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Page 2 – City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Visit our Parks and Recreation website at www.santacruzparksandrec.com Table of Contents & Policies Visit our Facebook page at Facebook.com/CityofSantaCruzParksandRecreation Summer 2013 Activity Guide – Page 3 Mail/Fax Registration Form Use this form to register by mail or fax: Mail to: REGISTRATION, 323 CHURCH STREET, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 Fax to: 831-420-5271 (VISA or MasterCard only) I Phone: 831-420-5270 PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE CLEARLY. ACCOUNT INFORMATION I Main Contact CARDHOLDER INFORMATION FIRST NAME_____________________________________________________ NAME ___________________________________________________________ CIRCLE ONE: CHECK LAST NAME______________________________________________________ Please make checks payable to City of Santa Cruz ADDRESS________________________________________________________ CARD NUMBER ___________________________________________________ CITY________________________________ STATE_______ ZIP___________ EXP. DATE ________________________________________________________ PHONE (Home)_______________________ (Work)_______________________ PRINT NAME ______________________________________________________ (as it appears on credit card) SIGNATURE _______________________________________________________ EMAIL____________________________________________________________ (for credit card use only) EMERGENCY CONTACT___________________________________________ CLASS REGISTRATION First time registrants I Remember to include proof of City residency to receive reduced rates for classes and activities. 1st 2nd Choice Choice Participant’s Name Birth M/F Activity Title Fee Course Course Date (gender) # # Permission to participate in the above program(s) sponsored by the Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department is given for myself and/or my child(ren). In consideration of par- ticipation in such program(s), I on behalf of myself and/or my child(ren), hereby agree to release, hold harmless, indemnify and defend the City of Santa Cruz, its agents, employees, and volunteers from any and all claims or liability (including attorneys’ fees and defense costs) for bodily injury or property damage arising from my or my child(ren)’s negligence or willful misconduct relating to my or my child(ren)’s participation in the above program(s). I, on behalf of myself and/or my child(ren) assume all risk for any injuries relating to participating in the above program(s). My duty to release, hold harmless, indemnify and defend the City of Santa Cruz shall not apply only when (1) the injury to person or property arises wholly from the negligence or willful misconduct of the City or its agents or employees or volunteers and (2) I nor my child(ren) have contributed in no part to the bodily injury or property damage. I hereby give the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department the right to use photographs taken of me and/or my child while participating in the above activity(s) for reproduction in any medium for purposes of advertising, trade, display, exhibition, or editorial use. SIGNED_____________________________________________________________________ DATE__________________________ Circle one: Participant (18 & over) Parent Guardian Senior (60+) I prefer NOT to receive quarterly emails from Parks and Recreation notifying me of registration deadlines and special events or programs. Page 4 – City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Visit our Parks and Recreation website at www.santacruzparksandrec.com Visit our Facebook page at Facebook.com/CityofSantaCruzParksandRecreation Summer 2013 Activity Guide – Page 5 Special Events OMEGA NU’S 23RD ANNUAL WOODIES ON THE WHARF DUCKY DERBY & CARNIVAL Santa Cruz Wharf Omega Nu, in cooperation with the City of Santa Saturday, June 22, 2013 Cruz Parks and Recreation Department, will 10:00 am - 4:00 pm hold its 23rd Annual Ducky Derby and Carnival The scenic Santa Cruz Wharf is the perfect setting for a celebration in Friendship Gardens at Harvey West Park of the surf spirit and classic surf wagons. More than 175 pre-1950's on Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 10:30 am to “woodies” line the wharf. Music, T-shirts, memorabilia and prize 3:30 pm. Admission is FREE. There are lots of drawings will add to the fun. Presented by the Santa Cruz Woodies carnival games, prizes, food and entertainment and co-sponsored by KPIG 107.5 FM, Santa Cruz Weekly, the Wharf for the whole family. Association and the City of Santa Cruz. Free bike valet. Visit www. santacruzwharf.com or call 831-420-5273. FREE! The event will be a fun-filled day of activities for children and adults, with exciting duck races held throughout the day. The highlight of the ENTER A TEAM IN THE ALOHA CELEBRITY RACES! festivities will be the racing of over 10,000 rubber ducks in several These short-course outrigger races set for Sunday, August 18 at the races down a 75-yard specially created waterway and the day will Santa Cruz Wharf are designed especially for new or novice end with the announcement of the many winners. There are more paddlers. You provide four people and we will provide a stroker, than 100 fabulous prizes to be won including trips, savings bonds steersperson, canoe and instruction to start you racing. The and gift certificates from many local businesses. $100.00 entry fee ($120.00 after August 1) includes 4 T-shirts. 