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The Story of Dominican
found a dismal sight. Full Story page 10
Fireworks Extravaganza
Aptos Village off to Rolling Start By Noel Smith erings and decorative elements that were not part of the original building and the intended use of the three structures
and then split into two for the trip.
... continued on page 4
Marc Monte might be one of the only people in town who smiles when he is
can see The Monte Family Skatepark alongside the its grand opening on June 4 and that has been a welcome addition for the youth (and youthful) of Capitola and Aptos. Full Story page 5
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Cover Story “Aptos Village” from page 1 From its original use as hay storage
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building sat at the edge of Trout Gulch
“The public will be able to see the
Builder. The move is not a simple task as the To move the two sections of the building
degrees and moved a several stages into place
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Workmen under the building moving steel rollers into place for the next move. more moves of this type. But because of
before the concrete footings can be poured. Then the concrete must be allowed to cure before the building can be lowered onto its new foundation. When asked if this was an unusually dif
our history in California so we are seeing
The moving
of activity. It was a lumber town in the use for thousands of years. For the Apple replaces what has been torn down and onto steel beams that are used to provide a the rollers. Winches pulling steel cables are used to move the building a foot or two forward at a time as workmen move the steel rollers
of our community. Community Design plans in the state
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Community News
Fireworks Extravaganza
Monte Foundation Giving Back To The Community By Jessica Johnson
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arc Monte might be one of the only people in town who smiles
grand opening on June 4 and that has been a welcome addition for the youth (and youthful) of Capitola and Aptos.
Giving back to the community through charitable donation and fundraising is Rudolph Monte Foundation began over desire to honor his Catholic upbringing and to help the children and youth of his
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Citizen Connect Wins Statewide Award T he County of Santa Cruz announced that its Citizen Connect app was honored by the California State Association of Counties in its annual CSAC Challenge Awards competition honoring inno vation in local governments across the state.
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Community Briefs G to help local residents learn more about serving on state Boards and Commissions. The State of California uti lizes hundreds of Boards and Commissions overseeing topics that range from agricultural and water
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thinking about those wool socks and mittens. This month activities are centered
hayrides.
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learning more about available opportu nities and the process for being considered from the audience. Presentation on gubernatorial appointments September 29, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Sesnon House, Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos.
teachers who are com mitted to creating a welcoming and safe environment. community
The event will take place at the
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There will be hands on demonstrations
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camaraderie. The Muster will give CERTS an opportunity to test these skills in a real sional responders.
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prize. Aptos Times / October 1st 2016 / 7
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Soquel Creek Water District Board Seat W ater has always been a critical
District. Until now there has been only one source of water in the District and
A reliable partnership with Santa Cruz water seems likely. The
makes sense because it is a constant resource that can be used during drought and
need from river and
that lie under its users. Until another sus nology has advanced to a point where the water produced is
John Bargetto
choices. Running for the only open seat on the District board this election cycle are
water. When it is used to recharge the
here are their answers.
well and treated before use as drinking water. Considering that we get
1) There are several options for obtaining a sustainable water supply. Which one (or ones) do you think the most viable?
to buy water Santa Cruz (via water or waste) pump into the
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water table to prevent salt water intrusion.
would need a moratorium. I do not believe that a
2) Until a sustainable water supply is in place, do you favor a building moratorium to conserve water?
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My goal is to get elected to help solve the water problem and avoid a moratorium. Realistically having a new water source available is many years away. If the water situation worsens or greater evidence that conservation is not
I believe a portfolio that includes water transfers and the use of
developments and save water at the same
water supply to be obtained. The use of surface water from the City to supplement water use in the District is a viable option and we are pursuing that. The use of thus a new source of water is necessary.
implementing additional supply options. I believe that we need a sustainable water supply to support our current population and any future growth. If we do not have needs for future growth. We need to work with the County and City of Capitola to plan for growth and development based on the availability of water. This would limit the amount of new services to be connected based on groundwater modeling and water completely.
