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He’s hung with rock stars and performed in front of thousands of people, but KFOX dJ chris Jackson’s biggest success was raising his two kids. How did he do it? He used the same techniques he used when interviewing stars like Van Halen, aerosmith and metallica.

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s ’ r o t i ed note Dear Readers, santa Cruz has an amazing opportunity to do something special for families, pedestrians, people in wheelchairs and the environment— but it appears that those in our government are asleep at the wheel. the county could turn the 32 miles of dilapidated tracks and crumbling trestles into a bike and pedestrian path between Watsonville and davenport, making a safe ecofriendly route not only for local families to spend off time, but for commuters and tourists to enjoy the blissful coastline without fear of traffic, noise or giant diesel trains plowing by. other places in the country have done this to huge success. in missouri, the 240-mile long Katy trail reclaimed tracks and brought out cyclists, wheelchairs and equestrians. tourists come from all over the world to ride on it and inns and restaurants have been built to accommodate them. the city of spokane reclaimed 40 miles of a rail line and turned it into a paved path that caters to thousands of commuters and tourists. You don’t have to travel further than monterey to see the beauty of a bike path, as that city paved a rail into an 18-mile bike path beloved by visitors and locals. so what’s wrong with santa Cruz? the county’s regional transportation Commission is looking at putting freight trains back on the tracks. the trains would be run by a minnesota company, ironically named Progressive rail, which does business transporting fossil fuels, oil, gas, resins and chemicals, among other consumable goods. is that really what you want on the rail line along beach communities? to us it’s as unsightly as putting oil derricks in the monterey Bay. Just imagine the waits on cross streets in 4 Growing Up In Santa Cruz • June 2018

rs dito e e the th from new Aptos development or on all those West santa Cruz cross streets, not to mention the noise and pollution of freight haulers. the rtC is holding a public hearing on accepting a 32-page proposal by the company at Watsonville City hall at 9 a.m. June 14. the company says it will start with freight trains, then move to a tourist train and then, possibly, commuter trains. if you are against having freight trains on the line, you better get to the meeting or email local elected officials including John Leopold (john.leopold@santacruzcounty.us), the rtC’s chairman. for a list of all members, search santa Cruz rtC commissioners.

We say the rtC should send them on the first train back to minnesota.

Unfortunately, not enough people even know about the proposal. if you want to learn more about the proposal for a bike path only, check sccgreenway.org. there is a second proposal for the tracks that we are against, but that sounds a bit more eco-friendly. some are calling for the county to build a bike path alongside the train tracks and put a commuter train on them. that sounds great in theory, but anyone who has spent time on those tracks knows there isn’t room for both. Not only wouldn’t the path be safe, but riders would have to get off at the trestles, like the one in Capitola, because they won’t fit both.

You’d be right back in traffic, in a county that already is a leader in bicycle and pedestrian accidents and fatalities. this is a real chance to do something positive for the county, environmentally and aesthetically. We urge you not to let it slip away.

(Please send your opinions to editor@growingupsc.com and we will print as many as we can.)

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Dads: Your Presence Matters

By Nicole M. Young, MSW

When my kids were younger, my husband worked from home and had a very flexible schedule. on fridays, the kids stayed home for “fun-day friday” with daddy instead of going to their usual child care provider or preschool. once they started going to school, each child had their own week of “Camp daddy” during the summer doing activities that they chose. sometimes Camp daddy involved going to the beach, having a picnic at the municipal airport, or the occasional trip to the Boardwalk. one year, Camp daddy involved making an elaborate paper mache animal. i still don’t know what it was supposed to be, but my daughter and husband were beyond proud of their creation. my husband treasures those memories, especially now that our kids are older and spend more time away from home than with us. someday, i hope my kids truly appreciate that gift of time with their dad. this monthly column provides tips for anyone who is raising children, based on the world-renowned triple P – Positive Parenting Program, available to families in santa Cruz County. if you have questions for a future column, email me at triplep@first5scc.org.

Dear Nicole, When I was growing up, my dad was really strict and didn’t show much affection. He was hardly around because he worked two jobs. We didn’t have a close relationship and I resented how hard he was on me. Now that I have sons, I hear myself saying some of the same things to them, and I worry that I’m turning into my dad. I want to have a better relationship with my sons than I ha with my dad. Do you have any tips for me?

– Daryl Dear Daryl, The fact that you’re asking this question means that you’re on the right

your children that you notice and value them. this can feel unnatural or even impossible for some parents, especially if their own parents didn’t show a lot of affection. or, some children are sensitive to touch and find physical affection unpleasant. if either of these is true for you, try giving small amounts of affection in ways that feel comfortable to you and your children. Use loving words, a light pat on the back or a smile to show you care.

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path. Dads and father figures play an important role in children’s healthy development. Studies show that children with an involved father or father figure in their lives are more likely to be confident, emotionally secure, able to get along with peers, and less likely to get in trouble at home, school, or in the community. So, the bottom line is, dads and father figures are important! Here are some tips to try in your family: Remember that little moments matter. many parents fear that spending quality time with children requires a lot of time or money and end up convincing themselves “it can wait.” in reality, the small moments add up and create a lasting impact. think about the kinds of memories you want your children to have of you when they get older. Are you playing games, laughing, reading,

Set a good example. You are your children’s lifelong teacher. they are constantly learning by watching and listening to the way you communicate with others, handle emotions, and solve problems – even when it seems like they’re not paying attention to you. model the behaviors you want your children to learn – like expressing emotions, giving affection, listening and cooperating with others – and they are more likely to learn those skills, too.

hugging, telling jokes, or just being silly? imagine the memories you want to create, then do those things together for small chunks of time frequently throughout the day. this forms the foundation of a good relationship that lasts a lifetime.

Eat meals together. meals provide a chance to be together as a family and spend time talking and paying attention to each other. this gives younger children a sense of security and belonging in the family and lets teens know their parents still care about what’s going on in their lives. studies have also shown that eating meals together improves children’s eating habits and school performance. What’s not to like about that?

Give affection in different ways.

Giving affection is one way to show

final thoughts: Being a parent is hard work, but that hard work will pay off. remember that small acts of love and kindness make a big difference, and your presence is the best gift you can give your children.

Nicole Young is the mother of two children, ages 14 and 18, who also manages Santa Cruz County's Triple P - Positive Parenting Program, the world's leading positive parenting program. Scientifically proven, Triple P is made available locally

by First 5 Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency (Mental Health Services Act) and the Santa Cruz County Human Services Department. To find a Triple P parenting class or practitioner, visit triplep.first5scc.org, www.facebook.com/triplepscc or contact First 5 Santa Cruz County at 465-2217 or triplep@first5scc.org

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Letters to the Editor: please send YOur OpiniOns tO editOr@GrOwinGupsc.cOm The Blessings of Family during this time of honoring our mothers, fathers and Grads, it reminds me of how truly blessed we are. As older parents of two children, ages 10 and 12, we get so busy and caught up in day-to-day activities that we sometimes forget (or are too tired) to slow down and appreciate the experience. there are folks who chose to have children later in life and those that for whatever reason are raising

grandchildren or are foster parents.

Parenting is a bit more challenging as we age: i speak for my husband and i who are approaching 60. We have five older children who already have children of their own.

We went on many a field trip, helped with projects and attended classroom parties during their elementary school days. We endured the “teenage” years, supported and encouraged them during their years in high school. We guided as best we

could as we held full-time jobs and always hoped and prayed the right decisions would be made as they entered adulthood, married and had children of their own.

Now, we are once again experiencing the field trips, projects, parties and everything else that comes with two children in elementary school. i find that i have more patience and am thankful to be retired, which allows me to attend school functions and all the other activities that the kids are involved in. our after-school hours are divided between dance, tae Kwon do and whatever sport that the children might be playing. of course there is always homework and any special school projects that might be due.

We also stay involved with our grandchildren, making sure they too are involved in sports and other activities. my husband also coaches wrestling and football at the middle school and high school level and we volunteer our time at the schools for fundraisers and such whenever possible.

As busy as we are, we are constantly reminded that we Are older and are dealing with issues and challenges that come with age. We no longer move as swiftly as we did and are dealing with painful joints as well as other health issues. We are very aware of the benefits of eating well, exercising and resting (when we can get it) to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

We also realize the importance of having time to ourselves and are committed to keeping our relationship strong. Let’s face it, we have a long way to go before these kids go off to college! so, as we prepare to close out another school year and get into the swing of summer, my hat goes off to all those “parents” that, like us, are doing their best to raise happy, secure and nurtured children. Congratulations to the hard working parents of all of those that are graduating, promoting or continuing on in school.

Ramona Pursley Aptos No rail, widen a trail Living in santa Cruz, it goes without saying that we are fortunate to call our little slice of heaven home.

Where else can you hike under redwood towers in the morning, and surf over glassy waves that same afternoon? over the years, there has been no shortage of articles written in various magazines and publications providing a plethora of accolades on our grand community. But, as outdoor-centric as our community

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is, there’s a little known fact that rarely gets covered. santa Cruz County consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous counties in California for bicyclists.

According to the California office of traffic safety, our County was ranked the number 1 most dangerous for bicycling four out of the last seven years. on average, there are 169 reported bicycle victims killed or injured every year. the unfortunate reality is that riding a bike in santa Cruz County is sketchy. A short ride down any of our busy thoroughfares confirms this reality.

As a father of three small children, this is a daunting reality. Living on the eastside, i’ve dreamed of riding with my children to the Boardwalk, or Nisene marks. however, this is simply not possible given our existing infrastructure. my 4-year-old (like most children) will ride/walk in a completely unpredictable manner. she’ll be sprinting full steam ahead, then and turn on a dime for reasons only she knows. such is the life of a small child. however, these erratic movements, while totally normal for any child, are a recipe for disaster on a narrow shared-use pathway. the rail corridor presents a unique opportunity to transform how we move around. the Greenway plan provides a wide, safe, separated pathway allowing children and families to travel in a way that’s simply not possible with our existing road network. moreover, using the entire width also allows for fast moving bicycle commuters. it’s the best of both worlds – recreation and transportation. All at a cost our community can afford while simultaneously preserving the natural ecology of the right-of-way.

Ryan Whitelaw is an 18-year resident of Santa Cruz County. He has a degree in mathematics from California State University Chico, and is cofounder of Pacific Appraisers; the largest appraisal firm in the region. As part of his profession, Ryan has an extensive background in highest & best use analysis and feasibility studies.

Ryan is married with three small children. He is an avid mountain bike rider, bike commuter, and is passionate about bicycles as a clean, healthy, sustainable transportation alternative.

"With Greenway, families will have a safe off-street transportation alternative separating children from fast moving bicycle commuters. moreover, Greenway will make santa Cruz County a nationwide leader for clean, healthy, sustainable active transportation."

Treat Your Kid Like a Rock Star

By Chris Jackson

Your kids aren’t rock stars, so why treat them like it? Because it works. it brings parents and kids closer together. Let me explain. one of the best things about being a radio host on 98.5 KfoX is that i get to meet a lot of bands like Led Zeppelin, the Who, the Beatles, Van halen, Journey, Bon Jovi, AC/dC, Aerosmith (and let’s not forget all the bands that play at the santa Cruz Boardwalk!). When my son and daughter became teenagers, i started to notice two major similarities between those rocks stars and my kids–and no i’m not talking about their hair. first, i noticed that kids don’t like having to answer questions. how was school today? did you get your assignments done? Who was that you were just talking to on the phone? rock stars also dread questions. how’s the tour? What guitars do you play? What’s your favorite album?

When you speak to a teenager or a rock star (or other celebrity), try ending your sentences with a period. rock stars love meeting people; they just don’t like questions. You can try saying something like, “i can’t believe you’re here at my favorite restaurant– this is so cool!” Notice you didn’t have a question at the end. Continue on with, “i came here for the scallops, and got to meet you as well. how cool!” the rock star might then ask you how you liked your food. for your kids, the question, “how was school today?” is replaced with, “hi taylor, i was just wondering how school was today, and then you walked right in!” Your kids may respond by telling you how school was, or they may give the standard “uhhuh” type of answer while walking away. if you get the “uh-huh” response, please know that you did not waste your time or your kid’s time; rather, you set the stage for a good conversation at another time.

You will, of course, need to ask questions to your kids at times. But as you minimize the amount of questions you ask, your kids will be less annoyed and will feel more comfortable having meaningful conversations with you. the second major similarity between our kids and rock stars is that they like it when you leave. that is, they like it when you initiate the end of the conversation, because they usually have to do it. You’ll catch them by surprise when you walk away while saying, “it was nice catching up, but i have to go. i’ll see you later.” once you stop asking questions and start initiating the end of conversations, your kids will have less of a reason to avoid you, and they might even start up a conversa-

Photos by: Chris Jackson He’s hung with the biggest stars in the business and performed in front of thousands of people, but KFOX dJ chris Jackson’s greatest achievement is the success of his kids, sarah and tyler.

chris Jackson worked with Greg Kihn before going solo. He’s been voted top Bay area radio personality. tion with you!

Likewise, celebrities dread always having to be the one to say, “Nice to meet you, but i really must be going now.” At an event in san Jose recently, i approached ed sheeran, the #1 recording artist in the world, and spoke with him only using sentences ending in a period. shortly after that, i initiated the end of conversation by telling him i needed to excuse myself to leave. Later, we ran into each other at the same event, and he ap-

what’s tougher, talking to metallica or a teen? proached me! he did that because he felt safe that i would not ask questions and that i would initiate the leaving. i had a great conversation with him about school bullying. i learned that he was bullied in school, and that he’d love to get involved with anti-bullying efforts. i introduced him to my teenage daughter (who is a big fan of his), and then i initiated leaving both of them! they loved it. treating my kids as rock stars has

really worked for me. my daughter, sarah, especially appreciates not being asked questions. she used to shut down when she heard too many questions (and often one was too many). i remember asking her how her day went, and she’d tell me, “stop asking so many questions! do you do this to tyler (her brother) all day too?” once i stopped, she’d often remark how nice it would be if we spent more time in the same room. she’d never said that to me before. it June 2018 • Growing Up In Santa Cruz 7

was nice to hear. my son really responded well when i started initiating the leaving. one time when i was done helping him with his homework, we started talking about our favorite team, the raiders. When i politely excused myself, he seemed stunned. Well, shocked might be a better word. But after a few experiences like that, he started bring up the raiders to me!

Now that he’s away at college, i employ this during our phone conversations. i say, “Well, tyler, it’s been great catching up, but i need to go now, so let’s talk again soon, okay? i hear silence on the other end. he’s probably got a smile on his face. ending a conversation like this inevitably results in him calling me more often than he would otherwise. those calls are more important to me now than ever because he’s living farther away (in Colorado), studying to be teacher. my daughter is a few years younger and also studying to be a teacher. i hope someday they’ll be implementing these concepts in their classrooms and with their own kids.

Consider the amazing end to a call i had recently with the rock stars in the band Jefferson starship. i’d been implementing the concepts of not asking questions and initiating the leaving for so long with this band, they’d come to the point where i could talk to them on occasion even when i wasn’t officially interviewing

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them. At the end of this one particular call, one of the guitarists gave me his personal cell number (we normally used the number of their manager), and invited me to come to his new house so he could show me around the town–he even suggested i move there! he would never have responded this way if he thought i’d be asking a lot of questions and not leaving. You could even say he invited me to stay, knowing i’d leave.

Growing up, my dad modeled the parenting style i’m introducing here, and my mom modeled the parental behavior we’re leaving behind. i remember my dad saying, “Well, i better get goin’ or your mother’s gonna wonder where i’ve been.” With my mom, you’d need to start saying you need to go about 30 minutes before you actually needed to go! i don’t ever remember my mom initiating the leaving, other than those times she needed to go look for my dad, of course. i remember each time i came home from school, my parent would ask me, predictably, “how was school?” i would have loved it if, just once, they would’ve ended their comment with a period. my brothers were more annoyed by it than i was. sales professionals can really benefit from these concepts. imagine how many clients dodge sales calls because of all the questions they’ll

face if they answer the call. the client gets tired of having to always be the one to end the call. if you know people in sales, get this information to them as soon as possible. they’ll owe you a lunch or two for sure.

Customers would also benefit from the concepts presented here: by being the one to initiate the leaving, a customer creates leverage in a business negotiation (for example, when buying a car). When you excuse yourself first, you no longer seen desperate to by that car. the next thing you know; the price just went down.

Kids are like rock stars in other ways, too. for example, because rock stars have everyone doing everything for them, they can’t do simple things like order a pizza, or reschedule their dentist appointments. sound familiar, parents? here’s another example: kids don’t know the value of dollar because they haven’t had to earn any, right? it’s the same for rock stars. the way they see it, they’d write and play music for free, so anything they get paid is money they haven’t really worked to earn. Because of this, both kids and rock stars are known to spend frivolously. red ferrari anyone? don’t expect to be flawless in the application of what you’ve learned here today. We’ll all fall back on our old habits from time to time, but we’ll know it because we’ll notice a

change in the way our kids respond to us–we’ll notice them withdrawing again. When this happens, simply end your sentences with a period, and start initiating the end of your conversations. i fall back on these concepts with my own kids, and i’ve noticed that it’s easily corrected, and the relationships improve again. treat your kid like a rock star. see what happens. You won’t ever have to drive ‘em around in a limo–i promise.

Radio DJ Chris Jackson, who can be heard on 98.5 KFOX from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, and who was heard on the #1 ranked KFOX morning show for decades, is also a professional musician and parent of two. He’s been playing guitar in Bay Area bands since high school, and performs the National Anthem on guitar for Bay Area pro sports teams at venues like the Shark Tank, where he’s heard by thousands. Chris also teaches piano, guitar and radio broadcasting. KFOX listeners have heard Chris’s son and daughter grow up on the air with him. Listeners recently voted to name him “Most Popular OnAir San Francisco Bay Area Radio Personality,” an award given by the Bay Area Radio Hall Of Fame. Chris may be the only parent ever to say that the parenting during the teen years should be the easiest period of parenting, not the hardest.

we asked, You answered

By Ann Carin Niland

whaT aRE YouR fonD MEMoRiES of faThER’S DaY? Jeremy Stone, 29, Felton, at Lulu Carpenter’s Jeremy is coming up on his first father’s day with his 2month-old son.

“We haven’t talked about father’s day yet. We’ve talked about mother’s day, but i’m sure that’s next in the queue,” said stone. “my father and i would play basketball together. We would do a lot of things together usually. But i do remember there would be father’s days where we would spend the whole day together. Kind of traipse around the city, and then play basketball and just hang out.”

