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A resource for families in Santa Cruz County | |
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Presidents, Policies and the Constitution
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Tonight there's a presidential debate, 6pm Pacific time. Watching it and listening thoughtfully will likely give us the most accurate understanding of who said what.
"After listening to an interview of Jeffery Rosen I searched for his book, The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America, to give to a high school graduate who is crazy about history. The book is about respected philosophers of the era who influenced our founding fathers in their work writing our unique constitution.
This search for the book took me on a detour to a museum in Philadelphia, the National Constitution Center. The website is informative, non-partisan, interactive and beautifully done. I learned a lot and could benefit from more visits. Try it. I hope you find it helpful in raising our next generations of citizens.
Have a joyous time getting ready for our upcoming Independence Day, Parmalee
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The National Constitution Center | |
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“The National Constitution Center brings the Constitution to life for visitors of all ages. A private, nonprofit organization, the Center serves as America’s leading platform for constitutional education and debate.
As the MUSEUM OF WE THE PEOPLE, the Center brings the Constitution to life for visitors of all ages through interactive programs and exhibits.
As AMERICA’S TOWN HALL, the Center brings the leading conservative and liberal thought leaders together to debate the Constitution on all media platforms.
As a HEADQUARTERS FOR CIVIC EDUCATION, the Center delivers the best educational programs and online resources that inspire citizens and engage all Americans in learning about the U.S. Constitution.”
Virtual Visit > > >
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The National Constitution Center
Where leading conservative and liberal thought leaders
come together to debate the Constitution on all media platforms.
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After High School - A variety of post high school options are becoming "socially acceptable." Parents and graduates explore all options.
Living in California gives us access to fresh vegetables and fruit year round, but summertime offers especially tasty bounty. I know I'm preaching to the choir as so many of you either buy organic or have your own gardens. Barry Brownstein, who always thinks for himself, offers a delightful essay, "To Defeat Tyrants, Eat Real Food." It's nice to have a deep thinker affirm our lifestyles.
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One of my favorite things about having kids was read-alouds! | |
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Suki Wessling comments!
"MindShift has a few things to say about reading out loud: https://www.kqed.org/.../5-reasons-to-keep-up-read-alouds...
I will add that for gifted kids, another great reason to read aloud after they are able to read on their own is that they may be reading things they will need help processing. Gifted kids can often read well above the average for their age, but that doesn't mean that they are emotionally or academically ready to understand and integrate what they read.
For example, I had a very young student in a class reading To Kill a Mockingbird. I could only hope that the child's parent sat down with the child to talk about their feelings about the sexual violence in that story. It wasn't my role, in a class meant for older kids (which the mother insisted the child was ready for), to offer support in that way. But I was concerned.
If you read aloud with your kids, you can discuss what you read and help them understand, whether it's understanding historical context or figuring out how to deal with complicated emotions."
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Get ready for summer fun with CineLux Summer Kid’s Series! June 26 & 27, Despicable Me, $5 includes Movie and Junior Popcorn & Soda, Check out the schedule. Wednesdays & Thursdays, through August 8, See the lineup, Watsonville ~ Scotts Valley
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Food to Help Build Your Memory Palace, Friday, June 28, 2-3pm, Come to our Aptos Branch for this presentation with Colleen Wysocki-Woods, MS, RDN, CLC – Owner of ZEST Nutrition, on “Food to Help Build Your Mind Palace” and learn more about ways to improve memorization. Details
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Join us for an epic Family Fun Day, Saturday, June 29, 10am – 3pm,
Leading us into July is Parks and Recreation month, park and recreation agencies from throughout Santa Cruz County have collaborated to provide you an epic FREE Family Fun Day for all ages. Join us for kickball, bounce houses, oversized board games, food trucks and more! Details
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Enter Contests at Santa Cruz County Fair, Entry deadlines: August 22, Don’t be shy! Make this the year you finally enter the Santa Cruz County Fair! The 2024 Exhibitor’s Entry Guide is available now!
