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A little bird told me that Beauty and the Beast, an All About Theatre production which opens this weekend, is a stunning hit and that we will fall in love with the characters and lose ourselves in the beautiful story. Each of the actors is exceptionally talented, take my word for it, and hurry to get tickets before they sell out.
I have followed one of the leads from the time he was three and already showing musical talent. Okay, I confess... his mom told me, "I had a sneak peek and it brought tears to my eyes! "The Beast's solo moved cast & crew to tears! The entire cast is extraordinarily talented, I am blown away!"
Truly, these teens are amazing and this musical is not to be missed.
"Based on the smash hit 1991 Disney animated feature and dating back to a late 18th-century classic French fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast tells the story of Belle, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who feels out of place in her provincial French village. When her father is imprisoned in a mysterious castle, Belle’s attempt to rescue him leads to her capture by the Beast, a grisly and fearsome monster, who was long ago trapped in his gruesome form by an enchantress. The only way for the Beast to become human once again is if he learns to love and be loved in return. There is a time limit, too: once a magical rose loses all of its petals, all hope will be lost and he will stay a Beast forever. The Beast’s enchanted household--populated by such beloved characters as Mrs. Potts, Lumiere, Cogsworth, and Chip--watch anxiously as Belle and the Beast grow to understand and befriend one another. Their feelings grow ever deeper as the clock ticks and petals continue to fall off the enchanted rose--will they confess their love for one another before it is too late?"
Performances will be held at the London Nelson Community Center.
301 Center Street, Santa Cruz CA 95060
Tickets available at:
May 12-20th (ignore typo on poster)
Julie Bogart of Brave Writer shares an excerpt from her book Raising Critical Thinkers about perspectives in fairy tales.
Think about how you might connect her essay with Beauty and the Beast!
Parmalee
P.S Our PDF of ALL area Summer Camps is coming in a few days!
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Hoping all moms will have a wonderful day being treated to special acts of kindness and thankfulness from loving children, spouses, relatives and friends. We appreciate your 365/24/7 parenting for you are raising our future citizens, an awesome responsibility! Family!! |
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Affordable Housing Month Events |
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Join us in Celebrating Affordable Housing Month!
“The home is the wellspring of personhood. It is where our identity takes root and blossoms, where as children, we imagine, play, and question, and as adolescents, we retreat and try. As we grow older, we hope to settle into a place to raise a family or pursue work. When we try to understand ourselves, we often begin by considering the kind of home in which we were raised.” Matthew Desmond
Access to safe, stable affordable homes, is one of the most important tools to create strong, thriving, equitable communities. That is why we are joining residents, community groups, and library branches from around the San Francisco Bay Area region to celebrate Affordable Housing Month this May.
During Affordable Housing Month, residents from all over the region come together to learn, engage, and add our voices to the conversation about how we strengthen our neighborhoods.
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Raising Critical Thinkers |
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Julie Bogart
© 2023 Brave Writer LLC™
"Human beings are determined to wrestle information into a worldview that tells the story they love to hear. Let’s help our kids identify the storytellers.
Have you ever thought about the viewpoint of a fairy tale?
Fairy tales are repeated to us from the time we are tiny people in a wide variety of formats. So much so, we accept the narrator’s version as the truest one!
For instance, when I think about the Three Little Pigs, I think I know the true story of what happened. I know the role each character plays, their motives, and who deserves support or scorn.
But do I?
In the first chapter of Raising Critical Thinkers, I wrote about Jon Sciezka’s book, “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs,” told from the perspective of the wolf. His book is thrilling to children—in part because it has never occurred to them (or us!) that there may even BE another viewpoint to consider in this tale.
- What happens when we listen to additional voices?
- How do we determine which ones are reliable?
- Why do we trust the pigs and distrust the wolf?
If we spool this idea further, we can ask the same question about historical events, literature, culture, and media. On what grounds do we automatically trust one version of events or facts and equally distrust another?
Human beings crave storytellers and we are adept at finding ones who tell the stories we love to hear. Part of a robust education is helping our children learn to “name those storytellers” and then to vet them against our own biases and expectations!
