Avalon Visions Center For Creative Spirituality is a dedicat

Avalon Visions Center For Creative Spirituality

Avalon Visions Center For Creative Spirituality is a dedicated metaphysical hub located at 2815 Porter St in Soquel, California. Since moving to this spacious location in 2017, the center has served as a primary destination for the Santa Cruz community seeking spiritual guidance and unique gift items. The business operates daily, providing a welcoming environment for both local visitors and those exploring their online shop. As a comprehensive metaphysical supply store, Avalon Visions offers an extensive selection of crystals, tarot decks, candles, jewelry, and books sourced from diverse cultural and spiritual traditions. Beyond retail, the center specializes in wellness and healing services, including private psychic readings, aura photography, and specialized beam ray light therapy. Customers can also participate in a variety of events and classes designed to foster personal growth and creative spirituality. Visitors can expect a personalized experience supported by a commitment to community well-being, highlighted by the center's dedicated community cupboard for local food support. With convenient parking and a focus on accessible spiritual resources, Avalon Visions provides a trusted space for individuals to explore their intuitive paths and find meaningful, curated products.

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Avalon Visions Center For Creative Spirituality is a dedicated metaphysical hub located at 2815 Porter St in Soquel, California. Since moving to...

Illusive Comics & Games, LLC

All are welcome at Illusive Comics &amp; Games, located in Santa Clara. Woman owned and all spectrum friendly, we are a brightly lit, well organized, and welcoming shop. It's easy for anyone to come in and wander, and shop. Roll some gorgeous dice and play some boardgames if you have the time. We will you pick out the perfect item you're looking for! We have the largest selection of new comics in the Bay Area. You can also find Dungeons &amp; Dragons, Pokemon, Magic: the Gathering, and a huge selection of boardgames. We've got comic books for every age, starting with Superhero board books. We have a full weekend of events all of the time, which we update on our website each week. There's also space for free Boardgaming for you and your friends. Illusive has been a Santa Clara mainstay since 2007. We're on Stevens Creek at Lawrence Expy and 280, next to Harbor Freight, on the other end of the center from MicroCenter. Open every day of the year, our Holiday Hours for 2026/27 are Mon 11a-7p Tues 12p-7p Wed 11a-8p Thur 11a-7p Fri 11a-9p Sat 10a-7p Sun 11a-7p (Libraries, Teachers and Schools- contact us for bulk ordering discounts for your schools and fundraising options!)

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All are welcome at Illusive Comics & Games, located in Santa Clara. Woman owned and all spectrum friendly, we are a brightly lit, well organized,...

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office confirmed today that a man shot by law enforcement officers Thursday night in Boulder Creek has died, according to a <a href="http://www.ksbw.com/news/man-fatally-shot-by-officers-in-boulder-creek/34095006" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">news report.</a>The incident began with a family disturbance at a house on Two-Bar Road at about 10 p.m. Thursday night, according to KSBW Monterey.A press conference is scheduled today at 11a.m. Patch will update when more details are available.

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office confirmed today that a man shot by law enforcement officers Thursday night in Boulder Creek has died, according to a <a href="http://www.ksbw.com/news/man-fatally-shot-by-officers-in-boulder-creek/34095006" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">news report.</a>

The incident began with a family disturbance at a house on Two-Bar Road at about 10 p.m. Thursday night, according to KSBW Monterey.A press conference is scheduled today at 11a.m. Patch will update when more details are available.

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Henflings Tavern

Hi Friends!Come join us for a fun free night of music from 8 - 11pm Fri. 10/2 @ Henflings Tavern in Ben Lomond. It'll be myself on guitar, dobro, harmonica, vocals, Perry Spinali on fiddle and vocal harmonies + John Hosking on upright bass + vocal harmonies. We have a great set of acoustic roots and blues and some new surprises! See you there!Friday, October 2nd 8-11pm John Rybak + Friends Henflings Tavern 9450 CA-9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 831-289-3019 Free show <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fhenflingsslv.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFBZHdYbVluNTYwRERsRzZsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvPf_x4ChABi3_E0hVAiADX5PENiJjDnSAMGuCKDUizj2qi6AMAhouIMxgTS_aem_2vkz_hSNVSK_9OHjvtQLiA&amp;h=AUBbUbe4WUW8LEgtYQzcCKBm1N9R6Sy69cqe8v2LCqOZMncx95NFPvqew5uQopiaYaD9YcbjtOKgHPG65SngmhVxgyG9nmjUfc1l06FHe7uJD6BM98AlP91z9sHLb4yNPR-FWDt-L2oWncpy&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUDoFd7jNbwFu9O5MzJw2s-WsmloAizEzG7Nitv5pRcA-EWQDpdJ14EdWzGzWERp91sJvvOB4Nbke7RzrHQT7QBVVH-77CFi-WweIDEl5HKbeWl60nD-cY9gHx2Nl2FeS8EDL6O4NpANGWF4xi0xN9pWoxNIPYhojSw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">henflingsslv.com</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j1ozt9K6x8&amp;fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFBZHdYbVluNTYwRERsRzZsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtIU4TqeZRuEoiIVPADeX4xeowIqUTMdKeLxvAwPt3O_zoBYNx83oO07LdmQ_aem_xWyBKUSgqQKrTiogHAxa6Q" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j1ozt9K6x8</a> <a href="https://www.reverbnation.com/johnrybakfriends?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFBZHdYbVluNTYwRERsRzZsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtIU4TqeZRuEoiIVPADeX4xeowIqUTMdKeLxvAwPt3O_zoBYNx83oO07LdmQ_aem_xWyBKUSgqQKrTiogHAxa6Q" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.reverbnation.com/johnrybakfriends</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/johnrybakmusic?__cft__[0]=AZjTws4912dabGRRCecntAQmV8M0SUMuLPQyqDw0ADqHgK5Q9a4EfT3Ys6a13thymfxGggGU3Pw1ggSzIgdGbnO44cxylTiTGmJ_jT3hvoTJH42SxAkMwOxZC5I9yCRLRT9B&amp;__tn__=q" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/johnrybakmusic/</a> Event Page -&gt;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2068171527399318" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/events/2068171527399318</a>

