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Happy Dad's Day
to ALL the Dad-Men in Our Lives
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"As we approach Father’s Day, I hope all father figures feel valued, loved, appreciated, and celebrated every day of the year." Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo, Read Yesenia's tips
Is your teen "acting like a teen"? Volunteering this summer is a great way to help them "get out of themselves" and experience the good feeling that comes from helping others. YouthSERVE is dedicated to connecting youth, ages 11-17, with rewarding volunteer projects across Santa Cruz County. "We connect local youth who have a passion to help those in need with meaningful opportunities to do so."
Have fun creating a special weekend for Dads, Parmalee
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"If These Walls Could Talk"
Castro Adobe Open House at Rancho San Andres
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"Join us at Castro Adobe’s Open House, Rancho San Andres, on Saturday, June 15, 10:30am-3pm to celebrate State Parks Week.
The two-story Castro Adobe, constructed in 1849-50 and damaged in the 1989 earthquake, was restored through a special collaboration between California State Parks, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and hundreds of community members. Following restoration of the building in 2022, fabrication and installation of the exhibits is now complete.
The goal of the Castro Adobe State Historic Park exhibits is to imagine “If These Walls Could Talk” and what would they say to a visitor who comes to learn about the historic adobe and life in a Mexican rancho. The exhibits tell the varied history of the site and the walls tell you the story with painted text and projected multimedia displays, including a video of traditional Fandango dancing, featuring musicians and dancers in historically accurate costumes.
Holy cow! As summer approaches it’s time for the matanza! The annual slaughter of cattle took place in the summer and was extremely important in Alta California. Californios like Juan Jose Castro made their wealth in the cow hide and tallow trade, which produced goods like soap, candles, and everything leather. Learn about the importance of the vacas in Alta California and how cows allowed the Castros to build their dream home we call the Castro Adobe.
Niños, learn how to make a candle! Listen to live music and enjoy our recently installed interpretive displays.
Stroll through the Thomas Church designed garden while listening to live music by the Poet Laureate of Watsonville, Bob Gomez accompanied by his talented wife Denise. Enjoy our many new interpretive displays showcasing the Castro family, vaquero culture, fandango dancing and bear and bull fights that were used to celebrate festive events.
Please leave pets at home as Castro Adobe is a pup-free zone.
Register (required) here: https://SantaCruzStateParks.as.me/astroAdobeOpenHouse
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Holy cow! As summer approaches it’s time for the matanza! The annual slaughter of cattle took place in the summer and was extremely important in Alta California. Californios like Juan Jose Castro made their wealth in the cow hide and tallow trade, which produced goods like soap, candles, and everything leather. Learn about the importance of the vacas in Alta California and how cows allowed the Castros to build their dream home we call the Castro Adobe.
Niños, learn how to make a candle! Listen to live music and enjoy our recently installed interpretive displays.
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Stroll through the Thomas Church designed garden while listening to live music by the Poet Laureate of Watsonville, Bob Gomez accompanied by his talented wife Denise. Enjoy our many new interpretive displays showcasing the Castro family, vaquero culture, fandango dancing and bear and bull fights that were used to celebrate festive events.
Please leave pets at home as Castro Adobe is a pup-free zone.
Register (required) here: https://SantaCruzStateParks.as.me/astroAdobeOpenHouse
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Kindness 101
"Our end of the year Kindness 101 project involved painting rocks and adding messages such as “be kind”, “kindness rocks”, and Meryl’s famous line “Stay kind.” Students placed one rock on the school playground for other students to find, and then took five rocks home to spread kindness around their neighborhood. Thank you Steve Hartman for the inspiring videos and stories you share. Until next school year, stay kind."
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Volunteering is Rewarding!
You never know where your volunteer adventure can lead – but you can be sure it will provide you with a sense of accomplishment, satisfaction, and joy. Pop over to Lookout to explore the top 10 volunteer opportunities in Santa Cruz County this month. Together, let’s do good and make our community even brighter!
