COMMUNITY CALENDAR is looking for motivated applicants ages 15 to 21 interested in a career with law enforcement to join the newly formed Explorer Post. To qualify you must have: • At least a 2.0 grade-point average, • Good citizenship • No drug or alcohol use • No felony convictions. CHP Explorers are provided many opportunities to train, prepare, and experience the many duties of a CHP officer. Explorers participate in training sessions, ride-alongs with patrol officers, and community events, and attend Explorer competitions locally, regionally, and nationally. The California Highway Patrol Explorer Program allows officers to work with some of the brightest and most professional young men and women. For more information, call the CHP Santa Cruz Area Office at (831) 662-0511 or email Officer Alyssa Gutierrez at alyssa. gutierrez@chp.ca.gov.
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Saturday March 26
BOARDWALK FUN RUN 8 a.m., Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Lace up your shoes and get outside with a familyfriendly race through the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Register by March 25 at https://tinyurl.com/ boardwalk-fun-run-signup Two options: 1K (six-tenths of a mile) for age 12 and under and 5K for ages 4 and up (parents too). Cost is $20 for the short run, $40 for the longer run, plus sign-up fees. Runners get a medal, Boardwalk Swag Bag, up to 3 hours of freeplay in the Casino Arcade and $15 off Ride Wristband on Race Day.
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ONGOING EVENTS Ongoing Through April 17 ART OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA Thurs.–Sun., 12-6 p.m., Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St. Art of the African Diaspora, in partnership with the Richmond Art Center, supports artists of African descent in the Bay Area through representation, professional development, and building a creative community. This year marks the 25th anniversary of this exhibition program, and features over 100 artists of African descent. Artwork is on view at the Richmond Art Center, as well as in open studios and satellite exhibitions at venues across the Bay Area. This satellite exhibition is curated for the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History by Santa Cruz artist and organizer Abi Mustapha and MAH Historian in Residence Luna HighJohn-Bey. Featured artists include Abi Mustapha, Zoe Boston, Tiffany Conway, Carla Golder, Louise Schine, Janet Barnes, Eijah Pfotenhauer and Justice Renaissance. https://www.santacruzmah.org
ARIEL THEATRICAL PRESENTS WONDERLAND! Friday March 18 • Saturday March 19
7 p.m. (and 2 p.m. Sat.), Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre, 320 Main St., Salinas Based on Lewis Carroll’s Alice, Through the Looking Glass, this musical adventure will take audiences on a very curious journey filled with colorful surprises. Curtain is at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday with a 2 p.m. Saturday matinee at the Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre, home of ARIEL Theatrical. Join Alice as she traverses the magical chess board and meets Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee, The Red Queen, Humpty Dumpty, and many others. Alice learns that patience, persistence, and perspective are important tools when navigating the challenges of life. Wonderland! is presented with generous support from the Sally Hughes Church Foundation. Tickets are at www.arieltheatrical.org. Adults, $16, students/seniors/military, $13, children 3-12, $11, under age 3, free. Or call 831-775-0976. ••• Above: Humpty Dumpty (Gillespie Ruvalcaba) entertains Alice (Brynlee Tenney) in Wonderland! • Photo Credit: Kylee Sullivan
WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY BAND CONCERTS Fri., 7:30 p.m., Henry Mello Center, 250 E Beach St, Watsonville Sat., 2 p.m., Peace United Church of Santa Cruz, 900 High St., Santa Cruz The Watsonville Community Band will present its 74th Annual Spring Concert Series, first at the Henry Mello Center for the Performing Arts at Watsonville High School on Friday evening, and then Saturday afternoon at the Peace United Church of Santa Cruz. The theme is “For Those Who Serve,” paying tribute to military, first responders, medical personnel, and all who strive to keep us safe. Conductor Brad Gronroos has selected a program featuring composers from John Williams, Claude T. Smith, Alfred Reed, Meredith Willson, and George M. Cohan to John Philip Sousa, and more. There is no charge for admission, so bring the family!
