Category Archives: Benefits

Santa Cruz County food & wine events this week

Posted on July 6, 2015 by admin

There are many food and wine events occurring this week in Santa Cruz County. Below are details for a few of them–including one tonight, July 6. Monday, July 6: Chaminade’s “Happy Yappy Hour” From 5-7 p.m., Chaminade Resort & Spa … Continue reading →

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Hop N’ Barley Beer Festival this weekend in Scotts Valley

Posted on June 26, 2015 by admin

This weekend is the 6th annual Hop N’ Barley beer and BBQ festival. The main event is on Saturday, June 27, but this is the second consecutive year that the festival is holding activities over two full days instead of … Continue reading →

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Whole Foods Market Santa Cruz weekend roundup

Posted on June 26, 2015 by admin

Whole Foods Market in Santa Cruz is dishing up lots of appealing sales and events this weekend, June 26-June 28, including a big discount on protein powder and a chance to help kids in Togo, West Africa. Fri. June 26-Sun. … Continue reading →

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Lots of food & drinks at Saturday’s family-friendly Pleasure Point Street Fair in Santa Cruz

Posted on June 25, 2015 by admin

This Saturday is the third annual Pleasure Point Street Fair in Santa Cruz, with a variety of local food and drinks for sale. The event, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Portola Drive between 38th and 41st Avenues, has … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group’s gala dinner a big success

Posted on May 28, 2015 by admin

Cabrillo College culinary arts students used their talents to transport dinner guests to Morocco at the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group’s Spring Forward Against Cancer gala earlier this month. The successful benefit, held at Sesnon House, raised thousands of dollars … Continue reading →

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Soquel benefit features 30 beers from nine Santa Cruz area breweries

Posted on May 19, 2015 by admin

The 2nd annual Locals Only Tap Takeover is Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Beer Thirty in Soquel. This event features 30 local brews on draft from all nine Santa Cruz County breweries—see full list below. All proceeds will be donated … Continue reading →

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Restaurants gather for Santa Cruz Homeless Services Center

Posted on April 14, 2015 by admin

The community is invited to eat unlimited soup from dozens of local restaurants, caterers, and other food businesses on Thursday April 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to benefit Santa Cruz’s Homeless Services Center. The 16th Annual Soupline Supper benefit is at … Continue reading →

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San Francisco restaurant A16: female guest chefs & wine experts for International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2015 by admin

A16 is hosting its 10th annual Festa della Donna celebration on Sunday, March 8, 2015. The dinner will feature southern Italian fare from prestigious Italian chefs Laura Brunelli and Rosetta and Maria Costantino. Make reservations at 415-771-2216 or a16sf.com. Note … Continue reading →

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2015 Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off Results including top-rated Pleasure Pizza

Posted on February 24, 2015 by admin

Interested to learn who made the best soup at the 2015 Santa Cruz Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off after reading my preview article? Pleasure Pizza Eastside Eatery, led by Derek Rupp, was a big winner – he was awarded 1st place … Continue reading →

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2015 Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off and Festival

Posted on February 20, 2015 by admin

This Saturday is the 34th annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off and Festival at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The Feb. 21, 2015 chowder cook-off has free admission. If you want to eat chowder, tasting kits are $9 and include … Continue reading →

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