The guide includes information
“Briefs� from page 7 It provides an adaptable curriculum to
and a community to be a part of. Information night to learn more about Ocean Online is October 6 from 7 to 8 p.m. 984-6 Bostwick Lane Santa Cruz. Call (831) 475-0767 or visit http://oc-losd-ca. schoolloop.com/
well as descriptions and fresh photography of the some of
and encourages visitors to share their photos on Ins tagram using the hashtag
best times of the year to view them. stone of democracy and promoting civic
whale watching and elephant seals is also featured. The guide also provides
proud to help facilitate voter registration for registration forms are always available at The Santa Cruz neighborhood library branches throughout
Find library branch locations and hours at www.SantaCruzPL.org.
branch libraries will have paper and elec tronic forms
There permanent bird species found throughout
operating hours to facilitate voter regis seals which call the area home on a sea
updated Wildlife Watching Guide. use by locals and visitors to help navigate the birding destinations throughout the county. Aptos Times / October 1st 2016 / 9
Community News
The Story of Dominican Hospital 75 Years Since The Order of Sisters Started It All
F found a dismal sight.
been empty for nearly a year. “It was as if someone had rung a bell and everyone Georganne Duggan said. “It was a sad state
local doctors. They also prepared living
were still rough.
of community health integration services.
funds were tight during the war years. “The Sisters would keep their money ermen saw the Sisters walking down on
in 1941 (right) and today (above, from left): Sister
Sisters could not make the payroll. The
Beth Butler, Sister Veronica Kelley, Sister Mary Ellen Leciejewski.
Dominican has evolved. There are currently seven Sisters in leadership and support posi
continued with the addition of a laboratory War II in that early period. They followed curtains and putting them up when there
Sr. Michaella. The Sisters operated the two
became clear that the hospital needed more space.
As the community continued to
visitors may see a Sister wearing a lapel pin with the Adrian Dominican logo depicting a wedge of light breaking through darkness.
Street opened focusing on rehabilitation and outpatient services. The tenets of com munity outreach and help for those in need
coordinator.
health integration services. According to Sr.
later that year. All services were con home to this day. 10 / October 1st 2016 / Aptos Times
“75 Years” page 15
Local History
The Dark Side of History: Edmund Kemper By Kevin Newhouse
T
he story I am about to tell is about murder and mutilation. It happened liked that when he made that call from
The exact address of the crime scene is not
wondered how it would feel to shoot
bother the current resi dents. They may not know this history and may not want to know. As I mentioned
mother to tell her what he had done. She
months on a murdering spree.
arrested and charged with murder.
female hitchhikers. They were all college
psychiatric hospital would be more bene
your own discretion. After murdering his
Edmund Kemper stories but nevertheless are part of our be told and remembered.
psychological issues stemmed from his strained and toxic relationship with his mother. Even though the doctors at Atascadero recommended that Edmund never be
his victims were decapitated and dismem
time had moved to Santa Cruz to work at the University.
paranoid fantasies and was certain he
them that he was responsible for mur dering his mother (Clarnell Strandberg)
were scattered throughout the county. was riddled with guilt but had no way to control the urges when they would strike. stood over her sleeping body and struck
had to be done. had placed a phone call admitting to the murder of a family member. When
a bar across from the Santa Cruz County claw hammer that was kept in the kitchen.
the house and went to the Jury Room for a drink. “Kemper” page 15
to live with his paternal grandparents
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“Extravaganza� from page 5
said Monte.
earmarked to help the construction and where the temporary one is currently located. The current Capitola library may feel
buildings. Sixteen years is beyond the intended lifespan for such structures and the library needs a permanent building. The City of Capitola is planning to
and the Monte Foundation has pledged to contribute “as long as they want the money The Foundation is also paying for resurfacing the tennis courts at Jade Street
which is what I love the most. So much of but still reaching children and young thing happens to me who replaces me? You When asked about the impact of
dedicated to the Aptos community. “I still give a lot of money through Deluxe and
looking for ways to increase his com mitment to charitable giving and the
from donating goods to the snack shacks at Monte has a second home. The Foundation at Salesian and St. Francis. local high school sports in the Tahoe area.
If Marc Monte sounds a little wistful begun to think more about the reach of the Monte Family Foundation and his role it its legacy.
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tinues here with her private therapy the depth of the therapeutic encounter therapist and writer. In my eighth healthy from classical Freudian analytic practice to
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Community News
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Bay and much of the mountain ranges surrounding them. Both candidates have served in the armed forces. The end of the Farr era has provided an opportunity
an advocate businesses agriculture at
for and the
bill I support is the Small Business Sunset Regulatory Act which considers the economic impact Casey Lucius that regulations have on businesses. I support efficient regu lation that enables our businesses to be
and local policies to remove dupli cative regulation and provide incen tives and rewards to small businesses that comply. By making education and training more acces Jimmy Panetta sible and affordable and by passing comprehensive immi
1) What economic incentives for the small businessmen, including farmers,
to a mutually beneficial agreement with opposing counsel on a regular basis.
stakes are far too high for us not to keep trying.
partisan caucus made of up women in our communities.
