Snacking, Soccer and a Talent Show

Where/When: , 30 Maple Ave., Thursday, 5-6 p.m. 

Why Go: Would you like to get away from the junk food and get on a different eating track?  This class is for everyone old enough to start thinking about the food they eat. Get some tips on preparing healthy snacks and so that it's not a one-time thing, you and your kids (teens) will get to take the recipes home. Pre-registration at the Youth Center is required. 

Pricing: $2 

Where/When: , 215 E Beach St. Sunday, 6 p.m.

Why Go:  Come to the talent show sponsored by Driscoll that is a fundraiser for Watsonville Relay for Lfie.  The idea is to bring together employees, families, friends and affiliates for a fun evening in support of a good cause.

Pricing: $8 in advance; $10 at Door.

When/Where: 303 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, (Walnut Avenue Women's Center); Saturday, all day.

Why Go: This is the  23rd annual Strawberry Festival put on by the clinic. The street is closed off and there will be plenty of celebration for friends and families. There will be games, food, music, raffle prizes and more. Come out and support an organization that does so much for women, children and youth. 

Pricing: Admission free

Where/When: 425 Washington St. Monterey, Sunday, 11 a.m. to noon. 

Why Go: If your kids are members (or you are thinking about joining) Sunday morning is a great time to go. Come to the museum between 11am and noon  for a special Members-Only hour. Perhaps this notice will serve as incentive to take out a museum membership.

Pricing: Free

Where/When:  Beach and Cliff steets, Santa Cruz, Saturday and Sunday 

Why Go:The Pro-Am Beach Soccer Championships feature amateur and professional soccer teams in exciting beach competition. There will be 125 youth and adult teams playing.

Pricing: Check with Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for discount soccer tickets.