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Do Something Creative... It's good for the soul. | |
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"It’s dark out. The wind blows through the branches, bringing a chill that isn’t necessarily due to the temperature. Suddenly you find yourself hyper aware of every sound around you, and you start as you realize you see a pair of eyes glowing at you…until you realize it’s a jack-o-lantern. Happy Halloween, indeed." Read about Stingy Jack and the origin of jack o'lanterns > > >
New Halloween Events are on the Halloween pdf. Be sure to download it so you don't miss the perfect event for your family!
Date Nights - We're seeking unique date nights for parents. Got some good ideas? info@santacruzparent.com.
Have you noticed what's happening at The Art Factory? Now that they are in a new, large studio in Aptos, they've expanded their offerings of classes for the littles, kids, pre-teens, tweens, teens and adults. We get to choose a series, a special class, all ages drop-ins or a date night class for adults!
We include a beautiful story, mixed with success, a serious setback, sadness and hope about a man with a vision and plan to bring people together. I found his story both inspiring, sad and amazing. Inspiring because the hero is a peacemaker with the power and knowledge to make a difference. Sad because hateful persons interrupted his vision. Amazed because he still believes in his mission to bring people together.
Let's visit artists, take a class, activate that recipe we've been wanting to try, carve a jack o'lantern, create a costume, walk with friends, revive a grateful list, be creative and share.
Have a thoughtful, creative and peaceful fall weekend, Parmalee
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A Story of Beauty, Sadness, Hope | |
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"Eyal Waldman, Israeli high-tech tycoon, founder and CEO of Mellanox Technologies, stunned the tech industry and the whole Arab world by creating R&D centers five years ago, first in the West Bank and then two years ago in the Gaza sector, hiring hundreds of Palestinian developers.
He said then: "Today we have 25 employees in Gaza. There are talented and smart people out there, economically it pays off. We have good staff, within one hour zone, with high motivation, availability and opportunities. And I think it's very important for the two nations to come together. People used to be afraid of each other and didn't talk. But the positive thing is created when people begin to work together and see how tensions decrease and cooperation work. This is good for all sides."
And on October 7, 2023, Hamas killed his daughter Danielle. It happened near Kibbutz Reim, less than a mile from where her father opened the most innovative factory in Gaza." Source: Irina Goldanskaya
Hat tip to Debra for this story. Thank you!
"Mellanox outsourced some of its engineering to the West Bank. Rather than setting up offshore engineering centers in the Far East or Eastern Europe, Mellanox hired Palestinian engineers from Ramallah through a Palestinian outsourcing firm.[50] In 2018, Waldman told a Tel Aviv conference hosted by Globes magazine that over 100 Palestinians are working on Mellanox projects." Wikipedia
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Pumpkin Carving Tips from The Art Factory | |
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by Yvette Contois, Founder and Teacher at The Art Factory
It’s that time of year again, and for many, creativity comes to life in a cozy and sometimes spooky way. That usually includes crunching leaves underfoot, apple cider, chilly mornings and a doorstep adorned with pumpkins.
Since my own childhood, carving pumpkins has been an activity I’ve always looked forward to. The magic of growing or choosing a pumpkin and creating a special, short-lived seasonal character is unlike any other holiday craft. Whether your jack-o-lantern stands alone on a doorstep or takes a seat in a family of carved characters, you’ll quickly delight in your new fall friend!
