Special Events


Mark your calendar for next year's Woodies on the Wharf,
Saturday, June 26, 2010.

MOVIES IN THE PARK
Saturdays, July 11 & 18
July 11: The Wizard of Oz
July 18: Kung Fu Panda
Area opens at 8:00 pm, movies start at 8:45 pm
Harvey West Park Stadium

Bring the family, blankets and beach chairs for outdoor movies in the park. FREE movies, music, games and face painting. GALS snack bar open for business. Call 420-5273.


7 Come 11 performs at Art on the Wharf, Sunday, July 19, 2009.

ART ON THE WHARF
Sunday, July 19, 2009
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Santa Cruz Wharf

Dozens of artists display original paintings, photography and other works in an outdoor showcase of arts and crafts and live jazz featuring 7 Come 11 and Wally's Swing World. The kids will enjoy balloons, easel art and face painting. Call 420-5273 or email: wharf@ci.santa-cruz.ca.us. Cost: FREE

ENTER A TEAM IN THE ALOHA CELEBRITY RACES!
These short course outrigger races set for Sunday, August 16, 2009 are designed especially for new or novice paddlers. You provide four people and we will provide a stroker, steersperson, canoe and instruction to start you racing. The $80.00 entry fee ($100.00 beginning August 1) includes 4 T-shirts. 1st - 3rd place teams will receive awards. Proceeds benefit the Pu Pu O'Hawaii Outrigger Canoe Club. Entry forms available in the Parks and Recreation Office, 323 Church Street. Applications for booth space available at the Polynesian Festival for vendors, exhibitors, Polynesian cultural groups and ocean-related organizations. Call 420-5273 or email: wharf@ci.santa-cruz.ca.us.

ALOHA CELEBRITY RACES &
POLYNESIAN FESTIVAL
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Races start 9 am
Festival starts 11 am
Santa Cruz Wharf

Designed especially for new and novice paddlers, the Celebrity races are a chance to discover the excitement of outrigger canoe racing. Join the fun or cheer for friends in the race. The Polynesian Festival follows with a taste of the tropics- fresh flower leis, Hawaiian shaved ice, Maori face painting, print making and dance performances. Co-sponsored by Pu Pu O'Hawaii Outrigger Canoe Club. Call 420-5273 or email: wharf@ci.santa-cruz.ca.us. Cost: FREE

HALLOWEEN ON THE WHARF
Saturday, October 31, 2009
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Santa Cruz Wharf

Little witches, goblins, and ghosts and their parents can enjoy safe and sane trick-or-treating at the Parks and Recreation Department’s Halloween celebration on the wharf. Treats for kids provided at wharf businesses. A costume contest from 4:00 to 5:00 pm and a photo booth at the wharf stage are all part of the fun. Call 420-5273 or email: wharf@ci.santa-cruz.ca.us. Cost: FREE

RESULTS OF THE 28TH ANNUAL
SANTA CRUZ CLAM CHOWDER COOK OFF

Saturday, February 21, 2009, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Best Professional Boston
1st Place – Blackboard Catering (Dukes of Hazzard Theme), Santa Cruz
2nd Place – Cabrillo College Culinary Arts, Aptos
3rd Place – Lil Biscuit House, San Mateo

Best Professional Manhattan
1st Place – Severino’s Grill, Aptos
2nd Place – Cabrillo College Culinary Arts, Aptos
3rd Place – Redwood Sluggers, UCSC

Best Individual Manhattan
1st Place – Little Kahuna Chowder, Brad Winding, Castro Valley
2nd Place – Grandma’s Clam Diggers, Salome Ponce, Aptos
3rd Place – Manhattan Mama, Kathy Cooper, Sacramento

Best Individual Boston
1st Place – Clam Halen, Brad Bishop, Santa Cruz
2nd Place – Rack of Clams, Tom Mietz, Santa Cruz
3d Place - Moms Clam Diggers, Salome Ponce, Aptos

Best Corporate
1st Place – Aegis of Aptos, Aptos
2nd Place – Draeger Construction, San Jose
3rd Place – Dominican Oaks, Santa Cruz

Most Original Team
Good Samaritan Hospital, San Jose

People’s Choice
Good Samaritan Hospital, San Jose

Sal DiNapoli Award
Continental Airlines

Most Tasted Overall
1st Place – Good Samaritan
2nd Place – Carmona’s BBQ Deli
3rd Place – Rosie’s Clam & Get It


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