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Quick List: Clubs - Special Interest Clubs
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Advocates for the Forest of Nisene Marks

The Advocates for the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park is a non-profit volunteer organization that supports the maintenance and improvement of the park. The Advocates engage in a number of activities which support this goal. These activities include: Assist State Parks in the operat...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 461
Aptos,  CA  95001
Email: info@advocatesfnm.org
Website: http://www.advocatesfnm.org


American Contract Bridge League of Santa Cruz County

We are the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) of Santa Cruz County. The bridge clubs have daily and evening games open to players of all levels with some games reserved for novice and/or intermediate players. The current schedule is available on our website. There are currently six bri...[Full Record]
Address: 2450 17th Avenue, Suite 200
Santa Cruz,  CA  95062
Phone: 831-465-1102
Email: info@santacruzbridge.org
Website: http://www.santacruzbridge.org


American Rhododendron Society: California Chapter

The California Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society was founded in 1952 by local Rhododendron enthusiasts. The chapter currently has over 100 members in the San Francisco Bay Area, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Hawaii. Members of the California Chapter enjoy monthly meetings wh...[Full Record]
Email: esedlack@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://www.calchapterars.org


Archery Club of Santa Cruz

Our outdoor range is open to the public from 12 PM to 4 PM Saturdays and Sundays except during formal events (see calendar for limitations). You need your own equipment for the outdoor range unless you are a guest of one of our members and are with them on the range. You must read, underst...[Full Record]
Address: 151 Brookwood Drive,
Santa Cruz,  CA  95065
Email: scarchers@comcast.net
Website: http://www.santacruzarchers.com


Coastal Dog Owner's Group

Coastal Dog Owners Group is a volunteer run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. C-Dog coordinates several events year round like the Spring Dog Parade & Festival in May and the Harvest, Hops & Hounds, all in support of canine advocacy groups, organizations, and shelter.s ELIGIBILITY: The...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 63
Capitola,  CA  95010
Email: coastaldogs@gmail.com
Website: http://www.coastaldogs.com


Knitting Guild of Santa Cruz

The Knitting Guild of Santa Cruz offers the same program twice a month to accommodate the busy schedules of our members. We welcome visitors of ANY skill level to join us. Bring whatever you're working on and enjoy knitting with us....[Full Record]
Email: santacruzknitting@gmail.com
Website: http://santacruzknittingguild.wordpress.com


Market Street Senior Center and Theater

The Market Street Senior Center operates out of the Market Street Theatre at 222 Market Street, Santa Cruz. Our official name is Senior Citizens’ Opportunities, (SCO). We are a 501C3 tax exempt organization that has been serving Seniors in Santa Cruz County for over 62 years. SCO prov...[Full Record]
Address: 222 Market Street
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-423-6640
Email: santacruzfollies@att.net
Website: http://santacruzfollies.net


Monterey Bay Area Cactus and Succulent Society

The purpose of the Monterey Bay Area Cactus and Succulent Society is to: 1. Promote a friendly exchange of ideas and information about the study, collection, culture and propagation of cacti and succulents; 2. Conduct activities such as programs, field trips, speakers, and maintain a li...[Full Record]
Website: http://mbsucculent.org/


Monterey Bay Rose Society

Monterey Bay Rose Society is an affiliate of the American Rose Society. Our society encompasses the area of Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. The MBRS presents monthly meetings with interesting programs, publishes a monthly digital newsletter with tips and tricks for growing better rose...[Full Record]
Phone: 831-722-7958
Website: http://www.montereybayrosesociety.org


Mountain Community Theater

Formed in 1982 by a collective of actors, Mountain Community Theater (MCT) is Santa Cruz County’s longest continuously running community theater company, which puts on live theatrical performances featuring and tailored to people living in the San Lorenzo Valley, Santa Cruz County, and bey...[Full Record]
Address: 9400 Mill Street
Ben Lomond,  CA  95005
Phone: 831-336-4777
Website: http://www.mctshows.org


Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UCSC

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCSC is a community of men and women from diverse educational, occupational, and geographic backgrounds who are devoted to the pursuit of learning. The members enjoy spirited discussion, reading, and exploring new interests. Money raised from...[Full Record]
Address: 1156 High Street
Santa Cruz,  CA  95064
Phone: 831-459-2552
Website: http://ucsc-osher.wikispaces.com/


Pajaro Valley Quilt Association

Founded in 1978 by a small group of women who had taken a quilting class together, the Pajaro Valley Quilt Association (PVQA) has blossomed from the original 56 charter members at the end of that first year to 200 members, one of the largest guilds in the state. Monthly meetings offer a...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 1412
Aptos,  95001
Phone: 831-454-6192
Email: membership@pvqa.org
Website: http://www.pvqa.org


R C Bees of Santa Cruz County, Inc.

Santa Cruz County's premiere radio control model club, AMA Charter #144 The RC Bees of Santa Cruz County, Inc. is an organization of people who enjoy participating in the sport of Radio Control flying and modeling. The RC Bees (Club) has been in existence in Santa Cruz county for over 3...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 1654
Aptos,  CA  95001
Phone: 831-247-2331
Email: richludt@gmail.com
Website: http://rcbees.org


Santa Cruz Art League

First Fridays of the month: 12pm to 9pm . The Santa Cruz Art League is a vibrant, multi-disciplinary art center located close to downtown Santa Cruz. With over 30,000 visitors a year, we present 12-15 exhibitions annually in a variety of media and themes. We offer art classes for any ski...[Full Record]
Address: 526 Broadway
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-426-5787
Email: doreen@scal.org
Website: http://www.scal.org


Santa Cruz Astronomy Club

The Santa Cruz Astronomy Club serves all communities in Santa Cruz County, California and neighboring areas. Our emphasis is telescope observing, family participation, and public enjoyment of the wonders of the starry night....[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 3439
Santa Cruz,  CA  95063
Website: http://astronomy.santa-cruz.ca.us


Santa Cruz Bird Club

Enjoy walks in and around the county of Santa Cruz, boat trips on Monterey Bay, summer picnics and meetings September through May featuring informative, illustrated talks on wild birds and related topics, and receive the bimonthly newsletter, The Albatross....[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 1304
Santa Cruz,  CA  95061
Website: http://santacruzbirdclub.org


Santa Cruz Bonsai Kai

The purpose of the club is to learn the art of bonsai (the Japanese art of growing and shaping miniature trees in pots). The club also has an extensive Bonsai Library which is available to members, only. The club entertains visitors for a few visits without the need to join the club, but w...[Full Record]
Email: edinbonnydoon@comcast.net
Website: http://santacruzbonsaikai.com


Santa Cruz Bowls Club

World class artificial surface lawn bowling green located in San Lorenzo Park. A challenging outdoor sport that anyone can play, especially on our fast green where it is all about finesse and concentration and not strength. Great team camaraderie in a lovely natural setting. Most games ar...[Full Record]
Address: 137 Dakota Ave.
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-275-0028
Email: info@sclawnbowls.org
Website: http://www.sclawnbowls.org


Santa Cruz County Amateur Radio Club

Founded in 1916 to promote amateur radio, today this club (tax-exempt 501(c)(7) is an organization of over 100 Santa Cruz County amateur radio operators. During emergencies (floods, fires, etc.) and for major community events (bike races, long-distance competitions for horses and riders, ...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 238
Santa Cruz,  CA  95061
Phone: 831-429-1290
Email: k6bj@arrl.net
Website: http://www.k6bj.org


Santa Cruz County Cycling Club

SCCCC is a cycling club that sponsors a variety of group rides each week. These are social rides, not races, each with structured pace whether it be lighter, intermediate, or higher. Check the calendar for the exact start location of any given ride...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 8342
Santa Cruz,  CA  95061
Phone: 831-704-7675
Website: https://www.santacruzcycling.org


