The Cocoanut Grove buzzed with excitement as employees lined up for tickets, laughter echoing through the room as coworkers cheered each other on—all in the name of giving back. Bay Federal Credit Union employees had gathered for more than just an evening of fun. They were rallying to support their community. The occasion? The Credit […]
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Volunteer, celebrate, advocate: 10 ways to connect for good this month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — and the perfect time to volunteer! Giving back is one of the best ways to boost your well-being, helping reduce stress, ease loneliness, build purpose, and strengthen your sense of connection. With over 180 volunteer opportunities through the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, there’s truly something for […]
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Rhythmically trained sea lion at UCSC returns for an encore — and performs as well as humans
By Mike Peña Animal research on biomusicality, which looks at whether different species are capable of behaving in ways that show they recognize aspects of music, including rhythm and beat, remains a tantalizing field at the intersection of biology and psychology. Now, the highly trained California sea lion at UC Santa Cruz who achieved global fame […]
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Reimagining Huckleberry Finn: National Book Award-winning author Percival Everett to speak on campus May 4
By Dan White Acclaimed novelist Percival Everett will step onto the stage of the Quarry Amphitheater at UC Santa Cruz this weekend for a highly anticipated conversation with Professor Vilashini Cooppan as part of The Humanities Institute’s Deep Read. At the center of this event is James, Everett’s searing, funny and inventive 2024 National Book Award-winning novel, […]
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Santa Cruz Montessori celebrates 60th anniversary
This year Santa Cruz Montessori, a school for children 18 months to 14 years, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The school was founded in 1964 by a group of parents looking for preschool for their young children, and has expanded since then. The school now sits on two spacious campuses in Aptos. SCM has long […]
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Santa Cruz Symphony presents Mozart’s Requiem with live performances May 3 & 4
This May, the Santa Cruz Symphony is preparing to close its 2024–25 classical concert series with a powerful and emotionally charged finale. On May 3 and 4, the Symphony will take the stage alongside the Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus and four stellar vocalists to perform one of the most iconic works in classical music history—Mozart’s Requiem […]
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Lookout PM: Weekender, UCSC and 4/20, bringing the dire wolf ‘back to life,’ and Cummings’ bid to remain on the Coastal Commission
Welcome to Thursday night’s Lookout PM. Be sure to sign up for our breaking news email alerts here and take advantage of our breaking news texts by signing up here. Weekender: FashionTeens, 4/20 x Easter and farewell to the indomitable Tammi Brown Get the download on Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment from Lookout’s man about town, Wallace […]
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UCSC Alumni Reunion Weekend: Alumna to honor beloved founding faculty member through art
By Haneen Zain When Cheryl Doering arrived at UC Santa Cruz in the mid-1960s, the campus was still in its infancy—just a few buildings nestled among the redwoods, and no official art major to speak of. A member of one of the university’s early graduating classes in 1970, Cheryl was among the first students who helped […]
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April is for action: 10 ways to be the difference in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County’s nonprofit safety net is being stretched to the breaking point. Across our county, nearly every nonprofit is facing unprecedented challenges—historic budget cuts, rising costs, and an increased demand for services. Organizations that provide food, housing, education, mental health support, and community connection are being pushed to do more with less, just as […]
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Strength in community, power in action: Volunteer with Community Bridges this April
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the power of giving back and the strength we build when we take action together. At Community Bridges, we believe that real change happens when individuals come together to support their neighbors. Whether it’s delivering meals, mentoring youth, or ensuring families have access to nutritious food, […]