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Magical Santa Claus experience comes to the Fruit Market this Christmas!

Santa and his playful elves will be based in the former Humber Fruit Brokers building on Humber Street.

The experience is being supported by Wykeland Beal, the joint venture development company of Wykeland Grou p and Beal Homes working in partnership with Hull City Council to transform the Fruit Market.

Wykeland Beal has teamed up with Redland Events to welcome Father Christmas to the Fruit Market. They left out some mince pies at the Humber Fruit Brokers building at 66-68 Humber Street and Santa’s crew duly made a midnight visit to check the venue out, leaving a message to say they’d be back with their boss at the end of November!

Natalia Cleary, Wykeland and Fruit Market Culture and Events Manager, said: “We’re really excited that Santa Claus has decided to make the Fruit Market his festive headquarters and is calling on local families to help him and his elves get all the presents ready for Christmas delivery.

“This will be a magical and unforgettable Christmas experience and great fun for children and grown-ups alike.

“We’re bringing the magic of Christmas to the Fruit Market and spreading a big sprinkling of festive cheer to celebrate this special time of year.”

Jack Mangan of Redland Events said: “Hull has never had something quite like The Santa Claus Experience. It’s more than a visit to a grotto – the audiences will be part of the magic, learning the elves’ routines and helping to save Christmas. It’s about the whole family sharing in an experience together.

“After a year when cheer has been hard to come by, we’re excited to be partnering with Wykeland Beal for this event. With their support, we’re bringing the festive spirit back to Hull!”

Four daytime performances are planned each day on November 27 th and 28 th and December 4 th , 5 th , 11 th , 12 th , 18 th , 19 th , 20 th , 21 st , 22 nd , 23 rd and 24 th at the Humber Fruit Brokers building.

Tickets cost £15 per child (including gift bag) and £5 for adults (including free mulled wine and festive treat).

As well as the daytime performances, the Humber Fruit Brokers venue will also welcome adults for evening entertainment throughout December. Revellers should look out for announcements on social media of festive events that are perfect for office parties and nights out, including a comedy Christmas quiz and karaoke with Bad Santa.

For full details of The Santa Claus Experience click here.

Make sure you don’t miss out on this magical Christmas adventure by booking your visit here.

• Redland Events has a wealth of experience entertaining people in Hull through the well-established Escape Rooms Hull in the town centre. The Redland Events team have also written and directed Christmas events throughout Yorkshire, including at the Flamingo Land resort and the famous North Yorkshire Moors Railway Santa Express, but this is the first time they are bringing their mix of performance and Christmas magic to their home town.

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Christmas lights, markets and events… Why Hull City Centre is the place to be this festive season

• Fri 24 November, 2023

Dave Bushnell

• Fri 24 Nov, 2023
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Hull’s city centre is set to be a hub of festive cheer this Christmas, as it transforms into a winter wonderland with an array of events and activities. 

After the big Christmas light switch-on and the Santa’s parade last week, the city centre is now sparkling and ready for the festive season with even more celebrations taking place this weekend. 

This Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November, Hull Museums Quarter will host the Victorian Christmas Event & Market , offering a nostalgic journey into the past with traditional crafts and seasonal treats. Alongside this, the Trinity Festival Rebooted will fill the city’s pubs and bars with live music, creating a perfect blend of historic charm and contemporary festivity.

As December arrives, shoppers will be delighted by the Princes Quay Saturday Christmas Market opening on 2nd December, and the Good Things Christmas Market on Humber Street on 3rd December. These markets, along with the Christmas Craft & Flea Market at Hull Minster on 2nd December, present a perfect opportunity for finding unique gifts and indulging in festive delights.

Hull Minster will also host several other events, including the City Of Hull Brass Band Christmas Concert on 3rd December, the Christmas Tree Festival from 5th to 16th December, and Carols by Candlelight on 10th December. The festive atmosphere is further enhanced by Hull’s Christmas lights, now switched on, casting a magical glow over the city.

For family entertainment, the Santa Claus Showtime 2023 at Trinity Market, starting from 25th November every Thursday, along with Santa’s Grottos at the Prospect Centre and Princes Quay, are sure to delight the young and young at heart. 

