Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

First Friday After Hours: Fire 8/2/2024 5:00 PM - 8/2/2024 8:00 PM

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:07:36 GMT

August’s First Friday explores the hot topic of fire in Santa Cruz County. Reflect on the four years since the CZU Lightning Complex Fires with local community groups that steward our open spaces and who can share their hot take on fire. Enjoy special exhibits at the Museum including Cotoni-Coast Dairies: Monumental Steps and our August exhibit pop-up featuring work by artist Donna Thomas created for the Big Basin Art Project.

National Night Out Santa Cruz 8/6/2024 5:00 PM - 8/6/2024 7:30 PM

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:14:55 GMT

Celebrate Community at National Night Out in Santa Cruz. The City of Santa Cruz invites the public to our family-friendly event on Tuesday, August 6, from 5 to 7:30 pm. Join us for a fun-filled evening featuring: Games and Activities: From Jumbo Yard Games to a Dunk Tank, a Bounce House to Fire Drill Relays, Face Painting to Hoops, Corn Hole, and more, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Entertainment: DJ music, crafts, and interactive demonstrations. Delicious Treats: Popcorn, tasty snacks, and giveaways. Exciting Surprises: Explore police, fire, and public works vehicles up close and discover unexpected fun around every corner. Celebrate Community at National Night Out is free and fun at Kaiser Permanente Arena (140 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060) Parking: Street parking is available around the arena. Please use THIS LINK to view a map of all DTSC parking options. Shuttle Service: The Santa Cruzer shuttle to and from stops at Locust St. Garage, Del Mar Theatre, and Depot Parking Lot. ABOUT National Night Out | Held on the first Tuesday of August in communities nationwide every year, National Night Out brings together law enforcement and public safety, city residents, businesses, and community leaders to promote and support community relationships. The event offers residents a unique opportunity to meet and engage with city staff and learn about city programs, partnerships, and initiatives that are helping to build an even safer and more connected community.

Women’s Networking Mixer 8/7/2024 5:00 PM - 8/7/2024 7:00 PM

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:12:31 GMT

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

WE WILL HAVE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ($10 member / $15 non-member)

Join us for an inspiring evening at our Summer Women's Networking Mixer hosted by Dientes Community Dental Care and Santa Cruz Community Health! Connect with like-minded women for an evening of meaningful conversations and the opportunity to cultivate lasting professional relationships that will expand your network.

Enjoy a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres outdoors at the beautiful community plaza between the new Santa Cruz Community Health Center and Dientes clinic in Live Oak on Capitola Road.

Celebrate National Health Center Week and discover the vital role health centers play in fostering a healthier community. Meet and be inspired by two dynamic female CEOs, Laura Marcus of Dientes and Anita Aguirre of Santa Cruz Community Health, as they share their remarkable journey of partnership, collaboration, and how you can support this impactful work happening in your community.

Don't miss this chance to network, learn, and be part of an empowering evening dedicated to women. See you there!

What to Expect:
• Network with colleagues from the Santa Cruz business community
• An opportunity to meet two bold feminist CEOs who lead organizations that touch the lives of 25,000 of your neighbors
• Learn how you can support the work of community health centers
• Enjoy refreshments while connecting and building valuable relationships

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Seabright Beach Cleanup 8/10/2024 9:00 AM - 8/10/2024 11:00 AM

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:08:43 GMT

Help preserve wildlife by taking trash out of the environment. Volunteer alongside your community to keep our beaches and bay clean. Thanks to Save Our Shores, we’ll provide everything you need to clean Seabright Beach safely and effectively.

K&D Classic 8/16/2024 12:00 PM - 8/16/2024

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 20:53:46 GMT

K&D Classic Golf Tournament, Seascape Golf Course for charity: United Way of Santa Cruz County

Saturdays in the Soil 8/17/2024 10:00 AM - 8/17/2024 12:00 PM

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:09:19 GMT

We are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your hands dirty! Join us and volunteer in the Museum’s Garden Learning Center and Pilkington Creek.

Museum 119th Birthday Celebration 8/24/2024 12:00 PM - 8/24/2024 2:00 PM

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:10:19 GMT

Celebrate Santa Cruz’s first museum on its 119th birthday! Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History for a festive day of fun activities, games, and treats connecting you with nature and science in honor of the Museum’s long history serving Santa Cruz and its exciting future. ?? Live music ?? Birthday treats ?? Nature Crafts ?? Science activities …and more!

Legislative & Community Affairs Lunch Series: Washington Report from Congressman Jimmy Panetta 8/28/2024 11:00 AM - 8/28/2024 1:00 PM

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:58:32 GMT

Congress has recently passed a $1.2 trillion budget to keep the federal government operational until October 2024. During an election year and with a large divide between the Congress and the Biden Administration on August 28, 2024, we’ll have an opportunity to hear directly from our guest speaker, Congressmember Jimmy Panetta, with a Report from Washington. Please join us for our speaker luncheon hosted by Roaring Camp.

