Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Business After Hours: Live Oak Community Center 7/16/2025 5:00 PM - 7/16/2025 7:00 PM

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:40:53 GMT

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED - WE WILL STILL BE ACCEPTING REGISTRATION AT THE DOOR

Evening Networking Mixer – Celebrating Parks & Recreation Month
Co-Hosted by Santa Cruz County Parks & Santa Cruz Public Libraries

Join us for a special summer evening of networking and celebration in honor of Parks & Recreation Month and the Summer Reading Program!

Mingle with local professionals, community leaders, and park and library supporters while enjoying light refreshments and exploring one of Santa Cruz’s newest community spaces.

We are planning on the setup being primarily indoors to showcase both the new library annex space and the community rooms. The outdoor space will also be available, but the focus will be on the indoor experience.

The Live Oak Community Center offers a comfortable, centrally located space now available for club meetings, trainings, community classes, and more. Come see how this versatile venue can support your next gathering!

New this month! Enjoy the Santa Cruz Digital Photobooth, recently a hit at local street fairs, set up and on display during the event. Capture fun memories with friends and colleagues while checking out how this unique service can enhance your future events.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the vital role our parks and libraries play in enriching our community.

Location: Live Oak Community Center (next to Simpkins Swim Center) 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz
Date: Wednesday, July 16
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Cost: $10 Chamber Members | $20 Non-Members

Women in Business Lunch 7/17/2025 11:00 AM - 7/17/2025 1:00 PM

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:14:54 GMT

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Topic: Pivoting Business Model in Face of Change

Change is inevitable—but transformation is a choice. In this candid and empowering Women in Business Lunch session, Morgan Lukina shares her journey of navigating the challenges and opportunities that come with pivoting a business model during times of uncertainty.

Through honest reflection and real-world experience, Morgan will explore the moment she knew her business needed a shift, the steps she took to reimagine her direction, and how she balanced risk with stability.

Lunch:

Chili Cilantro Marinated Chicken
Southwest Beef Fajita Sauté
Black Beans and Southwest Caesar Salad
Spanish Rice & Flour Tortillas
Shredded Cheese & Lettuce
Sliced Black Olives, Guacamole & Chipotle Lime Crema
Tortilla Chips & Pico de Gallo Sauce
Chef's Choice Dessert

Speaker: Morgan Lukina, Managing Broker at David Lyng Real Estate

Morgan joined her family’s company in 2010 and is the Managing Broker and CEO of David Lyng Real Estate. Outside of David Lyng Real Estate, she served on the Board of Directors for the Santa Cruz County Association of Realtors (SCCAR) from 2012 to 2021 and served as the President of the Association in 2020. She also served on the Events and Planning Committee, the Local Candidate Recommendation Committee (LCRC), and as Treasurer for 3 years. Morgan was selected as the 2017 REALTOR of the Year by SCCAR for her contributions to the Association. Additionally, Morgan served as a State Director with the California Association of REALTORS (CAR) from 2016 to 2021 and enjoyed being involved with the industry at a higher level and understanding legislative and federal issues impacting the real estate industry.

Prior to joining David Lyng Real Estate, Morgan graduated from UC Berkeley with a BS in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business and worked in commercial real estate at Prudential Mortgage Capital Company and Prudential Real Estate Investors. She also spent time working as an asset manager and assisted in the overseeing, leasing, and operations of 32 commercial properties on the West Coast.

Morgan served on the Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County from 2018 - 2020 and has also enjoyed being involved with the Santa Cruz Chapter of United Way. She lives in Santa Cruz with her husband, Greg Lukina, who is also a licensed Realtor, and together they have two sons.

During our event, we will also be supporting United Way of Santa Cruz's Stuff the Bus Campaign - attendees are encouraged to bring needed school supplies, make a monetary donation or bring a gift card. Click here for the list of supplies. Stuff the Bus – an initiative that collects new backpacks and schools supplies for Santa Cruz County students currently experiencing homelessness and other financial hardships. This is a great family-encouraged volunteer event where the community helps to ensure all students start the first day of school with the supplies they need to succeed. The school bus then delivers the backpacks to the COE and they implement the distribution of the backpacks to families in need. This year's Stuff The Bus aims to fill over 2,500 backpacks with new school supplies for each student in time for the upcoming school year!

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Ribbon Cutting: Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired 7/31/2025 5:30 PM - 7/31/2025 7:30 PM

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 22:26:49 GMT

Ribbon Cutting & Networking Event

Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the new Santa Cruz office for Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired—a trusted nonprofit community resource dedicated to empowering individuals who are blind or have low vision to embrace life to the fullest. They have proudly served the community for over 80 years, and offer compassionate, personalized support that helps clients of all ages build confidence, regain independence, and thrive after vision loss..
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 6:15 PM

Come enjoy light refreshments, tour the new facility, and learn more about Vista Center's programs while you connect with local professionals and community leaders. This is a wonderful opportunity to support a meaningful cause while expanding your network.

About Vista Center

Our Mission:

Vista Center empowers individuals who are blind or visually impaired to embrace life to the fullest through evaluation, counseling, education and training.

Programs and Services:
Throughout our 3 branches in Palo Alto, San Jose, and Santa Cruz, we offer a comprehensive range of programs and services designed to meet the unique needs of each client, including:

> Orientation & Mobility Training to safely navigate at home and in the community
> Low Vision Services to optimize remaining vision with adaptive devices and strategies
> Technology Training on accessible devices, apps, and software
> Independent Living Skills for cooking, personal care, and daily tasks
> Support Groups and Counseling to foster emotional well-being and peer connection
> Youth and Transition Programs to prepare students for education, employment, and life success
> Volunteer Services that provide reading, transportation, and companionship
> Life Enrichment Services such as yoga, gardening, book clubs, music, and more - designed to restore joy, spark creativity, and foster community connection

At Vista Center, we believe surviving is not enough. Every person deserves the chance to thrive - safely, joyfully, and with the confidence that vision loss does not mean the end of living fully. We are proud to serve our beloved Santa Cruz community and look forward to many more years of partnership, progress, and shared purpose.