Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28

Tuesdays thru July 13 GRIEF SUPPORT 1–2 p.m., Outside St. Joseph’s Church, 435 Monterey Ave., Cap. Grief Ministry with Doreen Alfaro will offer four Tuesday sessions in coping with grief. Meetings will take place outside by the Grotto of the Virgin Mary at St. Joseph’s Church.

Come share your grief experiences. Come pray. Come gain some insight on how to copy with grief. Come for all for four sessions or drop in. Covid protocols to be followed. If interested contact Doreen Alfaro at 408-893-8399 or dmalfaro@comcast.net Fridays MIDTOWN FRIDAYS Ongoing thru Oct. 29, 1111 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz (next to the fire station) Event Santa Cruz is hosting a Friday festival through the end of October. Called “Midtown Fridays,” the event will have a featured musical act plus food, artists, vendors, and more.

Admission is free. Scheduled Musical Acts:

July 2: Dylan Rose Band

July 9: John Michael Band

July 16: Eric Morrison & the Mysteries

July 23: Fuse (Ted Welty, Don Caruth, Rob Ouse & Ryan Price)

July 30: Andy Pancakes featuring Tammi Brown https://www.eventsantacruz.com/event/midtown-fridays/ Saturdays ECOLOGICAL RESERVE TOURS AT ELKHORN SLOUGH Tours start at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.,1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville Volunteers lead walks highlighting the natural history of the Elkhorn Slough. Capacity is limited due to physical distancing requirements, and individuals must sign up on a first-come, first-served basis.

Groups of six or more should call ahead at (831) 728-2822 or visit https://www.elkhornslough.org/ group-reservation/ to reserve a tour. For more information, visit http://www.elkhornslough.org/ esnerr/tours/

DATED EVENTS

WORLDS SHORTEST PARADE 10 a.m., Soquel Drive between State Park and Aptos Village Square For information, call the Aptos Chamber of Commerce, 831-688-1467 SCOTTS VALLEY FOURTH OF JULY PARADE 3–4 p.m., Scotts Valley Drive, between Carbonero Way and El Pueblo Rd. For information, call Donna Lind at 831-438-4251 BOULDER CREEK VIRTUAL PARADE 11 a.m. Community Picnic, Sequoia Retreat Center, Ben Lomond Boulder Creek Business Association presents a virtual parade on their website at bcba.net. Help to celebrate the 4th of July by uploading your own video contribution. Deadline to submit videos is June 18.

Downtown merchants will be hosting sidewalk sales with live music and goodie bags for kids. Auction fundraiser community picnic at Sequoia Retreat Center, with music by Joshua Lowe, to rebuild the historic Alba School House. Visit fb.me/e/KAq9DV9V for more information.

BOOMERIA 2021 • SANTA CRUZ BAROQUE FESTIVAL

Saturday July 10

1-5 p.m., Boomeria, 60 Verde Dr., Bonny Doon Four wonderful organists will play delightful music for up at the Boomeria chapel in the redwoods of Bonny Doon as part of the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival.

William Visscher, Vlada Moran, Ann Thiermann and Linda Burman-Hall will share a four-hour concert to help raise funds to maintain the Boomeria organ. Bill Visscher Vlada Moran Ann Thiermann Linda Murman-Hall

The festival will also feature fine wine, fencing demonstrations, a brass ensemble and a Drehorgel (Barrel Organ)

Most importantly, it’s a chance to be in the physical presence of friends, old and new Tickets can be purchased at https://tinyurl.com/boomeria-tickets To directly support the Boomeria Organ, visit https://tinyurl.com/Boomeria-organ-gofund

returns at Harvey West Park in Santa Cruz, the first post-pandemic reopening event in the city.

The chip-timed 5K run will have socially-distanced starts from 8 to 10:50 a.m., with no 10K or kids’ 1K, but the race will be live again instead of virtual. Registrations are capped at 500 to comply with safety regulations. Register at www.SantaCruzFirecracker.org.

The club aims to raise $10,000 in sponsorships to cover the costs of this year’s return to live racing so all race revenues can go to this year’s key beneficiaries: Teen Kitchen, American Red Cross of the Central Coast, and other nonprofits. Email RaceDirector@SantaCruzFirecracker10k.org to inquire about sponsorships. To learn more, visit www.SantaCruzSunriseRotary.org.

SPIRIT OF WATSONVILLE ACTIVITIES RETURN Activities begin at Noon throughout the city Mayor Jimmy Dutra will host a bike ride with Bike Santa Cruz County, Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services and Santa Cruz METRO, starting at 12: 45 p.m. in the alleyway between the 2nd Street Parking Garage and the Post Office.