The tentative schedule for our midday event is outlined below:

11:00 am — Guests Arrive and Park

11:15 — 11:30 a.m. Networking and lunch served banquet-style
12:15 p.m. Brief opening remarks by Casey Beyer, CEO of the Santa Cruz County Chamber
12:20 p.m. Title Sponsor Representative introduces Congressman Jimmy Panetta
12:30 p.m — 12:50 Congressman Panetta delivers keynote remarks
12:50-1:10 p.m. Q & A session with the audience
1:10 p.m. Closing remarks by Chamber CEO, Casey Beyer

About Congressman Panetta

United States Representative Jimmy Panetta proudly serves California’s 19th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. His diverse and beautiful district stretches from south San Jose in Santa Clara County, over the hills into Santa Cruz County, down the coastline of Monterey County, and into northern San Luis Obispo County. First elected in 2016, he is serving his fourth term in Congress. He currently serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means, the House Committee on Armed Services, and House Committee on the Budget. He also serves as a Chief Deputy Whip in the 118th Congress.

Having grown up on the central coast of California, Congressman Panetta understands the importance of giving back to the community and country that gave him and his family so much. He was instilled with a sense of public service and its importance to our democracy, and has made sure that his work is reflective of the values of the people who entrusted him to be their voice in our nation’s capital.

During his time in Congress, he has fought for affordable housing, immigration reform, the continued protection of our pristine coastline and environment, affordable and accessible health care, to ensure that our agriculture industry and its farmers and farmworkers are taken care of, to reduce gun violence, for our military installations which are an integral part in our community and our country’s national security, and for our veterans to receive the benefits that they were promised and deserve. Through policy implementation in Congress and service to constituents, he remains committed to being that bridge for the people of the Central Coast to the federal government and its resources.

Prior to being sworn in Congress, Congressman Panetta served his community as a deputy district attorney for Monterey County, which includes the city of Salinas. In this role, he prosecuted violent gang members to pursue justice for victims, protect families and make communities safer.

In 2007, Congressman Panetta volunteered for active duty and was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He worked with Special Forces units and as a result of his meritorious service in a combat zone, Congressman Panetta was awarded the Bronze Star. Upon returning home, he served as a board member of the Veterans Transition Center where he focused on ending veterans’ homelessness and improving resources for his fellow veterans and their families. He was also instrumental in the opening of Monterey County’s first Veterans Treatment Court to ensure veterans receive the services they earned. Moreover, he worked with local leaders and veterans to establish the Central Coast Veterans Cemetery on the former Fort Ord. He was honored to be named a Monterey County Veteran of the Year in 2015.

Growing up in Monterey County, Congressman Panetta attended Monterey Peninsula College and the local public schools. He graduated from the University of California at Davis with an undergraduate degree in International Relations and earned his law degree from Santa Clara University. His wife, Carrie McIntyre Panetta, is a Superior Court judge in Monterey County, and they have two daughters, Siri and Gia.

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Business After Hours: Community Foundation Santa Cruz County 8/29/2024 5:30 PM - 8/29/2024 7:30 PM

Wed, 29 May 2024 12:11:28 GMT

Join us at the Community Foundation Santa Cruz County, Thursday, August 29, on their lovely rooftop terrace, to learn more about nonprofit board service and how to put your experience and skills to work for the benefit of your community.

Kevin Heuer, Director of Engagement & Impact, will share about local nonprofit board opportunities and offer helpful resources for anyone looking to join a board. Hear testimonials from experienced nonprofit board members on the rewards and value of giving back through board service.

And of course, enjoy refreshments and networking with
professionals from around our beautiful county!

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International Overdose Awareness Day 8/30/2024 3:00 PM - 8/30/2024 5:00 PM

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 22:07:27 GMT

Overdose Awareness Event: Learn how to save a life Over 75% of drug overdose deaths involved an opioid, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and if the nasal spray naloxone (aka Narcan®) had been administered, there’s a high chance those overdoses could have been reversed. On Friday, August 30, the public is invited to an International Overdose Awareness Day event on the Watsonville City Plaza, 358 Main St, where free Narcan® will be distributed along with education on how easy it is to use. Over 25 agencies and clinics who support substance use disorders will be on hand with lots of resources, particularly for teens and parents. In addition, attendees will hear powerful accounts from overdose survivors and parents who have lost loved ones – all in an effort to help ensure other families won’t endure the pain of an overdose loss. Interactive activities to remember those we’ve lost to overdose and celebrate overdose survivors will also be available.

Behind-the-Scenes at a National Monument: A Cotoni-Coast Dairies Tour 8/31/2024 9:00 AM - 8/31/2024 12:00 PM

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:11:31 GMT

Don’t miss this special, limited-time opportunity for a private guided tour of the Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument – before it’s even open to the public! Guided by land stewards and environmental scientists from the Bureau of Land Management, learn what it took to designate a National Monument, the history of the land, and observe all the wildlife of the Cotoni-Coast Dairies. Participants will learn about the future of the property, current restoration projects, conservation efforts, indigenous partnerships, and all the steppes required to get to where we are today.