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Featured Events:Folk Dancing!Check out these folk dancing events! Balkan, Israeli, International Every Tues and Fri from 7:30am to 11:00pm Location: Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz 
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Join us on Friday evenings...
Live music parties will usually happen at the Live Oak Grange in Santa Cruz--depending on availability of the facility and bands. Occasionally we will party at Park Hall in Ben Lomond or at our regular venue, Market Street Senior Center. Questions? Send email to: cabrillofolk@sbcglobal.net
LOCAL CLASSES:
FRIDAY: BALKAN-INTERNATIONAL DANCE In a residential neighborhood, on the surrounding streets. Please be considerate of the neighbors, and don't block driveways. New to folk dancing or haven't danced in 10-40 years? LIVE MUSIC: Check the Calendar of Events page for the schedule of live music parties and other parties/events of interest. Questions? Email: cabrillofolk@sbcglobal.net - (answers may take a couple of days...) TUESDAY--Alan Rothchild's ISRAELI DANCE CLASS
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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!
2018 Fair Hours:
Wednesday 9/12 to Friday 9/14 Noon to 11:00PM
Saturday 9/15 10AM to 11PM & Sunday 9/16 10AM to 10PM
Michael Mezmer
Michael is known as the "Phenomenist" who combines his talents as one of the world's top performing stage hypnotists with his award winning skills in the field of organic magic phenomena to create amazing performances.
Michael's TranceNosis Comedy Hypnosis Show and BrainStorm Phenomena Shows have been seen at major casinos, amusement parks, cruise ships, fairs and festivals throughout the world.
Wild West Turkey Stampede
....If you are within the sound of my voice... you are just seconds away from the funniest show in America...
It is time for the Wild West Turkey Stampeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeede!
These turkeys will keep you cheering and laughing all "race" long.
All Alaskan Racing Pigs
The Famous All-Alaskan Racing Pigs are a team of the fastest and funniest athletes to serve up entertainment anywhere!
Flat-track racing and hurdling are their specialties, but a good gag is always on the menu.
If you are looking for entertainment don't miss these Racing Pigs.
Check back for the daily schedules!
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Come on down to the Live Oak Grange to eat delicious pie, play pie games and help raise funds for our Grange Hall Renovation!
Pie eaters - 3 slices for $10 - Vote for your favorite pie!
Pie Bakers - Deliver your pies to the Grange by 12pm to enter the contest. Win $50 cash if your pie gets the most votes!
Pie Contest Categories:
1. Savory
2. Fruit
3. Cream
4. Gluten-Free
A mimimum of 2 pies is required to enter a contest category.
Family Fun! - Old-fashioned bingo ($5/card, 3 cards for $10), pie walk , ice cream, and more!
When Species Collide
Sunday, September 16 at 10am
Join Rancho del Oso docent Ken Koll for a 4-mile hike along the Skyline to Sea Bypass Trail to discover the natural history of the Waddell Valley. Meet at the yellow gate across Hwy 1 from Waddell State Beach. Bring water, snacks, and wear sturdy footwear.
Rancho del Oso is located 17 miles north of Santa Cruz, at 3600 Highway 1 in Davenport. For more information, please call (831) 427-2288, or email RDOPIS@parks.ca.gov. Event made possible by Waddell Creek Association and California State Parks.
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Coffee Talk and Crafts
Saturday, September 1 from 9am to noon
Sunday, September 2 from 10am to 12:30pm
Sunday, September 16 from 9:30 to 12:30pm
Sunday, September 30 from 9:30 to 12:30pm
Come to the Sempervirens Room next to Park Headquarters for free coffee or hot chocolate! This is a great way to start your day in Big Basin. Docent Norm Beeson will be happy to answer your questions about the park and help get you going on the right trail. And bring the kids for a fun craft activity!
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Join other homeschool moms for a monthly stitch and chat get together. Bring your favorite handwork (it doesn't have to be stitching, any kind of creative task is great!) and a snack to share. We'll provide the coffee and tea! This monthly get together offers great conversation and some time to nurture yourself. Third Tuesday of every month from 7-9pm.
This free event is hosted by long time homeschooling mom Heddi Craft at Knit Sew Make, located in the former sanctuary area of the building at 111 Errett Circle, Santa Cruz.
Check to confirm for location and date.
