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Volunteer Drivers for Seniors in Need

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For over 40 years the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County Transportation Program has served to address the needs of ambulatory seniors and free rides throughout the or dental appointment, the simple as jumping in the

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Volunteer Drivers Make the Difference for Seniors in Need F or over 40 years the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County Transportation Program has served to address the needs of ambulatory seniors and the dis-

store, or bank is as simple as jumping in the

the Federal Transportation Administration of the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County and has been 100% volunteer

fortunate to have volunteers step up to meet the need and we look forward to supporters to sustain our grams Coordinator Tara The Santa Cruz Transportation phone lines are open Monday through

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Community News

Aptos Las Selva Fire District Fires Chief A t its meeting Thursday, August 10

appointed Division Chief Todd Skrabak

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BINGO! the Winning Musical

Community News

NextStage Productions is changing attitudes about aging with creative arts!

CAPITOLA — bingo players who stop at nothing to

blossoms

and

long -

with a smart, funny a splashy, zippy, fun

plays again at Mid-County Senior Center

Addams Family for All About Theatre

Cast photo from “Bingo! the Winning Musical” (from left): Shari Gallegos, Maureen Barber, Mike Melville, Maggie Pierce, Gerry Boyes and Kathryn Adkins — Los Angeles Times professional training in Creative and

and it will delight all ages and support

Reviews Donna Silvia, NextStage volunteer, wins a Bingo Pot checking out the game at Holy Cross Church.

— Variety

— Chicago Tribune Bingo! runs August 25, 26, 27 and September 1, 2, 3 in Santa Cruz, and September 9, 10 in Capitola. To sponsor, advertise in the program or buy tickets, go to www.nextstagesantacruz.org/bingo or call 831-316-4833(voice mail). Tickets also available at www.brown papertickets.com, Grey Bears, Mid-County Senior Center, Scotts Valley Senior Center and The Daisy store in Capitola.

Veterinary Care for Seniors’ Pets SANTA CRUZ —

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Community Briefs T

tale when you learn about the Ohlones, the early settlers, the logging industry in what is now Nisene Marks State Park, the

Age Well, Drive Smart Senior driver safety program

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to provide drivers with the keys to driving County Awards $1 Million in Grants ommunity Foundation Santa Cruz

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spring round of

Santa Cruz Boardwalk Scholarship Winners

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treatment of debilitating

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10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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Sunday Art & Music at the Beach Esplanade Park, Capitola Village Final Show Of The Summer: Sunday, August 20, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. njoy a Sunday afternoon in Capitola

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Esplanade Park overlooking the Monterey artists display their work and

Aptos residents to share what they had

Live Music on the Esplanade Stage 2–4 p.m.

Free and open to the public

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Community News

Back to School Includes Vaccinations SACRAMENTO —

enrolled, and report student immunization

attending kindergarten in California in -

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down to the left bottom of the page and and spreading diseases to students in their

with weakened immune systems due to -

Visit Shots for School for more information on immunizations for school children in California.

“SPCA” from page 7

who would otherwise have to give up

a burden to elderly people who are living

Plenty of Free Customer Parking in Santa Cruz County.

Seniors who would like to take advantage of these free services are encouraged to call the Santa Cruz SPCA, 831-465-5000, to make an appointment for their pet. This is an appointment-only event, and unfortunately, cannot accommodate walk-ins.

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Kumon Math & Reading Center Learning for the Long Run

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Grant to Build a Makerspace Community C -

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For Cabrillo College, this will mean the year span of the grant, Cabrillo will hire

a total of $700,000, from the California Community College playground where all Cabrillo students, amount available to -

large router, Computer Aided Design Cabrillo College, but for all of Santa Cruz prepare students with innovation and

internships and employment opportunities The vision of the statewide initiative -

prepare California Community College

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California Community Colleges are give our lifelong learners the opportunity to learn new skills, network with others and

Learn more about CCC Maker at http:// cccmaker.com/. For updates on the Cabrillo College Makerspace Grand Opening and eventual membership opportunities, Follow @ CabrilloCollege on Twitter and Cabrillo College on Facebook.

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partnership

between

Santa

our patients and families, truly brightens their day, and gives our volunteers and by providing a hand to hold, a break for

10 / August 15th 2017 / Aptos Times

Next Hospice Volunteers Training Applications due Training begins Applications available at: https:// www.hospicesantacruz.org/volunteering/ volunteer-visitors/

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Radical Reels Tour

Made to Order Whole Food Smoothies and Fresh Juices

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Come check out our Topping Bar with over 30 fun & tasty toppings!

Summer is here!

Treat yourself to one of our healthful, made-to-order Juices and Smoothies or indulge in our delicious Organic, Custom-flavored yogurt!

