Connect, volunteer, and thrive: 10 Ways to support older adults in Santa Cruz this October

As we age, staying connected and accessing essential services can become increasingly difficult, leading to isolation and health challenges. The Volunteer Center’s Empowered Aging Program works to ensure that older adults receive the support they need to live healthy, fulfilling lives. Programs like Falls Prevention, Transportation, and Senior Home Repair rely on volunteers to make […]

Waves of Wellness: Explore movement, mindfulness, health, and community at the Santa Cruz Festival

Get ready for a transformative day of wellness, community, and discovery as Downtown Santa Cruz comes alive with the Waves of Wellness: Santa Cruz Festival on October 19th! Taking over Pacific Avenue, Cooper Street, and part of Abbott Square, this festival will fill the heart of the city with movement, mindfulness, and over 27 local […]

UC Santa Cruz celebrates 60 years of leading change

By: Gwen Jourdonnais It all began with a bold vision.  UC Santa Cruz’s founders imagined an institution that would be a departure from the large, impersonal, and inflexible universities of the time. They envisioned a daring intellectual community that pushed boundaries and nurtured creativity, critical thinking, and social and environmental justice. Since opening in 1965, UC […]

Uncork Corralitos 2024: Freedom Rotary to host its third annual garden party fundraiser

Freedom Rotary is thrilled to announce the return of ‘Uncork Corralitos’ Garden Party Fundraiser at Alladin Nursery in Corralitos on October 19th. Attendees will have the opportunity to freely wander through the enchanting gardens of Alladin Nursery while enjoying unlimited tastings of an array of local wines, beer, and cider, while listening to the incredible […]

Estimated $20 million gift to UC Santa Cruz for undergraduate scholarships to support educational excellence, access

By Christy Tall UC Santa Cruz proudly announces the establishment of the Sabatte Family Scholarship. The campus has been notified that it is the beneficiary of approximately $20 million as a term endowment, $13 million of which already has been received. The donation—the single largest monetary gift the university has ever received—will boost the trajectories of […]

Santa Cruz County Fair guide: Tractor parades, drone shows, carnival rides, and live entertainment

And this year’s Santa Cruz County Fair (September 11th-15th) is extra special… because it involves time travel! From Pioneer Days to Modern Ways, the 2024 Fair will be full of fantastic futuristic and old-fashioned experiences for fairgoers. The fairgrounds will host Tractor Parades and Drone Shows. Monster Trucks and Magic Shows. Live Concerts and Livestock. […]

Santa Cruz Community Health celebrates 50 years of fierce care with fundraising gala

Santa Cruz Community Health (SCCH), a leading nonprofit provider of high-quality, affordable, and comprehensive health services to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a fundraising gala at Hotel Paradox in Santa Cruz on Saturday, Oct. 5. Since its founding, SCCH has remained committed to health care as a […]

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