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"I have been attending the Renaissance Pleasure Faire for over thirty years. Although like most Faires it's booths are more in focus for making money than for historical acuracy, it's fun. The jousting matches are as good as I've seen anywhere and I've been at a lot of different Faires. The people that put on the Faire do an excellent job. If you enjoy history, art, music, fencing, costume, food, faires and culture then you should go to this fun event." John Barrows
What's your favorite part about The Joust? Is it the handsome Knights, the swords, the fight for victory?
From swords to clothing to fine art & more, you'll find what your heart desires with our 200+ fine artisans that will hawk their wares in our village! Which vendor are you looking forward to seeing?
BY POPULAR DEMAND - 6th weekend now added!
Dates: Sept. 15th - Oct. 21st / WEEKENDS: 10AM to 6PM.
Location: Casa de Fruta 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy 152,
Gate 6, Hollister, CA 95023-9541
Kids 12 & under FREE every weekend!
Details /ticket prices & specials: https://www.norcalrenfaire.com
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The Pigeon Point Lighthouse is currently under repair, but that doesn't mean that the First Order Fresnel Lens can't shine! The Fresnel lens, the original lighthouse beacon, will light up once again from its temporary home in the Visitor Center. As dusk settles, the 24 beams of light provide a dramatic glimpse of how the lighthouse once guided ships passing by this rocky coastline. Bring a flashlight and join us for a unique experience. For more information, call the park at (650) 879-2120 or go online to www.Parks.CA.gov/PigeonPoint. Event is free. Events made possible by Coastside State Parks Association and California State Parks.
* Please note the lighthouse will NOT be lit. The original lighthouse beacon, the First Order Fresnel lens, will be lit but in its temporary location inside the Visitor Center. The lighthouse is being repaired and is currently not accessible to the public.
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Redwood Grove Loop Walk
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11am and 2pm
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 90-minute walk. Stroller and wheelchair accessible. Meet at Big Basin Redwood State Park Headquarters.
Event is free; day use vehicle fee is $10. Events made possible my California State Parks and Mountain Parks Foundation
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Annual Membership Meeting. Sunday, September 16 4 PM - 6 PM
Join us for wine, cheese and light appetizers. Live jazz will continue throughout the meeting. Stay after the meeting and enjoy the special VIP opportunity to wander the gardens after hours.
Citizen Science: Arboretum Phenology Walk. Saturday, September 22, 11:00am-1pm. Do you enjoy watching plants change through the seasons? Would you like to be a part of a national effort to monitor the effects of climate change? Advanced registration is recommended.
Nature Craft Workshop: Saturday, September 29, 10 am-3 pm. "Dyeing Wool with Invasive Plants: Land Tending & Re-imagining Our Sense of Place", with Burl Wood, Elena Staley & Nicole Wong. Learn about harvesting plants for color using fire mimicry & wild-tending techniques. Workshop limited to 18 participants. Register for this workshop now.
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Our family of five farmers' markets showcases the best in regional organic produce, pasture-raised meats, eggs and dairy, sustainably-harvested seafoods and artisan-made goods.
Purchasing your food through the area's farmers' markets ensures that you are getting the freshest, healthiest and tastiest foods while supporting local jobs, increasing local spending and promoting the region's strong farming tradition.
We provide direct access to sustainable sources of fresh produce and other unique foods and education about food issues, both local and beyond.
| Santa Cruz/Downtown | Weds 2:30-6:00 | Lincoln & Cedar | Year-round |
| Santa Cruz/West Side |
Sat 9-1 | 2801 Mission | Year-round |
| Scotts Valley | Sat 9-1 | King's Village Dr | April - October |
| Live Oak/East Side |
Sun 9-1 | 15th & Eastcliff Dr | Year-round |
| Felton | Tues 2:30-6:30 | 120 Russell Ave | May - Oct |
Spotlight on the Symphony Recital 1
Madeline Jarzembak, Principal Harp
Our opening Recital in our new Spotlight on the Symphony Recital Series will feature Santa Cruz Symphony's principal harp, Madeline Jarzembak. She will be joined by Santa Cruz Symphony's principal cello, Jonah Kim, and violinist Rebecca Jackson, founder of Music in May.
Madeline Jarzembak is the Principal Harpist of the Santa Symphony. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, Madeline has also performed as a member of the Philadelphia Orchestra and San Francisco Symphony, among other.
In 2009 Madeline was a finalist and awarded the "Jury's Diploma" at the International Harp Competition "Golden Harp" in St. Petersburg, Russia. She performed at the Focus on Youth concerts the World Harp Congress and on NPR's "From the Top". She has won prizes at American Harp Society Competition, both National and Local, and placed th in the 2017 National Harp Competition.
