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Featured Columnist
Ask Nicole: Simple Acts of Love Nicole M. Young, MSW
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Interview with Amber Coverdale Sumrall By Jessica Johnson
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Raised in Aptos, Jessica Johnson is a freelance writer and blogger dedicated to inspiring others to live brave, creative lives. Learn more at www.jessicajanisjohnson.com. Email your questions, comments and creative suggestions to her at jessica@vinegarandvanilla.com.
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“Water Wisdom” from page 25 “Soquel Creek Water District continues to allow development to occur even with a water shortage problem.” This statement is True… partially
“Soquel Creek Water District is only looking at Pure Water Soquel as a new supply project.” This statement is False
As always, if you have any questions about this month’s topic or anything else related to Soquel Creek Water District, feel free to contact Melanie Mow Schumacher at melanies@ soquelcreekwater.org or 831-475-8501 x153 and visit www.soquelcreekwater.org.
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Community Calendar Aptos Chamber of Commerce Thursday February 9
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Cruz County Grief Support Program. (831) 430-3078
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Invisible/Alienated For meeting locations, Grandparents Support Group please call our helpline at 831-291-5099 or contact 4:-5:30p.m. saveyoursanity@aol.com. Register online at: https:// Visit our Northern California santacruz.score.org/localwork- website for meeting listings in our area and region: www. naranoncalifornia.org/norcal/ Thursday February 22 meetings Business Showcase: Soaring to New Heights
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Insight Meditation
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12pm-1:15pm, Pacific Cultural 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz Center 1307 Seabright Ave. County, 940 Disc Dr., Scotts Valley
Aptos Noon Toastmasters
Weekdays
Friday Shakespeare Club of Santa Cruz
Advocates for Children
10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street
Follow us on Facebook: Questions: pat@invisiblegrand Facebook.com/AptosNoonToastmasters or more info: (831)
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Save the Dates! Monthly Breakfast Meetings 7:30-9:00 a.m., Thursdays, Best Western Seacliff Inn
$20 members/ $25 nonmembers
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Tuesday February 28 For more information contact Kathryn at Kathryn@pivotalinsightscoaching.com or call 408-457-1707
11:30 a.m., Severino’s Restaurant
Thursday February 22 Business Showcase: Soaring to New Heights
4 - 7 p.m., Seascape Golf Club,
For more information contact Jim at 831-708-4133
Announcements Volunteers Needed for the Monterey Symphony
Thursdays
Arts and Entertainment
Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La
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Dated Events
2nd Saturday on the Farm
11a.m.-3p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
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Saturday February 4 Bobby Jo Valentine: a Vicki Sweet Memorial Concert
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For more information, contact Sue
Saturday February 11
7053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net.
Friendship Put to Music! Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. For more information contact Nancy Kvam: Cabrillo Youth
Second Monday each month
Stitchers By The Sea Meetings 7 p.m., Volunteer Center of Santa
Migration Festival
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Natural Check our website and Bridges State Park Facebook page for more details. FREE
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Last Thursdays each month
Monthly Argentine Tango at Star 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante,
Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Street Fair
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Private instruction and classes by Facebook. arrangement. For more information, call Michael (831) 239-2247.
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Third Sunday of Every Month
First Fridays each month
Science Sunday
First Friday Art Tour
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Wednesdays
Capitola Twilight Concert Series
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Esplanade Park
Peninsula Banjo Band 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose
To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.)
Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
For more information call 831-
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Business Guide
Featured Columnist Measure D: Next Steps in our Transportation Funding
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SPCA Featured Pet
“Acts of Love” from page 24
Nicole Young is the mother of two Santa Cruz County’s Triple P - Positive Parenting Program, the world’s leading positive 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. For more information about how Triple P helps parents handle everyday parenting chalfacebook.com/triplepscc or www.youtube.com/ practitioner, contact First 5 Santa Cruz County
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BANKS
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PERSONAL SERVICES
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