Additionally, Hull Truck Theatre’s Christmas Panto Pinocchio , along with upcoming shows Princess and the Frog from 13th December and Snowmen on 5th & 6th January, and Hull New Theatre’s Christmas Panto Cinderella starting 16th December, promise memorable theatrical experiences.

The Holiday Inn Hull Marina adds a unique flavour to the festivities with its Murder 57: Murder Under The Mistletoe party on 7th December. For those who enjoy late-night shopping, Princes Quay, St Stephen’s, and other retailers offer an extended shopping experience every Thursday.

Hull City Hall is not to be missed, with a lineup of shows including Fairytale of New York 2023 on 2nd December, City Carols on 10th December, and several other festive performances. St Mary’s on Lowgate is also hosting the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on 29th December, offering a serene and reflective end to the festive season.

Additionally, free Christmas workshops in Hepworth Arcade every Saturday, starting 2nd December, followed by street entertainers and live ice carving demonstrations, are a great way to engage in creative activities and experience the festive atmosphere.

Aglow with Christmas lights and brimming with activities and events, VisitHull extend a warm invitation to everyone to join in with Hull city centre’s celebrations and make this festive season a memorable one.

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Best Christmas events 2022 in Hull and East Yorkshire - from magical Santa experience to pantos

There is something for everyone this coming festive season

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The countdown is on and Christmas will soon be here. Shops have been stocking up with festive goodies for a while and local attractions have spent months planning their seasonal offering.

The cost of living crisis means money will be tighter for many families this Christmas season. It could be that people will plan just the one Christmas activity to partake in, rather than the series of events that they would normally be marking on the calendar.

With the restrictions placed on everyone by the pandemic, over the past couple of years, and moves now towards a more normal Christmastime, there is plenty in the offing for families to choose from. Some events will be free to attend, helping those whose budgets are stretched but still want the kids to enjoy that magical festive feeling.

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Other events, such as a visit to the pantomime, obviously have costs attached but many folk will believe it is worth foregoing some of the other non-essential luxuries associated with Christmas to have one big fun blowout to mark the season. Here is a selection of Christmas events in and around the Hull area for you to choose from.

Stately Christmas – Burton Agnes Hall

Visit the Elizabethan stately home of Burton Agnes Hall, at Burton Agnes, and find it decorated with original, handmade decorations. Younger visitors will enjoy locating the handmade felt snowman doll hidden in each room by the Cunliffe-Lister children.

Follow a trail of giant, hand-carved and painted candy canes in the woodland – there are 24 to find, one for each day of advent. When dusk falls, Christmas light-strewn topiary bushes, glowing fireplaces and twinkling lights in every room of the house will add to the festive atmosphere, while wood-fired pizzas, spiced hot drinks and home-baked cakes will be among the treats available. November 14 to December 23

Cobwebs and cream teas – Burton Constable Hall

Enjoy a seasonal look behind the scenes of Burton Constable Hall, near Sproatley. Join one of the expert guides and discover the cellars, attics, rooftops and everything else in-between, not normally on show to the public, followed by a festive cream tea in the Stables Kitchen café. Immerse yourself in a country house decked with holly, seasonal greenery and splashes of festive colour for Christmas, including the latest exhibition, A Different World Through the Eyes of the Travelling Chichesters. November 19 to December 18

Christmas Adventure – Let Loose!

It’s all happening at Let Loose! Adventure Park this Christmas season. As well as a chance to visit Santa in his Magical Grotto, there’s a Winter Wonderland roller arena for ages seven-plus, an hour of festive roller disco skating, with Christmas treats and hot chocolate on offer. There is a Christmas shop, outside games and a Nativity scene to bring the true magic of Christmas to life. Weekends from November 26 to December 24 and all of Christmas week

Family Christmas show – Cherry Burton

The Marvellous, Mystical Musical Box from Badapple Theatre Company is being brought to Cherry Burton village hall by Cherry Burton Arts. Written by Kate Bramley with songs from Sony award-winner Jez Lowe, the audience can expect a host of magical puppet creatures, splendid songs, tall tales and jolly jokes in a story about a girl on a snowy Christmas Eve discovering an old music box in a loft – with enchanting results. Saturday, December 20, 7.30pm