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Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent Naturalist
Guided Elephant Seal Walks
Ticket sales open Friday, October 20
Cost: $7 per person + $3.99 reservation fee
Journey to view a large colony of Northern elephant seals, guided by your docent naturalist on this moderate 3-mile, 2.5 hour adventure. In the month of December, male elephant seals, or bulls, arrive along the shore of Año Nuevo State Park to establish hierarchy, while pregnant females come ashore to birth to their pups.
These popular guided walks take place rain or shine, so be prepared for windy, rainy conditions as well as muddy trails. Layered clothing, sturdy shoes, and rain gear is strongly advised. Umbrellas and strollers are not permitted. Pets are not allowed in the park. Parking is $10. For more information, please call (650) 879-2025 or for recorded information (650) 879-0227.
People with accessibility needs may reserve an equal access tour along the boardwalk.
These tours take place on Fridays, weekends, and select holidays. For reservations and info call ReserveCalifornia at 1-800-444-4445. Events made possible by Coastside State Parks Association and California State Parks.
Self-Guided Seal Walks
Daily, between 8:30am and 3:30pm (Natural Preserve closes at 5pm)
Stroll over sand dunes, enjoy beautiful ocean views, and gain a unique opportunity to view a large colony of Northern elephant seals on this 3-mile, 2.5-hour self-guided trail! Visit the female elephant seals as they return to shore to molt, or shed their fur, in this annual excursion. Additionally, young pups are still ashore from the winter breeding season. Layered clothing, closed-toes shoes, and rain/wind gear are strongly advised. Umbrellas and strollers are not permitted inside the dune area. Pets are not allowed in the park. Walk is free; day-use vehicle fee is $10. Entrance to the reserve for your self-guided walk requires a free permit that can be obtained at the entrance station, or the Visitor Center. Please contact the park at 650-879-2025 for further information.
If you require mobility assistance, you may request a volunteer-led equal access tour. You will board our accessible van and get a ride to our wheelchair-accessible boardwalk. A volunteer(s) will accompany you to the two seal-viewing decks, explain the Northern elephant seal natural history, the history of the park, and answer questions. Reservations are required. Please, allow a 2-week advance notice. The volunteer led tour is free, day-use vehicle fee is $10. Contact the park at 650-879-2033 or email Ano.EqualAccess@parks.ca.gov. Events made possible by Coastside State Parks Association and California State Parks.
Come join us at The Felton Library for Adult Afternoon Arts and Crafts. It's every Sunday from 2-4:30pm.
Bring something portable that you are working on or come prepared to have fun!
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FREE! As part of a the international celebration of 2018, the Year in of the Bird, Santa Cruz will have a month of activities and events connecting humans to birds. The MAH will host three days of celbration, art, inspiration and support for birds of downtown and beyond.
Friday:
•Welcome all bird lovers, families and fashionistas. Bring special bird costumes or crafting materials if you want, but we will have all the basics for making masks too.
Saturday: MOVE and listen along the San Lorenzo River, 9/15
More details on this walk are here: https://www.facebook.com/events/317470562132852
Sunday: PLAY with images and art materials, all about Birds who live in Downtown Santa Cruz and Beyond! 9,16
More details: see the month of events listed at BirdFUNfest.org
•Monterey Bay Bird Festival with talks, walks and family fun!
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Join us for a preview of our symphony's performance of Mahler's beautiful Symphony No. 4 with Met soloist Meigui Zhang (soprano), and Noah Bendix-Balgley's Klezmer concerto Fidl-Fantazye with Noah himself in attendance to talk about it.
Enjoy a behind the scenes look as the musicians, soloists and our Maestro rehears for their performances.
GLINKA
Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla
BENDIX-BALGLEY
Fidl-Fantazye: A Klezmer Concerto
Noah Bendix-Balgley, Violin
MAHLER
Symphony No. 4
Meigui Zhang, Soprano
GLINKA
Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila
BENDIX-BALGLEY
Fidl-Fantazye: A Klezmer Concerto
Noah Bendix-Balgley, Violin
MAHLER
Symphony No. 4
Meigui Zhang, Soprano
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Life on the Ranch Day - The Early Days on a Dairy Farm
Saturday, August 11 from 11am to 3pm
Wilder Ranch State Park invites you to experience old-time activities from its rancho, dairy farm, and cowboy rodeo days. Hands-on activities and living history presentations may include butter churning, ice cream making, roping skills, and demonstrations in the ranch buildings. Come for a picnic on the lawn and follow it up with a game of tug of war, sack races, hoops, stilts, and Wilder Ranch's famous old-fashioned bubbles! This event is appropriate for all ages. Event is free; parking is $10. Please call the park to confirm at (831) 426-0505. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.
