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Birding Basics the Birds of Pajaro Valley 
Section 7110 Section 7111

Birding Basics the Birds of Pajaro Valley 
Section 7110 Section 7111

This fun, fascinating class is an introduction to many of the amazing birds in our own area. Employing photos, bird sound recordings, and a combination of classroom and field sessions, you will learn the basics of birding in a supportive, stress-free environment. You will begin building your basic field skills, learning how to use your field guide, apps, and optics, and employing useful identification techniques. Weather permitting, much of the class will involve practical field practice. Please arrive for the first class with binoculars and a field guide, if you have them. This is an excellent opportunity to develop nature photography skills with the eventual goal of sales. Students can also train to be docents for the wetlands center.
 
Pajaro Valley High Wetlands Center
500 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville
Wed  9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.    Adams: $70
Session 1:  Jan 18 - Mar 15                          $70
-Section 7110   Wednesdays           9:30-11:30AM
-Section 7113   Wednesdays          2:00 - 4:00PM
-section 7112 Thursdays                 9:30-11:30AM
 
Session 2:  Mar 22 - May 31                       $70
-Section 7111   Wednesdays          9:30-11:30AM
-Section 7114   Wednesdays          2:00-4:00PM
-Section 7115   Thursdays             Mar 23 - Jun 1                                  9:30-11:30AM
 
 
Band- Watsonville Community - FREE

Band- Watsonville Community - FREE

 
The Watsonville Community Band wants new members who can read music and competently play a band instrument. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. in the Watsonville High School band room on Marchant St. For information go towww.watsonville-band.org.
 
Watsonville High School, Band Room, 250
East Beach Street, Watsonville
Wed 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.                  Spence
Session 1: Jan 11 - May 31                Cost FREE
Section 7130
 
Cost: FREE
Current PVUSD high school students: FREE!
Adult students: FREE!
Questions??
Band questions: Barbara Smith
watsonvilleband@yahoo.com
www.watsonville-band.org
 
 
Watsonville Community Band flyer
 
 
There will be NO cake decoration classes for Spring 2023

There will be NO cake decoration classes for Spring 2023

Cake Decoration Level 1-6 
Learn how to mix colors, decorate cakes with equipment bags and tips, edges, tissues and figures
of flowers and much more. At every level, recipe information and tips will be shared on homemade
pastries and fillings for cakes with seasonal fresh fruit. Each level is more advanced and intense.
This class needs to be started from the first level. The first day of every level will be an overview and
orientation. It is required that each student bake their cake before class. At the end of each level,
you will receive a certificate of completion. Any questions please call the office at (831) 786-2160.

Decoración de Pasteles Nivel 1-6 
Aprenda cómo mezclar colores, decorar pasteles con equipo de puntas y bolsas, bordes, tejidos y
figuras de flores y mucho más. En cada nivel se comparten recetas y tips sobre reposteria, panes
caseros, y se enseñan a hacer rellenos de pastel con fruta fresca de temporada. Cada nivel es
más avanzado e intenso. Se requiere iniciar desde el primer nivel. El primer dia de cada nivel
será un repaso y orientación. Se requiere que cada estudiante hornee su pastel antes de clase.
Al final de cada nivel, usted recibirá un certificado de completacion del nivel. Cualquier pregunta
llamar a la oficina al (831) 786-2160.

Green Valley Center (GVC), Room/Salón 6, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville
Thu/Jue 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Martinez
Section 7010 Level/Nivel 1: Basic Steps/Pasos Básicos - Not available
Section 7011 Level/Nivel 2: Flowers and Paste/Flores de Pasta - Not available
Section 7012 Level/Nivel 3: Two Tier Dec./Decoración de dos pisos y más - Not available
Section 7013 Level/Nivel 4: Basic Fondant/Crema Fondant Básica - Not available

Green Valley Center (GVC), Room/Salón 6, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville
Fri/Vie 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Martinez
Section 7014 Level/Nivel 5: Inter. Fondant/Crema Fondant Intermedio - Not available
Section 7015 Level/Nivel 6: Advan. Fondant/Crema Fondant Advansado - Not available
 
Croatian Language and Culture - Conversational
There are many people in Watsonville and in Santa Cruz County whose ancestors came from Croatia. This class will teach intermediate and advanced conversational Croatian, vocabulary, grammar, greetings, and everyday expressions. It will introduce students to the country of Croatia, its culture (food, music, customs, etc.), as well as the Croatian influence in the Pajaro Valley for over 140 years.
 