Magical Santa Experience – Sledmere House

Fun for all the family, this event includes chance to explore the Christmas Village, meeting all the animals, playing festive games and crafting some items for Christmas, before an exciting meeting with Santa. Enjoy a festive tractor and trailer ride to see the beautiful herd of red deer, visit the walled garden, grounds, rare breed farm park and adventure play area and shop at the Christmas Barn. November 26 and 27, December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 and 19 to 23

Winter Woodland – Sewerby

Sewerby Hall and Gardens presents a free-flowing walk filled with lights and sound to create a stunning party atmosphere in the woods, the emphasis being firmly on fun. See what the mischievous woodland elves have been getting up to outside the toymakers’ workshop – playing, crafting, and dancing with the reindeer. Sewerby Hall itself will be filled with Christmas decorations, lights and trees, and the cheeky elves will be hiding in the rooms. There will also be a new exhibition in the house, “Elves – not just for Christmas”. December 9 to 23 (only midweek tickets now available)

Friends’ Festive Evening - Burton Constable

In the Great Hall at Burton Constable Hall, the Friends of Burton Constable will be delivering talks, carols and tours surrounded by Christmas splendour. There will be a wine bar and nibbles. A talk will be given by Philippa Wood, curator, on “The Wonderful World of William Constable”. Thursday, December 1, 7.30pm

Cinderella – Beverley Memorial Hall

Beverley Musical Theatre's pantomime is the favourite of them all. Come and see if Cinders gets to the ball or if the Ugly Sisters can stop her. A chance for plenty of audience participation when laughs, singing and shouting are all part of the panto fun. November 26 and 27; December 2 to 4, including Saturday matinees

Lights Night – Hull city centre

All the excitement of the Christmas lights switch-on and the start of late-night shopping comes to Hull. Queen Victoria Square is the place to be for the traditional countdown to throwing the switch.

In previous years there has been entertainment and food vendors available on the night - a firework finale will form part of the celebration this year, weather permitting.

Tying in with the lights night excitement, St Stephen's shopping centre is hosting a free Christmas concert, from 5pm to 8pm, featuring performances from Collingwood Primary School, local tribute act The Beautiful Couch and Carrie Martin. Thursday, November 17

Christmas lights switch-on – Beverley

Nineties pop stars and a seven-minute fireworks spectacular will be the highlights of the Christmas lights switch-on at Flemingate in Beverley. Tina Barrett and Bradley McIntosh, of S Club All-stars, will be singing live, along with Luke Does Bublé, the country's leading Michael Bublé tribute act. Funfair rides, food stalls and a roaring fire pit as the Christmas Tipi Flemingate returns, will all be part of the festive entertainment, with many of the shops staying open for late-night trading. November 18, from 5pm

Santa Run – East Yorkshire

Children across Hull and East Yorkshire are invited to don their Santa hats and boots to help support Dove House Hospice this December by taking part in the Santa Run fundraiser. The Santa Run is simply a sponsored walk, run or tip-toe (or perhaps a combination of all three) organised in a location and over a distance of the organiser’s choice. There is no minimum sponsorship requirement - each and every pound raised will help to ensure Dove House Hospice can continue to provide its specialised care for patients at Christmas time. Email [email protected] or call 01482 785743. Throughout December

The Pirates of Christmas Island - East Riding Libraries

A new festive family musical coming to your local library with the message, "If we don’t treasure the world, there'll be no treasure left to find”. She Productions comes to the rescue to stop this Christmas being “rubbish”. Ten-year-old Sammy has moved to a new house, in a new town, far away from her favourite person in the world, her granny. The only good thing is that she is now much closer to Christmas Island, a mystical pirates’ haven, just off the coast of Spurn Point. With the help of pirate royalty, and an encounter with some marooned jellyfish, Sammy uncovers the sorrows of the sea and the truth about the island that kept on giving. Recommended for children aged four-plus, the musical will be touring East Riding Libraries. December 1 to 24

Robin Robin Adventure Trail – Bempton

RSPB Bempton Cliffs plays host to the returning Robin Robin Adventure Trail this festive season. Celebrate your inner robin and complete the trail, during which you will learn to sing like a robin, find your own superpower and use all your senses to connect with the robin within. There is also a Robin Robin storytelling day, including decorating your own Christmas decoration and hot drinks, on December 20, 11am. November 26 to January 6