That’s one of the chief goals of my book and why I was so enthusiastic about writing it.
I love this stuff! I hope you do too, Julie
If you want to purchase Julie Bogart's book, there's a free book club guide that goes with it available at the book website: Raising Critical Thinkers.
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Always check for new posts!
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All About Theatre’s season finale of Beauty and the Beast Musical, Friday May 12, 7pm; Saturday May 13, 2pm & 7pm; Thursday May 18, 7pm; Friday May 19, 7pm; Saturday May 20, 2pm & 7pm, Performed by exceptionally talented local teens, with live professional orchestra. Details
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Of the Sea,Thursday, May 11, 5:30pm, Join us at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center for a screening of “OF THE SEA” followed by a short film and Q&A from the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust! While you’re here, treat yourself to a delicious (locally sourced) fish taco for purchase from Ocean2table! The film screenings are FREE and open to the public, along with complimentary snacks. Oh! And participate in our raffle for various snazzy prizes too! See you soon! Details
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Saturday on the Farm, Ag History Project, Saturday, May 13, 11am - 3pm, We have created some unique interactive educational activities to help you have fun learning about past agricultural practices. What we like to call our “usual” activities include:
Wooden cow milking, Kid-driven tractor, Tractor Simulator, Puppet Theater and more. Details
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Global Big Day, Saturday, May 13, It’s never too early to prepare for Global Big Day. Create an eBird Trip Report for 13 May 2023. The lists and media you submit on Global Big Day will be added to your report automatically. Use eBird Mobile Explore to find nearby species and new places to go birding, and get the free Merlin Bird ID app for help identifying birds during the event. |
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Drive Thru Gerbera-N-Go Festival at Kitayama Brothers Farms, Preorder here from April 17 - May 17 and pick up Saturday, May 20th. All proceeds benefit the Kids2Parks Program, an innovative park equity program that ensures all children in the community have equal access to state park field trips. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to spread joy by supporting a worthy cause with your Gerbera crate purchase! 5 plants for $15.
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Tannery Arts Center Spring Art Market, Saturday. May 13, 10am – 5pm, Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a free family-friendly event featuring local artisans, live music, food trucks, wine and beer, art activities, flowers and open studios on the Tannery campus. Discover everything from handmade ceramics, unique jewelry, paintings & prints to candles, self-care products & one of a kind clothing from over 40 Santa Cruz County artisans. Details
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A Quick Guide to IEP’s and the Special Education Process, Thursday, April 13, 10am and May 14, 7pm, Would you like to improve your skills and knowledge to become active partners in developing your child’s educational program? This online training will help you understand the special education process; it is an overview of the ins and outs of the IEP. The goal is to help you understand your rights, recognize the value of your parenting expertise, and improve your communication and problem-solving skills. Details
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IEP Training When Your Child Turns 3, Monday, May 15, 6pm
Do you have questions about what happens when your child turns 3 and they transition from Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) to an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)? Make sure to attend our presentation on this topic Monday, May 15 at 6pm via Zoom. Everyone is welcome! Details
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County of Santa Cruz Career Fair, Wednesday, May 14, 4 – 7pm
We welcome you to join us at this years’ County of Santa Cruz Career Fair in Watsonville! Come and learn more about County departments, meet County employees, and join in on our panel forum to hear more from employees about where they are in their career journey at the County! Details
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Dads Support Group, Wednesdays 7 – 8pm, Join us in this group of fathers where you will find a community to share the challenges and joys of being a father. The topics covered will be guided according to the needs and interests of the parents. The group will be relaxed, confidential, and facilitated by a dad who is a member of the community. Details
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Branciforte Library Grand Opening, Saturday, May 13, 10am,
Mark your calendar! Join us for a community celebration to commemorate the grand reopening of the Branciforte Branch Library on Saturday May 13th @ 10am. The newly renovated branch includes the Allison Endert Memorial children’s room, children’s outdoor patio, a dedicated teen space, a community room, and significant accessibility and electrical upgrades. Wait ’til you see the Teen room! 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! May
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ALL Family-friendly events!
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