With the new year in full swing, Santa Cruz County is lively with folks fulfilling their New Year’s resolutions. Whether your resolution is spending more time reading, or engaging with the community more, here are some events to get you to your goals! Check out these upcoming activities, and explore even more on Lookout’s free public calendar, BOLO.
Thursday, Jan. 23
- Book discussion with Santa Cruz Public Library and Bookshop Santa Cruz owner Casey Protti | 11 a.m. @ The Loft Coffee Shop
- Westside author talk with Stephany Buswell | 6:15 p.m. @ Garfield Park Branch Library
- 8 Tens @ 8 short plays festival | 8 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Actors’ Theatre | $17.50
Friday, Jan. 24
- Baby Time Stay and Play Capitola | 1 p.m. @ Capitola Branch Library
Saturday, Jan. 25
- Tidepool Training | 2 p.m. @ Natural Bridges State Beach
- “Ice on Fire” film screening | 5 p.m. @ La Selva Beach Branch Library
Sunday, Jan. 26
- Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop | 10 a.m. @ Birdsong Orchards | $55
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