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Community Events Calendar

October 2026
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Vigilia de Otoño

Hospice of Santa Cruz County les invita a usted y a su familia a un Vigilia de Otoño Para recordar y honrar a nuestros seres queridos También puede asistir en línea en la liga: youtube.spatricks.org Traiga una fotografía o un objeto personal de su ser querido para nuestra mesa de recuerdo.
October 28, 2026
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Parroquia de San Patricio
721 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
November 2026

Sockshop & Shoe Company Presents: An Evening for Hospice

Come enjoy live music from The Joint Chiefs, great prizes, and a night of community in memory of Kelly Short and Jesse Velazquez. Plus, all weekend long Nov. 6–8, a portion of purchases at Sockshop’s Downtown and Aptos Village locations will benefit Hospice of Santa Cruz County programs. Featuring The Joint Chiefs
November 6, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sockshop and Shoe Company
1515 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Interfaith Memorial Service and Candle Lighting

Honor your loved one in a special holiday memorial service. Gather for words of support, candle lighting, and a remembrance table. You are welcome to bring a photograph or keepsake of your loved one to share on the remembrance table.  For more information, please call 831.430.3000 Join us in-person or online via a livestream at […]
November 18, 2026
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Resurrection Catholic Community Church
7600 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
December 2026
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Tree of Lights 2026

Join us to create a luminaria in memory of a loved one. This drop-in event provides an opportunity for reflection and recognition of loved ones. A short program will begin at 5:30 pm. Parking is available.   
December 3, 2026
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Arts Council Santa Cruz at the Tannery Arts Center
1070 River Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
January 2027
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Advanced Healthcare Directives

Planning ahead by completing an Advance Healthcare Directive can bring peace of mind to you and your loved ones. An Advance Healthcare Directive is a document that outlines your personal and medical healthcare choices and names an advocate to speak for you when you can’t speak for yourself. It’s important for everyone over the age […]
January 28, 2027
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Scotts Valley Library
251 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
February 2027
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Death Café

Come gather and enjoy a pastry and a coffee, while we discuss death and dying in small groups. A Death Café is a group supported discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is not a grief support group or counseling session, just some folks getting together to eat pastries and talk about […]
February 4, 2027
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Scotts Valley Library
251 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
April 2027

Fairways for Kids

Please join us for a full day of fun including: lunch, 18 holes of golf, on-course contests, buffet dinner, raffles, and live auction. This annual event, organized by Friends of Hospice, raises funds to support our Youth Grief Support Program including Camp Erin, an overnight camp for grieving youth.
April 29, 2027
11:30 am - 8:00 pm
Seascape Golf Club
610 Clubhouse Drive, Aptos
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