Santa Cruz County Railroad Historical Society

In 1973 the Redwood Coast Model Engineers Society was formed from a combination of two smaller rail enthusiast clubs. This organization provided the basis for a creative outlet and mutual enjoyment for its membership. Building and operating model railroad layouts and modules. In the ear...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 1684
Freedom,  CA  95019
Email: trainrob@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://trainweb.org/sccrhs


Santa Cruz Fly Fishermen

The Santa Cruz Fly Fishermen began as a small group of fly fishers, mainly steelhead fishers and one or two salt water fishers, gathering together on the banks of the San Lorenzo River, sharing tips, tales, and other fishing lore, and had its formal roots at Ernie's Casting Pond, which was...[Full Record]
Phone: 831-688-8174
Email: jameswilsonblack@me.com
Website: http://www.santacruzflyfishermen.org


Santa Cruz Handweavers Guild

Informative meetings with programs on many aspects of fiber work (weaving, spinning, etc.) Opportunities for workshops and conferences....[Full Record]
Address: 353 Henry Cowell Drive
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Email: info@santacruzhandweavers.org
Website: http://www.santacruzhandweavers.org


Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange

The SCLO Grange is part of a state organization founded in 1873 whose mission was to support small family farmers and promote sustainable agriculture. As part of this program, the SCLO Grange focuses on organic farming, as well as, all aspects of sustainability. We have programs of interes...[Full Record]
Address: 1900 17th Avenue
Santa Cruz,  CA  95062
Phone: 831-476-6424
Email: dfeldman26@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.greengrange.org


Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society

The object of this society shall be to unite and associate those persons who are interested in the study and collecting of minerals and gemstones; for the mutual improvement in the art of cutting and polishing gem or semi-gem material; and for increasing the knowledge of its members about ...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 343
Santa Cruz,  CA  95061
Website: http://www.scrockngem.org/


Santa Cruz Rowing Club

A recreational group that promotes open water rowing as a sport for everyone. Sponsors races, regattas, and cruises. Rowing lessons given Spring through Fall. Members also organize trips in order to participate in other races and cruises. Rental boats available to members. Several exce...[Full Record]
Website: http://www.scrowing.org


Santa Cruz Watercolor Society

In the early 1970s, a group of plein aire artists formed the nucleus of what became the Santa Cruz Watercolor Society when they began to create a bulletin that published where they planned to meet. The organization has grown and networked and now includes opportunities for all watercoloris...[Full Record]
Website: http://santacruzwatercolorsociety.com/


Sierra Club-Santa Cruz County Group

The Santa Cruz Group of the Sierra Club provides monthly programs and outings, and serves as a voice for the local environments of Santa Cruz County. The Santa Cruz Group offers residents opportunities to join together with other environmentally-conscious people to explore the coast, footh...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 604
Santa Cruz,  CA  95061
Email: santa.cruz.group@sierraclub.org
Website: http://www.ventana.sierraclub.org


Stitchers By The Sea, Santa Cruz Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America

The Embroiderers' Guild Of America is an international organization that promotes the study and practice of the art of needle work. Our chapter is part of the Greater Pacific Region (GPR), which covers Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, and British Columbia. Meet...[Full Record]
Phone: 831-475-1853
Email: SBTS@ega-gpr.org
Website: http://stitchersbythesea.ega-gpr.org/index.html


The Gardeners' Club

Collect and disseminate information and materials to the public stimulating interest in growing plants and vegetables. Members donate seeds, bulbs, cuttings, plants, or produce which are sold (proceeds benefit the club). Club donates to other causes and provides help in promoting agricultu...[Full Record]
Address: 1633 Quail Hollow Road
Ben Lomond,  CA  95005
Phone: 831-475-0991
Email: cherrylea@comcast.net
Website: http://www.thegardenersclub.org


Watsonville Bonsai Club

A club participating in the ART OF BONSAI, creating and maintaining small & large trees with the help of Master Sensei Katsumi Kinoshita, and other club instructors....[Full Record]
Address: 150 Blackburn St.
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-724-9283
Email: whiteslib@aol.com
Website: https://watsonvillebonsaiclub.elisting.us/