Calendar of Events

May 30 Thu
Music Now DJs 1st Anniversary in New Location Celebration @ Music Now DJs
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Music Now Djs

Music Now DJs – 1st Year at New Location Celebration

The Capitola-Soquel and Aptos Chambers of Commerce kick off the celebration with a ribbon cutting at 5PM followed by delicious appetizers catered by Kiss Catering, wine tasting, and of course music! Since 1987, Music Now DJs has provided superior sound, state-of-the-art equipment, and excellent customer service. Owned by Jack Crawford, Music Now DJs is not only the largest DJ company in Santa Cruz County, but is the most referred DJ company on the central coast. 2121 41st Avenue, Suite 102, Capitola.

Jun 7 Fri
It’s Wine Tyme Ribbon Cutting @ It's Wine Tyme
5:00 pm

It's Wine Tyme_web smallJoin the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce in welcoming new owners of It’s Wine Tyme, Ed & Sondi, to Capitola Village! A Celebratory Happy Hour will be held at It’s Wine Tyme on Saturday, June 8 from 1 – 6PM.

Jun 8 Sat
Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Car Show @ Capitola Village
9:00 am – June 9, 2013 @ 4:00 pm
Jun 11 Tue
Networking Luncheon @ Shadowbrook Restaurant
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
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Make your reservation for the Networking Lunch on Tuesday, June 11 at 11:30AM at Shadowbrook Restaurant. Guest speaker will be Capitola Museum Director and local historian Carolyn Swift. Topic: “Camp Capitola” – A Vacation Back in Time. Carolyn is one of our all–time favorite speakers and you are sure to enjoy her tales of Capitola’s colorful past.

Networking Luncheons are a great way to connect with business people and community members, hear about current issues, enjoy lunch and be on your way in 90 minutes. Bring plenty of business cards! Seating is limited. Reservations and advance payment required. Call the Capitola-Soquel Chamber at 831.475.6522 for reservation.

Jun 12 Wed
Financial Solutions Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting @ Financial Solutions Home Loans
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Financial Solutions Home LoansFinancial Solutions Home Loans has moved! Join Jeri Skipper and associates at their beautiful new new office at 2121 41st Avenue, Suite 209 in Capitola for a Grand Opening Celebration. The Capitola-Soquel Chamber will kick things off with a Ribbon Cutting at 5pm. Enjoy appetizers by The River House, wine tasting from Myka Cellars and Wargin Wines, live music by July Fire, and great raffle prizes! The first 100 guests will receive a reusable goody bag filled with fun prizes and coupons from local merchants!

Raffle prizes include:

24-hour Karaoke rental from Music Now DJs – Value: $199
Emerald Iguana Salon gift basket
Gift Certificates:
$50 to Crows Nest compliments of Financial Solutions
Eyelash and eyebrow tint
30 minute massage by Rachael Katz Massage Therapy
Lunch at Sweet Peas
…and more!

Jun 20 Thu
St. John’s Helpful Shop 60th Anniversary Celebration @ St. John's Helpful Shop
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Mix and mingle while enjoying appetizers and wine in celebration of St. John’s Helpful Shop’s 60th Anniversary!

Jun 30 Sun
Bikes on the Bay Vintage Motorcycle Show @ Capitola Mall
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Jul 25 Thu
Lanai Financial Solutions Open House @ Lanai Financial Solutions
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Ribbon Cutting at 5:30pm with Capitola-Soquel Chamber. Meet Christine McBroom, Financial Advisor and her staff, mix and mingle while enjoying appetizers and beverages.

Jul 28 Sun
Wharf to Wharf Race
8:30 am

Each year, on the fourth Sunday in July, thousands of runners from across America and around the globe return to Santa Cruz, California for the annual six-mile race to Capitola-by-the-Sea. First run in 1973 by a handful of locals, the Wharf to Wharf Race today enjoys a gourmet reputation in running circles worldwide. Its scenic, seaside setting, perfect weather, and festive beach party atmosphere make it a favorite of casual joggers and elite athletes alike. Limited to 15,000 runners on a first-come-first-served basis, its field sells out months in advance. Runners are thrilled just to get in! It’s the best little road race in California!

Sep 14 Sat
Capitola Art & Wine Festival @ Capitola Village
10:00 am – September 15, 2013 @ 6:00 pm

Over 150 fine artists, wine tasting from Santa Cruz Mountains wineries, gourmet cuisine, kid’s art area, dance, performance art and music…all in beautiful Capitola Village overlooking the Monterey Bay.