Everything changes, lets still have fun.

When Shelter in Place is On a Boat

Here’s a local story you won’t forget. After a planned trip to Mexico fell through, this wanderlust family has parked their sailboat right off the Santa Cruz Wharf and are living there. What are they learning? What’s life like on the water? How are the kids enjoying it?

Tips for Handling the Pandemic

Sometimes you can’t help but feel out of control as this pandemic rages. Writer Jeannette Prather has come up with advice and support for families. “It’s important to remind yourself that this is a unique situation, a global health emergency that none of us has had to face before. Don’t beat yourself up if you’re not functioning at your usual standard. This can apply to your quality of work, your upkeep of the home, or your ability to keep your kids focused on their schoolwork.”

Just When We Caught a Break, We Lost It

The Beach Boardwalk opened for locals to catch some rides last weekend and it looked like we could start finding some happiness for a bit, but then things went red. The number of COVID-19 cases jumped in the county, coincidentally or not, two weeks after Halloween and we’ve had to slow down group activities.

The area’s best fun center is still open in part for locals and they are putting up a giant holiday tree. Here’s the latest on their Facebook page:

“Boardwalk rides and mini golf are now closed due to Santa Cruz County re-entering the Red (Substantial) Tier. Bowling will be open until Friday at 11pm. Outdoor games, food, shopping and Boardwalk Racers, our new pedal karts attraction, remain open. Guests with upcoming Ride Access reservations will automatically be refunded.

HOT DOG!

You know things are slow when the kid’s highlight of the week was visiting the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile. We have to admit, it was fun, but even more so with so many other activities in hiatus. A little bit of marketing went a big way as the hot dog company helped raise money for firefighters, got people out to a blood drive and is raising money for a kid’s service dog.

Here are some upcoming appearances:

Liam’s Guide Dog Fundraiser

November 14th 3:45 PM till 6:00 PM at 459 30th Ave. in Santa Cruz Raffle to win a 15 minute experience in the Wienermobile. Click here.

Davenport Fire and Rescue Fundraiser

November 15th 11:30 AM till 2:40 PM

Davenport Main Beach

Locals Favorite Kids Holiday Sale Goes Virtual

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County invites all children (18 and under) who enjoy arts & crafts, baking, and/or cooking to PUBLISH their items on our BIDDING OWL auction site for our annual craft & food fair. Sell your homemade goods to family, friends, and the Santa Cruz community ONLINE! This Craft Fair is truly unique in its support of children’s creativity and entrepreneurship. For more information, check here and click on items for sale to see how it works.

Free Lights for Cyclists

The City of Santa Cruz Street Smarts program has teamed up with Bike Santa Cruz County to distribute free front and rear bike lights to Santa Cruz bicyclists in need. They will host four pop-up bike light giveaways in November to help make cycling safer by providing more visibility to bicyclists at night. The events will occur after dusk at undisclosed high traffic bike commute locations in the City of Santa Cruz.

Honor Your Favorite Teacher

And yet another contest. We will give prizes to teachers you nominate as your favorite teachers. Write an essay of at least 200 words about who they are and why you love them. We will pick one every month and give them some valuable gifts!!!

Again, send your candidates to editor@growingupsc.com.

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