Charitable Live Music Benefit at Pono Hawaiian Grill
2024-03-16 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pono Hawaiian Grill, 120 Union St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A CHARITABLE
LIVE MUSIC BENEFIT!
We are thrilled to invite you! The fun of music meets the spirit of giving! Join us for an evening as we come together to make a positive impact on our community.
All donated proceeds will go directly to Skills of Life Cafe and our Phase 2 fundraising campaign! Our concession trailer classroom is under construction and the final touches are needed to complete the process to our launch!

Please arrive anytime and consider a delicious Pono dinner plate
Reggae/Rock for your dancing feet: 7-9pm (Thank You Hijinx)!

PAYPAL:
https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4555390
SQUARE:
https://square.link/u/UdhDgLzu?src=sheet

3rd Annual Golf Event at Seascape: Organized by SCFFL Foundation
2024-06-15 | Seascape
SCFFL Foundation is hosting their 3rd annual golf fundraising event, and Skills of Life Cafe will be one of the nonprofits selected as a beneficiary! If you enjoy the game and friendly competition, please join the fun. Their website has all the information about the day and a few easy clicks to get you and a partner, or 4some to sign up!

We are being represented by THE VILLAGE!
2024-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Woodhouse Brewing, 119 Madrone St., Santa Cruz
The Village is a group of individuals that want to give back to their community. Skills of Life Cafe has been invited to participate in their June 20th event. We are one of three local nonprofits that have been filmed for this event, and our visual story will be aired for the community to vote. Those with the most votes will receive a generous financial gift (wish us luck)… and even better…come cast your vote!!! Woodhouse Brew is hosting.
Hope to see you there!

Welcome to our Grand Opening!
2024-10-26 10:00 - 13:00 | 97917th Ave. Santa, 979 17th Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

Cornhole Tournament
2025-04-12 13:00 - 18:00 | Woodhouse Brewing, 119 Madrone St., Santa Cruz

Spring Fundraiser Event
2026-04-11 12:00 - 19:00 | Beer Thirty, 2504 S Main St., Soquel, 95073, United States
PURCHASE TICKET(S)

Tickets include a Skills of Life beer glass, 1 beverage, and access to live bands, the makers market, and food trucks.
Join Us for a Full Day of Music, Makers, and Community Impact

We invite you to spend the afternoon and evening with us at an unforgettable community fundraiser in support of Skills of Life Cafe. Sponsored by Bay Federal Credit Union and Beer Thirty.
Join us Saturday April 11 from 12:00 noon through 7:00PM at Beer Thirty. The space will come alive with music, creativity, great food, and a shared purpose.
LOCATION:
DUE TO RAIN, THE FUNDRAISER EVENT WILL BE INSIDE & UNDER A TENT COVERING WITH HEATERS AT BEER THIRTY.
2504 S Main St, Soquel
Enjoy four live bands performing throughout the day, browse a vibrant makers market featuring local artists and vendors, and tasty bites from 831 Tacos and Pointside Meet Shop serving up crowd favorites. Whether you come for an hour or stay all day, there’s something for everyone.
Makers Market
Bloossom’s Farm
Desert Moon Jewelry
Hula Bon Hawaiian Accessories
Timber Mountain book signing by Lanny Headrick
Three Waves Coffee
Tree of Life Kitchen
Walls Honey

Band List
12:00 PM The New Hope Band
1:30 PM Jose Picazo and Jordan Salem
3:00 PM The Surf Creeps
5:00 PM Hijinx
Early registration will be $25 per ticket / $30 at the door
All proceeds from this event directly support the mission and growth of Skills of Life Cafe.
Funds raised help us expand our vocational training program, provide paid job experiences, strengthen employment pathways for individuals with disabilities, and sustain the supportive coaching that makes long-term success possible. Your participation helps us grow our impact, serve more individuals, and continue building an inclusive workforce within our community.
This is a chance to celebrate local talent, support small businesses, and invest in meaningful change. Every ticket purchased, every vendor visited, and every song enjoyed helps move our mission forward.
Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring your love for good music and good vibes. Your presence makes a difference — we can’t wait to see you there!
PURCHASE TICKET(S)

Tickets include a Skills of Life beer glass, 1 beverage, and access to live bands, the makers market, and food trucks.