There is no better way to get stoked about skiing, biking, riding, or paddling than by seeing the 2017 edition of the dropping bike jumps, nail-biting kayak

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try to perform the aerial stunt of a lifetime La Liste

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Bay Fed Celebrates 60th Anniversary CAPITOLA

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munity members are invited to share why

win $1,000 for themselves or the The sweepstakes runs from

its members and those in the

Bay Federal is a full-service, not-for68,000 members and 1,200 local businesses throughout Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties. With more than $900 million in assets and 220 employees, Bay Federal Credit institution in Santa Cruz County.

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their properties due to debris from last Chipping

downed

wood

and Vegetation Management Program CoorApplications are available on the RCD web site at: http://www.rcdsantacruz.org/ assisting homeowners to implement and

have given rise to vegetation that serves as fast and flashy fuel for

in your neighborhoods and take advantage

fuel debris from multiple homes and ponent of vegetative fuel -

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For more information contact Angie Gruys at the RCD at agruys@rcdsantacruz. org OR 831-464-2950 x22

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Community News

Gentle Exams & Cleanings to Cosmetic, Restorative & Implant Dentistry The Quality and Service Your Family Deserves from Our Family

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Aptos Mariner’s Amazing Migration Story

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servation Medal on May 20, 2017 at the

Full Bar, 50+ Tequilas, Santa Cruz Mountain Wines

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Fine Dining Mexican Style Photo Credit Erin Borla (Nugget Newspaper)

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Susan “Susie” Werts and her students in the Sisters, Oregon waystation.

Community News

Goodwill Moves from Santa Cruz to Salinas All employees who worked at the Santa

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a positive learning environment that -

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Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Luis For many people, the barriers to

relies on partnerships with federal and as well as strong relationships with the

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SCCB Named California’s Top Bank SANTA CRUZ — Santa Cruz County

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Avoid Areas with Zika Men & Women Of Child Bearing Age and Pregnant Women SACRAMENTO — The California Department of

women who are breastfeeding, to use an EPA-regis-

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How Medicare Covers Home Health Services

By Greg Dill

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The kids and grandkids had all grown One good way to look for a home

mother broke her hip, had surgery, and

angling for my new minivan, whose video

Greg Dill is Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, -

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established and reviewed regularly by a that you need one or more home health

aides like bathing, dressing, and using

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Community News

Teaching Compassion and Empathy to Children T -

that is troubling to you, whether it is playground

now than ever for parents to seek learning moments in

live streaming and television time is one way to

attitudes and opinions of young people with the goal of

Children should learn empathy and compassion at an early age according to The Jensen Project.

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statement about what stresses them the most, death and

For more information about The Jensen Project, go to www. thejensenproject.com.

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Pets Help Seniors Stay Healthier And Happier F

nities will also want to know your pet

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They may ask you to have pets obe-

mistakenly believe moving into a senior walking, potty needs and health among the top emotional reasons seniors Mental Health be sure their pet meets the standards seniors ranked losing a pet as emotionally jarring as having to leave their familiar

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plete list of Top Ten FMC rankings, visit

Santa Cruz County Bank, founded in 2004, is a locally owned and operated comCapitola, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Watsonville. For the past nine years, the Bank’s Small Business Administration (SBA) Department has been recognized as a top SBA lender in Santa Cruz County. Santa Cruz County Bank is a top United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) lender in the state of California. For more information about Santa Cruz County Bank, please visit our website www.sccountybank.com.

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Community News

How Will Our Children Be Remembered?

By Lori Butterworth

in hand, his head lowered, his hand

also bowed, stood a

had

passed,

we

at

several times, but for personal reasons, they navigated their loss

her beautiful eyes, timid smile, and the and-a-half years ago, we gave this modest Christmas present to ensure she had time

fearing deportation, they made the painful

her on a regular basis and unsure of their own futures, their sorrows and isolation

think about the thousands we have known

struggle to keep our doors open knowing

support we had given their little girl, their we have seen thousands of

essential support addressing emotional, -

Please consider making a donation in memory of this precious little girl, Miss “E” and we’ll share your love with her parents. It will mean a lot to them to know you care. Go to http://www.jacobsheart.org

before in all of these years,

Dignity Health Medical Group Tips for Back-To-School Health SANTA CRUZ — parents throughout Santa Cruz County having eaten a healthy meal in the

Children who get plenty of sleep are -

bedtimes, try adjusting their diet, wake-up times so that your family 20 / August 15th 2017 / Aptos Times

“Back-To-School Health” page 23

Mole & Mariachi Festival

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The festival features a mole tasting

de Esperanza and Monos -

puppets

also

known

as

Through an innovative partnership with California State Parks, and by leverbike valet or riding the free shuttle from

adobe buildings left in Santa Cruz County, it is the only building of its kind preserved

Santa Cruz State Parks provides funding

The adobe served as housing for Neophyte families who lived and worked at the For more information about how private ownership, the adobe was sold to Festival, as a sponsor or volunteer,

