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Featured Events:Santa Cruz World Choir & Orchestra Open HouseHave a Glee-ful Experience! Sing with Us! Every Tues (Aug 24-Sep 7) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Location: Soquel Congregational Church Fel, 4951 Soquel Drive, Soquel, Soquel 
MapThe Santa Cruz World Choir & Orchestra is a new, multi-generational, multi-cultural, educational and fun vocal group and ensemble that will inspire and entertain audiences this holiday season. High school age and older singers and musicians will perform a variety of traditional and modern music from around the world, and receive skills training.
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First Aid/CPR Classes
Starting in January, these classes are free and ongoing. Call the fire station, 335-4422, to sign up for the next available class.
* CPR Monday:
o The first two months of each quarter
o The 4th Monday from 6:30 to 9:30 PM
* First Aid/CPR
o Every third Month
o Probably the 3rd Saturday. Call the fire station for the date.
Our Teen Gaming afternoon rev's its engines with Mario Kart! Join us for a fun afternoon of all kinds of games!
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WEDNESDAY SHOWDOWN
Details Come sample our WEDNESDAY SHOWDOWN! Starting Wednesday's at 5pm, come sample and VOTE for your favorite dish!!
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Welcome to the 73nd Annual Monterey County Fair!
"Six days and nights packed with fun for the entire family."
Enjoy three stages of entertainment, carnival rides and games, pony rides, children's art and activities area, food from around the world and wine tasting. View the wonderful hand-made exhibits and experience our livestock shows up close and personal. You'll discover that the Fair is timeless fun for the young and young at heart.
After the great concerts on the Garden Stage at 7:00 PM, the fun continues at the After Party at the Dive Bar at the Turf Club at 9:00 PM each night of the Fair!
Weds, Sept 1, KIDS' DAY
• Opening Day of Fair: FREE TIL THREE with a book donation
• Kids 12 and under get in Free
• Kids' Club Members can come and enjoy the Kids' Club Birthday Party
from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Turf Club
Thurs, Sept 2, "SENIORS' DAY" $3.00 admission for 65 years old or better
Fri, Sept 3, "MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY"
All active military can get in FREE with Valid Military ID
Sat, Sept 4, JUNIOR LIVESTOCK DAY
Sun, Sept 5, "FIESTA DAY"
Mon, Sept 6 PICNIC DAY
Concerts held at the Payton Garden Stage
Weds, Sept 1 Mark Yuzuik - Hypnotist 6:00 PM & 9:30 PM, Luke Bryan 7:30 PM
Thurs, Sept 2 Mark Yuzuik - Hypnotist 6:00 PM, 9:30 PM, Cherry Poppin' Daddies 7:30 PM
Fri, Sept 3 Mark Yuzuik - Hypnotist 6pm, 9:30pm; Survivor 7:30pm
Sat, Sept 4 Mark Yuzuik - Hypnotist 6pm, 9:30pm; Mike Beck and the Bohemian Saints 7:30pm
Sun Sept 5 Mark Yuzuik - Hypnotist 6pm, 9:30pm
Mon, Sept 6 Mark Yuzuik - Hypnotist 6pm, 9:30pm; Beatles Majesty 3:30pm, 6:30pm
Take the Casa Verde Exit off Hwy. 1, turn East. Casa Verde dead ends into Fairground Road in 3 blocks. Entrance at gates. Admin office right corner of Garden Rd. Main gate 5 on the left hand side of road. Parking is available on Fairground Road.
Join us to learn about how to become a foster or adoptive parents to children in our community in need. Meet with social workers and foster parents to learn about the many benefits of fostering, including: working with amazing children, making a difference in a child's life, one-on-one support, mentoring and monthly stipends.
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Together in the Park is a free program with an opportunity for parents to experience activities with their young children and gain new information on child development and community resources. Come when you can, stay as long as you can. Join us for some fun. You may register at the park. Snacks provided.
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OPEN House AUGUST 28th, 11am-3pm
* Meet the Staff * See the new facility * Demonstrations *Activities * FUNClasses NOW
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Pardon our temporary suspension of PRESCHOOL OPEN GYMS while we move! Our NEW Home is near Sutter Maternity at 2608 Chanticleer off Soquel at the very end of the street. A Full Schedule of Classes will resume in the Fall, possibly August 1st. Pre-Registration for Fall Classes will begin July 5th. Check back often for the latest news. |
11am-12pm New PRESCHOOL Open Gyms EVERY Tuesday and Wednesday. Just $10/person.
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Join us & meet with social workers and active foster parents to learn about becoming a foster family with the county. Hear about the many benefits, including wonderful children, personalized training & support & a monthly stipend to offset costs.
The first step in becoming a foster and/or adoptive parent is to attend an orientation. The orientation is designed to review the child welfare system and to give you a chance to have your questions answered by child welfare staff. Active foster and adoptive parents will also be there. Application packets for Foster Care will be distributed at this meeting.
English-language orientation meetings will be held the first Wednesday of every month in Room 206, 1400 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz. To register for one of the meetings and for directions please call 454-4375, or email: Jodi.CapitolaDuran@hsd.co.santa-cruz.ca.us.
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Salsa Nights are being moved to Ramsay Park Family Center beginning Wednesday, May 5th. Join us at our new location on Wednesday nights from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. All dance levels welcome!
In Story Yoga, Sirena uses the enchantment of fairy tales, myths, and legends from all over the world as a window into the imagination of children who are inspired to learn Yoga.
During our Yoga class we practice yoga postures that foster strength, flexibility and concentration while telling stories that illustrate courage, humor, hope and authenticity. Sirena received her early childhood education from the Temba Elementary Foundation in Marin County. She has taught and created curricula for multi-aged classrooms using story, movement and sound for years. She received her Teacher Training in Anusara Yoga and has been practicing yoga for almost 20 years.
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Library Storytimes
Tues
Branciforte Baby Storytime10:15am; Scotts Valley Preschool Storytime 10:15am; La Selva Beach Storytime 10:15am; Capitola Storytime 3-6 yr olds 11:15am; Felton Natalie's Afternoon Stories 3:30pm
Weds
Central Preschool Storytime 10:15am; Boulder Creek Preschool Storytime 11am; Capitola Laptime 1-3 yr olds 11:15am
Thursday
Scotts Valley Toddler Storytime 10:15am; Live Oak Preschool Storytime 10:15am; Central Laptime 10:15am; Felton Preschool Storytime 11am
Addresses
Aptos, 7695 Soquel Drive, 420-5309
Boulder Creek, 13390 West Park, 420-5319
Branciforte, 230 Gault Street, 420-6330
Capitola, 2005 Wharf Road, 420-5329
Central, 224 Church Street, 420-5700
Felton, 6299 Gushee, 420-5339
Garfield Park, 705 Woodrow, 420-6344
La Selva Beach, 316 Estrella, 420-5349
Live Oak, 2380 Portola Drive, 420-5359
Scotts Valley, 230-D Mt. Hermon Road, 420-5369
Mother Goose Time (11:00 AM-11:30 AM) Aptos Branch
Come enjoy early-literacy fun, with songs, movement, and fingerplays set to the rhythm of mother goose rhymes. This program is perfect for your babies through two-year olds.
Live Oak Preschool Storytime (11:00 AM-12:00 PM) Live Oak Branch
Stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3-6.
Boulder Creek Storytime (11:00 AM-12:00 PM) Boulder Creek Branch
Early literacy for preschool children and their families.
Preschool Storytime (11:15 AM-11:45 AM) Central Branch
Join us for stories, songs and more!
TWILIGHT CONCERTS
Wednesdays 6:00 - 8:00 p.m, Esplanade Park
June 23 - Mike Hadley & the Groove
June 30 - Stormin Norman and Cyclones
July 7 - J.P. and the Rhythm Chasers
July 14 - Harpin Jonny & the Primadons
July 21 - Broken English Salsa
July 28 - Hi-Rhythm Hustlers
August 4 - Jr. Boogie
August 11 - Extra Large
August 18 - Johnny Fabulous
August 25 - The URJ
September 1 - The Digbeats
The Art & Cultural Commission has a rich history of providing for the community a wide variety of visual and performing art events. The tradition of the Wednesday Night Twilight Concerts continues in Esplanade Park. Families and friends are encouraged to come and listen to an array of musical styles from jazz, western, latin, swing, orchestra to good old rock & roll. The bands will perform from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Bring a picnic supper and chairs to sit in the park or on the beach while enjoying the music filled sunset. A blanket and warm jackets are always a good idea as the summer weather can bring the fog.
Ongoing Events at the Libraries
(See separate calendar entry for Story Times)
Check the Library Calendar or call to confirm events.
Libraries are closed Fridays.
Sundays
Chess Instruction with Gjon Feinstein 2pm Central, All levels for students up to 18 years old. Contact coach@santacruzchess.com or call 425-7835 before attending for the first time.
Mondays
Knitting @ the Library 3pm Scotts Valley, Learn to knit or bring your knitting and enjoy a friendly visit with other knitters. If you are new to knitting, please bring: needles (size 8 10" straight needles or a 24" circular needle) and one skein of worsted weight yarn in your favorite color. Ages 8-108
Tuesdays
Business Brownbag 11:45am-1pm Central Search Engine Optimization - Free, however advanced registration required thru www.santacruzchamber.org
Aptos Youth Chess Club 3:30-4:30pm Aptos, All youth ages 6 and up are invited to play chess and learn the game.
Homework Help 4-5pm Garfield Park Improve your grades or just stay ahead of the game! Live homework help in all subjects every Tuesday from 4-5pm. For more info, call Diane at 420-6344.
Wednesdays
Russian at Lunch 11:45am-12:45pm Branciforte Practice your conversational Russian. Call 420-6330 for more information.
