Kids Of Summer

Summer is nearly upon us, and camps, classes, teams, theater troupes and volunteer opportunities are filling up fast. In a rough-and-tumble economy, 2010 is a year when many families can’t travel as far on vacation or to drop kids off at camp, so staying local is a great option. Luckily, in our mountains, there are attractions and activities galore, not to mention trips to the beach and hikes among the redwoods. Hold onto this special section all summer long for ideas of how to enjoy those lazy summer days.

— Press-Banner staff

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Amusement parks Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Full daily operation at the 103-year-old 400 Beach St. mainstay starts May 28, and beginning June 18, free Friday night concerts by classic rock bands from the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s will start up through Sept. 3.

A revamped haunted house, the 2-year-old sea swings, and the classic Giant Dipper roller coaster comple-ment the 1911 Loof Carousel, Double Shot, Loggers Revenge and various kiddie rides. And don’t forget the Santa Cruz main beach and municipal wharf. Park nearby or take the leisurely Santa Cruz, Big Trees and Pacific diesel-pow-ered train from Felton.

For information: 423-5590 or www.beachboardwalk.com.

Roaring Camp RailroadsFrom Civil War reenactments to a

Fourth of July celebration, there’s plenty to experience besides the steam train ride, which of course is a noisy and fun way to visit the redwood forest. The annual Civil War reenactment is May 29 through 31; a Father’s Day train ride and barbecue is June 20; moonlight steam train dinner parties are June 26 and Aug. 21; Santa Cruz Starlight evening trains are July 3, 10, 17 and 24 and Aug. 14; Fourth of July games are July 3 and 4; the Great Train Robberies are July 3 and 4 and Sept. 4 through 6; Thomas

the Train visits July 30 through Aug. 1 and Aug. 6 through 8; Mountain men gather Aug. 14 and 15, followed by the Musical Saw Festival on Aug. 15; A har-vest fair is Oct. 2 and 3; and ghost trains run Oct. 29 and 30.

Also, try the Norman’s Trail adventure walk from the top of Bear Mountain to Roaring Camp Meadow below.

For information: 335-4484 or www.roaringcamp.com.

Fire and Police tours, ride-alongsTours and ride-alongs courtesy of

the Scotts Valley Police Department and tours of local fire stations provide eye-opening looks at the world of police officers and firefighters. Why not put together a group of neighborhood kids?

The Ben Lomond Fire Protection District offers tours of its station at 9430 Highway 9 by appointment. To schedule a visit, call 336-5495. Tours include fire prevention information and tutorials on the importance of having an operational smoke detector, exit drills in the home, maintaining defen-sible space around homes for wildland fire protection and having properly marked address numbers.

Boulder Creek Fire Protection District arranges tours of its station at 13230 Highway 9 for groups of children. Schedule a visit by calling 338-7222.

Felton Fire Protection District pro-vides tours of its station at 131 Kirby

St., including equipment demonstra-tions and a chance to operate a fire hose. To schedule, call 335-4422.

Scotts Valley Fire Protection District conducts group tours of its stations at 7 Erba Lane and 251 Glenwood Drive — to schedule, call the on-duty captain at 438-0211. Impromptu drop-in tours at either fire station also are possible, as long as firefighters aren’t on a call or having scheduled training. A ride-along for a teenager 15 or older can be sched-uled at 438-0211; a permission slip and liability waiver signed by a parent will be required.

Zayante Fire Protection District offers tours of its station at 7700 E. Zayante Road for groups of children. To make arrangements in advance, call 335-5100.

Scotts Valley Police Department gives tours of its headquarters at 1 Civic Center Drive and offers ride-alongs for teens 14 and older, though a waiver signed by a parent is required for those younger than 18. To arrange either, call 440-5670.