Reynaldo Olivas, 37, Davenport, who has kids 12 and 7, interviewed at Atlantis Fantasyworld: When he tried to recall a specific father’s day his oldest chimed in, “i got one. We made dad pancakes, and made him breakfast in bed.” “ey do that every year,” said olivas.

“No, this was the only time we really brought it to you in bed,” said his oldest. “at was a pretty good one,” said olivas. “(i remember) all the colorings they give me. All the drawings they make me. ey always give me something on father’s day that they make. ey don’t go buy anything they make it. it’s pretty cool.”

Erasmo Garcia 40, of Live Oak, with kids 6 and 4, interviewed at Live Oak Elementary School: “Well the first one, he was born on fathers day, so that was journey number one and the fun began right there. every weekend when we can we go spend some time at the beach, we go spend some time at the parks, theme parks, and the zoo. he’s really excited about all those things. But last year he made me a little letter. at was the first one from (the afterschool program). it was really good. i was really proud of that.”

Pedro Rodriguez, of Santa Cruz with kids 9 and 5, interviewed at Live Oak Elementary School: “spending the whole day with them, and them catering to me. it’s pretty nice. ey always try to do something special for me and it’s pretty nice.”

Ann Carin Niland is a parent, student, and intersectional feminist. She hasn’t quite adjusted to writing about herself in the third person.

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it’s a no-Brainer: wear a helmet Six TiPS foR BiKE hELMET SafETY

By Karen Kefauver Last month, hundreds of parents hopped on their bikes and pedaled with their kids to Bike to Wo r k / s c h o o l events day countywide to enjoy a free breakfast for cyclists. As the kids gobbled strawberries, devoured bagels and stocked up on energy bars, i asked clusters of parents what their biggest concerns about their kids riding bikes.

Not surprisingly, safety topped the list. And it should — school age children are indeed at high risk for injuries as they learn to balance and maneuver their bikes on streets and sidewalks. for the under-18 set — who are generally wearing helmets because they are required by law — forearm injuries are the most common, according to emergency medical physician dr. deven merchant at sutter davis hospital.

When it comes this grim topic, the good news is that children are unlikely to suffer a fatal accident, according to the Center for disease Control and Prevention. many of the most severe injuries, for both children and adults, are offset or avoided by wearing the proper headgear.

“Properly fitted bicycle helmets are the single most important safety device for cyclists of all ages and are estimated to reduce head injury risk by as much as 85 percent,” says John dunn, md, a Kaiser Permanente Washington pediatrician. “make it a rule that no one in your family cycles without a helmet, no matter how short the ride.”

With summer right around the corner, parents and kids are gearing up for their bicycle seat or two and threewheeled adventures. there’s nothing quite like that thrilling taste of freedom on a bike. remember your first bike?

Here’s a handy helmet safety checklist for your safe cycling year-round.

1. Put a lid on it! California law requires kids under age 18 to wear a helmet when riding a bike on a street, bikeway or public bicycle path or trail. this includes children who are sitting in restraining seats or are being towed in a trailer behind the bicycle. No exceptions! the helmet must be labeled by one of three accredited safety organizations.

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be buckled, but not too tightly.

4. replace your kids’ and your own helmet at least every five years because the insulation wears out even without a crash or other damage. of course, if the helmet is dented, cracked or even dropped hard, get a new one immediately. helmets lose their capacity to absorb a shock. don’t wear the bike helmet for any other sport or while on the playground.

5. Let your children pick out their helmets and they'll be more excited to wear them for every ride. make it a fun experience. Look for one in bright colors for good visibility that’s also lightweight and well ventilated.

6. Parents, when you are with your children, wear a helmet, always. model for them how important it is to wear a bike helmet. Biking with your kids sans helmet sends the message that they can stop wearing one when they are grown up and that helmets are just a pesky part of being a kid. many accidents happen in driveways, on sidewalks and on bike paths, not just on streets. sometimes parents mistakenly believe that if they’re on cruiser bikes, or just in the neighborhood that they can skip a helmet. in fact, the majority of bike crashes for both kids and adults happen close to home. Parents, wear you helmet at all times to help children develop the helmet habit.

Not only is riding a bike is a rite of passage, representing fun, freedom fresh air, it’s a healthy pastime that kids and families can enjoy together.

Two upcoming local events include opportunities for kids to learn and practice bicycle safety skills with experts:

Photo Credit: Karen Kefauver Kids practice riding their bikes safely at Open streets santa cruz, a free family event. ecology action's Bike smart program will have an obstacle course for kids to develop their bicycle skills at Open streets watsonville, June 3.

2. Buy a new helmet, not secondhand or a hand-me-down. it’s worth every penny to protect your child’s brain. there are affordable, safetytested, and attractive. According to Consumer reports, cheaper helmets under $20 can be just as effective as pricier ones ($100+). Visit local bike shops and ask for help with helmet selection.

3. the bike helmet must fit properly in order to insure protection. even if your kiddo complains, the strap must be firmly under the chin and the helmet should be snug on the head.

When the helmet is seated correctly, it should be level and you shouldn’t be able to easily push it back to expose the forehead, forward or side-to-side. teach your child how to put it on correctly. the helmet straps must always

June 3, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Open Streets Watsonville. street smarts, a program of ecology Action, will host a bicycle obstacle course. facebook.com/openstreetssantaCruzCounty June 9, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Family Fun Festival. Watsonville City Plaza, 358 main street, Watsonville.

Bike obstacle courses, helmet fittings, and on-bike training. ecoactbike.org Karen Kefauver is a freelance journalist and social media coach based in Santa Cruz since 1993. She’s an avid mountain biker and bicycle commuter. www.karenkefauver.com

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By Erik Chalhoub Boardwalk a ‘nostalgic splash of color’ Music, movies, rides and more for park’s 111th season in the late 1990s, smash mouth was on top of the music world. its first major hit in 1997, “Walkin’ on the sun,” hit number one on a slew of charts, and its followup in 1999, “All star,” propelled the band to seemingly another universe. You couldn’t turn on the radio, watch a movie, or attend any kind of event without hearing the san Jose-based band telling you to get your game on and how only shooting stars break the mold. for me, as an elementary-schooler at the time, i was hooked. But as i approach my 30s, and as my musical tastes evolve, smash mouth is still one band i am glad to listen to over and over again. so i’m excited to see them coming back to the santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for the third year in a row as part of the park’s annual friday Night Bands on the Beach. it wouldn’t be summer in santa Cruz without the concerts that bring together some of the top bands from the ‘80s and ‘90s. running from June 15 to Aug. 31 (with smash mouth performing on July 13), the series, now celebrating 30 years, not only attracts long-time fans of the bands, but also exposes them to a new generation of audiences. the lineup also includes Berlin starring terri Nunn, Los Lobos, the fixx and others. the concert series is just the crest of the wave of offerings the Boardwalk has lined up this summer. And the park is looking “better than ever” as it enters its 111th season this year, said director of Promotions and entertainment Karley Pope.

Not only is there a fresh coat of paint throughout the Boardwalk, but the park is also a year removed from debuting its new main entrance. the new entrance is packed with activities and rides that the older kids in the family will flock to. two rides that opened last year have proven to be a hit for the park. shockwave, sitting next to the Undertow roller coaster, holds riders on motor-

new paint, new rides and plenty of movies and concerts all summer at the santa cruz Beach Boardwalk.

cycle-style seats that face outward around a disc. As the disc spins, the riders are rocked back and forth on a half-pipe-shaped track. typhoon, positioned in the center of the new entrance, is a new model of a classic Boardwalk ride. riders are swung upside-down on two spinning arms, at a height of 60 feet.

An expanded fright Walk and Lazer maze, as well as food offerings and other games, round out the new area. free movies on the Beach, featuring flicks such as “the Lost Boys,” “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory,” “Ghostbusters” and more will return to the beach from June 20 to Aug. 15. retro Nights return June 18-Aug. 14, when all rides are $1.50 mondays and tuesdays after 5 p.m., as do CocaCola Nights (formerly Pepsi Nights) from June 20-Aug. 16, where guests can purchase an unlimited rides wristband for $14.95 when they bring a Coca-Cola product.

Live entertainment is also on deck, including magicians, acrobats, jugglers and comedians. Among them, santa Cruz favorite doug hofkin the surfing magician will once again dazzle audiences with his tricks, and Capt’n Jack spareribs, who has made an appearance at the santa Cruz County fair in recent years, will tell humorous tales from the high seas.

Long-time Boardwalk fans will notice a hole in the ride lineup this season, though, as the park removed its

Photos by: Erik Chalhoub

Bring a coke product and get unlimited rides for $14.95 monday and tuesday nights.

iconic ferris wheel after nearly 60 years. But don’t fret, as Boardwalk officials are actively searching for a replacement, and a new ferris wheel is at the top of the list. While there is no timeline yet on when the new attraction will open, i’d expect it within the next couple of years. the Boardwalk is a place where any member of the family, from young to old, can find something to enjoy, Pope said.

“What’s awesome about the Boardwalk is that you can take it at whatever

level you want to,” she said. “You can ride all the rides, you can stroll and get the food, or you can go to the beach. it’s perfect for families.” the park is also the ideal summer getaway, right in our own backyard. “the Boardwalk is a kind of nostalgic splash of color that everybody needs in their life,” Pope said.

For information on all the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s offerings this season, visit beachboardwalk.com.

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friday, june 1 santa Cruz Public Library summer reading Program: reading takes You A summer reading and activities program for all ages! research shows that children who don’t read during the summer can lose up to two months of learning by the time they return to school in the fall. Children who participate in summer reading Programs and read a minimum of six books over the summer score higher in reading ANd math when they return to school. sign ups beginning June 1st at any branch library, the bookmobile, and online at santacruzpl.org/srp/ share your summer at the library by following @santaCruzPL and using #sCPLsummerread.

Ask Us: downtown outreach Worker office hours 10am-12pm. every friday and sunday. downtown Library. drop-in for a confidential check-in at the downtown Library in the downstairs small meeting room (behind the computer area). Kris or steven can help with; connecting with health, wellness or housing resources, a fee free California id application, a homeward bound bus ticket, a mailing address via the homeless services Center (hsC), a smartPAth assessment, connection to homeless Persons health Project (hPhP), housing or job applications, connection to County benefits or mental health services, and more. the make Lab 10am-5pm. scotts Valley Library. santa Cruz Public Libraries’ very own makerspace—the mAKe Lab—opens for business in 2018! this makerspace will offer a variety of tools for steAm-based projects including: 3d printers, vinyl cutter, woodburning tool, soldering tool, pinback button machine, book binding machine, and a virtual realitybased sculpting and painting program. tools are limited in quantity and will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Kids 13 and under will need parental permission and supervision. staff will be available to help answer questions and train patrons on more difficult tools. this program is sponsored by the friends of the scotts Valley Library. free first friday 11am-4pm. Natural history museum. enjoy the museum for free with your family on the first friday of every month. enjoy our intertidal touch pool and largescreen microscope. PLUs get a sneakpeek at our annual Art of Nature exhibit. 1305 east Cliff dr, santa Cruz. 420-6115

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caLEnDaR UCsC farm and Garden market Cart 12pm-6pm. Base of the UCsC Campus (corner of Bay and high st.). Get fresh organic vegetables, herbs, and beautiful flower bouquets grown at the UCsC farm and Alan Chadwick Garden. market Cart continues every friday through late october. Note that because we are supplying produce to expanded on-campus efforts to serve students experiencing food insecurity— including the twice-weekly Produce Pop Up farmstand, food pantries, and dining hall programs—the market Cart will be open once a week. fun n’ tumble open Gym 12pm-3pm. ongoing open Gym on fridays at JuneBugs Gym. Ages: walking to 7 years. Parents may leave children over 3 yrs. Need a break from the kids, go out to lunch...the solution is JuneBugs Gym. Parents can drop off their children for 1, 2 or all 3 hours for tumbling fun! Cost is $10/hr with open gym punchcard for $60 (with paid membership). Call 464-BUGs (2847) to sign up or drop by at 3910 Portola dr. ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Pointsanta Cruz. www.junebugsgym deLaveaga 25th Annual spring Carnival 1pm-8pm. de LaVeaga elementary school. the all-ages carnival will feature games, karaoke, live performances, bounce house, Z-Balls, dunk tank, face painting, fairies and more. food will include tacos, burritos, tamales, pozole, corn on the cob, BBQ, pizza, popcorn, cotton candy and more. An art auction will feature class projects, as well as pieces donated by local artists. this year, the fundraiser will include an online auction featuring dozens of valuable items including disneyland tickets. View items at biddingowl.com/delaveagaPtC. for more information, call 831-429-3807. deLaveaga is located at 1145 morrissey Blvd in santa Cruz.

Watsonville farmers market 2pm-7pm. ongoing fridays. downtown Watsonville Plaza. this market is in the heart of the famously bountiful Pajaro Valley. Peaceful and family-oriented, the hispanic heritage of this community gives this market a “mercado” feel. You’ll find a large variety of Latin American treats, including some lesser known dishes such as pambasos, huarache and chicharrones, in addition to the local produce and flowers grown a mere stone’s throw away. tales to tails 3pm-4pm. felton Library. trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive, non-judgmental reading partners for children reading aloud. Children have individual 20-minute time slots to sit with a dog and read. Contact

tales2tails@santacruzpl.org or (831) 427-7717 to reserve a spot.

Plant Life first friday Group exhibition 5pm-8pm the ow Building (old Wrigley Building) Come for an exhibition of plant-inspired art by an array of local and international artists.

Come join these plant enthusiasts for their opening reception at the Art Cave this friday from 5-8 p.m. the Art Cave is located in the old Wrigley Building, a great place to spend your first friday with venues such as r.

Blitzer Gallery, idea fab Labs, and Bluestone imports located inside! ebb & flow 2018 Celebration of the san Lorenzo river 5:30pm-11pm.

June 1 and 2. Cooper street. enjoy live music and dance, artmaking and booths on Cooper street and food in Abbott square from 5:30pm-8:50pm.

We’ll have a station to make signs for saturday’s march for the river, and much more. At 8:50pm, meet at the corner of Abbott square and Cooper street, bring flashlights or glow sticks.

Join in a procession led by the Post street rhythm Peddlers from Abbott square to the soquel Avenue Bridge. from 9:20pm-11pm, experience the river at night. samba stilt circus, dJ and public art unveiling of a commissioned piece by local multimedia artists rachel stoll and Aron Altmark. We’ll continue to update this schedule with details. Learn more at https://www.artscouncilsc.org/ ebbandflow the Blue tarp Project 5:30pm-8pm. downtown Library. Virginia Becker is a professional photographer and the founder of the family Album Project; a non-profit organization that provides free professional portraiture to the most vulnerable members of our community. the Blue tarp project is a dignity based exhibit combining professional photography with local data and informational posters, to tell the story of homelessness specific to santa Cruz, in a visual way; dedicated to creating compassion and a more sophisticated understanding of this complex systems issue.

saturday, june 2 Aptos farmers market 8am-2pm. ongoing saturdays. Cabrillo College. featuring more than 90 vendors, supplying a variety of fresh produce, prepared goods, items for the home. Live music, coffee, fresh baked goods keep visitors coming back each week. regularly voted best farmers market by leading magazines. scott’s Valley farmer’s market 9 am-1 pm. ongoing saturdays. sV Community Center parking lot. the scotts Valley farmers’ market is celebrating

opening day with free blueberry short cake and an array of festivities.

Pick up a serving of blueberries and whipped cream on top of a sweet Companion Bakeshop biscuit. stop in at the mountain feed and farm supply diY workshop on healthful blueberry soda making, join the sV Public Library for story time in the market, enjoy some live music, get your face painted and do some grocery shopping while you’re at it. facebook: scotts Valley farmers’ market instagram: santa Cruz Community farmers’ markets open Gym at JuneBug’s Gym 9am-12 pm. ongoing saturdays. Ages walking to 8 years old (or 80 lbs.). Parents may leave children over 3 years of age. if you need a break from the children, go out to lunch or go on a run, then the solution is JuneBug’s Gym. Parents can drop off for 1, 2, or all 3 hours for tumbling fun! Cost is $10/hr with open gym punchcard for $60 (with paid membership). Call 464BUGs (2847) to sign up or drop by at 3910 Portola dr. ste. 2 & 3, Pleasure Point-santa Cruz. www.junebugsgym.com scotts Valley friends summer Book sale 10am-4pm. scotts Valley Library.

Gently used books, Cds, and dVds will be sold. All proceeds will benefit the scotts Valley Library.

Community Poetry Circle 10am12pm. downtown Library. Poetry gives rise to the full expression of self.

Join the circle for this free monthly workshop on the 1st saturday of the month. All levels welcome. No preregistration required. tales to tails 10:30am-11:30am.

Aptos Library. see June 1. diY Crafts 11am-1pm. ongoing saturdays. Branciforte Library and Garfield Park Library. Get crafty! A do-it-Yourself craft will be ready and waiting for families, independentminded kids and teens! Children 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. ongoing saturdays and sundays. meet at Big Basin redwoods state Park headquarters. how do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? so tall? how are they important to humans? Join us for this fun and informative guided half-mile stroll through a magnificent old-growth redwood forest. meet the famous mother tree, the father of the forest and the incredible Chimney tree on this 90minute walk. stroller and wheelchair accessible. event is free. day-use vehi-

JuNE 2018 cle fee is $10. Big Basin redwoods state Park. Located 9 miles outside of Boulder Creek on hwy 236 at 21600 Big Basin Way. 338-8883 redwood tours 11am & 2pm. ongoing saturdays. henry Cowell state Park. how do redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? how important are banana slugs to the redwood ecosystems? Why are there so few old growth trees left? Answer these questions and more every saturday on our redwood Grove Walks. one of our knowledgeable docents will lead you through our magnificent old growth forest and answer any questions you may have. meet at the Visitors Center in the day-use area of henry Cowell redwoods state Park located off highway 9 in felton. tour is free; vehicle day-use fee is $10.

335-7077 redwood mountain faire 11am-8pm. roaring Camp. dance the day away to live music with your friends and family while enjoying tasty locally made food, cold beer, cider, and wine in an open field surrounded by redwoods in the santa Cruz mountains. Join us for a weekend-long music festival and arts & crafts fair that benefits local service organizations and celebrates community.