Whether you grow your own pumpkins or plan a trip to your favorite pumpkin patch, choosing the perfect pumpkin is part of the fun! Here is the list of tips I use each year. Tips > > >
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For Parent and Teacher Educators | |
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Together we can 5k & 1k! Sunday, October 22, 9am, Join us for a walk that supports survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, & human trafficking. Together we can work towards ending violence and abuse in Santa Cruz County. This family friendly event will include music, snacks & activities for kids! Details
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Friday Art Night for Adults, Friday 6 – 8pm, The Art Factory, Join us for making Needle Felted Pumpkins! Come learn this relaxing, old world craft in our new studio space. Needle felted pumpkins and gourds are the softest, wooliest Fall inspiration. Details
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Boo at the Zoo, Sat & Sun, October 21 & 22 and 28-29, 10am – 5pm, Two Weekends of Animal-Themed Halloween Fun Presented, wearing your creative and imaginative animal or super-hero Halloween costumes and more. Highlights of this popular family event include the daily costume parade and contest and watching as zoo animals “chomp and stomp” their Halloween and pumpkin treats throughout each day. Details
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Floating Pumpkin Patch, Saturday, October 21, 12 – 4pm, Join us in the Simpkins Family Swim Center pool for our 7th Annual Floating Pumpkin Patch, Saturday, October 21, 12 – 4pm. Details
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Thrills and Chills with Local Mystery Writers, Saturday, October 21, 2-5pm, Join us for an afternoon of thrills and chills with local mystery authors ready to divulge their mysterious workings. Enjoy themed treats, a glass of wine, and a sense of the macabre. Costumes are welcome! Can't make it? Join online via Zoom. Details
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Open Studios Art Tour 2023, Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 21-22 11am - 5pm, All County - featuring 277 artists across the county. Painting by Sally Fuess. Details
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Halloween Festival and Mask Making Event, Saturday, October 21, 12 – 4pm, Join us for our annual Halloween Festival, including mask-making, creepy carnival games, and Thriller dance performance in Laurel Park at 3:00 pm. Plus a special, Halloween-inspired theater performances in the Auditorium. Details
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Wizarding Adventure, October 25 – 27 & 30, 10am – 5pm, Explore the science of potion making, Quidditch games, wizard crafts and more at the Children’s Museum of Discovery!October 30 only! Explore the Forbidden Forest haunted house. It’s cleared of monsters for the day and safe for little wizards.
Costumes encouraged! Details
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Free Thriller Dance Classes, Every Saturday Sept 23 – Oct 14, 10am – 12pm, CALLING ALL ZOMBIES! Mark your calendars now! FREE Thriller dance classes. No experience necessary. All are welcome to join in the fun. Details
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Santa Cruz Band Review, Saturday, October 21, 8:30am,
Join us for an exciting musical parade as 55 Northern California high school and junior high school marching bands compete next to the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in the ONLY band review with warm sand, cool surf, and hot rides! Details
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Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party, Sat & Sun, 9am – 5pm, October 21-22, 28-29, Join us for a family event that offers aspiring engineers the unique opportunity to take a ride with Percy as well as Thomas the Tank Engine™ at Roaring Camp. Details
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Active Family Time, Sundays, through November 12, We are so excited to be hosting our Active Family Time of this academic year! Families from LOSD, SUESD, SCCS, and SLVUSD are invited to participate. Soccer clinics for grades 6-8 and Zumba for parents. Details
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Familypower: Starting Strong, Sunday, October 22, 11am – 12pm, Through puppets and fun, interactive stories, learn how to introduce People Safety Skills and to continue to practice them in your daily life. Details
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Triple-P Parent Workshops
Stepping Stones Workshop: Tips for Mealtimes, for families with children with special needs, Monday, October 23, 5:30 – 7pm
Triple P Workshop: Preparing Children to Have Visitors, Tuesday, October 26, 6 – 7:30pm
Taller Triple P: Tratando con emociones fuertes: Estrés y ansiedad, Tuesday, October 24, 6 – 7pm
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Art Workshop for Teens with Lea de Wit, Saturday, October 21, 1-4pm, Calling all young artists and creative minds! Come to an exclusive Teen Public Art Workshop with renowned artist Lea de Wit. This unique opportunity invites teens to participate in the creation of a captivating public art installation that will become an integral part of our Felton Branch Library Teen Room. Details
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Santa Cruz Museum Month | Pick up your Free Museum Month Pass, October, Visit your local museums for a free or reduced-price during the whole month of October! The Santa Cruz Museum Partnership is hosting Santa Cruz Museum Month throughout October 2023. This year, anyone can use a special free Museum Month Pass to explore 10 local museums. Details
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Pizza and Pumpkin Carving, Friday, October 27, 6pm, The Art Factory, We hope your kiddos come to carve pumpkins with us at the 15th Annual kids Night Out; Pizza and Pumpkin Carving event in the new studio!
Ages 8 – 14, 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. October
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Save the Date!!
If you love the Wimpy Kid series, get your tickets now!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 18: No Brainer, Friday, October 27, 6 - 7pm, Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes #1 New York Times bestselling author Jeff Kinney to the Civic Auditorium for a celebration of the latest installment in his Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, No Brainer! This highly entertaining event will include games, interactive photo ops, and more. Tickets include entry to the event for two people, a pre-signed copy of No Brainer, and access to activities. Details
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