The department also offers its Junior Police Academy, a week-long course for kids entering sixth, seventh and eighth grades. This summer’s sessions are tentatively scheduled for June 15 through 19, June 22 through 26 and June 29 through July 3. Participants learn physical fitness, crime-scene investiga-tion, patrol tactics, self defense, arrest techniques and first aid. The academy

includes a low-element challenge course. The $50 fee includes the challenge course. For information, call 440-5670.

The Santa Cruz County Emergency Communications Center, which dis-patches almost all of the county’s fire and law-enforcement agencies, stages tours of its extensive headquarters at 495 Upper Park Road, in Santa Cruz. To schedule a tour, call 471-1006.

FishingEven though there are fish in the

San Lorenzo River and its tributaries, there are only a few places where you are allowed to drop your line, sinker and hook into the water to wait for a nibble. There are two days this year when fishermen 16 and older won’t need a California Department of Fish and Game fishing license: July 4 and Sept. 6.

Loch Lomond ReservoirThe beautiful 200-acre lake at 100

Loch Lomond Way in Lompico has naturally occurring bluegill and black bass and numerous places to fish along 2 miles of shore.

The lake used to be stocked with trout, but the Department of Fish and Game curtailed the practice in 2008 after losing a lawsuit.

There’s no swimming, and the only boats permitted are rentals available at the park store, where you can also

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pick up bait, tackle and fishing licens-es. The lake is open every day of the week until Labor Day and weekends until mid-October.

For information: 335-7424 or www.cityofsantacruz.com.

Camp Evers Fishing ParkThis Scotts Valley city park is a

small patch of green along Carbonera Creek off Glen Canyon Road. The creek is stocked three times during the summer with sterile rainbow trout, and the park offers free fishing to children 15 and younger. Take your own bait and tackle and enjoy a pic-nic at the nearby tables and barbecue facilities.

For information: 438-3251.

Sports CampsScotts Valley tae kwon do summer camps, 5004 Scotts Valley Drive

Weeklong martial arts day camps that include field trips, swimming, beach days and potlucks will keep children in shape while building their confidence. The one-week camps start June 14 and run through mid-August.


Juventus Soccer Club CampsNationally licensed head coach Victor

Martinez will host soccer camps for 4- through 10-year-olds beginning in May at Garrahan Park in Boulder Creek. The sessions are one hour to 1½ hours, depending on age, in the late afternoon and early evenings.

For information: 246-3072 or www.juventussc.com.

Vargas Academy of Gymnastic Art Scotts Valley’s only gymnastics acad-

emy will host Camp Trampoline all summer long. The weeklong sessions begin July 5 and run until the last week in August. A two-day tumbling clinic will run July 24 and 25, and a cheer camp is planned for Aug. 30 and 31.

For information: 438-8242 or www.vargasacademy.com.

Choi’s Tae Kwon Do Choi’s offers a special summer rate

that includes four weeks of training, a uniform and private lessons for kids on summer break.

For information: 438-1765 or www.choistkdscottsvalley.com.

Scotts Valley recreation classesThe Scotts Valley department has

a wide variety of camps and classes for kids of all ages. Classes including dance and music, archery, tennis, yoga,

zumba, cooking, tai chi, beginning golf, ceramics, theater and volleyball camps, gymnastics and more.

For information: 438-3251 or www.scottsvalley.org.

Basketball shooting clinicRenowned Boulder Creek shooting

instructor Tom Nordlund teaches chil-dren of all ages to shoot a basketball successfully. Call for camps and clinics all summer long in Boulder Creek.

For information: 338-6013 or www.swish22.com.

Basketball Jones Hoops Camps There are basketball camps for

kids ages 7 to 15 in Los Gatos (June 14 through 18), Aptos (June 21 through 25), and Santa Cruz (July 26 through 30) where young players will learn basketball skills, compete in shooting contests and play 5-on-5 games.

For information: 800-348-3803 or www.basketballjonescamps.com.

Boulder Creek Rec sports camp Boys and girls can learn and play a

variety of sports, with breaks for walks, crafts and games, during a day camp June 21 through 25 for 4-year-olds through 8-year-olds.

