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Dedicated to the children of Santa Cruz County, the Monte Foundation has been raising money for schools, sports fields, a family skate park and now the Capitola Library. ... continues on page 4

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Community News Cultivating a Heart for Service 2019 Catio Tour • Lift Line Receives Helpful Donation Local Student Finalist in National STEM Contest Aptos High’s New Quad • Santa Cruz’s County School Safety Program Santa Cruz County Wins Three CSAC Awards • Community Observance of the 30th Anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake Another Amazing Annual Coastal Cleanup Day! Monterey Mushrooms Awards Scholarships 16th Annual Gourmet Grazing On The Green: Local Group Raises Money for Santa Cruz County Cancer Support Services • Think Local First Indie Biz Expo Vendor Registration!

Cabrillo Refinancing Saves for Local Taxpayers 2019 Apple Pie Baking Contest Measure J Home-Opportunity Bay Fed Named Top Work Environment Recreational Spiny Lobster Season Open Rally Your Spirit this October: Presented by Inner Light Ministries Friday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Oct. 19 Dr. Brillman Guest at Parkinson’s Meeting • Seacliff Village Park Public Art Project Seussical, the Musical: Christian Youth Theater’s Fall Production Starts October 18 • 30th Anniversary Loma Prieta Epicenter Hike at Nisene Marks CDPH Urges People to Refrain from Vaping • Fifth Annual Capitola Plein Air Art Festival Starts October 30 Youth Conference at Mello Center Annual Farm Progressive Dinner • Aptos High looking for Boys Lacrosse coach • Fire Department Open House • ‘Grief after Suicide’ Workshop • Sanitation Work Capitola/Jewel Box Sewer Replacement Project • World Renowned Pianist Comes To Aptos • Rotary Beach Cleanup

Local Sports 11 Aptos High School Scoreboard

Open Studios • Pages 12–14 12 County’s 34th Annual Open Studios: Visit Artists Over The First Three Weekends In October 13 Seven Ideas for an Unforgettable Open Studios Experience, By Molly Ressler

Monthly Horoscope • Page 26 — Your November Horoscope Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28, 29

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Featured Columnists The Flu, 2019-2020, By Ron Conte, Pharm.D. Learning the Lesson of Trust, By Joyce Vissell How to Create a Girl’s STEM-Friendly Project Space in Your Home, By Trish Allison 33 Get Cool Season Vegetables Going, By Tony Tomeo 34 Autumn’s Arrival for Our Animals, By Tiffany L. Mitchener, DVM 38 Protecting our Bay, By Supervisor Zach Friend

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COVER STORY publisher Patrice Edwards editor Lori Landino contributing writers Camisa Composti, Lori Landino, Molly Ressler, Ron Conte, Joyce Vissell, Trish Allison, Tony Tomeo, Tiffany L. Mitchener, Zach Friend layout Michael Oppenheimer, Jim Johnson graphic artists Michael Oppenheimer, Jim Johnson photography Michael Oppenheimer, Jim Johnson, Brad King website Michael Oppenheimer, Camisa Composti production coordinator Maxine Stanton advertising sales Don Beaumont, Teri Huckobey, Ryan Wilson, Mark Pezzini office coordinator Cathe Race distribution Bill Pooley, James Hudson

“Fireworks Extravaganza” from page 1 “It is hard to believe that twenty five years have passed since I started the Monte Foundation and came up with the thought of doing a fireworks show for our community while sitting on Capitola Beach having a beer with my best friend Doug Austin,” said Marc Monte, Director of The Monte Foundation.

It all began for the Monte Family when Marc’s dad, Rudolph (Rudy) Daniel Monte, and his mother, Doris Sylvia Monte, opened up two grocery stores together.

Their first was Lady Fair Market in San Jose, which was named for Doris and her blond hair. She worked at that store for over 20 years doing the books, checking, and stocking groceries.

The store of their dreams, Deluxe Foods of Aptos, was opened in 1977.

Once again, Doris was the head checker and worked in the office until she and Rudy retired. The success of that business allowed the family to eventually establish the Monte Foundation. It was a coming together of two generations to make a difference in our community.

According to Marc, the Rudolph Monte Foundation is named after his late grandfather and Deluxe Foods of Aptos

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is the cornerstone of the Monte family generosity.

In 1996, The Monte Foundation made history with the Fireworks Extravaganza, the first-ever countywide school fundraiser.

“So many shows, lighting up the sky and bringing smiles to children and parents alike from all over the county,” Lynne Jay and Marc Monte hold a painting of a past Monte Foundation FireMarc said. “The mil- works Extravaganza. lions raised has gone to so many schools, Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravateams, fields, score boards, skate board ganza in Capitola on Sunday, October 13 parks, libraries, hospitals, SPCA — the at 8 p.m.

“The Lord has truly blessed our list goes on and on. I appreciate all the help I have received from the business business Deluxe Foods of Aptos and the community, the police, firemen, State of Rudolph F Monte Foundation and I am California, City of Capitola, and all the thankful for that as well,” Marc said.

“Lighting up what can be a dark world volunteers over the years.”

So pack a snack, bring your beach sometimes, is a wonderful thing.” n ••• or camping chair, bring a friend and/ For more information: www.monte-founor your family and head for Capitola Beach, the wharf, or the bluffs sur- dation.com Cover Photo Credit: Neil Simmons rounding Capitola by the Sea and enjoy the wonder, awe and majesty of the Photography

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Cultivating a Heart for Service N urturing a child’s heart to be mindful of serving the community and protecting our coastal home can never be taught too early.

The Girl Scout organization shares this important value in asking troops to plan at least one annual community service project that is part of their leadership program for girls. This may include protecting a local treasure, working on a habitat restoration project, or serving our community members in need.

Girl Scout Daisy Troop #15015 decided to be involved in multiple service projects this past year, which included participating in the Watsonville Wetlands Watch project on the Pajaro Valley High School campus, holding a beach cleanup at Capitola Beach, touring the county animal shelter and donating animal items, and bringing joy through holiday songs to seniors at the Aegis Assisted Living center in Aptos.

And these seven-year old girls had loads of fun in the process!

In November, these daisies traveled to a lavender farm in Los Gatos where they sifted dried lavender and created lavender sachets as gifts. The girls then joined other central coast troops for caroling at Aegis in December, where they passed out their lavender sachets to senior residents. Smiles and laughter were exchanged on both sides of the age spectrum!

In May, Watsonville Wetlands Watch project invited our troop to work on an environmental restoration project that involved pulling poison hemlock, which chokes off space for native plants that support local wildlife, from around the

slough. They then planted three types of native plant seedlings.

These Daisies got a tour of the educational center, where they learned how special plants or trees from other parts of the country can ‘hitchhike’ to the local area. If left untreated, these evasive species can push out local native plant and animal species.

This was connected with the troop’s work on an environmental stewardshipteaching unit. There is nothing like doing a service project, which educates, protects a local treasure, and allows the girls to have fun together!

The girls ended the year with a beach cleanup at Capitola Beach where they picked up trash with gloves and trash bags in hand. They were reminded to not touch any syringes, to be mindful of where they walked, and to never turn your back on the bay for fear of crashing waves!

Girls in Troop #15015 learned about involving themselves in the lives of local residents but also in protecting their coastal home, and seeing how both can have a positive impact on both plants and humans.

Our Troop #15015 are now Brownies and ready to start a new year of service in on our local community. n ••• The Girl Scouts relies on parent volunteers to help guide our daughters in becoming future leaders. If you want to see your daughter involved in similar projects and activities, consider starting a troop if you don’t already belong to one. Contact Girl Scout Central Coast at www.girlscoutsccc.org/ or 800-8222427 for more info.

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2019 Catio Tour T he Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter and Native Animal Rescue are proud to present the 2019 Catio Tour, sponsored by New Leaf Community Markets.

Fifteen Santa Cruz County residents will share their ingenious ideas for outdoor cat enclosures, or catios, which provide safe outdoor spaces that protect cats from predators and protect birds from roaming cats.

The self-guided tour will be held Oct. 12 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visitors are asked to check-in at their first catio stop to receive a wristband, and hosts will be on-site to answer general questions about the tour. Each stop will be posted with a sign bearing the Catio Tour logo and catio number.

The 2019 Catio Tour is a fun, educational event with suggested donations of $5 for the entire tour. Tickets are available online at www.scanimalshelter.org and day of the event at all Catio Tour locations.

A 2013 study found that cats kill up to 3.7 billion birds in the continental U.S.

annually, and many consider feral and domesticated cats to be a leading threat to wildlife.

Smoking is not allowed at any catio location, and no restrooms will be available.

Please leave all pets at home while taking the tour and be mindful of neighborhood parking restrictions and neighbors.

••• he Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is an open admission shelter, which welcomes EVERY animal in need. Our goal is to be a humane resource for the community by providing a safety net and second chance for local animals. There are two locations where owners can find and recover lost pets, adopt new animal companions, or sign up for PLANNED PetHood, our low cost spay/neuter program available for all resident pets.

Our success is achieved through a variety of life-saving services and programs which are described in detail on our website, www.scanimalshelter.org.

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ift Line, a program of Community Bridges, has been awarded $292,605 by the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) to purchase an additional electric vehicle (EV). LCTOP funds public transportation agencies to implement projects that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Earlier this year, Lift Line became the first paratransit entity in Santa Cruz County to implement EVs and the addition of the new EV will make the fleet 15% electric.

“This award is key in helping us build a greener future by converting our Lift Line fleet to electric vehicles,” says Raymon Cancino, Community

Bridges CEO. “Community Bridges is committed to being good stewards of the environment and supporting clean air technologies within our community we live in and serve. That is why we are willing to invest in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, ensuring that we are unleashing our full potential by investing our agencies funds toward a healthier future.”

Community Bridges worked in partnership with the Regional Transportation Commission to redistribute their local allocation of these funds to Community Bridges to improve and strengthen our communities local paratransit transportation system.

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Local Student Finalist in Nat. STEM Contest

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inoa Oliver, a 13-year old STEM student from Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory has been named one of the most promising middle school STEM students in the country!

Rinoa is a Top 30 Finalist in the Broadcom MASTERS®, the nation’s premier Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) middle school competition.

She will be traveling to Washington, D.C. from October 25-30 where they will participate in a rigorous competition to compete for more than $100,000 in awards.

In 2018, Rinoa attended the awards ceremony for California’s state science fair.

She noticed that several students came from Orange County. That county’s median income places it in the top third for the state.

“Are students from privileged areas or highly rated schools more likely to win in the California State Science & Engineering Fair?” she wondered.

On the flip side, might students from less well-to-do areas be missing out? Rinoa decided to dig into decades of science fair data to find out. She also looked into other factors that could affect a student’s chances for winning.

During her research, Rinoa obtained 29 years of California state science fair results.

She figured out the median household incomes for cities where the students went to school, then got to work analyzing the data.

The top winning projects tended to come from more affluent areas. Moreover, she discovered a growing gap between

income levels for cities with the top three projects and the income levels for cities for all other projects.

Also, the average of the median city incomes for all participating projects was more than the statewide median income.

And schools with fewer than five projects were much more likely to be in areas in the bottom quartile of income levels than in the top quartile. The opposite was true for schools with more than 100 projects.

Broadcom MASTERS, a program founded and produced by the Society for Science & the Public, encourages middle school students to translate their interests into a passion for STEM. This competition is part of a robust STEM pipeline that encourages students who show incredible promise to pursue STEM in high school, college and beyond; only the top 10 percent of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade projects entered into Society-affiliated fairs around the country are eligible to apply. n ••• For more info: http://broadcomfoundation.org

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Aptos High’s New Quad

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n Sept. 19, Aptos High School students were able to stand in the newly remodeled quad! During lunchtime, students participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony, performed by the ASB President Josh Powell with the assistance of Francesca Goyette, ASB VP, and Erin deCastongrene, ASB Secretary.

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“We couldn’t have done this without our families’ support of Measure L Bond,” stated Principal Peggy Pughe.

The new quad has a wonderful stage and AHS students Andrea, Calvin, Sebastian and Salomon of the Aptos Rock Band treated students and staff to the first performance. n For more information: www.pvusd.net

Santa Cruz’s County School Safety Program

n September 12th, the Board of State and Community Corrections approved $715,000 in Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) program funds for Santa Cruz County. Grant funds will be used to address issues related to school safety and juvenile delinquency through a new Comprehensive School Safety Program (CSSP).

The Sheriff’s Office, Probation Department and County Office of Education partnered in early 2019 to form the CSSP. This multi-agency partnership will include a Sheriff’s Office Sergeant, a quarter-time Assistant Division Director

assigned to the Probation Department as well as a Safety Coordinator and two Project Specialists from the County Office of Education.

Lastly, the program will contract with the Community Action Board (CAB), a nonprofit community-based organization that operates a comprehensive employment and training programs for youth.

The goals and objectives of the CSSP are as follows:

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1. Consistent Threat Assessment and safety plan of potential school violence throughout the County.

2. Proactive Bullying Prevention programs targeting parents, teachers, and students.

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Juvenile delinquency programs based on restorative justice and socialemotional learning.

The CSSP will initiate, coordinate and expand several evidence-based programs aimed at reducing juvenile delinquency, increasing credit accruals, reducing bullying and harassment, and improving collaboration between school districts and law enforcement with respect to

threat situations and threat preparation in Santa Cruz County Schools.

The proposed countywide threat assessment program will involve parents, students and teachers. The program includes countywide bullying prevention extending beyond the scope of the school environment by targeting areas such as family members and school staff.

