Community Calendar

Pre-register for our Annual Harvest Festival! Each purchase will serve as one ticket to the 2025 Harvest Festival. Be sure to save your email confirmation as this will serve as your ticket to the festival.

Highlights include:
• Live Music
• Food Vendors
• An Apple Pie-baking Contest
• Hands-on Workshops
• Activities for Kids and more!

Bicycling, car pooling, ride sharing, and public transportation are encouraged as parking is limited. If you drive to the event, please plan to park in UCSC Lot #104 (East Remote parking lot) and walk or take a complimentary shuttle to the farm. There will be directional signage to help you get to the correct parking lot and farm entrances.

Please do not harvest any of the crops on the farm during your visit. The crops grown on the farm feed students in need and support our research and programming.

We encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle to save plastic and stay hydrated! Pets are not allowed on the UC Santa Cruz campus (with the exception of Service Animals).

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DATE: Saturday, October 18th
TIME: 11:00am to 3:00pm
LOCATION: Carmel Mission Inn, 3665 Rio Road, Carmel-by-The-Sea
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Harvest Festival General Admission is $5.00
• Free Admission for Children under 12 Years of Age, UCSC, Hartnell and Cabrillo College Students with a valid Student ID, & Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden Members.

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The Harvest Festival is presented by the UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology, the Food Systems Working Group, Measure 43 and Life Lab.

Contact agroecology@ucsc.edu for more Information or to Request Accommodations.

Salinas Pride is celebrating 15 Years of Pride on Saturday, October 11with A Very Queer Quinceañera from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Heirloom Pizza in Downtown Salinas! 🎉 Don’t miss this night of cultura, community & queer joy which feature renowned Poet & Activist Yosimar Reyes as the Master of Ceremonies and include several drag performances, DJ and more.

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

Medical professionals at Salinas Valley Health are urging people to get their annual flu shot this season. The organization is holding a series of free community clinics to help eliminate any financial burden for families and to increase easy access to vaccination opportunities for all segments of the population. No appointment is needed.

“We must keep our guard up going into the winter flu season,” says Pete Delgado, president/CEO of Salinas Valley Health. “We face the double threat of the latest COVID-19 variants along with the annual flu virus. Now is the time to be proactive and partner with us to protect your entire family.”

Salinas Valley Health has a long history of teaming up with the County of Monterey Health Department to hold free flu-shot clinics at various locations. Nurses and staff from Salinas Valley Health volunteer to support this annual health and well-being initiative. The flu vaccine is safe and the most effective way to prevent getting the flu. In addition, the CDC has determined the flu and COVID-19 vaccine are safe and effective when administered at the same time.

Registered nurses from Salinas Valley Health along with nursing students from Hartnell College will be administrating the free vaccines on a first come, first serve basis and quantities are limited. You can find more information on the free flu clinics at www.svmh.com/vaccinations-save-lives/ or by calling Salinas Valley Health at 831-759-1890.

Medical professionals at Salinas Valley Health are urging people to get their annual flu shot this season. The organization is holding a series of free community clinics to help eliminate any financial burden for families and to increase easy access to vaccination opportunities for all segments of the population. No appointment is needed.

“We must keep our guard up going into the winter flu season,” says Pete Delgado, president/CEO of Salinas Valley Health. “We face the double threat of the latest COVID-19 variants along with the annual flu virus. Now is the time to be proactive and partner with us to protect your entire family.”

Salinas Valley Health has a long history of teaming up with the County of Monterey Health Department to hold free flu-shot clinics at various locations. Nurses and staff from Salinas Valley Health volunteer to support this annual health and well-being initiative. The flu vaccine is safe and the most effective way to prevent getting the flu. In addition, the CDC has determined the flu and COVID-19 vaccine are safe and effective when administered at the same time.

Registered nurses from Salinas Valley Health along with nursing students from Hartnell College will be administrating the free vaccines on a first come, first serve basis and quantities are limited. You can find more information on the free flu clinics at www.svmh.com/vaccinations-save-lives/ or by calling Salinas Valley Health at 831-759-1890.

Medical professionals at Salinas Valley Health are urging people to get their annual flu shot this season. The organization is holding a series of free community clinics to help eliminate any financial burden for families and to increase easy access to vaccination opportunities for all segments of the population. No appointment is needed.

“We must keep our guard up going into the winter flu season,” says Pete Delgado, president/CEO of Salinas Valley Health. “We face the double threat of the latest COVID-19 variants along with the annual flu virus. Now is the time to be proactive and partner with us to protect your entire family.”

