There is still time to go to a Nutcracker performance and how could you resist going to see these littlest performers!?

Today at 10am, watch some of our county's most talented young singers perform in a Sony premiere production. Scroll down to learn more about A Serendipitous Musical Happening!

By now those of you who visit the interactive Toy Train show at the MAH every year have come to know Eric (second from right) and his fellow train enthusiasts at their Fern Creek Garden Railroad Yard.

If you're new to visiting, allow enough time for a long visit and return for repeat visits, because once hooked, you will not be able to resist the lure of this wonderful Santa Cruz tradition. Some of these young men in the photo first showed up when they were young boys, and one of them is in an active "train career" with the big ones!

This goes to show that sallying forth and introducing children to some of the wonderful events available all over the county may lead to a satisfying career.

Be adventurous! Take babies and toddlers to museums, art shows, musical performances. You can always leave when their attention spans wane or be surprised at little faces fascinated with a new adventure.

Have a wonderful December weekend, Parmalee

Some very talented, teenage singers from our county will appear today, December 15, in a promo release for the “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” movie on the Sony Youtube channel. The experience of going to Hollywood is a big deal for these “seasoned” voice students of Bobbie Hosfeldt-Ward, owner of Performance Vocal.

Today marks the start of our 123rd Christmas Bird Count! Read about one of the longest-running community science projects in the world—and join a local count. Participating is a fun and meaningful way to spend a winter for anyone and everyone. https://bit.ly/3XWs7T8