There are so many exciting divisions… Livestock, AgHort, Amateur Wine, Fine Arts, LEGOs, Photography, Poultry, Floriculture, Collections, Home Arts and Innovation… just to name a few! Details
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Arboretum Free Day, Tuesday, July 2, The first Tuesday of the month is free to non-members. The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum is a conservation garden of rare, endangered and extraordinary plants from around the world. We are open daily, 9am to 5pm. Details
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Summer Reading Crafts at Scotts Valley, Tuesdays, 3-4:30pm, June 11 – July 30, Join us for Summer Reading Crafts at Scotts Valley starting on Tuesday, June 11. Bring the kids to work on craft projects that help them to explore the environment around us. Best for children 6+. Children under 6 yrs old will need an adult present to help them. Expect to get messy! Details
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4th of July 2024 Celebrations,Thursday, July 4, We celebrate America’s Independence Day and all the freedoms we are privileged to enjoy! Find the perfect 4th of July Celebration for your family in Santa Cruz County and nearby. Details
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Kids Cardboard City at MOD, Wednesday – Saturday, June 26 – 29, 10am – 5pm, Get ready to build, imagine, and play as we transform our tinker space into a bustling cityscape filled with cardboard boxes. From skyscrapers that touch the sky to tunnels and bridges that connect every corner, the possibilities are endless. Details
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Food Truck Friday – Skypark, June 28, 5-8pm, Join Food Truck A-Go-Go’s biggest community event the last Friday of each month at Skypark.
Nine food trucks! Get ready to relive your 90s glory with a killer set of cover songs by Fire Peach! Details
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Earth-Friendly Gardening: Designing your Garden, Saturday, June 29, 10am – 12pm, Join the UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties for this special earth-friendly, gardening, summer workshop! The first step is getting to know your garden site. How much sunlight do you get? How does that change throughout the year? What’s your microclimate? What type of soil do you have? What other plants grow in your area? You’ll leave with resources that will help you decide what plants to plant. Details
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Wheelin’ Bball 2024 at Franich Park, Saturday, June 29, 11:30am-1:30pm,
Join us for Wheelin’ Bball 2024 at Franich Park in Watsonville! Make sure to join us for the Kickoff event. It will be an exciting event full of wheelchair basketball. Although registration is not required, we would greatly appreciate the registration! Did we mention that Wheelin’ Bball is FREE!? Make sure to also sign up for the Wheelin’ Camp – Tuesdays/Thursdays-July 2, 9, 11, 16, 18 5:30-7pm, Details
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Begin July 4th with a Pancake Breakfast, Thursday, July 4th, 7am-12pm, Please join us for our annual BCFD 4th of July pancake breakfast. Our firefighters will be serving up pancakes (original, blueberry & chocolate chip), eggs, sausage, fruit, coffee, and juice. All proceeds go towards purchase of new rescue equipment and medical supplies. Details
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Parenting Workshops, These parent workshops offer outstanding skills, tips and support in our parenting path. We are fortunate to have these resources. Even if everything is going well, it's good to know what's available! June
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Mornings in the Plaza, Sundays through Saturdays, June 17 – August 9, 9am-11am, Mornings in the Plaza, play half-priced arcade games, devour irresistible breakfast specials, and show off your best dance moves with Splash at the Pirate Ship stage. Finish off your morning by cheering on the Guest of the Day as they officially open the rides for even more fun! Details
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Summer Reading Program at Watsonville Main and Freedom Library, June 3 – July 26, Adventure begins at your library this summer at the Watsonville Public Library Summer Reading Program. Track your reading to earn prizes and participate in a variety of fun events and programs for the entire family throughout the summer. The fun begins on Monday, June 3rd. Detail
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Calling All Youth Teen Volunteers! The YouthSERVE Summer Institute's 3nd week kicks off on July 1, Powered by the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, this free 4-week program helps youth ages 11+ gain new skills, make new friends, earn community service hours, all while learning to use their superpowers to transform our community through volunteering! Times and locations vary. Details
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