For information: 338-4144 or www.bcrpd.org.

Catalyst Soccer Camps Catalyst Soccer Camps will host a

series of weeklong camps in the county, including in Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley.

Boys and girls ages 4 through 6 will learn the basics of soccer, and in the Super FUNdamentals camp, campers ages 6 through 14 will focus on passing, shooting, dribbling and good defense.

Catalyst camps will be at Skypark

from June 14 to 18 and from July 26 to 30, and at Highlands Park from July 5 to July 9.

For information: 423-3556 or www.catalystsoccer.com.

Camp SeascapeDuring this summer day camp, kids

can get active with tennis lessons, mar-tial arts, soccer, volleyball, basketball, climbing walls and beach trips. Daily lunches and arts and crafts opportuni-ties will be provided. Camp Seascape, 1505 Seascape Blvd., in Aptos, offers six two-week sessions for kids ages 3 through 13. Both weekly and daily rates are available.

For information: 688-1993 or www.seascapesportsclub.com.

Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Junior guards, soccer camps, dance

camps and many more are offered in Santa Cruz. Nonresident fees are high-er than fees for those who live inside the Santa Cruz City limits.

For information: 420-5270 or www.santacruzparksandrec.com.

VolunteeringMountain Community Theater, 9370 Mill St., Ben Lomond

Depending on the time of year, the theater group has opportunities for young people to usher, help with con-cessions, paint and build sets or be a part of the crew.


Animal careSanta Cruz County Animal Services

Attention, animal lovers! Here’s your chance to volunteer to help staff care for animals or help out with varied

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office projects. This is a great way to get experience in the field of animal care.

For information: 454-7202 or www.scanimalservices.us.

NatureMountain Parks Foundation, 525 N. Big Trees Park Road, Felton

The Mountain Parks Foundation needs volunteers to help in the retail store and with special events. Volunteers are also needed to clean, take stock, put together mailings and perform other office and store work. Opportunities are for those age 15 and older.


Quail Hollow Ranch County ParkVolunteers at this Felton park, at 800 Quail Hollow

Road, will help develop new activities for elementary school-age children, build on existing programs, help with activities at the park and recruit more volun-teers to lead programs.


Helping seniors Young people can gain experience and under-

standing by helping adults and seniors at the San Lorenzo Valley Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond. Volunteers help with various tasks around the center.


ChildrenChildren’s Center of San Lorenzo Valley, 8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

This is a wonderful place to work as a teacher’s helper with small children ages 1 through 4. Youth volunteers can learn about children’s behaviors and have fun.


Food pantryValley Churches United Missions, 9400 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

VCUM serves low-income people in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley. Volunteer duties include bag-ging food, stuffing envelopes, wrapping packages and helping out with annual holiday projects. The food pantry is always looking for friendly volunteers.


Miscellaneous Volunteer in Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley, 336-9387 or www.scvolunteercenter.org

EcoTeen, YouthServe and Youth Coalition of Santa Cruz all present opportunities for youngsters to get out and improve the community they live in.

Summer EducationSan Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, 325 Marion Ave., Ben Lomond

Due to budget constraints, the district will not offer summer courses this year.

For information: 336-8852 or www.slv.k12.ca.us.

Scotts Valley Unified School District, 4444 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley

Due to budget constraints, summer courses will not be offered this year.

For information: 438-1820 or www.svusd.santacruz.k12.ca.us.

Read America Clinic, 4740 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste A, Scotts Valley

This clinic offers weekly sessions, as well as one-

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By Peter Burkepress-Banner

Oftentimes, young people have little to do during the summertime, if their parents are off at work or they don’t yet have transportation. But there are hundreds of creative ways to keep the mind and body active during summer days that seem to drag on forever.