One of the Metro’s new electric buses will lead the way. Come at noon to help decorate the bus and your bike; prizes for the most spirited adults and young people.

The Watsonville Band will give a free concert — Red, White and Blue — at the City Plaza at 2 p.m. To view a list of homes and businesses registered and decorated for July 4, go to https://www.cityofwatsonville.org/2209/ Spirit-of-Watsonville-2021-4th-of-July-E

WESTSIDE MARKETPLACE IS OPEN ON THE 4TH! 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wrigley Building parking lot, 2801 Mission St. The upcoming outdoor market on the Fourth of July is taking place! Food vendors include: Pana, Taquizas Gabriel, Nomad Momo and Aunt LaLi’s.

Come hungry to sample an amazing array of food from the food vendors and shop local with 30 local vendors!

The Westside Marketplace on the first Sundays of the month is where local art, handmade and vintage shopping meet delicious food!

This collaboration between Food Trucks A Go Go and the Santa Cruz Mountains Makers Market presents a great mix of creators of all kinds!

Live music by Papiba & Friends from 2-5pm!

The Market is free to attend and is 100% local.

Pups on leashes are welcome! Updated event info can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ events/211037987416328

Tuesday July 6

N.COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CLUB: BROADBAND ACCESS 6 p.m., Online Zoom Meeting Denton Murphy, California Democratic Party Rural Caucus member, will be the guest speaker for the Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County.

Murphy will talk about federal funding allocated for broadband infrastructure to improve access in areas dealing with fragile networks and poor connectivity.

Murphy will also discuss how people can urge their elected representatives to bring affordable robust internet access to all Santa Cruz County residents. Members of the public are invited. For zoom meeting link, visit www.svslvdemocrats.org. Social time starts at 6 p.m. and club meeting begins at 6:30 pm.

Friday July 9

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS GOLF FUNDRAISER 12 Noon, DeLaveaga Come July 9 at noon for a day of fun and camaraderie on the greens of DeLaveaga raising awareness and funds in support of programs that benefit the youth throughout Santa Cruz County.

Highlights include lunch at noon, 18 holes of golf with shotgun start at 1 p.m., auction, opportunities to spread awareness about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County. Guests must adhere to current safety guidelines.

Wednesday July 14

CONTINUING EDUCATION: HOW TO WORK WITH ALL PEOPLE AND STAY SAFE 7-8:30 p.m., Online Class With past activations have you had challenges working with unusual people? How may you stay safe? Presenter Lesa Pascali, Marriage and Family Therapist, offers answers.

Come prepared with description of incidents you may have handled better or specific questions of interest.

Lesa has worked for the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff and at the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office as a Criminal Investigator. She also has counseled Veterans who face various challenges including PTSD, trauma, learning disabilities, and personal loss and also with individuals and families whose lives have been affected by family members suffering from neurological imbalances.

In the past year she has presented seminars regarding the stress on mental health during the Covid outbreak and lockdown. Visit https://santacruzcountycert.org/contact-us/ to learn more about CERT training.

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Continuing education classes help CERT team members refresh skills learned in the Basic classes as well as learn new skills. Attendance counts towards the 20 hours of CERT training required for renewal of the DSW badge and CERT recertification every five years.

At all the evening continuing education sessions, CERT recertification will take place for those who need to update their badges. (with covid-19 precautions, email certauxiliary@ gmail.com about procedures to follow for recertification.)

Unless otherwise specified, each Continuing Education class must have a minimum of 10 registered one week before the class begins, or it may be cancelled. You will be notified if the minimum has not been met. Visit https://www.ready.gov/cert for more information.

Thursday July 15

DISCUSSION ON HEALTHY AGING 5-6:30 p.m., Online Seminar The Alzheimer’s Association with the Watsonville Public Library present: “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body,” a webinar to be offered by phone and online.

Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Call 800.272.3900 to register; or register at tinyurl.com/ EHLBB071521 or visit ALZ.org/CRF Once you register, you will receive an email with the call-in information.

Saturday July 24 Sunday July 25

ARTICHOKE FESTIVAL Opens 10 a.m. each day, Monterey County Fairgrounds The Artichoke Festival returns to the Monterey County Fairgrounds on July 24-25, with the theme, “Thistle be a Good Time!”

The 61st annual event expects 8,000 visitors; safety and social distancing protocols will be followed. Advance tickets are available at www.ArtichokeFestival. org, with an early bird family package for $30 available until July 10. Individual prices range from $15 for adults; $5 for youth 6-12, $10 for active military and seniors (62+). Children under 6 are free. n