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April 4, 2011

Free Home Disaster & Emergency Preparedness Workshop

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Get the information you need to prepare your home and family!

The city of Watsonville invites you to attend one of the four Community Disaster Preparedness Workshops that will be offered in April & May of 2011.

Workshops are free!

Please share with the public, for more information contact Neighborhood Services at 763-5678.

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February 3, 2011

Improve the quality of life in Watsonville -Become a Post Incident Team (PIT) Volunteer-

The Watsonville Police Department, Parks and Community Services Department, Neighborhood Services Division invite you to attend the upcomint Post Incident Team Training on Saturday, March 5, 2011.

For more information or to register, please call the

Neighborhood Services Division at 763-5678.

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September 28, 2009

Please share with everyone you know!

For more information on CROP Hunger Walk visit www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer

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March 24, 2009

Census 2010

Did you know that every 10 years, a census of our population is conducted?
The results determine how federal funds are spent in our community on things like roads, schools and medical services, as well as representation in government.
The City of Watsonville invites you to a
CENSUS KICKOFF CELEBRATION
on Wednesday, April 1st
from 4:30-6:30pm at the City Plaza.
This is a free family event with census information, music, food, prizes and children’s activities.
Call the City of Watsonville,
Neighborhood Services Division at 763-5678
if you would like to participate in this event.

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March 6, 2008

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Saturday, March 29, 2008
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!!
CALL Linscott Charter School
to sign up NOW!!
728-6301

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February 13, 2008

Would you like to learn about Methamphetamine?

The Santa Cruz Meth Project &
City of Watsonville Neighborhood Services Division
invite you to attend a

Watsonville community meeting on Methamphetamine
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Marinovich Community Center
120 Second Street, Watsonville

Please join us for this important community meeting where we will:
  • Identify issues around methamphetamine in the Watsonville community

  • Discuss solutions and next steps

Meeting will be conducted in English & Spanish

Childcare will be available at the meeting

http://www.santacruzmeth.org/

If you have questions, please contact:

Shebreh Kalantari: 831-465-2207 skalantari@unitedwaysc.org

The Santa Cruz Meth Project is a partnership between Santa Cruz County Friday Night Live Partnership, Together for Youth, and Rotary of Santa Cruz

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January 17, 2008

City of Watsonville Neighborhood Services New Site

The Neighborhood Services Division is moving to 37 Davis Ave., Freedom. An Open House for city staff & community partners will be held on January 29 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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September 6, 2007

The City of Watsonville, Save Our Shores and the California Coastal Commission would like to invite you to be part of this year’s Coastal Cleanup Day.

When:
Saturday, September 15th, 2007
Time:
9:00 a.m. to Noon

Need Community Service Hours?
Then come to River Park and your participation will be counted as community service hours.

Watsonville Clean Up Sites

Pajaro River
Meet at River Park, 100 East Front Street

Sunset State Beach
Take West Beach Street past the Red Roof Inn; keep going straight until you reach San Andreas Road; turn right and keep going until you reach Sunset Beach Road (look out for State Park Signs); turn left and keep going until you come to the end of the road.

Struve Slough
Meet at the entrance of the Pajaro Valley High School, 500 Harkins Slough Rd

Palm Beach
Take West Beach Street past the Red Roof Inn; follow West Beach Street approximately two miles westbound until you come to the end of the road.

Come, participate and enjoy a delicious lunch for all volunteers at River Park.
Parking will be free at all cleanup sites.
Cleanup materials will be provided.

For more information, pleae contact 831-462-5660 or visit http://www.saveourshores.org/ , you may also contact Neighborhood Services at 831-763-5678

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August 2, 2007

National Night Out

National Night Out is an annual event where the community and police unite against crime. On Tuesday, August 7, 2007, the Watsonville Police Department and Neighborhood Services, a division of the Parks and community Services Department, are sponsoring Watsonville’s tenth year of coming out to show its unity against crime.

The goals of National Night Out are to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships, and send a message to criminals that neighborhood sare organized and fighting back.

The neighbors from River Park, Mona Lisa and Potter’s House
invite you to join the fun
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
3:00 t0 8:00 p.m.
River Park
100 East Front Street, Watsonville
We will have:
Information tables, food, games, music and much more
This is a free family event, everyone is welcome.
For more information, contact the staff at Neighborhood Services, 831-763-5678.

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July 24, 2007

Operation Recreation

Hello everyone!

“In celebration of July as Parks and Recreation Month, the City of Watsonville Parks and Community Services Department presents “OPERATION RECREATION”. This in an opportunity for local businesses, non-profit groups, families and friends to come out, have fun, win prizes and enjoy recreation. Teams of three participants will compete in several recreation pentathlon activities. Activities include Football Toss, Tricycle Race, Wheel Barrel Obstacle Course, Sack Race and more. Grab two co-workers or friends and sign up today! Event will be held at the City Plaza this Friday, July 27th from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Sign ups available on site or you can download your registration form at http://www.watsonvillerec.com/

Please return your team registration to our Office Assistants at the Youth Center located at 30 Maple Avenue. For more information, call 768-3240.

Hope to see you there!

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