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unchangeable. I will do everything in
encouraging that women in Washington are getting things done. They are collaborative and coop
laborative spirit that is necessary to get
mechanism to reach across the aisle to
to provide these businesses with easier
will be part of a new generation of rep
list goes on. employees healthcare and comply with the directly control the mandates coming
Congress.
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Aptos High School Scoreboard Football Season Record (3-2) Coach Randy Blankenship
Boys Season Record (5-6, League 3 - 4) Coach Cody Gilbert
Rushing Season Record (7-4, SCCAL 7-0) Coach Lucas Bol Passing Receiving Aptos Scoring Aptos Stats —
Westwind Memory Care is pleased to announce the hiring of Suzanne Stone. Santa Cruz County resident since 1968.
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Marketing trailer open now. Call Suzanne for an appointment.
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saves in goal.
Now taking reservations.
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Designed especially to enhance the daily lives of those with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. With a team dedicated to pro-
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playground designed to meet the needs of local children of all abilities.
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The Santa Cruz Playground Project is a of Watsonville, Calif. They have three children: Lauren, Evelyn, and Oliver. Oliver uses a wheelchair for mobility. They are the founders of the Santa Cruz Playground Project; a group of volunteers who are working in a public-private partnership with Shane’s Inspiration, the County of Santa Cruz, and the Chanticleer Park Neighbors Association to design, fundraise, and build LEO’s Haven at Chanticleer Park.
story in the Aptos Times fea turing our very talented senior
artists!
including our very own 99 years young
featuring various forms of art.
our seniors were successful people at some time and that their special passions and gifts were and are still very important to
the drive some of these people had and still carry in their memories of the past. Unfor 20 / October 1st 2016 / Aptos Times
that. I thank you in advance for your time and interest.
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Free Screening of ‘Being Mortal’
Presented by Hospice of Santa Cruz County ospice of Santa Cruz County screening of the documentary
ticipate in a guided conversation with healthcare professionals on how to take concrete steps to identify and commu
die and
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Pediatric End-of-life Care for Kids $100,000 Gift Supports Home Medical Care for Sick Children
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Giving
life care is something in which we must Foundation.
Since
its
dollars to local programs dedicated to ening and terminal illnesses. The agency community.
also supporting families through the prac tical challenges of caregiving and complex emotions of illness and loss. Foundation makes it possible for Coastal
Care is the leading provider of professional pediatric home care services delivering cally fragile infants and children regardless
children in our community would be spending their last days in hospital rooms that can be met with nursing and therapy and Santa Clara Counties. Administered by
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their families. For more information visit: http://www. coastalkidshomecare.org or Call: 1.800.214 (KIDZ) 5439. Email: coastalkidshomecare@ gmail.com
Community News
CFS Investment Advisor at Bay Federal Credit Union Conference as a way to recognize
services.
mitment to delivering superior investment services. Bayer wins and
our
Investment
Services duction in service to Central Coast
the top producing registered representa tives from hundreds of credit union and bank programs across the country. Bayer has served Bay Federal membership for
Bay Federal was also honored with a Bronze Impact Award for a marketing campaign that promoted awareness of its Investment Ser
representatives across the country attended the conference to share and discuss best practices as well as learn
Award.
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routes and unpaved multiuse trails within Santa Cruz County. The bike map provides a comprehensive view of where bikeways are located in Santa Cruz County and how they can be accessed. The bike map is a very useful trans portation resource to Santa Cruz County
use of all transportation modes is aided by providing a means for new and seasoned bicycle users to choose routes on which they feel most comfortable traveling. and folds down to 4 X 9 inches making
it easy to carry while riding a bike. The map features detailed insets of the San
and hostels. Important resources including phone numbers and websites for bicycle orga enforcement contact information is also included. Safety tips are shown in both English and Spanish. Maps may be downloaded from our
by calling (831) 460-3200 or emailing info@ sccrtc.org for other pick-up locations such as bike shops, Bike to Work/School, Open Streets and other outreach events.
