Community Calendar

Inspired by the vibrant open-air street bazaars from around the world, Night Market 831 is a lively gathering where friends and families can sip, savor, socialize, dance, shop, and explore. Held in the colorful Sand City Art Park, surrounded by stunning murals, the market creates a unique and inviting atmosphere. Committed to fostering a safe, fun, and inclusive community space, featuring a rotating lineup of local performers, creatives, and entrepreneurs who bring their talents to life each month.

Where: Sand City Art Park, 525 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA 93955

When: Every First Friday of the month, from 5PM to 9PM

Planned Pethood/Animal Balance Spay & Neuter Clinic
May 16, 17 & 18
2260 7th Ave, Santa Cruz

$150 for cats, $300 for dogs or half price for those on public assistance
Includes core vaccines and microchips
https://bit.ly/SpayNeuterSC_May2025 to register

Cabrillo College is proud to host the memorial installation Hostile Terrain 94 at the Watsonville Center in the Spring of 2025. Hostile Terrain 94 is a participatory exhibition created by the Undocumented Migration Project, a non-profit organization that focuses on the social process of immigration and raises awareness through research, education, and outreach.

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The exhibit is composed of approximately 3,800 handwritten toe tags that represent migrants who have died trying to cross the Sonoran Desert from the mid-1990s to 2023. These tags are geolocated on a large wall map of the Arizona-Mexico border, showing the exact locations where human remains were found.

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Location: Cabrillo College Watsonville Center, 318 Union St, Watsonville, CA 95076

Days and hours listed below.

Come enjoy picking organic strawberries and/or blueberries at the UC Santa Cruz Farm! Our delicious, organic berries will be plentiful this spring and we hope you can come enjoy the bounty. Proceeds from u-pick sales support the Center for Agroecology.

Flats and pint containers will be available for a flat rate. Please bring a credit card and smartphone for payment (you will need to scan a QR code). We recommend you wear layers, a hat, sunscreen, and closed-toe shoes you can comfortably move around in. Please park in parking lot 116 on the UC Santa Cruz campus or take public transportation. For directions to the farm, visit https://agroecology.ucsc.edu/visit/directions.html.

Watsonville Wetlands Watch will host their Annual Spring Native Plant Sale on Saturday, May 17th, from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Fitz Wetlands Educational Resource Center at Pajaro Valley High School located at 500 Harkins Slough Road in Watsonville. The sale will feature native and drought tolerant plants, grown by interns, volunteers, and staff, that attract birds, bees, and butterflies and help save water.

Hundreds of plants spanning dozens of species will be available for purchase. The Monterey Bay Master Gardeners will be at the event to answer gardening questions, and Watsonville Wetland Watch’s youth Wetland Stewards will host a table of interactive activities. Guests will be able to tour an on-site native plant demonstration garden at the Resource Center. For more information and to view the list of available plants, visit www.watsonvillewetlandswatch.org.

For over 30 years, Watsonville Wetlands Watch has been committed to the preservation, restoration, and appreciation of the sloughs of the Pajaro Valley. Proceeds from the plant sale support their on-going wetlands restoration and education programs in Watsonville, which restore habitat across more than 1,000 acres of wetlands, uplands, and trails, reach over 6,000 students each year with hands-on outdoor learning, host community habitat restoration and tree planting events, and preserve wetlands and natural places for wildlife and people.

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Saturday Shakespeare in Santa Cruz Presents
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Saturday mornings
2025 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24
10:00 a.m. Aptos Library Community Room (in person)
and on Zoom
Format: The 1st hour will be spent in conversation
with a guest speaker, and during the 2nd hour volunteers
will read aloud part of the play. During the final session
a film will be presented.
For INFORMATION, ZOOM LINK, or to BE A READER,
contact: saturdayshakespeare@gmail.com

