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Expect Fireworks on July 3 (With Your Help) By Donna Lind, Mayor, City of Scotts Valley
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cotts Valley is looking forward to the return of the many special events and activities the community has enjoyed prior to the past two years. When the pandemic hit, Scotts Valley was forced to close the Parks and Recreation Division and also the various programs and events. As we work to bring back local programs and activities, there is enthusiasm and much work to be done. In recognizing Earth Day, Scotts Valley is hosting a Community Park Clean Up Day April 23 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. We’re planning a fun family morning of community service while we give our parks some love! Signup on EventBrite. com for the project you want to help with: • Mac Dorsa Park: Gazebo Repaint with Mayor Donna Lind: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ scotts-valley-volunteer-parks-daymac-dorsa-tickets-293409123587 • Linear Park: Weed Clearing with Vice Mayor Jim Reed: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ scotts-valley-volunteer-parks-daylinear-park-tickets-293469032777 • Skypark: Tree Planting & Fence Repair with Councilmembers Derek Timm & Randy Johnson: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ scotts-valley-volunteer-parks-dayskypark-tickets-292662069127 One of the Community activities that
Equestrians carry the U.S. flag and the California flag. we’re working to bring back is the Scotts Valley 4th of July Fireworks Celebration & Parade. This wonderful family event was founded by the Scotts Valley Park Advocates over 25 years ago. Preparation traditionally began a year in advance. Due to the pandemic, the Fireworks celebration had been canceled the past two years. We’re excited to bring this favorite family event back for 2022! Initially, there was uncertainty the Fireworks celebration could be returned. No preparation was possible until two months ago.
Photo Credit: Donna Lind
A challenge was the Scotts Valley Park Advocates who’d provided the Fireworks Celebration, disbanded in the past two years. It’s hoped that a new Park Advocates nonprofit can be reformed. Although this can’t happen for this year’s celebration, if you are interested in becoming a part of the SV Park Advocates, please contact me. It’s a great opportunity to support local parks & recreation and be part of the future! “Fireworks” page 10
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