Saturday, July 13
Special events
Watsonville Relay for Life
The 24-hour fundraiser for the American Cancer Society at Watsonville High School starts at 9 a.m. The fundraiser features live music, a car show and much more. For information: www.relayforlife.org/watsonvilleca.
Boomeria returns
Santa Cruz Baroque Festival’s yearly celebration of music, science, food and fun will take place from 1-5 p.m. at The Kingdom of Boomeria in Bonny Doon. In celebration of the eve of Bastille Day, we honor the spirit of the French Revolution with wine and snacks in the style of French cuisine. A climbable three-story castle will be available for the kids. Tickets available at scbaroque.org
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Recurring events
Aptos Farmers’ Market
Open rain or shine, the Aptos Farmers’ Market at Cabrillo College runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
Researchers Anonymous
History buffs are invited to join this free monthly meeting held the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St., Santa Cruz. Details: 429-1964, ext. 17 or www.santacruzmah.org.
Second Saturday on the Farm
The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East Lake Ave.
Second weekends at the Airport
Admission is free and everyone is welcome to show and admire these historical aircraft on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The pilots displaying their aircraft can enjoy special offers from Ella’s At The Airport and top off at our self-service island at the lowest fuel prices from 9 a.m. Saturday until 9 a.m. Sunday.
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Sunday, July 14
Special events
Moresco chicken BBQ
The Sons & Daughters of Italy Watsonville Lodge No. 2016 Annual Bob Moresco Chicken BBQ is from 12:30-4 p.m. at the Corralitos Padres Hall. Menu includes: BBQ half chicken, pasta, salad, bread roll and dessert. Meet our 2019 Scholarship Recipients. Enjoy the BBQ picnic under the redwood trees, live music and a raffle. Advance tickets sales only. For tickets contact Janey at 722-7958.
The Castro Adobe in the American Era
Come join us from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in celebrating the Castro family’s fascinating and prominent stories in the American Era of local history, starting in the Gold Rush when the adobe house was built. This hidden jewel at 184 Old Adobe Road in the Pájaro Valley is currently an active construction site as the adobe building is being repaired and is open only during scheduled events. Event is free; limited parking.
Recurring events
Farm and garden market
The Corralitos Farm and Garden Market offers locally grown fruits and vegetables and home made baked goods prepared with organic and locally grown ingredients. The market runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 127 Hames Road in Corralitos.
Wetlands Nature Center
Discover the wildlands on free exploration walks at 1:30 p.m. at the Wetlands Nature Center, 30 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville, behind Ramsay Park. Binoculars provided. Rain cancels. Information: 768-1622 or wetlandsofwatsonville.org.
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Monday, July 15
Recurring events
Family Movie Time
Enjoy a relaxing movie night with your family in the Main Library Storytime Room at 5:30 p.m. This week “Mary Poppins” will illuminate the screen: In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.
Hamburger Night
The American Legion Post 121 invites all to its Hamburger Night from 5:30-7 p.m. at 214 Center St., Watsonville. Cost: $6. Proceeds benefit veterans and the post’s community activities.
Aikido
The Ten Chi Kai Aikido Dojo trains on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7:15-8:45 p.m. at the Watsonville Police Activities League, 130 Rodriguez St., Watsonville. Details: Coresta Angelo at 763-4146.
PV Democratic Club
The Pajaro Valley Cesar Chavez Democratic Club meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Service Employees International Union office, 10 Alexander St., Watsonville. Information: 707-7265.
Stitchers by the Sea
The Santa Cruz Stitchers by the Sea Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America meets at 7 p.m. at the Live Oak Senior Center, 1777 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz. Free and open to the public. Details: Irene Cortez at 475-1853.
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Tuesday, July 16
Recurring events
Boxing at Watsonville PAL
Come learn the ropes from Carina Moreno and Rick Noble at Watsonville PAL’s Rodriguez Street location form 3:15-4:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For information visit Watsonvillepal.org or call 763-4146.
Traditional Mexican Music
Come see Watsonville youth performing traditional Mexican melodies in the Main Library Meeting Room at 6 p.m. For all ages. For information: 768-3400.
