Hello, October!

Welcome Fall, Halloween, Harvest, and Monarch Butterflies return!!

My favorite season, in my school days, we used to cut school in the

fall and ride our bikes everywhere, with less traffic and less fog.

There are so many events I will be sending out another newsletter this month. I want to go to all of these events there is also a monster festival I would love to go to, see below for info! Oct 17 is our earthquake anniversary and I have included a link to my telling of that day.

Talk soon!!

Shaking Up Santa Cruz: My Loma Prieta Earthquake Experience

Many people may not realize how severely Santa Cruz County was affected by the October 17, 1989 earthquake. While the devastation in areas like the Marina, Embarcadero, Bay Bridge, and the Cypress Structure is often highlighted, Santa Cruz faced challenges. The quake resulted in seven fatalities and over 800 injuries in the county. Additionally, more than 4,500 residents were displaced, leading to a homelessness crisis in one of the county’s agricultural regions and significantly changing downtown Santa Cruz.

Where were you on October 17th, 1989? If you were in Santa Cruz, you would recall a very jarring experience! If you have not experienced an earthquake, you can live through mine without having to! Watch my video below:

Are you earthquake-ready? In this video highlight, I talk about a vital tool you need in case of an emergency:

First Downtown Harvest Festival coming soon:

The Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Markets is launching the inaugural Downtown Santa Cruz Harvest Festival from noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 5 on Lincoln Street between Cedar Street and Pacific Avenue. Think of a sweet version of county fair meets a school fair but, filled with local farms and businesses. Event officials will be throwing up tents, flipping pupusas, popping popcorn, stacking hay bales and setting up a slew of silly, throw-back games and fun activities. Carnival games like striker, dime toss, corn hole and foosball as well as a dunk tank raising money for the Second Harvest Food Bank. There will also be wreath making, a pumpkin sale supporting the Santa Cruz High girls basketball team, bouquet making with Sea to Sky Farm, live music, the Rhythm Rangellers. Food options will be plentiful.

This is a brand new event should be fun!! What I love is this is a community event for all ages it is on my calendar!

Monarch Day Festival

Welcome Back Monarchs Day

Fall is officially here, and so is the migration of monarch butterflies. Save the date for Welcome Back Monarchs Day on Sunday, October 13, from 11 to 4 at Natural Bridges SB for a day of activities, fun, and memories with the monarchs. The event is free. Parking is $10, which supports the park.

Festival of Monsters

The 2024 Festival of Monsters opens Oct. 11-12 with a weekend of free pubic events for all ages. Festivities begin 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at the Museum of Art and History (705 Front St., Santa Cruz) with a reading and Q&A with Kiersten White, the New York Times Bestselling author of Hide. White will be reading from her new book Lucy Undying, a dark romantic fantasy novel that explores what happens to Lucy Westenra once she escapes Dracula’s thrall. This sounds so fun!!!

SC County Animal Shelter

Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic

I am highlighting this event early because these spaces fill up quickly! Register today!

Registration will be in late September for a low-cost Spay and Neuter Clinic offered by Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter from November 15 – 17. Space is limited — contact the shelter to reserve your spot!

For cat spaying or neutering, the cost will be $150 ($75 for those on public assistance). Dog spaying or neutering will be $300 ($150 for those on public assistance). The clinic will also offer vaccinations and microchips.

The Santa Cruz Animal Shelter offers pet adoptions seven days a week from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. To meet and greet your potential four-legged family member, arrive before 4:45 PM. Adoptions are first-come, first-served! Please view available animals on the shelter website and then visit the shelter at 1001 Rodriguez St. in Santa Cruz to turn in your application.

Home Hacks

Small Front Porch Fall Decor: Charming Ideas for Autumn

"As Fall approaches, it’s time to start thinking about how to decorate your front porch for the season. Even if you have a small porch, there are plenty of ways to add some festive touches and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Here are some of my best ideas for decorating a small front porch for Fall with examples from my own porch from the past seasons."

- by Jennifer Howard

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