A Garden of Poetry and music 12pm-2pm. UCsC farm and Alan Chadwick Garden. Join us for this annual celebration as local poets and musicians share their talents in a beautiful setting. this year’s poets include:farnaz fatemi, stephen Kessler,ingrid moody Lariviere, steven meadows, dan Phillips, david robles, and Kai siedenburg. music by olivia erwin on oboe. free event, all are welcome! ebb & flow 2018 Celebration of the san Lorenzo river 12pm-4pm. June 1 and 2. Join the march for the river— an all-ages one-mile march. Participants are invited to come as they are or dress up like their favorite watershed critter. signs, costumes are welcome but not required. roller skates, onewheels, skateboards and bicycles are welcome but the march will move at a walking pace. the march starts under the soquel Avenue Bridge (east side, near riverside Lighting) and ends at the tannery. All participants please arrive at 11:45 am to sign-in and so that we can line folks up. from 12:30pm4pm join us at the tannery for artmaking, food trucks, and performances featuring worldrenowned vertical performance pioneers BANdALooP. We’ll continue to update this schedule with details. Learn more at /www.artscouncilsc.org/ebbandflow Board in the Library 12pm-5pm.

Boulder Creek Library. ongoing sat-

urdays except the 30th. Join this program for hours of tabletop gaming fun. Bring your favorite board game or play some of the library’s games like settlers of Catan, Pandemic, or ticket to ride. No prior gaming experience is necessary.

Guided Adobe tour 1pm. ongoing saturdays . santa Cruz mission state historic Park. Guided tour of the oldest building in town. Learn about the many families who have called this 180-year-old mission adobe their home. event is free. the santa Cruz mission state historic Park is located at 144 school street in santa Cruz. for more information, please call 425-5849. origami Club 1pm-3pm. Aptos Library. first saturday of the month.

Calling origami enthusiasts of all ages!

Join our monthly get together to make beautiful creations in this ancient oriental art of paper folding. We will also demonstrate more contemporary arts of book folding and 3-d modular origami. ranch tours 1pm. ongoing saturdays and sundays. Wilder ranch state Park. discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. this hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1859 Gothic revival farmhouse, 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. event is free; parking is $10. Please call the park to confirm at 426-0505.

Live music by Wave tones 7:30pm9:30pm. Abbot square. enjoy hawaiian surf music from Wave tones. sip drinks and eat dinner at Abbott square market. explore art and history at the santa Cruz museum of Art & history. free and all ages. made possible in part by Nordic Naturals and mAh members.

sunday, june 3 overeaters Anonymous 9:05am10:15am. ongoing sundays. do you have a problem with food? Come join us for a friendly, free, 12-step support group with the solution. teens and adults welcome. includes compulsive overeating, anorexia and bulimia. sutter maternity & surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, santa Cruz.

429 7906 or santacruzoa.org Ask Us: downtown outreach Worker office hours 10am-12pm. every friday and sunday. downtown Library. see June 1. redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm ongoing saturdays, and sundays. Big Basin state Park. see June 2. rainbow Play day 11am-2pm. santa Cruz mAh. Come to the mAh and

play with rainbows! We will have Bubbles(of course) and other amazing rainbow themed crafts. Celebrate colors and rainbows and fun at this all ages, free, family friendly, drop in event. this play day is inspired by the santa Cruz Pride Parade! open streets Watsonville 11am-4pm.

Watsonville Plaza. You can find the mAh making monoprints with participants and collecting wishes for a collaborative art piece! A day of play in the streets on downtown Watsonville—bike, dance, picnic, stroll in the street. Learn about local non-profit groups, listen to live music, and experience the joy of open, safe, spacious public space. for more info, visit www.scopenstreets.org or contact the event director, eric Guerrieri, at eric@bikesantacruzcounty.org redwood mountain faire 11am-8pm. roaring Camp. see June 2. ranch tours 1pm. ongoing saturdays and sundays. Wilder ranch state Park. see June 3. diY Crafts 1pm-4:30pm. ongoing sundays. Live oak Library. Join the fun with diY crafts. Come and create a self-directed craft.

Watsonville Nature Walks 1:30pm. ongoing sundays. Watsonville Nature Center (30 harkins slough road).

Come experience the incredible bird life that the Wetlands of Watsonville have to offer. the wetland system of sloughs and their uplands offer breeding and year-round habitat for over 220 species of shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors and song birds. tour of the UCsC farm 2pm3:30pm. UCsC hay Barn. on the first sunday of each month, enjoy a free tour of the UCsC farm.

Adult Arts and Crafts 2pm-4:30pm. ongoing sundays. felton Public Library. Come join us at the felton Library every sunday as we build community through art and supporting each other in our creative activities.

Attendants are encouraged to bring their own portable projects to work on, though something will be provided if you don’t bring something.

Let’s have some fun while also helping each other learn and grow as artists and crafters!

Nar-Anon family Groups 6:30pm8:00pm. ongoing sundays. A 12-step program/support group for friends and families who have been affected by the addiction or drug problem of another. Nar-Anon members share their experience, strength and hope at a weekly meeting. meets in sutter room. sutter hospital, 2900 Chanti-

cleer Avenue. Newcomers, please come 15 minutes early to get acquainted.

Walk in the front door and head for the back door - you’ll see our sign!

monday, june 4 Preschool storytime 10am-11am. ongoing mondays. Garfield Park Library.

We’ll read books, sing songs and make a simple craft! Ages 3-6. toddler time 10am-11am. ongoing mondays. Live oak Library. toddler time is a weekly program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. Join us for early literacy practices involving music, movement, stories, rhymes and more for your child and you. space is limited, please arrive on time.

Wellness Group 10am-11:30am. ongoing mondays. supporting mothers’ emotional health in the postpartum period. All groups are held in the sutter room at sutter maternity and surgery Center. Classes are drop-in (no pre-reg required) donations accepted (no required fee). Questions? Call sutter Lactation Center 477-2229. sutter maternity and surgery Center. 2900 Chanticleer Ave, santa Cruz.

Live oak Knitters 11am-1pm ongoing mondays. Live oak Library. Get together with other knitters to knit, chat, and make new friends. No registration required. Call 427-7711 for more information.

Baby happy hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. ongoing mondays, Wednesdays, & thursdays. AKA inchWorm Class is a class designed for the child that is crawling through early walkers. Come join the fun and let your young child crawl, creep and explore their motor skills in a fun and stimulating environment. music, parachute and more!! Cost is $10/hr with open gym punchcard for $60 (with paid membership). Call 464-BUGs (2847) or drop by at 3910 Portola drive. ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point, santa Cruz. www.junebugsgym.com Arm-in-Arm Cancer support Group 12:30pm-2pm. ongoing mondays. WomenCAre office. open to women with Advanced, recurrent, or metastatic cancer. facilitated by sally Jones & shirley marcus. Pre-registration (office intake and a conversation with the group facilitator) is required before attending any of our support groups. Please call 831-457-2273 to provide us with necessary client information.

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JuNE 2018 Knitting in the Library 3pm4:30pm. ongoing mondays. scotts Valley Library. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome. for more info call 831-427-7712. tales to tails 3:30pm-4:30pm. Aptos Library. see June 1. esL Conversation Group 5pm6:30pm. ongoing mondays. Live oak Library. Any level of english welcome.

We’ll have discussion topics, games, and other activities to get the conversation rolling. drop in to the Live oak Branch Library and enjoy conversation. raising responsible teens triple P seminar 6pm-7:30pm. mountain Community resources (6134 highway 9, felton). encourage your teen to become independent and responsible by participating in family decisions, being respectful & considerate, being involved in family activities, developing a healthy lifestyle, being reliable, and being assertive. Presented in english by Cori Burt of Community Bridges. free and open to the public.

Author talk: dana macKenzie 6pm7:30pm. Aptos Library. dana will talk about the perplexing fact that science has struggled so much to make sense of causation, something that is intuitively obvious even to children. Before we can make machines or bots or Ais that are as smart as humans, we need to make them as smart as three-yearolds. dana will share some ideas on how this can be done, and what the future goals for Ai should be. there will be a book signing of the Book of Why. 15% of the book sales will benefit the Aptos friends of the Library. divorced fathers Network 7:308:30pm. ongoing mondays. dominican hospital. dfN provides non-adversarial techniques to achieve healthy co-parenting through a support group network. Aptos La selva fire dept, 6934 soquel dr. 234-5578

tuesday, june 5 exploring Big Basin 9am. ongoing tuesdays Learn about the magical redwoods, forest plants, fires, geology, history and more on these fun, varied hikes with docent diane shaw. hikes are 5-8 miles and last up to 5 hours.

We hike rain or shine, but strong winds may cancel. meet at Big Basin redwoods state Park headquarters. event is free; vehicle day use fee is $10.

Big Basin redwoods state Park. Located 9 miles outside of Boulder Creek on hwy 236 at 21600 Big Basin Way. 338-8883

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toddler time 10am-11am. ongoing tuesdays. Branciforte Library. includes music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, songs and fun for your child and you as well as social time with other children and their caregivers.

Let’s play and learn together!

Preschool storytime 10:30am-11:30am. ongoing tuesdays. La selva Beach Library and scotts Valley Library. A 45 minute program for 3-6 year olds. We will read books and make a simple craft.

New Parents with Babies 3 Weeks to 4 months 10am-11:30am. ongoing tuesdays. All groups are held in the sutter room at sutter maternity and surgery Center. Classes are drop-in (no pre-reg required) donations accepted (no required fee). Questions?

Call sutter Lactation Center 4772229. sutter maternity and surgery Center. 2900 Chanticleer Ave, santa Cruz. tumble-on-tuesdays at JuneBug’s Gym 12pm-3pm. ongoing open Gym on tuesdays at JuneBug’s Gym. Ages: walking to 7 years. Parents may leave children over 3 yrs. Need a break from the kids, go out to lunch, or just relax? the solution is JuneBugs Gym! Cost is $10/hr with open gym punchcard for $60 (with paid membership).

Call 464-BUGs (2847) to sign up or drop by at 3910 Portola dr. ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-santa Cruz. www.junebugsgym Cancer support Group 12:30pm2pm. ongoing tuesdays. WomenCAre’s office. open to newly diagnosed women throughout the course of their treatment and up to 46 months post-treatment. facilitated

by Vickie Assunto and deb Abbott.

Pre-registration (office intake and a conversation with the group facilitator) is required before attending any of our support groups. Please call 831-457-2273 to provide us with necessary client information.

Bubble fun 1pm-3pm. Garfield Park Library. see how big of a bubble you can make!

imagination. Let’s build and learn together! Ages 3 and older as the LeGo bricks are very small. diY tuesday Crafternoon 2:30pm4pm. ongoing tuesdays. downtown Library. summertime to get crafty! A do-it-Yourself craft will be ready and waiting for families, independentminded kids and teens! Children 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Circus Arts Class 3:30pm-4:30pm. orchard school. includes juggling, unicycling, stilt walking, and more. with rock Lerum at orchard school. drop-in basis. Please contact the school at 688-1074, or www.orchardschoolaptos.org for more info. orchard school K-6. 2288 trout Gulch road, Aptos. 688-1074. www.orchardschoolaptos.org/ Lego Club 3:30pm-5pm. ongoing tuesdays. felton Library. directed LeGo construction for kids 6 and older. each week we will construct models based on a common theme.

Youth Chess Club 3:30pm-4:30pm. ongoing tuesdays. Aptos Library.

Learn from a master and practice with your peers! Ages 6-18 yrs.

Youth Coalition meeting 5pm6:30pm. free. ongoing tuesdays.

Ages 13-21. Get involved, get educated & become a community youth leader. Youth-designed & led group.

Call first. resource Center for NonViolence, 515 Broadway, sC. 4275066 family and friends Cancer support Group 5:30pm-7pm. 1st and 3rd tuesdays of the month. WomenCAre’s office. open to friends and loved ones (men & women) of people with cancer. Led by donna Cavallaro.

Pre-registration (office intake and a conversation with the group facilitator) is required before attending any of our support groups. Please call 831-4572273 to provide us with necessary client information.

summer snacking 1pm-2pm. Westside New Leaf Community markets.

Come to this nutrition session to get ideas on what to snack on through summer! try new foods, and take home recipes so you can make these snacks on your own! free registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-snacking-tickets-45574692131

Grupo de apoyo femenino del superviviente 6pm-7:30pm. martes en curso. en espanol.¿tu pareja es violenta o controladora? ¿has sobrevivido a una agresión sexual? monarch services ~ servicios monarca ofrece un espacio seguro y de apoyo. Gratis.

Actividades de cuidado de niños proporcionadas. 1685 Commercial Way, santa Cruz. 425-4030. 24hr: 888 900-4232. wcs-ddm.org

Lego and duplo fun 1:30pm3:30pm. ongoing tuesdays. Branciforte Library. Children learn through play and bricks provide a wonderful link between structure, patterns and

Birth Center tour 6:30pm. free. ongoing tuesdays. Call to register. dominican hospital, 1555 soquel dr, sC. 462-7709

michael Pollan 7pm. Peace United Church. michael Pollan will be talking about his most recent work, “how to Change Your mind,” a brilliant and brave investigation into the science of psychedelic drugs – and what they reveal about the human mind. this ticketed event includes one copy of the book! tickets at Bookshop santa Cruz.com/events or at Bookshop santa Cruz divorced fathers Network 7:30-8:30pm. ongoing tuesdays. dfN provides non-adversarial techniques to achieve healthy co-parenting through a support group network.

Aptos La selva fire dept, 6934 soquel dr. 234-5578

wednesday, june 6 All together Now! 9am-11am, ongoing Wednesdays. sessions incorporate the principles of Positive discipline and are great for kids 0-5 years old. share the joys and challenges of parenting as we grow and learn together. drop-in classes in english. Classes facilitated by experienced and friendly teachers. recommended fee of $3-$7 for those able to pay. Live oak family resource Center, 1740 17th Ave, santa Cruz. 476-7284 Bookshop santa Cruz story time 10am. ongoing Wednesdays. Bookshop invites any toddler or pre-school age children to listen to stories read by mamoura slike. mamoura is a wonderful reader and she will be sharing fantastic books! 460-3251 Capitola Book discussion Group 10am-11am. Aptos Library due to the Capitola Library closure. We will be reading east of eden by John steinbeck in June. ribbon Arts Guild 10am-1pm. scotts Valley Library. Join roxanne Langan for ribbon work and hand sewing on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.

New moms support Group 10:30am12:30pm. ongoing Wednesdays. free for babies 0-6 months old and their moms to discuss common concerns with other new moms. dominican edu Center, rm C, 1555 soquel dr, sC. 462-7709 triple P @ together in the Park (dropin playgroup) 10:30am-12 pm. Parent education is offered as part of the together in the Park drop-in playgroup led by mountain Community resources every Wednesday, April through october. triple P Positive Parenting tip sheets are covered with all participants or in brief, one-on-one consultations. triple P at together in the Park is offered in english or span-

JuNE 2018 ish by rosa reyes, Community Bridges – mountain Community resources. All children and parents/caregivers are welcome. Light snacks will be provided. Location: felton Covered Bridge Park, corner of Graham hill rd and mt. hermon rd (across from safeway) Breastfeeding support Group 10:30am-12:30pm. ongoing Wednesdays. dominican edu Center, rm d, 1555 soquel dr, sC. discuss joys & challenges of breastfeeding. free. 4627709 family storytime 11am-12pm. ongoing Wednesdays. Boulder Creek Library. stories and songs, art activities, games and play for families with children of all ages. one-on-one tech tutoring 12pm1pm. Aptos Library. trying to play with technology and getting frustrated? A tech savvy librarian will provide instruction in the use of a wide range of technology services: how to use free downloadable content available from your library in a number of formats, introduction to sCPL databases, creating an email account, downloading and attaching files Word processing direction and support. drop-in weekly appointments, 20 minute slots available. to best support learning, please bring the following items: devices (i.e., laptops, tablets, and/or smartphones), necessary passwords (Google Play, App store), and library card! first-come, first-served. free!

Baby happy hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. every monday, Wednesday, & thursday. see June 4.

Genealogy Lecture series 1pm-3pm. downtown Library. Join us the first Wednesday of each month to learn about a variety of resources, strategies, and tools in the field of family research. All are invited to these free events, and donations are welcome. for more information, please call the Genealogical society of santa Cruz County (831) 427-7707 extension 5794.

Writing in the Library 2pm-4pm. scotts Valley Library. A program for all ages. Writing materials and writing prompts will be provided or you can bring works in progress. there will be time at each session to share your work with other authors if you want. tales to tails 3:30pm-4:30pm. Live oak Library. see June 1. start Your day With Protein: free Wellness series 6pm-7pm. Westside New Leaf Community markets. healthy habits developed early last a lifetime and breakfast is one of the best

habits to establish. eaten regularly, a protein-rich breakfast can be life changing! Learn how to incorporate protein-rich foods into your breakfast routine. Get tips for meals outside the breakfast box. free registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nutrition-basics-3-week-series-tickets45268782146 “sea of Life” documentary screening and Panel 6pm-8pm. rio theater. the film focuses on our beloved ocean, the perils it faces, and the positive changes each and every one of us can instill. following the documentary, we will have a discussion with our panel of local ocean experts. Learn, enjoy, and be empowered with us at this fantastic evening benefiting save our shores! doors open at 6pm, film starts at 6:30, and the panel will follow afterwards. info and tickets at: http://saveourshores.org/event/10959/ ?instance_id=177 female survivor support Group 6pm7:30pm. ongoing Wednesdays. is your partner violent or controlling? have you survived a sexual assault? monarch services~servicios monarca offers a safe, supportive space. free.

Childcare activities provided. 1685 Commercial Way, santa Cruz. 4254030. 24hr: 888 900-4232. wcsddm.org Wooster (soul/reggae/rock): summer twilight Concert series 6pm8pm. ongoing Wednesdays through August. esplanade Park Bandstand.

Bring a picnic or dine at one of our many area restaurants, many of whom sponsor our concerts. seating is on the lawn, seawall, benches or the beach. Please bring your low back chairs or picnic blankets. Warm jackets suggested for cool evenings. No alcohol or dogs in the park or on the beach. foster Parent orientation meeting 6pm-8pm. first Wednesday of each month. Live oak family resource Center. there is a need for loving, stable families to care for children of all age groups all over santa Cruz County.

Be an adoptive or foster parent to a child, adolescent or teen. Learn more at our monthly orientation meeting.

1740 17th Ave., santa Cruz. for information or to sign up for an orientation, please go to www.fostercare4kids.com or call 345-2700. storytelling: transformation through Art 6:00pm-7:30pm. santa Cruz mAh. Join us in an event to hear stories from mental health Client Action (mhCAN) members of how art has impacted their mental health. Contribute to the conversation on your connection to the arts and healing. this event will leave you feeling inspired by the open and honest stories

from the artists. $10 general, $8 student, free for mAh members. made possible in part by Nordic Naturals and mAh members. family fun Night 3pm-5pm. first Wednesday of every month. Capitola mall (macy’s Wing). every month has a theme and features fun activities, including: A happily ever Laughter faerie with magical entertainment ranging from face painting, to balloon twisting, sing-a-longs, puppet shows and more! $5 donation per Child benefits Jacob’s heart Children’s Cancer support services Basic Computer skills Workshop 6pm-7:30pm. downtown Library. it’s never too late to start at the beginning!