Salinas Valley Health has a long history of teaming up with the County of Monterey Health Department to hold free flu-shot clinics at various locations. Nurses and staff from Salinas Valley Health volunteer to support this annual health and well-being initiative. The flu vaccine is safe and the most effective way to prevent getting the flu. In addition, the CDC has determined the flu and COVID-19 vaccine are safe and effective when administered at the same time.

Registered nurses from Salinas Valley Health along with nursing students from Hartnell College will be administrating the free vaccines on a first come, first serve basis and quantities are limited. You can find more information on the free flu clinics at www.svmh.com/vaccinations-save-lives/ or by calling Salinas Valley Health Health Promotion Department at 831-759-1890.

Get ready for some Frightful Fun by the Sea!

California State Parks invites the community to celebrate the spooky season at Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds with an Afternoon of Halloween Activities for All Ages.

Join us at 3:00pm to discover the Mysterious and “Spooky” Creatures of the Monterey Bay. Learn about fascinating Marine Animals with eerie Adaptations that help them survive in the deep sea. Afterward, unleash your creativity with Pumpkin Decorating, then gather around a warm Campfire to roast S’mores and enjoy a cozy Autumn Evening along the beautiful Asilomar coast.

Reservations are strongly encouraged.

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DATE: Saturday, October 18th
TIME: 3:00pm to 5:00pm
LOCATION: Asilomar Hotel and Conference Grounds Barbecue Area, 800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Additional Information and Registration is available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1783012902589?aff=oddtdtcreator

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This family-friendly event is free and open to the Public. All supplies for activities will be provided & Costumes are encouraged!

Come celebrate the Season, connect with Nature, and enjoy some Seaside Halloween Fun!

The City of Marina is thrilled to celebrate its 50th Anniversary, commemorating a Half Century of History, Growth and Community! To honor this milestone, the City is hosting a series of festivities throughout the month, including a community celebration, resident recognition opportunities, a photo contest and volunteer activities.

“Fifty years ago, Marina began as a small but determined community, and today it stands as a city full of promise and possibility,” said Marina Mayor Bruce Carlos Delgado. “Our 50th Anniversary is a celebration of everyone who has called this city home and contributed to its story. Our past, present and future are connected through a shared pride in this community, defined by diversity, resilience and heart.”

The Centerpiece Anniversary Event will take place Saturday, October 18th, from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm at Vista Del Camino (the Marina Village Shopping Center Parking Lot). The City invites residents and visitors alike to come enjoy live entertainment, including live music with Sea.LVL and Shannon and The Night Divers, along with great food, family-friendly fun, local vendors, a beer, wine and cider garden and more!

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SEEKING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION INCLUDING NOMINATIONS, PHOTO SUBMISSIONS AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT

As part of the celebration, the City is honoring longtime residents who have helped shape Marina’s story. Community members are invited to nominate residents who have lived in Marina for 50 years or more for special recognition. Nominations can include stories, contributions and memories that highlight their impact on the community.

The City is also inviting residents to share their favorite photos that capture the beauty, spirit and sense of community that define Marina. Submissions may be featured publicly and are eligible for prizes. In addition to current photos, a special Historical Category will highlight images taken 25 or more years ago, showcasing Marina’s rich history. Photo submissions are due by October 26th.

Just as community contributions have built Marina over the past 50 years, Community Support is essential to make this celebration a success. The City is seeking volunteers to assist with event setup, guest check-in, activity booths, performer coordination, and more.

Like the community contributions that have built the City of Marina throughout its history, community support is needed in preparation for the 50th Anniversary event festivities. Volunteers will support event setup, greet guests, assist at activity booths, guide performers and more.

You can register at https://www.cityofmarina.org/FormCenter/Recreation-Cultural-Services-9/Vendor-Opportunity-57 to join our Army of Volunteers!

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DATE: Saturday, October 18th
TIME: 12:00pm to 5:00pm
LOCATION: Vista Del Camino (the Marina Village Shopping Center Parking Lot)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please visit https://www.cityofmarina.org/1416/Marinas-50th-Anniversay-Celebration for additional information.Please visit https://www.cityofmarina.org/FormCenter/Recreation-Cultural-Services-9/Vendor-Opportunity-57 to voluteer.

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This is a special milestone in Marina’s history, and the City is excited to look back fondly on its history and look forward to the future with the community. Join us in celebrating the City of Marina’s 50 years of vibrancy and the years of success to come.