﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire</title><link>http://www.santacruzchamber.org</link><description>News related to Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Ribbon Cutting: Coastal Community Justice Center 9/14/2026 12:00 Noon - 9/14/2026 1:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p class="isSelectedEnd"&gt;&lt;a data-bind="attr: { href: Event.RegistrationURL }" href="https://web.santacruzchamber.org/events/Ribbon-Cutting-Walnut-Avenue-Family-Womenbs-Center-Coastal-Community-Justice-Center-6589/register?entityDomainId=6&amp;amp;secure=True" id="btnWCCustomRegButton1"&gt;&lt;img class="wc-customeventregisterbutton" data-bind="attr:{src: CustomRegistrationButtonImageURL}" src="https://web.santacruzchamber.org/external/wcpages/wcmedia/images/register_e8f637af-a0de-4029-adda-e82049f8c67f.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p class="isSelectedEnd"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Join the Santa Cruz Area Chamber as we celebrate a Housewarming Celebraion at&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Coastal Community Justice Center&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="isSelectedEnd"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Come meet the team, tour their space, network with fellow community members, and help us welcome this new business.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="isSelectedEnd"&gt;&lt;span&gt;This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with local business leaders while celebrating a new addition to our business community. We look forward to seeing you there!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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</description><link>https://web.santacruzchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6589</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:39:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Back to School Workshop: 7 Common Struggles &amp; How to Support Your Family 9/16/2026 9:00 AM - 9/16/2026 10:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Back to School Workshop: 7 Common Struggles &amp;amp; How to Support Your Family&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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From burnout to bullying, anxiety to overbooked schedules, kids face plenty of challenges as the school year kicks off. And parents feel it, too.&lt;/p&gt;

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Join us for this&amp;nbsp;free, practical workshop&amp;nbsp;where we&amp;rsquo;ll cover the&amp;nbsp;7 most common back-to-school struggles&amp;nbsp;and share tools to:&lt;/p&gt;

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-Spot the signs&amp;nbsp;your child is struggling with overwhelm, anxiety, bullying, etc.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;-Tips to help them navigate&amp;nbsp;challenges with more confidence and resilience.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;-Learn when to reach out&amp;nbsp;to the school or seek additional support.&lt;/p&gt;

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Whether your child is starting kindergarten or entering high school, you&amp;rsquo;ll walk away with strategies and tips to support your family.&lt;/p&gt;

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Reserve your spot here:&amp;nbsp;https://mytherapyworks.myflodesk.com/bts-workshop&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.santacruzchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6600</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:07:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>An Evening with Friends 9/27/2026 3:00 PM - 9/27/2026 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join us for an early evening fundraiser benefiting Hospice Santa Cruz County&amp;#39;s Community Programs. The festivities kick off with appetizers and wine on the lawn, accompanied by live music by Joe Leonard.&amp;nbsp; Following the reception, enjoy dinner served by Home Restaurant, served family-style outdoors with a stunning view of the vineyard. This event also features a silent and live auction, offering a meaningful way to give back while enjoying a beautiful evening.&amp;nbsp; Tickets available at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.hospicesantacruz.org/event/an-evening-with-friends/"&gt;https://www.hospicesantacruz.org/event/an-evening-with-friends/&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp; For question call Sigfrid Garman at 831-430-3084.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Note: this event does sell out early, so purchase tickets as soon as possible,&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.santacruzchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6580</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:54:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Downsizing Without the Overwhelm: 10 Simple Steps to Start Today 9/29/2026 12:30 PM - 9/29/2026 2:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;meta charset="UTF-8" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2547" data-start="2373"&gt;Number two in the four-part series&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong data-end="2482" data-start="2421"&gt;Living on Your Terms: Smart Planning for the Next Chapter&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;focuses on making downsizing manageable instead of overwhelming.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2660" data-start="2549"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Downsizing Without the Overwhelm: 10 Simple Steps to Start Today&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2660" data-start="2549"&gt;Learn practical strategies to begin the process, reduce stress, and make steady progress without feeling stuck.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2677" data-start="2662"&gt;Topics include:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2677" data-start="2662" style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Practical strategies to reduce stress&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2677" data-start="2662" style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Where to begin when you don&amp;#39;t know where to start&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2677" data-start="2662" style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;gt;&lt;/strong&gt; How to make steady progress without becoming overwhelmed&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2677" data-start="2662"&gt;Perfect for older adults, adult children, and anyone helping a loved one prepare for a future move.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Speaker&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Heather Lewis Sebring is the founder of&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Heart Centered Transitions&lt;/strong&gt;, where she helps older adults and their families navigate downsizing, relocation, and other later-life transitions with less stress and greater confidence. Drawing on years of experience managing complex projects and helping families through major life changes, Heather is passionate about empowering seniors to remain in control of important decisions and helping families prepare thoughtfully for the future. She lives in Scotts Valley and works throughout Santa Cruz County.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This event is free and open to all. Please register at &lt;a href="https://bit.ly/armchairtopics"&gt;https://bit.ly/armchairtopics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.santacruzchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6593</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:05:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spark Session: Informational Therapy Call 9/30/2026 9:00 AM - 9/30/2026 10:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Are you curious about how therapy can help?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for this month&amp;#39;s FREE virtual informational Spark Session!&lt;/p&gt;

