Terra Nova's Magical Mystery Show to Wow Audiences

Editor's Note: Welcome to "Week Ahead" a new column for Pacifica Patch that gives our readers essential information at a glance—places to go and things to do in Pacifica and the surrounding area. For most of us, I'm sure "try something new" or "find a new hobby" are high up on our to-do list. Patch helps you accomplish this with novel ways to change up your weekly routine with fun events, out-of-the-box programs and classes you've always wanted to try.

Tickets now Available for Pacifica's Castle Tours

Monday April 15; 9:00 pm 

Prints Old & Rare, 580 Crespi Dr, Pacifica, $25.00

Reservations are going fast for our limited tours of Pacifica's (Sam's) Castle the beautifully restored and refurbished Castle built by Henry McClosky situated above Sharp Park in Pacifica. The tours  include our knowledgeable docents, and entertaining ghosts, only available on these dates, Saturday and Sunday April 27 and 28...and the following weekend, May 4 and 5. 

For further information and reservations see the PHS website: PacificaHistory.org or call 650-359-5462. Tickets are also available at our monthly rummage sales on April 12 and 13 at the Little Brown Church at 1850 Francisco Blvd. from 9-4 pm, or at Prints Old and Rare in the Crespi Center.

Pacifica American Youth Soccer Organization Fall Registration

Wednesday, April 17; 6:30 pm 

Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Dr, Pacifica, CA, $90.00

Pre-Registration for our fall 2013 season will begin April 5, 2013. No paper forms are being mailed this year. Visit our website to get access to the online registration, then print your forms and bring to one of the in person registration events at the Pacifica Community Center. In person registration events are April 17 6:30pm-8:30pm and April 27 10am-1pm.

Early bird fees until April 27 are $90, increasing to $115 until June 10, and $140 after June 10. $5 discount for each additional child in same household. Visit www.ayso157.org

Fitclub Boot Camp at the Barn!

Wednesday, April 17; 7:00 pm

650 Cape Breton Dr, Pacifica, FREE

Bust out your workout gear grab a buddy and let's get BUSY! Boot Camp at the Barn starts this Wednesday with a variety of indoor and outdoor workouts. P-90 X, crossfit and Yoga are all on the menu.

Pacifica Boys & Girls Club BINGO

Thursday, April 18; 4:30 pm

Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Dr, Pacifica

Join us for BINGO benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of North San Mateo County. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Games begin at 6:30 pm.

Magic & Illusion Magical Mystery Show

Saturday, April 20; 3:00 pm 

Terra Nova High School, 1450 Terra Nova Blvd, Pacifica, $20

THE MAGIC & ILLUSIONS MAGICAL MYSTERY SHOW! Benefiting the Jefferson Union High School District.  Please join us in the new Terra Nova Performing Arts Theatre for the "Magical Mystery Show" starring The Carsons.  Their personalities are big, the talent is bigger and the quality of this show is, without a doubt, HUGE!

See www.brownpapertickets.com/event/365248 for online ticket sales and more information or email Magician@juhsd.net

9th Annual Earth Day Action Event and Festival

 Saturday, April 20; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Pacifica State Beach parking area

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pacifica State Beach parking area. The 2013 theme is “Sharks of the Sea” since most species are threatened from shark finning, long line fishing and environmental challenges. 

Volunteers will begin a "Take a Bite out of Litter" clean-up at 9 a.m. and then a festival with environmental booths, a circus, live bands, speakers and other entertainment will follow at 11:30 a.m. Volunteers can also help with the restoration efforts of the Pedro Point Headlands. Information can be found here.

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