Every heart has a story. We can help you live yours.

Sharing family traditions with your grandkids. That big career move. These moments define your story, and a healthy heart makes it possible. At Dignity Health, our nationally recognized heart and vascular program provides the area’s most comprehensive cardiac care. So, whether you have concerns or are due for a checkup, we’ll help you write your next chapter. Learn more about our innovative services at DignityHealth.org/DominicanHearts

Gateway School, K-8th

Kindergarten and 1st Grade Open House

Feb. 4 from 9-11am

255 Swift Street, Santa Cruz www.gatewaysc.org

Meet our Kindergarten and 1st grade teachers, visit our classrooms, and learn how Gateway School inspires children’s innate curiosity and sense of wonder through daily exploration, discovery, and hands-on experiences. Visit www. gatewaysc.org to register.

Gateway School, K-8th

School Day Tour

Feb. 7 from 9-11am

255 Swift Street, Santa Cruz www.gatewaysc.org

Come and learn how Gateway School inspires children’s innate curiosity and sense of wonder through daily exploration, discovery, and hands-on experiences. Visit www.gatewaysc.org to register and experience all that Gateway has to offer!

Foolish Doom

A tragic comedy for all ages

Feb. 9, 7pm

Scotts Valley Cultural & Performing Arts Center 251B Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley svctheaterguild.org 831.334.4946

Using music and mime, The Foolish Doom characters, Burnhart and Pippa come to Earth to tell the story about climate change and the human conflict about what to do about it. The piece conveys how confusing the many perspectives can be, and crucially, what action to take next.

Starting Feb. 18

Waldorf Early Childhood

Feb. 11 from 9-10:30am

2190 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz 831.824.2161

Parents are warmly invited to learn about the world of Early Childhood at the Santa Cruz Waldorf School. Experienced Kindergarten, Preschool, and Parent-Child teachers will present aspects of our rich and child-centered curriculum to give you an understanding of our program offerings and how we meet the developmental needs of the young child at each stage. This presentation will be followed by a tour of the early childhood classrooms, play yards, and school garden. enrollment@ santacruzwaldorf.org to register.

Attending An Introduction to Waldorf

Grades 6-7 are exploring independence through:

A Warm Welcome (with licensed counselors, socialemotional learning)

College-prep Curriculum Connections (in athletics, clubs, performing arts & more)

Grades 9-12 are siezing opportunity through:

College Prep Curriculum & AP Courses

Hands-on Technical Education

Self Discovery (in athletics, clubs, performing arts, leadership opportunities & more)