Teen Book Discussion Group 3:30-5pm Garfield Park Meets the first Wednesday of each month. Call Catherine to sign up or for more info, 420-6344.
A Novel at Lunch 12-1pm Branciforte Join us for a lively book discussion. For more information, phone Branciforte Branch at 420-6330
Teen Craft 2-3pm Garfield Park Library, Join us the third Wednesday of every month for crafty fun! Ages 12-18.
Booktalkin' 4:30-5:30pm La Selva Beach This book discussion group for 10 - 13 year olds meets on Wednesdays. Call Heather at (831) 661-4770 for more information.
Thursdays
Homework Help 4-5pm Garfield Park Improve your grades or just stay ahead of the game! Live homework help in all subjects every Tuesday from 4-5pm. For more info, call Diane at 420-6344.
Adult Book Discussion Group 10:30-11:30am La Selva Beach, Adult book discussion group meets monthly to discuss contemporary fiction, making selections based on the preferences of individuals in the book group. Join us by dropping by, or call (831) 661-4770 for more information.
Young Adult Book Discussion Group Branciforte 3:45-4:45pm
Join us to discuss a Young Adult book. Call Branciforte Branch at 420-6330 for this month's title or for more information.
Saturdays
Crafts For All Ages 1-4pm Branciforte Join us for a craft project-all ages welcome.
Visit Geometry Playground at the Exploratorium June 25 - September 6, 2010.
Geometry Playground will change the way you think about geometry. This traveling exhibition engages your hands, brain, and body in playful investigations of this most visible branch of math.
Explore the exhibition through these three experience-based themes: Playing, Moving, Fitting Things Together
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What is Nar-Anon?
Nar-Anon members are relatives and friends who are concerned about the addiction or drug problem of another. Nar-Anon's program of recovery is adapted from Narcotics Anonymous and uses Nar-Anon's Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts.
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To better serve users, the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries has launched its first-ever capital campaign to raise $1 million for technology upgrades. Prompted by the library's ongoing budget woes, the nonprofit group, which made a record donation of $300,000 this year, hopes to raise $200,000 for priority technology needs by the end of 2010 and the remaining $800,000 within two years.
There are (at least) five things you can do for the Library during this Budget Crisis. And don't forget... all of your gifts to FSCPL are tax deductible!
Become a "card-carrying" Library Advocate! Join the Friends of the Library! Membership applications are online or at the branches. The Friends organization is funded by private donations and about 1,800 individual annual memberships that range in cost from $15 for students and seniors, to $500 and beyond.
Help Purchase Books & Media by donating to the Book Fund Drive. Donate online or at one of the "BFD" boxes at the branches.
Donate gently used books to be resold by the Friends in branch lobby sales and at the Friends' store. Due to limited staff, please bring your books & media to the Central branch for processing. Sorry ... we do not accept encyclopedias (except some vintage sets), textbooks, homemade media (VHS, DVD, CDs or audio tapes), books that have been written in or have smoke or water damage, and magazines. Donate special books to the Friends for selling online and at book auctions.
Our booksellers are retired librarians and bookstore owners. They know what is valuable and how to maximize our online sales. Call us for more details: 420-5790.
Become a volunteer! Fill out an application online or stop by any of the branches. For more information, call 420-5798.
Mothersong- A Multicultural Singalong for Families with Babies
Babies! Bring your parents for a joyous hour of singing, dancing, clapping and joy with Joya Winwood.
Adults/$5-10 Babies (0-3)/FREE
Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:15 & 10:30
Unity, 407 Broadway, Santa Cruz
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Together in the Park Playgroup: Parents and caregivers and their infant-preschool children meet for crafts, storytime, snack, parenting and play activities
Redwood Christian Center in Felton, November through March
Felton Covered Bridge Park, April through October.
Call Cori for more information.
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Explore the playful side of invention and the inventive side of play in this unique hands-on exhibit. Learn more about the creative process of actual inventors.
Developed by the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
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Una reunion semanal para ninos pre-escolares y sus padres o guardians. Juegos creativos, canciones, cuentos, educacion y apoyo para los padres, todo es conducido en Espanol. Live Oak Family Resource Center.
New Permanent Gallery now open!
Visit the new The Tech Awards Gallery exhibition and be inspired by these incredible people who are committed to using their science and technology work to benefit humanity all over the globe.
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$15.50 per child and $2 for shoe rental.
$108 for an 8 day punch card, add shoe rentals for $14 per card.
Classes are limited to eight climbers.
Reservations can be made by phone and are recommended. (A Visa or MasterCard is needed to make phone reservations).
*All participants must have a waiver signed by parent or guardian on file and wear socks with the rental shoes*
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We have recently added Farsi and Dutch classes to the other languages taught at our school.
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Bring your own or rent skates. Fun for the entire family! Call to verify times around holidays.
Tuesday & Thursday 3:30-5:30pm $5.50 per skater
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 7:30-10pm, $6.50 per skater
Tiny Tots W 11:15am-12:30pm $3.50 per skater
Saturday & Sunday 2-4pm, $5.50 ;er skater
Prices include quad skate rental. In-line skates available at additional charge of $3.00 per pair.
For Party information see our listing under Activities Resources > Roller Skating.
Bookshop Santa Cruz is celebrating the talents of young writers in our community with a contest designed for ages 6 and up!
Entries may be on any subject and in any genre- including fiction, nonfiction, biography, autobiography, mystery, humor, science fiction or fantasy.
Each entry must be an original work, submitted in the appropriate age group: 6-9, 10-13, and 14+.
First, second, and third place winners from each age group will receive Bookshop Santa Cruz gift certificates. Plus, the winning entries will be published together in a collection this November!
DEADLINE for submissions is September 22, 2010. Judging will take place by October 5th.
Download flier / entry form.
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Santa Cruz Teen Center
Stop in at the Santa Cruz Teen Center. Drop in for recreational activites such as pool, ping pong, air hockey, Xbox 360, Wii, movies, internet, music and chill space. Also pick up our current calendar to see what's happening for teens in Santa Cruz. The Teen Center sponsors dances, band nights, special events, day and overnight trips, sports and outdoor events in addition to daily activities.
Tuesday through Thursday, 2:00 - 8:00, Friday and Saturday 2-10
Homework Help: Tuesday - Thursday, 4:30 - 5:30
Computer Lab: 10 computers available daily
For more information, call 420-6237 or email teencenter@ci.santa-cruz.ca.us, or visit the Teen Center's MySpace Page www.myspace.com/santacruzteencenter
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Aux 3 Pommes, CA encourages a love of foreign languages through games, songs, drama, videos, and hands-on projects. The various activities also introduce students to the culture behind the language. The target language is spoken throughout the sessions, to enable young students to get the level of comfort they need to begin to express themselves.
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Santa Cruz County Foster Parents Make A Difference... One Child At A Time!
The first step in becoming a foster and/or adoptive parent is to attend an orientation. The orientation is designed to review the child welfare system and to give you a chance to have your questions answered by child welfare staff. Active foster and adoptive parents will also be there. Application packets for Foster Care will be distributed at this meeting.
The English-language orientation meetings will be held the first Wednesday of every month in Room 206, 1400 Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz. To register for one of the meetings and for directions please call 454-4375.
Four Ways to Change a Life
1. Be a Foster Parent: Open your heart and home to a child in need. Training is available. For more information, call 454-4375.
2. Be An Adoptive Parent: Provide a permanent, loving home to a foster child through adoption. For more information, call 454-4044.
3. Be A Court Appointed Special Advocate: Advocate for a foster child's best interests inside and outside the courtroom. For more information, call 761-2956.
4. Be A Donor: The foster care system does its best to provide life necessities, but youth often lack birthday gifts, sports uniforms, and other items many children take for granted. Help fill the void by making a monetary donation to the Youth Resource Bank or by joining the Foster Parent Association. For more information call: Youth Resource Bank 689-9609 and Foster Parent Association 426-9673
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Monterey County Fair
Enter your wonderful, wacky invention in the "Chippie's Great Inventions" contest
Date: Every day (Jul 16-Sep 16)
Special Instructions: The due date for online entries is Saturday, July 31, while paper entry forms are due Tuesday, July 20 for most divisions.
Are you a famous inventor? Monterey County youth (Preschool - 17 years of age) are urged to enter the Fair this year in the Junior Home Arts Department, Home to Chippie de Munk's Great Inventions Program and participate in the feature division, division 302, under "Chippie's Great Inventions."
These classes are tied to the very creative inventions described in the Chippie de Munk: The Great Inventor book, as well as additional divisions that involve robotics, creatures and models; rocketry and aeronautics, science fair projects, Grandpa Gopher's Marshmallow Shooter, Story Book Place Settings, Chippie de Munk's Flying Machine Contest with a Glider Competition during Fair, and more!
Five of the entry classes include:
Class 1: Dude Beagle's Nut Cracker - Build a Working Nut Cracker
Class 2: Grandpa Gopher's Marshmallow Shooter - Build a working Marshmallow Shooter. Kit will be provided to entrant. Competition to be held during the Fair.
Class 3: Terry Pin the Turtle's Wind Generator - Build a working wind Wind Generator
Class 4: Brother Jack Rabbit's Ready to Launch Rocket - Build a working rocket. Rocket Launch will be held during the Fair.
Class 5: Chippie De Munk's Flying Machine Contest - Build a working paper airplane/glider. Kit to be provided to entrant. Glider competition will be held during the Fair.
Download Entry Form
For additional information please visit www.montereycountyfair.com
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Redwood Loop Walk, Every Sat & Sun 11am & 2pm
Every Friday at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm (except August 6)
Every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Wednesday, August 4 and August 18 at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm
How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How are they important to humans? Join us for this fun and informative guided half-mile stroll through a magnificent old-growth redwood forest. Meet the famous Mother Tree, the Father of the Forest and the incredible Chimney Tree on this one-hour walk. Stroller and wheelchair accessible.
