Green Festival
Join EcoMetro Guide in booth 532 at the nation’s premier sustainability event, where you will see the best in green. Enjoy more than 125 renowned authors, leaders and educators; great how-to workshops; cutting-edge films; fun activities for kids; organic beer and wine; delicious vegetarian cuisine and diverse live music. Shop in our unique marketplace of more than 350 eco-friendly businesses—everything from all-natural body care products and organic cotton clothing to Fair Trade gifts and beautiful kitchen tiles made from renewable resources.
Fri-Sun, Nov 13–15
Concourse Exhibition Center 635 8th St, San Francisco
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A Taste of Santa Cruz
Cuisine from 30+ local restaurants, local wines, 150+ auction items. Tickets support local charity. Call 831-464-2000 for tickets.
Thu, Nov 5, 6-9pm
Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz

Kids Day Camp
Pies, tarts and cobblers for kids 8-12yrs old with Chef Michelle Encarnacion. By using different doughs and seasonal ingredients, your child will learn to create a variety of mouthwatering desserts such as velvety smooth pumpkin pies, scrumptious apple-crumb tarts, delicious banana bread puddings and flavorful cobblers- healthy lunch also provided. Call 408-370-9190 for information.
Sat, Nov 7 10am-3pm, $100 per child
Professional Culinary Institute, Campbell

Mushrooms of the Santa Cruz Mountains
Discover more about mushrooms, where to find them, how to be sure they are the "right" ones, and tips on gourmet preparation. 
Sat, Nov 7, 1pm-3pm
Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center, 16 miles north of Santa Cruz, off Hwy 1

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