For more information visit: www.bayfed.com
Horror Movies
The awards were presented by CFS
he Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) has released an updated bikeways
more.
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35. Reunion attendee 37. Baptism or shiva 39. Enter user name and password 40. Delhi wrap 41. Abominable snowmen 43. Swine and avian diseases 44. Signs of things to come 46. “Will be,” according to Doris Day 47. Cohen brothers’ “Barton ____” 48. Public announcement 50. Bit attachment 52. #9 Across’ digs 53. Like pinkish cheeks 55. Boston ____ Party 57. Go off on a ____, or deviate 61. *Jeff Goldblum’s unfortunate teleportation experiment
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7. *Movie featuring the killer Jigsaw 8. Be theatrical 9. Recipe command 10. Mischievous Scandinavian god 11. Baker’s baker 12. Shipping hazard 15. Israeli money 20. *Like “The Wolf Man” 22. Of a female 24. 50-50 draw, e.g. 25. *Avenger in a hockey mask 26. Remember this battle site? 27. Chemistry lab glass device 29. *”What ____ Beneath” with Michelle Pfeiffer 31. Remove, as a hat 32. a.k.a. tangelos 33. *Dracula’s title 34. Glorify
36. Short skirt 38. Michael Collins’ country 42. Says, archaic 45. *Neve Campbell vs. Ghostface flick 49. Long period of time 51. Found in a haystack? 54. Diamond datum 56. 1970s big dos 57. Russia’s 1917 abdicator 58. High school breakout 59. Grannies 60. Pig out 61. Puff of marijuana 62. Blues 63. Bygone era 66. Laroche or de Maupassant 68. Eucharist vessel © Statepoint Media
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Featured Columnist
By Zach Friend, County Supervisor 2nd District
ver the last few years the County has been working to address con cerns surrounding vacation rentals. Complaints
regulations (adopted last year) limit the per block and no more than coastal
even neighborhood character are to be balanced with the interest of providing rental stock for visitors to our area. With the growth of second home ownership in our area (with many being used as
designated
district
block no more than 4 homes could be vacation rentals. The proposal does plan to provide exemptions for areas of Rio Del Mar (such as Beach
regulations will pro hibit more than one vacation rental permit modify the provision regarding expansion of vacation rental
than an amendment
about the number of platforms (such as Airbnb) and increases in housing costs (and decreased long term rental options) there has been more calls for increased regulation. Recently the County adopted additional changes to the vacation rental ordinance supplementing other recent changes. The following provides an overview. What regulations are currently in place? and coastal Aptos area including Sea Beach there are limits on the number of vacation rentals on any given block and in
of the homes are already vacation rentals. time
horizon
(length
of
allowed. This pro vision was proposed because some trav eling sports teams were using the homes to house their entire team (as they fell under the age by which someone was counted as
an important balance. They maintain the current vacation rentals that are compliant
plaints should violations arise. Units have
the zoning district uses charts to indicate that vacation rentals of greater than four What new regulations were approved by the Board of Supervisors? In addition to the above regulations the Board of Supervisors recently updated
tions to make sure they are meeting current
permit expiration during sale of the property.
increase in the current number of vacation rentals and work to preserve neighborhood character and integrity by setting caps on the total number of vacation rentals on a
As always, I appreciate hearing your thoughts.
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he County of Santa Cruz is pleased to
those with personal photos of the exterior or the interior to post them on social media hashtag #BrookdaleMemories.
former glory as a regional destination and source of community pride in the San
shops serving the res idents of Brookdale and the surrounding area. “I have looked
landmark. We fully
and I know the com munity has as well. While we have been making progress in
said Board of Super visors Chair Bruce
wait to visit once the
represents
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San
these permits allow
Work permits allowing him to perform the work necessary to reopen the hotel and several
the
and far beyond have been eagerly looking
is
currently
underway
to
available to Brookdale residents.
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SCCAS Featured Pet
Stay Safe Online: Stop. Think. Connect. Santa Cruz Public Libraries in October The Santa Cruz of cybersecurity workshops to be held at branch libraries and other county locations
security. By practicing strong and safe
roles for public libraries is helping people of the most important aspects of that con Estrella Ave. severo in one of several cybersecurity workshops designed to help you connect online safely. These workshops are a
E in her second home she was tormented incessantly by two young children and was surrendered back to us. Despite having been treated with very little respect by humans in her pre
Dr.
