Hosted by SURJ of Santa Cruz County (Showing Up for Racial Justice) What is calling in? In fostering spaces of inclusion and belonging, it is important to recognize, name, and address when individuals or groups with marginalized identities are experiencing harm, such as bias or discrimination. The concepts of "calling out" or "calling in" have […]
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Santa Cruz County United for Safe and Inclusive Communities (SCCUSIC), in partnership with Temple Beth El, the Resource Center for Nonviolence, and the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, presents the documentary REPAIRING THE WORLD: Stories From the Tree of Life at the 418 Project (former Riverfront Theater). Join in the discussion after the movie with filmmaker Patrice O'Neill and panelists Rabbi […]
Travel with us back in time to learn how the pagan customs of Yule were kept and survive through a talk by local author Kellie (K.M. ) Rice. Each attendee will receive informational packets and a traditional recipe. We will also participate in a group ritual and conclude with a festive crafting session while we […]
Come gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. A Death Café is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is not a grief support group or counseling session, just some folks getting together to eat cake and talk about death. Learn more at deathcafe.com. Program provided by […]
Here is your chance for that up-do, re-do with a night of delicious food, open bar, surprise games and activities, prom photos, an auction, and dancing to the Bay Area's famed 14-piece Michael Jackson cover band, Foreverland! Enjoy the party of the year while taking in panoramic views of the ocean at the Beach Boardwalk's […]
As Eating Disorder Awareness Week approaches on February 27, we invite you to join regional experts, agencies, nutritionists & mental health professionals for a time of learning, sharing & healing. Meet, greet, and learn from organizations such as Alsana, Overeaters Anonymous, and National Alliance on Mental Illness from 4-5:30. Speaker will present from 5:30-7. Local […]
Join the outgoing Poet Laureate, David Sullivan, and the 2023-2024 Poet Laureate, Farnaz Fatemi, for an intimate reading from recent work. We will thank David for his work championing poetry and welcome Farnaz as she embarks on her time as our new Poet Laureate. Space is limited. This event will be held at Two Birds […]
Santa Cruz Public Library is pleased to support the Black History Month Film Series presented by Father Taj and the 418 Project. Every Thursday in February, join us for a film and discussion centered around the Black experience. These are community events; all are welcome. The first film will be Passing Strange, with guest host Rev. Deborah […]
Join Renee Shepherd of Renee's Garden Seeds in the Felton Library Community Room and learn how to start your summer garden indoors and grow fabulous and delicious tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. Renee will give us a talk and a demonstration on how to start these summer garden stars from seed indoors and howto grow them […]
Angela Dalton will be coming to SCPL to read her new book "To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advance Civil Rights". Angela's role on Star Trek helped pave the way for people of color and women both on television and in NASA. Come celebrate Women's History Month with this awesome author!
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