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Monterey Sea Canyon Birdwatching Tour | Oct. 17 (7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.)

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Travel just a few miles off the coast to the Monterey Bay's 6,000 foot deep canyon where more than 70 bird species travel from both hemispheres to feed on these rich waters. Monterey Seabird Tours are available during peak migration seasons, limits the number of travelers on a tour, and are led by expert naturalists and birders.

Monterey Boat Charters, Monterey Wharf
831-375-4658, www.montereyseabirds.com

Poetry Readings | Oct. 19 (8-10 p.m.)

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Local poets read their works in an atmosphere of warmth and encouragement surrounded by visual arts in the art center gallery. Suggested donation $3.

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

Garden Days at Gilroy Gardens | Oct. 19 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.)

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Attention all gardeners... the Garden's Docents are on hand to inform visitors about the parks elaborate gardens and educational exhibits. Special horticultural seminars are presented by experts who are also available to answer your gardening questions. No rides will be in operation during the event hours. Garden Day tickets are $12 and available at the gate.

3050 Hecker Pass/Hwy 152, Gilroy
408-840-7100, www.gilroygardens.org

Apple Butter Festival | Oct 20 (9 a.m-5 p.m.)

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There is apple butter canning, antique farm equipment, crafts, BBQ, fresh apples, juice pressing, bakery, antiques and much more.

Gizdich Ranch, Watsonville
831-722-1056, www.gizdich-ranch.com

Scarecrow Alley and Pumpkin Patch | Oct. 20-21

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A Gilroy community event. Area businesses, organizations and other groups create one-of-a-kind scarecrows that are displayed along the park's entry path and bridge. Purchase a holiday pumpkin at the Hall's Mercantile Pumpkin Patch.

Gilroy Gardens
3050 Hecker Pass/Hwy 152, Gilroy
408-840-7100, www.gilroygardens.org

Ukulele Jam and Sing Along | Oct. 20 (7-9 p.m.)

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Although this jam is ukulele-centric, players of all acoustic instruments and singers of all levels are welcome. When the weather is fine the group meets at the Art Center campfire at the back of the Art Center. Limited seating so bring your own chair.

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

37th Annual Santa Cruz Youth Band Review | Oct 20 (from 8:30 a.m.)

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Parade through the streets of Santa Cruz.

Review and awards at the Santa Cruz Beach Boadwalk
400 Beach St., Santa Cruz
831-423-5590, www.beachboardwalk.com

Moonlight Dinner Train | Oct. 20 (6-11 p.m.)

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Moonlight dinner, dancing, and train ride through a redwood forest lit by flashlight. Reservations recommended. For tickets contact Roaring Camp at 1-831-335-4484.

Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton
Tickets/Info: 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com

Octoberfest at the Tyrolean Inn | Oct. 20

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In true Bavarian fashion, the Tyrolean Inn celebrates Octoberfest with traditional foods, music, songs, plus beers and wines from the homeland.

9600 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond
831-336-5188, www.tyroleaninn.com

21st Santa Cruz County Open Studios Encore Weekend | Oct. 13-14 (11 a.m.-6 p.m.)

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A juried collection of 275 professional artists who work in various mediums participate in this event. All participants open their studios to visitors and offer an opportunity to meet and discuss the scope of their talents. The Open Studio Guide/calendar offers a thumb-nail image of each artist's work and maps to help in locating the studio sites. Refreshments are served at most locations.

Purchase the Open Studios guide to 275 professional artists/studios from various retail area stores and shops, or from:
Santa Cruz County Cultural Council
2400 Chanticleer Ave., Ste G, Santa Cruz
831-475-9600, www.ccscc.org

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