Join in the 6th annual San Benito County Cardboard Challenge on October 18-22 by creating anything you can imagine out of cardboard!

The only rule is that the cardboard should still be recyclable after it’s been transformed. Pencils, paper, markers, and small amounts of glue are ideal. Past projects have included an entire city, wearable butterfly wings, a life-sized Steph Curry, and even a taco truck.

During this week, event partners will be highlighting celebrations happening county-wide. Show your creativity by sharing a photo of your cardboard creation via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram using #sanbenitoarts. Submissions can also be uploaded HERE or emailed to heidi@sanbenitoarts.org. Shared images will be reposted on the San Benito County Arts Council’s social media channels.

This free program is coordinated by the San Benito County Arts Council as part of their Steam Initiative in partnership with the YMCA of San Benito County, Youth Alliance, and San Benito County Integrated Waste Management.

More on this event HERE.

The Writers’ Lab is a weekly drop-in workshop for authors of all genres that meets from 5:30-7:00 PM, Wednesdays on Zoom, and is led by local poet and writer, Amanda Chiado.

Participants will be given flexible space to imagine, experiment and refine their craft.  Writers should be prepared to discover their creativity through discussion, peer to peer mentoring, writing sparks, book sharing, and guest author talks.  Writers are welcome to bring working pieces, exciting writing prompts, and examples of stellar work to share.

A $5/drop-in fee is collected to bring in guest authors and fund special writers’ events.

Register to attend.

For more information, please contact Amanda at amandachiado@gmail.com or 831.636.2787