William’s Christmas Experience – North Cave

Experience the magic of Christmas at William’s Den - Father Christmas and his cheeky elves will star in William’s unmissable Christmas show, choose a present in the Christmas Cottage and meet Bauble the Baker, who will be getting creative with homemade gingerbread biscuits and helping children to decorate their own to take home. You can also toast marshmallows over the fire, play in the indoor den, explore the outdoor adventure park and enjoy a reindeer trail. December 3 to 24

Lord Mayor’s Christmas tree festival – Hull

See all the trees beautifully decorated by businesses and organisations for the Lord Mayor’s Christmas tree festival, on display in Hull Minster. The event supports the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund. Tuesday, November 29 to Saturday, December 17

A Dickensian Christmas – Hull City Hall

Toast the Christmas spirit with Charles Dickens and celebrate the very best of Victorian carols, classics and a selection of readings from Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, at Hull City Hall. The concert will be conducted by Mark Edwards, who will lead the Canzonetta Choir and London Concert Brass, during this very special evening. December 17, 7.30pm

A Christmas Carol – Hull Truck Theatre

On a cold Christmas Eve, four spirits conspire to show Ebenezer Scrooge the error of his ways. This thrilling adaptation of Dickens’ classic Christmas ghost story is set in Hull. British Sign Language will be embedded into the production and visually impaired audiences will be able to access the show via an audio described performance on Tuesday, December 20, 7pm. November 25 to December 31

Jack and the Beanstalk – Hull New Theatre

Join pop and musical theatre star Gareth Gates and Hull's favourite funny man Neil Hurst in the spectacular family pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk. Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to save the beautiful Princess, outwit the evil giant and win riches beyond his wildest dreams, and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime. December 10 to 31, with some signed and relaxed performances

Beauty and the Beast – Beverley

TaleGate Theatre’s Beauty and the Beast pantomime comes to the Parkway Cinema theatre stage over the festive season. Follow the beautiful Belle as she is trapped in an enchanted castle by a fearsome beast. Pop songs, magic and silliness fill this pantomime full of family fun. At the noon performance on Sunday, December 18, a BSL sign interpreter will be joining the cast; Parkway also aims to accommodate people on the autism spectrum, as well as those with communication difficulties and learning disabilities, with slight changes to the performance. Weekends of December 10 and 11 and 17 and 18; Tuesday to Saturday, December 20 to 24; Monday to Wednesday, December 26 to 28

Scandinavian Christmas Market - Hull

Hull's Danish Church/Nordic House on the corner of Ferensway and Osborne Street will host its annual Scandinavian Christmas Market and this year organisers have extended their schedule to include a live TV screening of the World Cup match between Denmark and France. Produce and products specially imported from Denmark, including herring, cheeses, pickles, sweets, biscuits and cakes, will be on offer, and there will also be festive Scandinavian candles, decorations and ornaments.

The volunteers will also present the Captain’s Table, preparing and selling Scandinavian food including open sandwiches, layer cake and coffee. Admission is £1, all the proceeds go towards maintaining the building. Saturday, November 26, 11am to 5pm.

'In Dulci Jubilo’ festive concert - Hull Minster

Eight local school and youth choirs will appear alongside the world-renowned Gabrieli Consort and Players in the magnificent surroundings of Hull Minster for a spectacular Christmas concert , "In Dulci Jubilo". The concert is part of Gabrieli Roar , a challenging training programme which invites young singers to perform alongside one of the UK's leading period music ensembles.

The programme is a collaboration between Gabrieli and a range of diverse English school and youth choirs, which helps young people from many backgrounds to develop a love of choral music, breaking down barriers and fostering the next generation of classical music lovers, concert-goers and musicians. The local choirs involved are Egglescliffe School Choir, St Georges Primary School, Hull Minster, Wold Academy, Hymers College Senior Chamber Choir, Maybury Primary School Choir, Highlands Primary Academy and Ainthorpe Primary School. Sunday, December 4, 7pm.

Cottingham Christmas Festival

Cottingham's full-on festive extravaganza will see the village centre buzzing with a host of seasonal activities to entertain all the family. Just some of the features listed are a variety of craft and Christmas stalls, festive entertainment including live music and a choir, and seasonal food and drink.

