Community Calendar

Foggy Moon is 2/3 Full!Register TODAY!Please join us on October 31-November 2, 2025, for our 9th Foggy Moon Contra Dance Weekend, in beautiful Monterey, California!Featuring the amazing talent of:The Stringrays! & Countercurrent! with callers Lisa Greenleaf & Alexandra Deis-Lauby!

Holst’s best-known composition The Planets evokes planetary gods such as War, Peace, and Magic in an unforgettably powerful orchestral experience. Hindemith’s legendary viola concerto Der Schwanendreher features rising star viola virtuoso Emad Zolfaghari. We also will present the much-anticipated world premiere of Voices by Santa Cruz native Benjamin Goodwin.

CLASSICAL SERIES CONCERT 2
The Planets
Benjamin Goodwin: World Premiere of Voices
Paul Hindemith: Der Schwanendreher
Gustav Holst: The Planets

FEATURED SOLOIST
Emad Zolfaghari, viola

Please the note separate locations for each performance.

CONCERT DATES
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM, Civic Auditorium
Doors open at 6:00 PM | Pre-concert talk at 6:30 PM
Concert duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM, Henry J. Mello Center
Doors open at 12:45 PM | Pre-concert talk at 1:00 PM
Concert duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

OPEN REHEARSAL
Friday, October 31, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM (doors open at 7 PM) Learn more about open rehearsals here.

SPONSORS
Concert Sponsors: Garth Illingworth in memory of Wendy Illingworth; Nancy Van Natta in memory of John Dickinson

Concert Co-Sponsors: Angela Chesnut, Lesley Harris

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

Shake It Señora invites you to build community through joyful movement. Zumba workouts are offered T/Th&S begin August 5 at 8:30am at N Space Dance Studio, 170 Central Ave. Your first class is free when you mention this announcement. Learn more at ShakeItSenora.com or text Tracy at (919)995-55574.

Free Paper Shredding Event! Dispose of your confidential documents at our free Paper Shredding Event at City Hall Parking Lot on Saturday, November 1st, 9am-1pm. A maximum of 3 standard size banker boxes (10″x 12″x 15″) per household for City of Santa Cruz residents only. The Shred event lasts until 1 p.m. or until the truck is full, whichever comes first. We hope to see you there!

The SACAPEX 2025 Stamp Show, taking place on November 1-2, 2025, at the Sacramento Elks Lodge #6, offers an exciting opportunity for both beginner and advanced philatelists. This event features 20 dealers, including the United States Postal Service (USPS), showcasing a wide range of stamps, covers, and philatelic materials, as well as Stamp Exhibits. Whether you're just starting your collection or are a seasoned expert, SACAPEX 2025 promises a fantastic environment for buying, selling, and trading stamps, as well as learning from knowledgeable dealers and enthusiasts. Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow collectors and discover unique items to enhance your collection!

Soul Collage is an insightful, incredible, dynamic activity. A collage is a powerful visual tool to focus your intentions; create a collage of images that will express your visions, your desires, your dreams and goals. Collage speaks to the subconscious which invites and allows incredible miracles to happen, dreams to manifest, goals to be realized, and our visions to become real. This is a playful process of creative fun. It might becomes one of your favorite past times, and now it is happening every first Saturday of the month!

There will be a short PowerPoint presentation of collages. You are welcome to bring images and personal photos, sharp scissors, and magazines. Everything else will be provided including more magazines

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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Holst’s best-known composition The Planets evokes planetary gods such as War, Peace, and Magic in an unforgettably powerful orchestral experience. Hindemith’s legendary viola concerto Der Schwanendreher features rising star viola virtuoso Emad Zolfaghari. We also will present the much-anticipated world premiere of Voices by Santa Cruz native Benjamin Goodwin.

CLASSICAL SERIES CONCERT 2
The Planets
Benjamin Goodwin: World Premiere of Voices
Paul Hindemith: Der Schwanendreher
Gustav Holst: The Planets

FEATURED SOLOIST
Emad Zolfaghari, viola

CONCERT DATES
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM, Civic Auditorium
Doors open at 6:00 PM | Pre-concert talk at 6:30 PM
Concert duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM, Henry J. Mello Center
Doors open at 12:45 PM | Pre-concert talk at 1:00 PM
Concert duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

OPEN REHEARSAL
Friday, October 31, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM (doors open at 7 PM) Learn more about open rehearsals here.

SPONSORS
Concert Sponsors: Garth Illingworth in memory of Wendy Illingworth; Nancy Van Natta in memory of John Dickinson

Concert Co-Sponsors: Angela Chesnut, Lesley Harris

Chamber Music Monterey Bay (CMMB) announces its 59th season, presenting five evening concerts by world-class ensembles at the historic Sunset Center in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Concerts will be held on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., preceded by complimentary pre-concert lectures at 6:30 p.m., offering audiences deeper engagement with the repertoire and performers.

The 2025–2026 season continues CMMB’s mission to enrich the cultural life of the Central Coast by presenting exceptional chamber music performances, commissioning new works, and supporting community education and outreach initiatives. This season reflects CMMB’s dual commitment to preserving the legacy of chamber music while advancing its evolution through contemporary voices.

SEASON OPENING CONCERT
Escher String Quartet with Luke Fleming, Viola
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. | Sunset Center, Carmel
Free pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m.

The season begins with the Escher String Quartet, internationally acclaimed for its nuanced interpretations and praised as “truly exceptional” (The Guardian). They will be joined by Luke Fleming, violist and Artistic Director, Manhattan Chamber Players, in a program that traverses centuries.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – String Quartet in E-flat Major, K. 428
Chris Rogerson – String Quintet (2025) – A CMMB co-commission and West Coast premiere
Johannes Brahms – String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111
This performance highlights CMMB’s continued leadership in commissioning new works, bridging tradition and innovation for future generations.

About Chamber Music Monterey Bay

Founded in 1966, Chamber Music Monterey Bay is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to presenting a world-class concert series, commissioning new works, and offering education and outreach that makes chamber music accessible to diverse communities. Its programming reflects a commitment to artistic excellence, cultural stewardship, and education for audiences of all ages.