Join us for an introduction to using computers. Learn the basic skills needed to navigate the keyboard, mouse, and computer system. You will have an opportunity to receive a nationally recognized credential at the end of the workshop. No registration required.

Board in the Library 6:30pm-8:30pm. scotts Valley Library. Adults need playtime too! Join this program for hours of tabletop gaming fun. Bring your favorite board game or play some of the library’s many games like settlers of Catan, Pandemic, or ticket to ride. No prior gaming experience is necessary.

thursday, june 7 food Addicts Anonymous meeting 9am. ongoing thursdays. A 12-step group that helps people not eat addictively one day at a time. many parents and teens (and of course others) struggle to lose weight. there are no dues or fees. A desire to stop eating addictively is all that is needed. Please go to foodaddicts.com for more information. trinity Presbyterian Church on 420 melrose. entrance is through the yellow gate to the library.

Coffee talk social hour 10am-11am. downtown Library. ongoing thursdays. free coffee, free talk; social support and information services for all. this program is designed to serve people experiencing homelessness, however it is an open space for all.

Please join us in front of the downtown branch library (at the benches on the corner of Church st. and Center st.) every thursday morning (except major holidays) for a free cup of coffee and the chance to talk, vent, brainstorm and connect with friends, neighbors and service providers. if you so choose, sign-up for Working together, and work with an individual information advocate one-on-one to help you tackle an information issue of your choice.

Working together: information Navigation 10am-11:30am. ongoing thursdays. downtown Library. Work with an information advocate on any information problem, application, resume or access issue of your choice. A library staff member or community volunteer will work with you individually using a laptop computer and access to free phone calls, prints, scanning and more. Use this time to overcome hurdles to housing, safety, education, health, income or well being. same day sign-ups during Coffee talk in front of the downtown branch library at the corner Church st. & Center st. drop-ins also welcome. Look for us in the doWNstAirs meeting room (1st floor, behind the computer area).

Preschool storytime 10am-11am. ongoing thursdays. downtown Library. see June 4. toddler time 10am-11am. ongoing thursdays. scotts Valley Library and Aptos Library. see June 4.

Preschool Crafts at dream maker Creative 10am – 12pm. repeats the 2nd and 4th thursdays of each month.

Bring your preschoolers, ages 3-6 for some crafting fun where you don’t have to clean up! $10 admission includes 2 or 3 age appropriate craft projects, each taking 10-20 minutes.

Craft themes will be posted on facebook and instagram one week in advance. An adult must stay with child this is not childcare. No registration required. Just show up. 831-5081012. 1001 Center st. #2, santa Cruz (in the santa Cruz Arts Center) http:// dreammakercreative.com New Parents with Babies 4 months to 9 months 10am-11:30am. ongoing thursdays. All groups are held in the sutter room at sutter maternity and surgery Center. Classes are drop-in (no pre-reg required) donations accepted (no required fee). Questions?

Call sutter Lactation Center 4772229. sutter maternity and surgery Center. 2900 Chanticleer Ave, santa Cruz. special Armchair travels and Author talks 10:30am-12pm. La selva Beach Library. What would you do if you could do anything in the world? Alesa Lightbourne’s son asked her this question, and two months later she was teaching in Kurdish iraq. her book, the Kurdish Bike, is based on her true story, especially friendships with women in a local village. ms. Lightbourne’s presentation features photos of the real people in the book, updates on characters, and dressing up a participant for a Kurdish wedding.

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JuNE 2018 Baby happy hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. every monday, Wednesday, & thursday. see June 4. do-it-Yourself Crafts 3pm-4:30pm. ongoing thursdays. Boulder Creek Library. Get creative! Kids, teens and families welcome!

Lego Club 3:30pm-5pm. ongoing thursdays. Garfield Park Library and Boulder Creek Library. directed LeGo construction for kids 7 and older. each week we will construct models based on a common theme.

Art Walk 5:30pm-8pm. first thursday of every month. Capitola mall (macy’s Wing). Local artists, a featured charity every month and live entertainment. support your local artists! trivia on tap 6pm-7:30pm. steel Bonnet Brewing Company. Join santa Cruz Public Libraries as we host a bimonthly trivia night at steel Bonnet Brewing Company in scotts Valley.

Bring your friends, form a team (or take it on solo), and compete against other groups to win the grand prize. event occurs 1st and 3rd thursdays of the month. entre Nosotras 6pm-8pm. 1st and 3rd thursday of the month. WomenCAre’s Watsonville office. open to spanish-speaking women with all kinds of cancer, from diagnosis through treatment and the healing process. Groups are led in spanish and meet at our Watsonville office. Please call 831-761-3973 for details. Led by Chila Correa.

Citizen and science: food Webs and Local ecology 6:30pm-8pm. downtown Library. sCPL is partnering with the Children’s museum of discovery (mod), UCsC and the Natural history museum to present a science series for adults and teens. meetings will be held on the 1st thursday every month at 6:30pm at the downtown Library

friday, june 8 Ask Us: downtown outreach Worker office hours 10am-12pm. every friday and sunday. downtown Library. see June 1.

New moms Crafting Group at dream maker Creative 10am-Noon. 2nd and 4th fridays. New moms, drop-in for some therapeutic creative time and meet other new moms. Bring your non-mobile babies and make a baby keepsake in our comfortable and relaxing studio, or choose from a variety of other craft projects. $10 admission includes tea and snacks plus adult coloring books and supplies. A featured project (additional fee) will be posted on facebook and instagram one week 16 Growing Up In Santa Cruz • June 2018

in advance. this is not a children’s class - it is a chance for moms to connect with each other in a baby-friendly space. No registration required. Just show up. 508-1012. 1001 Center st. #2, santa Cruz (in the santa Cruz Arts Center) http://dreammakercreative.com fun n’ tumble open Gym 12-3pm.

JuneBugs Gymsee June 1.

UCsC farm and Garden market Cart 12pm-6pm. Base of the UCsC Campus (corner of Bay and high st.). see June 1. friday movie matinee 1pm-2:30pm.

Aptos Library. Join us for a great movie for all ages. Call Aptos (831.427.7702) for more information.

Watsonville farmers market 2pm7pm. ongoing fridays. downtown Watsonville Plaza. see June 1.

Live oak Library Book Group 2pm3pm. Live oak Library. reading selections will be made by the group with an emphasis on thought provoking fiction and challenging non-fiction.

Check with the front desk staff for the current month’s book selection. toxic tobacco: World oceans day Art Project 5pm-8pm. in celebration of World oceans day, make art that makes a difference with the santa Cruz County tobacco education Coalition! this friday, we’ll make larger-than-life cigarette butts to send a powerful message to tobacco manufacturers: Clean Up Your Waste! At a later date, we will take the butts to the beach for a kinesthetic art and social media event. have fun, get messy and learn how YoU can support efforts to get the butts off our beaches. this is a free, all ages, drop-in activity.

Live music by dirty Cello 6:30pm9pm. Abbot square. enjoy high energy music from dirty Cello who brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues and bluegrass.

Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, rebecca roudman, dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. from down home blues with a wailing cello to virtuosic stompin’ bluegrass, dirty Cello is a band that gets your heart thumping and your toes tapping! sip drinks and eat dinner at Abbott square market. explore art and history at the santa Cruz museum of Art & history. free and all ages. made possible in part by Nordic Naturals and mAh members. mount madonna school’s Production of the ramayana 7pm. san Jose mexican heritage theater. the Ramayana! is an annual event in which the entire student body takes part. this magical theatrical production of drama, dance

and song has been entertaining audiences for 40 years. in the preschool years students may begin by taking part in the ever-popular forest animal scene. Gradually they work their way through various small parts as dancers, singers, monkeys, demons, and martial artists until they finally emerge in the lead roles in their high school years.

Behind the scenes, a large supporting cast of parents, teachers, alumni and mount madonna Center staff take on the roles of prop makers, costumers, makeup artists, technicians, musicians, stage crew, and concessionaires. this makes the Ramayana! our largest school event of the year.

saturday, june 9 Aptos farmers market 8am-2pm. ongoing saturdays. Cabrillo College. see June 2.

Capitola rod and Custom Classic Car show 8:30am-5pm. Capitola Village.

Cars will cruise from the santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to Capitola Village at 8:30am. from then on, enjoy classic cars, great music, charming shops, restaurants, and family fun at the beach. scott’s Valley farmer’s market 9 am- 1 pm. ongoing saturdays. sV Community Center parking lot. see June 2. redwood tours 11am & 2pm. ongoing saturdays. henry Cowell state Park. see June 2. diY Crafts 11am-1pm. Branciforte Library and Garfield Park Library. ongoing saturdays. see June 2. redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm ongoing saturdays, and sundays. Big Basin state Park. see June 2.

Japanese Cultural Center 11am-6pm. mission Park Plaza. You can find the mAh at the family arts booth making books with participants and collecting wishes for a collaborative art piece! enjoy the annual festival celebrating Japanese culture with entertainment, artisans, food booths, and more. three venues: mission Plaza Park and nearby Aikido of santa Cruz and santa Cruz Zen Center.

Board in the Library 12pm-5pm.

Boulder Creek Library. ongoing saturdays except the 30th.

Guided Adobe tour ongoing saturdays 1pm. santa Cruz mission state historic Park ranch tours 1pm. ongoing saturdays and sundays. Wilder ranch state Park. see June 3.

Chess instruction 2pm-3pm. downtown Library. ongoing saturdays except the first. Children’s chess instruction with full time teacher and master, Gjon feinstein, for students up to 18 years old. Parents and/or other relatives are welcome to participate. mount madonna school’s Production of the ramayana 2pm. san Jose mexican heritage theater. see June 8. spanish speaking Cancer support Group 3pm-4:30pm. 2nd and 4th saturday of the month. WomenCAre’s office. open to spanishspeaking women with all kinds of cancer. Provides emotional support, education, and referrals to other social services. Group is led in spanish, led

by Carolina evans-roman. Please call 831-336-8662 to register.

Live music by tan of dreams 7:30pm-9:30pm. Abbot square.

Come and shake it to the dance-poprock beats of tan of dreams who is an infectious mix of high octane dancePop-rock & soulful ballads which include original & cover songs performed with mesmerizing vocals.Grab some food and drink at Abbott square market. discover local art and history at the santa Cruz museum of Art & history. free and all ages. made possible in part by Nordic Naturals and mAh members.

sunday, june 10 Capitola rod and Custom Classic Car show 9am-2pm. Capitola Village. see June 9.

Ask Us: downtown outreach Worker office hours 10am-12pm. every friday and sunday. downtown Library. see June 1. redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm ongoing saturdays, and sundays. Big Basin state Park. see June 2. overeaters Anonymous 9:05am10:15am. ongoing sundays. sutter maternity & surgical Center. see June 3.

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JuNE 2018 Parent’s Nook and open ended Playtime 11am-2pm. the Breastfeeding Cafe in collaboration with mAh, is offering a project to make parents’ life a little more comfortable and efficient through on demand parent care service. We invite parents to come and spend a few moments of their time all to themselves. sip on a cup of coffee, spend time with other like-minded parents, or work peacefully on your passion, getting yourself that much needed “me” time. Kids can play freely nearby. there will be play experts to take care of kids as they explore their playthings. Let the kids PLAY uninitiated and create something totally NeW which even parents can’t imagine. We want them to explore, create, and imagine. this is a free, all ages, drop in event.

Castro Adobe open house 11am3pm. Castro Adobe state historic Park. Join us for a unique opportunity to view our newest state historic Park. this hidden jewel in the Pájaro Valley is currently an active construction site as the adobe building is being repaired and is open only during scheduled events. this event is free to attend; donations are gratefully accepted. Parking is limited; please carpool. Leashed dogs are allowed in the parking area only. ranch tours 1pm. ongoing saturdays and sundays. Wilder ranch state Park. see June 3. diY Crafts 1pm-4:30pm. ongoing sundays. Live oak Library.

Watsonville Nature Walks 1:30pm. ongoing sundays. Watsonville Nature Center (30 harkins slough road). see June 3. mount madonna school’s Production of the ramayana 2pm. san Jose mexican heritage theater. see June 8.

Adult Arts and Crafts 2pm-4:30pm. ongoing sundays. felton Public Library. see June 3.

Nar-Anon family Groups 6:30pm8:00pm. ongoing sundays. meets in sutter room. sutter hospital, 2900 Chanticleer Avenue. see June 3.

monday, june 11 Preschool storytime 10am-11am. ongoing mondays. Garfield Park Library. see June 4.

Live oak Knitters 11am-1pm ongoing mondays. Live oak Library. see June 4.

toddler time 10am-11am. ongoing tuesdays. Branciforte Library. see June 5.

Baby happy hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. every monday, Wednesday, & thursday. see June 4.

Preschool storytime 10:30am11:30am. ongoing tuesdays. La selva Beach Library and scotts Valley Library. see June 5.

Arm-in-Arm Cancer support Group 12:30pm-2pm. ongoing mondays. WomenCAre office. see June 4.

oliver the Parrot 11am-12pm. scotts Valley Library. meet oliver the Parrot and enjoy parrot stories, songs, facts about parrots, and make a parrot craft.

New mommy musical meetUp 12:30pm-2pm. every 2nd monday.

Native sons’ hall. Bring your little ones and join the free santa Cruz New mommy musical meetUp to mingle with other new mommies and learn how to integrate music making in your baby’s life from a certified music together teacher. 239 high street, santa Cruz. www.musicalme.com

tumble-on-tuesdays at JuneBug’s Gym 12pm-3pm. ongoing open Gym on tuesdays at JuneBug’s Gym. see June 5.

Birth Center tour 6:30pm. free. ongoing tuesdays. Call to register. dominican hospital, 1555 soquel dr, sC. 462-7709

Cancer support Group 12:30pm-2pm. ongoing tuesdays.

WomenCAre’s office. see June 5.

divorced fathers Network 7:308:30pm. ongoing tuesdays. dfN provides non-adversarial techniques to achieve healthy co-parenting through a support group network. Aptos La selva fire dept, 6934 soquel dr.

234-5578

Knitting in the Library 3pm-4:30pm ongoing mondays. scotts Valley Library. esL Conversation Group 5pm6:30pm. ongoing mondays. Live oak Library. see June 4.

Cuéntame un Cuento 5:30pm6:30pm. Abbot square secret Garden.

Acompáñanos para una amena hora de cuentos, actividades y canciones en español. este programa es para niños y sus familias. Cuéntame un Cuento será presentado en el Jardín secreto. raising Competent teens triple P seminar 6pm-7:30pm. mountain Community resources (6134 highway 9, felton). help your teen become a confident, competent young adult by, developing self-discipline, being a good problem solver, establishing routines, getting involved in school activities, following school rules, and having supportive friends. Presented in english by Cori Burt of Community Bridges. free and open to the public. divorced fathers Network 7:30-8:30pm. ongoing mondays. dominican hospital. see June 4.

tuesday, june 12

toddler time 10am-11am. ongoing mondays. Live oak Library. see June 4.

exploring Big Basin 9am. ongoing tuesdays. meet at Big Basin redwoods state Park headquarters. Located 9 miles outside of Boulder Creek on hwy 236 at 21600 Big Basin Way. June 5,

Wellness Group 10am-11:30am. ongoing mondays. sutter room at sutter maternity and surgery Center. see June 4.

New Parents with Babies 3 Weeks to 4 months 10am-11:30am. ongoing tuesdays. sutter room at sutter maternity and surgery Center. see June 5.

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summer snacking 1pm-2pm. Westside New Leaf Community markets. see June 5. free registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-snacking-tickets-45817383026

rodelo, Community Bridges – La manzana Community resources Location: Live oak Community resources, 1740 17th Ave, santa Cruz to register: Contact sandra rodelo at (831) 724-2997 x211 or sandrar@cbridges.org or register online at http://first5scc.org/ calendar/parent-trainings Grupo de apoyo femenino del superviviente 6pm-7:30pm. martes en curso. en espanol.1685 Commercial Way, santa Cruz. Ver junio de 5.

wednesday, june 13

Lego and duplo fun 1:30pm-3:30pm. ongoing tuesdays.

Branciforte Library. see June 5.

All together Now! 9am-11am. ongoing Wednesdays. Live oak family resource Center. see June 6.

diY tuesday Crafternoon 2:30pm-4pm. ongoing tuesdays. downtown Library. see June 5.

Bookshop santa Cruz story time 10am. ongoing Wednesdays. see June 6.

decorate a Canvas Book Bag 3pm-4:30pm. Live oak Library. Get crafty! Create a design on a canvas bag using fabric markers and stencils. free canvas bag provided. Just right to carry library books in! Keep for yourself or give as a gift. Ages 6 and up.

New moms support Group 10:30am12:30pm. ongoing Wednesdays. see June 6.

Lego Club 3:30pm-4pm. felton Library. ongoing tuesdays. see June 5.

Youth Chess Club 3:30pm-4:30pm. ongoing tuesdays. Aptos Library.

Youth Coalition meeting 5pm6:30pm. free. ongoing tuesdays. resource Center for Non-Violence, 515 Broadway, sC. see June 5. teaching teens to manage money and Work triple P Workshop 5:30pm7pm. Live oak Community resources. triple P Workshops are brief classes that provide quick tips for handling everyday parenting issues. Attend this free parenting workshop to learn: What your child might be trying to communicate through their behavior; how to handle disobedience without getting stuck in a power struggle; effective ways to prevent and manage tantrums. this triple P Workshop is free and open to the public. free child care is available with advance registration. Light snacks will be provided for adults and children.

Presented in english by sandra

Breastfeeding support Group 10:30am-12:30pm. ongoing Wednesdays. dominican edu Center, rm d. see June 6. triple P @ together in the Park (dropin playgroup) 10:30am-12 pm. ongoing Wednesdays. felton Covered Bridge Park, corner of Graham hill rd and mt. hermon rd (across from safeway). see June 6. family storytime 11am-12pm. ongoing Wednesdays. Boulder Creek Library. see June 6. one-on-one tech tutoring 12pm1pm. ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library. see June 6.

Baby happy hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. every monday, Wednesday, & thursday. see June 4. dance for Parkinson’s 1pm. ongoing Wednesdays except the first Wednesday of the month. motion Pacific dance, santa Cruz. Using the dance for Pd® program designed by the mark morris dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group method, professional dancers draw on their unique expertise to support people

JuNE 2018 with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers to engage sight, sound, touch, thought, and imagination to inspire movement, expression and community. Classes are appropriate for anyone with Parkinson’s no matter how advanced. movement modifications will be made available. No dance experience is required. No Charge to Participate.

times. for more information, please contact Carrie Neill, Publicity manager carrie.neill@hbgusa.com (212) 364-1437.

