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It’s finally Fair time!
The 2023 Fair has so much to offer over five days! Carnival rides, sweet and savory treats, magic shows, live concerts, kids’ shows, collections, exotic birds and animals, livestock, a circus, home arts, agriculture, floriculture, fine arts, poetry, innovation, LEGOs, Cartoon Poodles and much, much more!
The Monster Truck and Motocross show is Wednesday and Thursday only! Presale tickets are available. (It’s a ticket in addition to admission).
For ticket information and a full schedule of events, visit www.santacruzcountyfair.com.
We’ll see you at the Fair! Have a great weekend, Parmalee
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The Fair is bursting with innovation!s! | |
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"This year, the Innovation Department has received several unique entries… all things invented and built by local people, adults and teens alike.
Samuel Holbrook created the "Super Sucker Separator 3000.” It’s a bucket system attachment for a shop vac.
14-year-old Alexander Jaeger entered two inventions. One, a solar-powered energy generation system for space travel. Jaeger says it’s lightweight and cheap. Two, an Interplanetary Robot. It shoots fire (blocks) at objects sent to destroy earth.
Wayne Overbeck created a 3-D printed merry-go-round to show his grandkids how the gears work.
And, Alex Biondi entered “High-Voltage Insulators from around the World.” He built his project with items he recycled from his yard.
The Innovation Department is a very special part of the Fair. It gives local makers and inventors a great place to show off their skills… with a little friendly competition on the side."
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Ask Nicole:
Encouraging a Growth Mindset
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by Nicole M. Young, MSW
When my kids were younger, I often wondered and worried, “Will they be prepared to live on their own someday?” Deep down, I knew the answer was yes. I knew they would make mistakes (they did), do things I considered irrational or unwise (they did), or just struggle to define who they are and what they believe in (did that, too).
Thankfully, both of them have grown up to be confident, capable, responsible young adults (knock on wood), but I still wonder and worry as a parent about their safety, happiness, and well-being. It takes constant effort to adjust my own mindset and manage my emotions so that my own worries don’t become the thing that holds my “kids” back. The constant effort is exhausting, but the result is rewarding.
Dear Nicole, My daughter is starting 4th grade, and I’ve heard that the amount of homework and the teacher’s expectations will be much higher than in previous years. She struggles to keep up at school, but she keeps trying and always has a good attitude. I’m just worried that as the work gets harder, she’ll get discouraged and will stop trying. Is there anything I can do to prevent that? - Randi
Dear Randi, Good question! It makes me think of “growth mindset” – a concept developed by Carol Dweck, a Stanford University psychology professor. People with a “fixed mindset” believe they are born with certain abilities, intelligence and talents, and there’s nothing they can do to change them. Their goal is to always appear smart and capable, which leads them to avoid challenges or give up because they’re afraid of failure.
People with a “growth mindset” believe the brain is like a muscle that grows stronger the more it’s used. They welcome challenges, give their best effort, and are open to learning through feedback. It sounds like your daughter has a growth mindset, which can be continuously nurtured by both you and her teachers.
Here are some strategies to try > > >
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Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival, Friday – Sunday, September 15 – 17, This year, Burning Spear plays his first performance in Santa Cruz in 20 years and Jewel makes a Mountain Sol debut! Joined by Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Railroad Earth, Samantha Fish, Jackie Greene with Tim Bluhm, The Nth Power performing Earth, Wind and Power!, Orgone, Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon, KBong; Johnny Cosmic, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Keith Greeninger with the Coffis Brothers, Wreckless Strangers, Jive Machine, China Cats and more! Weekend ticket bundles still available and single day tickets on sale now! Details
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Homeschool Day at the Santa Cruz Mission State Park, Friday, September 15, 10am – 3pm, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park on Friday, Homeschool students of all ages are invited to join us at their own pace for a series of self-directed Mission education activities, including an investigative exploration of our 200 year old building, Mission Clues visual scavenger hunt, adobe brick making, archaeology sorting, story reading of “When the Mission Bells Rang” by Judith Scott & Lydia Gibson, discussion on our Mission Bell Virtual Exhibit, and more. Details
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Author Talk Sylvia Patience The Double Crossing, Friday, September 15, 4 – 5pm, Capitola Library, Join Silvia Patience, author of The Double Crossing about historic voyage escaping from Nazi Germany, for this free event, open to the public, especially for middle grade boys and girls. In 1939, shortly before World War II breaks out in Europe, thirteen-year-olds David and Hannah attempt to escape Nazi Germany, along with over nine hundred other Jewish refugees, on the historic voyage of the St. Louis. An exciting and educational read for ages 10 and up. Details