The CSSP program is designed around a three-year strategy, which will use Applied Survey Research to confirm key outcomes and develop tools to measure results. n ••• For more info: www.santacruzcounty.us

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Santa Cruz County Wins Three CSAC Awards T he County of Santa Cruz is pleased to receive statewide recognition for innovative programs to address community behavioral health, the housing crisis and environmental protection.

Each year, the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) honors innovation and best practices in county government through their Challenge Awards program. This year, Santa Cruz County was honored with a Challenge Award for its Zero Waste Plan, a Merit Award for coordination of the HOPES Team, and a Merit Award for its ADU Toolkit.

“I’m proud that Santa Cruz County is demonstrating a commitment to innovation, effective partnerships and a focus on results for our community. These awards are a validation of the work we’ve done, and continue to do, to improve the lives of our residents,” Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Chair Ryan Coonerty said.

“CSAC is proud to spotlight county innovation and resiliency through these awards,” CSAC Executive Director Graham Knaus said. “As our counties continue to face new challenges, they are constantly developing solutions to best meet the needs of their communities. The programs receiving these annual awards exemplify the outstanding work that can be found

throughout California’s 58 counties.”

The County’s Zero Waste program won a Challenge Award for its suite of environmental initiatives that has become a model for other counties and has led to statewide change.

By coordinating across multiple projects, the county has made meaningful progress to protect the environment, including: a groundbreaking franchise waste hauler agreement that serves as a foundation for increased waste diversion; ongoing measurement of the waste and recycling streams allows for fine-tuning collection, sorting, marketing and education programs to meet rapidly changing conditions; expanded outreach and education including school partnerships; new illegal dumping prevention programs; a commercial organics diversion program that now includes more than 100 businesses, resorts, schools and hospitals; a leadership role in stopping many problematic products at the source including bans on plastic bags and Styrofoam, the first plastic straw ban in the U.S., strict requirements for recyclable and compostable food service ware, and a ban on small plastic bottles of personal care products in hotels and motels; innovative Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs; and more.

See http://dpw.co.santacruz. ca.us/Home/RecyclingSolidWaste/ ZeroWastePlan.aspx.

The County’s Homeless Outreach, Proactive Engagement Services (HOPES) Team won a Merit Award for bringing together new and existing resources to serve homeless individuals using an integrated service model including health and behavioral health providers, crisis services, outreach specialists, veteran providers and criminal justice personnel.

The HOPES Team helps assure client needs are being met, regardless of which partner first engages with the client or how they enter services and includes a high level or community engagement.

See https://www.santacruzhealth. org/HSAHome/HSADivisions/BehavioralHealth/HOPESTe am.aspx.

The County’s ADU Toolkit won a Merit Award for empowering residents to be part of the solution to the housing crisis by simplifying and incentivizing permitting processes, building on work by

the Board of Supervisors to dramatically expand the use of accessory dwelling units to meet community housing needs.

The Toolkit includes a GIS tool for property owners to see if they are eligible to build ADUs and receive answers to common questions; an online fee and construction cost estimator; a cash flow estimator tool; graphic-rich how-to guides; links to online resources, including builders' websites and pre-designed ADU plans; and more.

The program also includes a forgivable loan program to create more affordable units, and an elimination of building fees for smaller units to promote affordable-bydesign housing.

See http://www.sccoplanning.com/ ADU.aspx.

Representatives from CSAC will be present at the Oct. 22, 2019 Board of Supervisors meeting to present team members with each award. n ••• For more info: www.santacruzcounty.us

Community Observance of the 30th Anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake

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his year marks the 30th anniversary of the massive Loma Prieta Earthquake, a magnitude 7.1 quake that struck at 5:04 pm on October 17, 1989, and changed the course of Santa Cruz history.

Throughout the month of October, a partnership of groups and organizations, including the City of Santa Cruz, will be presenting a wide-range of local events, exhibits, displays and discussions to mark the 30th anniversary of the earthquake and to commemorate the spirit of community that rose in response.

Diverse mediums like story, art, history, geology, informative talks and education about community preparedness

will offer the public different ways to engage and to share their own memories of the event.

The public can view a list of events in Santa Cruz commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Loma Prieta Earthquake by visiting: https://santacruzmah.org/ lomaprieta. n ••• Participants include: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz Libraries, Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, City of Santa Cruz, Downtown Association, SC County of Emergency Management Services, Sesnon Gallery Projects UCSC, Sereno Group Real Estate, Good Times.

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Another Amazing Annual Coastal Cleanup Day! MONTEREY BAY — 2,189 passionate volunteers worked from 9 to Noon today (Saturday, September 21) collecting more than 6,000 pound of trash and over 1,700 pounds of recycling from 64 beaches, rivers, and inland areas across Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties!

Annual Coastal Cleanup Day is California’s biggest cleanup of the year, which takes place annually on International Coastal Cleanup Day. Save Our Shores has partnered with the California Coastal Commission, serving as the Central Coast Host for this much loved annual effort for over a decade.

Interesting finds included: car parts, half a life-size plastic skeleton, an office chair, fake fingernails, scrabble tiles, a gutter, a flat screen television, a Mama’s and Papa’s “This One’s Dedicated to the One I Love” 45, a Hungry Hungry Hippo game, dentures, and a rusty nail clipper.

Upper Car Lake in Monterey had the most debris with 1,121 pounds of trash and 1,175 pounds of debris. At least 37 hypodermic needles were also collected as part of the cleanup.

Patagonia Santa Cruz led the cleanup at Zmudowski Beach in Moss Landing with Patagonia Surf Ambassadors Kyle Theirmann and Jeff Denholm volunteering their time to raise awareness about the need for people of all ages to work together to protect all that we know and love.

In addition to being big wave surfers and serving as Patagonia Surf Ambassadors, Thiermann and Denholm are

both making big waves to help protect our ocean and our future. Thiermann has created podcasts and films documenting destructive practices around the world with his Surfing for Change project and held a mock awards ceremony “honoring” corporations that trash our planet in 2018.

Denholm, who owns a fleet of fire trucks that he rents to the U.S. Forest Service to help it fight wildfires, is helping to promote a solution that he thinks may help to lessen the impact of forest fires which will become more frequent and severe as the climate crisis escalates.

Save Our Shores thanks all of our wonderful Site Captains and volunteers! This tremendous effort to keep our waterways clean could not have happened without them!

••• For more info: https://saveourshores.org

COMMUNITY NEWS

Monterey Mushrooms Awards Scholarships WATSONVILLE — Monterey Mushrooms presented 99 children of its employees with $239,000 in scholarship awards for the 2019-20 academic year.

Some $217,000 was issued to recipients in the United States and another to $22,000 to recipients in Mexico.

Dependent children of full-time employees are eligible to apply for a scholarship up to $3,000 and for up to four years.

The Monterey Mushrooms scholarship program began in 1992. It was renamed the Carl Victor Fields Scholarship Program in 2004 to honor the company’s past vice president of marketing who was passionate about the importance of young people achieving their potential. Since inception 2,217 grants have been awarded for a total of more than $3 million.

Scholarships are awarded to students who pursue higher education degrees at accredited colleges, universities and vocation/technical schools. To apply, the student shares their educational background, academic goals and aspirations, school activities, work experience and personal achievements.

Shah Kazemi, president and CEO, is committed to giving the next generation of decision makers the tools needed to be successful in society and the workplace.

“We don’t just grow mushrooms; we grow people,” Kazemi said.

Savannah Barnes, scholarship recipient said, “This scholarship helps me get the education I want and need without having to make financial decisions that may limit my goals.”

Ana Mejia, another scholarship recipient said, “Receiving this scholarship has boosted my self-confidence because it reduced my stress over the lack of money and has given me the opportunity to focus on a well-rounded college experience.”

Oliver Ramirez said, “This scholarship will help me pay for school tuition, and help me enjoy and focus on academic studies without pressure about debt. I would not be where I am if it was not for my parents and family that supported all my endeavors and interest, so I am truly grateful for them.”

Kazemi said, “The feedback and thanks we receive from the students and their parents is inspiring and we look forward to watching these young leaders succeed in the future.” n ••• For more information about the company visit www.montereymushrooms.com.

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OPEN STUDIOS

County’s 34th Annual Open Studios

Visit Artists Over The First Three Weekends In October

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ree self-guided art tour featuring 300 artists opening their studios to the public throughout Santa Cruz County this October, join us for the 34th annual Open Studios Art Tour, a free self-guided tour that invites the public into 300 artist studios working in dozens of mediums across Santa Cruz County.

There are seasoned artists who’ve participated since 1986, talented newcomers, and makers and creators of all kinds. Neighbors, friends, collectors and art lovers are invited to meet the artists, see their creative process up close, and buy art directly from the source.

“Santa Cruz County is a magnet for creative people, and Open Studios is a moment when that creativity becomes visible, when artists in every neighborhood throughout the County open their doors to art-lovers, neighbors and friends,” said Ann Ostermann, Open Studios Director for Arts Council Santa Cruz County.

“It takes a lot of planning and nerve on the part of our participating artists and it’s a joy to see it pay off with art sales and new relationships formed, old friends reunited, and neighbors getting to know each other.”

A program of Arts Council Santa Cruz County, Open Studios takes place the first three weekends of October, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Studios are divided between North and South County (with the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor as the dividing point) on the following schedule:

Master Oil Painter Scott Hamill (Artist #147), at Bluefish Cove, Point Lobos Oct. 5-6: North County artists Oct. 12-13: South County artists Oct. 19-20: All County weekend featuring select artists.

Many ways to plan your tour and they’re all FREE!

Whether this is your first Open Studios or you’ve been attending for years, here are a few easy strategies for finding your way: 1. Pick up a FREE artist guide at Good Times drop off points throughout the County after Sept. 17. Find artists

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in your neighborhood, by medium, or simply browse through the guide and find artwork that captures your eye. If you can’t find a guide out in the wild, stop by the Arts Council offices at 1070 River Street in Santa Cruz during open hours - we’ll have a stack here throughout October.

2. Download the FREE app — available Oct. 1 on iTunes & Google Play (search for “Open Studios Art Tour”). You can mark favorite artists in the app, map their location, and then build a tour around that.

3. Follow the green signs. During Open Studios weekends you’ll see lime green signs with artist names and arrows all over the county. Please consider every Open Studios sign as your own personal invitation. Follow the signs and enter a studio.

4. Check out the Preview Exhibit at Santa Cruz Art League, featuring artwork from nearly all of the participating artists.

Open Sept. 28 through Oct. 20 it’s a great way to discover artists and plan your tour from there. Pop into the gallery, find artwork that intrigues you, and make a note of which studios you want to visit from there. Meet the artists​at the public reception Sunday, Sept. 29 from 3–6 p.m.

Free bike valet parking.

5. If you’re interested in rural studios, visit the Satellite Preview Exhibit at the R. Blitzer Gallery, 2801 Mission Street in Santa Cruz. This exhibit features work by artists in remote areas throughout the county, including Bonny Doon, Corralitos, Felton and more. The Satellite Exhibit opens on Oct. 5 as part of the First Friday Art Tour and will be open to the public through Oct. 20.

6. Visit one or 100! No one is keeping score. Spend a day or just a few minutes.

Open Studios is a self-guided, free tour.

Cater it to your style and mood.

Find photos and more at bit.ly/ openstudios-2019pr.

••• The Arts Council generates creativity, vibrancy, and connection in Santa Cruz County. For 40 years, we have fueled our creative community, supporting individual and collective artistic expression and building bridges and bonds between people throughout our county. Through grants to artists and arts organizations, arts education programs that serve more than 17,000 kids across Santa Cruz County, and community initiatives such as Open Studios and Ebb & Flow, we help Santa Cruz County thrive.

OPEN STUDIOS

Seven Ideas for an Unforgettable Open Studios Experience

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or three weekends in October, artists across Santa Cruz County give the public an intimate view into their private workspaces during the Open Studios Art Tour.

The free self-guided tour includes 300 artists, from painters and photographers to sculptors and jewelry makers, showcasing their work against the backdrop of secret backyard gardens, coastal cottages, converted sheds, and industrial warehouses.

Like unwrapping a present or stumbling upon a breathtaking view, you can’t help but feel a small thrill as you’re welcomed behind the scenes of each artist’s process and into their personal creative space.

With so many studios to choose from, it can be hard to know where to focus your exploration. The free print guide or Open Studios app* both provide detailed maps of each neighborhood and descriptions of participating artists’ work.

The Santa Cruz Art League and R. Blitzer Gallery also host preview exhibits all three weekends, or you can simply wing it and follow the lime green directional signs posted across the county.

Still, it’s helpful to have an intention for your self-guided tour, so you can get the most out of your Open Studios experience.

Whether it’s your first or 34th tour,

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here are seven ideas for an Open Studios experience that will inspire deeper engagement, spark meaningful connection with the artist community, and reveal or reawaken your own creative pursuit.

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1. Host a mystery tour party

mystery tour party is a fun option for first-timers who have no clue where

to start or for Open Studios veterans looking to get out of their comfort zone.

With a group of friends, select North or South County and which neighborhood you’d like to focus on.

Have each friend select 1-2 artists they’re interested in from that neighborhood and put them into a hat. Finally, select 5 artists from the hat for each day you plan to explore Open Studios.

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The idea is that everyone will get to discover a new artist, expanding their perspective and appreciation for local art.