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🎬 Five days of films. A whole lot of Santa Cruz.October 14–18 | Santa Cruz Film Festival 2026
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Clear your calendar for independent films, filmmaker conversations, local flavors, and plenty of reasons to stay out after the credits. Here’s how the week unfolds:
MOVIE VENUES: The Del Mar, Santa Cruz Cinema, The 418 Project, The Colligan, The Rio Theater.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Go to our website for our full film guide and schedule for all 5 festival days!&nbsp;
After parties each night!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 — LET’S MAKE A SCENE We open with Lunar Sway at the Del Mar Theatre, then head to the Museum of Art &amp; History for our Opening Night Party. Think music, cocktails, culinary bites, and a room full of people ready to celebrate independent cinema.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 — SIP HAPPENS Discover fresh voices on screen, then keep the conversation flowing at Big Basin Tasting Room. Wine, bites, and fireside conversations bring filmmakers and film lovers together.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 — POUR DECISIONS Make a day of discovering films, then join us at Woodhouse Blending &amp; Brewing for live music, custom SCFF brews, and a Friday night with a few surprises.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 — THE S’MORE THE MERRIER &nbsp;Spend the day exploring the film lineup, then trade your theater seat for some ocean air. Our beachside gathering with Dream Inn brings the community together for fire pits, s’mores, and conversations under the Santa Cruz sky.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 — BRUNCH WITH BENEFITS + CUE THE APPLAUSE Start with brunch and industry conversation about Ai in FILM at Hotel Paradox, catch more festival films, and join us for our Closing Night screening at the Rio Theatre. Then it’s back to Hotel Paradox for the awards celebration and one final toast.
Every day is an invitation to discover artists, support local businesses, and connect with your community. Your support also helps SCFF provide workshop scholarships and a matching ticket and pass program for film students.
🎟️ Bring your curiosity. Bring your people. Explore the schedule and get your tickets.
Thank you to our Luminary Sponsors: The Dream Inn and Bella Babot + Richard Baer

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🎬 Five days of films. A whole lot of Santa Cruz.October 14–18 | Santa Cruz Film Festival 2026
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🎬 Five days of films. A whole lot of Santa Cruz.October 14–18 | Santa Cruz Film Festival 2026
Clear your calendar for independent films, filmmaker conversations, local flavors, and plenty of reasons to stay out after the credits. Here’s how the week unfolds:
MOVIE VENUES: The Del Mar, Santa Cruz Cinema, The 418 Project, The Colligan, The Rio Theater.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Go to our website for our full film guide and schedule for all 5 festival days!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.santacruzfilmfestivals.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">santacruzfilmfestivals.org</a>
After parties each night!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 — LET’S MAKE A SCENE We open with Lunar Sway at the Del Mar Theatre, then head to the Museum of Art &amp; History for our Opening Night Party. Think music, cocktails, culinary bites, and a room full of people ready to celebrate independent cinema.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 — SIP HAPPENS Discover fresh voices on screen, then keep the conversation flowing at Big Basin Tasting Room. Wine, bites, and fireside conversations bring filmmakers and film lovers together.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 — POUR DECISIONS Make a day of discovering films, then join us at Woodhouse Blending &amp; Brewing for live music, custom SCFF brews, and a Friday night with a few surprises.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 — THE S’MORE THE MERRIER &nbsp;Spend the day exploring the film lineup, then trade your theater seat for some ocean air. Our beachside gathering with Dream Inn brings the community together for fire pits, s’mores, and conversations under the Santa Cruz sky.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 — BRUNCH WITH BENEFITS + CUE THE APPLAUSE Start with brunch and industry conversation about Ai in FILM at Hotel Paradox, catch more festival films, and join us for our Closing Night screening at the Rio Theatre. Then it’s back to Hotel Paradox for the awards celebration and one final toast.
Every day is an invitation to discover artists, support local businesses, and connect with your community. Your support also helps SCFF provide workshop scholarships and a matching ticket and pass program for film students.
🎟️ Bring your curiosity. Bring your people. Explore the schedule and get your tickets.
Thank you to our Luminary Sponsors: The Dream Inn and Bella Babot + Richard Baer

🎬 Five days of films. A whole lot of Santa Cruz.October 14–18 | Santa Cruz Film Festival 2026
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