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A resource for families in Santa Cruz County |
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85 Great Teens
and their Supportive Parents
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If you want your sweet, little ones to grow into busy, happy, thriving high school students, look to their talents and support their interests.
Are they musical, athletic, dramatic, always dancing? Do they make up fanciful stories, build with blocks or legos, move earth with tonka equipment, draw & paint, play doctor, fix things around the house, run, kick balls, ride horses, love animals, birds, the ocean, forests?
For example, if your toddler is fascinated with music, uses chopsticks to beat out a rhythm, sings on key with pop songs, makes a splash at his preschool recital, he/she may be headed for the Santa Cruz Marching Band, and you may be part of a fiercely partisan, parent support group.
Just look at the Santa Cruz High Marching Band family. They are one of six musical groups invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in March. They need to raise a bundle of money so ALL members can experience this opportunity.
Let's help them. Here's their GoFundMe link. Attend their March 11 Concert at Cabrillo College and make an in-person donation (details farther down). And of course donations can be made through the SCHS band's website, tax deductable ID# 030514829.
The band is comprised of 85 students in grades 9-12 and has an over a 100-year-long tradition of representing Santa Cruz.
Be your teens best fans and supporters! Parmalee
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If you see a penguin, please pick it up! |
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A Message from Amy Red Feather, Native Animal Rescue
It’s that time of year when I kindly remind everyone that if you see a penguin, please pick it up! Or call us and we will pick it up.
These are not penguins, as many of you know, they are common murres, and once they land on the beach, they are unable to get off the beach.
Baby murres are super cute and an easy rescue, but the adults can be nippy so a towel or sweater can go over the whole bird, including the beak.
Our phone number here at Native Animal Rescue of Santa Cruz County is 831-462-0726 and my cell is 831-332-2368. Our address is 1855 17th avenue in Live Oak, and we are here every single day should you need us.
If you have an off-leash dog, please make sure they stay back from wildlife. These birds (and many others) cannot fly away. They are sitting ducks, and it’s up to you to make sure your dog doesn’t injure it beyond repair.
Please help us to help wildlife. If you see someone who may be unaware that the bird is incapable of flying away, you can gently remind them that it is a federally protected animal and this marine sanctuary is their home.
Our phone number here at Native Animal Rescue of Santa Cruz County is 831-462-0726 and my cell is 831-332-2368. Our address is 1855 17th avenue in Live Oak. We are here every single day should you need us. Please don’t hesitate to call with any questions or concerns, anytime!
Thanks, as always, for listening, and happy almost springtime, Amy Red Feather
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Free Bus Rides for K - 12 |
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Free bus rides for all K-12 students is active with the Santa Cruz METRO's new “Youth Cruz Free” program!
K-8 students: just tell the bus driver your school, and your ride is free! (Younger students should still ride with a parent or guardian.)
High School: just show your student ID! (If you have lost your ID, you can get a replacement from your school’s front office.)
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"28,000! Roughly this many apps contain code that sends data to TikTok. That means President Biden’s order to remove TikTok from government devices is just the beginning."
"According to the Homeland Security Committee, FBI Director Christopher Wray said that TikTok could give the Chinese government “the possibility to control data collection on millions of users, which could be used for influence operations, which gives it the opportunity to potentially technically compromise personal devices.”
Above quotes are from Kim Komando (source: here).
While many of us enjoy the clever, cute and funny 30 second cute videos on the Tiktoc app, are the dangerous downsides of Tiktoc on our personal phones worth risking? Let's have this discussion with our preteens and teens. We need to involve them in facts, research and safe social media decisions and practices.
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During emergencies, remember to:
• Fuel up your vehicle and generator. Resupply fuel backups if needed.
• Check on your neighbors.
• Stay tuned to trusted news sources (KSBW, KION, KAZU, KSQD, Sentinel, Good Times, Lookout, etc) or local agency social media channels.
• Make sure you have enough food and supplies for extended outages, including dry and canned goods.
• Plan for home heating without power.
• Charge your devices including cell phone, tablet, laptop and recharge any backup chargers.
• Avoid flooded roads, and never try to drive across a flooded road
• Do not attempt to drive over or otherwise disturb PG&E wires.
• Saturated soils mean slopes may fail. Be aware of your property and your environment.
• Secure outdoor items that may blow away in high winds including patio furniture
• Use sandbags to mitigate flooding on your property.
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Before going to an event, check to make certain the storms have not caused a postponement!
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You're looking for a school that's just right for your child. Schools are looking for a good fit too. Visiting an open house is a good way to learn more about your choices. This goes for public, private, public-charter, homeschool-public, homeschool-private and parochial. Details
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Alfred Hitchcock Festival in Scotts Valley, March 10-11, This world-famous director lived in Scotts Valley from 1940-1970. Many of his creations were filmed on the Northern California Coast, including Vertigo, based in San Francisco and San Juan Bautista; The Birds, inspired by an actual event in Capitola; as well as Psycho, filmed in Bodega Bay. Come dressed as Hitchcock or in a Hitchcock-themed costume if you’d like a chance at winning some prizes! Details
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Bone up on Alfred Hitchcock movies: here and here.
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Santa Cruz Track Club Youth Program Come RUN, JUMP & THROW with us! Harbor High! Details
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The Art of Nature, March 11 – May 14, Tuesday – Friday| 11am – 4pm; Saturday – Sunday | 10am – 5pm, The Museum has been exhibiting science illustration since 1989 and this beloved annual show is guaranteed to appeal to lovers of both science and art. Details
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Kennolyn Day Camp Open House, Sunday, March 12, 1 – 4pm, Come for a tour of our secluded summer day camp with 450 acres of private redwoods to explore. Meet the Director and learn about programs tailored for each age level from 5-16. Details
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Triple P Workshop: Helping Children With ADHD Thrive at Home and School, Friday, March 10, 5:30 – 7pm, Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: How ADHD affects children’s health, behaviors, and emotions at home and school; Tips for working with teachers and school staff to support your child’s learning needs; Strategies to help children with ADHD develop self-control and social-emotional skills, Details
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What to Do Instead: Guiding Kids and Teens with Empathy and Trust, Saturday, March 11, 10 – 11:30am, As parents, we want to raise the kind of people that can not only be functioning members of society, but can tackle the big problems the current generation is failing to solve. Join certified parenting educator, Tina McRorie, for this 90 minute online workshop and learn positive, effective ways to guide your children. Details
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Teddy Bear Clinic, Saturdays 11:30am – 4:30pm, March 11 & April 29, Join the MOD for our oh-so-popular Teddy Bear Clinic created to help children cope with getting vaccinations. Details
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Enchanted Evening, Saturday, March 11, 6 – 9pm, Children (ages 4 – 13) and their caregiver(s) are cordially invited to an Enchanted Evening. Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy live DJ tunes, take keepsake pictures in the photo booth, and celebrate the special bond you share. Dinner and refreshments are also included. Registration is now open. Details
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GroovaRoo Dance, Saturday, March 11, 1:30 – 2:30pm, Come dance with us! GroovaRoo Dance is fun for mamas, dadas, babies, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles and family friends, too! You’ll find us at RC Fam, 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! March
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Animation Workshop,Sunday, March 19, 1 – 4pm, Create and bring your stories to life! Work as part of a team and make friends who share your interests as you explore digital animation software. This FREE 1 day workshop will walk you through story ideas, storyboarding, animation software, and creating your final video. All equipment and training included. Details
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ALL Family-friendly events!
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