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Santa Cruz fests: 300 bottles of wine at Oktoberfest, food and drinks at Sausagefest

The many food-related fun activities this weekend in Santa Cruz include two fests, Sausagefest on Saturday and Oktoberfest on Sunday, and each benefits a worthy local organization. And Oktoberfest includes the opportunity to bid on 300 bottles of wine! Saturday’s … Continue reading

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Let’s all scream for organic ice cream at Mission Hill Creamery’s party

Mission Hill Creamery—with tasty, organic ice cream—opened its Pacific Avenue shop two weeks ago; now the date of its celebration party has been announced. Join the fun on Friday, Oct. 5 at Mission Hill Creamery’s Scoop Shop and Dessert Cafe. … Continue reading

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UCSC Harvest Festival with organic food, farm tours, and apple pie contest

The 18th annual UCSC Harvest Festival, held at the campus’ 25-acre organic farm, is fun for the whole family and includes an apple pie contest, organic food, farm tours, and kids’ activities. Admission varies between free and $5; general public … Continue reading

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Gourmet Grazing with wine and food benefited Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group

The annual Gourmet Grazing on the Green, with many local wines, a few beers, and lots of gourmet food cooked by local chefs, raises vital funds for the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group (SCCBG). Last weekend’s event—the 9th annual Gourmet … Continue reading

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Spots available for Friday’s Farm to Table Beer Dinner at Chaminade in Santa Cruz

As of Thursday evening, there were still a few spots available for the September 14 Farm to Table Beer Dinner at Santa Cruz’s Chaminade Resort & Spa; see menu below. For reservations, call (831) 475-5600 – but act fast, these … Continue reading

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Taste of the Harbor: Santa Cruz restaurants benefit O’Neill Sea Odyssey

The fifth annual “Taste of the Harbor” on Tuesday September 11 offers food and wine from Santa Cruz restaurants and benefits O’Neill Sea Odyssey through the Intero Foundation. The event, hosted by Intero Real Estate Services at the Santa Cruz … Continue reading

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Restaurants and wineries come together for free Capitola Art & Wine Festival

The 2012 Capitola Art and Wine Festival, offering a variety of food from many restaurants plus wine, beer, and art, takes place on Saturday September 8 and Sunday September 9 from 10am-6pm. The event, held at The Esplanade in Capitola … Continue reading

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Seasonal, tasty Santa Cruz food is the star at benefit for FleaHab

A September 1 fundraiser benefiting the nonprofit organization FleaHab will feature a diverse selection of tasty and seasonal food from various Santa Cruz businesses. See end of article for details on food. The mission of FleaHab is to integrate exercise … Continue reading

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Inexpensive BBQ at Whole Foods Capitola benefits Easter Seals Central California

Visit Whole Foods Market’s Capitola location on Friday, August 24 for an inexpensive barbecue dinner and benefit local children and adults with disabilities served by Easter Seals Central California. This event is co-sponsored by Whole Foods Market and CVS, and … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz café and bakery Companion Bakeshop hosts Live Earth Farm benefit

Companion Bakeshop in Westside Santa Cruz, a delightful bakery and café, is hosting a fundraiser for Live Earth Farm on Sunday, August 19 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $16 or for adults and $6 for children under 10. Buy tickets … Continue reading

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