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SANTA CRUZ NEXT MISSION STATEMENT Santa Cruz Next is committed to providing a fun, hip and diverse environment to discuss issues affecting the next generation of our community. Next is non-partisan and promotes an open exchange of information, ideas and aspirations.
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July 5th Beach Cleanup Party We'll all probably do our share of beach partying on July 4th, right? Oh yeah. So, on Sunday, July 5th, its time to return the favor and help clean Twin Lakes Beach of the crazy amounts of trash, fireworks and empties that were left there on the 4th! Please join Santa Cruz NEXT and Save Our Shores for the annual July 5th Beach Clean Up Day!! That's right. For the second year, Santa Cruz NEXTers will be joining forces with other beach-loving Santa Cruzians to clean Twin Lakes Beach of the remnants from the prior night's crazy festivities. This beach is heavily impacted on the 4th, and it is crucial to remove all those spent fireworks, beer cans and other trash before it all ends up in the ocean. If you are only going to do beach clean up once a year, this is the day your help is most crucial! WHERE: Come to the sun deck adjacent to the restroom building on Twin Lakes at the end of 7th Ave (MAP). There we'll provide you with supplies and directions on what sections of the beach need to be covered.
WHEN: Sunday, July 5th. NEXT will be there handing out clean up supplies and organizing from 7 AM to 10:30 AM. We'll gladly take any time you can give, but the earlier you arrive, the more impact you will have on this heavily trashed beach! POST CLEAN UP PARTY! We'll thank the first 40 volunteers that show up by 9:30 AM with a free drink ticket for the post-cleanup party at the Crow's Nest! Join your fellow NEXTers on the upstairs deck of the Crow's Nest from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM!Thanks, NEXTers. This is honestly a couple of the most important hours you can volunteer each year in Santa Cruz. "Pack Your Trash" is not just a bumper sticker—it's a commitment that Santa Cruz has to keeping its beaches beautiful, and our ocean free of trash! If you have any questions please email info@santacruznext.org. Thanks, and see you Sunday morning!! NEXT MOVIE NIGHT PREMIER OF FOOD, INC Thanks to the two hundred of you who came out for the premier of FOOD, Inc at the Del Mar Theatre! The movie was a sell out, and we were very bummed to have to turn some people away at the door after the theatre filled up. Its a heck of a film, and those who have seen it take away a lot of surprising knowledge about the food industry in this country. Here's some photos of the evening. A huge THANK YOU to those who volunteered, to Del Mar Theatre, & our sponsors: Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing and Slow Food Santa Cruz Those guys rock. CRUZ DOWNTOWN MUCH?
We sure hope you do! Between great eating and drinking establishments, shopping, galleries, music venues, arts, movies, farmer's markets, special events and more, there is always a ton of stuff going on, day and night, in downtown Santa Cruz. But how to keep track of all the goings on? Well, the Downtown Association has taken care of that for you: Check out their Downtown Calendar of Events. Add it to your Favorites list and never miss another downtown event that you'd wish you had known about! Supporting our local businesses is where its at. Think Local First!THE SANTA CRUZ DERBY GIRLS Have you checked out a roller derby bout yet? If not, you are seriously blowing it. This is hardcore fun and as SC as it gets. Check out their new video below - it pretty much says it all.  The Girls' next bouts are: Saturday, June 27th at the SC Civic Auditorium versus Washington State's Jet City Rollergirls. Saturday, July 11th at the SC Civic Auditorium versus Derby Revolution of Bakersfield. Get yer tickets now! Did you know that the SC Derby Girls donate a portion of each bout's proceeds to a local non-profit? The team has also helped the community by other means such as collecting school supplies, cleaning beaches, and sponsoring needy families during the holiday season. In fact, all Santa Cruz Derby Girls volunteer time to benefit our community. Go support them - you'll find a new passion if you attend a match - guaranteed! VOLUNTEER CENTERS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
Are you looking for a way to make a difference in Santa Cruz? For over 40 years, the Volunteer Center has connected community members like you with non-profits who need volunteers. Whether you're looking for a one-day project or a long-term opportunity, their website is the key to finding volunteer opportunities that best fit your interests. Go surf their website for opportunities and help make Santa Cruz a better place! Leadership Santa Cruz County  Leadership Santa Cruz County is an outstanding program that helps develop the next generation of Santa Cruz leaders. LSCC gives you the opportunity to network with great people, build relationships among community leaders, and learn things about the Santa Cruz community that people who have lived here all their life don't know! The varied and intriguing lineup of programs and projects give you a back stage pass to all kinds of Santa Cruz places, groups and organizations.
2009 will be the 25th year of this dynamic program and approximately 1,000 individuals count themselves among LSCC alumni. If making lifelong friendships and having an impressive experience to add to your resume interest you - then you should apply now!
THANKS FOR COMING OUT TO OUR FIRST EVENT OF 2009 Santa Cruz NEXT kicked off its first event of 2009 at 101 Cooper space. Thank you to all who attended, volunteered and sponsored especially our primary sponsors Ow Properties and Santa Cruz Jobs.com! Great conversation, appetizers, drinks and connections flowed, and Professor Brad Barbeau of CSUMB gave a revealing presentation on the economy closing with a Santa Cruz focus. Santa Cruz is blessed with several excellent organizations that strive to promote the sustainability of our local economy - below are just a few. Check out their sites and find out everything that is going on! THINK LOCAL FIRST | DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION OF SANTA CRUZ TAKE OUR SURVEY For those of you who couldn’t make the festivities, please take a moment to fill out the 2009 NEXT Member Survey. The results of our annual member survey help shape SC NEXT’s focus each year to keep you inspired, informed and involved in the Santa Cruz Community! If you have indicated desire to volunteer in any fashion with SC NEXT, we thank you and will be in touch shortly.Santa Cruz Next Board NEXT has a new Board of Directors for 2009, and we’re excited about the enthusiasm and diverse talents that each member brings to the organization. Our Board members look forward to connecting with you and furthering the Mission of Santa Cruz NEXT. Welcome 2009-2011 Board Members: Jeffrey Kongslie, Chair CONTACT US PO Box 945, Santa Cruz, CA 95061 | info@santacruznext.org | ||
