SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

‘A Matter of Balance’ classes begin July 1

The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County Empowered Aging Division will offer the workshop titled “A Matter of Balance: Falls Prevention Training” from 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and Wednesdays starting July 1.

Classes will be held in the Morrissey area. Location will be provided upon enrollment.

This free eight-week class is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults through goal setting, safety education and simple exercises to increase strength and balance.

Attendees are asked to commit to all classes for eight weeks.

Registration is required and the deadline to register is June 19. For pre-screening, registration or to learn more, call 831-200-3311.

SOQUEL

Jim Greiner leads monthly drumming session

Percussionist, educator and community drumming leader Jim Greiner will conduct the next in his series of Third Friday Community Drumming Sessions from 7-8:30 p.m. Friday at the Congregational Church of Soquel, 4951 Soquel Drive, Soquel.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Donation is $10. All levels of experience are welcome. Greiner provides instruction and percussion instruments, and bring your own favorites to this family friendly event.

For information, visit SantaCruzDrumLessons.com.

WATSONVILLE

Strawberry Jam event is ready to run Aug. 3

The Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services and the Rotary Club of Freedom will host the annual Strawberry Jam 1K/5K Fun Run/Walk at 7:45 and 8 a.m. Aug. 3 starting at Landmark Elementary School, 235 Ohlone Parkway, Watsonville.

The running events are part of the annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival.

The 5K will be a moderately hilly, fun course that starts and ends at Landmark Elementary and traverses Watsonville’s famous sloughs with an out-and-back section on Ohlone Parkway. Dogs are not allowed, but families and strollers are welcome.

Registration fees are $10 for the 1K (ages 12 and younger) and $30 for the 5K (ages 13 and older) until Aug. 1. The fee increases to $35 starting Aug. 2.

The Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services will use half of the proceeds from this event to enhance Watsonville Parks and Recreation programs. Freedom Rotary will utilize the remaining funds to install a water fountain in Flodberg Park.

For information, visit cityofwatsonville.org.

CAPITOLA

Capitola Historical Museum seeks volunteers

The Capitola Historical Museum is recruiting for volunteer docents. The museum preserves and promotes the history of Capitola through exhibitions, a collection of historic photographs and artifacts, conducting oral histories and participating in special events.

Volunteer docents are the museum’s ambassadors to the community and help support the operation of the museum and promote museum activities. Museum volunteers can contribute in several ways including greeting visitors during two-hour museum desk shifts and/or assisting with special community events and museum projects.

The museum, at 410 Capitola Ave., Capitola, is open from noon to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday through the end of December. Personalized training on museum operations will be provided. To obtain an application and for questions, call 831-464-0322 or email capitolamuseum@gmail.com.

SANTA CRUZ

An early look at Summer Shakespeare festival

Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare Artistic Director Charles Pasternak for a sneak peek at the 2024 Summer Festival at 7 p.m. June 24 at Bookshop Santa Cruz, 1520 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. This event is free and registrations are encouraged. To register, visit bookshopsantacruz.com/shakespeare-2024

The 2024 Summer Festival will feature four productions including “As You Like It” and “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare, “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde and “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams. This season’s Fringe Series will include the 2001 Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama, “Proof” by David Auburn, and two staged readings.

Performances will take place at the Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park from July 13 to Sept. 28. For information on the season, visit santacruzshakespeare.org/season-2024/.

BEN LOMOND

Curtain rises on ‘Wizard of tOyZ’ performance

The Little People’s Repertory Theatre presents “The Wizard of tOyZ” from July 17-28 at Park Hall 9400 Mill St., Ben Lomond.

The shows are scheduled for 7 p.m. July 17, July 18, July 19, July 20, July 24, July 25, July 26 and July 27, and 2 p.m. July 21 and July 28.

Tickets range from $15-$35. For information, visit lprt.org.

SANTA CRUZ

City to host Resource Recovery Facility tours

The city of Santa Cruz will offer free tours of its Resource Recovery Facility at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. through Aug. 23 at the facility, 605 Dimeo Lane, Santa Cruz.

The 90-minute tours provide an opportunity to learn about the importance of prioritizing waste reduction. Attendees will also learn about the recycling process as well as the new food scraps processing and household hazardous waste programs.

Registration is required and tours are limited to 20 people. Children must be at least 8 years old, and youth ages 8 to 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Carpooling is encouraged, as parking is limited.

To reserve your spot, visit cityofsantacruz.com/tours. For questions, email lomalley@santacruzca.gov.

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