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Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28
30TH ANNUAL ART IN THE CELLARS
11 a.m.-5 p.m., Bargetto Winery, 3535 N. Main St., Soquel Bargetto Winery hosts the 30th annual Art in the Cellars, a holiday festival in their historic cellars, featuring artwork and goodies from 30+ vendors.
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Admission free; enjoy wine tasting with the purchase of a $20 festival glass. More information at http://bargetto.com or call 465-2258.
Monday December 5
HOW TO COMBAT FLU & COLDS
6-7:30 p.m., 2121 41st Ave, Suite 102, Capitola American Institute of Medical Massage is giving a free seminar at 2121 41st Ave, Suite 102, on how to combat the cold and flu season.
Alla Mia, a certified Massage Therapist and founder of the institute, will give a demonstration on sinusitis and share ideas on how to stay healthy and prevent get-ting worse if you become symptomatic.
Register in advance to attend by emailing aimmhigh11@gmail.com or calling 831-291-1025. www.institutemedicalmassage.com
Monday December 5 thru Saturday December 10
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS AUCTION
9 a.m. start / 8 p.m. end, Online Auction Home for the Holidays is an online auction to raise money for Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay to build homes, communities and hope with affordable home construction in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties.
All proceeds will benefit the Rodeo Creek Court project, an 11-home community in Live Oak.
Six homes have been built; support is needed to continue construction of the remaining five homes.
Some of the items you can bid on: • Private Sailing Adventure on Monterey Bay: 2-3 hours on a 30-foot cruiser/racer leaving Santa Cruz
Harbor. • Storrs Winery & Vineyards in Corralitos: Tasting and afternoon of bocce for six guests on their outdoor patio. • Chaminade Resort & Spa: An overnight stay and breakfast for two at Chaminade’s scenic resort.
• Santa Cruz Warriors Fan Pack: Authentic photo signed by Jordon Poole, authentic bobblehead signed by Klay Thompson, XL t-shirt, pom pom, nightlight, small towel and a “2018 Champs” hat.
Go Warriors! The auction closes at 8 p.m. on Saturday. The auction link is https://www.32auctions.com/HomefortheHolidays2022
Tuesday December 6
JAZZERCISE RIBBON CUTTING AND OPEN HOUSE
5 p.m., 1855 41st Ave. D-04, Capitola The Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce will welcome Jazzercise to the Capitola Mall with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5pm Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 1855 41st Ave. D-04, Capitola, followed by a Holiday Open House.
Robin Berkery is the owner of Jazzercise Santa Cruz and Aptos. Information: (831) 316-4059 and www.jazzercise.com/ location/capitola-mall
HOLIDAY ART BY STUDENTS
The talented students at the Monterey Bay Horsemanship & Therapeutic Center in La Selva Beach are selling their artwork for the holidays.
A show of 50 pieces of artists’ quality giclee prints at the Ugly Mug CoffeeHouse, 4640 Soquel Drive, Soquel is open through Saturday, Dec 17. All 50 pieces are the same price, $45 each; credit cards and Venmo accepted.
To purchase prints, contact Christine Kiebert-Boss at gombhtc01@gmail.com or 831-840-0047. She is trying to set up a website to sell student art but that will likely come after the holidays.
“There is so much more to do for our students with disabilities,” she said.
The Monterey Bay Horsemanship and Therapeutic Center, which serves people with all disabilities including autism, recently received a generous $75,000 grant from Helpers Community, some of which is designated for the arts program. Students will also show their greeting cards, melamine trays, and prints at the Tannery Arts Center Winter Market, 1070 River St., Santa Cruz, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec 10.
Thursday December 8
50 YEARS OF TRANSPORTATION OPEN HOUSE
2-7 p.m., 1101 Pacific Ave., Suite 250, Santa Cruz Join the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission to celebrate 50 years of delivering vibrant, sustainable, and equitable transportation solutions for Santa Cruz County.
Stop by our open house to learn about the RTC’s history, current projects and the vision for the future. https://sccrtc.org
TREE OF LIGHTS CELEBRATION
5-6:30 p.m., Tannery Arts Center courtyard, 1010 River St, Santa Cruz Hospice of Santa Cruz County is hosting its annual Tree of Lights celebration, a short program to remember those we have lost in our community and light up the tree in the courtyard of the Tannery Arts Center.
People will also light luminarias, and it’s a beautiful scene to witness and be a part of. Visit www.hospicesantacruz.org/event/tree-of-lights/ or call 831-430-3000 for more information. drive-thru is now taking orders. Vegetarian option available. Reserve your meal and schedule your pickup at at https:// greybears.org/dinner-2022/
Saturday December 17 Sunday December 18
SANTA CRUZ DANCE GUILD’S NUTCRACKER
1 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Cabrillo’s Crocker Theater, 6500 Lower Perimeter Road, Aptos Join us for our annual Santa Cruz Nutcracker performance! Featuring dancers from all ages and backgrounds, we’ve come together to offer you this spectacular show.
Many members of our beloved staff, including Studio Director Shannon Chipman and ballet teacher Vicki Bergland, performed in the original Santa Cruz Nutcracker Production. Even more, they continue to dance and teach to this day.
Invite in the holiday spirit and come enjoy Tchaikovsky’s iconic score with our talented dancers, right in Cabrillo’s Crocker Theater. Visit https://www.cabrillo.edu/vapa/ticket-info/ for tickets
to bridge divides on the topic of homelessness at the Capitola Library.
Learn how to problem-solve and create solutions in your neighborhood together. RSVP required at https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/ event/9929879 For information call Marsa Greenspan, Housing Matters Volunteer Program Manager: (831) 226-2486.
HABARI GANI! HONORING KWANZAA
6 – 8 p.m., Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz Curated by Santa Cruz Black Health Matters Initiative, this community at the Museum of Art & History honors the annual celebration of Kwanzaa.
Since 1966, Kwanzaa has been recognized amongst the winter holiday classics. However, many lack understanding of its significance and practice.
Habari Gani! welcomes the community for: Kinara lighting ceremony, traditional dance, music, and a gift-giving ceremony.
Featuring a pop-up by black-owned bookstore, BlknPrint, plus a Kwanzaa market. 10% of sales will be donated to the Santa Cruz Ofrenda.
Wednesday December 21 Thursday December 22
AGAPE’S NUTCRACKER
2:30 / 6:30 p.m., Crocker Theater at Cabrillo College, 6500 Lower Perimeter Road, Aptos This Christmas, Agape Dance Academy presents their 10th anniversary Nutcracker, playing at Cabrillo College’s Crocker Theater.
Enjoy all the fun of a timeless classic while your family is in town for the holidays and celebrate ten years of amazing community and Agape love!
The show is one hour and 45 minutes plus a 15-minute intermission.
Box office opens one hour before event; doors open 30 minutes before. Masks are required during the performance. All seating is assigned. Tickets are $35, $30 for seniors 65+ and children 18 and under, plus a $5 convenience charge.
Thursday December 29
HABARI GANI! HONORING KWANZAA
6 – 8 p.m., Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz Curated by Santa Cruz Black Health Matters Initiative, this community at the Museum of Art & History honors the annual celebration of Kwanzaa.
Since 1966, Kwanzaa has been recognized amongst the winter holiday classics. However, many lack understanding of its significance and practice.
Habari Gani! welcomes the community for: Kinara lighting ceremony, traditional dance, music, and a gift-giving ceremony.
Featuring a pop-up by black-owned bookstore, BlknPrint, plus a Kwanzaa market. 10% of sales will be donated to the Santa Cruz Ofrenda. n