IT expert Lynne Sansevero has over 21 years of experience in the Information Techsystems design, implementation, and support experience across a variety of organizations from San Luis Obispo to Silicon Valley. She holds an advanced degree in Information Systems Management and is currently the Division Manager of Information Technology at the Santa Cruz Public Libraries.
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The Book Bag By Robert Francis
Books that will appeal to youngsters … Flip that scenario around in this well
Alice in Wonderland:
with
Written by Lewis Carroll Illustrated by Puybaret Retold by Joe Rhatigan and Charles Nurnberg Imagine! / Charlesbridge $17.95
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more attractive volumes is this one that features a retelling of
work a lot better.
be is this pair really that compatible?
story about the training of both horse and rider in Austria. scales to protect him. Because he is dif ferent the little fellow is teased a lot by the other dragons. Although he really wants to be like
Blue Caterpillar as she begins this fantas consult the famous Bearded Dragon about his situation. When they
that commences when the little girl tumbles down a rabbit hole after encountering the
embraced by youthful readers and many how the concept of the dragon has evolved over the decades. From sto ryboards and sketchbooks to pro
very special story.
see simple concepts transformed into
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By Melanie Grimshaw and John Bigwood Buster Books. $12.99 or children six years of age and older this
illustrations. Elliot
important appointment.
way of introducing the iconic character and getting the child into the basic idea behind the whole book. If the youngster wants to
You were made for something special wonderful.
dragons are the stars of this collection. The art assembled here is breath
can do to fashion the innocuous toilet roll into something eye catching and useful. is rated with one to four stars that
After this meeting Bluey did indeed wish to focus on the art and study the tech and the reader will too when he or she
If you like the idea of slowly intro ducing Alice to your child in a series of
famed
but he comes from a wealthy banking family and this is considered too lowly a position or occupation. When he
interesting edi tions celebrating the publishing milestone.
classic tale and the use of attractive illustrations. Since a young reader may not yet be ready for the full version of this story with its surrealistic and sometimes nightmarish
the
Besides a list of all the materials
A very heartwarming and upbeat families and children who are dealing with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). As
study the studio renderings of some excep
it should look like.
White Stallion of Lipizza
to a variety of tastes and skill levels. Art teachers as well as home schooling
This way your son or daughter can indicate when he or she is ready for the next risk of exposing the youngster to some of the more potentially scary elements of the story too soon.
That’s What Wings Are For By Patrick Guest and Daniella Germain Little Hare Books. $17.99
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apart from others.
The Art of Disney’s Dragons Editor Jennifer Eastwood Disney Editions. $29.99 ragons have been very popular in lit erature and Walt Disney has worked
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collection of illustrations from the Disney
By Marguerite Henry Illustrated by Wesley Dennis Aladdin. $19.99 ften in books of this nature you dis cover that a youngster comes from too poor a background to be considered for admission to a famed riding academy so the individual must work hard to prove his or her worth.
and this book will also interest grand parents who may wish to have it around on a rainy day when the grandchildren are visiting. So start collecting those toilet paper rolls (you could use paper towel rolls too) because now you have a good use for them!
Community News Big Screen Showing Of 1917’s ‘Mothers of Men’ at Del Mar Theatre The City of Santa Cruz
the nation how strong women can be if allowed will include live musical accompaniment by
The showing will be presented by the City
and historians.
and the Downtown Association. elected governor in the United States. Dorothy
for her election.
husband who has been convicted of a serious
th th
husband. I must struggle on somehow for the evening.
Scene from Mothers of Men
Stunning beaches to the left, award-winning health care to the right. Santa Cruz County has everything you could ever want: a serene coastline, a close-knit community, and comprehensive care. Blue Shield of California, together with PMG and Dominican Hospital, continues its tradition of providing you access to coordinated care from top doctors and specialists—right in your own backyard. Who said you can’t have it all? Visit blueshieldca.com/santacruz for more information.