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Creative and fun drop in dance class for children ages 2 to 4 years. Parents are welcome to join in the fun too!
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Cafe Mom meets on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month. Location for 1st Tuesdays are 101 Madison St FBC Watsonville. Free childcare is available so you can enjoy uninterrupted adult conversation! Location for 3rd Tuesdays are playdates at rotating parks throughout mid to South County.
Cafe Mom welcomes any mom!
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Wonderful, amazingly popular concert series presents William Hurlstone, Béla Kovács, Robert Schumann Michael A. Kimbell, clarinet and Elizabeth Lee, piano Meeting in Central's upstairs meeting room. Come early so you can get a seat!
Scotts Valley Toddler Storytime (11:00 AM-12:00 PM) Scotts Valley Branch
Join us for our weekly Toddler Storytime at the Scotts Valley Library. We'll read books, sing songs and play together. Ages 1-3
Central Laptime Toddler Program (11:15 AM-11:45 AM) Central Branch
Very short stories, easy songs, fingerplays, feltboards, and puppets for toddlers from 13-36 months and their parents/caregivers.
Santa Cruz Public Library, Central Branch, - Genealogy Society of Santa Cruz
First Thursday of the Month
The organization's mission is to serve the community with the knowledge and tools to make family researching more fulfilling. Stop by the "Californiana Room" at the Central Branch, or call 420-5794
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Enjoy FREE Admission at the Museum every First Thursday of the Month! Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM
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Lucky Steppers is a Plus level club that meets in Santa Cruz, California. We dance on Thursday nights from 6:30 until 9:30 PM. Our caller is Harold Fleeman.
6:30 - 7:00 -- Round Dance Teach, taught by Sue and Phil Harris
7:00 - 8:30 -- Beginner Class
8:30 - 9:30 -- Club Dance (Plus Level)
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There is more to parks than sand and swings! This class is a drop-in play group for parents and young children. Come meet other parents, get information about parenting and child development and have fun learning with your child. Class will not meet if it rains the day of the program. If it is cloudy, class will meet. Class dates subject to change. This class is ongoing throughout the year the year. Start anytime!
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Are you tired of eating junk food? Learn how to prepare simple, inexpensive, healthy, and delicious recipes. From smoothies to fresh salads, you will learn how to make simple, yet healthy snacks. You will also receive a copy of the recipes so you can try them at home. Pre-registration at the youth center is required.
Valley Parents Baby Group: Parents and babies meet at Mountain Community Resources in Felton on Thursdays from 10-11:30. Parenting helps and information provided.
Call Romina at 335-6604 or Susana at 335-6603 for more information.
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English Country Dance Class - Ongoing class. Second and Fourth Thursday of every month. Offering the traditional fare you've come to expect from our group: lively dancing, stirring tempos, a welcoming atmosphere for beginners, assorted comic antics, occasional laughter, and musicians that will play 'till the cows come home.
Teacher is Michael King.
For more information about Santa Cruz English Country Dances call Michael: (831) 426-8621.
All musicians are welcome in the open band.
2nd and 4th Thursdays from 7:00 to 9:30 PM - no dance 4th Thursdays in November or December.
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Every Thursday you will receive the Free Item Of The Day with any purchase of $50 or more, until supplies last.
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Kinship Group: A support and information group for grandparents, relatives, and friends providing a home for a child. Free. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 6:30-8pm. Childcare is provided. Call 335-6600 for more information.
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Play time in the Party Room!
Come play with three pounds of Play-Doh, make your own jewelery, stamp until your heart is content, paint a picture & much more. Come to our drop-in party room and see what we're offering
Fun for all ages & free with the price of admission.
Flashback Flix at Cinema 9
Jump back in time for classic films on the big screen.
All Seats $5
8/12 - To Kill a Mockingbird
8/19 - Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
8/26 - Blazing Saddles
9/02 - Spirited Away (Dubbed)
9/09 - Rebel Without a Cause
9/16 - Gremlins
9/23 - Magnificent Seven
9/30 - Jurassic Park
10/07 - Back to the Future
10/14 - The Breakfast Club
10/21 - Silence of the Lambs
10/28 - Repo Man
11/04 - The Never Ending Story
11/11 - Being John Malkovich
Develop social and pre-reading skills through stories, rhyme, and movement.
Tuesdays, 11:00am in Spanish ~ Thursdays, 11:00am in English
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2010 Concert Season Line Up TWO FREE SHOWS EACH FRIDAY!
6:30pm and 8:30pm on the Beach Bandstand!
Sept 3 THE TUBES featuring Fee Waybill "She's a Beauty"
The Tubes emerged onto the San Francisco music scene in 1969 and became well known for their media savvy and theatrical skills.
In the early 1980s they released the hit classic rock songs "She's a Beauty," "Talk To Ya Later," and "The Monkey Time."
Fee Waybill and The Tubes come back to help us close another concert season with a family-friendly show on the Boardwalk stage!
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Free Day: Museum of Art History 11am-9pm. 1st Friday of the month. Permanent display of local Santa Cruz County history.429-1964
Lunchtime Museum Tour 12-12:30pm. 1st Friday of the month. Join us for an interactive tour of our current exhibition.
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Contra Dancing, or Traditional New England Folk Dancing, involves couples dancing in two facing lines while following the direction of a skilled dance caller. Snack potluck during the break. Wear clean dance shoes.
8 p.m. at the Felton Community Hall, 6191 Hwy 9. Beginners are welcome and invited to arrive by 7:40 for an introductory lesson. $10 general/$9 members/$6 students. Please wear clean shoes. More information at www.SantaCruzDance.org.
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'All Disabilities' Parent Support Group for any parent of a child with any type of disability
Meets the third Sunday of every month.
From 2:00-4:00pm @
Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center
2900 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz
NOTE: Child care will NOT be provided at these meetings.
Contact Nancy Winans at 423-7713 to RSVP or for more info.
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DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION'S MONTHLY SIDEWALK SALES
The Downtown Association welcomes the community to the monthly sidewalk sales in downtown Santa Cruz. These are scheduled on the last Friday, Saturday and Sunday of each month from March through September.
Come join us for story time with a twist! Our vision is to make stories come to life by exposing children to the arts and creative expression. Each week your child will enjoy themed stories and songs/finger plays as well as a related activity.
We have a heart not only for children, but families too! Come ready to learn, laugh, and grow with your child. After story time stay awhile, let your child play, and get to know some other parents. We want to build a community that can support and encourage each other.
Children ages newborn to 5 years old are welcome. Story time starts at 11:00am followed by free play until 12:30. We have tons of fun toys, slides, and a small bounce house! Creative Play is always free and everyone is welcome!
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Located at Manresa Uplands Campground- San Andreas Rd. to San Dollar Drive to the campfire center.
Join us at the campfire center for an evening of interactive and educational entertainment for the whole family. We will be delving into topics such as the most extreme marine mammals, creepy crawling creatures, the magic of migration, and much more through song, story, and celebration. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Meet at the Campfire Center at Manresa Uplands campground.
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We are pleased to host the new Artisan Market by the Coast. It takes place every Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm in our parking lot. Local artisans offer a variety of beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry, fine art, and other handcrafted items. There's also chair and table massage, and most weekends there's live music. We invite you to visit us and support our local artist community!
You will discover:
* Seaglass jewelry
* Hand-knotted jewelry on silk with stones, pearl and silver findings
* Tin art
* Screen collection bags, hand-quilted bags, magnetic pins, art trading cards
* Feather fans
* Watercolors and oil paintings
* Etched marble and granite
* Photographs of beach scenes
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Bring your little ones out into the fresh air of Frederick Street Park and meet other parents striving to respond sensitively to their children's needs and feelings. Together we will build a parenting support group that will nourish our whole families.
OPEN House AUGUST 28th, 11am-3pm
* Meet the Staff * See the new facility * Demonstrations *Activities * FUNClasses NOW
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Pardon our temporary suspension of FRIDAY OPEN GYMS while we move! Our NEW Home is 2608 Chanticleer off Soquel at the very end of the street near Sutter Maternity. A Full Schedule of Classes will resume in the Fall, possibly August 1st. Pre-Registration for Fall Classes will begin July 5th. Check back often for the latest news. |
6:00pm-7:30pm New Open Gyms EVERY Friday. The last friday of each month is for ALL ages so bring the whole family! Just $10/person or $35/Family.
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Guided History Tour
Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park, Pescadero, CA
Guided half-hour history walks of the lighthouse grounds are available 10am - 4pm Fridays through Sundays, except on rainy days.
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Located at Manresa Uplands Campground- San Andreas Rd. to San Dollar Drive to the campfire center.
Explore and play games as you learn about plants, animals, geology and more. For ages 7-12, Junior Rangers earn rewards for their participation in this one-hour program that is offered in most CA State Parks. Meet at the Campfire Center at Manresa Uplands campground.
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Chess Club - Led by Dana Mackenzie
Foothill Observatory is open for public viewing every clear Friday evening from 9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Visitors can view the wonders of the universe through the observatory's new computer-controlled 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Views of objects in our solar system may include craters and mountains on the moon, the moons and cloud-bands of Jupiter, the rings of Saturn, etc. The choice of targets for any evening's viewing depends on the season and what objects are currently in the sky.
On clear, dark, moonless nights, the telescopes give visitors views into the deeper reaches of space. Star clusters, nebulae, and distant galaxies provide dramatic demonstrations of the vastness of the cosmos.
The public viewing programs at Foothill are free of charge and are open to guests of all ages. Please note that the observatory is closed when the weather is cloudy. Also note that visitor parking permits are available from the machines in the parking lots for $2.00.