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Brainy Stuff for Smart Parents and Teachers
"Can Scientific Thinking Save the World? A physicist, a philosopher and a psychologist are working together to bring better, smarter decision-making to the masses." Read if you dare > > >
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Ask Yesenia: Celebrate Dads | |
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"Your Presence Matters. As we approach Father’s Day, I hope all father figures feel valued, loved, appreciated, and celebrated every day of the year." Yesenia Gomez-Carrillo, Read Yesenia's tips
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Get ready to celebrate Great Outdoors Month with us! We're super excited to unveil our new exhibit, "Cotoni-Coast Dairies: Monumental Steps" Join us for a refreshing drink, share your amazing nature stories, and connect with local groups promoting outdoor access. SCMNH Details
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Midtown Summer Block Party, Fridays, 5-8:30pm, We’re kicking it off with a bang every Friday. Food by Watsonville Munchies, Cracked Cookies, J & M Baking Bagels, and Scott Dawg-z Hot Dogs and more! Live bands every week. June 14: Funkranomicon, Opener: Trianna (GTRI) Details
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Free Movies on the Boardwalk Beach, Friday 9pm, June 14 Lost Boys
There’s nothing like watching your favorite movies right on the beach with the the smell of kettle corn, corn dogs and saltwater taffy filling the air! Bring the family and your blanket or low-back chair and join us!
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Grey Bears Repair Cafe, Saturday, June 15, 10am-1pm, Grey Bears is hosting our next Repair Cafe in our warehouse from 10am - 1pm. Details
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Art in the Park: Big Basin, Saturday, June 15, 10am-2pm, Join us for an art extravaganza at Big Basin Park on Saturday, June 15 from 10 am to 2 pm! Big Basin will feature temporary art exhibits inspired by Big Basin’s recovery and created by the Art About program artists; hands-on art activities for you and your family; and local food trucks (cash only) to snack at while you enjoy the art. Art is for everyone so come out and get creative with us! Details
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Library Summer Reading --Read, Renew, Repeat --All Summer
Read for the sheer joy of it!
Go to the library. Find your favorite stories. Ask a librarian for help. Sign up for the summer reading program. Read every day. Details
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Juneteenth Celebration and Parade, Laurel Park, Saturday, June 15, 12-5pm, Join us to celebrate Santa Cruz Juneteenth for a vibrant celebration of African American heritage. Enjoy live music, basketball clinics, soul food, a parade – all honoring the spirit of Freedom. This is a FREE event for all. We look forward to seeing you there!
Dress up, get your parasol and put on your dancing shoes to march in the Second Line sidewalk Parade with our Honorary Grand Marshal Curtis Reliford! Starting at noon in front of the Black Lives Matter mural with a live brass band. See you there!
SC Juneteenth celebrates Black Liberation and Freedom through embracing our shared Black culture. Join us for a day of Arts from the Diaspora, delicious soul food, craft booths, kids activities, a 2nd line parade and a basketball skills contest. Details
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Liberation Paddleout, Saturday, June 22, 12-4pm, Black Surf Santa Cruz is hosting our fourth annual Liberation Paddle Out event in celebration of Juneteenth at Cowell Beach. Come join us! Details
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DJ Skills Workshop with DJ Yuka Yu, Saturday, June 15 and September 21, 2 – 3:30pm, Ever wanted to learn how to DJ? We’ve got you covered! Join our Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) as we host a DJ Skills Workshop with DJ Yuka Yu! Whether you already DJ or are a complete beginner, this course is a great place to get started. Learn how to download and organize your music collection, use Rekordbox to prepare your playlists, and mix harmonically. 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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Teen Public Safety Academy, M-F, July 22 – 26, 8am-4pm, Learn the process that a Police Cadet or Fire Cadet go through when entering a training Academy. Academy Recruits will engage in a daily physical fitness program, learn basic self defense tactics, and be introduced to arrest and control techniques. They will also learn Basic Investigative Techniques, including Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Processing. Recruits will also receive instruction on fire department operations and learn basic firefighting principals and emergency medical treatment, such as first aid. 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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Moonlight Madness, Friday, June 14, 6 – 10pm, Join us for a Moonlight Madness evening filled with galactic games, cosmic crafts, astronomical activities, a guest speaker presentation, and telescope viewing with Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. This event is held in front of the Redwood Visitor Center at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Details
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