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Do we love our three day weekends? Need I ask! Labor Day is a celebration of the value of work. As adults, the work we do contributes to our self-worth and our family. As part of a strong family we contribute to our community and ultimately our nation.
Accomplishing tasks and valuable work feels good. All we need to do to believe in the worth of work is watch our little ones imitate us as we go about our chores.
Good job everyone! Happy Labor Day!
Have a great weekend, Parmalee
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Don't get cut off from all the events!
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The Santa Cruz County Fair
A View of US!
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The 2023 Santa Cruz County Fair is almost upon us, September 13 - 17. Going to the fair gives us a view of US: our hobbies, food, animals, artists, inventors, collectors, comedians, entertainers and neighbors from all over the county.
The fair means carnival rides, sweet and savory treats, live music, livestock, magic shows, Twinkle Time, pig races, beautiful quilts, floral displays, vegetable art, horse shows, cattle spotting, exotic chickens, sweet sheep, kids hobbies and collections, model railroads, traditional rides, goats that make us laugh, a baby derby.
Circus Alegria will thrill audiences with their wild show. It combines traditional acts with larger-than-life creatures. Witness the battle of all time when King Kong takes on dinosaurs! Enjoy Los Moralitos Acrobatic Circus.
This year’s featured Monster Trucks include Playing for Keeps, Enforcer, Wicked Strong and Hillbilly. There’s also The Extinguisher Monster Ride Truck and Quad Wars featuring The Immortal ATV Riders.
Listen to your favorite bands live, The Sun Kings Beatles Tribute Band and Los Bondadosos.
Let's have a good time. We earned it!
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New Halloween Costumes Needed |
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"CASA is kindly seeking donations of costumes, face paints, and costume accessories for our kiddos! They must be new and in original packaging- we can't accept used, even slightly used, items. Every year it is our joy to provide costumes for our kids who would otherwise go without. Please contact Ana Menera at the CASA House. Thank you!"
"Recently 15 new volunteer Advocates were sworn in. These wonderful community members recently completed their 35 hours of training and are ready to be matched with a child or youth."
We parents are pretty busy supporting our own children. Our hearts go out to those families and children who need extra help. Some of us can become an advocate. Others cannot stretch that far. However there are several ways we can support CASA and the families who need our support. Learn about CASA. Learn how we can be supportive.
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Don't get cut off!
You might miss an event you've been waiting for!
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Because of its safety features/parent controls, Kim Komando recommends the Bark Phone for kids. Check it out! |
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Watsonville Airport Open House, Saturday, September 2, 5:30pm, A first-of-its-kind drone light show will be in this year’s Fire in the Sky and Airport Open House event. Gates will open at 5:30 PM. Parking and admission are free, so make sure to bring all your friends, family, and neighbors. This event will also include first responder aviation assets, a skydive exhibition, food vendors, live music, and a kids’ zone. Details
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You Pick Roses, Friday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm, We are growing over 500 roses, deeply fragrant, lush and in every color, and we want to share them with you! Get out of the house and enjoy cutting a bucket of roses for your own pleasure or to share with family and friends. Details
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Arboretum Free Day, Tuesday, September 5, 9am - 5pm, Welcome to the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum, a conservation garden of rare, endangered and extraordinary plants from around the world plus bunnies, quail and local birds. Details
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Fiddle Extravaganza, Saturday, September 1, 7:30pm, Featuring Alasdair Fraser and Guest Soloists, with the Valley of the Moon Orchestra, One night only! Beautiful, inspiring music in the great outdoors – there’s no better combination. Bring a picnic and prepare to be richly entertained! Details
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Getting Teens Connected, Thursday, August 31, 6pm, Details
Taming Power Struggles & Tantrums, Thursday, August 31, 6 – 7:30, Details
Stepping Stones: Handling Disruptive Behaviors (For families with children with special needs), Saturday, September 2, 10 – 11:30am , Details
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Teen Crafternoon Downtown Library, Wednesdays 4 – 6pm beginning September 6, Teens, come do crafts with your peers while using your creativity. Every month we will offer a different craft or project. Snacks will be provided. Ages 13-18. Details
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Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Friday, September 1, 11am – 4pm Hey! Free day! Pop-on by for a dose of nature connectedness. Access to the Museum is for everyone, which is why we offer free admission every month on the first Friday. Join us. Details
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Community Crafters Boulder Creek Library, Saturdays 10am – 12pm,
Come join amazing teachers from the community to learn a new craft or art process, and have a space dedicated to work on projects with others every week. We plan to learn a new craft or art process once a month with the weeks in between being open “studio” time. Come be part of this new community at the Boulder Creek library! Materials will be provided for craft being taught, or bring what you want to work on! Details
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Join us for FREE Recreation Swim, Simpkins, Monday, September 4, 12:30-4pm. First come, first served , Details
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Midtown Summer Block Party, Fridays through September 29 – 5:00 to 8:30ish, Come Celebrate all the vibrancy of Midtown at our Summer Block Party, happening every Friday! Food – Artists – Live Music – Vendors. September 1st: The Joint Chiefs, 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! September
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