To add to the fun of the occasion, there will be a synthetic ice rink, where Father Christmas will be in attendance. Visitors to the event, organised by Cottingham Parish Council, can also look forward to meeting live reindeer, children’s funfair rides, a walk-in snow globe and Santa's sleigh photo opportunities. Sunday, December 4, 10.30am to 4.30pm

Jack, Mum & The Beanstalk - Hull Truck Theatre

Young audiences will be excited and inspired by Sam Caseley’s story of Jack, Mum & The Beanstalk, brought to life on stage at Hull Truck Theatre’s Godber Studio. This new festive adventure, inspired by the well-known tale, Jack and The Beanstalk, is for children aged three-plus and their families, with original music, costume and lighting and set design.

Leading the production as the much-loved Jack will be Levi Payne ( Teechers Leavers ’22) , alongside Lucy Litchfield, who will be playing Mum, Giant and Chicken. Wednesday, December 7 to Saturday, December 24

Gilbert’s Magical Christmas - Hull Savoyards

Hull Savoyards present a new Christmas musical written by John Lamb and featuring the music of Gilbert and Sullivan – Gilbert’s Magical Christmas. Enjoy some of your favourite Gilbert and Sullivan music and characters along with a mix of Christmas carols for the season.

Tickets available online at ticketsource.co.uk/hullsavoyards or on the door (subject to availability). Email [email protected] for further information. December 1, Bricknell Avenue Methodist Church; December 2, Cottingham Civic Hall; December 3, Tickton Little Theatre; December 10, Walkington Village Hall. All performances 7.30pm

Christmas festivities - St Stephen's

Christmas has arrived at St Stephen’s shopping centre, with a host of festivities for the whole family to enjoy. Visitors to the centre can enjoy popular seasonal treats, including Yorkshire pudding wraps, churros and German sausages, from the Christmas huts located at the front the centre, until early January.

There is a traditional funfair ride for the little ones and giant baubles in the centre, providing shoppers with the perfect opportunity for a festive selfie.

Dickensian Christmas Festival - Bridlington

Make a beeline for Bridlington’s Old Town for the return of its popular Dickensian Christmas Festival. The area around the Georgian High Street will enjoy an authentic festive atmosphere with around 40 stalls, including hot chestnuts, crafts and street food, a vintage street organ playing festive tunes and people in period costume.

Youngsters will be kept entertained with a selection of vintage children's rides and a visit from Father Christmas on his sleigh in the afternoon. Other entertainment will include the Coastal Voices Choir, Bridlington Pipe Band, Makara Morris Dancers and Beverley Garland Dancers; new Christmas lights will be twinkling throughout the Old Town and after dark you can follow the lights trail which shows off the beautifully decorated shop windows. Sunday, December 4, 10.30am to 4pm

Pocklington Christmas Festival

The festive event will bring stalls, music, rides and entertainment to the town. Pocklington Arts Centre will be open for drinks and there will be an opportunity to see Santa, while Pocklington Christmas tree festival will also be running in Pocklington All Saints' Church. Sunday, November 27, 1pm to 5pm

Christmas event - Pearson Park

Meet real reindeer visitors Dasher and Prancer, enjoy festive stalls and seasonal food, with entertainment by Victorian carol singers and the Saturday Singers with Clare Drury, all against the backdrop of Hull's Pearson Park. Saturday, December 10, 11am to 3pm

Breakfast with Santa - Home Farm

Come and join in a magical morning with Santa - the whole family are invited to breakfast with the big man in red at Brewers Fayre Home Farm, Ferriby Road, Hessle. You can book a one-hour slot between 9am and 11.30am. Every Saturday and Sunday in December and daily from December 19 to 24

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The Nantasket Carousel is a lovely, preserved old-fashioned carousel. My daughter really enjoyed it.

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The Paragon Carousel was open for 2 days at Christmas time & provides rides and a visit with Santa. There is also hot chocolate and cookies, a few things to buy & a silent auction, all to benefit the caroucel and the on going restoration. Very pleasent experience and opportunity to visit and support a historic treasure. If you like carousels try to make time to visit this one. Not sure when it is open again, check website.

They went all-out for Halloween! So many little "extras" that would make a child's eyes light up. And I notice they have restored more and more of the horses into really fine shape. Note: limited hours at this time of year (off season)

We attended a wedding held at the carousel. It was beautiful and family enjoyed a ride on the carousel with the bride and groom. Great fun.

