Benefit Dinner for the School of the Arts - Watsonville Charter School of the Arts' annual fundraising dinner, prepared by the Grill, features not only the meal but an auction of student and donated pro artwork, a drawing for prizes (including a week in Hawaii) and live music and dancing. More info: 831.421.2858. Fri., Nov. 20, 6-11pm. $25. Green Valley Grill, 40 Penny Ln, Watsonville (Santa Cruz), 831.728.0644.

Wetlands Restoration in Watsonville - Watsonville Wetlands Watch seeks volunteers to help restore wetland habitat (planting natives, removing exotic invasives and tending the greenhouse) the fourth Saturday of every month; all ages, no experience necessary, tools supplied; bird watching or short hike, and snacks, await. Fourth Saturday of every month, 9am-12pm. Free, 831.728.4106. Fitz Educational Center, Pajaro Valley High School, Watsonville (Santa Cruz).