SANTA CRUZ

Harvey West Studios to hold groundbreaking

Housing Matters is about to break ground on Harvey West Studios and the public is invited to come in support. The event takes place 10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 17 at 115B Coral Street, Santa Cruz. Free parking is available at the Tannery Arts Center, 1050 River Street, Santa Cruz.

Harvey West Studios will provide 120 units of permanent supportive housing (PSH) for people who are experiencing chronic homelessness. The project is the largest of its kind in Santa Cruz County and represents our commitment to significantly increase the supply of supportive housing in our community.

State Sen. John Laird and Assemblymember Gail Pellerin and other key figures who have made the project possible will be among the guests attending. There will be live music and refreshments. Guest will have an opportunity to make an immediate impact by participating in putting together hygiene kits for program participants. Go to housingmatterssc.org/event/harvey-west-studios-groundbreaking-ceremony/ to register.

WATSONVILLE

Latinx Women in Business and Leadership Conference

Pájaro Community Development Corporation and its Regional Women’s Business Center are excited to host the second annual Latinx Women in Business and Leadership Conference at 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at Watsonville’s Civic Plaza Community Room, 275 Main Street, Floor 6, Watsonville.

This year’s theme centers on the critical topics of financial wellness and future financial planning. The conference will feature engaging workshops, a panel of women entrepreneur leaders, and valuable networking opportunities. MariaElena de la Garza, CEO of Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County Inc. will be the keynote speaker. The day will conclude with a celebration of this year’s Mujer Al Mando Award recipient, Maria Catalán, a Latinx farm owner and activist.

The ticket price is $25 per person and includes a light breakfast and lunch. Prices will increase to $35 after Sept. 15 and on the day of the event. The conference will be presented entirely in Spanish by bilingual and bicultural experts. English translation is available upon request in advance.

Tickets are available at www.elpajarocdc.org or by calling El Pájaro CDC office at 831-722-1224.

SANTA CRUZ

100+Women Who Care to host open house

100+Women Who Care, a local community giving circle open to members of all genders and ages, will host an open house at its regular quarterly meeting at 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Museum of Art & History, Garden Room, 705 Front St., Santa Cruz.

The group meets every March, June, September and December for one hour to select three worthy nonprofits at each meeting that will be considered to be the single recipient of a grant. The 100+Women Who Care grant is based on the total amount raised through a donation of $100 from each member of the giving circle. The members vote from among the three selected nonprofits, with the top vote-getter receiving 100% of the donations raised from the group.

Local nonprofits are encouraged to join the quarterly meeting and toss their name in a hat with the chance of being chosen as one of the three finalists. Each finalist is given an opportunity to make a presentation. The giving circle members vote at the end of each meeting for the winning nonprofit.

Combining each 100+Women Who Care member’s $100 donation dramatically amplifies community impact beyond what a single individual can do. For example, the giving circle could raise more than $10,000 in one hour for important local programs. Programs that have benefitted from grants include Salud y Carino, BirchBark, CASA, and El Sistema. Since 2009, the Santa Cruz 100+ Women Who Care giving circle has donated more than $306,000 to provide for those in greatest need in Santa Cruz County.

Visit 100wwc.org or contact Stacy100wwc@gmail.com and 831-461-5119 for information.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

North County Dems to hold endorsement forum

The Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County will hold an election endorsement forum this month, looking to make endorsements among local candidates.

At 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17, the club will have a virtual endorsement forum for local candidate races, including Scotts Valley City Council, Scotts Valley school board, San Lorenzo Valley Water District, and Felton, Scotts Valley and Boulder Creek fire districts. Visit svslvdemocrats.org for the Zoom meeting link.

APTOS

Fly Fishing Club meeting set for Sept. 4

The Santa Cruz Fly Fishing Club will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Aptos Grange, 2555 Mar Vista Drive, Aptos. In addition to the general meeting there will be a presentation by Dr. Mark Rockwell of the NCFFI on salmon restoration projects. The event will also include door prizes and a raffle. The public is invited to attend. Visit santacruzflyfishing.org for information.

SCOTTS VALLEY

Multicultural Fair gets new date on calendar

After the third annual Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair was postponed in May due to inclement weather, the event is back on the calendar. The community celebration will take place at 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Skypark, Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley.

The Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair is a free, interactive and educational event dedicated to building Community. Organized by the Scotts Valley Unified School District, the goal of the event is to broaden understanding and appreciation for multiculturalism and diversity. Through various activities and experiences, organizers hope to build community connection with the unique cultures and traditions present in Scotts Valley and the surrounding areas. Families will enjoy live music and multicultural performances throughout the day on the main stage, along with art, food and beverage vendors.

Go to scottsvalleymcf.com for information about the event.

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