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The PCS Newsletter

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Sports Leagues.
Facility Rentals.
Employment.
Volunteer.
Online Registration.
Youth and Adult Councils.
Departments Phone Numbers.
City Of Watsonville Web Site.

Commemorative Tree and Bench Program.
Learn about the PCS Department Commemorative Tree and Bench Program here.

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Visit the Watsonville Wetlands.
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Upcoming Activities and Announcements
Operation Recreation
July is Parks & Recreation month, and to celebrate, the City of Watsonville Parks & Community Services is hosting Operation Recreation! Make a team of 3 people and compete on Friday 7/25, 12-1:30pm.
English Flyer. Flyer en Espaņol.
Registration Form.
Summer Tennis Class
Summer tennis classes will be offered for ages 3-18 from 6/9-7/2 and 7/7-7/30.
Flyer.

Summer Aquatics Program
The aquatics program is back this summer. Swimming lessons will be offered at the new Watsonville High School swimming pool. Download the schedule and class descriptions here (PDF 6.2 K).

Summer Activity Guide
Download The Parks and Community Services Department Summer 2008 Activity Guide here (PDF 2.2 MB).
We welcome your comments about the activity guide. Please email them to us.
5th Annual Ramsay Skatepark Amateur Competition
Show off your skateboarding talents at our Annual Skateboarding Competition at Ramsay Park! Saturday 7/19, from 10a.m.-2:30p.m.
More information.
Hawaiian Luau
ALOHA! Join us as we celebrate Polynesian culture at the park. Marinovich Park will be transformed into a tropical paradise. Wednesday 7/23, from 5pm-8pm. More information.
Summer Camping Trip
Join us for a two-day, fun filled camping trip at Los Padres National Forest. If you enjoy hiking, swimming, and being outdoors this trip is for you! Friday - Saturday 7/25-7/26.
More information.
Glamour Girlz Workshop
We will host the first annual "Glamour Girlz Workshop" that will focus on essentials of beauty! If you are considering a profession in cosmetology, or simply enjoy the art, you do not want to miss this opportunity to take your skills to a new level! Thursday 7/31, 5p.m.-8p.m.
More information.
Skate Park Band Night
This is the 4th annual event of live bands performing at Ramsay Skate Park on Friday 8/22, 7-10pm. Helmets are required for everyone skating inside the skate park.
English Flyer. Flyer en Espaņol.
Nutritional Workshops
Each workshop will focus on one food group, followed by a cooking demonstration using the food groups of the day. More information.
Smoking Ban
All City parks, the Watsonville slough trail system and City sponsored events are now designated as Non-Smoking. More information.
Sports Leagues Schedules, Standings and Results
Check out the schedules, standings, and game results for the sports leagues offered by the Parks and Community Services Department. More information
Recreation Leaders
The Parks and Community Services Department is hiring Recreation Leaders, Sports Officials and Scorekeepers. If you are enthusiastic, conscientious and love to work with youth, we may have the job for you. See The City of Watsonville employment page for job descriptions.
Conflict Resolution
These ongoing sessions at the G.H.W.R. Youth Center are designed to help the community and center participants resolve their conflicts through discussions and not violence. Call 768-3240 for more information.
Flyer
Youth Council
For information about joining the Youth Council check out the Youth Council page here.
There are several PDF formatted documents on this web site. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them.

Facility Rentals
Do you need a place to host a family celebration, business meeting, community gathering, computer class, or carwash fundraiser? If so, the Parks and Community Services Department has a variety of facilities for rent. See the rental fee schedule here.
Environmental Science Workshop
Sponsored by The City of Watsonville Public Works & Utilities Department, this workshop is located in the Marinovich Community Center at 120 Second St.
Learn more about the workshop at www.ci.watsonville.ca.us/scienceworkshop.
Class Instructors
The City of Watsonville Parks and Community Services Department is looking for individuals who are interested in developing and teaching classes for youth and adults. If you have an area of expertise you would like to share with others, contact the Parks and Community Services Department at 768-3240.
Class Instructor Information Guide
Class Proposal Form

This web site is maintained by the following staff members of the PCS Department computer centers:
Eduardo Gutierrez-Perez, Alfredo Ibarra, Jessie Ortega and Carlos Ortega.