Guest Speakers / Film Presentation
April 26: Michael Warren, Emeritus Professor of Literature, UC Santa Cruz,
former dramaturg for Santa Cruz Shakespeare. Readings: Act 1, Scenes 1 & 2
May 3: Julia Lupton, Distinguished Professor of English and Comparative
Literature at UC Irvine, dramaturg for UCI’s New Swan Summer Festival.
Readings: Act 2, Scenes 1 & 2; Act 3, Scene 1
May 10: Charles Pasternak, actor, director, Artistic Director of Santa Cruz
Shakespeare. Readings: Act 3, Scene 2 Act 4, Scene 1
May 17: Sean Keilen, Professor of Literature, UC Santa Cruz; founding
Director of Shakespeare Workshop, Santa Cruz Shakespeare dramaturg.
Readings: Act 4, Scene 2; Act 5, Scene 1
May 24: Film directed by Michael Homan & starring Christian Bale, Rupert Ev

The 1st hour will be spent in conversation with a guest speaker, and during the 2nd hour volunteers will read aloud part of the play. During the final session a film will be presented.

For INFORMATION, ZOOM LINK, or to BE A READER, contact: saturdayshakespeare@gmail.com

You don’t need a yard to have a garden! Grow bags turn any space, from a porch to a driveway, into a portable edible garden. With coaching from the UC Master Gardeners, you’ll learn how to plant and nurture vegetables to get a great harvest. Each household gets: 2 grow bags, potting soil, and a choice of vegetable and flower plants. Children will have a garden activity.
Registration is required as spaces are limited. You can only register for one workshop. Choose either the English Language workshop from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, or the Spanish language workshop 11:30 AM - 1:00
PM.

Register at: https://forms.office.com/g/t7px92QrJq

For more information, contact Kate at KathrynB@ci.salinas.ca.us
¿Preguntas? Contacte a William al WillamS@ci.salinas.ca.us

Experience a high-energy, hands-on celebration where cutting-edge technology meets human creativity. Engage with groundbreaking ideas, interactive exhibits, and a vibrant atmosphere filled with excitement. Step into the future and celebrate the power of innovation in a way that is engaging, inspiring, and unforgettable! 
🚀 AI vs. Human Film Showdown – Test your instincts and decide whether a film was created by AI or a human.​
🏆 Unveil the winner of the Sparknify Humanity Award — Will AI capture the essence of humanity this year?​​
💡 Meet Frontier-Tech Innovators – Connect with frontier technology startup founders and tech visionaries in a dynamic setting.
🤖 Experience the Future – Explore next-gen robots, AI-driven creations, and handcrafted human ingenuity.
🎭 Live Tech-Infused Performances – A mesmerizing fusion of art, technology, and interactivity.
🍔 Indulge & Immerse – Enjoy unique food and drinks while soaking in the festival atmosphere. Free Admission (Reservation Required at sparknify.com)
Film Festival
Make Your Guess. Film by Human or AI?
Featuring over a dozen short film finalists — either created by human producers or generated by AI algorithms — you, the audience, take on the challenge of guessing who created each film and selecting the ultimate winner. Cast your vote right after each screening for a chance to win incredible prizes!
Tech Talks
Gain valuable insights and invest the future
Gain insights from startup founders and big tech visionaries leading advancements in AI, robotics, and automation. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, forge valuable connections, and explore investments shaping the future of innovation.
Night Market
Cutting Edge Tech and Handcrafted Goods
Step into a vibrant night market brimming with vendors showcasing cutting-edge technology and handcrafted treasures. Hear inspiring stories from startup founders revolutionizing the AI industry and artisans sharing their journeys of expressing human creativity.
Food & Drinks
Grab Your Meal and Enjoy the Atmosphere
Indulge in a culinary experience with some of the finest vendors serving a wide range of unique and delicious food and drinks. Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening filled with flavor and ambiance— grab your meal and enjoy the short films by either human or AI.
Human vs. AI Tech Fair & Film Festival
May 17, 2025  Saturday  11am-7pm
Plug & Play Tech Center @ 440 N. Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Free Admission - Reservation Required at https://www.sparknify.com/2025-makerfair