Here are five ideas for children and teens:

Save up for somethingEvery teen who comes of age is

searching for a job this summer. In the difficult economic climate, full-time summer positions are few and far between. Instead, many kids need to seek part-time jobs or sim-ply do odd jobs, such as gardening, washing cars and baby-sitting to earn coveted cash.

To avoid aimless spending, save half of every paycheck or amount in cash received and put it in a jar, an envelope or even a new bank account. Keep track of how much has been deposited, and write a goal on the jar.

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press-Banner file photosummer run: Young runners, like those shown running the kids mile event through Henry Cowell redwoods State park during last year’s race Thru the redwoods, can sign up for the Wharf to Wharf race in Santa Cruz on July 25 or the 2010 race Thru the redwoods on Aug. 15.


A used car is a lofty but attainable goal. So is a new iPad, or even a set of Legos. But saving is required.

Train for a raceYoung people can

sign up for the Race Thru the Redwoods in Felton on Aug. 15 or another relatively short running race and set a goal for a time to beat. If you haven’t run before or trained for a race, start slowly and work your way up to longer distances.

Also, set a goal for the time you would like to reach, and go to a local track to check how long it takes to run a mile at a moderate pace. Multiply that by six (for the six-mile race) and make it your goal to run that time on race day. You’ll probably find you get more tired after sev-eral miles, so training regularly is required.

Explore the outdoorsThe Scotts Valley

and the San Lorenzo Valley are great places to explore nature — and so are the towns and cities we live in, because they are safe and small.

Try to explore a new area every day of the week. Go online and print out a map of your area. Within a week, either walk or ride a bike, skateboard or scooter on seven of those streets. Mark them off as you go and note unusual features, homes and businesses.

The same goes for hiking trails. Ask a

day simply to see how much the stock price of Daimler Chrysler and Pepsi had changed, cal-culate his earnings or losses using simple mul-tiplication, and write down the figures for his records.

Today, in his late 20s, he’s a financial analyst on the East Coast who works with multimil-lion-dollar accounts.

It might not inter-est everybody, but it sparked his interest and helped lead to his future career.

Don’t get stuck in a rutDon’t give in to doing

the same thing each and every day if you don’t like it. It was once said, “Variety is the spice of life.” It’s true. If you get tired of browsing Facebook or playing repetitive video games, go outside and explore, or call a friend and try doing something new that doesn’t cost any-thing. It will be fun, and you’ll end up with sto-ries to tell around the dinner table that night.

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a grandparent sparked the interest of a young man. The boy (prob-ably 8 or 9 years old at the time) would open the newspaper each

ranger at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park for a trail map. Try to explore a new trail each time you hike there.

Early investingI recently heard a

story that two simple $25 stock purchases by


or two-week reading-intensive sessions geared for students who want to improve their reading, writing, test-taking or handwriting skills.

For information: 440-0807 or www.readamerica clinic.com.

Overnight CampsYMCA Camp Campbell, 16275 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

Located in the heart of the redwoods, YMCA’s Camp Campbell offers lush hiking trails, a swimming pool, archery ranges, sports courts, nature and crafts centers, ropes challenge courses and cozy dwelling cabins along the San Lorenzo Valley River. Programs — including beach, hiking and music camps — are designed for youth entering second through 12th grades.

For information: 338-2128 or www.ymcacamp campbell.org. Camp Hammer, 21401 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek

Camp Hammer promotes learning about God through recreation, offering weeklong camps for kids fourth through 12th grades. Programs encourage rela-tionship building in the sunshine, with activities that include ropes courses, swimming and hiking. Camp Hammer also offers a two-week apostle camp for high school campers interested in counseling.

For information: 338-3200 or www.camphammer.com.

Mount Hermon, 37 Conference Drive, Mount Hermon This Christian and conference camp offers outdoor

camps at Kidder Creek (near the Oregon border) and Redwood Camp and Ponderosa Lodge in Felton. Activities include horse riding, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, cliff jumping and more. Mount Hermon also boasts its Redwood Canopy Tour, which features a network of zip cables and sky bridges to give visitors a view high above the forest floor.