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Hablamos Juntos/Together We Speak
August 8 - October 7, 2018
Curated by Juan R. Fuentes and Michelle P. Mouton, Hablamos Juntos explores visual dialogs created by prominent California Latinx artists at the Pajaro Valley Arts gallery in Watsonville. In this extraordinarily rich exhibit, you will experience how our artists give voice to and navigate: daily life, current events, social, political and cultural issues, community, ethnicity, as well as personal narratives, myths, and history. Click here for a virtual tour. Visit our Facebook page for additional photos.
Artists: Susana Arias, Eduardo Carrillo, Yreina D. Cervántez, Pablo Cristi, Amy Díaz-Infante, Juan R. Fuentes, Daniel Galvez, Lorraine García-Nakata, Carlos Jackson, Carmen León, Jose Lozano, Dionicio Mendoza, Amalia Mesa-Bains, Viviana Paredes, Pancho Rodriquez, Michael Roman, Ivan Rubio, Manuel Santana, Linda Vallejo, Cruz Ortiz Zamarron
A collaboration between Pajaro Valley Arts, Museo Eduardo Carrillo, and the Young Writers Program, this project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Hablamos Juntos exhibit is also presented in partnership with the San Jose Museum of Art, New Terrains collaboration. Through New Terrains: Mobility and Migration, South Bay arts organizations band together to present a series of cross-disciplinary exhibitions, programs and experiences that explore how bodies move through spaces-social, political, literal, and figurative. Projects address timely topics such as transportation and urban planning, navigation and orientation, public protest, immigration and migration, and mobility in its many forms. For more information on New Terrains: https://sjmusart.org/new-terrains/connect
Reading in the Redwoods book group meets monthly at the Felton Library on the fourth Wednesday at 6:15 pm.
Copies of the book are usually available at the Felton branch library.
For more information call 427-7708 or drop by the branch.
To be added to the book group email list, please call 831-427-3151.
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EASY HIKES
Castle Rock Loop Sat & Sun 11am
Trailhead: main parking lot; 1 mile loop; elevation gain 300 feet
Ascend through Douglas-fir, madrone, and tanoak to see the park’s imposing namesake peak—a good spot for bouldering and roped climbs. The surrounding smaller rocks are a great playground for children.
Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock Overlook Hike Saturdays at 2:30pm
Join us on a 3-mile, 2.5-hour hike to Castle Rock, Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock Overlook. We’ll discuss Castle Rock’s unique geology, rock climbing history, human impacts and important preservationists that helped give Castle Rock State Park the protections we have today. Please bring plenty of water, hiking shoes, snacks, a camera, and binoculars if you have them. Event is free; day use fee for vehicles is $8. Meet at the kiosk. Event made possible by California State Parks in partnership with Portola and Castle Rock Foundation.
MODERATE HIKES
Ridge/Trail Camp Loop
Trailhead: main parking lot, 5.15 miles, elevation gain 1,190 feet
Hike through the forest and past Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock. Enjoy views of the San Lorenzo River Valley and glimpses of Monterey Bay. Learn about history, wildlife, and habitats at the Interpretive Shelter. Castle Rock Trail Camp has picnic tables, pit toilets, water and a rain shelter.
Skyline/Loghry Woods/Saratoga Gap Loop
Trailhead: main parking lot; 6.1 miles roundtrip; elevation gain 750 feet
Head through the forest past Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock. Enjoy views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the San Lorenzo River with glimpses across to Monterey Bay if there’s no fog. Castle Rock Trail Camp has picnic tables, pit toilets, water, and a rain shelter.
STRENUOUS HIKES
Middle of the Park from the Gap Loop
Trailhead: Saratoga Gap; 9 miles roundtrip, elevation gain 1,530 feet.
This challenging hike or run through the forest takes you past mountain and valley views with some glimpses of Monterey Bay on a clear day. Castle Rock Trail Camp has picnic tables, pit toilets, water and a rain shelter. Begin at Saratoga Gap and either go down Saratoga Toll Road Trail or across Skyline Trail (Bay Area Ridge Trail). Close the loop on the Loghry Woods and Travertine Springs trails.