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks Learn more at ThatsMyPark.org or via is home to the oldest building in Santa

Pinterest. portion of park operations, and also runs State Parks implement key improvements

remodel of the patio, the opening of new

installation of water-saving toilets and a

Friends also established the Mole &

by the Mission Committee, members of Aptos Times / August 15th 2017 / 21

Community News

Facts About Strokes That Could Save Your Life

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Improve Your Posture for Better Health P help or hurt your health over your

well you sit, but how well you move and

important for older adults to maintain good

also plans to study other age groups and women and half of senior men and has The foundation of good posture is work on improving your posture and how

what provides form, support, stability, and

this system must adapt to the type of work you do, the hobbies you enjoy, how you use

one study, older adults with hyperkyphosis at your spine to make it more fragile and

rounded shoulders after a 6-month yoga

moving in unhealthy ways often leads to lifting your head, pulling your shoulders

you feel pain, have an injury, or have had

of holding positions for a long time, like

movement patterns, and work with you to National Institutes of Health, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

“Back-To-School Health� from page 20

wash their hands before eating, after using the restroom, after sneezing -

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Featured Columnist

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Featured Columnist

Herbs Are For All Seasons

By Tony Tomeo erbs are used for all sorts of seaeventually get more than thirty feet tall and the sprawling growth on the ground is watered too generously, the roots tend to be -

Even while in full bloom, there is plenty

Most herbs are best fresh, like mint,

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lavender are herbs monly used dried

are likely to be dried

Sage,

Many herbs are annuals or perennials that go dormant

eventually develop massively distended burl growths known as lignotubers at the

Horticulturist Tony Tomeo can be contacted at lghorticulture@aol.com.

not available during

rosemary

used either dried or fresh, depending on

Oregano

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Featured Columnist

Santa Cruz Shakespeare is for Real!

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Community Calendar Aptos Chamber of Commerce Friday August 25 August Lunch Meeting

Announcements

meeting with guest speaker Assembly member Mark

Thursday Sept. 14

September Breakfast Meeting

lowship of relatives and friends of

Invisible/Alienated Grandparents Support Group

Located in the Gazebo Room.

Call 831-429-7906 if you have any questions

Weekdays

CASA Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

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Advocates for Children

6 pm, 65 Nielson Street #121 Watsonville CA 95076

If you would like to participate zation that provide information and support to grandparents who in the next Advocate training feel alienated or estranged to their contact cita@casaofsantacruz. org or (831) 761-2956 Questions: pat@invisiblegrand parent.com (831) 601-9195 Wednesdays

Tuesdays

Business Debtors Anonymous

5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center people that, with just a few hours a Street, Santa Cruz.

Geezer Golfers

8:15 a.m., Valley Gardens Golf Course, 263 Mt. Herman Rd., Scotts Valley

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7:30 - 9:00 a.m., Best Western Ct, Aptos

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Seascape Beach Resort he Aptos Chamber of

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6:30-7:30pm Christ Lutheran

Mondays

Caregiver Support Group 12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Commercial Crossing, Santa Cruz County invite you to attend a

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submit nominations is Please fax to 831-688-6961, or email Jennifer@aptoshcamber.com, or drop off your application at the Aptos Chamber office, 7605-A Old Dominion Court, Aptos.

Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement Monthly Meeting

independent professionals,

Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. his statewide group of retired men invites you to be our

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Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096

Wellness on the Cancer Journey 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza earn how to safely support your body and emotions

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10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street

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Members share group readings

from the relationships, mutual

universal themes found in his For more information please call 831-684-2832

Sundays

First Baptist Church Bible Study If you have a project or idea and want to spend time working on it, come work with us!

- from diagnosis to softening

Second and Fourth Thursdays

energy, weakness, digestion, immune support, grief, stress

Friday Shakespeare Club of Santa Cruz

to study the life, works and

Second and Fourth Wednesdays

9:45 a.m: Bible Study 11 a.m.: Worship 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos

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Cabrillo Host Lions Club Meetings

Call (831) 688-5842 for more info

6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road.

9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz vereaters Anonymous is a Free, Friendly 12-Step group for those who have a problem

Overeaters Anonymous

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Feel free to bring your partner or Limited Seats. Please register all attendees on Eventbrite Please RSVP cabrillolions@ — Wellness on the Cancer gmail.com Journey or call 831-2543270 to RSVP. Address given Fridays upon registration receipt.

Thursdays 3829.

2.30–6.30 p.m., St John’s Church Aptos Noon Toastmasters First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., in Felton 120 Russell Ave, Felton 12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands in Watsonville Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m.

Hotel, 116 Beach Drive

seeking nominations for The Chamber would also like to hear about individuals who

Second Wednesdays

First & Third Fridays

Visit www.santacruzoa.org for current times and locations of other meetings, or call our Hotline at (831) 429-7906.