Green Valley Valley Center Room 3, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville

Wed  6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  I Basor   $125 
Section 7084                     Session 1: Jan 11 - Mar 15                         $125
Section 7085                     Session 2: Mar 22 - Jun 2                           $125

Session 2 is a continuation of Session 1.
Spanish - Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Cultural Studies

Spanish - Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Cultural Studies

NO SPANISH CLASSES AVAILABLE FOR SPRING 2023

Designed for students who have intermediate to advanced Spanish language skills, this class provides an opportunity for students to practice advanced Spanish language conversation. Required Textbook for Beginning: "Spanish is Fun" (purchased at the Green Valley Center Office $35.00) Required Textbook for Intermediate/Advanced: "Curso Segundo" (purchased at the Green Valley Center Office $35.00)
Green Valley Center (GVC), Room 1, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville
Beginning

Tue    12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.     
Session 1: Not available     $70 -Section 7070
Session 2: Not available  $70 -Section 7071
 
Intermediate/Advanced

Tue     1:30p.m. –3:30 p.m.     
Session 1:  Not available   $125 -Section 7072
Session 2:  Not available  $125 -Section 7073
Ceramics - Beginning  Sections 7270, 7271 

Ceramics - Beginning  Sections 7270, 7271 

Come have fun! Learn beginning throwing and hand building pottery skills. There will be lots of demonstrations and help. You will learn how to center and throw small pieces on the wheel as well as hand building techniques. We will learn how to glaze our pieces and they will be fired in class. Bring a towel and any pottery tools you have to the first class. No experience necessary! For further information call instructor Susan Heady: (831) 252- 8855. Email: susan_heady@pvusd.net

*Open Registration on: Jan 6, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. (Online Registration Only)
Registration Tips:

1. Mark your calendars for registration date.
2.Make sure you have an account and if you don’t, create one.
3. If you already have an account and forgot your login or password, reset it through the links “forgot my password” or contact Bertha at (831) 429-3966 for assistance before the registration date.

Santa Cruz High School, Room 36, 415 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz

Tue           5:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.                  Heady                                  $120
Session 1: Jan 17 - Mar 7       -Section 7270
Session 2: Mar 14 - may 9    -Section 7271 
Ceramics - Intermediate Sections 7280, 7281

Ceramics - Intermediate Sections 7280, 7281

In this intermediate class we will work on individual projects. Wheel throwers and hand builders are both welcome. We will support and learn from each other as this is more of an open studio space than a class with set lessons or curriculum. Students should have some experience working with clay. Bring any pottery tools you own and a towel to the first class. If you want to throw on bats please bring your own bats and pins. Pieces will be glazed and fired in class. For further information call instructor Susan Heady: (831) 252-8855. Email: susan_heady@pvusd.net

*Open Registration on: Jan 6, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. (Online Registration Only)
Registration Tips:

1. Mark your calendars for registration date.
2.Make sure you have an account and if you don’t, create one.
3. If you already have an account and forgot your login or password, reset it through the links “forgot my password” or contact Bertha at (831) 429-3966 for assistance before the registration date

Santa Cruz High School, Room 36, 415 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz

Wed 5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.                  Heady                                            $120
Session 1: Jan 18 - Mar 8         -Section 7280 
Session 2: Mar 15 - may 10    -Section 7281 
SENDEROS - Creating Pathways 

SENDEROS - Creating Pathways 

Senderos is a local Santa Cruz nonprofit with FREE programs open to everyone. The mission of Senderos is to create pathways to success and build community by sharing Latino culture through traditional arts and fostering educational opportunities. Tutoring, mentoring, scholarships, and adult skill building programs support biliteracy, academic success, and higher education. Folkloric dance and traditional music classes (ages 7-adult) are offered, with performers sharing the rich cultural heritage of Mexico at many community and school events. **Programs are presented in Spanish with English interpretation available as needed. Los programas se presentan en español con interpretación en ingles disponible según sea necesario.
 
Save The Date:
Latino Role Models Conference -
 Cabrillo College Crocker Theater, Aptos
Inspiring students and their families to achieve their dreams for college and career. Presented in Spanish and English interpretation.
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m                                         March 2023                                                             FREE
 
Convite and Fiesta - Cooper Street, Downtown Santa Cruz
Procession with dancers and musicians ending in street festival.
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.                                      April 8, 2023                                                             FREE
 
Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza - San Lorenzo Park, Santa Cruz
All day festival celebrating the music, dance, food, arts of Oaxaca, Mexico.
 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.                                    April 16, 2023                                                       Entrance Fee
 
To learn more contact us:   
www.SCSenderos. org                              info@scsenderos.org                                            (831) 854-7740