found artists you want to view, follow the green Open Studios signs, which will easily guide you to your destination.

You can also see the preview exhibit at Santa Cruz Art League, featuring artwork from a majority of the participating artists, thru Saturday, Oct. 16.

• 1 p.m.: Public tasting begins • 4 p.m.: Winners announced at Neptune’s Stage (beachside)

Try Some Chili: Boardwalk admission is free. Tasting kits are $10 each and include six taste tickets, spoon, cup, and a People’s Choice ballot.

Benefits: A portion of the proceeds from Tasting Kit sales will benefit Your Future is Our Business. This nonprofit provides work-based learning opportunities to elementary, middle, and high school students as well as internships for post-secondary students within Santa Cruz County. We are looking forward to another fun day of bowling and raising money and awareness. We will be adhering to current CDC guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocols for the in-person events, as well as having a more dynamic VIRTUAL option.

There will be three bowling sessions, starting at 1 p.m., approx. 2:30 p.m. and approx. 4 p.m. There will also be a “virtual team” option for people unable to attend the event but wish to provide support. We hope to make this year our most successful yet! Visit https://fsa-cc.org/strike-out-against-cancer/ for details.

WAVES & WILDLIFE CONTEST DEADLINE Each year Save Our Shores hosts the Waves & Wildlife Marine Protected Areas Photo & Video Contest with support from the Resource Legacy Fund.

Raise awareness about the beauty and biodiversity of these essential protected habitats by submitting your favorite photos and videos by the end of the day. Dream Inn and Ethos Santa Cruz have donated prizes.

RSVP for Virtual Awards Ceremony 6-8 p.m. Nov. 5, which will be on EventBrite. See photo of last year’s winner and register at https://tinyurl. com/waves-wildlife

STRIKE OUT AGAINST CANCER Times below, Boardwalk Bowl, 115 Cliff Street, Santa Cruz WomenCARE’s 25th Annual STRIKE OUT AGAINST CANCER Bowling Benefit on Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Boardwalk Bowl.

This year also marks WomenCARE’s 29th anniversary!

Saturday October 23 Sunday October 24

TRACI BLISS BOOK-SIGNING Noon-4 p.m., Mountain Park Foundation’s Nature Store, Highway 9, Felton Traci Bliss has written a new book, “Big Basin Redwood Forest: California’s Oldest State Park.”

She will be signing copies for her fans at the Mountain Park Foundation’s Nature Store at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.

Inspired by a story shared by her great-great aunt six decades ago during a family outing at Big Basin, Bliss spent more than a decade meticulously researching the untold story of a herculean effort to preserve the ancient redwoods for future generations.

Sales of the book, priced at $21.99 and also available at the Seacliff State Park store, will benefit Big Basin recovery

Monday October 25

HISTORY TALK 5-6:30 p.m., Felton Library, 6121 Gushee St., Felton Felton Library will host an author book talk with Deborah Osterberg on Historic Tales of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park — Big Trees Grove (The History Press, 2020). Osterberg is the new curator at the Capitola Historical Museum.

NEIGHBORHOOD COURT UPDATE 6 p.m., Online Meeting Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeff Rosell is hosting a meeting on Zoom to give an update on the progress of the Neighborhood Court, launched in December 2020 by the District Attorney’s Office.

Neighborhood Court is designed to divert low-level misdemeanors from the criminal justice system and address violations that impact community quality of life. First-time offenders have the opportunity to go through a community-based process using restorative justice principles. The goals are: Reduce recidivism, address the harm, and restore the community.

Speakers will include Chief Deputy District Attorney Tara George, Santa Cruz County Probation Adult Division Director Sara Fletcher, Neighborhood Court program coordinators, and volunteer panelists.

The public may attend via computer, smartphone, or dial-in phone. Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86279491574?pwd=Qz QvVVJURFE5bU1qSGZiaW5oOXN5Zz09

Meeting ID: 862 7949 1574

Passcode: 71603 One tap mobile +13462487799,,86279491574#,,,,*716039# US (Houston)

Monday October 25 thru Thursday October 28

TRANSFERRING TO CABRILLO COLLEGE Cabrillo staff will team with Hartnell and Gavilan to host virtual chats to explain to current students and their families the transfer process, financial aid and the importance of building a support network at the university.

All events will be on Zoom. Links will be sent two days prior. Those interested must register at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/transfer-chats-tickets-159540087697

Topics: Monday — Transfer admission requirements and the transfer application process. Tuesday — Current transfer students as they share their experiences and offer advice to future students. Wednesday — College affordability, financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Thursday — Meet the local CSU and UC transfer representatives. Learn support services at the university that will make your transfer journey a success.

Saturday October 30

‘A BUSHEL OF FUN!’ HARVEST DINNER 5:30 p.m., J.J. Crosetti Building, Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Highway 152, Watsonville You’re invited to the Agricultural History Project’s 36th Annual Harvest Dinner, “A Bushel of Fun,” at the Santa Cruz County.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for cocktails and bidding on silent auction items. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., followed by a live auction. Proceeds go toward preserving the mission of the Agricultural History Project, which honors and promotes knowledge about agriculture on the Central California Coast. Cost: $100 per person. To purchase tickets, visit www. aghistoryproject.org or call (831) 724-5898 n