Category: PSAs

Year after year the traditions of picnics and fireworks bring thousands of people to the beaches in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties to celebrate the 4th of July. Unfortunately these activities come hand in hand with single-use disposable products and trashed beaches. The Save our Shores organization has launched a “Pollution Prevention is Patriotic” campaign…

The Student Volunteer Center will be selling Night Owl Cookies in the Quarry Plaza from Tuesday, May 10th through Thursday, May 12th from 12 to 4 pm. Buying a Night Owl Cookie will benefit the upcoming Relay For Life Walk-A-Thon against cancer, with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. You can come and…

On Saturday, May 7th from 9 am to1 pm, the Coastal Watershed Council, in partnership with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, will hold the 12th Annual Snapshot Day! Snapshot Day is an annual event that provides a “snapshot” of the health of rivers and streams that flow into the Monterey Bay. Hundreds of community volunteers…

The UCSC Filipino Student Association presents their annual Filipino Cultural Celebration April 22 and 23.  This year’s theme is “Anak”, meaning “child” in Tagalog, with a full-length cultural theater production featuring performances of traditional, ballroom and hip-hop dancing, A Capella singing and the People Power acting group. The Cultural Celebration takes place Friday and Saturday, April…

The Santa Cruz City Arts Commission, Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County and the  Santa Cruz Education Foundation announce their next installment of the Children’s Art Exhibition, part of a series at Santa Cruz City Hall. This installation features artwork from Westlake Elementary School 3rd-5th graders. The opening reception is on Tuesday, March 22nd at…

Currently California law requires all drivers to have auto insurance, however our state has one of the highest uninsured motorist rates in the nation. With the current economic climate, even more California drivers may consider dropping existing coverage or not getting covered at all – which puts all motorists at risk. The California Low Cost…

This Santa Cruz tradition has been thrilling crowds for over three decades. The Fair is your opportunity to visit the kingdom of Fungi and learn about the hundreds of beautiful and fascinating species of local mushrooms on display in a re-created woodland habitat.  The 37th annual Santa Cruz Fungus Fair features a special room full…

The Santa Cruz County SPCA’s annual Holiday Pet Project is underway. Each month they distribute over 10,000 pounds of food and pet supplies to animals in need. Donations are welcome all year but are especially critical during the holidays. You can make donations in barrel locations at pet supply stores throughout Santa Cruz County or…

You’re invited to Free Wheelin’ Farm’s annual Harvest Party on Sunday, October 24th from noon ’til sundown. The party features live music from Audiafauna and the Bluetail Flies, organic brews, wine tasting, dancing, wood-fired pizza, farm-fresh tamales, local art, farm tours, kids’ activities, and tons of farm fun! Here’s how to get to the Freewheelin’…

On Saturday, September 25th, from 9 am to noon, Save Our Shores will coordinate over 6,000 volunteers in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. These local efforts are part of a larger state-wide event, in which cleanups will be held at over 750 sites throughout California. The Cleanup, organized state-wide by the California Coastal Commission and…