Gap to Gap Loop
Trailhead: Saratoga Gap or Waterman Gap; 16.4 miles round trip, elevation gain 1,860 feet
A good workout for strong trail runners and hikers. You can also backpack and stay overnight at the Waterman Gap Trail Camp (reservations required). Trails are mostly wooded, with occasional views of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Skyline to the Sea Trailhead: dropoff at Saratoga Gap or park at main parking lot, pickup at Waddell Beach, 25.2–28.2 miles; elevation from 1,660–2,130 feet.
One of the region’s most rewarding backpack options. Start on the spine of the Santa Cruz Mountains and descend to the ocean in Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Camp at trail camps along the way. Two to four days of backpacking or four to eight hours of trail running.
Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock Overlook Hike
Saturdays at 2:30pm
Join us on a 3-mile, 2.5-hour hike to Castle Rock, Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock Overlook. We'll discuss Castle Rock's unique geology, rock climbing history, human impacts and important preservationists that helped give Castle Rock State Park the protections we have today. Please bring plenty of water, hiking shoes, snacks, a camera, and binoculars if you have them. Event is free; day use fee for vehicles is $8. Meet at the kiosk. Event made possible by California State Parks in partnership with Portola and Castle Rock Foundation.
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Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike!
Saturday, September 1 at noon
Monday, September 3 at noon
Saturday, September 8 at noon
Sunday, September 9 at noon
Saturday, September 15 at noon
Sunday, September 16 at noon
Saturday, September 22 at noon
Explore the park's less travelled backcountry with Docent Barry Grimm. This moderately paced hike will be individually tailored to your group. Based on group size, experience level and weather conditions, we will choose from the many trails that explore the park's most scenic areas. Meet at Park Headquarters.
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It's that time of year again! Join BirchBark Foundation, the Coastal Watershed Council, and WoofPack831 for a community dog walk along the San Lorenzo River.
At 10:00 AM, we will meet at the Gateway Plaza fitness area. The walk will loop across the pedestrian street bridge, down the east side of the Riverwalk, through San Lorenzo Park and back up the west side to the Plaza.
The first 20 walkers will receive a BirchBark Foundation portable pet food dish. Don't forget to start your WoofTrax when you walk! BirchBark will receive donations as our group of walkers grows.
The Farm & Garden Market is a small, friendly, open air market made up of local farmers and gardeners who grow within about a five mile radius of Corralitos.
Seasonally we have the tastiest strawberries, blueberries, cherries, lemons, tomatoes, herbs, squash, potatoes, carrots, peas, beets, and avocados, as well as a variety of other fruits, vegetables, lettuces and salad greens.
We have bakers that offer wonderful treats, along with a table full of beautiful potted flowers.
You may find expertly handmade natural soaps, and homemade jams and preserves.
The market is open to all of our friends and neighbors who grow anything from a garden to a good back yard fruit tree.
For a booth we request a $5 donation to the CVREA, the non-profit who maintains the Corralitos Cultural Center.
Farm & Garden Market (including vendor inquiries)
Contact Wayne Miller: wayne@catalyst2001.com / (831) 724-1332
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DIY Crafts @ Live Oak (1:00 PM-4:30 PM)
Join the fun with DIY crafts every Sunday afternoon between 1pm and 4:30 pm! Come and create a self-directed craft.
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Redwood Tours
Saturdays at 11am and 2pm
Sundays at 1pm
How do redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? How important are banana slugs to the redwood ecosystems? Why are there so few old growth trees left? Answer these questions and more every Saturday on our Redwood Grove Walks. One of our knowledgeable docents will lead you through our magnificent old growth forest and answer any questions you may have. Meet at the Visitors Center in the day-use area of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park located off Highway 9 in Felton. Tour is free; vehicle day-use fee is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation, California State Parks volunteers, and California State Parks.
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Ranch History Tours
Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm
Monday, September 3 at 1pm
Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1859 Gothic Revival farmhouse, 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. Event is free; parking is $10. Please call the park to confirm at (831) 426-0505. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.
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30 Days of Doing is a chance for kids across the nation to do with purpose through hands-on learning. Through activities in agriculture, STEM, community service, healthy living and more, 30 Days of Doing will help kids gain the skills they need to be successful in life-and have fun along the way.
Plus, starting September 1 you could win a $10,000 scholarship for your kid - and your state 4-H program could receive $10,000 to inspire kids in the community!
Submit a photo that shows how your child inspires themselves or others to do with purpose for themselves, their family, their community, their country or the world. Check back September 1 for more details!
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