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ack a notepad or your favorite journal and record your reaction to each artist’s work as you go. You can scribble one or two lines, compose a haiku, or write an entire essay if you’re so inspired.

Take note of the name of the art piece, the medium used, and what thoughts or emotions the piece brought up for you.

You might try a free write, jotting down whatever comes to mind without editing or filtering your thoughts.

Pausing to capture how you feel as you take in an artist’s work reminds you to slow down and engage with each piece that pulls you in and demands closer attention.

3. Uncover the artists’ inspiration

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pen Studios artists welcome the community into their homes and studios because they’re excited to share their process and the story behind their work.

Take advantage of this enthusiasm by asking five (or more) artists what inspires their work and share your favorite quote on social media (tag @artscouncilsc to have your quote seen and shared).

Their inspiration could trigger your own artistic exploration.

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4. Give the gift of art

erusing the art-filled walls, shelves, or outdoor patio of a local artist’s studio is probably the most fun and relaxing way to shop local and find one-of-a-kind gifts for your friends and loved ones.

You can find everything from playful yard art and elegant jewelry to wearable fiber art, hand-bound journals, and handcrafted woodwork. There’s also often a story behind each creation that you can share with the lucky recipient — just ask the artist what inspired that particular piece (#OpenStudiosInspiration) and you may discover your gift is more meaningful than you realized.

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5. Explore iconic places

anta Cruz County is full of iconic landmarks, from the surfer’s statue on West Cliff to the classic Victorians that line Walnut Avenue near downtown. Map out a tour that hits several of these iconic spots for a weekend of art and local history.

One option is to start at the R. Blitzer Gallery in the old Wrigley Building on the Westside. From there, explore the many studios between Highway 1 and West Cliff.

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et a mileage goal and then map out a safe walking route that passes by several artist studios. Pedestrianfriendly neighborhoods include the lower Westside, Downtown Santa Cruz, and Midtown.

You can even plan your route so that you pass by public art installations like Kathleen Crocetti’s student-led mosaics along the Water or Soquel Bridges, San Lorenzo Riverwalk, and Mission Historic Park.

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f you don’t mind exploring multiple neighborhoods across the county, map your tour by medium for a deep dive into one or two artistic techniques. Each artist description in the guide includes their medium and a photo of their work to make it easier to find all the photographers, abstract painters, or furniture makers in one area.

Try mapping a tour of ceramicists one day and then focus on watercolors the next. Look for the hand symbol in the guide or app to find artists who offer live demos of their artistic process for a comprehensive ‘study’ of your medium of choice.

You might just find yourself inspired to pick up a new creative hobby after watching a ceramicist at the wheel, a printmaker at the press, or a painter immersed in her canvas.

Whether you’re an artist yourself or have never set foot in a gallery, Open Studios has something to offer you. You may leave an artist’s workspace with a new perspective or source of inspiration.

You may find yourself at your neighbor’s home, admiring their creative work and cultivating the start of a lasting friendship.

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••• Open Studios 2019 will take place the first three weekends of October from 11am-5pm Saturdays and Sundays. Print guides are available mid-September alongside the Good Times at locations throughout Santa Cruz County. You can also download the Open Studios app, available in iTunes and Google Play. See samples of each artist’s work to help you map your route at the preview exhibits hosted at the Santa Cruz Art League and R. Blitzer Gallery all three weekends.

••• Molly Ressler is a writer and content marketing consultant based in Santa Cruz.

She lives with her husband and pup in Seabright and loves sharing her community’s vibrant culture through her writing.

Whether you’re an artist yourself or have never set foot in a gallery, Open Studios has something to offer you. You may leave an artist’s workspace with a new perspective or source of inspiration. You may find yourself at your neighbor’s home, admiring their creative work and cultivating the start of a lasting friendship.

COMMUNITY NEWS

16th Annual Gourmet Grazing On The Green

Local Group Raises Money for Santa Cruz County Cancer Support Services

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ourmet Grazing on the Green, Santa Cruz County’s premier event for local food and artisan libations, will be held October 5 in Aptos Village Park from Noon – 4:00 p.m.

Celebrating the unique culinary flavor, local fresh ingredients, and diversity of Santa Cruz County, Gourmet Grazing on the Green brings together local community farmers, chefs, winemakers, brewers, spirits distillers, artisans and restaurateurs to celebrate community and enjoy great food and drink.

Gourmet Grazing on the Green is the ultimate foodie festival, featuring an afternoon of tasting fine local wines, refreshing handcrafted beers, delicious food from top local chefs, and live music!

This year’s event features over 75 local wineries, restaurants and breweries and is a must stop for Santa Cruz foodies.

Experience the talents of some of Santa Cruz’s best chefs and taste specialty creations for the event, using locally grown produce and products generously donated by sponsors New Leaf Community Markets, Coke Farms and Watsonville Coast Produce.

Gourmet Grazing on the Green is a charitable fundraising event of Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group (SCCBG), a nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with cancer in the Santa Cruz community.

Working with a dedicated group of volunteers and partners, SCCBG raises

community consciousness through events and outreach and provides vital financial support for several Santa Cruz beneficiary organizations: Hospice of Santa Cruz County, Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Association, Katz Cancer Resource Center, WomenCARE Cancer Advocacy, Researchers from the University of California at Santa Cruz and the Teen Kitchen Project. Over the last decade, SCCBG has distributed more than $2 million to directly support the Santa Cruz community.

Parking & Shuttle Service arking is limited at the Aptos Village Park. We encourage guests to park in the Cabrillo College parking lot K and our shuttle service will bring you to and from the event approximately every 15 minutes.

Limited handicap parking is available at the park. If you use a ride share, drop off is at the top of the park.

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endor registration is now open for the 3rd Annual Think Local First Indie Biz Expo, Wednesday, October 16, at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium.

Registration is open to all locally owned independent businesses of Santa Cruz County at w w w. i n d i e b i zexpo.com.

Indie Biz Expo provides a great opportunity to place a local business on display.

Businesses will have the opportunity

What To Bring n years past the weather has been warm and sunny. We recommend wearing layered clothing, a sun hat, and sunscreen.

The event provides shaded tents, table umbrellas and chair for guests to sit, eat and relax. The perimeter of the park is often grassy and shaded; feel free to bring a blanket if you care to relax picnic-style.

Tickets are on sale now. Purchase tickets at http://sccbg.org or New Leaf Community Markets Downtown, Capitola, Westside and Aptos locations. Admission includes special souvenir wine glass and a day of food, wine and beer tasting.

••• For over 20 years, the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with cancer in the Santa Cruz community, by raising money to support beneficiary organizations and fund new research that will provide possible cures and better solutions for treating cancer.

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to meet new customers, greet community VIPs, and display goods and services.

The event will also feature a threehour live broadcast by Santa Cruz’s own KSCO, with an open mic for participating businesses to “talk their business up” to listeners throughout the South San Francisco and Monterey Bay regions.

Participants are encouraged to register early for best location.

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Cabrillo Refinancing Saves for Local Taxpayers T he Cabrillo Community College District announced that it has refinanced a portion of Cabrillo’s Election of 2004 General Obligation Bonds and 2012 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, resulting in $29,542,000 in interest rate savings to local taxpayers.

Under the leadership of its Governing Board, Cabrillo Administration took the initiative to capture historically low interest rates to refinance the remaining portions of 2004 General Obligation Bonds, Series B and 2012 General Obligation Refunding Bonds. Cabrillo was able to reduce the interest rates on the prior bonds from an

average of 4.84% to 2.53%, reducing the community’s tax bill by an unprecedented total of $29.5 million over the life of the bond refinancing.

“We are tremendously pleased that the taxpayers of the region will benefit from lower tax payments over the life of these bonds,” said Board of Trustees President Christina Cuevas. “We worked closely with a financial advising team to take advantage of historically low interest rates, and it clearly paid off.”

Cabrillo College President and Superintendent Matt Wetstein said the refinanced bond sale is a good indicator that the Cabrillo Community College District has strong fiscal management practices and that the College is looking out for the interests of local homeowners.

“We wanted to make sure that we are good stewards of taxpayer dollars and try to save folks money over the long haul.

It’s important to stay on top of interest rate trends, and in this case, our ability to refinance was a real big win for our community.”

Cabrillo’s ability to obtain such low interest rates and achieve these high savings levels was boosted by its credit ratings of “Aa2” assigned by Moody’s Investors Service and “AA” from Standard and Poor’s, which reflect the District’s 1) large property tax base, 2) stable finances and strong reserves, and 3) good financial management policies.

The District had $59.1 million in Bonds to sell and received $74.6 million in orders from a diverse investor base which included bond funds, banks,

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separately managed accounts, insurance companies, and governmental agencies (including participation from Santa Cruz County).

While Cabrillo will not directly receive any portion of the savings, the Governing Board and Administration pursued this opportunity strictly on behalf of local taxpayers as part of their continued support

for the education of its students and community.

This was the second time in recent history that Cabrillo College has delivered savings to its community. In May 2012, Cabrillo completed a similar bond refinancing and saved local taxpayers a total of $4.8 million. n ••• For more info: www.cabrillo.edu

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2019 Apple Pie Baking Contest W ho Makes the Best Pie in the County?

The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau’s 43rd Annual Apple Pie Baking Contest was held at the Santa Cruz County Fair last week.

Winners were selected for each of the three divisions, Youth, Adult and Masters.

Janice Weaver, of Santa Cruz took the top overall prize by winning “Best of Show.”

The Apple Pie Contest Judges are different every year. The judges for this year’s contest were Francisco Estrada, Mayor, City of Watsonville; Pam Zamani, Retired Community Leader; Maryann Bulich Schnitter, Owner, Butier & Bulich Brothers; and Brendan Miele, President, Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

The winners from each division are listed below:

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Filling 4-5 lbs apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1 T lemon juice 1 C sugar 1 t cinnamon 1 /8 t salt 1 T cornstarch

Bit of milk Roll out one half of dough and fit into 9” pie pan. Toss filling ingredients together and pour into shell. Roll out second half of dough for top of pie. Crimp it to the shell, cut slits, brush with milk, and sprinkle with sugar.

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Suitable for households of 5-9 members, the lottery is open to pre-qualified buyers who meet certain income and purchasing requirements, including being a first-time homebuyer, living or working in Santa Cruz County for a minimum of 60 days, and earning at or below moderate household income limits.

The 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family Live Oak home was built in 2003 and includes a large backyard. The anticipated sales price of $449,448 is approximately half (or less) than the market value for comparable homes. Any purchase would be subject to future Measure J deed restrictions.

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between October 1-7. Buyers must also be qualified for a conventional, fixed-rate, 30-year mortgage of at least 70 percent of the purchase price of the home, and have sufficient funds for down payment and closing costs. A minimum down payment of 3 percent of the purchase price is required, up to 50 percent of which can be gift funds.

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With more than $1 billion in assets, They emphasize on being “fun and Bay Federal Credit Union is the largest friendly” while maintaining a professional member-owned financial institution in approach to member service. Employees Santa Cruz County, serving its members can be seen celebrating various dress- and the community since 1957. down days throughout the year, and the Bay Federal Credit Union has an entire organization celebrates an annual award-winning employee volunteer Halloween costume and decoration contest program in which employees have given where members can vote for the winner on their own money and volunteer for social media. These all contributed to the numerous local schools, nonprofit orgahigh ranking resulting from the employee nizations, and community events each surveys. year. n “We couldn’t be more thrilled to ••• receive this wonderful recognition,” said For more info: www.bayfed.com

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Recreational Spiny Lobster Season Open T housands of lobster divers and hoop netters are eagerly awaiting the start of the sport season for California’s spiny lobster, which opens at 6 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 28 and continues through March 18, 2020.

A lobster report card is required for all persons fishing for lobster. Any person using hoop nets from a public pier and children who are under 16 and fishing for lobster do not need a license but must possess a valid lobster report card.

A typical legal-size spiny lobster will average about one pound in weight.

Occasionally divers and hoop netters will find lobsters over five pounds (considered trophy size) in California waters. Spiny lobster taken must measure at least 3 1/4 inches in length and are measured in a straight line on the midline of the back from the rear edge of the eye socket to the rear edge of the body shell. The daily bag and possession limit is seven lobsters.

Lobster can be taken with hoop nets and by hand only when skin or SCUBA diving. No appliance (such as fish spears or poles) may be used to assist. CDFW marine biologists suggest using an oily or aromatic bait to dispense a scent trail that nearby lobsters will follow back to the net.

Squid, Pacific mackerel, bonito, anchovies or sardines may serve as good bait.

Because lobsters are strong and have hair-trigger responses when they sense predators, the best strategy for divers is usually to grab or pin them to the bottom by their body, rather than grabbing it by a leg or antennae which will likely tear off.

When finished fishing or changing

locations, fishers must immediately record the number of lobster taken from that location. Lobster report cards must be returned or submitted online to CDFW at the end of each season by April 30, regardless of whether the card was used or any lobster were caught. Failure to report catch from all cards by the deadline will result in a nonreporting fee that is charged when you purchase a report card next season.

“Each year we only get about 50 percent of lobster report card holders

reporting their catch. Our goal is to get as close to 100 percent as possible,” Hofmeister said. “Data from these report cards allow us to determine it catch is increasing or decreasing, the number of lobsters caught per fishing trip, and which gear type is the most efficient. All these pieces of information help managers monitor the population. Everyone benefits from reporting your catch on time. Lobster divers and hoop netters avoid paying the non-return fee, and, more importantly, CDFW scientists can ensure the fishery

remains sustainable.”