Come to Foothill Observatory and join us in the exploration of our Universe!
Hints for Participants:
1. Dress warm and bring a small flashlight (one per family)
2. Parking Lot 4 is closest to the observatory, but may fill up quickly
3. You can park in lot 3 and walk forward (keeping to the sidewalk) to the observatory
4. Or you may park in lot 5, and walk back to the observatory
5. Children should be especially careful of the traffic on the one-way ring road that surrounds the campus
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Peer Support Group for women with depression and/or bipolar disorder.
Meets the first Friday of each month. Mountain Community Resource center.
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Toddlers (18-30 months) & Parents Support Classes combine the elements of a playgroup, support group and a chance to learn more about your child's development. Come meet other parents and children, observe and discuss child development and build confidence in your parenting skills. Enjoy seeing your child interact with other children and explore an environment set-up with them in mind. Classes are facilitated by experienced and friendly teachers.
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New Parents Support Group
Drop-in support groups are offered to all new parents from birth to 9 months old.
Support groups meet in the Sutter Room and are held as follows:
* Tuesday 10 to 11:30 a.m. - Babies 3 weeks - 3 months
* Thursday 10 to 11:30 a.m. - Babies 4-9 months
The fee from this service is $15/month (sliding scale available, please call to arrange).
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A Labor Day weekend filled with fun events for the whole family. Beautifully decorated floats, concerts, sand sculpture contests, movies, art, fishing derby and more! Click here to check the event schedule to find the times and events best for you.Fri,
9/3
Friday Movie Night at the Beach, Beach Blanket Bingo - Begins at dusk. Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets and we'll provide the popcorn!
Sat, 9/4
8am-12pm Sand Sculpture Contest at Capitola Beach. Registration begins on the beach at 8:00 AM. Guidelines and info for the event are available to view and download here
Budding Artists Event 9am-12pm Budding Artists Event at the Esplanade. View the work of local student artists!
Concert in the Park 4-6pm Mike Hadley and the Groove live at the beach in Esplanade ParkBring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets and bring your dancing shoes!
MEET THE ARTIST 4-7pm at Pacific Gallery Framing, Pacific Gallery Framing, 321 Capitola Avenue . Capitola Village . 831.476.3588 Light refreshments will be served
Movie: Mama Mia! on the beach at dusk. Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets and we'll provide the popcorn!
Float Construction Viewing 4-10pm Stroll along the banks of Soquel Creek and watch as the floats begin to take shape.
Sun, 9/5
Horseshoes on the Sand 8am - Finish Capitola Beach in front of the Venetian Hotel Teams will be chosen by drawing names from a hat. Participants must pre-register beforehand.
Float Construction Viewing Take another stroll along the banks of Soquel Creek in the morning, and watch as the floats get their finishing touches.
Chalk Art on the Seawall 9am-12pm, Sign in at Esplanade Park Open to children of all ages. Create your own masterpiece atop the seawall on the Esplanade for all to enjoy! Art chalk provided to all participants.
Begonias to go, Head to Toe! 11am -12pm Esplanade Park, Become a part of the Festival! Create and design a festive hat for the occasion! Bring your own hat; we'll provide the begonias.
56th Annual Nautical Parade 1-3pm, Begonia covered barges float down Soquel Creek to the Lagoon. Great views from the Stockton Bridge, Cliff Avenue and Wharf Road. ADA seating available.
Concert in the Park 4-6pm
The Houserockers live at the beach in Esplanade Park. Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets and bring your dancing shoes!
Mon, 9/6
Fishing Derby 6am - Noon, Capitola Wharf, Registration begins at 6am at the end of the Wharf. Open to all ages. Final Tally begins at 11am.
Children's Art Event 11am - 2pm, Esplanade Park, Children of all ages are welcome to come and create a memory to take home.
Rowboat Races beginning at 1pm Soquel Creek - We supply the boats! Registration at the pathway by the Stockton Bridge from noon until 1pm.
Daily Free Shuttle 10am-8pm
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at Watsonville's 46th Annual Fly-in & Air Show. There is something for everyone in the family. The Watsonville Fly-in and Air Show was "Established to educate and publicize aviation history, to provide benefits to local charities and non-profit organizations, to promote the Watsonville Airport"
Friday, Sept. 3
Admission/Parking Gates Open Noon - 8pm
Fly-bys 9am
Official Start of 45th Annual Fly-In & Air Show Noon
Family Spaghetti Dinner 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Dusk Air Show 7:30pm
Saturday - Sunday, Sept 4 & 5
Admission/Parking Gates Open 9am - 5pm
Pancake Breakfast 7am - 11am
Air Show "Salute To Our Heroes" Noon - 4pm
Pilot's Get-Together Awards Presentation 6pm - 9pm.
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Details Stop by the Meat department for freshly cooked samples, great deals, and Q&A with the butcher.
Every Friday
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Join us at the campfire center for an evening of interactive and educational entertainment for the whole family. We will be delving into topics such as the most extreme marine mammals, creepy crawling creatures, the magic of migration, and much more through song, story, and celebration. Wheelchair and stroller accessible
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Play Time in the Party Room!
Did you miss this play time on Thursday afternoon? Come Friday morning instead! Come play with three pounds of Play-Doh, make your own jewelery, stamp until your heart is content, paint a picture & much more. Come to our drop-in party room and see what we're offering
Fun for all ages & free with the price of admission.
Open 10-5 Monday-Saturday, 12-5 Sunday, Closed Wednesdays
Adults & Children $7.00, Children under 2: Free
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Monterey Bay Dahlia Society Show
Fri, Sept 3: 11am - 5 pm ~ Sat, Sept 4: 10am - 4pm
Members of the Monterey Bay Dahlia Society are showing off their dahlias. Come revel in their beauty and vote for your favorite, the "People's Choice". Learn all about planting these beautiful, colorful flowers that we plant in the spring and enjoy in summer!
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Tours of the Monarch Grove. Tours of the Monarch Grove-
Saturdays and Sundays
Monarch butterfly season is winding down, but if you head over to Natural Bridges, you may be able to see a few before they are gone. The monarchs are migrating from their over-wintering sites heading north, south and east. Public tours are offered on weekends and no reservations are necessary, or you may call 423-4609 to arrange a tour for a group of 10 or more. Meet at the Visitor Center for the hour-long program.
Park Restoration Troop- All Sundays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Your help is needed with Park Restoration! We meet every Sunday from 3-5 pm. Projects vary with the weather. As a team it is enjoyable to weed, water, or plant, while knowing that your efforts are helping protect the park's plants and wildlife.
Co-sponsored by California State Parks and the Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks
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The History of Wilder Ranch: A tour of the Historic Ranch Buildings
Discover what life was like a century or more ago on this innovative dairy ranch. The hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1896 water-powered machine shop, and other historic buildings.
All Saturdays and Sundays in May at 1:00 PM
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Join staff & docents on a tour of what's in bloom.
$3 general, Free for members
Free Guided Tour, 1st Saturday, every month
Free with your Arboretum admission.
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Do your weekly shopping while enjoying live Bluegrass by the Farmers Market String Band or lively accordion music by one of Santa Cruz's favorite performing artists, The Great Morgani.
You'll be delighted by the large variety of produce and specialty foods offered by 80 vendors. The market is located on the Cabrillo College campus, just a few blocks from New Brighton beach. There's plenty of free parking and easy access to the market. Be sure to check out our special events which are offered year-round. We invite you to become a volunteer or sponsor to help us put on programs that bring our community together to celebrate the richness of local agriculture and the people that produce it for us.
Shop with the Chef 2nd Saturday, Cooking demonstrations
Can You Dig It? 3rd Saturday Aptos Farmers Market, Monthly garden workshop features hands-on demonstrations and talks from Master Gardeners, educators, authors, professionals.
Knife Sharpening Services Every other week starting 4/17
Always open for visitors Saturdays 10-1 and Sundays 12-2, weather permitting
We welcome you to our beautiful facility with immaculate barn, well maintained all-weather arena, and green grounds. Come with your children and let them experience what it would be like to work with a calm, well-trained horse.
Learn how to groom, feed, care for and ride a horse. Meet western and english instructors, and Sunday watch a demonstration of vaulting on horses!
Western, English, Vaulting!
Carlos and Sherrie Chavez
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Mothersong- A Multicultural Singalong for Families with Babies
Sing! Dance! Clap! Joy! with Joya Winwood
First Saturday of the month so more dads can come. Fabulous!
Adults/$5-10 Children (0-5)/FREE
No gatherings Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years or Easter Weeks. I visit my relatives or work on projects. I match these holidays with Santa Cruz City Schools.
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SUMMER CAMPFIRE AND JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAMS
Programs are offered at the following Santa Cruz District , California State Parks
Summer Saturday Campfire Programs-
Every Saturday through Labor Day
One hour campfire programs; start time varies from 7:30 to 8:30pm.
Big Basin Redwoods, Henry Cowell Redwoods, Butano, Portola Redwoods, Sunset, Manresa, and New Brighton State Parks .
Join us at the campfire center for an evening of interactive and educational entertainment for the whole family. Topics range from marine mammals, creepy crawling creatures, the magic of migration, and much more. Learn about nature and history through song, story, and celebration. Campfires are wheelchair and stroller accessible. Please contact the park for more information and additional dates and times.
Summer Junior Ranger Programs-1 hour programs for 7-12 year old children
Every Saturday through Labor Day
Please call the park for times and details
Explore and play games as you learn about plants, animals, geology and more. For ages 7-12, Junior Rangers earn rewards for their participation in this one-hour program. Offered at Big Basin Redwoods, Henry Cowell Redwoods, Butano, Portola Redwoods, Sunset, Manresa , and New Brighton State Park.
