Saturday, July 20
Special events
Paper Airplane Challenge
Create and fly paper airplanes, learn about aviation past, present and future at Watsonville Public Library’s Freedom branch from 2-3 p.m. For info: 768-3400.
Summer Sale on local goods
Tractor Supply Company is holding a Summer Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Watsonville location, 580 Auto Center Drive. The market day event will feature homegrown or homemade goods from the Pajaro Valley.
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.
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Sunday, July 21
Special events
Obon Festival
The Watsonville Buddhist Temple will be hosting its annual Obon Festival from noon to 5:30 p.m. Japanese food, kids’ games, live music and merchandise sales will all be a part of the celebration, which honors the spirits of one’s ancestors and Japanese culture.
St. Patrick’s International fest
The Watsonville City Plaza will welcome the St. Patrick’s International Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Food, fun, games, prizes and live music from Cadetes de Rigoberto Cantu, Backyard Blues, Nyreay and more.
Recurring events
Farm and garden market
The Corralitos Farm and Garden Market offers locally grown fruits and vegetables and homemade 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.
Indian Council
The Santa Cruz Indian Council meets the third Sunday of each month at 5 p.m. Membership open to native and non-native individuals and families. New members welcome. For meeting location, call 425-4404 or e-mail [email protected].
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Monday, July 22
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 “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween” will illuminate the screen: Two young friends find a magic book that brings a ventriloquist’s dummy to life.
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.
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Tuesday, July 23
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.
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Wednesday, July 24
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 at 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.
Magic Club
Our new magicians’ club meets on the last Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the club room at the Antonelli Mobile Manor at 2655 Brommer St. in Santa Cruz. If you do magic or want to get started in this fun hobby, join us. Questions? Call Jim at 685-3829.
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Thursday, July 25
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 26
Special events
Movie Nights at the Park
It’s Parks & Recreation Month and what a better way to celebrate than with a free Outdoor Movie Night, every Friday evening at Callaghan Park. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Free popcorn to the first 150 people. Movies start at 8 p.m.
Watsonville Superhero Bike Party
Come down to Watsonville Cyclery, 25 East Fifth Street, at 6:30 p.m. to join the bike community in brightening up the streets. Wear your superhero outfit and come decorate your helmets and make your masks. The ride to Callaghan Park begins at 7 p.m. and a free outdoor movie, Captain Underpants, will follow at the park. For updates and information, visit the Watsonville Bike Party Facebook page.
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. It 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.