Branciforte Writers 4pm-6pm. Branciforte Library. Group for adults who are writing for children: stories and Non-fiction. All ages- from picture books to young adult. Join us to share information, ideas, collaboration, opportunities and support! Writing and sharing in a positive, supportive place.

Coffee talk social hour 10am-11am. downtown Library. ongoing thursdays. see June 7.

family Lagoon Watch 5:30pm-7pm.

Live oak Library. Learn about the Corcoran Lagoon! this is a hands-on program for families lead by local experts. Participants will learn about the environment and wildlife of Corcoran Lagoon. We’ll take water samples, examine microscopic creatures, record weather measurements and learn how to identify birds and plants. Not suitable for very young children.

Parents/carers are responsible for all children under 18yr.

Choose smart Carbs: free Wellness series 6pm-7pm. Westside New Leaf Community markets. Carbohydrates, often referred to as carbs, are found in more than just bread. of the three macronutrients – carbohydrates, fat, and protein – carbs have the greatest impact on blood sugar levels. explore seasonal options for smart carbs, including vegetables, grains, and legumes. free registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nutrition-basics-3-week-series-tickets45268782146 female survivor support Group 6pm7:30pm. ongoing tuesdays. en espanol. is your partner violent or controlling? have you survived a sexual assault? monarch services~servicios monarca offers a safe, supportive space. free. Childcare activities provided. 1685 Commercial Way, santa Cruz. 425-4030. 24hr: 888 900-4232.

Wcs-ddm.org mambo tropical (Latin/salsa): summer twilight Concert series 6pm8pm. ongoing Wednesdays through August. esplanade Park Bandstand. see June 6. madeline miller: Author of Circle 7pm. Bookshop santa Cruz. “A bold and subversive retelling of the goddess’s story, Circe manages to be both epic and intimate in its scope, recasting the most infamous female figure from the odyssey as a hero in her own right.” —- Alexandra Alter, New York

thursday, june 14 food Addicts Anonymous meeting 9am. ongoing thursdays. trinity Presbyterian Church.

Working together: information Navigation 10am-11:30am. downtown Library. ongoing thursdays. see June 7. toddler time 10am-11am. ongoing thursdays. scotts Valley Library and Aptos Library. see June 4.

Preschool storytime 10am-11am. ongoing thursdays. downtown Library. see June 4.

New Parents with Babies 4 months to 9 months 10am-11:30am. ongoing thursdays. sutter room at sutter maternity and surgery Center.

Preschool Crafts at dream maker Creative 10am-12pm. 2nd and 4th thursdays. Bring your preschoolers, ages 3-6 for some crafting fun where you don’t have to clean up! $10 admission includes three age appropriate craft projects, each taking 10-20 minutes. Craft themes will be posted on facebook and instagram one week in advance. An adult must stay with child - this is not childcare. No registration required. Just show up. 508-1012.

1001 Center st. #2, santa Cruz (in the santa Cruz Arts Center) http://dreammakercreative.com Baby happy hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. every monday, Wednesday, & thursday. see June 4. thursday step Parents support Group Join us on the second thursday of each month for a free, drop-in support group for anyone in the step-parenting role. We meet at various locations. email hannah mommystub@gmail.com for more details.

Grupo de 4 semanas triple P: Prevención Y manejo de La desobediencia 5:30pm–7 pm. La manzana recursos Comunitarios. Cada jueves, del 14 de junio al 5 de julio. Asista a este grupo breve de cuatro semanas para aprender estrategias fáciles que le ayudaran a: Por qué los niños podrían ser poco cooperativos o negarse a seguir instrucciones; maneras positivas para enseñarle a su niño a aceptar los límites y a cooperar con usted; Cómo responder con calma y consistentemente cuando su hijo se niega a seguir las instrucciones. este grupo breve es

gratis y abierto al público. inscríbase para reservar su lugar y obtener el cuidado de sus niños gratis. se proporcionarán bocadillos ligeros para niños y adultos.

Presentado en español por: Liliana Zamora – Puentes de Comunidad, La manzana recursos Comunitarios Ubicación: Ubicación: La manzana recursos Comunitarios, 521 main st, room e, Watsonville Para inscribirse: Comuníquese con Liliana Zamora al (831) 724-2997 x218 o lilianaz@cbridges.org o vea el calendario en http://first5scc.org/calendar/parenttrainings do-it-Yourself Crafts 3pm-4:30pm. ongoing thursdays. Boulder Creek Library. see June 7.

Lego Club 3:30pm-5pm. ongoing thursdays. Garfield Park Library and Boulder Creek Library. see June 7.

Club Kanopy: Almost Adults 5:30pm7:30pm. Club Kanopy is a movie club that screens quality films directly from Kanopy streaming Video: sCPL’s hottest movie platform. Join us monthly for fun, thoughtful, dramatic, or important movie screenings with some discussion afterward. trees to seas 6:30pm-8:30pm. scotts Valley Library. talk from Peggy strap about saving whales from life-threatening entanglements with marine debris.

friday, june 15 Ask Us: downtown outreach Worker office hours 10am-12pm. every friday and sunday. downtown Library. see June 1. the make Lab 10am-5pm. scotts Valley Library. see June 1.

UCsC farm and Garden market Cart 12pm-6pm. Base of the UCsC Campus (corner of Bay and high st.). see June 1.

Watsonville farmers market 2pm7pm. ongoing fridays. downtown Watsonville Plaza. see June 1. tales to tails 3pm-4pm. felton Library. see June 1. friday make Night: CLotería 5pm8pm my name is Cloe Jean fernandez Zarifian and i am recreating a complete set of Lotería to portray the life i have lived as a mexican Armenian American, with symbols that pertain to my upbringing and reality. Come see my art and enjoy a game of identity Bingo! Learn about my experience visually through CLotería the Armenian-mexican-American version of Lotería, and create your own Lotería identity Card! this is a free, drop

in, family friendly event! family Barn dance every 3rd friday, 6:30-8:00 pm host and Caller, Andy Wilson. at Live oak Grange 1900 17th Avenue, santa Cruz CA 95062. music lead by deby Benton Grosjean and her multigenerational students, “the Ginormous string Band”. dances occur monthly on the 3rd friday with exception of summer months.

No experience needed. Andy patiently walks thru dances beforehand. fun for the whole family!

Berlin starring terri Nunn: free friday Night Bands on the Beach 6:30pm and 8:30pm. santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. for fans of electronic music and the wave of style and pop culture that followed in the wake of the ‘80s, terri Nunn is an icon. At this high-energy show, enjoy hits like “No more Words,” “the metro,” and “take my Breath Away” which was featured in the 1986 movie top Gun and reached #1 on the Billboard top 100.

Live music by Carie and the soulshakers 6:30pm-9pm. Abbot square. shake it to the beats of Carie & the soulshakers whose original music is a blend of blistering blues and sultry soul with New orleans style and memphis grit. Grab some food and drink at Abbott square market. discover local art and history at the santa Cruz museum of Art & history. free and all ages. made possible in part by Nordic Naturals and mAh members.

Agape dance Academy’s sleeping Beauty 7:30pm. Aptos high PAC. Join us for the fabulous iconic sleeping Beauty performances by Agape dance Academy. featuring tchaikovsky’s unbelievable score with a backdrop of beautiful dancers, choreography, costumes, scenery and more!

World class ballet and a chance in a lifetime to see this beautiful ballet come to life right in your own town!

Get tickets at agapedance.com

saturday, june 16 Aptos farmers market 8am-2pm. ongoing saturdays. Cabrillo College. see June 2. scott’s Valley farmer’s market 9am1pm. ongoing saturdays. sV Community Center parking lot. see June 2.

Agape dance Academy’s sleeping Beauty 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 6pm. see June 15.

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JuNE 2018 Aptos fsCPL Book sale 10am-3pm.

Aptos Library. Come browse a wide ranging collection from fiction to children’s books, audio books to Cd’s. our non-fiction covers subjects from A-Z: cookbooks, gardening, health & well-being, poetry, and travel among a myriad of other subject areas. seeds of Knowledge Workshop 10am1pm. Natural history museum. Join us in our native plant demonstration garden to get hands-on experience with seed-saving, studying plant lifecycles, and habitat restoration. Create scientific illustrations alongside an artist featured in the Art of Nature, and go home with a silk-screened bandana and seeds to start your own native garden. scotts Valley history 11am-12pm. scotts Valley Library. Jay topping, a local historian associated with the scotts Valley historical society, will give an overview of the history of scotts Valley. deborah Lipoma, the local history librarian at santa Cruz Public Libraries, will talk about local history resources at the library. there will be photos and other artifacts of interest. diY Crafts 11am-1pm. Branciforte Library and Garfield Park Library. ongoing saturdays. see June 2. redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm ongoing saturdays, and sundays. Big Basin state Park. see June 2. redwood tours 11am & 2pm. ongoing saturdays. henry Cowell state Park. see June 2. salsa rueda: music and dance of Cuba 12pm-1pm. downtown Library.

Cesario ruiz leads us through the beats and excitement of Cuba. All ages. Brought to you by tannery World dance + Cultural Center.

Board in the Library 12pm-5pm.

Boulder Creek Library. ongoing saturdays except the 30th.

Juneteenth 12pm-5pm. Louden Community Center. You can find the mAh making books with particpants and collecting wishes for a collaborative art piece! Come Acknowledge the emancipation Proclamation and enjoy delicious food, amazing performances, and fun games at Laurel Park. dancenter showcases 12pm (mini showcase) 3pm (Junior showcase) 7pm (main showcase). Civic Auditorium. end of year showcases for all dancenter students featuring dancers ages 3- adults. free. Call (831) 475-5032 for more info.

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Guided Adobe tour ongoing saturdays 1pm. santa Cruz mission state historic Park

ranch tours 1pm. ongoing saturdays and sundays. Wilder ranch state Park. see June 3.

ranch tours 1pm. ongoing saturdays and sundays. Wilder ranch state Park. see June 3.

the men of Big Basin: A father’s day special event 1pm-2:30pm. Big Basin state Park. Celebrate father’s day by honoring some of the remarkable men who lived in, worked in and fought for Big Basin. Living history reenactments bring you back in time where you will meet pioneer settlers, Big Basin founders and early park rangers. stroll through the magnificent redwoods on this half mile, 1.5 hour guided walk.

Wheelchair and stroller accessible. meet at Park headquarters. Big Basin redwoods state Park is located 9 miles outside of Boulder Creek on hwy 236 at 21600 Big Basin Way. event is free; day-use parking fee is $10. for more information, please call (831) 3388883.

Chess instruction 2pm-3pm. downtown Library. ongoing saturdays except the first. see June 9.

Community Poetry Circle 2pm-4pm. scotts Valley Library. Poetry gives rise to the full expression of self. Join the circle for this free monthly workshop on the 3rd saturday of the month. All levels welcome. No preregistration required. san Lorenzo Valley Community Band 6pm-7pm. Boulder Creek Library.

Come to the annual June concert hosted at the Boulder Creek Library.

We’ll be playing a variety of fun music to start your summer off with a bang! the concert is free but donations are accepted and all proceeds go to benefit sLVUsd music Programs. sponsored by the Boulder Creek friends of the Library.

World music dance Party 7:30pm9pm. Abbot square. enjoy the fusion of Celtic music with American pop/folk sounds of elise ferrell. sip drinks and eat dinner at Abbott square market. explore art and history at the santa Cruz museum of Art & history. free and all ages. made possible in part by Nordic Naturals and mAh members.

sunday, june 17 Ask Us: downtown outreach Worker office hours 10am-12pm. every friday and sunday. downtown Library. see June 1. redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm ongoing saturdays, and sundays. Big Basin state Park. see June 2. overeaters Anonymous 9:05am10:15am. ongoing sundays. sutter maternity & surgical Center. see June 3. sunday Play: father’s day special 11am-1pm. Abbot square. Come to the mAh and celebrate fathers day, by dancing, playing and making art for the special father figure in your life. this is a free, all ages, drop in activity.

Café Charla: familia y distancia 12pm-1:30pm. santa Cruz mAh. Acompáñanos a un evento donde nos juntamos para una buena charla con café. Cada charla tendrá diferente tema.

La tema de este mes sera familia y distancia. este evento es un reunión en un ambiente casual, amistoso y respetuoso.Charla sera facilitado en español.

Baby happy hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. every monday, see Wednesday, & thursday.

June 4.

Arm-in-Arm Cancer support Group 12:30pm-2pm. ongoing mondays. WomenCAre office. see June 4.

Knitting in the Library 3pm-4:30pm ongoing mondays. scotts Valley Library. divorced fathers Network 7:308:30pm. ongoing mondays. dominican hospital. see June 4. free daily entertainment 12pm-6pm. daily through August 17. santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. World-class magicians, acrobats, jugglers, and comedians—all performing free at two stages inside the park.

diY Crafts 1pm-4:30pm. ongoing sundays. Live oak Library.

tales to tails 3:30pm-4:30pm. Aptos Library. see June 1.

science sunday 1:30pm-2:30pm. every 3rd sunday. seymour marine discovery Center. Lectures are designed to make science interesting and “user-friendly” for everyone. free with membership, admission, or valid UCsC student id.

esL Conversation Group 5pm6:30pm. ongoing mondays. Live oak Library. see June 4.

Watsonville Nature Walks 1:30pm. ongoing sundays. Watsonville Nature Center (30 harkins slough road). see June 3. tom Noddy’s Bubble magic 2pm3pm. Live oak Library. tom has taken his uniquely warm and charming sense of wonder and delight in soap bubbles to audiences around the world. the bubbles are truly exquisite and tom’s lively humor and engaging sense of fun leave his audiences both delighted and intrigued.

Adult Arts and Crafts 2pm-4:30pm. ongoing sundays. felton Public Library. see June 3.

Nar-Anon family Groups 6:30pm8:00pm. ongoing sundays. meets in sutter room. sutter hospital, 2900 Chanticleer Avenue. see June 3.

monday, june 18 Preschool storytime 10am-11am. ongoing mondays. Garfield Park Library. see June 4. toddler time 10am-11am. ongoing mondays. Live oak Library. see June 4.

Wellness Group 10am-11:30am. ongoing mondays. sutter room at sutter maternity and surgery Center. see June 4.

Live oak Knitters 11am-1pm ongoing mondays. Live oak Library. see June 4.

Getting teens Connected triple P seminar 6pm-7:30pm. mountain Community resources (6134 highway 9, felton). encourage your teen to form positive connections with others by being confident, being socially skilled, planning ahead, keeping commitments, keeping in contact, and aking care of others.Presented in english by Cori Burt of Community Bridges. free and open to the public. retro Nights 5pm-11pm. every monday and tuesday through August 14. santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. enjoy old-school prices throughout the park including $1.50 rides, $1.50 CocaCola fountain drinks, $9.95 Unlimited Attractions (unlimited access to Laser tag, Laser maze, miniature Golf, Climb ‘N Conquer and fright Walk), $2 select Games, and 50% off Airbrush tattoos

tuesday, june 19 exploring Big Basin 9am. ongoing tuesdays. meet at Big Basin redwoods state Park headquarters. Located 9 miles outside of Boulder Creek on hwy 236 at 21600 Big Basin Way. June 5, New Parents with Babies 3 Weeks to 4 months 10am-11:30am. ongoing tuesdays. sutter room at sutter maternity and surgery Center. see June 5. toddler time 10am-11am. ongoing tuesdays. Branciforte Library. see June 5.

JuNE 2018 Preschool storytime 10:30am11:30am. ongoing tuesdays. La selva Beach Library and scotts Valley Library. see June 5. tumble-on-tuesdays at JuneBug’s Gym 12pm-3pm. ongoing open Gym on tuesdays at JuneBug’s Gym. see June 5.

Cancer support Group 12:30pm2pm. ongoing tuesdays. WomenCAre’s office. see June 5. movie discussion Club 1pm-2pm. La selva Beach Library. Are you a movie lover? Join our group to discuss films currently in the theaters. Call the branch for next month’s movie selections at 831.427.7710. foods for fitness 1pm-2pm; 6pm7pm. Westside New Leaf Community markets. Whether you are new to exercise or a seasoned athlete, fueling your body with proper nutrition is essential to a successful workout. eating healthful foods and staying properly hydrated throughout the day, can provide you with the energy needed to maximize your workout and ensure that you feel great before, during, and after exercise. Come to this free one hour lecture to find out more!

Lego and duplo fun 1:30pm3:30pm. ongoing tuesdays. Branciforte Library. see June 5. diY tuesday Crafternoon 2:30pm4pm. ongoing tuesdays. downtown Library. see June 5.

Lego Club 3:30pm-4pm. felton Library. ongoing tuesdays. see June 5.

Youth Chess Club 3:30pm-4:30pm. ongoing tuesdays. Aptos Library.

Youth Coalition meeting 5pm6:30pm. free. ongoing tuesdays. resource Center for Non-Violence, 515 Broadway, sC. see June 5. retro Nights 5pm-11pm. every monday and tuesday through August 14. santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. see June 19. family and friends Cancer support Group 5:30pm-7pm. 1st and 3rd tuesdays of the month. WomenCAre’s office. see June 5. taller de triple P: Problemas a la hora de comer 5:30pm-7pm. La manzana recursos Comunitarios. Los talleres de triple P ofrecen consejos prácticos y estrategias para manejar las preguntas y desafíos de crianza específicas. Los padres pueden asistir a tantos talleres sobre cualquier tema que se interese.

Asista a este taller de crianza para aprender: Por qué los niños podrían tener problemas con la hora de la co-

mida; cómo evitar problemas en las comidas y anime a su niño a desarrollar hábitos alimenticios saludables; y consejos para crear rutinas positivas hora de la comida en su familia. este taller es gratis y abierto al público. inscríbase para reservar su lugar y obtener el cuidado de sus niños gratis. se proporcionarán bocadillos ligeros para niños y adultos. Presentado en español por: sandra rodelo, Puentes de la Comunidad – La manzana recursos Comunitarios Ubicación: La manzana recursos Comunitarios, 18 W. Lake Ave, sala e, Watsonville Para inscribirse: Comuníquese con sandra rodelo al (831) 724-2997 x211 o sandrar@cbridges.org o vea el calendario en http://first5scc.org/calendar/parenttrainings Grupo de apoyo femenino del superviviente 6pm-7:30pm. martes en curso. en espanol.1685 Commercial Way, santa Cruz. Ver junio de 5.