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Something Rotten! Mountain Community Theater, Date Night Alert! Fridays/Saturdays, 8pm; Sundays, 2pm, September 15 – October 15, Something Rotten! is an outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce which received several Best Musical nominations and was hailed by Time Out New York as “the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 vears.” Details
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Rescue Readers at the Santa Cruz SPCA, 4 – 4:30pm; Tuesdays: September 12, 26, October 10, 24, 31, November 14, December 5, 19 or Thursdays: September 14, 28, October 12, 26, November 2, 16, December 7, 21. Come read to our cats and dogs at the Santa Cruz SPCA! Details
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Mexican Fiesta, Friday, September 15, 5 – 7pm, Hola Watsonville Film Festival Familia! Watsonville Film Festival is excited to partner with Cabrillo College’s Hispanic Serving Institution Week to present a Mexican Fiesta at the Watsonville Plaza,
a free family event with feature wonderful musicians & dancers. At 7:30PM, at 318 Union Street Room A150, after the performances, WFF will present a free screening of a classic comedy from the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema: El Rey del Barrio / King of the Neighborhood with beloved actor/comedian Tin Tán at Cabrillo College’s Watsonville Center (next to the Plaza). Details
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Pizza at the Library! Wednesday, September 20, 12:30 – 1:30pm, Calling all middle and high schoolers! Get ready for a fun afternoon where you can hang out, enjoy some delicious pizza, and chat with your awesome librarians, Emily, Abraham, and Jackie. It’s a chance for you to get to know each other better and for them to learn what you’re passionate about. Why? Because they want to cook up some cool programs just for you based on your interests!
But wait, there’s more! Besides great conversations, there’ll be loads of activities to keep the excitement going, and if you’re feeling particularly musical, there’s even karaoke to belt out your favorite tunes. So, mark your calendar and get ready for a fantastic time with your library crew! Details
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Santa Cruz Fossil-Hunting Expedition: An Adventure Through Time, Saturday, September 16, 9 – 11:30am, Travel back in time with local paleontologist Wayne Thompson from Pacific Paleontology during this hands-on experience in the Santa Cruz Sandhills. Learn first hand about the ancient life of what used to be the Monterey Bay and is now the Santa Cruz Mountains. We’ll hunt for the fossilized remains of ancient creatures like megalodon and explore the Santa Margarita Formation — an ocean sediment rock layer that was formed 10-12 million years ago! Details
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Native Plant & Rummage Sale, Sunday, September 17, 9am – 3pm, The Valley Women’s Club of San Lorenzo Valley (VWC) is excited to invite you to our Native Plant & Rummage Sale Event! This is a fantastic opportunity for you to support local scholarships, habitat restoration, and biodiversity while finding hidden treasures and embracing eco-friendly gardening. Details
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Glass Pumpkin Patch of Carmel, Saturday, September 16, 10am – 5pm; Sunday, September 17, 10am – 4pm, Come to the 11th Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch of Carmel. This is a free event; no door fee is required. We will be open all weekend, come rain or shine! Details
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Quail Hollow Ranch House Tour, Sunday, September 17, 1 – 3pm, Do you enjoy looking through old buildings, learning about their stories? Join Park Docent, Richard James, on a tour through the Quail Hollow Ranch house. Learn about its history from the Watermelon King to Sun-Kissed Ranch, Sunset Magazine, and beyond. Registration required. Details
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Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse (Rated PG), Capitola Library, Sunday, September 17, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, An exciting event showcasing one of the best science fiction and fantasy films through the ages. Details | | | |
ALL SPCA PAWS Programs Tier 1 and Tier 2 Details
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Triple P Workshops
Developing Good Bedtime Routines
Thursday, September 14, 6 – 7:30pm, Details
Creating a Safe Home Environment, Monday, September 18, 5:30 – 7pm, Details
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Andre Thierry’s “Are You Ready To Learn” music program, Libraries: Wednesday, September 20, 3 – 4pm at Live Oak & 11am-12pm at Garfield Park, Andre Thierry’s “Are You Ready To Learn” music program offers interactive ways to share a mix of African, Native American Blues, French Kreole dance melodies, and elements of Afro-Caribbean music. The instruments introduced are the vest rub boards, drums, accordion, all popular Zydeco instruments. Children and their friends and families are encouraged to attend. 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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