Lobster fishers should consult the Marine Protected Area maps for the California coastline to ensure they are not fishing in prohibited waters.

The complete spiny lobster regulations are contained in the 2019-2020 Ocean Sport Fishing regulations booklet, found on CDFW’s website and wherever fishing licenses are sold.

A lobster fishing FAQ and other biological information specific to California’s spiny lobster can also be found on the CDFW website. https://www.wildlife. ca.gov/ n

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Rally Your Spirit this October

Presented by Inner Light Ministries Friday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Oct. 19

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nner Light Ministries, a shining light in courses that have been corrected, hearts the Santa Cruz community, celebrates that have been opened, healings that have a legacy of inspiration, transformation, happened — through the vibratory frecollaboration, and empowerment as it pre- quency of a vision held by Rev Deborah pares to relocate from its current Center in Johnson and Inner Light. The world Soquel, in early 2020. “Rally Your Spirit” needs this consciousness now. Don’t sleep through the revolution. Be a (#RallyYourSpiritFest) is their Spiritual Evolutionary — we are last big event at their current here for such a time as this.” location.

On the following Saturday The evening of Friday, evening, celebrate Inner Light’s October 18, we rally our spirits history and trajectory. Valerie with Michael Bernard Beckwith, Joi Fiddmont, founding Music calling us to be “Spiritual EvoluDirector, returns with Tammy tionaries” in this critical moment Hall, Tammi Brown, and Rev in human consciousness. He Gina Rene Deborah L. Johnson.

The will be joined by the Inner Light reunion choir is open to all past choir; guest artists Heather and present members with a Houston, Yala Lati, Gina Rene, rehearsal at 4 p.m. Tribute will Michelle Jordan; and band also be paid to the numerous members Etienne Franc, Kevin organizations and agencies Inner DiNoto, Annie Stafford, and Light has partnered with through Kinsha Em. Beckwith will also the years. facilitate a sacred blessing for the The dynamic Rev. Johnson release and conversion of Inner is a life-time transformational Light’s current site into higher Michael Beckwith agent who regularly provides and greater usage. critical analysis, and words of Beckwith, the founder of inspiration and empowerment Agape International Spiritual throughout the nation and across Center, is a regular collaborator the globe. She is the recipient with innovators such as His of numerous awards including Holiness the 14th Dali Lama, the Santa Cruz’s Tony Hill Award United Nations, Oprah Winfrey, honoring leadership in comDeepak Chopra, Marianne Wilmunity organizing and bridge liamson, Will I Am, and Stevie building.

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Heather Houston “Inner Light ignites posSays Michael Bernard Beckwith of Inner Light’s #RallyYourSpir- sibilities. Our choice to move is more itFest on Friday Oct 18 & Saturday Oct 19: about reorganization than relocation,” “We are going to rock and we are going said Rev. Johnson, one of Inner Light’s to roll! We are going to celebrate over 20 founders. “We are streamlining for more years of a powerful ministry,’ Beckwith community-based access and particisaid. “Lives that have been changed, pation, locally and globally. We empower the desire and determination to make the world sustainable and compassionate for all. Inner Light is not closing shop; we are opening new windows of collaboration and opportunity. Come to the #RallyYourSpiritFest for a joyous fun-filled time rising together in community.”

The Inner Light Center on Soquel Drive near Cabrillo College has provided a wonderful home and gathering place for many groups and causes over the last 16 years. In order to streamline its operations and to support housing and economic growth in Santa Cruz, Inner Light has sold its property. The Inner Light community will be relocating in early 2020 with interim plans as it continues the search Photo Credit: Devi Pride Photography for its next location. Support Inner Light’s Valerie Joi Fiddmont ongoing growth and expansion with your

recurring donation at tinyurl.com/ILMNewPledge. “Take this consciousness and multiply it!”

Tickets for the Inner Light Ministries #RallyYourSpiritFest are available online at tinyurl.com/ILMSpirit. Each night is $25/advance and $30/door with an Early Bird Special of $22 thru September 15. Saturday’s buffet dinner at 5:00pm is $15/advance sales only. Net proceeds will go towards Inner Light’s reorganization and relocation as it streamlines operations for greater community access and participation.

Email or call Nate Saucier for more information: info@InnerLightMinistries. com, (831) 465-9090 x206, or visit tinyurl. com/ILMSpiritFest ••• Inner Light is consistently voted in Good Times’ annual poll as one of Santa Cruz’s Best Places to Worship. Founded by Rev Deborah L. Johnson in January 1997, Inner Light is an eclectic, independent, inclusive, spiritual community dedicated to the inner and outer work necessary to bring forth environmental sustainability and social justice. Inner Light brings to town notables such as Bruce Lipton, and Dolores Huerta.

Inner Light collaborates with many organizations including Temple Beth El, Barrios Unidos, Resource Center for NonViolence, the NAACP, and the Diversity Center. Inner Light sponsors events such as PRIDE, and the MLK Jr. Convocation.

Inner Light conducts programs at Pleasant Valley State Prison, and locally distributes over 3,000 pounds of food a week.

Over the past 22 years, Inner Light has donated nearly $450,000 to organizations in Santa Cruz. Its weekly Sunday Service is at 10:30am, 5630 Soquel Drive, in Soquel.

Rev. Deborah L. Johnson ••• Inner Light Ministries #RallyYourSpiritFest Inner Light Center 5630 Soquel Drive, Soquel, 95073

Friday, October 18 “Spiritual Evolutionaries” Answer the Call 7 p.m. Featuring Michael Bernard Beckwith & Inner Light Choir Guest Artists: Heather Houston & Yala Lati, Gina Rene, and Michelle Jordan

Saturday, October 19 “Inner Light – Forever Rising” 5 p.m. Saturday Buffet Dinner (Advance Sales Only) 7 p.m. Join the Celebration with the Inner Light Reunion Choir Guest Artists: Valerie Joi Fiddmont, Tammy Hall, Tammi Brown, Rev Deborah L. Johnson

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Dr. Brillman Guest at Parkinson’s Meeting T he October meeting of the Santa Cruz County Parkinson’s Group will welcome Dr. Salima Brillman, Movement Disorder Specialist, now in private practice in Menlo Park. She will

Dr. Salima Brillman

speak on Non-Motor Symptoms of PD. There will be a presentation followed by a Q & A. Dr. Brillman is a board certified neurologist with a fellowship in movement disorders, which include Parkinson’s Disease, Atypical Parkinsonism, Drug Induced Parkinsonism, Essential Tremor, Dystonia, Lewy Body Dementia and other Neurodegenerative disorders.

Dr. Brillman has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating all forms of movement disorders and is proficient in DBS, Duopa and Neurotoxin therapies. She is not only interested in the motor aspects of movement disorders, but the vast nonmotor elements that accompany each disease state and recognizes the importance of following those as well.

While identifying the fact that no two people have exactly the same disease or set of symptoms, therefore will not have identical therapeutic regimens. Dr. Brillman emphasizes the importance of taking the time to meet the specific needs of each person and their family.

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the news a lot more recently. The Davis Phinney Foundation describes the wide variety of possible non-motor symptoms: “...from physiological effects like trouble swallowing, pain and fatigue, to mental and emotional impacts, such as mood changes, cognitive challenges and anxiety.

Just as Parkinson’s affects everyone differently, the type, frequency and severity of non-motor symptoms each person experiences vary … Non-motor symptoms also tend to cause more stress and frustration in everyday life than the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s.

Recognizing and discovering how you can best manage your non-motor symptoms is critical for learning to live well with Parkinson’s.”

••• The Santa Cruz County Parkinson’s Group (SCCPG), a program of the notfor-profit EASE PD, Inc. (www.easepd. org), has been a long-standing community organization whose mission is to foster a supportive environment for People with Parkinson’s disease (PwP), their families, friends and caregivers.

[Dr. Salima Brillman] emphasizes the importance of taking the time to meet the specific needs of each person and their family.

For more than 25 years, it has been providing a venue for them to meet, socialize, and learn, both from each other and from outside speakers. It also provides community outreach in the form of a newsletter called Movers and Shakers and via informational brochures placed in local physicians’ offices.

The group is committed to disseminating the latest scientific information about the disease and in supporting access to much-needed exercise and other therapeutic activities.

The vibrant Santa Cruz Parkinson’s community of those with PD, their family members, and volunteers continues to welcome new members, and hopes to increase its impact in Santa Cruz County. n

Seacliff Village Park Public Art Project

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n artist will be selected to create a site-specific public art component for Phase 2 development of Seacliff Village Park. The proposed site-specific artwork should enhance the experience of park visitors of all ages, and take into account the coastal setting and the surrounding community.

Proposals must focus on the exterior walls of the restroom building. Artists may choose to create a mural, mosaic, or lowrelief sculpture on one, two, or all three of the exterior building walls, as shown in the Call to Artists. The budget for the public artwork, which includes all costs associated with, but not limited to design, materials, travel, insurance, fabrication, installation, and documentation of the artwork, is $4,500.

A “Call to Artists” which includes detailed information about the application process, as well as the site plan and other materials, is available on the County Parks websitehttp://www.scparks.com/Home/ ArtsCulturalPrograms/CalltoArtists-SeacliffVillagePark.aspx Proposals are due October 11 by 5:00 p.m.

Seacliff Village is located in Aptos at the corners of Sea Ridge Rd., Canterbury Rd., and McGregor Drive. Development of the 1.25-acre park is occurring in phases,

as funding allows. Seacliff Village Park has created a community hub, providing a much-needed gathering place for individuals and families to recreate.

Phase 1, completed in 2015, included play structures, walking paths, a picnic area, benches, bike racks, and a temporary restroom.

Phase 2 includes the construction and installation of a permanent public restroom, replacing the existing temporary restroom. Three exterior walls of the public restroom will provide an opportunity for public artwork. The permanent restroom will be placed in approximately the same location as the temporary restroom.

Future phases of the park may include a skate feature, shade structures and a small amphitheater. n ••• Questions? Email prc039@santacruzcounty. us

COMMUNITY NEWS

Seussical, the Musical

Christian Youth Theater’s Fall Production Starts October 18 Fri., Oct. 18, 7 pm • Sat. Oct. 19, 2 and 7 pm • Sun. Oct. 20, 12 and 4 pm • Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front St., Santa Cruz

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anta Cruz is at it again, this time performing Seussical, the Musical at the Veterans Memorial Building.

Based on selections from the enormously popular works of Dr. Seuss, Seussical is directed by CYT’s masterful storyteller, Stephen Pickens, with musical direction by Sarah Baker and choreography by Gabrielle Aguire and Rachele Chenowith.

In this wonderful journey from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the World of the Whos, Cat in the Hat is the host and Horton the Elephant is the guide as a small child with a big imagination proves that a person is a person no matter how small.

The Cat in the Hat tells this story of

Horton who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Whochild sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird.

Although Horton endures ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the values of friendship, loyalty, family and community are tested and emerge triumphant!

“The only thing more fun than reading a Dr. Seuss book is seeing a magical musical extravaganza — live, onstage with

30th Anniversary Loma Prieta Epicenter Hike at Nisene Marks

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oin California State Parks and Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks as they remember the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake at the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Castro Adobe Park Property on October 17th.

The 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck deep in the earth beneath the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, near the ghost town of Loma Prieta. A guided hike starting at 3pm on Thursday, October 17th will reach the epicenter around 5:04pm, precisely thirty years after this devastating event.

This hike, along with additional hikes starting at 10am and 1pm the following Sunday (October 20th), will examine the forest’s recovery and resilience.

Alex Trudelle, a natural and cultural Interpreter with California State Parks here in Santa Cruz County will be leading the hike. He will share earthquake stories while passing through

lush redwoods to the source of the event that shook our community exactly three decades ago.

Along the way we’ll see signs of geological activity and maybe even some of the damage of the Loma Prieta Earthquake itself, as well as some of the ruins of the historic lumber operation that once bore the same name.

The hike starts promptly at 3pm so that they can reach the epicenter in time to hike back before it gets completely dark. It is recommended that all participants bring a flashlight and warm layers, plus good hiking footwear and a full water bottle.

Depending on the weather the winter gate may be closed, moving the starting point of the hike from the Porter Family Picnic Area to George’s Picnic Area. Heavy rain and/or wind the day of may cancel the hike. n For more information go on to the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park Facebook events page or call 831-226-9669.

all the favorite Dr. Seuss characters!” says Director Stephen Pickens. “While many of these colorful characters are fantastical, ALL of them have great heart and beautiful qualities that our talented, youthful cast fully embrace and energetically bring to life.”

Don’t miss this spectacular and moving performance by the incredibly gifted actors of our community treasure, CYT Santa Cruz! n ••• For more information or tickets, visit cytsantacruz.org

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CDPH Urges People to Refrain from Vaping T he California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a health advisory today urging everyone to refrain from vaping, no matter the substance or source, until current investigations are complete. The health advisory follows an executive order signed by Governor Gavin Newsom last week to confront the growing youth epidemic and health risks linked to vaping.

As of September 24, 2019, CDPH has received reports that 90 people in California who have a history of vaping were hospitalized for severe breathing problems and lung damage, and two people have died. Across the U.S., there are more than 500 reports of lung damage associated with vaping across 38 states and 1 U.S. territory, and more reports are coming in nearly every day.

“We are seeing something that we have not seen before,” said Dr. Charity Dean, Acting State Public Health Officer.