Birth Center tour 6:30pm. free. ongoing tuesdays. Call to register. dominican hospital, 1555 soquel dr, sC. 462-7709 divorced fathers Network 7:308:30pm. ongoing tuesdays. dfN provides non-adversarial techniques to achieve healthy co-parenting through a support group network. Aptos La selva fire dept, 6934 soquel dr. 2345578

wednesday, june 20 All together Now! 9am-11am, ongoing Wednesdays. Live oak family resource Center. see June 6.

enter the world of mother Goose Land, where beloved nursery rhyme characters are brought to life. mother Goose introduces you to her favorite stories: We encounter mary and her lamb on their way to school, while Jack and Jill climb up a hill looking for water. humpty dumpty is perched high atop a wall waiting for the king’s arrival, and Bo-Peep searches for her lost sheep.

for optimal health. historical and scientific evidence show that our ancestors did not suffer from many modern chronic diseases even though they ate wholesome, unprocessed fat-rich foods. discover our favorite sources of fats and how they are part of a healthy diet. free registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nutrition-basics-3-week-series-tickets45268782146

one-on-one tech tutoring 12pm1pm. ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library. see June 6.

female survivor support Group 6pm7:30pm. ongoing Wednesdays. 1685 Commercial Way, santa Cruz. see June 6.

Baby happy hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. every monday, Wednesday, & thursday. see June 4. dance for Parkinson’s, 1pm, motion Pacific dance, santa Cruz. every Wednesday except the first Wednesday of the month. see June 13.

Branciforte Book discussion Group 1:30pm-2:30pm. Branciforte Library. the Branciforte Book discussion Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 1:30-2:30. Please try to arrive on time! this month’s book will be “my Life in france” by Julia Childs. fratello marionettes: Aladdin 2pm3pm. scotts Valley Library. Using traditional music, intricate costumes, and dramatic staging, we present this magical tale adapted from “the 1,001 Arabian Nights” as it has never been seen before. friendship and kindness triumph over evil as Aladdin discovers the magical lamp, frees and befriends the powerful genie, thwarts the evil sorcerer, and saves the kingdom.

Bookshop santa Cruz story time 10am. ongoing Wednesdays. see June 6.

tales to tails 3:30pm-4:30pm. Live oak Library. Library. see June 1.

ribbon Arts Guild 10am-1pm. scotts Valley Library. see June 6.

Branciforte Writers 4pm-6pm. Branciforte Library. see June 13.

New moms support Group 10:30am12:30pm. ongoing Wednesdays. see June 6.

Coca-Cola Nights 5pm-11pm. every Wednesday and thursday (except July 4) through August 16. santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Bring a Coca-Cola product and enjoy unlimited rides for only $14.95+tax! You can also enjoy unlimited access to Laser tag, Laser maze, miniature Golf, Climb ‘N Conquer, and fright Walk for only $9.95.

Breastfeeding support Group 10:30am-12:30pm. ongoing Wednesdays. dominican edu Center, rm d. see June 6. triple P @ together in the Park (dropin playgroup) 10:30am-12 pm. ongoing Wednesdays. felton Covered Bridge Park, corner of Graham hill rd and mt. hermon rd (across from safeway). see June 6. family storytime 11am-12pm. ongoing Wednesdays. Boulder Creek Library. see June 6. fratello marionettes: mother Goose Land 11am-12pm. Aptos Library.

evening Non-fiction Book discussion Group 6pm-7pm. La selva Beach Library. Group will discussion current non-fiction books as selected by members. for information on upcoming book titles call 831-427-7710. embracing happy fats: free Wellness series 6pm-7pm. Westside New Leaf Community markets. Although our modern culture has distorted our perspective on fats, some fats are essential

everyday People (Classic Latin rock): summer twilight Concert series 6pm8pm. ongoing Wednesdays through August. esplanade Park Bandstand. see June 7.

Gender revolution: Art and identity 7pm-8:30pm. santa Cruz mAh. Join the Gender revolution for a night of queer art of all mediums. Connect in a dialogue on the topics of gender, expression, and the emerging landscapes of identity. $10 general, $8 student, free for mAh members. made possible in part by Nordic Naturals and mAh members. the Lost Boys: free movies on the Beach 9pm. santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. there’s nothing like watching your favorite movies right on the beach with the world-famous Giant dipper roller coaster lights twinkling overhead and the smell of Kettlecorn, corn dogs, and salt water taffy filling the air!

Board in the Library 6:30pm-8:30pm. scotts Valley Library. see June 6.

thursday, june 21 food Addicts Anonymous meeting 9am. ongoing thursdays. trinity Presbyterian Church.

Coffee talk social hour 10am-11am. ongoing thursdays. downtown Library. see June 7.

Working together: information Navigation 10am-11:30am. ongoing thursdays. downtown Library. see June 7.

Preschool storytime 10am-11am. ongoing thursdays. downtown Library. see June 4. toddler time 10am-11am. ongoing thursdays. scotts Valley Library and Aptos Library. see June 4.

New Parents with Babies 4 months to 9 months 10am-11:30am. ongoing thursdays. sutter room at sutter maternity and surgery Center.

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JuNE 2018 Grupo de 4 semanas triple P: Prevención Y manejo de La desobediencia 5:30pm–7 pm. La manzana recursos Comunitarios. Cada jueves, del 14 de junio al 5 de julio. Ver 14 de junio.

and mind balance.

Perry Yan the magician 11am-12pm (Branciforte Library); 2pm-3pm (La selva Beach Library). san francisco magician Perry Yan returns to santa Cruz! Come enjoy this funny, amazing, and family-friendly performance as part of summer reading 2018.

entre Nosotras 6pm-8pm. 1st and 3rd thursday of the month. WomenCAre’s Watsonville office. see June 7.

Boulder Creek Library Book Club 11am-12pm. Boulder Creek Library.

Please join us every third thursday of the month at 11:00 am when we discuss the book of the month, watch short videos highlighting authors and interesting side notes about the current book, and share personal insights.

Book Club titles are available at the Boulder Creek Library.

West side santa Cruz history 12pm1pm. downtown Library. ross eric Gibson is a local historian who will give an overview of the area’s history, and deborah Lipoma, the local history librarian at santa Cruz Public Libraries will talk about local history resources at the library. there will be photos and other artifacts of interest. munching with mozart 12:10pm12:50pm. downtown Library. this is a monthly series of free noon-time concerts at the downtown Branch meeting room. You are welcome to bring your lunch, but please no crunchy food items. for more information about the series, to make a reservation for your class or other large group, or to inquire about performing, contact Carol Panofsky • 831-4263238 • panofsky@cruzio.com Baby happy hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. every monday, Wednesday, & thursday. see June 4. do-it-Yourself Crafts 3pm-4:30pm. ongoing thursdays. Boulder Creek Library. see June 7.

Lego Club 3:30pm-5pm. ongoing thursdays. Garfield Park Library and Boulder Creek Library. see June 7.

Coca-Cola Nights 5pm-11pm. every Wednesday and thursday (except July 4) through August 16. santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. see June 20.

Kick the sugar habit Workshop 6pm7pm. Live oak Library. Learn to kick the sugar habit without giving up sweetness in this workshop you will discover why you have sugar cravings, why they can feel out of control, and what you can do about it. sandy Lee, a certified holistic health and Lifestyle Coach, will discuss how kicking the sugar habit can increase energy, result in better moods and increase the body 22 Growing Up In Santa Cruz • June 2018

trivia on tap 6pm-7:30pm. steel Bonnet Brewing Company. see June 7.

“the Goonies” family friendly movie Nights 6:30pm-10pm. every 3rd thursday through october 18th. the heart of soquel Park. supervisor John Leopold and the santa Cruz County department of Parks, open space and Cultural resources invite the public to join us for free family-friendly movie nights under the stars at the plaza of the heart of soquel Park.

friday, june 22 Ask Us: downtown outreach Worker office hours 10am-12pm. every friday and sunday. downtown Library. see June 1.

New moms Crafting Group at dream maker Creative 10am-Noon. 2nd and 4th fridays. see June 8.

Kathak: music and dance of india 11am-12pm. Branciforte Library. Join Antara Bhardwaj for fast footwork, spins, and dramatic storytelling through classical indian dance. All ages are invited. Brought to you by tannery World dance + Cultural Center.

UCsC farm and Garden market Cart 12pm-6pm. Base of the UCsC Campus (corner of Bay and high st.). see June 1. friday movie matinee 1pm-2:30pm.

Aptos Library. see June 8.

Watsonville farmers market 2pm7pm. ongoing fridays. downtown Watsonville Plaza. see June 1. the motels: free friday Night Bands on the Beach 6:30pm and 8:30pm. santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. one of LA’s original new wave bands, martha davis & the motels netted two gold albums with hits including “only the Lonely,” “suddenly Last summer,” “total Control,” “mission of mercy,” “shame” and “danger.” mtV videos didn’t kill this radio star, lead singer and songwriter martha davis won Best Performance in a music Video at the American music Awards for “only the Lonely.” With an ‘80s revival now in full swing, martha davis & the motels are back on the road pleasing their legions of fans.

Live music by John michael Band 6:30pm-9pm. Abbot square. rock out to the funky blues sounds of John

michael Band. sip drinks and eat dinner at Abbott square market. explore art and history at the santa Cruz museum of Art & history. free and all ages. made possible in part by Nordic Naturals and mAh members.

Pleasure Point street faire 11am-5pm.

Pleasure Point. enjoy great music, fun for kids, a skateboard contest, vendors, beer garden, and great food. $2500 of the proceeds will be donated to the Live oak education foundation.

saturday, june 23

Board in the Library 12pm-5pm.

Boulder Creek Library. ongoing saturdays except the 30th.

Aptos farmers market 8am-2pm. ongoing saturdays. Cabrillo College. see June 2. scott’s Valley farmer’s market 9 am- 1 pm. ongoing saturdays. sV Community Center parking lot. see June 2.

Woodies on the Wharf 10am-3:30pm.

Capitola Wharf. Activities throughout the day include music; merchandise sales; raffles for 100’s of prizes including beach bikes and surfboards (90 percent of raffle proceeds go to worthy charities); not to mention wandering the wharf, checking out all the woodies; and visiting the Wharf merchants and restaurants!

Cooking Class with Chef Poppy 10am-11am. Grey Bears. Learn healthy and delicious recipes from Chef Poppy in this monthly cooking class. she was a sous chef at skywalker ranch, George Lucas’ creative complex, conducted food presentations and preparing luncheons at Bon Appetit magazine, and was the Chef for the Nash Bridges tV show on treasure island, where she cooked for cast and crew as well as styling and cooking for all food scenes. free summer Kick-off festival 10am-5pm. Natural history museum.

Celebrate the season with our annual free family-friendly summer Kickoff festival. enjoy live music, animals, nature arts & crafts, and a fun day in the park! rockin’ Pop Up 10am-5pm. Natural history museum. free with admission. have a rock that needs identifying? Want to learn more about the geology of santa Cruz? Like digging for fossils? every fourth saturday of the month, geologists will be at the museum, ready to id your local (or not-so-local) geologic finds, as well as show off a rotating collection of specimens. so get ready to talk shop with these rock jocks! diY Crafts 11am-1pm. Branciforte Library and Garfield Park Library. ongoing saturdays. see June 2. redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm ongoing saturdays, and sundays. Big Basin state Park. see June 2. redwood tours 11am & 2pm. ongoing saturdays. henry Cowell state Park. see June 2.

Guided Adobe tour ongoing saturdays 1pm. santa Cruz mission state historic Park ranch tours 1pm. ongoing saturdays and sundays. Wilder ranch state Park. see June 3.

Chess instruction 2pm-3pm. downtown Library. ongoing saturdays except the first. see June 9. spanish speaking Cancer support Group 3pm-4:30pm. 2nd and 4th saturday of the month. WomenCAre’s office. see June 9.

sunday, june 24 Woodies on the Wharf drive 8:30am.

Gather in front of the ocean Pacific Lodge and join dozens of woodies for a sunday morning cruise. overeaters Anonymous 9:05am10:15am. ongoing sundays. sutter maternity & surgical Center. see June 3.

Ask Us: downtown outreach Worker office hours 10am-12pm. every friday and sunday. downtown Library. see June 1. redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm ongoing saturdays, and sundays. Big Basin state Park. see June 2.

Watsonville Nature Walks 1:30pm. ongoing sundays. Watsonville Nature Center (30 harkins slough road). see June 3.

7th Wave (Acoustic Light rock) sunday Art and music on the Beach 2pm4pm. Capitola esplanade stage. enjoy a sunday afternoon in Capitola at the sunday Art & music at the Beach event taking place six sundays throughout the summer. Local artists display their work and live music is featured on the esplanade stage. View and purchase quality artwork including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and mixed media from local artists and enjoy live music on the esplanade stage. this family friendly event is free and open to the public. felt story Workshop 2pm-4pm. downtown Library. Parents and Caregivers are invited to make their own felt stories to share with young children. materials, patterns and ideas will be provided. the workshops will in-

JuNE 2018 clude mentoring participants in the use of felt stories to engage young children in literature and play. Parent feedback about childhood memories indicates the desire to learn how to make and use felt stories.

Nar-Anon family Groups 6:30pm8:00pm. ongoing sundays. meets in sutter room. sutter hospital, 2900 Chanticleer Avenue. see June 3. ranch tours 1pm. ongoing saturdays and sundays. Wilder ranch state Park. see June 3. diY Crafts 1pm-4:30pm. ongoing sundays. Live oak Library.

Adult Arts and Crafts 2pm-4:30pm. ongoing sundays. felton Public Library. see June 3.

monday, june 25 Preschool storytime 10am-11am. ongoing mondays. Garfield Park Library. see June 4. toddler time 10am-11am. ongoing mondays. Live oak Library. see June 4.

Wellness Group 10am-11:30am. ongoing mondays. sutter room at sutter maternity and surgery Center. see June 4.

Live oak Knitters 11am-1pm ongoing mondays. Live oak Library. see June 4.

Baby happy hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. every monday, Wednesday, & thursday. see June 4.

Arm-in-Arm Cancer support Group 12:30pm-2pm. ongoing mondays. WomenCAre office. see June 4.

Knitting in the Library 3pm-4:30pm ongoing mondays. scotts Valley Library. esL Conversation Group 5pm6:30pm. ongoing mondays. Live oak Library. see June 4. oliver the Parrot 5:30pm-6:30pm.

Live oak Library. meet oliver the Parrot and enjoy parrot stories, songs, facts about parrots, and make a parrot craft. retro Nights 5pm-11pm. every monday and tuesday through August 14. santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. see June 19.

tuesday, june 26 exploring Big Basin 9am. meet at Big Basin redwoods state Park headquarters. Located 9 miles outside of Boul-

der Creek on hwy 236 at 21600 Big Basin Way. June 5, New Parents with Babies 3 Weeks to 4 months 10am-11:30am. ongoing tuesdays. sutter room at sutter maternity and surgery Center. see June 5. toddler time 10am-11am. ongoing tuesdays. Branciforte Library. see June 5.

Preschool storytime 10:30am11:30am. ongoing tuesdays. La selva Beach Library and scotts Valley Library. see June 5. drea Lusion 11am-12pm. scotts Valley Library. magic! songs! dancing!

Laughter! all this and more! mike the magician 11am-12pm; 2pm-3pm. downtown Library. he’s silly, he’s funny and he’ll make you go WoW! mike della Penna creates wonder and laughter with family magic performances that are equal parts playful and astonishing. tumble-on-tuesdays at JuneBug’s Gym 12pm-3pm. ongoing open Gym on tuesdays at JuneBug’s Gym. see June 5.

hidden Gems film Club 6pm-8pm.

Aptos Library. Come enjoy these “hidden gems.” foreign films, documentaries, independents and even some mainstream movies you might have missed! if you wish, bring a snack to share, and participate in the discussion! reach for the stars: star types and Light Pollution 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Boulder Creek Library. Calling all stargazers! this program will explore the ins and outs of all facets of astronomy for adults and families. Whether you’re an experienced astronomer or someone who doesn’t know the difference between a comet and an asteroid, this program is for you!

Birth Center tour 6:30pm. free. ongoing tuesdays. Call to register. dominican hospital, 1555 soquel dr, sC. 462-7709 divorced fathers Network 7:308:30pm. ongoing tuesdays. dfN provides non-adversarial techniques to achieve healthy co-parenting through a support group network. Aptos La selva fire dept, 6934 soquel dr.

234-5578

wednesday, june 27

Cancer support Group 12:30pm2pm. ongoing tuesdays. WomenCAre’s office. see June 5.

All together Now! 9am-11am, ongoing Wednesdays. Live oak family resource Center. see June 6.

Lego and duplo fun 1:30pm3:30pm. ongoing tuesdays. Branciforte Library. see June 5.

Bookshop santa Cruz story time 10am. ongoing Wednesdays. see June 6.

diY tuesday Crafternoon 2:30pm4pm. ongoing tuesdays. downtown Library. see June 5.

New moms support Group 10:30am12:30pm. ongoing Wednesdays. see June 6.

Lego Club 3:30pm-4pm. felton Library. ongoing tuesdays. see June 5.

Breastfeeding support Group 10:30am-12:30pm. ongoing Wednesdays. dominican edu Center, rm d. see June 6.

Youth Chess Club 3:30pm-4:30pm. ongoing tuesdays. Aptos Library.

Youth Coalition meeting 5pm6:30pm. free. ongoing tuesdays. resource Center for Non-Violence, 515 Broadway, sC. see June 5. retro Nights 5pm-11pm. every monday and tuesday through August 14. santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. see June 19.

Capoeira: music and dance of Brazil 5:30pm-6:30pm. Live oak Library.

Join Papiba Godinho this fun and fantastic workshop combining dance and martial arts. All ages. Brought to you by tannery World dance + Cultural Center.

Grupo de 4 semanas triple P: Prevención Y manejo de La desobediencia 5:30pm–7 pm. La manzana recursos Comunitarios. Cada jueves, del 14 de junio al 5 de julio. Ver 14 de junio.

triple P @ together in the Park (dropin playgroup) 10:30am-12 pm. ongoing Wednesdays. felton Covered Bridge Park, corner of Graham hill rd and mt. hermon rd (across from safeway). see June 6. magical moonshine: the three Little Pigs 11am-12pm. Boulder Creek Library. Audience members help the story along with lots of live music, singing, construction and laughter.

Presented with traditional Bohemian style marionettes on a tabletop stage. this show runs about 40 minutes and is recommended for ages 3 and up.

one-on-one tech tutoring 12pm1pm. ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library. see June 6.

