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Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 20
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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
First and Third Mondays Each Month
SENIOR LIFE ONLINE
4 p.m., Online Meeting Join a local group of senior citizens for “Senior Life Online,” a free online (Zoom) program featuring a presentation by a local expert. View the full schedule at scottsvalleyseniorlife.org/current-activities/.
Upcoming Events:
March 7: “How to Declutter or Downside Your Home” with Christy Best of Clutterbug. This presentation includes tips for how to get encouraged, inspired, motivated; and selling, donating and gifting things. Best, an organizer for 30 years, is a former member of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals since 1995, as well as a member of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of NAPO and the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization.
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) 3347763. 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.
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
Fourth Wednesday of the Month
EXCHANGE CLUB
5-6 p.m., Malone’s, 4402 Scotts Valley Dr. Exchange Club of Scotts Valley meets at Malone’s in Scotts Valley. Next meeting: March 23. Information: victor.alejandro.usa@gmail.com
ART NIGHT AT SCOTTS VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Friday March 11
6-9 p.m., Scotts Valley High School, 555 Glenwood Drive, Scotts Valley Scotts Valley High School presents Art Night in the school’s multi-purpose room.
Art Night is a longtime tradition at Scotts Valley High School.
The work on display — paintings, graphics, portraits, ceramics — has been created by students of teachers Emily Brandt and Matt McHan. Seniors in the International Baccalaureate program will be on hand to talk about their art. Admission is free, and donations to support the art program are welcomed.
FELTON LIBRARY FRIENDS MEETING
4:30-6 p.m., Community Room, Felton Library, 6121 Gushee St. Felton Library Friends meet once a month in the Community Room.
The glass wall can be opened for lots of fresh air when the weather is nicer.
Next meeting: March 23. The new director of Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Yolande Wil-burn, will be on hand for the April 27 meeting.
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. Fridays
TAI CHI OUTDOORS
10 to 11 a.m., Felton Discovery Park, 6121 Gushee St. Tai Chi teacher Mary Mullligan leads gentle movements with a socially distanced group in the Felton Discovery Park next to the library every Friday (weather permitting).
Donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, email mullliganmary10@gmail.com.
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!
March 6 features Saucey’z, Pana, Cuevas, Three Waves Coffee & Aunt LaLi’s — along with 40 vendors & live music with Cement Ship.
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: https://www.facebook. com/scmmakersmarket/
DATED EVENTS
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.
Friday March 4
IRISH BAND LÚNASA AT KUUMBWA
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 March 12
LATINO ROLE MODELS
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Online Conference Latino Role Models is a free conference for Santa Cruz County students from grade 6 to college and their families, featuring civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, recipient of the 2012 Presidential Medal of Freedom, as the keynote speaker.
Joining her are Dr. Violeta Barroso, a family medicine doctor at the Kaiser Permanente Watsonville office, and Watsonville City Councilman and former mayor Francisco ‘Paco’ Estrada, who is director of development & communications at FoodWhat?!
The emcee is Erandi García, originally from Morelia, Mexico, an Emmy-winning broadcaster and founder of a nonprofit called Juntos Podemos.
There will be workshops. The conference is conducted in Spanish with English translation, sponsored by Senderos, Cabrillo College and Santa Cruz County Office of Education. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/latinosmodelos2022
POLAR PLUNGE
Noon (10 a.m. sign up, 11:30 judging), Rio Del Mar Beach The 2022 Santa Cruz Polar Plunge fundraiser is happening!
Individuals raise at least $125 for the opportunity to jump into the chilly waters of Rio Del Mar Beach to support Special Olympics athletes.