For information: 335-4466 or www.mounthermon.org.

Mount Cross Lutheran Camp, 7795 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

This Christian camp offers activities like creek walks, campouts and ropes courses designed for youth in second through 12th grades. Mount Cross also offers a Young Explorers weekend camp designed to help younger children ease into the overnight experience.

For information: 336-5179 or www.mtcross.org.

Frontier Ranch at Mission Springs, 1050 Lockhart Gulch Road, Scotts Valley

Frontier Ranch offers weeklong camps on 300 acres of Scotts Valley terrain for participants to mountain bike, climb, hike, swim and learn about God. Camps are available for elementary and middle school kids starting June 20.

For information: 800-683-9133 or www.frontier-ranch.com.

Daybreak Camp, 6676 Rose Acres Lane, Felton This Christian camp provides an outlet for young

campers to discover and bask in nature. Daybreak offers trails for hiking, a ropes challenge course and sprawling fields that are available for sports and rec-reation. The camp features 190 acres to explore.

For information: 335-2756 or www.daybreakcamp.org.

Art CampsMonterey Bay Repertory Theatre, 7105 Hwy 9, Felton

Monterey Bay Repertory Theatre offers a five-week program with theater professional Dustin Leonard and choreographer Curtis Caudill. Kids will learn act-ing and choreography that will result in a summer production of “The Wizard of Oz” on the San Lorenzo Valley High campus. The program starts June 14 and ends July 18. Online registration is open now.

For information: 207-4158 or www.mbrtheatre.com.

Little People’s Repertory Theatre: ‘Peter Pan,’ 9370 Mill St., Ben Lomond

Little People’s Repertory Theatre offers children ages 8 through 14 opportunities to boost confidence, sharpen performing skills and work with talented mentors. This summer’s production is “Peter Pan: May the Fairies Be with You,” an original rock musi-cal by Janinne Chadwick. Morning and afternoon ses-sions are available. Registration closes May 8.

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“What are you doing this summer?”

“Water polo, going to Europe and going to concerts.” — Annabella Sakasai, freshman at San Lorenzo Valley High School (left)

“My sister is getting married, so I’m going to Columbia and South America.” — Charlotte Steinberg, freshman at SLVHS (middle)

“I’d like to go to Columbia with (Charlotte). I’m going to go to Redwood Christian Park camp and maybe going to Canada.” — Katy Lee, freshman at SLVHS

“We’re just going to play a lot of sports, tennis, soccer, swimming and bike riding. I’ve got three boys, so we are constantly playing something.”

— Stacy Monowitz and her son, Shay, of Felton

“I’ll probably just play one of my favorite video games.” — Riley Morgan, Boulder Creek (left)

“I want to spend some more time with my friends, especially one of them who I haven’t seen for a while.” — Malcolm Madrone, Boulder Creek (middle)

“It’s fun to stay home and read a book. We have a fun time during the summer.” — Nathaniel Scott Walsh, Felton (right)

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For information: 336-0555 or www.lprt.com.

West Performing Arts Academy, 402 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz

This performing arts academy offers a ton of summer workshops for kids and teens to hone their skills in acting, movement, circus and technical the-ater. Workshops, which start in June and run until August, include produc-tions of “A League of Their Own,” “Alice in Wonderland” and “The Fantastic Mr. Fox.” In collaboration with Shakespeare Santa Cruz, the academy is also offer-ing a summer teen acting conservatory starting July 26.

For information: www.westperforming arts.com.

Kids on Broadway Summer Academy This summer’s academy, One World,

will specialize in voice, harmony, dance, rhythm, acting, improv and theater production. One World is geared to give youth ages 4 through 18 a chance to sam-ple different cultures from Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas through arts, music, dance and story telling. The workshop will culminate in a shared per-formance celebration. One World starts June 14 and runs until July 12.

