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the Federal Transportation Administration of the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County and has been 100% volunteer
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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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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
The
groundbreaking
marks
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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
but they are open to anyone who feels they
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grams for job training and personal growth
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
For more details, and to make a ressaid Susan C a r p e n t e r,
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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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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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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
open to the entire Santa Cruz County -
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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SANTA CRUZ — inspiring
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
and rising water levels push the team to in the Nakani Mountains to the Solomon
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mountain ranges with nothing but their mountain bikes and enough food to
try to perform the aerial stunt of a lifetime La Liste
the most interesting peaks to ride in the
Bearcam Media Aptos Times / August 15th 2017 / 11
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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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Susan “Susie” Werts receiving her Daughters of the American Revolution national conservation award left): Holly, Susan, Kellen and husband Greg Werts.
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hearts and minds of students, parents and
OSTIONES
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A devoted mother of three and pas-
servation Medal on May 20, 2017 at the
Full Bar, 50+ Tequilas, Santa Cruz Mountain Wines
Ocean View, Lunch & Dinner Daily, Reservations Suggested 21 Seascape Village, Aptos 831-662-9000 14 / August 15th 2017 / Aptos Times
Fine Dining Mexican Style Photo Credit Erin Borla (Nugget Newspaper)
www.palapasrestaurant.com
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
SALINAS —
in Salinas or at other sites in Santa Cruz was needed to meet the demands of our The building is more modern, safer, more -
emony with Monterey Peninsula Chamber Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo
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
Salinas (831) 423-8611 http://www.ccgoodwill.org
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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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
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answers to your Medicare questions by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
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To be eligible for home health ser-
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aides like bathing, dressing, and using
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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. Brandpoint Media
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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
As long as seniors are still able to best friends with them to their new Brandpoint Media
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“SCCB” from page 15 the top ten performing banks in the state
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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. Aptos Times / August 15th 2017 / 19
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
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Facts About Strokes That Could Save Your Life
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4. Keep it positive
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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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Triclosan & Antibacterial Soaps Dear EarthTalk — Wanda Caravan, Hartford, CT
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tissues like skin — and therefore many hormones that regulate metabolism, sleep and mood, as well as growth and devel-
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provides
real-time
travel
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more travel information options while using making travel easier and safer for all of through more data and a thorough
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2011, with an Android app released in August of last year and an iOS version
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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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Drying the last bits dried herbs are used California bay -
are available when their fresh versions Lots
of
throughout
herbs purposes, does not mean that it should
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through the warmth English Lavender
now as most happen to be ready about -
might suggest substituting less than half
As the name suggests, California bay
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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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Friday October 27 90th Annual Awards Dinner & Auction
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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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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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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
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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.
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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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Ct, Aptos uest speaker Superintendent
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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
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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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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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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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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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twinkling overhead and the smell
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
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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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The two damaged sites on upper state transportation measure and
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