Join us for an energetic night of Contra Dance featuring live music by Against The Grain and calling by Cheryl Graubart. This $10 ticketed event includes a beginner instruction session and refreshments like snacks, sodas, coffee, and tea.

Local Event: Community Contra Dance at Historic Park Hall 11/13

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Scotts Valley

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Community Contra Dance at Historic Park Hall 11/13

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

Highlands Park Senior & Community Center

Hi Valley Neighbors! You are invited to our upcoming Annual Fundraiser Gala. Come with friends and/or family to this one of a kind event: Heralding the Holidays at Hogwarts!
=&gt;Shop for Holiday Gifts early and make a difference in your community by doing it at our Auction and Raffle!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
<ul><li>The first 50 tickets receive a magical Hogwarts party favor!</li><li>Step into the Magical immersive landscape of Hogwarts School! Attend dressed as you favorite character if so inspired, holiday style is also great.</li><li>Follow the steps of an invisibility cloaked guide to view the Headmaster's Portraits and find your way to the Great Hall.</li><li>&nbsp;Visit the Sorting Hat to discover the Hogwarts House you belong to!</li><li>Enjoy Gigglewater, Pumpkin Juice, Gillywaters &amp; Elf-made Wine, Beer, and other mixed drinks in the Herbology &amp; Potions Garden Classroom! &nbsp;2 Free Drinks included.</li><li>Savor a delectable array of themed and traditional Hor d'oeuvres &amp; Desserts!</li><li>&nbsp;Enjoy Live Music by our Center Band- “The Backbeat Boomers”!</li><li>&nbsp;Take Fun Event Photos in Harry's Flying Car &amp; Various Vignettes!</li><li>Bid on fabulous Silent Auction items for Holiday gifts for adults and children!</li><li>Buy tickets to win your favorite gift from our Huge Gift Raffle, gifts for all ages! Including unique items for diverse interests and rare Harry Potter items.</li><li>We'll celebrate our community and have a fabulous time in this amazing landscape our Art Department has designed for you.</li></ul>
All proceeds ensure our SLV Senior &amp; Community Center is funded for 2027! Your one and only Senior Center in SLV is not funded by the City, County, State or Federal governments. It has been funded by local businesses and residents and run by amazing volunteers and 1 part-time staff member for 36 years through the non-profit, Senior Citizens Organization of San Lorenzo Valley! We hope you and your families will join us to become a part of our Center Community and ensure this warm safe center offering 34 vital services is here for loved one's now and generations to come! We're in this together, SLV Strong.&nbsp; There are many ways to support you Senior Center: Attend the Gala, try out our auction and raffle- tickets here: <a href="https://www.highlandsparkseniorcenter.org/heraldingtheholidays?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFEN2VPejliMzdVTms3NDNnc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABH0etw6Zpzzo3hivJnXcX7vjF9nE0NQtJhl7ZwJMNQUfHqxfriO-iQLjv95eK_aem_MDb5TQEpRRxS4MIPTKdvMQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> </a><a href="https://www.highlandsparkseniorcenter.org/heraldingtheholidays" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">highlandsparkseniorcenter.org/heraldingtheholidays</a> <a href="https://www.highlandsparkseniorcenter.org/heraldingtheholidays?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFEN2VPejliMzdVTms3NDNnc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABH0etw6Zpzzo3hivJnXcX7vjF9nE0NQtJhl7ZwJMNQUfHqxfriO-iQLjv95eK_aem_MDb5TQEpRRxS4MIPTKdvMQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://www.highlandsparkseniorcenter.org/heraldingtheholidays" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a> .Sponsor the Gala here: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Gala26Sponsor?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFEN2VPejliMzdVTms3NDNnc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABH5jB8l2xO8Nb4nJ6z8Ar5DZVn93UaIRVGepL4Szg3QL7dRYMkDoejgPSF8RA_aem_mK3vIGmlfsGabBMilO0ILQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://tinyurl.com/Gala26Sponsor (</a>Sponsors are given special highlight and advertising during the year in our newsletter and other platforms.) Set up an annual donation/membership here: <a href="https://square.link/u/V4xJl273?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFEN2VPejliMzdVTms3NDNnc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHx1v-CJnl56TtRv2RZlhVOHOKiqnmrZGD3_9RXUYFmaN4Fnx3aPQTLcdUB2-_aem_YRXzKxbhYnYEH-4BnE5uJw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://square.link/u/V4xJl273</a>We love serving our community and creating events that highlight our members artistic and other professional skills. We love serving our community and hope to see you there!! The Volunteer Team

Local Event: Heralding the Holidays at Hogwarts ~ Fundraiser Gala!

Ben Lomond

Heralding the Holidays at Hogwarts ~ Fundraiser...

Hi Valley Neighbors! You are invited to our upcoming Annual Fundraiser Gala. Come with friends and/or family to this one of a...

Heralding the Holidays at Hogwarts ~ Fundraiser Gala!

 Lighthouse, 701 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

This one-of-a-kind market takes place along West Cliff Drive in beautiful Santa Cruz, overlooking the iconic Steamers Lane surf spot—a favorite destination for both locals and tourists.The Outdoor market features one of a kind local vendors with unique gifts perfect for the holiday season .Also enjoy the food trucks while you soak up one of the best events Santa Cruz has to offer over Thanksgiving Weekend.

Local Event: West Cliff Thanksgiving Outdoor Market

Santa Cruz

West Cliff Thanksgiving Outdoor Market

This one-of-a-kind market takes place along West Cliff Drive in beautiful Santa Cruz, overlooking the iconic Steamers Lane surf...

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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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