Santa Cruz Parent

12/07/2024

Exciting News for Watsonville!

On Tuesday, December 10, during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting, we officially swear in our new Mayor, Maria Orozco and Mayor Pro Tempore, Kristal Salcido!

This important ceremony will mark the beginning of their leadership journey as they guide our city into the coming year.

When: Tuesday, December 10
Where: City Council Chambers, 275 Main Street
Ceremony starts at 5:30 pm

Together, we look forward to a future of collaboration and progress for our community.

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¡Noticias emocionantes para Watsonville!

El martes 10 de diciembre, durante la reunión programada del Concilio Municipal, se llevará a cabo la ceremonia oficial de juramentación de nuestra nueva Alcaldesa, María Orozco, y de la Alcaldesa Provisional, Kristal Salcido.

Esta importante ceremonia marcará el inicio de su liderazgo mientras guían a nuestra ciudad en el próximo año.

Cuándo: Martes 10 de diciembre
Dónde: Sala del Concilio Municipal, 275 Main Street
Ceremonia comienza a las 5:30 pm

Juntos, esperamos un futuro de colaboración y progreso para nuestra comunidad.

12/03/2024

HUNGRY THIS WEEK?

If you're hungry, thirsty, or feel like supporting young musicians this week, head down to Pono Hawaiian Grill!!

Make sure to mention Be Natural Music at the register -- 15% of their sales will benefit our scholarship fund, which supports about 1/3 of our Real Rock Band students.

Get in the giving spirit by eating delicious Hawaiian food!

12/03/2024

Join us this Wednesday at London Nelson Community Center and provide input on a proposal to replace the bike ramps at Depot Park with four pickle ball courts! 📣
All opinions and feedback are welcome! 💚

12/02/2024

12/02/2024

Meet the doulas - learn about free Medi-Cal doulas, too.

12/02/2024

12/02/2024

La primera visita de su hijo al dentista debe ocurrir después de que le salga su primer diente, pero a no más tardar de su primer cumpleaños. El dentista examinará la salud de sus dientes y encías. Le hablarán sobre el cuidado de la salud bucal de su bebé y responderán las preguntas que pueda tener.

Visite SonrieCalifornia.org/Bebes para obtener más información sobre los servicios cubiertos para su pequeño.

12/02/2024

12/02/2024

I can’t be the only one waking up at 4 a.m. feeling anxious about the upcoming winter break and all that comes along with it — disrupted routines, tricky family dynamics, travel, and endless expectations — all made more intense and complicated when parenting a neurodivergent child.

If this is you, why don’t we tackle the overwhelm together?

I'm putting together a live, interactive workshop for this Thursday, December 5, designed to help parents like us plan for an intentional and SMOOTH winter break and holiday season.

Together, we'll create a practical blueprint for:

* Handling chaotic or unpredictable energy shifts
* Identifying priorities & managing expectations
* Embracing those “ditch-the-plan” moments
* Rethinking screen time over break
* Lightening your mental load
* Making the most of flexible schedules
* Keeping everyone on the same page
* Implementing regular check-ins

Registration includes live event, replay, PDF to design your plan in real time, extra resources, lots of time for Q&A!

Link in the first comment below. Hope to see you there!

12/01/2024

Watsonville’s Winter + Spring Fun Guide is packed with tons of activities for everyone, including indoor youth sports, theater and acting classes, cheer and hip-hop dance, and the return of adult volleyball and basketball leagues. Seniors can enjoy new Senior Center clubs like Lotería, karaoke, and a Valentine's dance. Plus, free fun events are coming soon!

There are three ways to register:
💻 Online: watsonvillerec.com
☎️ By Phone: 831-768- 3240
🏃🏼 In person at our Customer Service Office, 231 Union Street

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La Guía de Diversión de Invierno + Primavera de Watsonville está llena de actividades para todos, incluyendo deportes juveniles, clases de teatro y actuación, clases de porristas y baile hip-hop, y el regreso de las ligas de voleibol y baloncesto para adultos. Los adultos mayores pueden disfrutar de nuevos clubes en el Centro para Personas Mayores, como Lotería, karaoke y un baile de San Valentín. ¡Además, pronto habrá eventos gratuitos llenos de diversión!

Hay tres maneras para inscribirse:
💻 En línea: watsonvillerec.com
☎️ Por teléfono: 831-768-3240
🏃🏼 En persona en nuestra oficina de Servicio al Cliente, 231 Union Street

11/30/2024

11/30/2024

Local Santa Cruz children's book author and Museum volunteer Nancy Lenz will be headlining our Dino December First Friday on 12/6!

Bring the whole family to enjoy hearing Nancy read her newest book, 'The Rapping Rocking Dinosaur Band', and discover how you can become a dinosaur detective! 🎶

Learn more: https://loom.ly/BLtV_VE

11/30/2024

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11/30/2024

🎄 Mark Your Calendars! 🎅🏽
Santa is coming to Aptos! 🗓️

Get into the holiday spirit and join us for a festive day of fun, shopping, and community. 🎁✨

🛍️ Shop from over 20 local vendors offering unique gifts and treasures. Support small businesses and find something special for everyone on your list!

📍 Location: 151 Aptos Village Square between New Leaf & Penny Creamery
📅 Date: 12/7
⏰ Time: 1-4pm

Don’t miss this magical event! See you there! 🎅🎄✨