Museum hosts Children’s Craft Fair this Saturday
This Small Business Saturday, the Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery, in partnership with the Small Business Development Center, invites the community to a special Children’s Craft Fair showcasing the creative talents of young local entrepreneurs.
On Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10am-1pm, the museum will transform into a vibrant marketplace where visitors can discover handmade items ranging from succulent displays to jewelry, art and more—all crafted by children ages 6 to 17.
With free admission, this family-friendly event offers a perfect opportunity to kick off holiday shopping while supporting the smallest and most creative businesses in town.
The craft fair is located in the Capitola Mall. For more information, visit sccmod.org.
Spring Lakes Park Choir plans Christmas concerts
The Spring Lakes Park Choir will be performing three identical Christmas concerts in December in the clubhouse at 225 Mt. Hermon Road in Scotts Valley.
Performances are scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 2pm; Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7pm; and Thursday, Dec. 5, at 2pm. The concerts will include traditional, contemporary, folk, sacred and secular music sung by the choir.
There is no charge to attend, but a donation box will be available to accept donations to help cover the choir expenses.
SVPD offers holiday crime prevention tips
Scotts Valley Police Department is offering some advice to community members for the holiday season to ensure everyone stays safe and enjoys this time of year. Following are a few tips to help avoid becoming a victim of a crime.
Shopping Tips: Even when rushed, stay alert to your surroundings and the people around you, and avoid shopping alone as there is safety in numbers. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash and be careful with your purse and/or wallet while shopping. When paying with credit cards, watch your card during transactions and regularly review your bank statements to ensure there are no fraudulent transactions. Lock your car and roll up your windows. Lock your purchases in the trunk where they are not visible. Remove valuables when you get home, and again, lock your car.
Home Security Tips: Double check that you have locked your house and windows when you leave each night.Do not leave large purchases near windows or doors that could be visible to passersby. Use automatic timers for exterior and interior lights as well as a TV or radio. Have a trusted neighbor pick up newspapers or mail if you are headed out of town for the Holidays. Consider notifying USPS to hold your mail while you are gone. Notify SVPD that you will be out of town and request residential security checks. This is a free service that this department offers to residents.
