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Not every night asks you to slow down and really listen – this one does. Come be part of it. Join the Hive Poetry Collective for a special edition of Hive Live! with poets Preeti Vangani and Maw Shein Win on July 14th at 7 p.m. at Bookshop Santa Cruz (1520 Pacific Ave.). This free, public reading is part of The Hive’s ongoing bimonthly series celebrating diverse poetic voices and vibrant literary conversation. Registration is encouraged – click <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfrz2AV3rmIluypqhpoJ_Cd5ljaO8p0tBZUwzEXYQ_ElWteA/viewform" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> to reserve your seat.

Local Event:  Hive Live! presents poets Preeti Vangani and Maw Shein Win

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 Hive Live! presents poets Preeti Vangani and...

Not every night asks you to slow down and really listen – this one does. Come be part of it. Join the Hive Poetry Collective...

 Hive Live! presents poets Preeti Vangani and Maw Shein Win

Free Public Tours of the City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility are here. Don't miss this educational community favorite activity!
<h3>Summer Public Tours Are Back!</h3>
<h4>Public Tours of the Resource Recovery Facility will be offered every Friday at 10 AM from June 12th through August 14th, 2026. A single Saturday will also be offered on July 25th. Out of consideration for others, please only sign up on Saturday if Fridays are not an option for you. Come join us!</h4>
Get ready to discover the journey your recycling and food scraps take—and see firsthand how your actions make a difference!
Visitors will see what happens to the 30 to 50 tons of material that Santa Cruzians place into their blue recycle bins every single day. We will also learn why it is important to “recycle right” avoid “wish-cycling" and why we can't relay on a triangle and a blue bin any more. Visitors will see a mountain of scrap metal, learn about the facility’s Household Hazardous Waste Program, and see the Food Scrap Pre-Processor Machine. Don’t miss out on this chance to become a waste reduction pro!
Tours are limited to 20 people. Children must be at least 8 years old. Youth ages 8 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Carpooling is encouraged as parking is limited.
Pre-registration is required. Registration closes 48 hours before the tour date. No Drop-Ins.
Safety Notice:
<ul><li>This tour includes stairs and standing/walking for approximately 45 minutes.</li><li>On this tour, you may be exposed to loud noises, dust, or tight spaces.</li><li>Please note that this is a working industrial facility with potential hazards, and your safety is our top priority. Please wear closed-toe sturdy shoes and long pants. We will provide safety vests, eye protection, ear protection, and hard hats.</li><li>Please inform City staff before your tour date if you will need accommodations.</li></ul>

Local Event: City of Santa Cruz Saturday Resource Recovery Facility Public Tour

City of Santa Cruz Saturday Resource Recovery...

Free Public Tours of the City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility are here. Don't miss this educational community favorite...

City of Santa Cruz Saturday Resource Recovery Facility Public Tour

Park Hall Community Center 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond, CA 95005

RSVP for Friday, July 31, 2026, 5:30 - 8 PM (Doors Open 5 PM) "Desperado: The Real Story" Tales of Rough Frontier Justice Film Written &amp; Directed by Scott Deal Park Hall Community Center 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
"Desperado: The Real Story" film shows crimes and cities where they happened. Mountain Community Theater actors and locals play Outlaws Black Bart, Juan Soto and Lewis Dreibelbis for their resemblance to historic villains, victims and lawmen.
$20 General, $15 Senior &amp; Youth ORDER TICKETS: <a href="mailto:scottcandw@gmail.com">scottcandw@gmail.com </a> Website &amp; QR Code: KSLV.tv
*Concessions are available during the intermission. *Proceeds Benefit the Park Hall Sprinkler System.
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Local Event: "Desperado: The Real Story" Tales of Rough Frontier Justice

"Desperado: The Real Story" Tales of Rough...

RSVP for Friday, July 31, 2026, 5:30 - 8 PM (Doors Open 5 PM) "Desperado: The Real Story" Tales of Rough Frontier Justice Film...

"Desperado: The Real Story" Tales of Rough Frontier Justice

La Selva Beach Clubhouse

Craft booths, books, local beers, live music! Fifty craft vendors will sell jewelry, art, bags, pottery, garden art, specialty foods, soaps, clothing, books and more. Library Friends Used Book Sale will fill the courtyard with books for all ages and interests. Bake Sale and Prize Raffle of vendor donated crafts hosted by Library's Advisory Council of Teens. Sip local microbrews and enjoy live music on the lawn from The Troubledoors and That Country Feeling Band. Local food trucks Tacos el Jesse and S&amp;B Burgers will sell street food favorites. Free admission. For more information, email: <a href="mailto:BooksandBrewsLSB@gmail.com">BooksandBrewsLSB@gmail.com</a>

Local Event: Books & Brews La Selva Beach Summer Fair

Books & Brews La Selva Beach Summer Fair

Craft booths, books, local beers, live music! Fifty craft vendors will sell jewelry, art, bags, pottery, garden art, specialty...

SubRosa Community Space

<h3>Rushadicus the Infamous Cello Goblín is a post-medieval metal jester of otherdimensional glee who prefers precarious perches to dazzle and delight. With mystical language of Sneth and textural noise-based birdstudied kazoo, it causes a romping nonsense catharsis party of weird wiggly wizardry: a "bejickment" for the brave, the curious, and the wild of mynde... </h3>

Local Event: Rushadicus the Cello Goblin

Rushadicus the Cello Goblin

Rushadicus the Infamous Cello Goblín is a post-medieval metal jester of otherdimensional glee who prefers precarious perches to...

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El Capulin Nursery

We offer a wide variety of plants/trees from fruit trees, flowers, palms, grasses and succulents, our property is over 3 acres full of plants ready to make your garden / backyard beautiful 595 green valley rd Watsonville ca Open Everyday 8am-5pm

We offer a wide variety of plants/trees from fruit trees, flowers, palms, grasses and succulents, our property is over 3 acres full of plants ready...

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!)

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

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