Sponsored by California State Parks , Mountain Parks Foundation, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks , & San Mateo Coast Natural History Association
Santa Cruz Derby Girls, Season 3
Santa Cruz Rollergirls was established in 2007 by women who had a dream to bring the sport and art of roller derby back to Santa Cruz. Now established as a non-profit, they are known as the Santa Cruz Derby Girls. These bouts promise loads of action and lots of cheering. For more information, please visit www.santacruzderbygirls.org.
March 13th (H) Bombshells v CCRD
March 27th & 28th (A) Dustbowl Invitational, Bakersfield, CA
April 10th (H) Hellcats v SINtral Valley
April 16th & 17th (A) Dust Devil Tournament, Tucson, AZ
May 15th (H) Bombshells v BADG. Oakland Outlaws
May 22nd (A) Hellcats v San Diego
June 19th (A) Bombshells v BADG, San Francisco ShEvil Dead
June 26th (H) Hellcats v Mission City
July 17th (H) Bombshells v TRD Iron Curtain
July 24th (A) Hellcats v Syndicate Roller Girls
Aug 21st (H) Hellcats v Undead Betty's
Sept 11th (A) Hellcats v Fresno Valley Fever
Sept 25th (H) Bombshells v OC Roller Girls
Oct 23rd (H) Double Header - SCDG v SVRG
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Visiting Nurses Association: Free vaccination clinic, 1st and 3rd Sat. each month. For information call 475-1501.
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Please join us for an OPEN HOUSE AND REGISTRATION DAY this Saturday, September 4, 2010 from 12noon to 4pm.
Come tour the studio and register for classes.
Please note the NEW ADDITION to our class offerings: 1/2 Day Pre-K Art-Based Program, Monday or Thursday from 9am-12noon.
All additional details are available on the factory website.
www.artfactorystudios.com
Please book your Art Parties a few weeks in advance for best date/time selection. We're filling up with fairies, robots, jewelry making and bug parties!
Some Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
At Wilder Ranch State Park, volunteers lead living history activities on most weekends. Stop by for a picnic and lawn games and you may also find blacksmiths, quilters, and cooks demonstrating their skills on the ranch.
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$15.50 per child and $2 for shoe rental.
$108 for an 8 day punch card, add shoe rentals for $14 per card.
Classes are limited to eight climbers.
Reservations can be made by phone and are recommended. (A Visa or MasterCard is needed to make phone reservations).
*All participants must have a waiver signed by parent or guardian on file and wear socks with the rental shoes*
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SC Astronomy Club observation night at Bonny Doon Airfield*
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1/9 - 7:09pm 1/16 - 5:16am 2/6 - 5:39pm 2/13 - 5:46pm 3/13 - 6:14pm 3/20 - 7:20pm |
4/10 - 7:39pm 4/17 - 7:45pm 5/08 - 8:04pm 5/15 - 8:10pm 6/05 - 8:25pm 6/12 - 8:29pm |
7/03 - 8:32pm 7/10 - 8:30pm 8/07 - 8:09pm 8/14 - 8:05pm 9/04 - 7:33pm 9/11 - 7:22pm |
10/02 - 6:50pm 10/30 - 6:13pm 11/06 - 6:06pm 11/27 - 4:52pm 12/04 - 4:51pm 12/11 - 4:52pm |
The Santa Cruz Astronomy Club serves all communities in Santa Cruz County, California and neighboring areas. Our emphasis is telescope observing, family participation, and public enjoyment of the wonders of the starry night.
*Required advance contact. See website for details.
Explore and play games as you learn about plants, animals, geology and more. For ages 7-12, Junior Rangers earn rewards for their participation in this one-hour program that is offered in most CA State Parks.
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Wilder Ranch Demonstrations
Most Weekends 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call to confirm.
Volunteers lead living history activities on many weekends at Wilder Ranch State Park. Stop by for a picnic and lawn games and you may also find blacksmiths, quilters, and cooks demonstrating their skills on the ranch. Visitors can gain first-hand experience of what life was like by taking part in hands-on living history activities on this circa 1900 dairy ranch, one of the first in Santa Cruz County.
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Mission Tours-Saturdays
Come to Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park for a tour that reveals the history of Santa Cruz's oldest building. This is the only remaining section of the original Santa Cruz Mission. Find out about the lives of the people who lived and worked here over 200 years ago. The event is FREE.
The park is open Thursday through Saturday from 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. The Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park is located on School St. off of Mission and Emmet Street in Santa Cruz. Please call (831) 425-5849 for more information.
*Please note: The Santa Cruz Mission is closed on Sundays until further notice.
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Family Chess Day
All levels, including beginners are invited to attend. Students who have never played chess are asked to contact Gjon before joining the class. Please e-mail Gjon at coach@santacruzpl.com or call 425-7835 for more information. 2-2:45 ages 8 years and younger and their families 3-4pm ages 9-18 years and their families
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Did you know that the flow of water, either above or below ground, can be tracked by observing the changes in the surface topography or plant life? Join us for an afternoon along Quail Hollow trails searching for the elusive footprints of water.
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Steinbeck House Tours 08/22 & 9/5 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
JOHN STEINBECK'S BIRTHPLACE AND BOYHOOD HOME is a restored Victorian Home
now also a Charming Luncheon Restaurant located in the Center of Salinas, owned and operated by the Valley Guild since 1974. The Steinbeck House is a National Historical Monument. It is a non-profit organization. Your gratuities are greatly appreciated. They are used to maintain the House and for scholarships.
Visit our "Best Cellar" gift shop featuring unique gifts. It was here that storyteller John Steinbeck related talks of ghosts to the neighborhood youngsters. The Best Cellar Gift Shop is open from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday.
$5 adult, $3 student with ID/retired military/seniors; free active military/younger than 6
Lunch is Served: Tuesday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. All lunch items are available for take-out
Entree $12.75 includes entre, soup or salad and rolls.
Large Soup & Large Salad $10.50
Soup or Salad & Sandwich $10.50
Whole Sandwich w/ Garnish $10.50
Dessert $ 5.00
Dessert & Coffee $ 7.00 (available after 1:00 p.m.)
Child's Meal $ 6.50
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Come and get fresh produce from Blue Moon Organics, Avilo Farms, Stackhouse Brothers, Three Sisters, Nature's acres and more. Plants from Blossom Hill Nursery, and Lavender from L'Avon Lavande Lavender Farm. Local artists will also be there. Music too... Come enjoy the friendly community atmosphere at Seascape Village, in the courtyard.
The Road Less Traveled
On this dog-friendly walk, we travel on North Escape Road , a paved road closed to traffic. We tour stunning old-growth redwood groves along beautiful Opal Creek. We'll discuss redwood ecology and park history while exploring the deep shade of the redwood forest. This is a fun, easy, three-mile roundtrip walk with docent Micki Downs and her dog Spock. Bring water and meet at Headquarters.
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What is Nar-Anon?
Nar-Anon members are relatives and friends who are concerned about the addiction or drug problem of another. Nar-Anon's program of recovery is adapted from Narcotics Anonymous and uses Nar-Anon's Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts.
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It's all local, laid-back, and pure fun - up to 30 players at once! About 10:00 a.m. every warm Sunday morning, the ukulele players start to wander onto the open bandstand at the end of Capitola beach near the showers. Buy breakfast-to-go from a Village cafe and wander down. The players are from the Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz County. Their skills range from professional to this young beginning hobbyist.
Come join us any time between 10:30am and 6pm every Sunday for a fun and creative craft. Our crafts are carefully chosen to be engaging for a wide range of ages and, as always, are free! To find out the craft of the week, visit our website at www.lollytreetoys.com/craftdays.html
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Family Fun Crafts Live Oak Branch
Drop-in crafts on Sundays at the Live Oak Branch Library 1:00-4:30pm. Fun for the whole family!
For toddlers and preschoolers. Bring the kids for this free playgroup in our wonderful Redwood Buddies Cooperative classroom. BCRPD staff participate and will integrate and structured activity.
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On Free Fishing days (July 4th and Labor Day, September 6th, 2010), Californians can fish any freshwater lakes without a fishing license. All other regulations apply. The Department of Fish and Game offers two Free Fishing Days each year. On these days, you can fish without having to buy a sport fishing license. Free Fishing Days provide a great, low-cost way to give fishing a try.
While all fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect; there are two days each year when anyone can fish without purchasing a fishing license.
California Dept. of Fish and Game Online Fishing Guide
List and Map of Santa Cruz County Fishing Opportunities
Actively Mobile (9-18 months) & Parents Support Classes combine the elements of a playgroup, support group and a chance to learn more about your child's development. Come meet other parents and children, observe and discuss child development and build confidence in your parenting skills. Enjoy seeing your child interact with other children and explore an environment set-up with them in mind. Classes are facilitated by experienced and friendly teachers.
The Santa Cruz World Choir & Orchestra is a new, multi-generational, multi-cultural, educational and fun vocal group and ensemble that will inspire and entertain audiences this holiday season. High school age and older singers and musicians will perform a variety of traditional and modern music from around the world, and receive skills training.
Come to one of our three Open Houses and meet Director, Stephen L. Bigger (BA Music, MENC, MTACSC, ACDA, CAAE, ASCAP), choir members, and learn about the repertoire, rehearsals and performances.
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Autism/ Aspergers Support Group
Autism/Aspergers Support Group Meeting 7:30pm. Meet with other parents for support, networking and information. First Tuesday of each month. This group will be a place to exchange ideas, make friends and be around others who understand the feelings and unique challenges that accompany raising a child on the Autism spectrum. The group is supported by the Special Parents Information Network (SPIN). No RSVP necessary.
The next several meetings will be Jan. 5, Feb 2, March 2, April 6, May 4 and June 1.
