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2017 Open Studios Art Tour Open Studios Art Tour was launched thirty-two years ago in 1986 with a simple goal - to get art fans and artists together, all across Santa Cruz County. Artists open their studios, and art enthusiasts go on tour. The public visits studios, meets artists, sees their process, and buys art directly from the source. Full Story page 11
23rd Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza
Valencia School is a Community By Noel Smith According to Principal Caryn Lane, Valencia Elementary School is not a just a place, but a community. The school / community, located in Aptos, proved that concept this year when the school was forced to close and move its and the community provided the support needed to succeed.
The winter storms of 2017 and the amazing amounts of rainfall in January and February caused Trout Creek to wash out the culvert under Valencia Road between Trout Gulch Road and Aptos School Road on January 23 closing the. This resulted in school buses and parents taking the kids to school via a 10-mile detour, much of it on steep and winding Valencia Road. ... continues on page 4
For the fourth year in Capitola, the Monte Foundation under the Directorship of Marc Monte resumes its Fireworks Extravaganza on Sunday, October 8. According to Monte, the proceeds from this free, community event will be used towards furnishing and equipping the new Capitola library. Full Story page 6