Baby happy hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. every monday, Wednesday, & thursday. see June 4. dance for Parkinson’s, 1pm, motion Pacific dance, santa Cruz. every Wednesday except the first Wednesday of the month. see June 13. magical moonshine: Chanticleer the rooster 2pm-3pm. Garfield Park Library. medieval costumes and live, ancient music (including a version of “old macdonald had A farm” from 1710!) make for a delightful and interactive family program. magical moonshine: the Carnival mask 5pm-6pm. Live oak Library. in this spanish/english show, audience members get up on stage and play the puppets with michael and Valerie to tell this exciting mexican folktale filled with townsfolks, robbers, heros, and lots of laughs. female survivor support Group 6pm7:30pm. ongoing Wednesdays. 1685 Commercial Way, santa Cruz. see June 6.

Adults with Adhd meeting 6:308pm. fourth Wednesday of the month. the santa Cruz/monterey Bay Branch of ChAdd hosts monthly support group meetings. held at the Aptos fire station, 6934 soquel drive, Aptos. for more information contact Judy Brenis at jbbrenis@comcast.net or call 818-9619.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory: free movies on the Beach 9pm. santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. see June 20.

Coca-Cola Nights 5pm-11pm. every Wednesday and thursday (except July 4) through August 16. santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. see June 20.

Long train runnin’ (doobie Brothers tribute): summer twilight Concert series 6pm-8pm. ongoing Wednesdays through August. esplanade Park Bandstand. see June 7. reading in the redwoods 6:15pm7:30pm. felton Library. this book club meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month. for more information call 427-7708 or drop by the branch. to be added to our bookgroup email list, please call 831-427-3151.

family storytime 11am-12pm. ongoing Wednesdays. Boulder Creek Library. see June 6.

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JuNE 2018 diaspora Performance Project 6:30pm8pm. santa Cruz mAh. Be moved by the traditional dance of Congo Brazzavillle with Vivien Boussamina and tannery World dance & Cultural Center.

Learn about the dance’s history and Vivien Boussamina’s journey that landed him in santa Cruz. enjoy a powerful performance to close the event. $10 general, $8 student, free for mAh members. made possible in part by Nordic Naturals and mAh members.

thursday, june 28 food Addicts Anonymous meeting 9am. ongoing thursdays. trinity Presbyterian Church.

Coffee talk social hour 10am-11am. ongoing thursdays. downtown Library. see June 7.

Working together: information Navigation 10am-11:30am. ongoing thursdays. downtown Library. see June 7.

Preschool storytime 10am-11am. ongoing thursdays. downtown Library. see June 4. toddler time 10am-11am. ongoing thursdays. scotts Valley Library and Aptos Library. see June 4.

Preschool Crafts at dream maker Creative 2nd and 4th thursdays 10am12pm. see June 14.

Grupo estila de Vida triple P Cada jueves, del 3 de mayo al 5 de julio, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm La manzana recursos Comunitarios. Ver 7 de junio.

Passionate readers Book discussion Group 10:30am-11:30am. La selva Beach Library. this book group meets the fourth thursday of the month. selections are based on the preferences of individuals in the book group. Join us by dropping by, or call (831) 427-7710 for more information.

Perry Yan the magician 12pm-1pm (felton Library); 3pm-4pm (Garfield Park Library). see June 21.

Baby happy hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. every monday, Wednesday, & thursday. see June 4.

Aptos history 1pm-2pm. Aptos Library. John hibble of the Aptos history museum will give an overview of the history of the Aptos area, and deborah Lipoma, the local history librarian at santa Cruz Public Libraries, will talk about local history resources at the library. there will be photos and other artifacts of interest. do-it-Yourself Crafts 3pm-4:30pm. ongoing thursdays. Boulder Creek Library. see June 7.

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thursdays. Garfield Park Library and Boulder Creek Library. see June 7.

Coca-Cola Nights 5pm-11pm. every Wednesday and thursday (except July 4) through August 16. santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. see June 20. scotts Valley Genre Book discussion Group: Ghost stories 7pm-8pm this group discusses books from a different genre each month. if you have questions, call the scotts Valley Library at 427-7712.

friday, june 29 Ask Us: downtown outreach Worker office hours 10am-12pm. every friday and sunday. downtown Library. see June 1. the make Lab 10am-5pm. scotts Valley Library. see June 1.

UCsC farm and Garden market Cart 12pm-6pm. Base of the UCsC Campus (corner of Bay and high st.). see June 1. santa Cruz Public Library 20th Anniversary of the festival of the Book!

1pm-4pm. harvey West Park. Join us for our biggest program of the year with music, magic, crafts, and fun for all ages.

Watsonville farmers market 2pm7pm. ongoing fridays. downtown Watsonville Plaza. see June 1. full moon madness 6pm-9pm. henry Cowell redwoods state Park. experience the park in a whole new way — at night! this astronomy-based evening during the full moon is perfect for the whole family. We will have live music, kids’ crafts and hikes throughout the night. We will also have a special astronomer guest speaker. to wrap up the evening, the santa Cruz Astronomy Club will bring their telescopes out for stargazing. the event is free, and parking is $10 and supports the park. Program is held in the day Use area of henry Cowell, located off highway 9 in felton.

Los Lobos: free friday Night Bands on the Beach 6:30pm and 8:30pm. santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. more than three decades have passed since Grammy-winners Los Lobos released their debut album and worldwide smash single, “La Bamba.” since then, they’ve consistently evolved artistically while never losing sight of their humble roots. Perez, the band’s drummer, once called their powerhouse mix of rock, tex-mex, country, folk, r&B, blues and traditional spanish and mexican music “the soundtrack of the barrio.”

Live music by Persephone 6:30pm9pm. Abbot square. Chill out with jazz

and pop music by Persephone that presents the essence of popular song throughout the ages, with a core of jazz and pop standards. spare, straightforward arrangements compliment surprising choices, from ellington to Nirvana, nineteenth-century folk to twenty-first century irony. Grab some food and drink at Abbott square market. discover local art and history at the santa Cruz museum of Art & history. free and all ages. made possible in part

by Nordic Naturals and mAh members. michael isikoff and david Corn: Authors of Russian Roulette 7pm. Bookshop santa Cruz. the incredible, harrowing account of how American democracy was hacked by moscow as part of a covert operation to influence the U.s. election and help donald trump gain the presidency. Russian Roulette is a story of political skullduggery unprecedented in American history. for more information, please contact rachel molland, Assistant Publicist rachel.molland@hbgusa.com (212) 364-1203

saturday, june 30 Aptos farmers market 8am-2pm. ongoing saturdays. Cabrillo College. see June 2. scott’s Valley farmer’s market 9 am- 1 pm. ongoing saturdays. sV Community Center parking lot. see June 2. diY Crafts 11am-1pm. Branciforte Library and Garfield Park Library. ongoing saturdays. see June 2. redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm ongoing saturdays, and sundays.

Big Basin state Park. see June 2. redwood tours ongoing saturdays 11am & 2pm. henry Cowell state Park. see June 2.

Creative movement storytime 11am12pm. Branciforte Library. Join us for a special storytime for preschoolers who love to move! this program integrates stories, songs and dance into an hour of fun and movement. Professional dance instructor meredith Cabezas from motion Pacific will incorporate simple dance and movement activities that help children engage and explore words, sounds and text in unique and memorable ways. this free program is for little movers and shakers from 2-6. ranch tours 1pm. ongoing saturdays and sundays. Wilder ranch state Park. see June 3.

Boulder Creek history 1pm-2pm.

Boulder Creek Library. Lisa robinson from the san Lorenzo Valley museum will give an overview of the history of the area, and deborah Lipoma, the local history librarian at santa Cruz Public Libraries, will talk about local

history resources at the library. there will be photos and other artifacts of interest. family Craft time: Collage fun! 1pm2pm. Branciforte Library. We will get messy so please dress accordinglyl Chess instruction 2pm-3pm. downtown Library. ongoing saturdays except the first. see June 9.

Author talk: santa Cruz Noir 2pm3:30pm. scotts Valley Library. Local author susie Bright casts a light on the shadows of santa Cruz with the newest installment of the Akashic Press “Noir” series with santa Cruz Noir. Listen to some of the contributing authors talk about their stories, research, and what it means to write a true noir story. Authors will sign copies of their books after the event. diaspora Performance Project: music and dance of the African diaspora 2pm-3pm. Aptos Library. mandjou Koné was born and raised in West Africa in the countries of mali and Burkina faso. mandjou is a very popular dance educator and has been teaching and performing over the past twenty years throughout the Us. in march 2003 in santa Cruz, CA she was honored with the ‘Calabash Award’ for her excellence in the ethnic arts. Promoting Congolese dance is the focus of Nano Loubayi, dance teacher, choreographer and director of Bitezo Bia Kongo, his Congolese African dance company. Loubayi lives in santa Cruz, California, frequently teaching traditional Congolese dance. these two interactive workshops are for all ages.

Live music by eric morrison and the mysteries 7:30pm-9pm. Abbot square.

Groove to the Americana soul sounds of eric morrison & the mysteries.

Grab some food and drink at Abbott square market. discover local art and history at the santa Cruz museum of Art & history. free and all ages. made possible in part by Nordic Naturals and mAh members.

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hidden Disabilities, hidden Stress

By Suki Wessling

“i think i have it easy.” her statement took me by surprise. easy to raise a child with down syndrome? easy to know that your son may never be able to live an independent life? i was speaking with a friend about being the parent of a child with special needs, and her point of view was unexpected. she explained that as soon as people looked at her son, they knew a lot about him. it led people, she said, to feel comfortable with him.

People were generally kind and accepting, didn’t have unreasonable expectations, and appreciated what he could offer to the world.

Kids who don’t present their disabilities in an immediate, visible, and categorizable way face much more complex problems. she’d known many of these kids and parents, she said, and she’d realized what a gift her son’s distinctive features were.

We live in a society that can be unkind to those who don’t fit in. People with visible disabilities face discrimination, bullying, and misunderstanding on a daily basis. i don't intend to minimize the struggles of these children and their parents, but rather to explore a phenomenon common to

the experiences of families who are raising “high-functioning” kids with disabilities. these kids “fit in.” they are “mainstreamed.” they don’t wear protective headgear, have unusual facial features, or walk with an unusual gait. often, their parents don't refer to them as

having special needs. they walk into a classroom or a birthday party fully integrated into the group.

Until they’re not.

Let’s confess: most of us have judged parents by the behavior of their children.

Why can’t they get their child to stop making so much noise?

Why didn’t they teach their child not to take toys from other kids? it’s just sand in his shoe, for goodness’ sake!

We think these sorts of things, whether or not we’ve said them out loud. misbehaving kids are frustrating.

And when there is no other outward sign that the child shouldn’t be able to behave in typically acceptable ways, adults tend not to give them the benefit of the doubt. i remember what my friend said about her child with down syndrome: People are generally kind and accepting People don’t have unreasonable expectations People appreciate what he can offer to the world many disabilities can be hidden to the casual observer: high-functioning autism, depression, dyslexia, sensory processing disorder…even some physical disabilities. All of them can inhibit a child’s functioning in surprising ways when it comes to school and social interaction. But because they’re not immediately obvious, these children and their parents face a dilemma.

When people are not kind and accepting, do we explain the disability?

When others have unreasonable expectations of our children, do we ask for accommodations? how can we raise these kids to feel a sense of self-worth about the contri-

butions they can make to the world?

Parents of children with hidden disabilities face ongoing stress that they may fail to recognize or acknowledge. their kids’ friends are unlikely to have special needs, so they don’t get the parent support they might need. they can feel conflicted about demanding services from cash-strapped school systems and overworked teachers. they see on a daily basis that other parents, teachers, and strangers out in the world judge them and their children based on mistaken assumptions.

Another friend told me about sitting at an outdoor restaurant, the sort of place where children feel free to roam and play. As they watched their son playing happily on the lawn, a group was seated at the next table. one of the adults said loudly, “Why doesn’t someone shut that kid up?” she wasn’t sure whether to be angry or mortified. her son, a happy, healthy boy with tourette’s syndrome, would occasionally jerk his body and make a yipping sound. it wasn’t particularly loud or disturbing, but this man had immediately identified and called out nonconforming behavior with the assumption that it could be controlled.

Children with hidden disabilities are everywhere: in school, attending birthday parties, at the park, eating in restaurants. the disabilities may still even be hidden from the parents, who wonder why their kid just can’t fit in.

And the disabilities can express themselves in surprising ways, such as a child throwing a fit about something apparently trivial, or seeming to act much younger than their age, or refusing to take part in a fun activity. the stress on parents is ongoing and often unrecognized. they are more likely to feel judgment than sympathy and support from the adults around them. thinking about how others can support these parents led me to realize that it’s quite simple. We should treat all children as we want children with disabilities to be treated: We should be kind and accepting of all children We should have reasonable expectations of all children We should value whatever contribution any of us can make to the world, no matter how small We may never know what is behind a child’s public meltdown or inappropriate birthday party behavior, but offering the parent our support rather than our judgment can only help.

Suki Wessling is a writer and teacher and the mother of two teens. Her most recent book is Homeschool with Confidence, a goal-setting guide for teens.

Read more at www. SukiWessling.com.

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Special Needs Resource Directory JuNE 2018 Adaptive Yoga Project http://adaptiveyogaproject.com the Adaptive Yoga classes are designed for students with a variety of needs who are looking for a safe place to experience the multiple benefits of yoga. these benefits would include increased flexibility, greater sense of balance, moderate strengthening, and the ability to be present in themselves in the breath to achieve the optimum degree of healing in each experience whether in a yoga class or in the world. Annica and several trained yoga instructors lead a class at a rate that suits those who may need extra time or assistance in moving in and out of the poses. Postures can be adapted for a variety of health conditions including but not limited to multiple sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, advanced arthritic conditions, stroke recovery, and many post surgical situations. Please call Annica at 831423-9642 to register for this class. the class is wheel chair accessible.

Blind Babies Foundation 888.400.4522 www.juniorblind.org Blind Babies foundation has been providing critical early intervention and education services to infants and preschoolers in Northern California who are blind or visually impaired since 1949. the program’s familycentered services are provided in the homes of the families we serve, encouraging every child’s development to the fullest degree possible with careful attention to their individual abilities and needs.

Cabrillo Extension Summer Youth Program 831-479-6331 www.cabrillo-extension.org for the first time ever Cabrillo extension is offering a summer camp specifically designed to meet the needs of students with behavior or cognitive differences that may require specialized summer camp instruction. the Costumes and Cosplay camp offers students a small class size, 4/1 student teacher ratio, and the opportunity to create a costume project under the direction of trained, supportive instructors. With a focus on inclusion, Cabrillo extension offers no-charge enrollment for any instructional or support aide who accompanies a student with special needs in any of our camps. Please contact our staff to talk about how we may help!

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California Children Services Program (CCS) 831.763.8000 California Children services (CCs) is a statewide program that arranges, directs, and pays for medical care, equipment, and rehabilitation, when these services are authorized by the program.

Cerebral Palsy Guide 844.229.7402 www.cerebralpalsyguide.com Cerebral Palsy Guide shares information about the treatment, therapies, and support that is available for those with CP and their families.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation www.cff.org the mission of the Cystic fibrosis foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care.

Early Start 831.728.1781 An early intervention program for children from birth to 36 months of age who have disabilities or are at risk of having disabilities.

The Epilepsy Foundation www.epilepsy.com Head Heart Hands Healing 406 mission street, suite e santa cruz, ca 95060 (831) 345-3140 Headhearthandshealing.com Aurore sibley, m.s. ed, Cst-t offers craniosacral therapy for all ages, as well as educational support through an individualized combination of Waldorf extra Lesson and remedial education. it is her passion to support the development of the whole child.

Jacob’s Heart children’s cancer support services 831.724.9100 jacobsheart.org We provide family-centered care that addresses the emotional, practical and financial struggles for families of children and teens during treatment, families experiencing anticipatory grief and those who are bereaved.

Lichen Oaks Adaptive Riding Center 9115 east Zayante road, Felton 831.335.2347 info@loarc.net to make an appointment our goal is to provide a caring program designed with individual needs in mind to effect positive change. We have seen the therapeutic results of working with horses and believe that our therapeutic riding program can help persons with these special needs meet personal goals – be it living more comfortably in the body they have, or improving their mobility or communication capabilities.

Scotts Valley Library Special Needs Resource Center: 831.427.7712 www.fsvpl.org/p/special-needsresource-center.html the special Needs resource Center (sNrC) was created in response to the increasing need to provide information and guidance to families, educators, and providers to the special needs community. it is a collaborative effort between the scotts Valley friends of the Library (fVsVPL) and the santa Cruz Public Libraries (Library).

Music Together/MusicalMe, Inc. 831.438.3514 www.musicalme.com our mission is to serve all children, including those with special needs and also schools that serve children with disabilities. over 20 years ago, our local director, Lizz hodgin, was inspired to get involved because of her son daniel, who is on the Autistic spectrum and has down syndrome. since that time, many local families have joyfully participated in class, feeling fully supported and comfortable in the group setting.

What makes music together such a great fit for families who have children with special needs is that this program is not performance-oriented. rather, it’s about creating a learning environment and allowing children to learn wherever they are developmentally. music learning supports all learning, regardless of ability, and in this class your whole family will not only learn, but also sing, dance and play together in a joyful, inclusive way.

Seahorse Swim School, Inc. 831. 476.7946 (swim) www.seahorseswimschool.com locations: aptos & santa cruz. offering private swim lessons to children with special needs; including but not limited to those on the autistic spectrum, attention deficits and developmental and physical disabilities. one of our swim instructors is proficient in AsL (American sign Language) for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. With 2 pools to chose from this summer, we also will offer private lessons out of a quiet, serene private pool location is available in Aptos for those who thrive with minimal distractions. (seahorse swim Academy pool open select days in July). All of our students are taught with patience, encouragement and expertise.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) santa cruz chapter www.namiscc.org

Special Parents Information Network 831.722.2800 www.spinsc.org sPiN's mission is to help children with special needs achieve their full potential by empowering their families and the professionals who serve them through information, support and resources.

Parents Helping Parents www.php.com Ride a Wave www.rideawave.org ride a Wave's mission is to give children with special needs the chance to feel the thrill of riding a wave and experience a safe, fun-filled day at the beach, whether they are physically, developmentally or economically challenged.

The Santa Cruz Playground Project www.santacruzplaygroundproject.org Bringing the community together to build an inclusive playground for all our children.

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at cabrillo, Special needs Become assets

By Suki Wessling

When students identified with a learning difference in their K-12 program register at Cabrillo, one of their first stops is the Accessibility support Center run by Beth mcKinnon. in this interview, mcKinnon explains the AsC’s purpose, how students are identified, and how AsC support helps student succeed at Cabrillo and beyond.

Please visit our website at growingupsc.com to read the full interview.

What is the mission of the Accessibility support Center? our purpose on every college campus is to serve students with disabilities.

