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Welcome to the June 2010 edition of ACE NorCal News! In this issue: Photo report: SCBB Haunted Castle — 2 June 2010 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 2010 Summer Season Launch Party Fun Town California’s Great America, June 2010 update Gilroy Gardens, June 2010 update Playland-Not-at-the-Beach, June 2010 update Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, June 2010 update…

Correspondent Nicholas Laschkewitsch sends in another photo report on the construction of the new Haunted Castle attraction at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The ride is scheduled to open this Friday! These photos are from 2 June 2010: photos: Nicholas Laschkewitsch

As ACE NorCal’s Chief Correspondent on everything about the new Haunted Castle at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Nicholas Laschkewitsch was invited to represent ACE at the park’s VIP 2010 Summer Season Launch Party. The special event was to include sneak preview rides on the new Haunted Castle attraction. Here is Nicholas’ report: Nicholas at…

Fun Town Amusement Park at Micke Grove Fun Town, formerly known as Funderwoods, is located inside of Micke Grove Regional Park in Lodi. The park’s Miler coaster features a giraffe and adults are welcome to ride the coaster. The roller coaster costs only $1 to ride. Admission into the amusement park is free. Admission into…

California’s Great America is now open daily. For hours, see: http://cagreatamerica.com/visit/visit_calendar.cfm Come on out for a spin on Flight Deck (formerly Top Gun), a drop on the Drop Tower, and check out the new Planet Snoopy. California’s Great America web site: http://www.cagreatamerica.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cagreatamerica — photo: Steven Wilson

Gilroy Gardens is open this Saturday and Sunday. Then daily operation begins on Saturday, June 12th. For hours, see the operating calendar: http://www.gilroygardens.org/calendar.html Military, Police, and Fire personnel receive free admission to Gilroy Gardens now through July 5th. For details on this Salute to Heroes, see: http://www.gilroygardens.org/events2.html Gilroy Gardens web site: http://www.gilroygardens.org/ — photo: Steven…

Playland-Not-at-the-Beach June highlights: June 5 and 6: “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over!” Celebration Celebrate the beginning of summer vacation here at Playland with special games and surprises. June 12 and 13: Eartha Kitt Weekend and Craft Fair The President of the Eartha Kitt Fan Club will be here to show off rare memorabilia, along…

In this issue, also see: Photo report: SCBB Haunted Castle — 2 June 2010 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 2010 Summer Season Launch Party The new Haunted Castle’s opening is scheduled for this Friday. Season Pass Holders have exclusive ride time on the Haunted Castle this Saturday morning from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. http://beachboardwalk.com/seasonpass/ Santa…

Take a Walk in the Park at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom on Saturday, 26 June 2010 to raise funds to benefit Cure Kids Cancer at Children’s Hospital Oakland. For more information and to register, visit: http://www.sixflags.com/discoveryKingdom/events/WalkinthePark2010.aspx Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is open daily in June. See the links below for more info. Six Flags Discovery…

Welcome to the May 2010 edition of ACE NorCal News! In this issue: Photo report: SCBB Haunted Castle Construction — 4 May 2010 2010 ACE Spring Preservation Conference Report California’s Great America, May 2010 update Gilroy Gardens, May 2010 update Playland-Not-at-the-Beach, May 2010 update Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, May 2010 update Six Flags Discovery Kingdom,…