“There are numerous unknown factors at this time, and due to the uncertainty of the exact cause, it is our recommendation that consumers refrain from vaping until

the investigation has concluded.”

CDPH, along with other states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), local health departments, and healthcare providers are working hard to investigate what is in the vape materials that is making people sick.

Although CDPH regulates manufacturers of cannabis vaping products to ensure they are as safe as possible for those who choose to vape, CDPH warns that all individuals put themselves at risk any time they inhale a foreign substance into their lungs. The risk of vaping for any individual may include serious illness and death.

“Vaping is not just a concern for youth; the vaping cases under investigation affect youth and adults alike,” said Dr. Dean.

If you experience difficulty breathing after vaping, contact your doctor imme-

diately.

You may also experience other symptoms including: cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, fever, and weight loss. If this happens to you, do not discard any used vaping cartridges you might have, as CDPH is interested in testing the remaining substance in used cartridges. Those cartridges are being collected by local health departments and sent to CDPH labs for analysis.

In California, licensed cannabis retailers are required to sell products obtained from a licensed cannabis manufacturer that has been tested by a licensed laboratory. Cannabis products sold by licensed sources are tested for a variety of chemicals, pesticides, microbial impurities, and heavy metals. Illegal cannabis dispensaries sell unregulated and untested cannabis products and absolutely should not be used.

CDC continues to warn that any tobacco product use, including e-cigarettes, is unsafe. Furthermore, use of cannabis and tobacco products remains especially unsafe for youth, and for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

The Governor’s executive order directed CDPH to launch a $20 million statewide digital and social media public awareness campaign to educate youth, young adults and parents about the health risks associated with vaping nicotine and cannabis products. CDPH is also tasked with developing recommendations to reduce smoking among young adults and teens by establishing warning signs with health risks where vaping products are sold and on product advertisements.

For more information on the risks of vaping and today’s health advisory, read “Vaping Related Lung Illness: A Summary of the Public Health Risks and Recommendations for the Public.” https://www. cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/Pages/ Vaping-Health-Advisory.aspx n ••• To learn more: www.cdph.ca.gov

Fifth Annual Capitola Plein Air Art Festival Starts October 30

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he City of Capitola Art & Cultural Commission is delighted to host the fifth annual Capitola Plein Air, juried art competition, exhibition, and sale. This is a FREE event, with hands-on art making for all visitors, live music, and forty local and regional artists selling their works and competing for the top prize.

Dozens of professional artists will paint en plein air in varied mediums, outdoors, throughout Capitola, at locations including New Brighton Beach, Depot Hill, the Esplanade, and the Jewel Box. The best in show will be purchased for $1,500, and displayed as part of the City

Wednesday, Oct. 30 thru Sunday, Nov. 3

of Capitola’s public art collection. An $800 second place prize and other ribbons will be awarded. Art sales benefit SPECTRA and arts education in The Soquel Union School District. This event is FREE to the public. All are welcome!

Artists for 2019 Mike Allison • Sally Bookman • Wendy Brayton • Tanvi Buch • Bonni Carver • Sandra Cherk • John Crawford • Wendy G. Franklin • Victoria Galitzine • Jon Golling • Annie Haines • Bruce Harman • Sterling Hoffmann • Franklin Lei • Suzi Long • Oscar Lopez • Heather Ihn Martin • Marie Massey • Kristian Matthews • Annette Dion McGowan • Fernando Micheli • Mark Monsarrat • Gia Moody • Sara Mordecai • Michael Mote • Deborah Newman • Joe Ortiz • Justin Owens • Erika Perloff • Chris Potter • Paul Rickard • Kari Ganoung Ruiz • Bonnie Joy Sedlak • Julia Munger Seelos • Al Shamble • Nancy Takaichi • Donna Theresa • Cleo Vilett • Marti Walker • Durre Waseem

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Event Schedule Paint Out: Oct. 30 – Nov. 2

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Chris Potter’s 2018 Capitola Plein Air entry.

he competition kicks off Wednesday!

Watch 40 artists paint all around Capitola! Keep an eye out for easels as artists begin to capture the beauty of our landscape.

Quick Draw & Sale: Saturday, Nov. 2 10 a.m. —2 p.m.: All artists are required to paint during this time. They have a window of time (2 hours) to create art. The public is invited to view them in action!

They will have a booth set up in the Esplanade near Capitola Beach with a map that shows where all the artists plan to paint that day.

Come say hello! Paintings will be dis-

played and for sale. Enjoy live music by Alex Lucero.

Exhibition & Sale: Sunday, Nov. 3 11 a.m. — 4 p.m.: Exhibition at New Brighton Middle School Performing Arts Center (250 Washburn Ave.) Free Admission!

More than 100-framed paintings will be on display for the competition, exhibition, and sale. The public is invited to vote for the People’s Choice Award and enjoy the exhibition, live music, and handson art making.

Local food truck will be on hand for hungry visitors. n ••• For more info: www.capitolapleinair.com

COMMUNITY NEWS

Youth Conference at Mello Center

Salt water instrusion is destroying agricultural land along the coast. I’ve experienced it in my field where we grew heather for many years. The well that provided irrigation water became contminated and the field is no longer suitable for farming. It is not too soon to address the problem and to begin protecting valuable farm lands.

Pete Cartwright Long term resident of La Selva Beach

250 East Beach Street, Watsonville • Oct. 19 • 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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ajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance Inc. (PVPSA) will sponsor the Empower Watsonville Youth Leadership Conference on Oct 19 at the Henry J. Mello Center for the Performing Arts in Watsonville High School.

The Conference is an annual event organized by high school students for students in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Parents are also welcomed to attend.

PVPSA and Empower Watsonville invite youth to attend this FREE motivational, fun, and empowering conference, made specifically for them.

The event will kick off with opening remarks from Joaquin Pacheco, a Watsonville native, Legislative Aide.

Participants will be able to clear Saturday School(s) and earn community service hours. PVPSA will provide complimentary breakfast and lunch, as well as over $800 worth in raffle prizes.

The vision for Empower Watsonville is to create a community-driven generation of students who will inspire

their peers, create awareness about important issues, and work to solve conflicts in their community. This mission was developed by the PVPSA Summer Leadership Program’s Executive Team and Youth Leaders.

The Conference will host several engaging workshops that will focus on local issues affecting youth like entering the job market, health, immigration, mental health, leadership skills and many more.

A resource fair will also take place during the lunch break to ensure that students receive additional information on critical youth-targeted programs available in the community.

The Code of Conduct: all attendees at the Empower Watsonville Conference must be respectful, engaged, and supportive.

More information can be found at PVPSA.org. n ••• PVPSA is a nonprofit agency dedicated to providing education, training, counseling and prevention services to students, families, and staff in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. n

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Annual Farm Progressive Dinner he organization Agri-Culture is sponsoring its 23rd Annual Progressive Dinner on Saturday, October 26. 100 Guests are whisked away, aboard buses, to three farm-related destinations not normally open to the public for hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dessert.

Each stop is kept a secret until guests arrive. At the end of the evening, each guest is given fresh produce and other farm products from local growers to take home with them.

This fun event is Agri-Culture, Inc.’s major fundraiser of the year. Proceeds are used to fund the many community and educational programs sponsored throughout the year.

Individual tickets always sell out well before the event, so if you would like to attend, please make your reservations soon. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com (search for “23rd Annual Progressive Dinner” in Watsonville).

For additional information and/or reservations, please contact the Agri-Culture office at 722-6622, email agri-culture@sbcglobal.net or online at: www.agri-culture. us and see upcoming events.

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••• Aptos High looking for Boys Lacrosse coach ptos High School is in need of a head coach for the Boys’ Lacrosse team. Team activities will take place from February thru May. Payment for services would be $4,499.

To apply, visit edjoin.org, contact Aptos High athletic director Travis Fox at travis_fox@pvusd.net, or call 831-728-7832 for more information.

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••• Fire Department Open House ptos/La Selva & Central Fire Protection Districts are holding their annual Fire District Open House on Saturday, October 12th, from 11 AM to 3 PM, at Aptos/La Selva Station 1 - 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos CA 95003.

Come meet local firefighters, law enforcement, lifeguards, medics, disaster response specialists and other public safety officials while learning important information on how to keep you and your family safe from fires and other life hazards.

This event is free and fun for all ages — there will be a bounce house and coloring table for the youngest visitors, as well as fire engine tours and exciting live demonstrations.

Patches the Fire Dog will also be checking in to join the fun, so come on down! For more info, call the Administration Office at 831-685-6690 or go the website www.aptosfire.com.

••• ‘Grief after Suicide’ Workshop Twin Lakes Church he Clarence and Catherine Bailey Trust and Twin Lakes Church is sponsoring a free community workshop entitled “Grief After Suicide, Finding Hope and Healing” on Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 7-9 p.m. at Twin Lakes Church in Aptos.

Presenter Dr. John Jordan is an internationally renowned researcher and clinician in the field of suicide bereavement. This interactive workshop is geared toward those who have lost loved ones to suicide.

It is also a unique opportunity for clinicians, grief counselors, therapists, clergy, educators, first responders, healthcare workers, and the public to learn from this leading expert how to support, counsel, and help survivors in Dr. John Jordan the dreadful wake of a tragic loss to suicide.

For further information, you can contact Pastor Dan Baker and Carrie Clark at Twin Lakes Church. For questions, please contact Berry Nadeau: ndbtty@ yahoo.com ••• Sanitation Work Capitola/Jewel Box Sewer Replacement Project harf Road from Cliff Drive to Capitola Road will be subject to road closures between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., from September 25, 2019 through

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Stockton Avenue and Cliff Drive will be subject to lane closures between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., from September 25, 2019 to October 1, 2019, weather permitting.

This road closure is necessary for trench excavation, new pipe installation, trench paving and manhole installations. The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District would like the motoring public to be prepared for delays during these times. Questions may be directed to David Seanez, with Harris and Associates at (831) 524-5565.

For up-to-date information on County maintained roads in Santa Cruz County, please visit: www.sccroadclosure.org/ ••• World Renowned Pianist Comes To Aptos Sunday, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m.

Saint John Episcopal, 125 Canterbury Dr. he Aptos Keyboard Series proudly presents highly acclaimed UkrainianAmerican pianist Anna Dmytrenko. She is described as “a fine blend of keyboard mastery and elegant refinement” and “a treasury of color and interpretive skills that set her among the gifted young artists of our generation.”

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Anna will perform works by Wagner-Liszt, Schumann, Medtner and Rachmaninoff.

For more info: Josef Sekon, D.M.A. Artistic Director • (831) 685-9169 or Email: josefsekon@yahoo.com • Web: www.stjohn-aptos.org/aptos-keyboard-series.html.

Anna Dmytrenko

••• Rotary Beach Cleanup unday, September 15th the CapitolaAptos Rotary club took part in the annual beach cleanup day. We had over 25 members in attendance. Last year they collected over 25 pounds of trash. Rio Del Mar beach was the objective.

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The Flu, 2019-2020

By Ron Conte, Pharm.D.

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his month ushers in the influenza (flu) season. Keep in mind that the flu can attack us at any time of the year, but it most commonly occurs from September to February.

The flu vaccine is the main way to ward off the flu. This is an ideal time to get vaccinated, however getting vaccinated as late as December may still help ward off the flu bug.

Influenza is one of the top ten global threats to health.

The vaccine to prevent the flu is never 100% effective, since we are relying on the previous year’s infecting virus. Effectiveness of the vaccine has ranged from 19 to 60 percent for the past ten years.

In the last three years, the flu vaccine’s effectiveness has decreased from 48% in 2015-2016 to 29% in 2018-2019. It is a catchup game, trying to outguess the flu virus.

There is no way to determine from year to year which strain of flu virus will infect us and cause harm, even death. During the 2017 – 2018 flu season, over 900,000 people were hospitalized and 80,000 people died from the flu and/or its complications.

This year’s trivalent flu vaccine consists of three selected viruses approved by a consensus group from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

They determined earlier this year that the vaccine for the 2019-2020 flu season should contain the Brisbane, Kansas, and Colorado viruses. The quadrivalent virus contains the above three strains plus a virus from Thailand (Phuket).

You may ask why would administration of the flu virus prevent the flu?

Most vaccines consist of inactivate forms

Runny or Stuffy Nose Vomiting/ Diarrhea

(usually in children)

of a virus, or a live-attenuated form of the virus. You cannot get the flu from these modified forms of the virus. Once an inactive or attenuated form of the virus enters the blood stream, a relatively healthy body will produce enough antibodies to defend against any future invasion from an infecting flu virus.

This year’s vaccine would only be effective in preventing a flu where the infecting virus is similar to the 3 or 4 viral components of the vaccine.

Highlights of recommendations for the 2019-2020 Flu Vaccination Program: • all persons 6 months of age should be vaccinated, unless there is a contraindication • no preference as to one flu vaccine over another • expanded age indication for Afluria Quadrivalent vaccine to include persons 6 months of age • dose volumes have changed for different age groups, specifically for 6 to 35 months and for 36 months to adulthood.

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Some of us are at high risk for contracting the flu, especially those of us 65 years of age or older, pregnant women, or a young (2 yo) child. Those of us with asthma, heart disease, status-post stroke, diabetes, HIV/AIDs, or cancer are also at a higher risk.

People who are at a high risk of contracting the flu may need to be prescribed antiviral medications. Xofluza, which was recently approved, and Oseltamivir (generic Tamiflu) are two antiviral meds that prevent the flu virus from multiplying.

