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Santa Cruz Mineral & Gem show

Rock, Gem, Mineral, Fossil, and Jewelry show in Santa Cruz, April 23 and 24 at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Center and Church Street.

Open from 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. $6 admission, $1.00 off with ad from Good Times or printed from web page (www.scmgs.org). Scouts in uniform free with paid adult.
SCMGS is an all-volunteer non-profit dedicated to promoting earth sciences, gemology, and lapidary education.

The show will have displays of award-winning rocks, minerals, carvings, and jewelry. There will be world-class sellers of everything rock, gem, bead, fossil, and jewelry related. Don’t miss this event! There will be gold panning and geode cutting. Kids love the treasure wheel, take a spin and win a prize. See a display of amazing fluorescent rocks and minerals, and more!
Mark your calendar today for April 23rd and 24th at the Civic. Remember to check their website, www.scmgs.org. Download your coupon now. 

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2025 Clam Chowder Cook-Off Winners- Congratulations!

Amateur Competition Results – Saturday, February 22, 2025

Best Boston Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: The Silence of the Clams
🥈 2nd Place: Millie’s Best Boston
🥉 3rd Place: All Clams Matter

Best Manhattan Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: Little Neck Rex
🥈 2nd Place: Dragonmama’s Portuguese Red
🥉 3rd Place: Clam Halen

People’s Choice Winners

Boston: 🏆 4 Men and a Clam – 395 votes
Manhattan: 🏆 The Pink Flamingos – 397 votes

Most Tasted

🥇 1st Place: Silence of the Clams – 1,656 tastes
🥈 2nd Place: 4 Men and a Clam (Boston)
🥉 3rd Place: Bloody Brilliant Chowder

Best Booth Theming

🥇 1st Place: The Silence of the Clams
🥈 2nd Place: Rocky Horror Clam Show
🥉 3rd Place: The Krusty Klam

Professional Competition Results – Sunday, February 23, 2025

Best Boston Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: The Rustic Table
🥈 2nd Place: The Point Kitchen and Bar
🥉 3rd Place: Ideal Bar and Grill

Best Manhattan Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: Seascape Golf Club: Masters Edition
🥈 2nd Place: Redwood Sluggers
🥉 3rd Place: Bearded Clams Unite

People’s Choice Winners

Boston: 🏆 Ideal Bar and Grill – 520 votes
Manhattan: 🏆 Redwood Sluggers – 590 votes

Most Tasted

🥇 1st Place: Ideal Bar and Grill – 2,405 tastes
🥈 2nd Place: Dominican Oaks
🥉 3rd Place: Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge

Best Booth Theming

🥇 1st Place: Seascape Golf Club: Masters Edition
🥈 2nd Place: Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge
🥉 3rd Place: Chowder Slugs/Redwood Sluggers