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Community Calendar Aptos Chamber of Commerce Thursday October 13 Breakfast Meeting
7:30 - 9:00 a.m., Best Western
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be presented by Supervisor Zach Friend and Executive Director of the Santa Cruz County Business Council
breakfast by Best Western Seacliff Inn and network with other chamber and community members. $20 members/ $25 nonmembers. For reservations call 688-1467 or email esme@aptoschamber.com
Thursday October 20 Lunch & Learn
12 p.m., Rio Sands Hotel 116 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos
Announcements
Nar-Anon Santa Cruzof Northern California
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What is enabling? What is this insanity? Am I the only one who feels this way? fellowship of relatives and friends of addicts who have
offered in Santa Cruz (Fridays and Sundays) and Aptos (Wednesdays). For meeting locations, please call our helpline at 831-291-5099 or contact saveyoursanity@aol.com. Visit our Northern California website for meeting listings in our area and region: www.naranoncalifornia.org/norcal/meetings
anniversaries. provided, bring your own vase. Cost: $35 members/ $40 non-members
Ongoing Events Weekdays
CASA Orientations to Become Advocates for Children
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ASA empowers volunteers to directly influence
children in foster care. Court appointed special advocates are
Friday Nov. 4
Soquel Dr.
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available. Call 831-688-1467.
Thursday Nov. 10 Breakfast Meeting
7:30 - 9:00 a.m., Best Western
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Mondays Breakfast Meeting with special
12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Com$20 members/ $25 non-members. mercial Crossing, Santa Cruz For reservations call 688-1467 or email esme@aptoschamber.com County invite you to attend a Caregiver Support Group for Saturday Dec. 3 those caring for someone with a Holiday Craft Fair serious illness. & Tree Lighting When a loved one is seriously 2 – 5 p.m.
Advocates for Children
for those who have a problem with food. Visit www.santacruzoa.org for current times and locations of other meetings, or call our Hotline at (831) 429-7906.
6 pm, 65 Nielson Street #121 Watsonville CA 95076 ASA volunteer Advocates
learn something new from a top notch guest speaker. with the solution. Teens and adults Call Greg Horne at (831) training. Court appointed special welcome. It will be held in the 684-1834 to RSVP & bring a advocates are everyday people friend! Any questions call (831) can have a lifetime of impact for 429-7906 a child who has been abused or Fridays neglected. If you would like to participate Second Mondays 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz in the next Advocate training County, 940 Disc Dr., Scotts contact cita@casaofsantacruz.org Valley or (831) 761-2956 ospice of Santa Cruz 4:-5:30p.m. author of Invisible
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Wednesdays Center 1307 Seabright Ave.
safe structured environment for sharing stories if you so ways to deal with separation by Alienated Grandparents
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Meditation teacher Carla
every Wednesday it is open to both experienced and beginning meditators
Aptos Noon Toastmasters 12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel, 116 Beach Drive
org a national organization that provide information and support to grandparents who supportive group of people feel alienated or estranged to at all levels of experience from their grandchildren. Questions: pat@invisiblegrand beginners to more advanced. parent.com (831) 601-9195
a few hours a week can have a Annual Dinner Awards & Dinner lifetime of impact for a child who 6 -10 p.m., Seascape Beach Resort has been abused or neglected. Tuesdays More info www.casaof Business Debtors Anonymous santacruz.org or call (831) 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal 761-2956 XT.102 Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center
First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., in Watsonville Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. in Capitola Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. in Watsonville Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m. in Santa Cruz Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m. in Aptos
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2900 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz vereaters Anonymous is a
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Connection and the Aptos Chamber for an interactive lunch provided by Seascape Foods and learn how to make your own centerpiece perfect
and receive support from people Street, Santa Cruz. who care. Second Wednesdays Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz recovering from debting on County Grief Support Program. Monthly Meeting (831) 430-3078 For more information: 831-425- Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell 3272 St. Overeaters Anonymous his statewide group of Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:00pm-8:00pm, Soquel retired men invites you to Congregational Church, 4951 Orientations to Become be our guest at our monthly
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grief support group for adults grieving the death of a family member or a friend. This group is a place where you can share
Dated Events Saturday Oct. 1
Harvest, Hops & Hounds
meetings with a knowledgeable teacher and a community to be apart of. Call 831-475-0767 or Visit http:// oc-losd-ca.schoolloop.com/
Friday Oct. 7
11th Annual Capitola Foundation 1 pm, Seascape Golf Club ournament will help raise funds to support local public
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and community outreach fun day of golf and camaraderie
Living with Dogs Training Facility with many of the leaders of our
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community. local farm to table cuisine with Visit http://www.capitola foundation.org/events/golfyour dog. tournament Purchase advance tickets at coastaldogs.com
Saturday Oct. 1 Sunday Oct. 2
Harvest Fair and Steam Festival
