Park Hall Community Center

Join us for an energetic Contra Dance featuring live music by Against The Grain and expert calling by Cheryl Graubart. This alcohol-free community gathering is open to all ages and experience levels, with tickets available for $10 and snacks provided by donation.

Local Event: Contra Dance - Against the Grain

Santa Cruz County

Ben Lomond

California

Contra Dance - Against the Grain

Join us for an energetic Contra Dance featuring live music by Against The Grain and expert calling by Cheryl Graubart. This...

Our outdoor markets along West Cliff in Santa Cruz are more than just a shopping experience. They celebrate local artisans, handcrafted goods, specialty food vendors, and food trucks, all set against breathtaking coastal views.Stroll through the market, discover one-of-a-kind treasures, enjoy delicious eats, and soak in the ocean breeze.

Come for the shopping, stay for the scenery, and support your local makers at one of Santa Cruz's most scenic market destinations

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Summer Fun Outdoor Market

Our outdoor markets along West Cliff in Santa Cruz are more than just a shopping experience. They celebrate local artisans,...

Portuguese Hall of Santa Cruz

Join us July 3–5 for a weekend celebrating Portuguese tradition, music, faith, and community at the C.P.D.E.S. Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen Street, Santa Cruz.
Festivities include:
<ul>
 <li>Friday:
 Rosary at 7:00 PM </li>
 <li>Saturday:
 Dance at 8:00 PM featuring Gilberto Machado, the Grand March, and Queen presentations </li>
 <li>Sunday:
 Holy Ghost Parade at 9:30 AM through downtown Santa Cruz, followed by 10:30 AM Mass at Holy Cross Church </li>
</ul>
After Mass, the celebration continues at the Portuguese Hall with the traditional serving of Portuguese sopas, a bazaar, auction, dancing and music by Gilberto Machado.
This cherished community celebration is open to the public — everyone is welcome! Donations are appreciated.
For more information: 831-423-7753 or <a href="mailto:infoscportuguesehall@gmail.com">infoscportuguesehall@gmail.com</a>

Local Event: Celebrate the 98th Festa of C.P.D.E.S. Portuguese Hall – Santa Cruz!

Celebrate the 98th Festa of C.P.D.E.S....

Join us July 3–5 for a weekend celebrating Portuguese tradition, music, faith, and community at the C.P.D.E.S. Portuguese Hall,...

Celebrate the 98th Festa of C.P.D.E.S. Portuguese Hall – Santa Cruz!

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

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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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Friday, June 19

Contra Dance - Against the Grain

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19

7:00 PM

Park Hall Community Center, 9400 Mill St, Ben Lomond, CA

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