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July Is Parks and Recreation Month!

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  • Introduction: Join us in the month of July for these FREE activities to celebrate July Is Parks and Recreation Month!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join us in the month of July for these FREE activities to celebrate July is Parks and Recreation Month!

 
Tag us in your activity posts! Use #JulyIsParksAndRecMonth

 

Saturday, July 2nd                                                   Sign up for a Beach Clean-Up Day

 

Mayor Brunner  Saturday, August 6th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

   Vice Mayor Watkins   Sunday, July 31st, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

        Councilmember Meyers Saturday, July 23rd, 8 a.m.-10 a.m.

                 Councilmember Cummings Saturday, July 30th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

                                Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson  Sunday, August 7th, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.

             Councilmember Brown Saturday, August 13th, 8 a.m.-10 a.m.

                                                                     

Friday, July 8th, 1:00pm -3:00 pm                  Cheer on Junior and Little Guards during the Big Swim!

We invite the public to come down to the Wharf to cheer on our Little and Junior Guards as they swim from the landing dock to the beach.

                                                                          

Saturday, July 9th, 9:00am-12:00pm             Archery Demo Day at the DeLaveaga Santa Cruz Archery Range

                                                                             (For details call 831-420-5270 or email zebraperch@gmail.com)

 

Friday, July 15th                                                Backstage Civic Tour at the Civic Auditorium

                                                                             (For details & registration visit SantaCruzCivic.com)

 

Friday, July 15th, 8:00pm-10:00pm                Teen Glow-In-The-Dark Beach Party at Main Beach

 

Saturday, July 16th, 1:00pm-3:00pm              Day In the Park at Laurel Park

 

Tuesday, July 19th, 9:00am-12:00pm             Ping Pong Tournament at Depot Park Freight Building

                                                                              (All Comers Round Singles Tournament)

 

Thursday, July 21st, 9:00am-12:00pm           Ping Pong Tournament at Depot Park Freight Building

                                                                             (All Comers Round Singles Tournament)

  

Saturday, July 23rd                                            Sign Up for a Beach Clean-Up Day

 

Mayor Brunner  Saturday, August 6th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

     Vice Mayor Watkins   Sunday, July 31st, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

         Councilmember Golder Sunday, July 17th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

          Councilmember Meyers Saturday, July 23rd, 8 a.m.-10 a.m.

                   Councilmember Cummings Saturday, July 30th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

                                  Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson  Sunday, August 7th, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.

               Councilmember Brown Saturday, August 13th, 8 a.m.-10 a.m.

 

Saturday, July 30th, 9:00am                           Tree Walk with City's Aborist. Meet at City Hall courtyard

                                                                            (No restrooms, 2.5 hour walk. Call 831-420-5270 to sign-up)

 























 

 

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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