Saturday March 26
DAVENPORT DAY 1-4 p.m., Davenport Jail Museum, 70 Center St, Davenport Bring your friends and family for the afternoon exploring the historic Davenport Jail, along with local art, wine and food on Saturday, March 26, from 1-4 p.m. Davenport Day was inspired by the Out of the Ashes exhiFirst Tuesdays of the Month April 3 features Pana, Three Waves Coffee & Aunt bition on view at the Museum of Art & History in Santa Cruz LaLi’s, Mattia Pizza and Taquizas Gabriel — along with (which owns the Davenport jail) and is a way to celebrate UCSC ARBORETUM: FIRST TUESDAYS FREE First and Third Mondays Each Month the resilience and artistry of this tight-knit community. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., UC Santa Cruz Arboretum, 1156 High St, SC 40 vendors & live music with Cement Ship. All local and state health guidelines will be followed. SENIOR LIFE ONLINE Activities will take place between the Slow Coast Wine Community Day at the UCSC Arboretum means free Please wear your mask, maintain social distance while Bar and the Roadhouse Inn on Hwy. 1. 4 p.m., Online Meeting admission on the first Tuesday of every month 9 a.m-5 you shop and stay home if you don’t feel well. Hand What started out as a fundraiser to revitalize the Join a local group of senior citizens for “Senior Life p.m. sanitizing stations will be available. jail property has grown into a community event that Online,” a free online (Zoom) program featuring Guests are invited to explore the biodiversity of the a presentation by a local expert. View the full gardens, enjoy bird watching or relax on a bench in the For more info, go to the event page: https://www.facebook. includes Davenport businesses and features local com/scmmakersmarket/ artists impacted by the 2020 CZU fire. schedule at scottsvalleyseniorlife.org/currentshade. activities/. arboretum.ucsc.edu To participate, you need an Internet connection Sunday March 27 DATED EVENTS Third Thursday Each Month and a computer, tablet or smart phone. A 1-time HIGH TIME FOR TEA AND FASHION! Saturday March 19 preregistration is required at https://tinyurl.com/ PET LOSS AND GRIEF SUPPORT VIA ZOOM 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Seascape Golf Course, 610 Clubhouse SVSLA-6. Questions? Call George at (831) 3346 to 7:30 p.m., virtual meeting CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE DAY Dr, Aptos 7763. BirchBark Foundation’s Pet Loss and Grief Support 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Online Seminars Dust off your hats and sun dresses, bring your friends Senior Life Online is sponsored by Scotts Valley Senior Zoom group offers a free support group, moderated There will be a hybrid event to celebrate the native flora and enjoy a real high tea party Life Association (SVSLA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose by a licensed grief counseling therapist, on the third and fauna found throughout California on Zoom. buffet Shop & sip at the hottest mission is to promote healthy living for senior citizens. Thursday of each month. Panels will discuss wildfire, wildlife, and water! trunk show of the year! Register at https://www.birchbarkfoundation.org/griefInformation is at http://scottsvalleyseniorlife.org. Log in to hear regional experts discuss these timely Enjoy the fashion show featuring support or call 831-471-7255. environmental topics. all the latest spring trends from Tuesdays After, head on over to Garland Ranch Regional Park in local stores at Seascape Golf First Sunday Every Month SENIOR CENTER BINGO Carmel for guided nature walks from 1-3 p.m. Course. 1-3 p.m., Mid-County Senior Center, 829 Bay Ave., Capitola WESTSIDE MARKETPLACE Registration for walks will be on https://cawildlifeday.net Local vendors, local fashions. The Mid-County Senior Center is hosting bingo games. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Old Wrigley Building Parking Lot, 2801 Raffle proceeds to benefit Jacob’s The event includes coffee and tea; lunch is available for Mission Street, Santa Cruz ROTARY TRI-TIP DRIVE-THRU BBQ Heart Children’s Cancer Support Come by on Sundays and shop at over 40 unique & purchase. Services. Reservations required. 5-6 p.m., Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road The cost is $10 to get started, players must be over wonderful artists, makers & vintage sellers — there’s The Scotts Valley Rotary invites you to a drive-through Buy your tickets by calling 831-688-1467 or online at something for everyone at the Westside Marketplace! Tri-Tip Roast BBQ at the Scotts Valley Community Center. aptoschamber.com. 18 and proof of vaccination is required. Proceeds Rain dates are scheduled for the following Sundays. The meal includes a 40 oz. roast, a loaf of garlic benefit the center and local seniors. “Calendar” page 31 The Market is free to attend and is 100% local! For information, call 831-476-4711. sourdough bread, garden salad and ranch-style
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