Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28

To participate, you need an Internet connection and a computer, tablet or smart phone. A 1-time preregistration is required at https://tinyurl.com/SVSLA-6. Questions? Call George at (831) 334-7763. Senior Life Online is sponsored by Scotts Valley Senior Life Association (SVSLA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to promote healthy living for senior citizens. Information is at http://scottsvalleyseniorlife.org.

Tuesdays

CHESS AT THE CAPITOLA LIBRARY

3:30-4:30 p.m., 2005 Wharf Rd, Capitola The Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club started back up on Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and continues every Tuesday. Register at https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/8243107 The Chess Club with Gjon continues at the Downtown Santa Cruz Branch Library on Saturdays from 2-3:30 p.m.

First Tuesdays of the Month

UCSC ARBORETUM: FIRST TUESDAYS FREE

9 a.m. – 5 p.m., UC Santa Cruz Arboretum, 1156 High St, SC Community Day at the UCSC Arboretum means free admission on the first Tuesday of every month 9 a.m-5 p.m.

Guests are invited to explore the biodiversity of the gardens, enjoy bird watching or relax on a bench in the shade. arboretum.ucsc.edu

Third Thursday Each Month

PET LOSS AND GRIEF SUPPORT VIA ZOOM

6 to 7:30 p.m., virtual meeting BirchBark Foundation’s Pet Loss and Grief Support Zoom group offers a free support group, moderated by a licensed grief counseling therapist, on the third Thursday of each month. Register at https://www.birchbarkfoundation.org/griefsupport or call 831-471-7255.

First Sunday Every Month

WESTSIDE MARKETPLACE

11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Old Wrigley Building Parking Lot, 2801 Mission Street, Santa Cruz Come by on Sundays and shop at over 40 unique & wonderful artists, makers & vintage sellers — there’s something for everyone at the Westside Marketplace!

Rain dates are scheduled for the following Sundays.

The Market is free to attend and is 100% local!

All local and state health guidelines will be followed. Please wear your mask, maintain social distance while you shop and stay home if you don’t feel well. Hand sanitizing stations will be available. For more info, go to the event page: www.facebook.com/ events/ 170470481551895

DATED EVENTS

Friday February 25 thru Sunday February 27

2022 BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR

7 p.m., Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz UC Santa Cruz Adventure Rec presents the 2022 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Santa Cruz at the Rio Theatre.

This event benefits the UCSC Wilderness Orientation Willie Williams Scholarship Fund and Adventure Rec student scholarships.

Each year, nearly $20,000 in scholarship funds are awarded to UCSC students based on financial need, affording them the chance to share in outdoor adventures.

Each night features a different lineup, Maple, Larch and Spruce. Tickets are $25 for Saturday and $23 for Friday and Sunday. To buy tickets, visit https://recreation.ucsc.edu/adventure/banff

IRISH BAND LÚNASA AT KUUMBWA

Friday March 4

7:30 p.m., Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar St, Santa Cruz The Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay presents the internationally acclaimed Irish band Lúnasa at Kuumbwa Jazz Center.

Lúnasa, formed in 1997, is renowned for superb musicianship and touring around the globe in 36 countries. since the band formed in 1997. Folk Roots magazine called this lineup an “Irish music dream team.”

Bassist Trevor Hutchinson was a key member of The Waterboys, and later he, with guitarist Donogh Hennessy, formed the rhythm section of The Sharon Shannon Band; Ed Boyd (Flook, Michael McGoldrick Band) recently replaced Hennessy; fiddler Sean Smyth is an All-Ireland champion who has played with Donal Lunny’s Coolfin; Kevin Crawford, considered to be among the finest flutists in Ireland; and piper Cillian Vallely of the Vallely artistic clan has performed with Riverdance and recorded with Bruce Springsteen.

Attendees must provide proof of vaccination at the door. For children under 12, proof of a negative PCR test within the past 48 hours is required.. Masks must be worn at all times except when eating or drinking. Tickets are $25 at www.celticsociety.org; $30 at the door.

Saturday February 26 Sunday February 27

CLAM CHOWDER COOKOFF

The Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off is hosted by the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Awards are given for Best Chowder in each category, plus People’s Choice, Most Tasted, and Best-Themed Booth

The participants will be lined up across the Boardwalk offering their chowders to the public as part of the competition. Tasting Kits are $12 each and include six taste tickets, spoon, cup and a People’s Choice ballot. Visit beachboardwalk.com/clam-chowder-cook-off/ for more details.