For more information or to be placed on the email list, contact cecilyruttenberg@gmail.com
No RSVP necessary. Just Show up!
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There is more to parks than sand and swings! This class is a drop-in play group for parents and young children. Come meet other parents, get information about parenting and child development and have fun learning with your child. Class will not meet if it rains the day of the program. If it is cloudy, class will meet. Class dates subject to change. This class is ongoing throughout the year the year. Start anytime!
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Aptos Preschool Storytime (11:00 AM-11:30 AM)
Come feel the sun arisin' in your heart at Preschool Storytime with books, music, fingerplays, movement, and more.
Scotts Valley Preschool Storytime (11:00 AM-11:45 AM)
Stories, songs and a craft for young people ages 3-6 years. Lot's of fun!
Central Baby Storytime (11:15 AM-11:45 AM)
Nursery rhymes, songs, and books for newborns up to 13 months provide the opportunity to learn new games to play with babies and socialize with other parents/caregivers.
Visit a working marine laboratory. Exhibit halls, aquarium, touch tanks, tours to marine mammal research overlook, Ocean Discovery Shop, and unsurpassed vistas of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Hold a sea star - marvel at the world's largest whale skeleton - see full-size elephant seal sculptures - think like a scientist!
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2010 Free Days (Quarterly)
March 2, June 1, September 7, December 7
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The Santa Cruz Waldorf School will celebrate the start of a new school year at its' annual Rose Ceremony. Family and friends will gather in the Redwood Grove as the classes walk in procession with their classroom chairs to our first assembly of the year. Class teachers will be introduced and inspire the students and the Waldorf School community with glimpses of subjects to be studied during the course of the school year. The 8th Grade will welcome the 1st Graders during the Rose Ceremony with a rose; the two grades will be buddies throughout the year. The classes will carry their chairs back to their new classrooms and begin their first Main Lessons of the year.
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Holly German, Naturopathic Doctor, will present: "Immune Health and Vacination." She will discuss how to keep your kids healthy this season. Topics include: how to prevent colds and flus once kids go back to school, kid- friendly immune boosting herbs, fight an infection without medications, Homeopathic remedies for immune support, plus nutritional deficiencies, environmental toxins, and food intolerances. Pre-registration required. Register at www.newleaf.com or call 831-466-9060 ext 126.
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Santa Cruz Twins Club 7pm. FREE. Second Thursday of the month, BUT CALL TO CONFIRM AND GET LOCATION.
Share experiences with other mothers of twins. Call to verify meeting: 439-9817
With New Leaf COmmunity Markets' Food Service Director, Nancy Weimer, a real Cheese Whiz! Get an in-depth look at the story behind Sierra Nevada Cheese Co. along with recipes to take home and samples to enjoy throughout the evening. Your registration fee entitles you to free entry to a Sept. 16 event on Cypress Grove Creamery! Pre-registration required. Call 831-466-9060 ext 126 or register online at newleaf.com.
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Upcoming Small Business Workshops - Register Now! Click the "Register" link for the workshop you would like to attend. You must register for each workshop separately.
Local Resources for your small business - There is help!
Thursday, September 9 (11:45 AM-1:00 PM) Register!
Understanding the numbers - Boring? No! Fun and Essential!
Thursday, October 14 (11:45 AM-1:00 PM) Register!
Tech Tools- The Price is Right!
Wednesday, November 10 (11:45 AM-1:00 PM) Register!
The Small Business Survival Series is a free brown bag event offered the second Thursday of every month, February through November. Learn the skills every small business owner should have to create and maintain a healthy and successful small business. Bring your own brown bag lunch.
The Small Business Survival Series is presented by the Downtown Association of Santa Cruz, The Central Coast Small Business Development Center, Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, and the City of Santa Cruz Department of Redevelopment and Economic Development. Sponsored by the generous support of Bay Federal Credit Union.
The class is free. Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. Register online at the Santa Cruz Public Library's website, www.santacruzpl.org.
Gardening instructor Trish Hildinger will teach you how to extend your gardening season by choosing and planting vegetables for the fall and winter. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a snack. No pre-registration necessary.
Babysitter Training with CPR
In this 2 session, 10.5 hour course for ages 11-15 ONLY, students learn Child and Infant CPR, how to interview for a babysitting job, make responsible decisions, supervise children and keep kids safe. Skills taught include: Child CPR, Infant CPR, rescue breathing, first aid for choking, first aid for bleeding, and basic care (diapering, holding, feeding, dressing) for infants and small children. A Babysitter's Safety Kit including first aid supplies, flashlight & emergency forms is given to each student.
Certificate: Babysitter Training (no expiration), Child and Infant CPR (1 year)
This is a two part class. Students must attend BOTH sessions to pass.
Fri, Jan. 8, 4:30- 8pm & Sat, Jan. 9, 9-3:30pm
This 2-session class meets every month on the 2nd Friday, 4:30pm and 2nd Saturday, 9am. F 12-13, Mar 12-13, Ap 9-10, May 7-8, June 11-12, July 9-10, Aug 13-14, Sept 1-11, O 8-9, Nov 12-13, Dec 10-11
Fall is a wonderful time to plant vegetable crops that will extend your gardening seson and to give perennials a good head start for next spring's blossoms. The region's best-suited varieties of organically grown winter vegetables and landscape plants will be available. Proceeds support the Apprenticeship program. Friends' members receive 10% off all purchases.
Questions? Call 459-3240 or send email to casfs@ucsc.edu
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You've heard it all before: Cleanse! Detox! But what does it all mean? And why consider an anti-inflammatory whole-food program? Learn medical rationale behind cleansing and detoxification and how to separate the wheat form the chafe when choosing your cleansing program. In this class you will: explore the body's incredible built-in detoxification mechanisms, learn about the Elimination & Challenge Diet, look at the pros and cons of popular programs, enjoy a sampling of DELICIOUS cleanse-approved smoothies and snacks prepared fresh by Chef Jenny Brewer. Pre-registration required. Call 831-466-9060 ext 126 or register online at newleaf.com.
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Saturdays at Seacliff
Activities take place from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
June 12 from 11am to 2pm - A Day of Crafts. Join our volunteers in a day of crafts and fun!
July 10 from 11am to 2pm - Sand sculptures. Come see and make sand sculptures.
August 14 from 11am to 2pm - Music Day with Michelle Kiba, Banjos by the Bay and other local musicians.
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In the aloha spirit we will be offering Old School lifeguard style competitions that helped create the sport of triathlon.
The Cowell's Beach Rough Water Swim -1 mile & 1.5 mile
Paddle and Stand Up Paddle - 2 mile and 5 mile
The Open Ocean Paddle/Stand up paddle - 5 mile
The Pier Paddle/Stand up paddle - 2 mile
The Santa Cruz Pier Ocean Sprint Race - Relays & Individual .5 mile swim -.5 mile barefoot beach run- 1 mile paddle
The roots of triathlon were based on lifeguard style competitions in southern California, Hawaii and Australia. The base of these competitions included open-water swims, open-water swim/run events and paddle board racing.This is a GREAT opportunity for your athletic friends and family not racing in The Big Kahuna Triathlon to get in some "Old School" ocean competition on Saturday.
The Capitola Art & Wine Festival combines art, wine, music & food all in Capitola Village by the Sea. Over 150 artists and 21 wineries will participate in this year's Festival. Enjoy great entertainment both days on 2 stages. Free admission.
Big Basin Founders' Day and Redwood Jubilee. Big Basin Redwoods SP Honor the Visionaries, Valued Workers and Visitors that have shaped the character of Big Basin over the past 107 years. Revel in the beauty of the majestic old growth redwoods that inspired the movement to Save the Trees! Celebrate wild heritage with a melodrama, music, historic hikes and games for kids.
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The Swim Segment is a 1.2-mile open ocean swim clockwise around the Santa Cruz Wharf. The start line is on the beach on the east side of the Santa Cruz Wharf. Competitors must pass to the left of the swim buoys. Lifeguards and race officials will be present on the course at all times. Upon exiting the water, it's a short run across the beach and continued run down Pacific Ave into the transition zone at Depot Park.
The Bike Segment is a 56-mile scenic tour of the California coastline beginning at Depot Park and across the West Cliff Bridge. The course winds its way through the surrounding West side neighborhoods, then north on Hwy. 1 to the turnaround at Pigeon Point Lighthouse and returning back the same route to the Beach Boardwalk transition zone.
The Run Segment is 13.1-mile out and back beginning at the Transition Area at Depot Park and heading across the West Cliff Bridge to the West Cliff Path. From there, it's a primarily flat, fast, coastal run along the West Cliff path around Natural Bridges State Park, through the surrounding community, along an access path to Wilder Ranch State Park for the dramatic turnaround on the rugged ocean bluffs. Runners will then return on the same route to a dramatic finish on the beach in front of the main stage at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
The Big Kahuna Post-Race Luau is the island style festival that awaits you at the finish line on Sunday, September 11th. Athletes will be treated to food and refreshments, plus plenty of live Hawaiian music and entertainment brought to you by Michelle Kiba and the Aloha Style Band from the Beach Boardwalk's Summer Bandstand right near the finish line.
Don't miss the award ceremony beginning at 2:30pm from the Summer Bandstand!
In the aloha spirit we will be offering Old School lifeguard style competitions that helped create the sport of triathlon.
The Cowell's Beach Rough Water Swim -1 mile & .5 mile
The Open Ocean Paddle/Stand up paddle - 5 mile
The Pier Paddle/Stand up paddle - 2 mile
The Santa Cruz Pier Ocean Sprint Race - Relays & Individual
.5 mile swim -.5 mile barefoot beach run- 1 mile paddle
The roots of triathlon were based on lifeguard style competitions in southern California, Hawaii and Australia. The base of these competitions included open-water swims, open-water swim/run events and paddle board racing.This is a GREAT opportunity for your athletic friends and family not racing in The Big Kahuna Triathlon to get in some "Old School" ocean competition on Saturday.
