Community Calendar

Celine Grenier is returning to a UCSC Sesnon Gallery at Porter College fifty years after her senior show there for her Studio Art BA. There have been many periods and media explored over those five decades. The art reflects both the light and the dark of life in our times.

Gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm

Closest parking lots to the Gallery are #124 and #125 at Porter College. Additional parking at Lot #126, the Performing Arts lot, off Heller Drive on the right side. Park Mobile Permits are required 7 days a week on campus lots. https://sesnongalleries.ucsc.edu/visit/

In honor of the City of Santa Cruz’s official “Yoga For All Movement Day” proclamation—recognizing the local nonprofit’s mission to make yoga and mindfulness practices accessible to all communities impacted  by trauma—Yoga For All Movement (YFAM) will host the first annual Yoga For All Day festival in Downtown Santa Cruz on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

The inaugural free event will transform Pacific Avenue, which will be closed at Cooper Street, into a vibrant hub for healing and connection. Attendees will experience trauma-informed yoga and meditation, live music, sound baths, and mindfulness activities for the whole family, fostering an inclusive community space centered on equity and wellness.

Join us for conversations in music with Anna Geniushene presented by Musikiwest and Carmel Music Society.

3D Entrepreneurs Club – Free 2-Hour Intro Workshop for Kids (Ages 8–12)
Online after-school program for kids ages 8–12. Empower your child’s creativity and confidence through fun, hands-on learning. Invent toys and products with 3D printing.

Participate with your child in-person or online. Limited seats — register at www.3de.club/workshop.

Location: NextSpace Coworking (opposite Abbott Square, Downtown Santa Cruz ) or Online via Zoom
Time: In-Person: 4–6 PM | Online: 2–4 PM
Questions / Volunteer Interest: info@3de.club

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The Monterey Peninsula Sunrise Rotary Club will present its 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula, 600 Camino El Estero at Webster Street in Monterey.
Back by popular demand, the annual fundraiser will feature some of the area’s top chili chef teams competing for fabulous prizes and bragging rights. Guests will enjoy an evening filled with live and silent auctions, a 50/50 raffle, wine tasting, games, prizes, and lively entertainment — all while supporting the Rotary Club’s mission of “Service Above Self.”

Proceeds from the Chili Cook-Off benefit the Monterey Peninsula Sunrise Rotary Club Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID #27-4901059). Funds raised will support both local and international humanitarian projects. Locally, the Club provides scholarships for students, youth leadership programs, food security efforts, and community development initiatives. Globally, Rotary International continues to focus on polio eradication, access to clean water, health care, and education.

“This event brings together community spirit, great food, and a cause that makes a lasting impact,” said Rachel who would be the best person to quote? First and last name and title. “Every ticket sold and every bowl of chili enjoyed helps us continue projects that change lives here on the Monterey Peninsula and across the globe.”

The Monterey Peninsula Sunrise Rotary Club will present its 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula, 600 Camino El Estero at Webster Street in Monterey.
Back by popular demand, the annual fundraiser will feature some of the area’s top chili chef teams competing for fabulous prizes and bragging rights. Guests will enjoy an evening filled with live and silent auctions, a 50/50 raffle, wine tasting, games, prizes, and lively entertainment — all while supporting the Rotary Club’s mission of “Service Above Self.”

Proceeds from the Chili Cook-Off benefit the Monterey Peninsula Sunrise Rotary Club Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID #27-4901059). Funds raised will support both local and international humanitarian projects. Locally, the Club provides scholarships for students, youth leadership programs, food security efforts, and community development initiatives. Globally, Rotary International continues to focus on polio eradication, access to clean water, health care, and education.

“This event brings together community spirit, great food, and a cause that makes a lasting impact,” said Rachel who would be the best person to quote? First and last name and title. “Every ticket sold and every bowl of chili enjoyed helps us continue projects that change lives here on the Monterey Peninsula and across the globe.”

The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History will host its annual Night Owl event on October 11, 2025 from 7-10pm.

Guests 21 and up are invited to spend a night at the Museum with drinks from Alvarado Street Brewery and Scheid Winery, food from Julia’s Vegetarian Restaurant and Krusty Dogz, meet the current artist in residence Wesley Haack and explore his woodblock art, put on a detective’s cap and solve a murder mystery, create floral bookmarks and jade rings to take home, play a mad scientist, get a tarot reading from Mayari Metaphysical, and do even more for a good cause.

A raffle for the evening features multiple high-end prizes including a stay at Chaminade Resort, dinner for two at Coastal Kitchen, private yoga sessions at Salty Soul, and a wide variety of other experiences and treats.

Night Owl, the Museum’s major fundraising event of the year, supports Museum programming and events including free admission to all Monterey County residents, free Science Saturdays, K-12 field trips, and more.

Those who want to enjoy an extra level of exclusive fun can also purchase VIP tickets, which give them entry to the event 1.5 hours ahead of the main night. Admission to VIP includes pours from Twisted Roots Winery, bites from Pacific Coast Catering, a special science show, live music, and extra special meet and greets with reptiles from the Bay Area Herpetological Society.

“Night Owl offers guests the opportunity to see some of the coolest, craziest, and spookiest parts of the natural world against a backdrop of incredible music, drinks, and friends.” Says Noelle Fletcher, the Museum’s Marketing and Events Manager, “You get to choose your own adventure and learn about light waves while applying blacklight paint, create a jade ring using physics, meet and learn about snakes, tarantulas, and more, all with delicious drinks in hand, and know that everything you purchase creates opportunities for the Museum to continue serving the community over the next year.”