Tuesday March 1

MARDI GRAS PARTY TO BENEFIT APTOS HISTORY MUSEUM

5-7 p.m., Seacliff Inn, 7500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos Mardi Gras means “Fat Tuesday” or Carnival, a celebration kickoff before Easter.

Come celebrate with great appetizers, music and more at the Seacliff Inn.

Bring your beads and masks. There will be prizes for the best dressed, a no-host bar featuring Bourbon Street classics, and Uke4Joy will provide the music.

Help raise funds for the Aptos History Museum by bidding on silent auction items and a 50/50 Raffle. Tickets are $40 general/$35 for museum members. Call (831) 688-1467 or aptoshistory.org for information and reservations. Let the good times roll! on the logistics of starting a new business in the County of Santa Cruz.

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Wednesday March 2

TITANS OF TECH 2021

7-10 p.m., Online Seminar (In-person if possible, location TBA) Santa Cruz Works’ annual Titans of Tech features community members who have made an impact on the Santa Cruz tech community that year, plus Hometown Heroes, who helped us get through the year of COVID and wildfires.

Organizers hope this will be an in-person + streaming event. For tickets, available mid February, see santacruzworks.org

Thursday March 3

OUR COMMUNITY READS: TRIVIA ON TAP

6:30 to 8 p.m., Steel Bonnet, 20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley. Hosted and moderated by Jenn Hooker, librarian with the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Trivia on Tap will feature questions selected from Red Letter Days, challenging teams of no more than six persons to answer 30 questions.

You can get snacks at Steel Bonnet, or at outlets in the same complex, or make food at home and have a picnic-style meal while you ponder the questions. Winners get the grand prize of a $25 gift certificate to the Steel Bonnet.

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP FOR DIVERSE REPRESENTATION

6:30-8 p.m., Online Seminars This is the second of five seminars which focus on a specific topic and include a panel of speakers, small group discussions for networking, and provide an opportunity for connection for mentorship in the political field.

Session 2: How to Build a Campaign — Steps to take to start a campaign, developing a team, developing a winning message, fundraising, issues specific to diverse women running. Resources and connections for running. Upcoming sessions:

Thursday, May 12: City Councils

Thursday, July 7: School Boards

Thursday, Sept. 8: Commissions & Groups For details, see https://www.ncsl.org/legislators-staff/ legislators/womens-legislative-network/institute-for-electedwomen-california.aspx.

Wednesday May 4 Thursday May 5

NEST FLIGHT

Virtual Conference, Details to come NEST Flight will be a 2-day virtual experience, in time for graduation season. This annual conference is geared toward young professionals, recent grads and current students in high school or college. If you are 17 to 24 and exploring your options for the future, this conference is for you.

Hosted by Digital NEST and founder Jacob Martinez, this event features 20 inspiring speakers, hands-on workshops, powerful panel discussions and one of a kind networking opportunities — crafted to help students propel their careers, no matter where you are in your job exploration.

Netflix co-founder and CEO Reed Hastings is keynote speaker. Lili Gangas, chief technology officer of Kapoor Center, gives a closing keynote. Emcee is Amber Gonzalez-Vargas, senior program manager at Latino Community Foundation, which has invested $17 million in 150 grassroots Latino-led nonprofits. Registration before March 1 is $10, and $20 afterward. (You can apply for a free ticket before March 1). See https://www. nestflight.org/

Friday March 4 thru Sunday March 6

CAPITOLA COLLECTACON

Capitola Mall, 1855 41st Ave, Capitola Capitola Collectacon will take place March 4-6 at the Capitola Mall inside the former Sears Building.

Friday will be a VIP event from 3-8 p.m. featuring former American Idol contestant James Durban

Saturday and Sunday will be General Admission, starting at 10 a.m. and ending 5 p.m. on Saturday and 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Prices are $20 per day for General Admission/$35 for both days. The VIP pass is $50. See https://www.capitolacollectacon.com/ for more details and event options.

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 free-play in the Casino Arcade and $15 off Ride Wristband on Race Day.