For information: 425-3455 or www.kidsonbroadway.org.

Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center Summer Art Camps, 9341 Mill St., Ben Lomond

This summer, kids ages 6 through 12 can get their art on with weeklong camps that train youth in 2D and 3D art. Themes this summer are ecological and “green”-based. The first session starts

June 21 with a focus on bugs, birds and butterflies. The second session is called Magic Earth and starts July 19. The third session starts Aug. 2 with a theme based on time travel. The fourth, which starts Aug. 9, is titled Green Thumb. Morning and afternoon sessions are available.

For information: 336-3513 or www.mountainartcenter.org.

Art Camp, Boulder Creek Recreation, 13333 Middleton Ave., Boulder Creek

Kids ages 6 to 12 can enjoy a variety of art styles, crafts and group projects that will be displayed at the Rec Hall. The five-day camp starts July 19.


Day Camps“00-Rec” summer camp, Scotts Valley Recreation, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley

Secret agents and sleuths will come together for an epic summer of 007 fun at Scotts Valley Recreation summer camp at Vine Hill School. The camp starts June 14. Enrollment is now open. Parents must register in person at Scotts Valley Recreation.

For information: 438-3251 and www.scottsvalley.org/parks/parks_recs.html.

Discovery Gardening Program, Natural Elements Children’s Garden

This program, located in Scotts Valley, provides a sanctuary for kids to connect with nature creatively while they engage in planting, tending, and harvesting. Participants will get the chance at crafts and building, as well learning small-animal care and feeding.

For information: 430-9533 and www.necgarden.com.

San Lorenzo Valley Summer Quest Program, 325 Marion Ave., Ben Lomond

The summer Quest program offers field trips and sport activities so kids don’t suffer summer boredom. It also offers classes in science, drama and arts. Weekly day camps start June 14 through Aug. 26. Every other week, the program offers kids ages 7 through 12 a chance to go on hikes, swim and take part in other active fun.

For information: 336-8620 or [email protected].

Gateway to Summer Fun, Gateway School, 126 Eucalyptus Ave., Santa Cruz

This day camp specializes in activi-ties including Lego architecture, farms, acrobatic yoga, guitar and culinary skills. Online registration is open now.

For information: 423-0341, ext. 334, or www.gatewaysc.org.

She’s All That girls summer camp, Boulder Creek Recreation, 13333 Middleton Ave., Boulder Creek

This weeklong camp is for girls ages 7 through 15. Participants will learn pho-tography, cooking, hiking and crafts and partake in an end-of-the-week field-trip. The camp is geared to boost self-esteem while learning about building relation-ships, health, wellness and fun. One-week sessions start June 29 and Aug. 16.


Adventure Camp, Boulder Creek Recreation, 13333 Middleton Ave.

Sports, cooking, crafts, picnics and more will be part of this adventure camp for kids ages 4 through 8. One-week sessions start July 12 and Aug. 9.


Swimming PoolsBe it for leisurely relaxation, water

aerobics, swimming lessons or pool par-ties, there are pools aplenty in the valley, with many classes and programs.

SLV Swim Center, 9050 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

Open to the public; swimming les-sons and aerobics. For schedule and prices: 336-3455.

SLV Community Pool at SLV High School, 7105 Highway 9, Felton

Open to the public; swimming lessons. For schedule and prices: 335-9877.

Trout Farm Inn, 7701 E. Zayante Road, Zayante

Outdoor pool open to the public. For schedule and prices: 335-4317.

Siltanen Family Swim Center, 127 Vine Hill School Road, Siltanen Park in Scotts Valley

Swimming lessons, parent-baby swim lessons, pool rentals, public swim-ming. For information: Scotts Valley Recreation Department, 438-3251.

La Madrona Swim and Racquet Club, 1897 La Madrona Drive, Scotts Valley

Members only. Swimming lessons, pool rentals and member swimming. For information: 438-1072.