Most triathletes have a great base of fitness by September, so if racing in a long course event is a little much this can be a great work-out and great opportunity to get more experience in open-water swimming in the ocean.
So mark your calendar for an entire weekend of Big Kahuna Events September 11-12.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the Charity of Choice for the Big Kahuna Triathlon. Help raise money towards cures for blood cancers and receive a sports training program
that provides an experience of a lifetime. Visit www.teamintraining.org for program details.
The next Second Sunday is Sunday, May 9.
Enjoy Free admission to our regular galleries every second Sunday.
Sponsored by the ScholarShare College Savings Plan, California 's official 529 Plan and Fidelity Investments.
Carefully consider the Plan's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. For this information, contact Fidelity for a Fact Kit. Read it carefully before investing. If you are not a California resident, check with your home state to learn if it offers tax or other benefits for investing in its 529 plan. Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Member NYSE, SIPC, 300 Puritan Way , Marlborough , MA 01752 .
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Join us for a FREE movie night in the Community Classroom. Food Inc., Acadamy Award Nominee for Best Documentary, discusses our nations food supply and how it is now being controlled by a handful or corporations that often put profit ahead of consumer health. It also shows the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our environment, revealing surprising, and often shocking truths, about what we eat, and how it is produced, who we have become as a nation and where we are going from here. For more information visit www.foodincmovie.com. Complimentary popcorn and snacks will be served! Seating is limited, please register at www.newleaf.com or call 831.466.9060 x 126
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Join Becky Mahony, Certified Nutrition Educator on this FREE store tour to discuss how to get the most bang for your buck while keeping your family healthy & happy! Samples will be provided of items discussed and time for Q&A will be held at the end of the tour. Pre-registration required. Call 831-466-9060 ext 126 or register online at newleaf.com.
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Did you know that 40% of Chartwell students come from Santa Cruz County? Come explore Chartwell and see why so many Santa Cruz kids are Chartwell students. All are welcome to join us on the second Tuesday of each month for informal tours. Explore our award-winning green campus, learn about our diagnostic teaching, see our expert instructors in action, and ask all the questions you like. No RSVP needed, though you are welcome to contact us with questions at 831.394.3468 or info@chartwell.org.
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The New High School Project (TNHSP) is a complete rethinking of the high school experience. TNHSP is open to the public for Informal Tours on the second Tuesday of each month. Come learn about this innovative high school. TNHSP is designed for students who work hard and have obvious potential, but who may have struggled in a traditional education setting.
At TNHSP, students benefit from a college preparatory curriculum that features project-based learning, frequent field experiences and a rich array of technology. Students enjoy small classes, one-on-one support, a green campus and an innovative schedule that features flexible block periods and a 9:00 a.m. start time. Come explore our campus and see why a third of TNHSP students come from Santa Cruz County. We welcome questions at info@newhighschool.org or 831.393.8004.
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A week of fun at the Santa Cruz County Fair
Get ready for pig racing, frisbee dogs, bands, art, wine. poetry, gardening, garlic fries, concerts, carnival rides and livestock exhibits. 400-pound pumpkins, and more!
HOURS noon-11pm
9/14 Tues, Seniors Day
$4.00 Admission for Seniors age 62 and over
9/15 Weds, Sept 116, Kids Day
Free Admission for Kids 11 and Under All Day,
Carnival Wristband Day
9/16 & 17 Thurs & Fri, Education Days, Carnival Wristband Day
9/18 Sat, Junior Livestock Auction
9/19 Sun, Ocean Speedway Destruction Derby Day
Entertainment Schedule, All Shows 7:30pm Amphitheater Stage, Wrestling 7:30pm
9/14 The Count 5
9/15 Bucky Covington
9/16 Antsy McClain and The Trailer Park Troubadours
9/17 The Family Stone
9/20 Gallagher
9/21 Pro Wrestling Revolution
All shows are free with your fair admission. Buy discount advance tickets online.
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Ever wonder what to do with turkey besides cook a huge Thanksgiving feast? This lean protein is a great addition to complete any meal and it's chock full of essential vitamins and minerals. Learn all about how to include it in your recipes plus an overview and history of Deistel Family Turkey Ranch. Class includes recipes to take home and yummy samples to enjoy! With New Leaf Food Service Director Nancy Weimer and Meat and Seafood Director Chris Farrote. Pre-registration required. Register online at newleaf.com or call 831-466-9060 ext 126.
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Free Wednesday, Third Wednesday of every month, brought to you by The Bernard Osher
Free admission is available to visitors on the third Wednesday of every month, through the generosity of The Bernard Osher Foundation. Admission is on a first come, first served basis, and early arrival is recommended due to the likelihood of high demand. Also, please note that final entry to the museum on free days is 4pm and, finally, that there will be no members-only entrance on Free Wednesdays.
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With Nancy Weimer, New Leaf's Food Service Director and Cheese Whiz! Get an in-depth look at the story behind Cypress Grove Creamery along with recipes to take home and samples to enjoy throughout the evening.
This event is free if you register and pay $5 for the Sept 9 cheese class on Sierra Nevada Cheese Co. Pre-registration required. Call 831-466-9060 ext 126 or register online at newleaf.com.
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4 week Ultra Beginner Line Dance Class Starting April 29th 6pm-6:30pm cost $10, room for 12 people.
Ultimate beginner line dance classes start with the simplest coordination dance moves, and then slowly progresses to more advanced coordination dance moves. The class format program uses Val Myers indicative absolute beginner's program. Each class has about 15 minutes of dancing and a 15 minute dance lesson. Class environment is relaxed, low key, and intended for play, fun, and exercise. Come have some fun and get some exercise! No partner needed to dance 'line dance'.
You will need:
*Dance shoes (bowling shoes are the perfect dance shoe), Or a shoe that does not have traction on the toe of the foot.
*bottle of water
*social attitude
You will receive:
*Dance instruction sheets
*A dvd of instructors lessons to practice at home
*2 hours of lessons and instruction
Check videos out for lesson demonstration and instruction on the website: www.dancebecauseyoucan.com
* Boulder Creek Rec
13333 Middleton Drive
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Located behind our Hwy 9 Fire
Upcoming events:
*4 week Ultra Beginner Line Dance Class
Starting April 29th 6pm-6:30pm cost $2, room for 12 people.
*May 15 Dance demo for the Boulder Creek Spring Showcase
*Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade participation
*Girls Night out at The Rodeo Club.
*Boulder Creek Fall Dance
*Christmas Extravaganza show
"My daughter and I took one of Amber's Ultra Beginner courses. My daughter had never had a dance lesson before this one and caught on quickly with this method. The music is lively and we were able to learn complete dances from day one. It works your brain and body and it tons of fun." Rhonda Jensen :)
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The 53rd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival
Over 500 artists will be performing nonstop on 8 stages for 3 nights and 2 days of the world's best jazz.
Consistently voted World's Best Jazz Festival by the readers of JazzTimes Magazine, the Monterey Jazz Festival offers 20 acres of magnificent oak-studded grounds for fans to enjoy, featuring films, conversations with the Festival's stars, exhibitions, food and beverages, an international shopping bazaar, and 8 stages of live jazz entertainment spread throughout the grounds.
Tickets are priced from $35 for Grounds Stage Tickets, $66 for Single Day Arena Tickets, and $225 for Full Weekend Arena Packages. Our new Premier Access Pass offers a VIP MJF experience from only $65.
* Click here to see the 2010 MJF Online Brochure
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Sunday, September 19th, is Family Day at the Monterey Jazz Festival, so bring the whole family to enjoy: * Instrument Petting Zoo - Kids can play real instruments! * Percussion Playshop - Kids play percussion and lead a percussion parade! * Jazzy Jumper - Jazzy Jump House for the younger set! * Special Performances - Banana Slug String Band in the Coffee House Gallery! The Le Beoeuf Brothers on the Garden Stage! * Country's Best Young Jazz Musicians - Middle school through college players, the best young jazz musicians from all across the country!
There's plenty of room on the magnificent Monterey Fairgrounds for your family to roam, play, picnic, and enjoy an international shopping bazaar and a tempting array of food and beverages from all around the world!
Grounds Stage Tickets: Kids under 2 free every day! Youth Tickets (2 - 18) $15 every day! Adult Tickets $45 for Sunday! Family Discount Package: Two Adult and two Youth (ages 2 - 18 years) Grounds Stage Tickets included. Only $80 for Friday, only $100 for Saturday or Sunday! |
Click here to purchase Grounds Stage Tickets, Family Discount Package, Youth Tickets.
Bring your health questions and concerns Dr. Ian Chambers, Network Chiropractor. No appointment necessary. A community service program sponsored by New Leaf Community Markets.
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Children's Clothing Swap
Children grow so fast that a clothing swap could come in handy. Children's clothes from birth to size 5 will be available at Kids Korner clothing exchange. Those who don't have clothes to donate may feel free to pick up what they need.
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Pageantry, Revelry and Romance
Open Weekends
September 12th through October 18th, 2009
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Introducing the " Celtic Rock Concert Series"
Daily at 6pm included with faire admission
see website for the full band line-up
Featuring an all new Joust!
Tickets now available online for the 2009 Season!
Enter the code "renaissance" to receive a $5.00 discount off of adult tickets purchased online until Sept. 15.
