We're a fun, down to earth group of ladies that live in Santa Cruz County.  We get together once a month to play Bunco for cash prizes.  it's $10 per person for each event.  Each event is potluck style and we rotate homes for hosting.  *New - we are now trying to get together once a month for a poker game.  RSVP to these new Meetups if you're interested. If you live in Santa Cruz County and are willing to host a game at your home, please join us.  Due to privacy concerns, we remove new members …

Welcome to Tumbling Tots Playgroup! We welcome all babies and toddlers, and their parents or caregivers residing in Santa Cruz County. Our main focus is to meet new people, have fun activities, and create friendship and support for our children and ourselves. Play-dates will include lots of activities such as visits to the various local beaches, walks in the redwoods, trips to the aquariums, zoos, and museums, arts and crafts, picnics and BBQ's, visiting the vast array of local parks and playgro …

Welcome to the Santa Cruz group of the Sierra Club! Here you will find a listing of some of the Santa Cruz Group activities as well as information about the Sierra Club. We welcome everyone to participate and encourage all to become members. ABOUT THE SIERRA CLUB: John Muir co-founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to share his love of nature. Since then, the Club has matured into the nation's largest and most influential environmental organization. The Club’s mission is to explore, enjoy, and protect …

A fun, social and active group for all fitness levels - from beginning runners to seasoned veterans! Come join us on the various trails throughout Santa Cruz county to get fit with your dog. Meet other runners who like to exercise with their favorite furry friend! I started my dog running business - See Spot Run - in Santa Cruz back in 2008. Now I'm looking to gather runners and dog owners alike to join me on some of the beautiful trials in our area. Running with the pack is a great way to get …

Members of Santa Cruz Trail Runners like to get dirty. A little bit of dust, dirt, mud, water or rain will not stop us. We run on the dirt and in the trees. We run over rocks and through creeks. We run uphill and downhill. Why? Because we can—because it's a blast—because we like to get dirty. Trail running creates less impact on the body than running on pavement, utilizes more muscle groups so you get stronger, increases balance and agility, is mentally stimulating and is a great way to connect …

… What we ask from you: 1) Suggest days and times that you think would make gatherings such as these available to the most people in the wider Santa Cruz County, and an area serving from Watsonville, to Los Gatos, and from Boulder Creek to Davenport. 2)  Let us know your interests so we know what to make available. Different gatherings will be focusing on different areas. Of course, some will be gatherings of all kinds for nature-based spirituality (drum circles, journey nights, spiritual walks i …

… You can learn more about the "Socrates Café" movement on the site of the Society for Philosophical Inquiry, at http://www.philosopher.org/en/Socrates_Cafe.html I'd very much like to start such a group in the Santa Cruz county area. Won't you join me?

I love hiking in the fresh air of mountain and sea, and want to join with other women in exploring hiking trails in Santa Cruz and neighboring counties. The goal is to get good exercise, enjoy good company, and experience the serenity of the great outdoors. Most of the hikes I will organize will be in the 3- to 7- mile range with a gain of 200 to 1800 feet.  If you're not ready to do the longer steeper hikes, you are welcome to come and do a portion of the hike, then return on your own. This gro …

Local D&D Meetup for Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. Players of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th editions welcome. Meet other players, form groups, and discuss the game.

Hi! Welcome to the Santa Cruz Playgroup. We are group of parents who meet regularly at different parks (and occasionally homes) for some fun playtime and adult social time too! Most active members have children in the 2-4 age range but any age is welcome. We love meeting new members! We try to pick different locations throughout the county as well as different times of day to accommodate the needs of different members. The calendar is private until you become a member. Feedback is always welcome …

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the leading orgnanization committed to finding new therapies and ultimately a cure for CF, and to improve the lives of those with the disease. We welcome volunteers to join our efforts in San Jose and throughout Santa Clara County and Santa Cruz County!Volunteers meet to develop community contacts, linkages and resources. They know the community and its resources.Plan and implement fundraising events ,recruit and orient new volunteers and represent the Foundat …

Singles will have the opportunity to connect on a deep level and participate in fun, heart-centered activities.

Welcome! We hike from a fraction of a mile to tens of miles, mostly in Santa Cruz County. Sometimes we will carpool up to one hour from Santa Cruz. Read the description carefully for each hike. Most hikes will have a steep and rugged part. Some hikes have shorter or flatter options. Children are welcome if they can keep up and sometimes dogs are welcome depending on local regulations. See the "Photos" section for pictures of past hikes. See the "About Us" section for frequently asked questions. …

Run for fun - in rain or sun - on dirt, rocks, mud, grass or sand. Run with us, alone, for a cause or for yourself. Run barefoot, in flip flops, or high-tech trainers.  Run in your PJs, birthday suit, or latest, greatest gear.  Run at night under a full moon or under the mid-day blazing sun.  Run without rules or plans.  Run because you want to- not because you have to.    Our Meet ups feature non-competitive, set-your-own-pace trail runs through county parks, often combined with group activiti …

Join us for fun family nature walks in the Santa Clara and Santa Cruz county areas. These short walks introduce children to natural settings and wildlife in a fun and informal way that allows them to build positive memories and associations with wild places and creatures.

This group is to bring together sister artisans for sharing, support, creative inspiration and networking. Let's get together and talk about creating art, marketing and selling art, inspiring each other, planning outings to art galleries, museums and other creative ventures whether visual, literary or performing arts.