This is a tradition for my family since the carousel began in1928. The adults seem to enjoy it as much as the OPchildren. For those of us who remember Paragoon Park it probably the first amusement we went on. To the older members of the family it brings back memories of a more inoccent time. The young children are amazed and the older ones want a horse that goes up and down and wishes it could go faster. Soon we will start the sixth generation enjoying this beautiful carousel. We have several photo albums a quite a few home movies of the wonderful times spent here in 88 years.

Took my grandchildren to Nantucket Beach for the day and ended here and the kids were so delighted.The carousel itself is quite old and has been in hull for years.

For carousel lovers, this is a must see. Some of the horses have been beautifully restored, while others show the effects of providing many fun turns over the years.

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A delegation of Santa Cruz students departed last week to visit Shingu, Japan. Shingu is Santa Cruz’s Sister City.

This fall will mark the 50th anniversary of Santa Cruz’s friendship with Shingu. Through the years the program has experienced many youth and adult exchanges.

The program selects 14 Santa Cruz city school student applicants to form a youth delegation to Shingu. Pairs of students stay in Japanese homes, and each day, the city of Shingu hosts cultural activities for them, such as visits to UNESCO world heritage shrines and temples. This year, the Santa Cruz students will also get to experience kimono wearing as well as making mochi, bento lunches and traditional Japanese sweets at local businesses in Shingu.

The mission of the Santa Cruz Sister Cities Committee is “To promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation — one individual, one community at a time.”

Later this year, Shingu will send a delegation of students to Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz delegate families will host them.

This year’s selected Santa Cruz delegates are Amara Anderson, Avery Schromm, Daisy Harlan, Daphne Bingham, Eliza McGuinness, Gillian Hull, Ginger Maxfield, Gradyn McKee, Joaquin Cervantes-Brewer, Layla Pasquini, Logan Franks, Marina Tucker, Matthew Salas and Nyaumi Duryea.

The chaperones are Adrienne Harrell, Chandra Donohue and Linda Snook.

Aptos High team dances to awards

The Aptos High School Dance Team continues to collect trophies and awards from its most recent competitions.

At the recently completed USA Nationals in Anaheim, the team placed in all five divisions and ranked second in the nation. The team took a sixth in Lyrical, a fourth in Pom, a fourth in Extra Small and a third in Hip Hop.

Individuals also were honored.

In Super Dance, Senior Amelia Valoroso placed 11th and sophomore Zoey Williams placed ninth. In the Solo Champion division, Bella Garvey placed seventh.

The awards keep coming for Garvey. The Aptos senior committed to dance next year for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats dance team. It was one of Garvey’s three Division I dance team offers this year.

On Feb. 17 at the Northern State Championship in San Jose, the team won all five categories it entered. The soloists also shined. Freshman Bryanna Diaz-Vasquez earned a first, sophomore Zoey Williams earned a first, Valoroso earned a second and Garvey took first.

On Feb. 3, the team won all five categories it competed in, earning them the first “clean sweep” in Aptos High history. The team’s soloists also had an amazing weekend. Valoroso earned a third place, Williams a second and Garvey took a first place.

Tanee Taylor and Alexis Valoroso coach the team.

Bank recognized

Independent Banker Magazine featured Santa Cruz County Bank as a Trailblazer, a designation given to community banks on the forefront of industry advances, according to a release from the bank.

The March issue spotlights the technology innovations, initiatives and upgrades implemented by the bank’s Digital Transformation Team, led by Krista Snelling, president and CEO.

With a deposit market share of 15.5%, the bank ranks fourth in Santa Cruz County, trailing only megabanks. Snelling noted that the bank’s strong performance reflects its strategy of investing in up-to-date technology to serve and therefore strengthen customer relations.

• Olivia Palma, of Aptos, has been named to the provost’s list for the fall 2023 semester at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

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• Paige Woods, of Ben Lomond, has been named to the provost’s list for the fall 2023 semester at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

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YESTERDAY’S WORD — KEELHAUL kale keel lake leak leek hake hale hall haul heal heel hell hula hulk hull alee allee

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RULES OF THE GAME:

1. Words must be of four or more letters.

2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.

3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.

4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.

Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at [email protected].

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