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OPEN House AUGUST 28th, 11am-3pm
* Meet the Staff * See the new facility * Demonstrations *Activities * FUNClasses NOW
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Pardon our temporary suspension of DATE NIGHTS while we move! Our NEW Home is near Sutter Maternity at 2608 Chanticleer off Soquel at the very end of the street. A Full Schedule of Classes will resume in the Fall, possibly August 1st. Pre-Registration for Fall Classes will begin July 5th. Check back often for the latest news. |
6:00pm-10:00pm New Date Night EVERY third Saturday of the month. Enjoy an evening out while the kids burn-off some energy in a safe and fun environment. Just $40/person and $10/sibling. Discounts available.
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On the third Saturday of each month, Pie Ranch hosts a Community Work Day, potluck dinner, and rollicking barn dance in the roadside barn. All are welcome; come lend a hand in the fields while you work alongside other volunteers and farmers. Celebrate the spirit of community at this monthly ritual of working together on the ranch, sharing locally grown food, and then spinning, laughing and dosey-doing together into the night.
The work party starts at 2 pm. Then join in the potluck at 6pm and dancing at 7pm until about 10pm.
The dance is $7-20 (sliding scale) to compensate the band, ranch, and caller. (Children under 12 free; workday participants pay a discounted rate of $5-15, so come on down and hoe before you hoe down!) The Pie Ranch Staff will also offer a guided tour of Pie Ranch, leaving from the Upper Slice at 3:00 pm for $5 (weather dependent). Please bring $ to pay Pie Ranch for the dance and/or guided tour - this cost is not included in the ticket price.
Learn more about Pie Ranch at www.pieranch.org
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In honor of Whole Foods Market's 30th Birthday, Whole Foods Market in Santa Cruz will be hosting a 30th Birthday Bash and Skate Jam with Bill's Wheels Skate Shop!
There will be food, beverages, music, and an Open Skate Jam in the parking lot! We'll also be featuring various local vendors and non profit organizations!!!
Mark this on your calendar, folks, because it's going to be FUN! Please remember that kids under the age of 18 will need to have a parent sign their waver in order to skate!
Stay tuned for more details!
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Sunshine Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care, 80 Front St.
Mothersong with the Elders- Their love is palatable.
3rd Tues of the month, 10:30, $5
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Feeling too busy to eat healthy? Are you running around all day doing everything for your family or work and living off unhealthy snacks or incomplete meals? Becky Mahony, Certified Nutrition Educator will teach you to create quick and easy healthy meals that give you the energy you deserve. Discover how healthy eating can be easy and simple. We will create and taste a variety of dishes. Pre-registration required. Call 831-466-9060 ext 126 or register online at newleaf.com.
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Vendor's Faire - Something For Everyone
The Vendor's Faire is an important aspect of the Monterey Bay Birding Festival and we invite you to visit all exhibitors, as they will have unique and quality items. Artists, craft persons, businesses and organizations specializing in nature and wildlife, birding, photography, optics and nature-tourism are well represented.
Field trips and workshops are arranged so that there will be ample time to view beautiful art and craftwork, find out more about this area or buy that perfect gift or accessory.
Exhibit hours are:
Thursday, Sept. 23 Noon to 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 24 Noon to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 25, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 26, 6:30 a.m. to noon
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Monterey Bay Birding Festival
One of the most spectacular birding venues in North America – the Monterey Bay – will take center stage for the fourth annual Monterey Bay Birding Festival. Discover new places and new birds, and revisit favorite spots in the Pajaro Valley, heart of the Monterey Bay’s world-renown birding area, and along the spectacular Central Coast of California.
The Birding Festival has something for everyone, especially beginning birders. Our individual trip leaders are skilled, knowledgeable in finding birds and are very interesting in helping you see them and learn more about them.
The Pajaro Valley and the Monterey Bay region are home to an incredible diversity of habitats – redwood forests, rocky shorelines, sandy beaches with Snowy Plovers, the world-class Elkhorn Slough National Estuary, oak forests and surrounding grasslands at Pinnacles National Monument, the stunning Big Sur coastline with California Condors, and, of course, pelagic trips on Monterey Bay – and bird species. Over 600 species of birds have been found in California, and the vast majority of these species can be seen in our area.
This hands-on Natural Foods Training Program will be led by Natural Chef and Nutritionist Jennfer Brewer. You will explore the vast variety of health-supportive foods with a focus on vegetarian ingredients; learn and practice knife skills and the fundamental cooking techniques; and practice the art of tasting and seasoning, cooking "intuitively."
The program includes health supportive meals, a resource binder with materials, recipes, and a subscription to Chef Jenny Brewer's Weekly Meal Plan with coupons. Meets six Thursday evenings. Pre-registration required. Call 831-466-9060 ext 126 or register online at newleaf.com.
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Family Fun Night
Food, program anouncemnts, Back to School Night, fun for the whole family -don't miss out!
Children will have fun making kale chips, green smoothies, spinach dip, and other delicious and healthy green foods. This class will be an enjoyable way to get your kids to eat more green veggies. With Becky Mahony, Certified Nutrition Educator and mother of two. They will get to prepare and eat all the yummy dishes. This class is geared for kids ages 7-10 Class size limited to 12. Pre-registration required. Call 831-466-9060 ext 126 or register online at newleaf.com.
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Dozens of gorgeous T-birds flock to the Wharf at this annual Monterey Bay Classic Thunderbird invitational.The Monterey Bay Classic Thunderbird Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of classic Thunderbirds.
"THUNDERBIRDS ON THE SANTA CRUZ WHARF", features the classic 1955-1957 and the 1958-1965 vintage Thunderbirds. Each year about 100 Thunderbirds and hundreds of people participate in the show. Join in the events and participate in the raffles.
Thunderbird clubs from all over California and Nevada caravan to the wharf in Santa Cruz to participate. We encourage car buffs of every age to come out and enjoy our cars.
USA/Boardwalk Cheer & Dance Competition
Come to the ONLY Northern California cheer and dance competition on the beach! High School, Junior High, All-Star, and Youth Sports teams from throughout the state compete in this competition to qualify for the 2010 USA National Events!
To register a team visit usa.varsity.com
For participant family and friend ride discounts email Kim at youthsales@beachboardwalk.com
Egyptian Scavenger Hunt
Discover precious jewelry, pottery, glass and alabaster vessels, bronze tools and Coptic textiles. Work as a team to answer a few questions in each gallery and receive a prize at the end.
Free with admission: $9 adults, $7 students, $5 children ages 5-10, free children under 5.
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Santa Cruz County & Monterey County Coastal Cleanup Day
California Coastal Cleanup Day is the premier volunteer event focused on the marine environment in the world. In 2009, more than 80,600 volunteers worked together to collect more than 1,300,000 pounds of trash and recyclables from our beaches, lakes, and waterways. California Coastal Cleanup Day has been hailed by the Guinness Book of World Records as "the largest garbage collection" (1993). CCD is an international event with over 100 countries participating in cleanup efforts on this one day.
Save Our Shores is the local coordinator for Coastal Cleanup Day in Santa Cruz County and Monterey County. In 2009, SOS coordinated nearly 4,000 volunteers in Santa Cruz County alone who removed close to 15,000 pounds of trash and recycle from our local beaches and waterways in just 3 hours. We look forward to taking over coordination for Monterey County this year!
Coastal Cleanup Day engages people to remove trash and debris from beaches and waterways, to identify the sources of debris, and to change the behaviors that cause pollution.
The 26th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 9 am to Noon at many sites across Santa Cruz County and Monterey County!
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Every 4th Sunday there's a gathering of bluegrass musicians playing together in the park, dogs romping in their section, children playing on the slides, parents talking, friends having a picnic, a birthday party celebration. It's open to all, pros to beginners!
Join Park Interpreter for an afternoon of dressing up in historic attire and becoming pioneers as children set up a homestead and learn how to survive through bartering.
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Kidrageous Carnival 2010
After talking with kids and their families about ways in which cancer takes the fun out of life, we created Kidrageous to celebrate the lives of all Jacob's Heart kids. When daily life is often filled with trips to the hospital, chemotherapy, financial pressure and not much celebrating at all, Kidrageous springs into action, promising laughter instead of tears, balloons and bounce houses instead of bed rest, and fun, fun, fun instead of fatigue. This is a community event and is open to the whole public!
Kidrageous Volunteers - Join the team!
When it comes to pulling off an outrageous carnival, we need your help! Please spend a few hours of your time by joining our team. You can sign up online. Volunteer signup »
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The Santa Cruz Triathlon is a non-profit event. Last year the race donated nearly $50,000 back to the Santa Cruz community. Proceeds from the event are donated to Santa Cruz County High School athletic programs, the UC Santa Cruz Swim Program, Cabrillo College Athletics, Santa Cruz Track Club, Santa Cruz Triathlon Association and Long Marine Lab. These organizations receive donations from the race and provide volunteers on the course. Your participation is greatly appreciated!
RACE OVERVIEW:
SWIM (1.5K) A brisk ocean swim around the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf. Water temperature is usually in the mid 50's, so wetsuits are strongly recommended.
BIKE (40K) A challenging out-and-back ride via city streets and coastal Highway 1. The turnaround is located in the historic coastal town of Davenport.
RUN (10K) A flat and fast out-and-back course along the ocean on beautiful West Cliff Drive.
DIVISIONS
Age groups male & female: 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 46-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+,
female Athena (over 160 lbs),
male Clydesdale (over 200 lbs). Relay teams are made up of men, women and coed. Sorry, athletes under 14 years of age will not be allowed to compete.
Navigating the Teen Years, An 8 week course with Jane Weed-Pomerantz, Certified Positive Discipline Lead Trainer
Mutual Respect, Problem Solving, and Communication Skills
Learn how to see the world through your teen's eyes and explore whether unresolved issues from your teen years are hindering your relationship now. Gain cooperation without
having to threaten. Encourage your teen's strengths.
REGISTER online or call 831 429-3966 Flyer
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