Community Calendar

Join us at our annual gala, Rendezvous, as we celebrate: The Power of One.

The evening begins with an outdoor cocktail hour, silent auction, and always popular, golden ticket raffle. The night will continue with a buffet dinner catered by TASTE!, our famous cake auction, live auction, and inspiring program emceed by Neil Hebert.

Proceeds from Rendezvous directly support CASA’s mission to recruit, train, and support caring volunteer advocates for local foster children. We know that children in foster care benefit immensely if they have a caring and consistent adult to be by their side.

Winner of the Molière award for France’s best play, The Father—brilliantly told with humor and empathy—treats audiences to a heart-wrenching glimpse into despair from the loss of self.

The Cambria Center for the Arts (CCA) presents "Mix it Up!", a vibrant mixed media exhibition. This showcase celebrates creativity without boundaries, featuring the innovative work of featured artist Carolyn Chambers. Additionally, works by our local artists exploring diverse materials and techniques and combining media in unexpected ways will be on display.

Exhibit runs: September 1 to November 1.
Artist’s Reception: September 5, 4:30 to 6 pm.
Hours: 12 to 4 pm, Tuesday to Sunday.

The Cambria Center for the Arts (CCA) invites the community to view “Here and There" a collection of painterly, aerial views of Cambria and Lake Tahoe by Tigg Morales. The paintings explore and reveal familiar places from a fresh perspective.

Exhibition: September 1 to November 1
Hours: Tuesday to Sundays. 12 to 4 pm
Artist’s Reception: September 5th. 4:30 to 6:00 pm

Step into a world of mystery, contrast, and intrigue with In the Shadows. This evocative exhibit explores the beauty and power of darkness, where light reveals only part of the story and shadows spark the imagination. Through a variety of artistic styles and mediums, artists interpret the hidden, the overlooked, and the unexpected, inviting viewers to discover what emerges when we look beyond the obvious. Join us for this captivating exhibition and experience the drama, depth, and wonder found In the Shadows.

On Sunday, September 13th, Alpha Resource Center will host our Harvest of Hope Gala at Imagine Park. Reception begins at 4:30 pm.

The gala will highlight the impact of Alpha’s other programs with amazing firsthand success stories from participants and their families. And, of course, there will be great food, drinks, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and much more.

Suggested Attire: Denim & Diamonds

Step into a world of mystery, contrast, and intrigue with In the Shadows. This evocative exhibit explores the beauty and power of darkness, where light reveals only part of the story and shadows spark the imagination. Through a variety of artistic styles and mediums, artists interpret the hidden, the overlooked, and the unexpected, inviting viewers to discover what emerges when we look beyond the obvious. Join us for this captivating exhibition and experience the drama, depth, and wonder found In the Shadows.

Join us on the UCSC farm for a focused conversation on organic seeds—from seed economics and profitability to hands-on care and stewardship practices. We’ll explore varietal selection, storage, germination, and seed saving, along with a practical discussion on the role and legitimacy of community seed libraries in strengthening regional seed security.

Perfect for farmers, gardeners, and anyone interested in resilient, locally adapted seed systems. Come walk the fields and dig into the future of organic seed.

The Cambria Center for the Arts (CCA) presents "Mix it Up!", a vibrant mixed media exhibition. This showcase celebrates creativity without boundaries, featuring the innovative work of featured artist Carolyn Chambers. Additionally, works by our local artists exploring diverse materials and techniques and combining media in unexpected ways will be on display.

Exhibit runs: September 1 to November 1.
Artist’s Reception: September 5, 4:30 to 6 pm.
Hours: 12 to 4 pm, Tuesday to Sunday.

The Cambria Center for the Arts (CCA) invites the community to view “Here and There" a collection of painterly, aerial views of Cambria and Lake Tahoe by Tigg Morales. The paintings explore and reveal familiar places from a fresh perspective.

Exhibition: September 1 to November 1
Hours: Tuesday to Sundays. 12 to 4 pm
Artist’s Reception: September 5th. 4:30 to 6:00 pm