Community Calendar

The sanctuary at St. Mary's by the Sea is now open on Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. You are welcome to visit the church and hear our organist, Dr. Elliot Jones, practice on the glorious Schantz organ. Questions are welcome.

Join the Carmel Orchid Society at its monthly meetings to learn how to grow orchids in our local environment. Meetings are held from 2:00pm to 4:00m on the First Saturday of the Month (except during Months with Social Events) at the Community Church of Carmel Valley. Monthly meetings feature Informative Speakers and an Opportunity to win Orchids, Food and Fun.

The Society also has a Picnic, Excursion and Holiday Dinner as well as sponsoring an Orchid Market in the Fall.

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DATE: First Saturday of the Month (except during Months with Social Events)
TIME: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
LOCATION: Community Church of Monterey Peninsula, 4590 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: More information is available at CarmelOrchidSociety.org

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THE CARMEL ORCHID SOCIETY
A Group of Orchid Enthusiasts based near Carmel, California who enjoy getting together to learn about Orchids and their Culture. We are also dedicated to exposing the public to the beauty and allure of these plants.

P.O. Box 223462, Carmel California 93922-3462
Info@CarmelOrchidSociety.org

Pedacitos: Little Pieces is a deeply intimate collection of stories, reflections, and poetic fragments that speaks to the beauty found in breaking, healing, and becoming whole again. With a voice that is both tender and fierce, Cristal González Ávila gathers the everyday moments we carry - grief, joy, memory, survival, and love—and pieces them together into something luminous.

See More HQ

The first permanent exhibit at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center in 15 years, and the first step towards the Center’s complete renovation. Opening June 13, 2026.

See More HQ is the new, bilingual, interactive control-room for real-time marine and coastal science and solutions in Santa Cruz County.

Unlock new discoveries with Science Research Reels, coastal Audio Booth, Kelp Forest dive and much more.

Santa Cruz Recording Studios Presents: Battle of the Bands 2026
featuring finalists-

Swept to Sea
Perch
Living In Silence
Running With Scissors
Red 40
+special guest winner of 2025 Battle of the Bands:
Rosewood

Tickets Available Now
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/68488726/santa-cruz-recording-presentsbattle-of-the-bands-2026-santa-cruz-the-catalyst-atrium

At the Catalyst Atrium
1011 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA

6 PM doors
$20
16+

Sponsored by Pinup Productions
Fueled by Conspiracy Coffee
Hosted by Wendyspresso

Additional info available at
www.santacruzrecording.com/botb

Join the Carmel Orchid Society at its monthly meetings to learn how to grow orchids in our local environment. Meetings are held from 2:00pm to 4:00m on the First Saturday of the Month (except during Months with Social Events) at the Community Church of Carmel Valley. Monthly meetings feature Informative Speakers and an Opportunity to win Orchids, Food and Fun.

The Society also has a Picnic, Excursion and Holiday Dinner as well as sponsoring an Orchid Market in the Fall.

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DATE: First Saturday of the Month (except during Months with Social Events)
TIME: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
LOCATION: Community Church of Monterey Peninsula, 4590 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: More information is available at CarmelOrchidSociety.org

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THE CARMEL ORCHID SOCIETY
A Group of Orchid Enthusiasts based near Carmel, California who enjoy getting together to learn about Orchids and their Culture. We are also dedicated to exposing the public to the beauty and allure of these plants.

P.O. Box 223462, Carmel California 93922-3462
Info@CarmelOrchidSociety.org

Pedacitos: Little Pieces is a deeply intimate collection of stories, reflections, and poetic fragments that speaks to the beauty found in breaking, healing, and becoming whole again. With a voice that is both tender and fierce, Cristal González Ávila gathers the everyday moments we carry - grief, joy, memory, survival, and love—and pieces them together into something luminous.

See More HQ

The first permanent exhibit at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center in 15 years, and the first step towards the Center’s complete renovation. Opening June 13, 2026.

See More HQ is the new, bilingual, interactive control-room for real-time marine and coastal science and solutions in Santa Cruz County.

Unlock new discoveries with Science Research Reels, coastal Audio Booth, Kelp Forest dive and much more.

The Santa Cruz – Live Oak Glass Pumpkin Patch is celebrating its 10th year in the beautiful heirloom garden of the Live Oak Grange. Come check out the amazing array of glass pumpkins, gourds, and squash blossoms - in every color and every size. We'll even have glass Banana Slugs! Everything is hand-blown in the Davenport studio of Chris Johnson Glass, and a portion of proceeds are donated to the Live Oak Grange to support the work they do to support food security and sustainable agriculture in our community.

This is an all-ages, family-friendly, dog-friendly, and inclusive event, open to all art lovers and pumpkin enthusiasts. Plenty of free parking.

No purchase required – all are welcome to come enjoy the awesome pumpkins (no two are alike!) and the charming beauty of the Grange Gardens.

When: Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday Sept. 27, 10am – 4pm
Location: 1900 17th Ave. Santa Cruz, CA
Out back behind the green Grange Hall, in the Heirloom Garden.

Join the Carmel Orchid Society at its monthly meetings to learn how to grow orchids in our local environment. Meetings are held from 2:00pm to 4:00m on the First Saturday of the Month (except during Months with Social Events) at the Community Church of Carmel Valley. Monthly meetings feature Informative Speakers and an Opportunity to win Orchids, Food and Fun.

The Society also has a Picnic, Excursion and Holiday Dinner as well as sponsoring an Orchid Market in the Fall.

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DATE: First Saturday of the Month (except during Months with Social Events)
TIME: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
LOCATION: Community Church of Monterey Peninsula, 4590 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: More information is available at CarmelOrchidSociety.org

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THE CARMEL ORCHID SOCIETY
A Group of Orchid Enthusiasts based near Carmel, California who enjoy getting together to learn about Orchids and their Culture. We are also dedicated to exposing the public to the beauty and allure of these plants.

P.O. Box 223462, Carmel California 93922-3462
Info@CarmelOrchidSociety.org