1st through 3rd place teams will receive awards. Proceeds ben- You can “adopt” your rubber ducks by calling 831-479-4070 or efit the Pu Pu O'Hawaii Outrigger Canoe Club. Entry forms are picking up “adoption” forms at the Parks and Recreation Office, available in the Parks and Recreation Office, 323 Church Street. 323 Church Street. Ducks can be adopted throughout the day Applications for booth space at the Polynesian Festival are also available for vendors, exhibitors, Polynesian cultural groups and on April 27th at a booth located in the carnival area of Harvey West ocean-related organizations. Check out the wharf website at www. Park for as long as the ducks are available. The ducks race rain or santacruzwharf.com or call 831-420-5273. shine. For more information visit www.duckyderbysantacruz.com. JAPANESE CULTURAL FAIR Mission Plaza Saturday, June 8, 2013 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Mission Plaza overflows with the celebration of Japanese music, traditional dance, food and crafts at this popular annual festival. Powerful drummers, the San Francisco Taiko Dojo, thrill the au- dience, along with storytellers, martial arts demonstrations and healing arts vendors. Sushi, noodles and green tea ice cream are always favorites. Call Chieko Yoshikawa, 831-462-4589. FREE! JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION IN LAUREL PARK Saturday, June 15, 2013 Noon - 5:00 pm Louden Nelson Community Center + Laurel Park Join us for delicious soul food, craft booths, kids activities, amazing music and moving speakers. A long-held tradition among African Americans, Juneteenth is a special day for anyone who believes in freedom and equality for all people. FREE! Catch the aloha spirit in the outrigger races. Basketball Skills Contest – As part of the Juneteenth celebration, Parks and Recreation staff will lead kids and adults in fun, basketball skills-oriented games. • 3-Point Shoot Out • Skills Challenge • Team Shooting Competition Sign up at the Louden Nelson Community Center at 301 Center Street or call 831-420-6177. Learn more at www.nelsoncenter.com. Page 6 – City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Visit our Parks and Recreation website at www.santacruzparksandrec.com July is Parks and Recreation Month KAISER PERMANENTE ARENA TOUR July 12, Friday, 11:00 am - Noon 140 Front St Tour the new sports arena, “Home of the Santa Cruz Warriors”! No reservations required. FREE! TEEN GLOW IN THE DARK BEACH VOLLEYBALL July 12, Friday, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Main Beach Volleyball Courts Show up for glow-in-the-dark volleyball with music and fun under the stars on the beach. Teen Center staff will be on hand to or- ganize games and officiate. Glow-in-the-dark net and volleyballs will be provided. Glow necklaces or bracelets for all players. Call 831-420-5337. FREE! FREE REC SWIM DAY AT HARVEY WEST POOL July 14, Sunday, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Harvey West Pool GAME DAY Everybody in the pool! Rec swim is free on July 14 in honor of Parks July 6, Saturday, 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm and Recreation Month. Come enjoy one of the most beautiful pools Louden Nelson Community Center in the area and bring the family for an afternoon of fun. FREE! 301 Center St If you’re a gamer, this is the event for you! Players can bring games INTRODUCTION TO EMMA MCCRARY TRAIL of their own or join a game group. Groups that are accepting players July 19, Friday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm are designated by a brightly colored cone. This event happens the Pogonip first Saturday of each month. FREE! Meet at Pogonip entrance at Clubhouse Dr Enjoy the city’s newest multi-use trail in Pogonip. Join Chief Park STAND-UP PADDLE CLINIC Ranger Heather Reiter for this scenic 1.5 mile out-and-back hike WITH CLUB ED SURF SCHOOL Bring comfortable walking shoes and plenty of water. FREE! July 7, Sunday, 10:00 am - Noon Cowell Beach DOWNTOWN TREE WALK Come join us and check out Stand-Up Paddling (aka SUP). It’s July 20, Saturday great exercise, a new way of enjoying the water, and too much Downtown Santa Cruz fun not to try! This clinic will introduce you to SUP fundamentals, Meet at City Hall Courtyard at 9:00 am etiquette, equipment design, function, safety, maneuvering and See Santa Cruz’s most unique and grandest trees on a tour with the proper paddling techniques for kids 10 years old and up. Adults City’s urban forester, Leslie Keedy. No reservations required. FREE! are welcome too! Bring bathing suits, wetsuits, and give it a go! Meet at the blue Club Ed beach trailer, on Cowell Beach on the WACKY WATER FUN IN LAUREL PARK right side of the Santa Cruz Wharf. Please email or call to reserve July 20, Saturday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm your spot, [email protected] or 831-464-0177.