COMMUNITY CALENDAR Third Wednesdays Each Month SCOTTS VALLEY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 7 p.m., Zoom meetings The board of the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation, headed by president Robert Aldana, meets on the third Wednesday of the month. To get the Zoom link, go to https://www.svef.net/ about/ and use the “contact us” feature to request a link. In the past 7 years, SVEF has donated more than $700,000 to support the needs of children from kindergarten through high school graduation.
two women who met while in recovery in Santa Cruz, will take place at the Santa Cruz Convergence Center (formerly Takara restaurant. Meet Lena and some of the local advisory committee supporting African Shade: There will be appetizers, raffle tickets and a silent auction. Entry fee is $10. All proceeds go to projects in Zambia. African Shade provides counseling for substance abuse, parenting and basic hygiene issues. Kuymabe House (which means starting point or new beginning) is a halfway house for young men who want to change their life away from drug and alcohol abuse. African Shade has found safe houses for women escaping domestic violence, and developed sports teams for children.The latest project is building a corn meal mill, which will provide food for the hungry and jobs for locals. For information, call 831-239-0878 or visit africanshade.org
The foundation assists first responders and families in times of crisis or special need, and 98% of funds go toward that goal. Make check to Fallen Officer Foundation, P.O. 67221, Scotts Valley CA 95067-7281. Info: Call 831-662-3105.
Sunday February 20
DANTE ALIGHIERI ART HISTORY LECTURE 7 p.m., Online Seminar Dante Alighieri Society of Santa Cruz presents Dr. Allan Langdale on “Promotion and Princes: The Art & Architecture of Italian Renaissance Courts,” an online lecture. Thursdays This lecture examines the ways renaissance SCOTTS VALLEY FOOD PANTRY princely families used art and architecture as a 5:30 p.m., 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley mode of political promotion and self-fashioning as a St. Philip the Apostle Episcopal Church hosts Pip’s way to represent power and the idealized fictions of Pantry Food Bank with Second Harvest Food Bank. Sunday February 6 rulership. Fresh produce and pantry staples are available. VALENTINE’S POP-UP ARTISTS’ STANDS Waiting room will open at 6:45 p.m. To register for this free event go to: https://bit.ly/Dante_Art_ 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Izant Court, Soquel Third Thursday Each Month Valentine’s Pop-Up Event on Izant Court in Soquel features Lecture PET LOSS AND GRIEF SUPPORT VIA ZOOM unique hand-made gifts from local artists, including: 6 to 7:30 p.m., virtual meeting Butterfly Dream Dyes: hand-tied and ice-dyed new Wednesday February 23 BirchBark Foundation’s Pet Loss and Grief Support and upcycled clothing, purses and home goods. SCOTTS VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL EXPO Zoom group offers a free support group, moderated Coastal Candle Co.: hand-poured natural soy con- This is the day scheduled for the annual Expo and by a licensed grief counseling therapist, on the third tainer candles with wood wicks and beeswax candles. student open house. Details will be available closer to Thursday of each month. Lavender Ladies: Eye pillows, and lavender items. the date. Register at https://www.birchbarkfoundation.org/griefTheas Touch: Tiny succulent table-top gardens and Visit www.svhs.santacruz.k12.ca.us for detail when available. support or call 831-471-7255. sea glass treasures. SUPERVISOR FRIEND TO SPEAK First Sunday Every Month Saturday February 12 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Seascape Golf Course, 610 Clubhouse WESTSIDE MARKETPLACE Dr, Aptos FALLEN OFFICER FOUNDATION BALL 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Old Wrigley Building Parking Lot, 2801 Second District Supervisor Zach Friend is scheduled to 5:30-11 p.m., Coconut Grove Mission Street, Santa Cruz speak at the Aptos Chamber of Commerce networking The nonprofit Fallen Officer Foundation presents the Come by on Sundays and shop at over 40 unique & luncheon meeting Fallen Officer Foundation Ball at the Coconut Grove in wonderful artists, makers & vintage sellers — there’s The price is $30 for chamber members and $35 for something for everyone at the Westside Marketplace! Santa Cruz. There will be dinner, dancing to the Lost non-members. Boys featuring James Durbin, live and silent auctions. Rain dates are scheduled for the following Sundays. RSVP at 831-688-1467. Dinner tickets are $125. 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 4
CLAM CHOWDER COOKOFF EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS The Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off, hosted by the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, will take place Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 26-27. Registration for competitors is underway. See how your recipe stacks up to the competition: • Amateur (Saturday) and Pros (Sunday) divisions • Boston & Manhattan categories • More than $3,000 in prizes • Fun atmosphere • Awards are given for Best Chowder in each category, plus People’s Choice, Most Tasted, and Best-Themed Booth Early bird registration includes free all-day rides wristbands and T-shirt for two people. Final deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 11. 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.
Saturday February 5 AFRICAN SHADE FUNDRAISER 2-5 p.m., Santa Cruz Convergence Center, 3375 Capitola Rd A fundraiser for African Shade, an organization in Zambia started by Lena Wikner and Kathleen Pruitt,
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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
Tuesday March 1 MARDI GRAS! 5-7 p.m., Seacliff Inn, 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos Swing into Spring presents Mardi Gras 5-7 p.m. March 1 hosted by Seacliff Inn and the Aptos History Museum, featuring Music by Ukes 4 You, tasty food, and a silent auction. Admission, general, $40; museum members, $35. RSVP at 688-1467. Proceeds benefit the Aptos History Museum
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 n
Friday March 4 thru Sunday March 6
PAJARO VALLEY QUILT SHOW Saturday February 26 • Sunday February 27
10 a.m., Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville. The Pajaro Valley Quilt Show will once again go live at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville, with more than 300 quilts and wearable arts on display. There will be a large merchant mall, live auction and bargain garden. Featured speaker is Watsonville resident Rachel D. K. Clark, contemporary folk artist, teacher and lecturer who has been making wearable art since 1973, showing her vibrant quilted coats in shows throughout the country. County Covid standards will be followed. Shows end 5 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10, and parking is free. To learn more, see https://pvqa.org/ Photo: Rachel Clark with many of her vibrant quilted coats.
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. n
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