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Spark Sessions are a series of virtual drop-in info sessions hosted by TherapyWorks&amp;#39; Client Care Coordinator alongside our Community Relations Manager. These sessions are designed to encourage and guide you toward better mental health, because when you feel better, you live better.&lt;/p&gt;

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Each complimentary session offers a welcoming and supportive space to explore the therapy process and experience.&lt;/p&gt;

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Learn more and register for an upcoming session at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fmytherapyworks.com%2Fspark%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR7z5SdYLdxq6umSCuHO181fAK4t8jY_XkB9qVGTNCp1Bs3qhiVfYR8-fuvavA_aem_kGj1NL2uh6vt5j9UDvH4jA&amp;amp;h=AT3onbLcH11cX1wWvmNgh8V1hmytjBJgCPb6W-_FLZCWhLRwLw5n6Ypj6P4CsQM8XUnvfoZGxrulQ5l3mu8RcC21zdzh-bAIS4OxzuqL1-Q3AgJ1dFWu164ILe3C5iFODI3f8PWeEjD53QSG0dS8rlXcRQ&amp;amp;__tn__=q&amp;amp;c[0]=AT3XhTN64GjhjtW1SvP-Sv3eBXKqkQHaK8OtfIK51I6LoadJUfI7j56seWf6lieOs70-uOn4cLqplDyBiRqyduqfT53Y0n2_6CctxfjyJxMfirU2CRif6EqoVTuJUbGmKzlNkLtI50MqbGpaLSoHPEjgmwLYrmBBGDWMrw" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;mytherapyworks.com/spark&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.santacruzchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=6602</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:07:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WIB Networking Mixer &amp; Business After Hours: Grey Bears  9/30/2026 5:00 PM - 9/30/2026 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a data-bind="attr: { href: Event.RegistrationURL }" href="https://web.santacruzchamber.org/events/WIB-Networking-Mixer-Business-After-Hours-Grey-Bears-6567/register?entityDomainId=6&amp;amp;secure=True" id="btnWCCustomRegButton1"&gt;&lt;img class="wc-customeventregisterbutton" data-bind="attr:{src: CustomRegistrationButtonImageURL}" src="https://web.santacruzchamber.org/external/wcpages/wcmedia/images/register_e8f637af-a0de-4029-adda-e82049f8c67f.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="isSelectedEnd" style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://greybears.org/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.santacruzchamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=13343" style="width: 300px; height: 105px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.santacruzchamber.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=13417" style="width: 500px; height: 647px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="isSelectedEnd" style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:28px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WIB Networking Mixer &amp;amp;&amp;nbsp;Business After Hours&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="136" data-start="0"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;Join the Santa Cruz Area Chamber for a relaxing and enjoyable evening at our next &lt;strong&gt;WIB Networking Mixer&lt;/strong&gt;, hosted at &lt;a href="https://greybears.org/"&gt;Grey Bears&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="183" data-start="138"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="159" data-start="138"&gt;Wednesday, September 30&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="162" data-start="159" /&gt;
&lt;strong data-end="183" data-start="162"&gt;5:00 PM &amp;ndash; 7:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="663" data-start="549"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;Whether you&amp;#39;re looking to make new connections or catch up with familiar faces, this is the perfect midweek break.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="701" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="665"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;We look forward to seeing you there!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0000"&gt;RBEFORE REGISTERING, PLEASE EAD!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;To register, please follow the instructions below.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;- Click on the red &amp;ldquo;Register&amp;rdquo; button at the top of this page.&lt;br /&gt;
- THEN Click the blue &amp;ldquo;Login&amp;rdquo; button in the upper right corner on the next screen. After you enter your username and password, click login, then proceed with the registration form.&lt;br /&gt;
- If you do not have your login or password information feel free to use the &amp;ldquo;Forgot Password&amp;rdquo; feature to retrieve your password via the email you have on file with the Chamber.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;If you still have technical issues please feel free to call (831) 457-3713 or email &lt;a href="https://web.santacruzchamber.org/events/Luncheon-with-Special-Presentation-by-Santa-Cruz-Countys-New-County-Executive-Officer-Nicole-Coburn-6534/administration@santacruzchamber.org"&gt;administration@santacruzchamber.org&lt;/a&gt; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#e74c3c;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;No Refund for Cancellations&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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