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May 1 Bug dayWhen: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Henry Cowell redwoods State park, 101 Big Trees park road, in feltondetails: Kids can make new discoveries about a variety of bugs with games, puppet shows, art projects, nature walks and more dur-ing this free event. info: 335-7077

May 9 mother’s day walkWhen: 11:30 a.m. Where: Big Basin redwoods State park, 9 miles from Boulder Creek on Highway 236info: 338-8883

May 14-16 Wings over the Basin weekendWhen: A weekend of activi-ties exploring the birds and butterflies that fly in Big Basin redwoods State park. Where: Big Basin redwoods State park, nine miles from Boulder Creek on Highway 236info: 338-8883

May 15music and Art showcaseWhen: 3 to 9 p.m. Where: Boulder Creek rec Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creekdetails: local musicians, dancers, artists, food, games and face painting.info: 338-4144

May 30 free movie nightWhen: 6 p.m. Where: Boulder Creek rec Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave. in Boulder Creekdetails: Movie TBAinfo: 338-4144

June 5 Woof to Woof doggie fun day and expo When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village road, in Scotts Valley details: parades, con-tests, demonstrations, food, vendors and more at this dog friendly event. Cost: free admission. info: www.wooftowoof.com

redwood mountain faire When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Where: roaring Camp railroads, 5355 Graham Hill road details: All-day family event with music, arts, crafts and more to support local nonprofits. info: www.redwood mountainfaire.com

June 5 to 6Pro-Am Beach soccer Championship When: All day Where: Santa Cruz main beachdetails: 125 youth and adult teams will partici-pate in the tournament. Cost: free admission. info: www.proambeach soccer.net

June 12summer flea market When: 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Boulder Creek rec Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder CreekCost: Admission free for booths is $15

June 13free movie nightWhen: 6 p.m. Where: Boulder Creek rec Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creekdetails: Movie TBAinfo: 338-4144

June 27free movie nightWhen: 6 p.m. Where: Boulder Creek rec Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creekdetails: Movie TBAinfo: 338-4144

July 4in Boulder Creek: A parade, followed by a picnic lunch at Junction park on Middleton Avenue.

in Ben Lomond: An old-fashioned celebra-tion with games at Alba School House on Alba road.

in scotts Valley: A parade along Scotts Valley Drive, followed by fireworks in Skypark on Kings Village road.

in felton: At roaring Camp railroads, free games like sack races, hula hoop contests and more on Graham Hill road.

July 25free movie nightWhen: 6 p.m. Where: Boulder Creek rec Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creekdetails: Movie TBAinfo: 338-4144

July 31family fun dayWhen: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: Garrahan park, on Highway 9 in Boulder Creekdetails: Create a team ahead of time to play kick-ball, flag football or soccer. Cost: free

sign up: Hallie, 588-5628

aug. 2-6 BC open gym week When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Boulder Creek rec Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creekdetails: free gym space for fun and games. Children younger than 12 must be with an adultinfo: 338-4144

aug. 7family fun dayWhen: 10:30 a.m. to

12:30 p.m. Where: Garrahan park, on Highway 9, in Boulder Creekdetails: Create a team ahead of time to play kickball, flag football or soccer. Cost: freesign up: Hallie, 588-5628

aug. 14family fun dayWhen: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: Garrahan park,

on Highway 9, in Boulder Creekdetails: Create a team ahead of time to play kickball, flag football or soccer. Cost: freesign up: Hallie, 588-5628

aug. 29free movie nightWhen: 6 p.m. Where: Boulder Creek rec Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creekdetails: Movie TBA

info: 338-4144

oct. 30 missing Arm of William Waddell walkWhen: 7 p.m. Where: Big Basin redwoods State park, 9 miles from Boulder Creek on Highway 236details: A half-mile guid-ed walk with storytelling and Halloween fun. Walks leave every 20 minutes. info: 338-8860

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