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Hearts in the Parks Blood Drive
You can make a difference in someone else's life. Join our blood donation drive.
- Date: 04/16/2026 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Location: Civic Auditorium
307 Church Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060 - Introduction: Join Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation and the American Red Cross for a day of giving back at the Hearts in the Parks Blood Drive. Community members are invited to roll up their sleeves and help save lives by donating blood in a welcoming, park-filled atmosphere.
Join Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation and the American Red Cross for a day of giving back at the Hearts in the Parks Blood Drive. Community members are invited to roll up their sleeves and help save lives by donating blood in a welcoming, park-filled atmosphere. This event brings together neighbors, families, and friends to support a vital cause while enjoying the spirit of community connection. Every donation makes a difference—and every drop counts!
Register for your time slot here (coming soon)!
2025 Clam Chowder Cook-Off Winners- Congratulations!
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
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