Drop-in Grief Support

More info www.casaof santacruz.org or call (831) 761-2956 XT.102

in Capitola Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. in Watsonville members while you enjoy a deli- Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m. in Santa Cruz Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m.

Cost: $20 members/ $25 nonin Aptos Overeaters Anonymous members. Tel: 831-688-1467 Email: info@aptoschamber.com

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Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:30 - 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 10707 Soquel Drive, Aptos Orientations to Become

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Helpline: 831-291-5099 or contact saveyoursanity@aol.com.

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Ct, Aptos uest speaker Superintendent

Cost: $20 members/ $25 nonmembers. Tel: 831-688-1467 Email: info@aptoschamber.com

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Any questions call (831) 429-7906

Second Mondays

7:30 - 9:00 a.m., Best Western

munity leaders, hear important

Church, 10707 Soquel Dr. Aptos com/AptosNoonToastmasters or more info: (831) 236-1171 o you have a problem with friendly free 12-step support group with the solution group

Nar-Anon Santa CruzGreater Bay Area (GBA) of Northern California

join us at our Sunday evening

Cost: $20 members/ $25 nonmembers

o you have problem with

friendly free 12 step support group

11:50 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Best Dominion Ct, Aptos

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ongoing support group, we will share stories, learn tools Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz County Grief Support Program. (831) 430-3078

Overeaters Anonymous 7:00pm-8:00pm, Soquel Congregational Church, 4951 Soquel Dr.

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supportive group of people

Bargetto Winery’s Thursday Night Music Series

12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, 940 Disc Dr., Scotts Valley

Dated Events Friday August 18

Only in August Pajaro Valley Open!

County is offering a 6 to 8 pm., Bargetto Winery, 3535 Competition Begins at Noon N Main St, Soquel drop-in grief support group for dmission is Free, Light food is adults grieving the death of a Road, Watsonville

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share stories, learn tools for

Co-working Unbound 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Live Oak Library, 2380 Portola Drive, Follow us on Facebook: Facebook. Santa Cruz

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Announcements Volunteers Needed for the Monterey Symphony

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Arts and Entertainment

band for Free in Sunnyvale Every

Fridays thru August

Your August Horoscope

Second Sundays Each Month

Bands on the Beach, FREE

Downtown Santa Cruz

Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Thru Sept. 1 Antique Street Fair Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lincoln St. (Between for information about booking through August, the Santa Cruz (donations are tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org

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new entry-level String

Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance

books and photographs, vintage 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, First Fridays each month 314 Estrella Ave., La Selva Beach, CA 95076 First Friday Art Tour he First Friday Art Tour is a For more info, please call (831) 476temporary Arts event, managed in 6940 or visit us on Facebook.

Strings (831) 479-6101 or (831) 426-6443.

Ongoing Events Second Monday each month

Stitchers By The Sea Meetings 7 p.m., Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz, 1740 17th Ave., 95062

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year-round and illuminates some For more information, contact Sue Harris or Don Benson at (831) 7267053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net. in a First Friday art tour, visit

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6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St.

Wednesdays

Movies on the Beach, FREE Thru Aug. 16 9 p.m.

Science Sunday

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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) in an entertaining and easy-tounderstand format, with up-to-date Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Music at Skypark

Skypark, Scotts Valley llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats,

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Visit myscottsvalley.com/event/ music-skypark-2 for more information.

Dated Events

are sure to find something fun and entertaining for the whole

Aries (March 21-April 20)

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Capitola Village

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your favorite movies right on

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Santa Cruz, 95060

galleries are open 12-9 pm for First 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Friday viewings.)

Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. For more information call Sue Harris Second Saturdays Each Month 2nd Saturday on the Farm or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project email at caller4u@att.net Center at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Last Thursdays each month oin us every 2nd Saturday on the

Private instruction and classes by Check our website and Facebook arrangement. For more information, page for more details. FREE call Michael (831) 239-2247. www.soquelsports.com

Third Sunday of Every Month

Friendship Put to Music!

4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/ Argentene Restarante, 21245 East

Tuesdays

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

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Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Capitola Begonia Festival

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Capitola Twilight Concert Series 6-8 pm, thru August at Esplanade Park

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Peninsula Banjo Band

Saturday September 2 Wings Over Watsonville

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

100 Aviation Way, Watsonville ring the kids down to the

7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose orty-seven years of performing

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Featured Columnist Winter Storm Damage Update

By Zach Friend, County Supervisor 2nd District

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major winter storms, the County is working through the long-term

The two damaged sites on upper state transportation measure and

Road bridge, the repair on Cabrillo There are many more damaged

some will take multiple years to be

the highest priority repairs are within Our state and federal partners are

As always, I appreciate hearing your thoughts. Feel free to call me at 454-2200.

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