Relenza is a powdered form of an antiviral drug that is inhaled. Rapivab is administered intravenously and works much like the other antiviral medications.

Influenza is a respiratory infection usually contagious beginning with the virus caught in the mucous membranes of the nose. Symptoms include many of the following: Fever and Chills Localized or

Generalized Body Aches Cough

Sore Throat

Headaches

Fatigue

The duration of the flu is one to two weeks. One complication is the development of secondary infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus or ear infections. Dehydration and sepsis may also occur.

Treatment usually consists of rest, hydrating with fluids (only water and broth), possibly non-prescription medications to treat symptoms, and oral flu medication. If you develop difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath; pain or pressure of the chest or stomach area; sudden dizziness; mental confusion; severe or persistent vomiting, you need to seek immediate medical attention.

If you find that your flu-like symptoms improve, but a fever returns or your cough worsens, it is also considered an immediate medical concern.

In addition to getting vaccinated to prevent the flu, practice good hand hygiene, and the proper technique in covering your mouth in the arch of your arm when sneezing or coughing. It is also recommended to clean commonly touched surfaces as well as to avoid contact with infected individuals.

Check with your healthcare providers, including your pharmacist, to determine which steps you should take in preventing the flu or for treating the symptoms if you have contracted the flu. n ••• For more info: rrxconte@gmail.com

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Learning the Lesson of Trust I

By Joyce Vissell

love this photo of our son-in-law Ryan and our almost three-year-old grandson Owen (below). Ryan is taking Owen for his first surfing lesson. Owen is holding his hand and looking up at him with complete trust. He knows that his father has great wisdom in this situation and will take care of him. Ryan is a lifetime surfer and knows the ocean very well. Owen cannot manage the ocean by himself. Ryan is a safety engineer and is always looking for ways to make Owen’s life as safe as can be.

I love this photo because I want to have the trust that Owen has here. I want to look to my unseen Father/Mother to guide me in a safe and wise way. I want to trust that, even though a situation may be scary, the One who is guiding me can see further ahead than I, and knows the gifts and blessings of the journey. Even though I can only see the wave in front of me, my guiding light can see the whole ocean.

I have been tested in this kind of trust over and over again in my life. A time that comes to mind is when our family experienced the 1989 earthquake, which totally destroyed our home with all five of us in it. There were so many miracles that happened during the earthquake, situations that could have easily killed all five of us. And yet we were protected. But our home and most of our possessions were gone forever. It would have been easy to feel abandoned by our great Mother/ Father. And at times I did. Unable to find a suitable place for our family, because so many homes were destroyed, we ended up camping on our neighbor’s property for almost a year.

Having always worked at home, Barry had to get an office space far away and was gone long periods in the day.

The children and the animals were insecure, and they looked to me as the mother to bring stability. But I felt insecure as well. In my rare quiet moments alone, I looked to my great Mother to bring the security I needed. I felt Her saying to me that she has the big picture in mind, and that I needed to hold Her hand and trust Her wisdom for myself and for our family.

The beautiful part of this extended camping experience was that we camped right next to the property that we had always loved so much while living in our home. I was able to walk on this property every day and realize that this is where we were supposed to live. Barry was busy trying to find a suitable home for us to buy and yet he never could. Nothing ever felt right. And yet, day-by-day, this bare land right next door felt more and more right.

Finally, Barry was able to catch my vision and we were able to buy it. The owner sold it to us for far below the market value because of the earthquake.

Twenty-seven years later, we are still living on this beautiful property next to where we camped for those many months.

We had loved our first little home that was destroyed by the earthquake. We were content there and perhaps never would have made the change. But our Mother/ Father made the change for us and brought us lovingly to a place that is perfect and very affordable for our work and our family. I learned a major lesson in trusting the higher wisdom and power.

We are blessed to work with many people who are in recovery. I always want to hear their stories and especially the point when their life of addiction started to change. For most people, the moment came after a particularly difficult and low period when they felt they simply could not go on anymore. It was at this low, desperate time for many of them when they realized that they must invite a higher power into their lives.

When I was twenty-two years old, I was completely in love with Barry and wanted to marry him and live the rest of my life with him. But his Jewish background did not allow for such a marriage of a non-Jewish woman, and I had always wanted to marry someone of my Christian faith. Every human we trusted suggested that we end the relationship. I clearly remember as if it were this morning, the loving voice of my great Mother/Father speaking to me in my heart saying, “It is

OK to marry Barry. You cannot figure it all out yet, but you will have a beautiful marriage.” The best thing I ever did in this life is to trust that inner voice, for indeed being married to Barry these fifty years has been the greatest blessing of my life n ••• Joyce & Barry Vissell, a nurse/therapist and psychiatrist couple since 1964, are counselors near Santa Cruz, CA. Call 831-684-2299 for further information or visit their web site at SharedHeart.org.

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30. Done at “inspiration point” 35. Eurasian mountain range 37. Jack of all trades’ sphere of expertise 39. More painful 40. Little bit, in Mexico 41. Open-mouthed 43. Classic TV’s Mr. Cleaver 44. Friend from Mexico 46. Power system 47. Batman’s cave, e.g.

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WATCH FOR ME. When driving, check for bicyclists at all times.

• Watch for them ahead, behind, and to the sides.

• Before making a turn, slow down and use your turn signal to alert cyclists as well as other road users.

• At intersections, look left, right, and left again.

• When merging into a bike lane, look over your right shoulder.

• Sometimes bicyclists approach faster than expected.

• Only make a right turn at an intersection or driveway when no cyclists are passing or crossing.

• And always check before opening your car door; many cyclists have been fatally hit in this way.

Be aware of people on bikes.

It’s the Street Smarts thing to do.

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How to Create a Girl’s STEM-Friendly Project Space in Your Home

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elping your daughter feel like she has personal space to tinker at her own pace will reinforce the notion to her and to the entire family that her STEM development is important.

To start, find a spot together that she can call her own. It doesn’t have to be big or elaborate. It could even be an unused nook, a wall space, a closet, a foyer, a play space, or a corner. Just an area that is solely hers where she knows that her STEM ideas and activities are safe. Make sure that the entire family understands the boundaries of her space.

Even if she has her own room, your daughter needs a STEM project space to call her own that’s part of the family area of your home. Important! Oftentimes, STEM experiments can involve procedures that are barely appropriate (safety-wise) for a child’s judgment. Therefore, it’s crucial that you locate a spot in your home that is always within earshot of a responsible adult.

It should be clear that you have the final say about what space will work best.

That said, try to involve your daughter in your thought process as much as possible.

Make her feel included now ― you’ll be happy you did when the time comes to clean up after a messy project.

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and a trash can. These bare necessities should be enough to lay the foundation for most STEM activities, whether it’s science-, technology-, engineering-, or math-related.

When she’s ready for more, she can customize her space to accommodate her interests. Her table could have drawers or open spaces for storage bins, there could be some kind of shelving or peg board for storing tools and project supplies.

There could be a power strip, a rolling utility tray, table-top containers, a spot for her laptop or tablet if she has her own, and a drop-cloth or plastic sheeting for messy projects.

There should also be empty space on either side of her area for future expansion as her STEM interests evolve.

Pinterest is a great source for STEM project space ideas.

Make Sure She Helps ou should not set up a designated space without her help―she should be involved in every step of the process.

Her involvement will not only give her a sense of ownership and independence, it will hopefully take some of the onus off you.

If she resists helping, you could tell her that you can’t set it up without her help because you don’t know exactly what kind of layout would work best for her projects.

Tell her she’d be much better at designing the space than you would be (flattery still works at this age!).

Encourage her to help you with the “heavy lifting” (e.g., moving furniture, sweeping/vacuuming newly vacant spots, going with you to the store for a power strip, etc.)

As with all projects with kids, it will go much faster if she is actually helping and not creating more work along the way. If all goes well, you should be able to complete it together in an afternoon.

Once her space is established, your daughter will most likely customize it to fit her needs and personality.

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Get Cool Season Vegetables Going

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By Tony Tomeo

he difficult part will be removing the aging warm season vegetable plants while they are still trying to produce.

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Perhaps some r are already getting tired. Regardless, s their space is needed for new cool r season vegetables.

Some of us like to amend the soil f in between some of the lingering warm season vegetable plants, and add seedlings of cool season vegetable plants.

Then, there is less of a rush to remove the warm season vegetables as they y succumb to autumn weather. Some of us just wait for the warm season vege etables to finish, which is a delaying e compromise for the new cool season . vegetables.

Whatever the preferred technique is, it is now getting to be time to plug in seedlings of broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage. Kale seedlings may be added d as much as a month later. Seedlings can d be purchased from nurseries. Those of us who want particular varieties that are unavailable in nurseries might have t sown preferred seed in flats a month or so ago, to be ready for planting now.

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root vegetables, should be grown from seed sown directly into the garden.

Roots get disfigured if grown in flats or cell packs, and then transplanted.

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Seed for leafy lettuces, spinach and peas should have been sown already, but it is not too late. Kale can alternatively be grown from seed sown directly now, rather than from seedlings plugged in later. If preferred, larger heading lettuces can be grown from seedlings plugged within the next month or so. Cucumbers can be risky. If seed has not yet been sown, seedlings can still be plugged.

Whether grown from seedlings or seed, this is only the first phase of cool season vegetables. For some, later phases will prolong harvest.

Highlight: Carrot ugs Bunny was an expert. He was always chewing on a carrot, Daucus carota, and rudely talking with his mouth full. Because carrots can be stored in refrigeration for a few months, Bugs Bunny could get one whenever he wanted to. However, in home gardens, they are cool season vegetables that are grown through spring and autumn, but not through summer or the middle part of winter.

Carrots are biennial. They complete their life cycle in two seasons. They are vegetative during their first season, as they produce their edible and elongated conical taproot. If not harvested, they bloom and go to seed in their second season. By then, their fat roots are tough and useless. Carrots are ready for harvest in three to four months after their seed are sown, depending on variety.

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Your October Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

October opens with an opportunity for you to get your life back on track. Trust your gut feelings when it comes to making major decisions. Yet you can still make compromises with others without losing control. Mid-month brings a feeling of confidence and success. There is no better time to take up a challenge. The win is in your grasp! Late in the month, your presence is palpable. Don’t be surprised if strangers notice you and wonder if they know you from somewhere. Enjoy the interactions … one may even turn into a new acquaintance.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Any loss of energy should be returning as the month begins, putting you back in the driver’s seat, especially if you aren’t afraid to dig deep and tackle some of your inner issues. Things should be a bit lighter mid-month, bringing a positive spin on most of your encounters. Staying positive can help turn anything around; something to keep in mind at this time. Later in October you should be fully energized and focused, making it a good time to make new plans, or push through on projects that are ready to be finished. There might be a lot of hard work involved, but all your accomplishments will make it worth the effort.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

A little bit of tact can go a long way early in the month. It’s nice to win arguments using gentle reasoning rather than being looked at as “the bad guy” for using more forceful tactics. Mid-October is the time to act, which can help you make a lot of much-needed changes. Combined with your practical determination, this can be a very productive time, as long as you remain focused. You feel a need for answers later in the month. It could either be a desire for commitment from a current companion, or finding out if a crush could turn into more. But patience is what’s called for. Forcing an issue now most likely won’t turn out well.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

You know those passive feelings you had last month? Well, those are gone as October begins. It’s time things went your way, and you’re anxious to set things in motion. Relationship tensions are in danger of rising mid-month. A surprise announcement could set you off, leaving you off balance if you’re not careful. More frustration is in the air at the end of the month, leaving you feeling caught between desires and obstacles in your way. Still, you have a will, so finding a way is within your grasp.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Rely on yourself early in the month, regardless of how much you want help. This is a time to count on your inner strengths and skills and push through to get the job done. Looking for help now could turn sour. Your creative juices are leaking mid-month. You can see the best-case scenarios as a situation forms, which is a fine goal to aspire to, but it’s okay if things don’t turn out perfectly. Later in October your sense of charity and compassion is brought to the surface. This is a good time to act on those impulses, either increasing your involvement/contributions to your favorite program or finding a new one to dive into.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

The power to say “no” is a strong one, and frequently difficult to wield, yet you feel the strength to use it (and mean it!) as the month begins. It will help you keep your temperament, and also make solving important issues easier. Mid-October brings out your competitive side, ensuring you are ready to leave everything on the table. Only a top-tier performance will satisfy you right now. Late in the month you’re still in an intense mood, making it a perfect time to put your nose to the grindstone and accomplish that goal you’ve had in the back of your mind, even if it takes you through the next month.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Your energy is a bit uneven early in October, which can help you deal with people using tact rather than force, but also brings a passion into your heart that can make it easier for jealousy to rear its ugly head if you’re not careful. There’s an unpredictable air around you mid-month, especially where love or money is involved. Be wary of sudden changes or surprises. Their long-term effect will be hard to judge. Passion returns to you late in the month, but this time your intellect is being stimulated. You’re not interested in trivia right now; you need to know everything about what has caught your attention.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Your desire for answers is strong early in the month; you don’t feel the need to share your knowledge though. Who knows when it might come in handy? Still, using that knowledge against someone is never as fun as it sounds in the long run. You feel a need to get ahead of something mid-month, regardless of the costs. Whether it’s a goal you are ready to meet or to keep something in your rear-view, your motivations are going to have an impact on the results. As October comes to a close, you’re feeling more inhibited that usual, leaving you in a poor situation that could affect your work or relationships. You’ll have to fight through these feelings to avoid some bad consequences.