We are here to make sure that there is equal access and what we call equity for students who have any kind of disability—everything from physical and visible disabilities to invisible disabilities such as Adhd, high-functioning autism, the autism spectrum (Asd), head injury...

What sorts of services and support are offered by the Accessibility support Center? students with verified disabilities are met one-on-one—it’s a case-by-case accommodation. the most common accommodations are extra time on tests and either electronic or classmate notetaker in classrooms. some students need

alternative media such as having their book converted from visual to audio. each student is seen as an individual and their needs are tailored given that class.

Which students tend to seek out services?

We have almost 1700 students in this program, so at least 15% of the college population comes here for services with verified disability. most of them have been identified in school before, but a lot of them get identified with an “invisible disability.” they weren’t served in K-12 and they developed enough strategies to squeak through.

Are there underserved populations that you’d like to reach?

We have a lot of instructor referrals. they see a student who is working hard but is bombing tests or has poor writing skills. sometimes other students who know them say, "you might just want to go get an assessment." they go through a screening process to see if they should be tested. [We identify more students] largely because we have different criteria than the K-12 system does. i think, too, the K-12 system doesn’t have the capacity for learning disabilities specialists. they’ve got their school psychologist, but the job is overwhelming at that level. our public education system is not funded well enough to provide the kind of support we’d like to see. i work closely with our area high schools with the special ed and resource teachers, and the transition specialists who are working with students with iePs. how does Cabrillo staff assist the AsC? We do a lot of professional development for our faculty and staff to identify students. When students struggle, there may be something that is in the way of accessing their education successfully. our faculty are recognizing that maybe there is a reason for this. this person isn’t just sloppy or bombing the test when they seem to be able to do their homework. does the AsC support high school students attending Cabrillo concurrently?

We do. We don’t typically test like we do for college students. if a student needs to be tested for an Ld, that needs to be done in their district. But we do provide accommodations for students, particularly for students who are coming in with 504s or iePs. do students with special needs go on to 4-year universities?

We don’t say “special needs” for all of

Resources: Visit the asc at cabrillo.edu/services/dsps/. the disability awareness links page offers a wider view of disabilities in our society.

our students. students with learning differences are as intelligent as students without, sometimes more intelligent. they simply have processing problems or fluid reasoning problems. something gets in the way of their being able to process and manage information. With accommodations they are able to access the same level of academic success. these are not "special needs." they are students who are successful, intelligent, and capable. they just need to be taught accommodations to develop their abilities.

We also have post-secondary students who have intellectual disability and aren’t necessarily in academic classes—they are taking adaptive classes.

We work with the County Board of education who help manage this program. more and more students in the K-12 system who are identified young as having “special needs” and put into special programs are being mainstreamed.

We’re seeing more mainstreaming of Asd students. more of those students are accessing college and succeeding and transferring. We still have a long way to go to not stigmatize people.

What message would you like to give to students who worry that they won’t be able to handle college because of their disability? the time was when people in wheelchairs could not get around on the streets by themselves because we didn’t have curb cuts. suddenly access was there, not only for people in wheelchairs. this is the kind of thing we’re seeing in education. i have students graduating this fall that i’m just popping my buttons over because they are students with autism. they have been at the college for 5 or 6 years and they are graduating and transferring to 4-year colleges. When they arrived, no one could see it. it used to be that instructors would call me and say, "this person doesn’t belong in college. Why would you think this is a good idea?" i would say, “it is a good idea!” the more people are exposed to disabilities of all kinds, the more normalizing it is. students don’t feel the stigma, they come in and say, "hey, i know what i need." they are learning how to advocate for themselves.

We don’t refer to ourselves as a disability center. We think of ourselves as a learning resource for any kind of student who needs to access resources on campus and in life to be successful. We happen to serve a population of students who have verification of need.

Suki Wessling is a local writer and the mother of two teens. She teaches online classes for children and adults at Athena’s Advanced Academy.

Visit SukiWessling.com for more information and links to her blogs.

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it isn’t Summer without Plenty of Bubbles

By Jennifer K. Mahal

summer is here, with its warm, sunny days. it’s a great time to be outdoors. one thing we love to do outside is blow gigantic soap bubbles! it’s fun, if a bit messy.

Bubbles are basically a very thin film of soapy water filled with a gas, in most cases air. if you looked at their molecules (the incredibly tiny building blocks that make up matter), you would see a layer of water molecules sandwiched between two layers of soap molecules. the layers creating the bubble walls are only millionths of an inch thick!

A plain glass of water won't form bubbles because of surface tension. the molecules of water at the top of the glass are more attracted to the molecules of water beneath them than the air above it. that strong attraction creates a high surface tension. When you add soap to the water, it lowers the attraction between the water molecules, letting us make bubbles. simply adding soap to water will let you make small bubbles. But how do you make giant ones? You add ingredients that slow down the rate at which the water in the bubble evaporates.

Why? Because bubbles burst when the molecules of water in between the molecular layers of soap disappear. the cornstarch and glycerine in the recipe below make bubbles stronger by keeping the h2o layer in the bubble from disappearing quite so fast. h2o is the molecular formula for water, which has two hydrogen atoms bonded to an oxygen atom.

You may notice shimmery colors on the surface of your bubble. When we see rainbows in the sky, it's because white light is passing by through water, which acts like a prism, bending the light so we can see the colors. that is Not what happens when you look at a bubble! instead, when a light wave hits a bubble, some of the light wave reflects from the outer surface of the bubble and some reflects from the inner surface. Both travel to the eye and interfere with each other, making some colors brighter and removing others. the colors that are left are known as “interference colors.” What you see when you look at each bubble depends on the thickness of the water and soap! in a bucket, dissolve the cornstarch into the water. mix well. Gently stir in the other ingredients without creating bubbles. making it frothy at this point will not help. Let the mix sit for at least an hour before you use it. doing so will help the soap and water work out their molecular attractions to result in stronger bubbles.

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of yarn that is 6 times the size of the straw. then thread it through both straws, tying * 6 cups of water a knot to * ½ cup dish detergent form a loop. (dawn is recommended, Using the but we used method and straws as it worked fine) handles, dip * ½ cup cornstarch the yarn into * 1 tablespoon baking powder the mix, (nOt sOda) pulling the * 1 tablespoon glycerine (can straws apart be found at the drugstore) to make the bubble film appear. move it or blow to create bubbles. have fun! discover more science and art at the santa Cruz Children’s museum of discovery in the Capitola mall. Learn more at www.sccmod.org.

what you need:

Jennifer K Mahal is the Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery’s volunteer director of public relations and marketing. She lives in Santa Cruz with her husband and two children.

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milk. some companies may need a nudge to provide the required accommodations, but with some support can find innovative solutions. it doesn’t take much to make breastfeeding workers feel welcomed and valued. farm workers use pop-up tents in the fields to pump at work with the support of their supervisors and co-workers. A storage room can double as a lactation room by installing a lock, clearing a shelf and providing a chair. Lactation rooms can also come stocked with breastpumps, snacks, breastfeeding information, resources and support. onsite daycare and baby-friendly offices that welcome babies and breastfeeding on-site can be a dream come true.

Whether it’s super-deluxe or the bare minimum, every employer should have a written workplace pol-

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By Laura Maxson, LM

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etween the physical recovery from childbirth, getting to know the new baby and figuring out breastfeeding, the weeks after giving birth can be intense. even when all goes fairly smoothly, there’s a big learning curve. for many, just as things start to settle down, it’s time to go back to work. some families can manage three to six months or more before going back to work. other families find it difficult to take even the customary six weeks off before financial realities cut the baby-moon short; many go back to work after just two or three short weeks.

Going back to work can be stressful enough, what if figuring out the breast-pumping situation at work didn’t have to be part of that stress? this is exactly what is happening for more and more families as lactation accommodation laws become more integrated.

According to the Us govern-

health and human services brochure, the Business Case for Breastfeeding; steps for Creating a breastfeeding friendly worksite, companies that support breastfeeding workers experience better worker retention (less money spent on training new employees), fewer sick days taken (breastfed babies have significantly fewer sick days that make their parents miss work) and lower healthcare/insurance costs (more insurance claims are filed by non-breastfed babies). And supporting breastfeeding families results in positive public relations. for every streamlined experience, however, there are others who struggle with their situation at work. employees can be afraid to “rock the boat” by asking for extra break time to pump or for space to store the breast-pump. Newly hired workers with breastfed babies at home can worry that their job or full time status might be in jeopardy if they ask for a private place to pump.

Current lactation accommodation laws require the bare minimum: time and space to pump and store breast-

More info: dept. of labor, san Jose office (408) 291-7730 wic www.communitybridges.org/wic california Breastfeeding coalition – www.californiabreastfeeding.org Birth network – breastfeeding resources www.birthnet.org

icy for lactation accommodation. the human relations (hr) department should provide information and outreach to pregnant employees, ideally, without them needing to ask. for many businesses, however, the first time they think about lactation accommodation is the first time someone needs it. instead of hr, it might be an uninformed supervisor who is approached with the request for space to pump, and problems can arise when lactation accommodation is not recognized as a requirement for employers. the law requires the accommo-

dation for most businesses, unless it causes a real hardship for a small business. And because it is required, the law also protects employees from retaliation, like being fired. Workers can find help with planning for the transition from WiC, the California Breastfeeding Coalition, and the department of Labor (doL). most employers find that with a little brainstorming they can find a way to supporting their workers who want to continue breastfeeding for the first year after birth. the doL is happy to step in to let employers know how the law works when necessary. employees can rest assured that there is realtime support out there. misunderstandings need to be quickly resolved because, as anyone who has breastfed knows, you can’t go long without regularly pumping when away from the baby. Without regular empting, not only does the milk supply start to decrease quickly, overfull breasts can result in mastitis, an illness that can take several days to resolve. the san Jose office of doL is the closest local office and they will addresses complaints about lactation accommodation quickly. they understand the time restraints and try to resolve lactation complaints as soon as they are made. they are talking days, not weeks in fact, sometimes it’s a matter of hours. this office takes lactation accommodation seriously! While state laws differ slightly and can offer the employee more protection, federal laws do overlap and the doL may offer a quicker response in a pinch, than busy state resources. everyone can help future families by looking for opportunities to ask about lactation accommodation policies at their work. Volunteer put together a policy at your place of work if one doesn’t yet exist. invite the doL representatives to speak with the hr department about their lactation accommodation responsibilities. share information about the laws, both federal and state, with other employees and be supportive of the extra time and energy pumping at work can take.

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a Summer of fun in county Parks

By Zach Friend, County Supervisor

santa Cruz County offers a number of free and low cost summer events, programs and activities in our local parks. these family friendly options include everything from free movie nights, to picnic locations with ocean views, to short and easy hikes in the redwoods to learning how to disc golf.

Events and Activities free family-friendly movie nights will be held on the third thursday of the month (from may-october) at heart of soquel Park. films begin at 8 pm (or dusk) and you are welcome to show up early to bring a picnic to enjoy. While parking is limited, there is free parking at the public parking lots nearby. more information is available on the Parks website at scparks.com Kids of all ages (including parents) can learn how to disc golf at Pinto Lake Park. An introduction to disc golf will be held on sunday, July 1st.

10 am-12 pm for ages 5-17 and 1-4 pm for ages 18 and up. Parking is free and the class is free. Afterward you can take a hike through along the shore of the lake. Visit scparks.com for more information and to pre-register for this event.

Looking for a family swim day?

While the pool open year-round there are two free swim days this summer at the simpkins swim Center in Live oak. Use the water slide, climbing wall, inner tubes and more in the warm water pool. A bbq will be hosted by the Boys and Girls Club. July 4th and september 3rd from 12pm - 4pm. for those looking to take a short hike and learn about the diversity of birds in our area, there is a free beginning birding class at Quail hollow ranch on sunday, July 15 from 8-10 am. All ages are welcome. if your kids want to do a camp or class there are a number of options including two week day camps in art and science. While these do have a fee they offer half-day programs in science exploration and art. have you ever wanted to launch a rocket?

Are you curious about how our muscles work, or the difference between acids and bases? You could do all this and more at the science exploration camp. the art camp is designed to introduce various media to partici-

pants, build drawing and painting skills, and instill a life-long love for creating art. students will have a chance to express themselves using a variety of techniques and explore different art forms, including drawing, painting, printmaking and collage. more details can be found by contacting the Parks department.

Parks Improvements

at Anna Jean Cummings Park in soquel. in the near future there will be a new option for kids looking to ride their bikes. A new a bike pump track is slated for construction at Pinto Lake County Park. A pump track is a small elevated bicycle path designed for riders of all ages and skill levels featuring a series of rollers and berms constructed using compacted dirt.

Construction should be underway by september and completed before the end of october.

If you have any questions about parks or activities in the County, you can contact County Parks (831) 454-7901 or visit their website at scparks.com. If I can be of any help to you feel free to give me a call at (831) 454-2200.

over the last few years, significant investments have been made to parks throughout the County. the park improvements have focused on options for all age groups - with new tot lots for the younger kids to climbing equipment and bike pump tracks for the older kids. All local parks are admission free and a great opportunity to explore enjoy a picnic and ocean view (and the new playground equipment) at seascape Park in Aptos. the older kids might enjoy the climbing equipment (also with an ocean view) at seacliff Park in Aptos and families of all ages can enjoy the BBQs, climbing equipment and large slides

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around town...

celebrate the San Lorenzo River Celebrate the san Lorenzo river with us at ebb & flow 2018, a free, two-day festival for all ages June 1 & 2 JUNe 1, 2018 first fridAY sChedULe ArtmAKiNG & PerformANCes oN CooPer street 5:30-8:50pm enjoy live music and dance, art making and booths on Cooper street and food in Abbott square.

We’ll have a station to make signs for saturday’s march for the river, and much more.

ProCessioN to the soQUeL AVeNUe BridGe With the Post street rhYthm PeddLers 8:50pm meet at the corner of Abbott square and Cooper street, bring flashlights or glow sticks. Join in a procession led by the Post street rhythm Peddlers from Abbott square to the soquel Avenue Bridge. firedANCers & dANCe PArtY 9:20-11pm experience the river at night. samba stilt circus, dJ and public art unveiling of a commissioned

piece by local multimedia artists rachel stoll and Aron Altmark.

JUNe 2, 2018 sAtUrdAY sChedULe mArCh for the riVer 12pm show your love for the river! this is an all-ages one-mile march.

Participants are invited to come as they are or dress up like their favorite watershed critter. signs, costumes are welcome but not required. roller skates, one-wheels, skateboards and bicycles are welcome but the march will move at a walking pace. the march starts under the soquel Avenue Bridge (east side, near riverside Lighting) and ends at the tannery.

All participants please arrive at 11:45 am to sign-in and so that we can line folks up.

CeLeBrAtioN At the tANNerY - 12:30-4pm.

Art making, food trucks, and performances featuring worldrenowned vertical performance pioneers BANdALooP. Learn more at artscouncilsc.org/ebbandflow

celebrate a 40-Year Theatrical Tradition

Photos Courtesy: Crystal Birns

mount madonna school presents its 40th anniversary production of Ramayana!, the ancient epic adapted for modern audiences and set to a mix of traditional and contemporary music.

Ramayana! returns to delight audiences of all ages June 7-10 at the mexican heritage theater in san Jose. All seats are reserved and tickets are on sale now at ramayana.brownpapertickets.com (June 8-10 performances) and ramayana-preview.brownpapertickets.com (June 7 dress Preview).

Ambassador Venkatesan Ashok, Consult General of india, based in san francisco, will be a special guest at the show.

With a cast and crew approaching 200, and involving every student in the school from preschool to grade 12, Ramayana! tells the story of Prince ram and Princess

sita as her abduction by the demon King ravana. mount madonna Center for the Creative Arts and sciences is a residential community and conference center founded in 1978 atop a mountain in Watsonville. Baba hari dass, a silent monk, teacher, and practitioner of yoga from india is the founder of the center, which shares a history and mission with the school, and the annual performance of the Ramayana! is part of this mission. the well-known tale with origins in india was adapted into a musical by members of the mount madonna community in the 1970s. the original songs are part of the American rock musical theater tradition, with echoes of Hair and Jesus Christ Superstar, plus a contemporary nod to Hamilton, Broadway’s biggest musical in recent decades.

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Book Recommendations

By Michelle Spence

Stuck on Ducks by michelle spence A pair of new picture books reminded me of my own kids’ decadesold rubber duck collection and the sweet lessons that duck stories have bestowed on us through the years. But wait, it’s not just my reminiscing on the eve of our daughter’s high school graduation! even the field of oceanography has benefited from this duck fascination: when thousands of rubber ducks washed overboard in 1992, scientists refined their understanding of Pacific ocean currents by tracking the ducks’ landfalls. And just to bring it full circle, these same waterlogged ducks inspired eric Carle’s picture book 10 Little rubber ducks, delighting the audience that the bath toys were originally intended for. here are just a few new and old duck stories to tuck into.

I’m a Duck written by eve Bunting, illustrated by will Hillenbrand Practice makes perfect in this new rhyming tale of a young duck that is

afraid of the water. “i cannot swim, and that is bad. A landlocked duck is very sad.” And yet, despite all the fears, trepidation, and unsolicited advice, this duckling finds just the right combination of preparation and confidence to take the plunge.

The Other Ducks written by ellen Yeomans, illustrated by chris sheban in another new duck-centric picture book, this duck and that duck are trying to make sense of their Big Puddle and the ever-changing world around

them. from learning to swim and then fly, to migrating south for the winter, these two duck friends waddle their way through by paying attention to others that are “Like us, only not us.” A kindhearted ode to figuring things out.

Gossie: A Gosling on the Go!

By Olivier dunrea in this first gosling tale of lost-andfound rainboots, we meet Gossie, who shows us her keen sense of adventure along with a stick-to-it-ive-ness that is admirable—all the more admirable, i think, when we see her creative resolution to the dilemma presented by her best friend Gertie. olivier dunrea has authored and charmingly illustrated a

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whole collection of gosling tales, featuring more than ten unique goslings, each working out their own slice of life.

Available as board books, picture books, and early readers, dunrea’s engaging cast of characters keeps us guessing in the sweetest possible way.

Goose and Duck written by Jean craighead George, illustrated by priscilla lamont in this early chapter book, Jean Craighead George tells a familiar mothering story that begins when the goose and duck eggs hatch and ends with letting go. or maybe i am just projecting my own lessons as our youngest heads off to college? Nevertheless, with repetitive phrasing and an engaging arc, this story will be a satisfying tale for developing readers and the moms and dads reading along.

Michelle Spence is a children’s bookseller at Bookshop Santa Cruz. Her favorite books are the ones her kids can quote by heart.

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