Bingo at Senior Center
The Watsonville Senior Center, 114 E. Fifth St., hosts bingo from 1-4 p.m. All proceeds benefit the center and its programs. Free coffee. Open to anyone 18 or older. In addition, the Senior Center holds a flea market starting at 9:30 a.m. Details: 722-1333.
Valley Heights
Free social hour every Tuesday and Friday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. is open to the public at 925 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville.
Bay Village Homeowners Association
Bay Village Homeowners Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at the YWCA, 340 East Beach St. in Watsonville, at 3 p.m. Homeowners are welcome.
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Wednesday, July 17
Special events
Cascada de Flores
Come to the Watsonville Library at 6:30 p.m. to see “El Abuelo,” a story about the music and dance of Mexico by Cascada de Flores — and you! Event open to all ages.
Recurring events
STEAM in Watsonville Library
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) meets in the library from 3-4 p.m. For ages 8-12, the ongoing program allows participants to learn about and make electronic creations from Little Bits kits.
Lions Bingo
Join the Watsonville Associated Lions Clubs Bingo and support a nonprofit that gives back to the Pajaro Valley. Meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Kennedy Center, 2401 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville.
Bilingual toddler time and lap time
Freedom Branch Library, 2021 Freedom Blvd., offers child socialization and early literacy skills for children ages 6-30 months at 10:30 a.m., and for ages 2-4 at 11:30 a.m. Details: 768-3420.
Watsonville Band
The Watsonville Community Band wants new members who can read music and competently play an instrument. Rehearsals at 7:30 p.m. in the Watsonville High School band room on Marchant Street. Information: band manager Bill Nestler at 768-8692 or watsonville-band.org.
Elks Lodge dinner
The Watsonville Elks Lodge, 121 Martinelli St., hosts dinners for members and guests. Lodge opens 5:30 p.m. and dinner is served 6:30 p.m. A full course dinner is included for $10 per person (special events may be higher). Contact the lodge for reservations at 724-2493. Reservations are a must.
Migrant assistance
The Community Information Center for Migrant Assistance/Centro Communitario de Información Migratoria at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 Lawrence Ave., Watsonville offers immigration information and assistance from 6-8 p.m. Free. Information: 724-3461.
Supervisor office hours
Santa Cruz County Second District Supervisor Zach Friend holds office hours on the third Wednesday of the month from 9-10 a.m. at the Corralitos Fire/Cal Fire Station on Eureka Canyon Road.
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Thursday, July 18
Special events
Apollo 11 50th anniversary
Before they walked on the moon, they flew at the airport. Watsonville Public Library, in partnership with the Watsonville Airport, commemorates the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 at 2 p.m. There will be a Virtual Reality Experience for those 12 and older.
Recurring events
Bilingual toddler time
Watsonville Public Library, 275 Main St., Suite 100, offers child socialization and early literacy skills for children ages 2-4 at 10:30 a.m. Details: 768-3400.
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Friday, July 19
Special events
Rocket Launch at the Fairgrounds
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 with rocket launches at the Fairgrounds at 11 a.m. Event open to all ages. For information: 768-3400.
Recurring events
Farmers’ market
The Watsonville Certified Farmers’ Market takes place every Friday from 3-7 p.m. on Peck Street in the downtown Plaza. Offers organic and ethnic produce, flowers, live music and plenty of goodies to eat.
St. Francis bingo
Bingo meets every Friday evening at the Kennedy Center, 2401 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville. Doors open at 5 p.m. Proceeds go to scholarships at St. Francis Central Coast Catholic High School. Information: 722-2665 or 722-3274.
Senior dance
The Watsonville Senior Center hosts a free dance at 10:30 a.m. at 114 E. Fifth St.
VFW dinner
The Veterans of Foreign Wars holds a social dinner on the first and third Friday of the month at 5 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 1960 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville. Open to the public. $7 per meal; takeout is available. Information: 722-5228.
Corralitos Grange Pedro
Corralitos Grange, 165 Little Corral Way, hosts a Pedro card game on the third Friday of the month at 1 p.m. $5. First prize $25. The grange has a scholarship available for local agriculture students. To apply, contact Shirley Spain at 234-0735.