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By Tiffany L. Mitchener, DVM

ith the long days of summer firmly behind us, we turn our attention to the arrival of

autumn.

Fall is that special time of year when the days get shorter, the nights feel crisper, pumpkin patches abound, and the leaves show off their true colors. Families return to more structured schedules, Halloween decorations get dusted off, and pumpkin spice treats appear on every store shelf.

With the arrival of a new season, what special considerations should we make for our animal friends?

Back to School he return of school brings structure and new activities to every family’s household, but it can also mean longer hours alone for the family pets. Make sure your animals have activities of their own. Place paper bags around a room for cats or put food in puzzle feeders for dogs. Remember that it is important to care for our animals’ needs, too. Making sure that pets have clean litter boxes or routine times for necessary eliminations will keep a household running smoothly.

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Now is a great time to make sure that your pet is getting the exercise that she needs. Add a daily walk for the dog to your family calendar. Kids coming home from school can throw the ball for the dog or use a fishing pole toy with the cat. Have students read out loud to the family pet.

Pets are non-judgmental and will provide a “safe place” for students to practice their oral reading skills, whether it is Dr. Seuss or Shakespeare.

With the start of school use care with school supplies around pets. Dogs, especially, seem to like the taste of glue. String, pipe cleaners, feathers, and pom-pons are a few craft items that can be fascinating to cats. It is important that students remember to be mindful of craft items and clean up thoroughly once the art project is finished.

Never leave art supplies unattended.

Finally, with the kids back in school, now is a great time to focus on the family dog and cat. Are they overdue for their annual exams? Are they up-to-date on their vaccinations? Make that appointment with your veterinarian to arrange for a physical exam for your pet and to discuss any

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Early in the month you’re finally confronted with something you’ve been avoiding for a while. It’s time to take a step back and focus on the problem, or it will likely get out of your control. A feeling of spontaneity fills you mid-October, bringing a sense of confidence for you about something that has been tickling your fancy for a while. It’s time to make your move, and deal with the consequences when they come. Late in the month something unexpected brings some unwanted stress, but the nervousness you feel could lead to something positive, eventually, if you can go with the flow.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

The feel of weight being lifted off your shoulders as October begins is heaven-sent. Whatever has been holding you back recently seems to be gone, or at least set to the side for now. Take advantage of the energy and freedom you’re feeling now. You feel like you should be in control mid-month, but so much influence is surrounding you that ignoring requests and orders may not be worth the consequences, at least not right now. As the month comes to a close, you’re feeling defensive about things that don’t seem to be a problem.

Now isn’t the time to shut people out for imagined slights when your friends and family only want to help you.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

You’ve never been the biggest gossip, but early in the month you’re feeling more secretive than usual, especially when it comes to things you know about others. That’s a good thing, by the way.

You’re feeling a moment of clarity mid-month. This is a perfect time to organize something in your life or tackle a project that’s been on hold. Don’t let this moment go to waste. Late in October may bring some unexpected setback, and the surprise can leave you off balance. You may need to take a deep breath, but you’ll find your way through. You usually do.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

You’re not feeling very decisive early in the month. It’ll be hard, but try not to spend too long trying to decide whether to tackle a new opportunity, or you might miss out before you can begin.

An unexpected challenge mid-October is not going to be easy to deal with, especially as it’s likely romantic. You may have to decide if you’ve been walking the wrong path for a while, or if it’s just a hiccup that can be fixed. The longer you take to solve the issue, the harder it’s going to hit you if it goes bad. Late in the month your powers of persuasion seem to be stronger than ever. Hoping for a raise? In a long argument? Now is the time to get the win!

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“STEM Space” from page 32 As long as she doesn’t want to make any permanent structural changes to your home, let her personalize the space on her own. This is a perfect time for you to take a break and let her take over.

Encourage her to make her space functional to fit her needs. Suggest ideas for supplies that you already have at home and let her expand on your ideas.

Create a list together of future supply needs and budget guidelines. Schedule a trip to the Dollar Store together.

As with any new ownership, however, comes a new set of responsibilities. She should know that her new space comes with rules.

Let her know, gently, that it’s not OK for her to be bossy/dictatorial about her space. Yes it’s hers and hers alone but she lives in a household, not a personal

cubicle. It’s also her responsibility to keep her space tidy.

The key takeaway here is that you are showing her she matters enough for you to take the time and energy to make sure she has a dedicated space for her interests. This is a great opportunity to let her know how important she is. n ••• Trish Allison is the founder and writer of P.I.N.K. Backpack handbooks to help parents raise equality-confident girls. Visit her website at www.pink-backpack.com.

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Changing Weather utumn can bring dramatic weather to the coast of California. Early fall often has our warmest days of the year. Plan for your animals accordingly. Be careful not to leave animals locked in hot cars. Make sure outdoor pets have access to shade and fresh water. Do not exercise animals in the heat of the day.

In contrast, late autumn often marks the beginning of our rainy season. Make sure that outside shelters are clean and intact. Remember that darkness descends earlier each evening. Be sure to shelter your cats inside prior to sunset to protect them from predators. If possible, walk your dog earlier in the day, or invest in bright-colored clothing, reflective vests, or blinking collar lights to improve traffic safety for you and your dog.

Autumn brings falling leaves and plenty of yard work. It can be a fun time to share the yard with your pets, but use care to keep it a safe place. Pick up tools after gardening. Keep lawn products and chemicals stored in a safe place. Pick up fallen fruit, especially apples, whose leaves, seeds and stems can be toxic. Use care not to use cocoa mulch in the yard.

Many dogs are tempted to eat this sweetsmelling product, which can lead to a deadly chocolate toxicity.

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Trick-or-Treat Time alloween can be a very magical time of year. To keep it safe for all, here are a few tips for our pets this special holiday: • Use care with costumes. If you plan to dress up your pet in a costume, first make sure that she is a willing participant. Check that costumes are not too constricting, vision obstructing,

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If you plan to dress up your pet in a costume, first make sure that she is a willing participant. Check that costumes are not too constricting, vision obstructing, or overly warm. Watch for any small parts or strings that could easily be swallowed. or overly warm. Watch for any small parts or strings that could easily be swallowed.

• Keep decorations out of your pet’s reach. Make sure that open flames in jack-o’-lanterns are in a safe place.

Reusable LED lights are a safer option.

• Do not leave candy out. Chocolate candy, especially, can be toxic to dogs that often find it irresistible. Candy wrappers and lollipop sticks can cause severe gastrointestinal damage if swallowed. To be safe, keep the Halloween candy stored in a pet-proofed container or cupboard.

• Keep pets safe and away from the front door. Dogs, our resident guardians, may want to protect their homes from trick-or-treaters and may be triggered to act aggressively by the doorbell.

Both cats and dogs may look for an escape. Keep pets locked away from the activity of the front door. To help reduce the terror of a lost pet, make sure your pets are microchipped with your up-to-date contact information.

Enjoy the changing of the seasons with your animals as the carefree days of summer give way to the autumn comforts of school, family, home, and pumpkin treats. Happy fall, everyone! n

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Mr. Rogers Could Come To Your Neighborhood

r. Rogers (ID#A21107) came to the Shelter as a stray. He is a lively 10 years young and has quickly endeared himself to Shelter volunteers and staff.

He can be rather spry for an older guy but he is easy going and gentle and could probably rock a v-neck sweater.

He walks well on leash and seeks attention when out in the play yards. One look at that smiling face and you will be smitten.

Come to our neighborhood to meet him and it will be a beautiful day!

Mr. Rogers is a 10-year-old male, neutered brindle pit bull.

To adopt your new friend, visit one of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter locations, or their website at www.scanimalshelter.org. n

••• Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has two full-service, open-admission shelters: Santa Cruz Location (Public Entrance): 1001 Rodriguez St., Santa Cruz, 95062 Hours: Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Watsonville Location: 580 Airport Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076 Hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 12-1) Closed on Sunday SCCAS Main line: 831-454-7200. Animal Control: 831-454-7227. After-Hours Emergency: 831-471-1182

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday October 10 OCTOBER BREAKFAST MEETING 7:30-9 a.m., Best Western Seacliff Inn, 7500 Old Dominion Ct., Aptos Join us as we present the new Santa Cruz County Service Center location in Aptos! Representatives from the Sheriff, Probation, and District Attorney Offices – along with our Supervisor Zach Friend, will be giving an overview of the services that are provided at the new center.

The Monthly Breakfast Meeting is a great opportunity to meet community business members, introduce yourself and hear the latest details about our community. Bring your business cards for great face-to-face networking and a wonderful buffet breakfast from Severino’s Grill.

Cost: $25 members/$30 non-members. Visit http://aptoschamber.com for more information.

Friday October 25 ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER AND AUCTION 5:30 p.m., Seascape Beach Resort, 1 Seascape Resort Drive.

Join us as we honor 2019’s Man, Woman, Business, Organization and Outstanding Achievement of the Year.

Early Reservations up until Friday, October 6th at 4 p.m.: $85. Cost will be $100 after. Limited availablity.

Visit www.aptoschamber.com/ad for more information and to make reservations.

Thursday October 31 FIRST APTOS COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN PARADE 3 p.m., Aptos Village Green, in front of New Leaf Market We welcome children of all ages to join us at the First Aptos Community Halloween Parade! Show of your costume and parade around the Village Green before your Trick-or-Treat plans!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE MONTEREY SYMPHONY The Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you love music and want to be involved, please call (831) 646-8511 or visit www.montereysymphony.org for more info.

ONGOING EVENTS Daily SANTA CRUZ ‘USED’ BOOKSHOP 10 am- 3 pm 2710 Chanticleer Ave. Santa Cruz Grey Bears: Every Monday and Friday is $10-a-bag book sale. Fill up a shopping bag with books for only $10! Thousands of titles for $1.50 or less: cookbooks, gardening, sci-fi, mysteries, classics and all sorts of fiction and nonfiction. Non-profit Grey Bears has served our community for 45 years. Grey Bears provides recycling services and accepts books and other donations for our thrift stores.

Proceeds benefit our Brown Bag Program, distributing nutritious food to 3,900 seniors every week.

Weekdays CASA ORIENTATIONS TO BECOME ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN CASA empowers volunteers to directly influence life-changing decisions affecting children in foster care.

Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected.

More info www.casaofsantacruz.org or call (831) 761-2956 XT.102 Second and Fourth Mondays SANTA CRUZ CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water Street, Ste. L2, Santa Cruz If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, a caregiver support group can offer you an opportunity to find out more about available community resources, learn from others who are going through similar experiences, and obtain additional educational materials. Open to family members, no fee.

For more information about this and other support groups in the area, please call 800.272.3900

Mondays & Tuesdays WOMENCARE ARM-IN-ARM Thursday October 10 12:30 - 2 p.m.

WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM support group for women SOUP FOR A CAUSE 5:30-7 p.m., Civic Plaza Community Room, 275 Main Street, with advanced, recurrent and metastatic cancers. Meets weekly Mondays & Tuesdays, with a separate meeting Watsonville Presented by Pajaro Valley Prevention & Student Assistance every First and Third Tuesday every month.

Registration required. Call 457-2273 for more information and Please Join us for a special event in support of Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance, to register. No cost to attend. including delicious soups, local wine, and fresh www.womencaresantacruz.org bread provided by Ella’s at the Airport, Erik’s Tuesdays DeliCafé, Sumano’s Bakery and Sun Valley OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING Farms.

7 - 8 pm, Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo, 10707 Soquel Dr., The event will feature appearances by former Aptos congressman Sam Farr, County Supervisor Zach Friend, Mayor Francisco Estrada, Police Chief David Do you have a proble m with compulsive over- or undereating? Anorexia? Bulimia? Compulsive Honda, Chief Manny Solano, Chief Terry Medina exercising? You are not alone. Drop into a free, AND MORE! friendly OA 12-Step meeting with the solution. All Cost: $50 to attend. Tickets at http://Soup-For-A-Cause. eventbrite.com. Call 831-728-6445 or e-mail admin@pvpsa. are welcome!

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WRITING/DISCUSSION MEETING 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo Room, 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At Hwy One and Freedom Blvd) Do you have a problem with food? Please check out our free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution.

All teens and adults welcome!

For current times and locations of other meetings: www. santacruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our Hotline at (831) 429-7906.

Second Wednesdays SANTA CRUZ SONS IN RETIREMENT MONTHLY MEETING Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. This statewide group of retired men invites you to be our guest at our monthly luncheon. You’ll meet kindred spirits, have a fine lunch and learn something new from a top notch guest speaker.

Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096

BINGO 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. BINGO EVERY TUESDAY. Buy-in begins at $21. The Snack Bar is open with goodies and dinner specials.

Second and Fourth Wednesdays WELLNESS ON THE CANCER JOURNEY 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza Learn how to safely support your body and emotions through the journey of Cancer — from diagnosis to softening the impact of chemo, radiation, and recovering well from surgery. We’ll address nausea, low energy, weakness, digestion, immune support, grief, stress and more. Feel free to bring your partner or care team to this free class. Please come fed; water is available.

Limited Seats. Please register all attendees on Eventbrite — Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call 831-254-3270 to RSVP. Address given upon registration receipt.

BUSINESS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center Street, Santa Cruz.

We specifically focus on recovering from debting on one’s business.

For more information: 831-425-3272.