Saturday Oct. 8 Kids Hit Free
101 Ranport Rd, Watsonville
Roaring Camp Railroads tep into the incredible world of
this special event sponsored
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and receive support from people supporting youth programs and and Steam Festival presented by who care. For more information, please call community by teaching youth to Camp Railroads. Welcome fall by play golf. (831) 430-3000. attending the this event with some
Sundays
First Baptist Church Bible Study 9:45 a.m: Bible Study 11 a.m.: Worship 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos irst Baptist Church of Aptos
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Visit http://www.santacruz.org/ upcoming-events/event-detailpage/eventgid/8064
Thursday Oct. 6
Sunday Oct. 9
Monte Foundation 22nd Anniversary Fireworks Extravaganza Capitola Village wonderful family event fea
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bible study and worship every display. 7 to 8 pm, Bostwick Ln., Santa Sunday. Visit http://www.monteCruz Call (831) 688-5842 for more info foundation.com/ classroom based school option
Everyone is welcome! Follow us on Facebook: Facebook. Overeaters Anonymous com/AptosNoonToastmasters or 9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter more info: (831) 236-1171 Maternity & Surgery Center,
School. It provides a curriculum
Wednesday Oct. 19 Meet the Candidates
7 p.m., 1900 17th Ave., Santa
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anta Cruz Freedom Forum
present their platforms in person!
with Freedom Forum members about the future of elections and keeping them transparent and
Admission Free (donations welcome) www.SantaCruz FreedomForum.org
Tuesday Oct. 25 11:30am Severino’s Restaurant
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entire family. In this ongoing For more info call Jim at (831)708-4133 28 / October 1st 2016 / Aptos Times
Arts and Entertainment
Announcements
Your October Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
Volunteers Needed for the Monterey Symphony
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he Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you love
Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)
www.montereysymphony.org for more information.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
Ongoing Events
Watsonville Film Festival talented local artists from local Second Monday each month galleries. Stitchers By The Sea Meetings To find out where to participate 7 p.m., Volunteer Center of Santa in a First Friday art tour, visit Estrella) Cruz, 1740 17th Ave., Santa Cruz For more information, contact Sue firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most 95062 galleries are open 12-9 pm for Harris or Don Benson at (831) 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@ First Friday viewings.) local chapter of the Embroi att.net.
Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
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holds regular meetings open
Friendship Put to Music!
6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. Tuesdays lasses every Thursday night. For more information call 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 150 Jewell St. 726-7053 or email at caller4u@ att.net admission fees.
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Full snack bar available. First Last Thursdays each month Tuesday of each month is special Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Join us! www.soquelsports.com
Wednesdays
Capitola Twilight Concert Series 6-8 pm, Esplanade Park
2nd Saturday on the Farm
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his is a night for true “Social
meal from the Star Bene
the ambiance of Argentina and
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Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for
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6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Selva Beach, CA 95076
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friendly. Class takes place every
Taurus (April 21-May 21)
Gemini (May 22-June 21)
The duality in your life makes it hard to make decisions as the month begins. Your end goal is to
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Third Sunday of Every Month Welcome back Monarchs
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piness and sadness both have strong abilities to heal you.
22nd Annual Lobster Feed
First Fridays each month he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute
and if no one is being aggressive toward you it might be time to put away your weapons.
Visit http://www.cityofsantacruz. com/150anniversary
Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance
First Friday Art Tour
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the emotional strength to get through it. Go to your happy place as you wait for the storm to subside.
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makers and encourages audience and demonstrations that relate. We often have guest appearances engagement and inspiration
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11a.m.-3p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz County Fifth Annual Watsonville Film Fairgrounds Festival oin us every 2nd Saturday Historic Fox Theater Downtown on the Farm for free family Watsonville activities. Each month we select a onterey Bay multicultural new theme to highlight historical
4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante,
concert schedule.
Peninsula Banjo Band
Second Saturdays Each Month
Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)
Sunday Oct. 9
Science Sunday
Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)
Your biggest challenge as the month begins comes in the form of greed. What will you get out of
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Santa Cruz, 95060 eymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public the participating art venues. The lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every month. Day use parking fee of $10. Visit Topics are presented in an enter http://www.parks.ca.gov/ and illuminates some of the most
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