Bask in Italian sunshine this November with the Santa Cruz Symphony

Santa Cruz Symphony under the direction of Maestro Daniel Stewart combines a world premiere from a teenage composer with two beloved works from the Romantic repertoire on November 14/15. The evening opens with Overture, a newly commissioned piece by Daniel Strebulaev, then features the Symphony’s newly appointed Concertmaster, In Sun Jang, as the soloist in […]

Celebrate 43 Years of Wine & Roses at Casino Rosal and support a healthier Pajaro Valley

Join Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley for Wine & Roses, its 43rd annual fundraiser, on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Crosetti Hall at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. This year’s Casino Rosal theme brings a new twist to the longtime community celebration, combining local food and beverage tastings, casino-style games, […]

A place to turn: The 41st Annual Mountain Affair keeps support close to home

On October 30, neighbors will gather under the redwoods to preserve the food assistance, counseling, crisis response and disaster recovery services that help ensure San Lorenzo Valley families have somewhere to turn when they need it most. “Community Bridges helped me hold my family, this house, and my own wellbeing together.” For Merritt Grooms, that […]

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Stepping away from the desk and giving back with Second Harvest Food Bank

This past week, five members of Lookout Santa Cruz volunteered at Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County, filling over 200 bags of groceries for local families. The experience provided the opportunity to engage with the work and community members which Lookout Santa Cruz tells stories about every day, and served as a reminder that giving back doesn’t need to be complicated. Simply asking “How can I help?” can go a long way in helping local families, and even inspire others to do the same.

Six reasons to be proud of banking locally with Bay Federal Credit Union

From national recognition and industry honors to awards chosen by local readers and community organizations. Bay Federal and the people behind it have been recognized for leadership, volunteerism, financial expertise, service, and the work they do every day to support members and the communities we call home. Turns out, people notice when you do things […]

Discover. Experience. Connect. Open Studios returns for it’s 41st year

October is almost here and it’s one of our favorite times of the year – the weather is nearly perfect and the sunsets couldn’t be dreamier. It’s the perfect scenario for the 41st annual Open Studios Art Tour where the public has the opportunity to explore the county discovering and connecting with artists, experiencing the […]

Rotary Club of Freedom to host annual Uncork Corralitos fundraiser for local nonprofits

The `Rotary Club of Freedom` will host its annual Uncork Corralitos fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 17, bringing together local wine, food, music and community support for three Santa Cruz County nonprofit programs. The event will run from 1 to 4 p.m. at Alladin Nursery, 2905 Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville, in the Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley area. Guests […]

Comedy, music and theatre await at Santa Cruz Shakespeare

Enjoy outdoor, live theatre at Santa Cruz Shakespeare this month!  Between a wild romp like Private Lives and a musical like The Last Five Years, audiences have their pick of delightful theatre experiences under the trees and stars at the Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park this fall.  The productions share the stage with the […]

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