FELTON FARMER’S MARKET 2.30–6.30 p.m., St John’s Church in Felton 120 Russell Ave, Felton The Felton Farmers’ Market started in 1987 and is the second oldest market in Santa Cruz County. The market boasts a variety of certified organic fruits and vegetables and artisan foods. It is open Tuesdays from May thru October.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUPS Monarch Services offers a safe space to meet other survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking survivors, and to listen or share experiences. Childcare provided on site.

Spanish – Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Servicios Monarca, 233 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville (831) 722-4532 English – Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Monarch Services, 1590 Seabright Avenue, SC (831) 425-4030 For more information, visit www.monarchscc.org Tuesdays & Thursdays FREE PILATES CLASSES AT TEMPLE BETH EL 10 a.m., Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Rd., Aptos Please join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am in the social hall at Temple Beth El in Aptos (3055 Porter Gulch Rd) for a lively and challenging 60 minute Pilates Strength Class. The classes are free and everybody is welcome. Donation are welcome.

For more information https://www.tbeaptos.org Wednesdays ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION 1st & 3rd Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m.

2nd & 4th Wednesdays: 2-3:30 p.m.

Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water Street, Ste L2, SC 95060 If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, a caregiver support group can offer you an opportunity to find out more about available community resources, learn from others who are going through similar experiences, and obtain additional educational materials.

Our evening Santa Cruz caregiver support group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, and our afternoon Santa Cruz caregiver support group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month.

No fee. Open to family members.

For more information about this and other support groups in the area, please call 800.272.3900

ADHD SUPPORT GROUP 6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay Branch of CHADD hosts monthly support group meetings for anyone who would like to learn more about ADHD or has questions or concerns. Come share with those who understand.

Second Wednesdays’ meeting is for parents of children, teens, and young adults with ADHD. The group for adults with ADHD, spouses, partners of someone with ADHD meets fourth Wednesdays of every month.

Judy Brenis: jbbrenis@comcast.net, or call 831-818-9619.

Last Wednesdays Each Month MAGICIANS’ CLUB 7 p.m., Antonelli Club Room, 2655 Brommer St., Santa Cruz Attention Magic Lovers! Our new Magicians’ Club meets on the last Wed. of every month at 7pm in the club room at the Antonelli Mobile Home Park.

If you do magic or want to get started in this fun hobby, join us.

Questions? Call Jim at 685-3829 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 7-9 p.m., Katz Cancer Resource Center, 3150 Mission Dr Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group has been an active group for over 20 years in the community.

First meeting of 2018 will be February 28th.

Thursdays FRIENDSHIP PUT TO MUSIC! 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. Classes every Thursday night. For more info call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or email at caller4u@ att.net LUCKY STEPPERS MODERN SQUARE DANCE 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Selva Beach, CA 95076 It’s fun and easy to do! Friendship put to music; family friendly. Class takes place every Thursday Night at our new home in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar Monte off of Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) For more information, contact Sue Harris or Don Benson at (831) 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Third Sunday of Every Month SCIENCE SUNDAY Starts at 1 p.m., 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, 95060 Seymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every month. Topics are presented in an entertaining and easy-to-understand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and discussion.

Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

ONGOING EVENTS CONT. SAN LORENZO COMMUNITY BAND PRACTICE SESSIONS 7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley High School Band Room (F-1) The San Lorenzo Valley Community Band meets every Thursday at SLV High School. Dues are $30 a semester.

You must read music.

Call Teresa at 336-8637.

Second and Fourth Thursdays CABRILLO HOST LIONS CLUB MEETINGS 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road.

Want to make a difference in our community? Join the Cabrillo Lions Club twice every month and see what you can do to help in Santa Cruz County.

Please RSVP cabrillolions@gmail.com Fridays NAR-ANON SCOTTS VALLEY 6:30 p.m., Camp Recovery Center (Bison Center Room), 3192 Glen Canyon Road, Scotts Valley.

Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are going through similar problems, talk about how they cope and find recovery.

To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go to our website at www.nar-anon.org.

DROP-IN GRIEF SUPPORT 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, two locations: 940 Disc Dr., SV • 85 Nielson St., Watsonville Hospice of Santa Cruz County is offering a drop-in grief support group for adults grieving the death of a family member or a friend. This group is a place where you can share stories, learn tools for coping, and receive support from people who care.

For more information, please call (831) 430-3000. Preregistration is required.

DATED EVENTS Saturday October 5

QUAIL HOLLOW RANCH HISTORY TOUR Sunday October 27 1 pm – 3 pm, Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, Felton Do you enjoy looking through old buildings and learning about their stories? Join history docent, Richard James, on a tour of the Quail Hollow Ranch House and learn about the history of Sun-Kissed Ranch, Sunset Magazine, and the pioneer families who made the ranch their business, home, and vacation haven. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost is $3. visit www.scparks.com for more information.

ROARING CAMP: HARVEST FAIRE & STEAM FESTIVAL 11 am – 5 pm, Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road , Felton Step into the incredible world of steam power at the Harvest Faire & Steam Festival presented by Kinetic Steam Works and Roaring Camp Railroads.

Welcome Fall with heritage children’s activities like scarecrow making, pumpkin patch picking, candle making, and gold panning. Behold a variety of steam and belt-powered equipment on display.

Admission is free for the whole family. Harvest & Steam themed activities include ‘Make & Take’ Scarecrows, Blacksmith and Print Shop demonstrations, gold panning, candle making and much more. Parking $10. www.roaringcamp.com

Sunday October 13

WELCOME BACK MONARCHS DAY! 11 am – 4 pm, Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Saturdays and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. Join us in welcoming the Monarchs back to this park, PILLS ANONYMOUS (PA) Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are their over-wintering habitat. Participate in numerous going through similar problems, talk about how they 8 a.m., Sutter Hospital, 2025 Soquel Ave activities including arts & crafts, active games for kids, The purpose of PA is to provide a safe, secure, and sup- cope and find recovery. music by the 5M’s (The Mostly Mediocre Musical To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go Monarch Mariposas), hand-cranked ‘Monarch’ ice portive place for people who are addicted to pills who want to get off of them. PA is offered all over the world. to our website at www.nar-anon.org. cream (pumpkin), information and action booths as well For questions, please contact Gary at (831)801-9578 or as more about Monarch butterflies and how-to’s for a RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS MEETING Kristin at (831)345-6515 butterfly garden. This event is appropriate for all ages.

First Fridays each month 10:30 a.m.–noon, Sutter Maternity, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, SC Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, and FIRST FRIDAY ART TOUR RCA is a 12 step group for couples. Our primary SANTA CRUZ TENNIS CLUB California State Parks. www.parks.ca.gov purpose is to stay committed in loving and intimate The First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of 9 a.m., Soquel High School Tennis Courts relationships and to help other couples achieve freedom Thursday October 17 Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction The nonprofit Santa Cruz Tennis Club meets every from dysfunctional relationships. All couples are with the participating art venues. The event takes place Saturday morning at the Soquel High School courts SEYMOUR MARINE DISCOVERY CENTER: welcome whether married or partnered. Some of us year-round and illuminates some of the most talented beginning at 9:00 am. We play doubles and mixed COMMUNITY FREE DAY are new in our coupleships and seek to build intimacy local artists from local galleries. doubles, mostly at an intermediate level, and switch together. We have all found help in Recovering Couples 10 am – 5 pm, Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 McAlTo find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit around the players every 45 minutes. lister Way, Santa Cruz Anonymous. firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for Balls are provided. $2 for first time visitors.

For more information visit our website: https://santacruzrca.org Experience Seymour Marine Discovery Center’s First Friday viewings.) fascinating marine-life exhibits for free on Community or email us at rcasantacruz@yahoo.com Days throughout the year. Parking permits are required Second Saturdays Each Month FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB

by UCSC. Seymour Center guests will receive three FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BIBLE STUDY 2ND SATURDAY ON THE FARM 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace United Church of Christ at 900 hours of complimentary parking with paid admission.

9:45 a.m: Bible Study • 11 a.m.: Worship 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz High Street, Santa Cruz seymourcenter.ucsc.edu 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos County Fairgrounds Curious about Shakespeare? The Friday Shakespeare First Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their Join us every 2nd Saturday on the Farm for free Saturday October 26 Club members discuss the life, times, and influence of family activities. Each month we select a new theme to bible study and worship every Sunday.

William Shakespeare.

SANTA CRUZ CHILI COOK-OFF Call (831) 688-5842 for more info highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, First Sunday of Every Month For information, call 831-684-2832, or go to friday 10 am, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and demonstrations that relate. We often have guest Bring your SANTA CRUZ DINNER CLUB EVENT shakespeare.org or facebook.com/fridayshakespeare. appearances from farm animals like llamas, draft appetite 5 p.m., various member homes throughout county horses, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, and more! You and join the FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB Love to cook, entertain and socialize? Our are sure to find something fun and entertaining for the dinner club events will be held in several homes fun as both OF SANTA CRUZ whole family. professional throughout Santa Cruz County where members 10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street Check our website and Facebook page for more details. FREE enjoy gourmet meals, fine wine and conversation. and amateur This is the oldest women’s club in Santa Cruz. The club chefs Joining the club provides a great opportunity to meets to study the life, works and times of William Sundays work their cook, to entertain, and to meet locals that share Shakespeare. Members share group readings and NAR-ANON SANTA CRUZ culinary your interests. insights, discuss history, and universal themes found in 6:30 p.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (Sutter magic and Learn more about the SC Dinner Club and the fun we his plays and writings.

Room), 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz have by contacting Rhonda Mills at info@SantaCruzDin- compete for For more information please call 831-684-2832 Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families the title of Best Chili! n nerClub.com

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t’s hard to imagine something more interconnected to our county than the Monterey Bay. Over the last few decades our local community has worked on preservation efforts that stopped offshore drilling efforts, ensured the creation of the Marine Sanctuary and now are working to reduce plastic waste.

Plastic waste, in particular single-use plastics, is particularly problematic for our local marine ecosystem. Recently a joint study by the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute found significant amounts of micro plastic particles from the ocean surface to the seafloor.

These plastics threaten marine life and the overall marine ecosystem. Our County has led on environmental efforts in the past and the reduction of single-use plastics is no different. From leading on the single-use plastic bag ban (which became state law), plastic and polystyrene to-go containers to now the elimination of single-use plastic toiletries in the hotel industry (which is appearing that it will become state law as well) the County has set the stage for important, yet practical, environmental changes.

With the collapse of the global recycling market relying just on recycling alone won’t be enough.

As a result, the Board of Supervisors recently moved to reduce single-use plastics even more. Here is a list of some of the proposals the Board is working on implementing in the coming months.

Recent Proposals Prohibiting the sale and purchase of single-use plastic water bottles at County-sponsored events Plan/fund the installation of hydration stations at County facilities and parks Implement a charge (with work to standardize this across the cities and the County) for singleuse cups at unincorporated businesses Look to going to the voters to ask that these single-use fees (for bags and cups) be directed to local environmental cleanup purposes (the fees currently are designed

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to provide a disincentive to use single-use bags/cups but the fees stay with the business) Require all providers of contact lenses to provide free recycling services (most manufacturers offer free take back services) Encourage state legislators to work with the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers to install microfiber filters in washing machines Update Green Schools curriculum to include additional plastic pollution topics Increase funding for public education and outreach on plastic pollution topics

According to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, without changes to our current habits the amount of plastic in the ocean will double in the next six years. The equivalent of a truckload of plastic is dumped into our oceans every minute. So we know more needs to be done.

With your partnership our community will continue to show the way. n ••• As always, I appreciate hearing your thoughts. Feel free to contact me at 454-2200 or visit me during my open office hours in Aptos, Seascape (while the La Selva library is remodeled), Corralitos and Watsonville.

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FREE SEMINARS Annabelle Balcaza – Succulent design Dan Mashmeier – What makes carpet pricing so different?

Paul Schultheis – Garage Experts Jon Stuefloten – Restoration Painting

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FOOD & DRINK

Deer Park Wine & Spirits Deluxe Foods Panda Inn Mangiamo Pizza & Wine Bar Red Apple Cafe

Providing compassionate, customized dental care to the Aptos and Santa Cruz community

Supporting the Aptos community for 40 years Mon. thru Sat. 8am to 9pm • Sun. 8am to 8pm Peet’s Coffee Available Mon. thru Fri 6am • Sat & Sun 7am

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(831) 688-7442 www.deluxefoodsofaptos.com

Deer Park Marketplace #37 | Rio Del Mar/Hwy 1 Aptos | Above Deluxe Foods | Open at 10 Tuesday-Saturday

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BUSINESS SERVICES

Anderson & Company HOA Management Employnet Galapagos Travel PDM International Peak Accounting Services SAR Asset Mgmt. Inc. Scurich Insurance Stearns Lending Wavestaff, Inc

Implants, Invisalign, Family, Cosmetic

(831) 688-3012

PERSONAL SERVICES Agape Dance Academy Aptos Academic Trainers Body in Motion Brian Del Core, DDS CVS Pharmacy Del Mar Cleaners Eye Shapes Opticians Highlights for Hair J-Bella Nails Klub Nico Laser Hair Solutions Royal Paw Spa Santa Cruz Dance Supply

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Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 2-8 p.m.

Agape Dance Academy

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783 Rio Del Mar Blvd., Ste. 23B

(Above Deluxe Foods/CVS Pharmacy)

BANKS

Bank of America US Bank

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Preschool Classical Ballet Go to our website to check out our Fall Dance Schedule 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd Ste 53, Aptos (In the Deerpark Shopping Center)

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