The event will feature VIP early access from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., followed by general admission festivities from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Details about the evening’s entertainment, culinary offerings, and program highlights can be found at: Night Owl 2025 — Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

Proceeds from Night Owl benefit the Museum’s core educational programs, endangered monarch butterfly conservation efforts, and preservation of iconic exhibits including Sandy the Whale and more.

SAVE THE DATE: Night Owl 2025
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025
VIP Access: 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Main Event: 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Upcoming Events at the Museum:

Field Sketching Workshops: Continue October 12, learn more at www.pgmuseum.org

First Friday: October 3, Kirsten Carlson artist Meet & Greet, 6:00-8:00pm, learn more about Kirsten, KiRSTEN CARLSON | FATHOM iT STUDIOS

Night Owl: October 11, VIP 5:30-7:00pm, General 7:00-10:00pm, Learn more & get tickets: Night Owl 2025 — Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

Firewise Garden Panel: 10/23, 5:30-7:00pm

Queer History Trivia Night: 10/24, 6:00-8:00pm

Spooky Science Saturday; 10/25, 10:00am-3:00pm

History on Tap: 11/13, 5:30-7:30pm

Find Wonder on Wheels, our mobile museum at libraries all over Monterey County on Wednesday afternoons

About the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

In 1883, the Museum opened its doors among the first wave of natural history museums in America. Naturalists of this era began a national tradition of hands-on science education and nature preservation, a tradition the Museum has continued for over 140 years. The Museum’s mission is to inspire discovery, wonder, and stewardship of our cultural and natural world. The Museum supports conservation, scientific literacy, co-curation, and deep learning towards a resilient community and sustainable future. Their work is made possible, in part, by the following generous donors: American Water Charitable Foundation, City of Pacific Grove, Community Foundation for Monterey County, Harden Foundation, Helen Johnson Endowment Funds, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, and Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund. The Museum is open to the public Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm. For more information visit www.pgmuseum.org.

WHEN:
September 27, 28, October 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 18, and 19, 2025
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

An Enemy of the Pueblo is a compelling drama by acclaimed playwright Josefina López. Set in the close-knit community of Milagros, the play follows the Del Rio family as they navigate complex social pressures and personal convictions. When the Del Rio family uncovers a secret that threatens their town's future, loyalties are tested, ghosts emerge from the past, and the line between hero and traitor becomes dangerously blurred.

With López's powerful dialogue and magical realism, An Enemy of the Pueblo is a thought-provoking, cultural exploration of how the fear of being ostracized can either silence the truth or inspire extraordinary courage. Full of complex characters and emotional depth, this riveting play examines how both personal ghosts and community pressure can influence our most crucial decisions, and ultimately asks what price we're willing to pay for standing up for what's right. Don't miss this gripping drama of courage, corruption, and the price of speaking truth to power!

Join us for Holiday Fun & Shopping! | Free Admission

It's time for WTG's Annual Holiday Boutique. Come and explore what you can discover at our event. You might also run into friends you haven't seen in a while. It will be a fun place to spend Sunday afternoon.

Enjoy Arts & Crafts, Gift Certificates, Gift Baskets, Theme Baskets, Plants, Succulents, Food, QUILTS, and much more!

Where: Kizuka Hall (150 Blackburn St, Watsonville)
When: Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Join us on Tuesday, October 14th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm for The Great PUP-kin Contest at the Carmel Mission Inn’s Dog Bar!

90.3 KAZU-FM’s MaryJane Peters will be our Emcee for an Evening that is sure to be filled with Adorable-costumed Dogs, Great Music, Raffles, Food and Drink (available for purchase).

There are Four Dog Costume Contests with a limit of 15 Contestants per Category:
• Small Dogs (25 pounds and under)
• Medium Dogs (26 pounds to 50 pounds)
• Large Dogs (51 pounds and over)
• Dog/Owner Duo

There will also be Raffle Prizes. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase ($5.00 each; 6 for $10.00; 15 for $50.00; 25 for $100.00) from a wide variety of local businesses including:
• Diggidy Dog
• Carmel Dog Shop
• DOGMA
• Dawn’s Dream
• Di Tierra Vineyards
• All-Starr Pup Camp, and many more!

The Costume Contest will begin at approximately 6:15pm so be sure to arrive on time to get your pup ready to strut their stuff across the stage.

All Costume Entrants MUST PRE-REGISTER (there will be NO “night of” Registration at the event). Each entrant is $25.00.

Multiple Dogs (group costume, for example) can be registered as ONE ENTRANCE as long as all the dogs are (roughly) in the same category and they will walk the stage together. Costume Contest Winners will be decided by the audience with prizes of hotel stays up for grabs!

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DATE: Tuesday, October 14th
TIME: 5:00pm to 8:00pm
LOCATION: Carmel Mission Inn, 3665 Rio Road, Carmel-by-The-Sea
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Additional Information and Registration is available at https://animalfriendsrescue.org/pages/paws-around-town. All proceeds benefit Animal Friends Rescue Project.

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ANIMAL FRIENDS RESCUE PROJECT

OUR MISSION:
We are dedicated to finding good permanent homes for abandoned, stray, and abused companion animals and ending the pet overpopulation crisis through focused spay/neuter programs. We work with our local community and animal shelters to identify and assist the dogs and cats most in need of a helping hand.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
• OFFICE: 161 Fountain Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950
• MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 51083 Pacific Grove, CA, 93950
• PHONE NUMBER: (831) 333-0722
• EMAIL ADDRESS: info@animalfriendsrescue.org