Help keep San Lorenzo Valley clean by joining cleanup
The River & Road Cleanup, set for Saturday, Sept. 21, is an annual effort to keep the environment clean in the San Lorenzo Valley. Since 1986, this day of action has helped remove tons of trash in the region that threatens wildlife and the watershed.
The cleanup starts at 9am and volunteers can show up to four meeting places: Felton—Covered Bridge County Park; Ben Lomond—near Ben Lomond County Park on Mill Street; Boulder Creek—behind The Mat – Boulder Creek Laundry; and Lompico—Lompico Park.
Volunteers who come should bring water, work gloves, sunscreen, sturdy shoes and a high-visibility shirt. Latex gloves and trash bags will be provided. All ages are welcome but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
The event is hosted by the Valley Women’s Club in partnership with Save Our Shores.
Bubble Bonanza arrives at Roaring Camp this Saturday
The Bubble Train is chugging into Roaring Camp on Saturday, Sept. 21, for a fun-filled family event, Bubble Bonanza.
Step on board the Bubble Train and watch thousands of bubbles float through the air as you roll down the tracks through a redwood forest. Sing bubble songs with Petel Apel on a 20-minute train ride full of bubble fun.
Upon returning to the depot, follow Mr. Bigz Bubbles to the Bubble Show in Bret Harte Hall. A special performance by Tom Notty and his Bubble Magic will amaze you with bubbles spinning inside bubbles “unlike anything you’ve ever seen.”
See Rachel create giant bubbles right before your eyes! Watch stilt walkers, jugglers and magician Mr. Miraculous perform on Roaring Camp’s Main Street. Take bubble photos at the Village Photo Booth and grab a Bubble Lunch Bag at Georgie’s Cookhouse.
Reservations recommended. For tickets and information, go to roaringcamp.com or call 831-335-4484.
United Against Hate Week, Banned Books Week celebrated in September
For the first time this year, United Against Hate and Banned Books Week will be celebrated during the last week of the month of September.
In recognition of both celebrations, Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) will host events highlighting the ongoing issues of literary censorship and book bans and the ongoing rise of hate, bigotry and racism in communities.
United Against Hate Week is celebrated Sept. 21-27 and Banned Books Week is celebrated Sept. 22-28. To mark these two celebrations, SCPL will be hosting the following events:
- “Bystander Intervention Training” presented by CAIR California at the Aptos Library Branch on Saturday, Sept. 21. This event is in collaboration with Santa Cruz County United for Safe and Inclusive Communities (SCCUSIC) and seeks to empower local residents to take action in communities and alter the course of growing intolerance. Registration is required. To register visit santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12986542.
- “Unite Against Book Bans, Unite Against Hate: Panel Discussion” at the Capitola Library Branch on Thursday, Sept. 26. A conversation about the ways reading challenged and banned books positively influence well being, reduce hate and bias and save lives. Co-sponsors include SCCUSIC, The Diversity Center (TDC) and the Resource Center for Nonviolence (RCNV). Registration is required. To register, visit santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12983642.
