Community Calendar

SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC on June 26, 27 and 28 the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter, 2260 7th Ave.
​Cost is $15 for cats and $129 for dogs. Sign up for an appointment!
https://bit.ly/SpayNeuterSC_June2026
Payment is due at sign up. To pay in cash, visit the shelter during business hours.

Includes core vaccines and microchip and dog license.

Gilroy Downtown Farmer's Market brought to you by West Coast Farmer's Market Association

This summer, give her more than just a camp—give her confidence, community, and skills that last a lifetime.

First Tee — Monterey County’s Girls Golf Summer Camp blends golf fundamentals with leadership, teamwork, and character development in a fun, supportive environment. Whether she’s picking up a club for the first time or building on existing skills, every participant is encouraged to grow—on and off the course.

Dates: June 8 – July 31
No Camp: July 3
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Ages & skill levels welcome

Spots are limited. Register today and be part of something meaningful.

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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.

Join us for the highly anticipated 21st International Sea Glass Festival, hosted this year at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course in Monterey, California, on June 27-28, 2026, in the Regency Ballroom. Experience an inspiring weekend surrounded by exquisite sea glass artistry, engaging presentations, children's activities, collector's corner, and the relaxed coastal elegance of one of Monterey’s premier resort destinations.

The International Sea Glass Association (ISGA), a nonprofit founded in 2005, is dedicated to supporting sea and beach glass collectors while fostering education and community. Its mission is to promote the value of genuine, naturally weathered sea and beach glass and to advocate for the preservation and restoration of coastlines and waterways around the world.

Explore extraordinary creations crafted by talented artists and gain deeper insight into the fascinating world of sea and beach glass through expert-led presentations. Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply curious, you'll find endless opportunities to discover unique treasures and support the artists who bring them to life. Be sure to participate in our exciting Sea Glass Contest, where you can showcase your own sea glass, washed ashore bottles, toys, or pottery shards.

The Emerging Composers Intensive (ECI) at Hidden Valley Music Seminars brings together 10 composers or a festival of creative collaboration. Guided by renowned composition and performance faculty, each participant develops a new chamber work which are professionally rehearsed, performed, and recorded in scenic Carmel Valley, CA. Experience the exciting future of classical music with a week of seminars, open rehearsals and concerts! All ECI events are being presented free to public as a gift from Hidden Valley to our community!

Saturday June 27, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Open Rehearsals (Theatre)

Sunday June 28, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Seminar with Sarah Kirkland Snider, Composition Faculty - Co-Artistic Director of New Amsterdam Records (Dance Studio)

Monday June 29, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Seminar with Alistair Coleman, Composition Faculty - 2023-25 Composer-in-Residence of Young Concert Artists (Dance Studio)

Tuesday June 30, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Seminar with Amy Beth Kristen, Composition Faculty - Juilliard School and the Curtis Institute of Music (Dance Studio)

Tuesday June 30, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Cindy's "Charm School" of Community Building, Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu, Violin & Program Director (Waddell Center building)

Thursday July 2, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Seminar with Sarah Kirkland Snider: the Recording Industry, Composition Faculty - Co-Artistic Director of New Amsterdam Records (Dance Studio)

Friday July 3, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Seminar with Steven Mackey, Composition Faculty - Princeton University and the Curtis Institute of Music(Waddell Center building)

Be Seen. Be Involved. Be Part of It.

Sponsor the Jewish Food Festival and Carmel Jewish Film Festival and align your business with two of the community’s most meaningful cultural events.

Visibility. Community. Connection.

Combined sponsorships start at $450

Join us at our SUMMER READING PROGRAM READ-IN on Sunday, June 28th, from 3:00–5:00. Come to Bookshop Santa Cruz to read your summer reading books with other readers. We'll have cookies and prizes!

A Home on the Range: The Jewish Chicken Ranchers of Petaluma
Sunday, June 28 @ Congregation Beth Israel

A fascinating look at a little-known chapter of California history, this film explores how Jewish immigrants built a thriving chicken farming community in Petaluma.

Following the film, we’ll be joined by surprise guests – some of the original ranchers and their descendants for a special discussion.
Check out the trailer for "A Home on the Range" here!

7:00pm Dessert Reception

7:30–9:00pm Film & Discussion

Tickets: $25