SC Astronomy Club observation night at Bonny Doon Airfield | May 11

Required advance contact. See website for details. Bonny Doon is a private airfield. Visitors must contact a member in advance of attendance. See club website for member list and contact information. Bring own scopes.

Santa Cruz Astronomy Club
479-7789, www.astro.santa-cruz.us

Researchers Anonymous: Round Table | May 12 (10 a.m. - noon)

Open talk led by area historians about Santa Cruz County history and current museum projects. Fee to the public, donations welcome.

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front Street, Santa Cruz
831-429-1964, www.santacruzmah.org

Artist Talk: Art through Textile Tradition-Constructed Canvasses and Embedded Images. | May 12

Studio artist, Virginia Davis, combines elements of arts and crafts in using an ikat form. This technique applies color to threads before they are woven into a textile for dimensional, historical and ethnographic impact. Davis adapts her unique applique to create intricate and elaborate weaving designs. Members: $3, non-members $5.

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front Street, Santa Cruz
831-429-1964, www.santacruzmah.org

Audubon guided tours of Fort Ord | May 12 (7 a.m.)

Participants tally bird species that are spotted on a path that begins in the Salinas River area and leads north and west across Fort Ord. Group leader: David Styer. Contact: 831-633-2590.

Meet: Creekside Parking Lot, Fort Ord
Monterey Peninsula Audubon Society
www.montereyaudubon.org

Mountain Art Center Open House & Mother's Day Sale | May 12 (noon-6 p.m.)

Santa Cruz Mountain Art Center
9341 Mill Rd. Ben Lomond
831-336-3513, www.mountainartcenter.org

Mother's Day Brunch at Bargetto Winery | May 13 (from 10:30 a.m.)

Treat Mom to a memorable day at Bargetto's creek-side patio. Enjoy a sumptuous brunch created by Sammy Ramos and the music of Ken Constable. Reservations required: $46 general public, $43 Wine Club Members.

3535 North Main Street, Soquel
(Tickets) 831-475-2258, www.bargetto.com

Art at the Beach | May 13 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)

A select group of area artists display works at the Esplanade's outdoor gallery. Some will be demonstrating their craft with works in progress. This is a free event.

Esplanade Park, Capitola
www.ci.capitola.ca.us

Birding Walk at Rancho del Oso & Coast | May 13

Group departs 2341 Mission St., Santa Cruz (7 a.m.)
Meet at Waddell Beach, Hwy. 1 (8 a.m.)

Santa Cruz Bird Club
www.santacruzbirdclub.org

Mother's Day Brunch at the Cocoanut Grove | May 13 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)

Reservation suggested. Last seating at 12:30 p.m.

400 Beach St., Santa Cruz
831-423-2053, www.beachboardwalk.com

Tule Crafts | May 13 (1-3 p.m.)

Naturalists lead the way to tule gathering sites and demonstrates how to make household items using the local Native American traditions. Free. All ages.

Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, Ben Lomond
831-454-7930, www.scparks.com