COMMUNITY CALENDAR Soroptimist International of Capitola-by-the-Sea is a global volunteer organization providing women and girls with access to education and training to achieve economic empowerment. For information see www.facebook.com/sicapitola, or www. best4women.org or email info@best4women.org.
DATED EVENTS Thursday August 19 CLASS OF 1953 REUNION Noon-6 p.m., Best Western Seacliff Inn, 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos Watsonville High School’s class of 1953 is holding its 68-year reunion, with the theme “One for the Road.” Attendees are welcome to bring photos, memorabilia and stories. Local historian Mas Hashimoto will speak on “Why did it take me 40 years to get out of WHS?” Tickets are $40. Checks payable to WHS Class of 1953 Reunion should be mailed to Frank Herring, Chair, P.O. Box 2038, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. A limited number of rooms is available for attendees. For reservations, call 1-831-688-7300. For questions, email Hashimoto at hashi79@sbcglobal.net or call 831-722-6859.
Thursday August 19 DROP-IN VACCINATION CLINIC 3-7 p.m., Watsonville Family YMCA, 27 Sudden St., Watsonville Watsonville Family YMCA will host a free drop-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic, offering the two-shot Moderna and the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccines, courtesy of the CCVNA of Monterey County. No appointment is needed. Teen memberships at the Y are free through October for any youths 12-18 who get vaccinated. There will be a raffle of a two-month family membership if a family member gets vaccinated and YMCA swag for anyone who gets vaccinated. For information, call (831) 757-4633 or go to centralcoastymca.org.
Sunday August 21 PARKS & REX POOL PARTY Noon-4 p.m., Simpkins Family Swim Center, 979 17th Ave., Santa Cruz The Santa Cruz County Parks Department and the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter invite families and their dogs to eat, drink, play and swim at the 6th annual Parks & Rex Pool Party. Dogs are invited for a dip in the warm-water pool during this fund-raiser for youth recreation and animal welfare programs. Familes can enjoy inner tubes, Wibit inflatable play apparatus, stand-up paddleboards, and have a chance to win raffle prizes. Wine and local craft beer from Humble Sea Brewing Co. will be available. Ticket sales are limited; pre-register to guarantee a spot at www. scparks.com or at the Swim Center. Tickets cost $15/adult, $5/child; $5 more on day of the event. Free for kids 3 and under, and dogs. MEET KEVIN KILEY Noon-4 p.m., Corralitos Grange Hall, 165 Little Corral Way, Watsonville The Santa Cruz County Republican Party plans a family BBQ which will feature guest speaker Kevin Kiley, 36, the Republican assemblyman who has represented the 6th District, Placer, Sacramento, and El Dorado counties since 2016 and is running to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in the Sept. 14 recall election. Kiley, vice-chair of the Education Committee, declined a pay raise granted in 2021, and has introduced legislation to end special perks like the private DMV office for state lawmakers and their staff. He is the author of a 200-page ebook, “Recall Gavin: The Most Corrupt Governor in the Nation,” focusing on the results from his policies. The son of a doctor and a special education teacher,
Thursday August 26 BETTER OPTIONS FOR BLADDER LEAKAGE 5:30-6:30 p.m., Dignity Health Online Seminar Dignity Health presents a free community webinar, “Better Options for Bladder Leakage.” Speakers are Dr. Caitlin Lim, DO, a urologist, and Vanessa Hemingway, MS, MFA, OTR, CLT-LANA, pelvic floor therapist. Register at: Dignityhealth.org/Dominican/PEP
Monday August 30
13TH ANNUAL TESTICLE FESTIVAL Saturday August 28 3-7 p.m., Estrada Deer Camp, 140 Hazel Dell Rd, Watsonville The Testicle Festival, put on by the Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee of the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau, will feature the “No Respect!” band, known for a wide range of songs from rock n’ roll to Latin. Local chef Loretta Estrada will prepare Rocky Mountain oysters; firefighter Derek Witmer will barbeque chicken. The price, which includes the Rocky Mountain oysters and chicken barbeque dinner, is $50 for adults, $20 for children 5-12 and free for children under 5. There will be a raffle, live and silent auction and horseshoe contest for adults and children. Loretta Estrada and crew prepare the Rocky Mountain Oysters The popular “It’s All in the Sauce” Contest will take place. Attendees can vote on their favorite accompaniment for Rocky Mountain oysters. For information, visit www.Agri-Culture.us, or buy tickets on www.eventbrite.com (search for “Testicle Festival” in Watsonville). ••• Top Photo: In past years, the Testicle Festival has attracted an all-ages crowd.
RECALL REGISTER DEADLINE The deadline to register for the Sept. 14 governor recall vote is Aug. 30. Visit votescount.us to do so. If you miss that deadline you must use same-day registration, register in person Sept. 14 at the county Election office or a voting center, and your ballot will be conditional until the voter registration is processed. To find your polling place, see https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place/
Friday September 3 thru Monday September 6
MONTEREY COUNTY FAIR CONCERTS 7:30 p.m. Fri-Sun / 4 p.m. Mon., Monterey County Fair & Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road The 86th Annual Monterey County Fair returns and announces live music concerts at the Payton Stage: Left of Center — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3 Journey Revisited — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4 The Money Band — 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5 Samz School of Rock — 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6 ••• This year’s fair theme is “Fair Fun in 2021.” Acts include Kiley comes from Granite Bay and has three siblings. He to 5 p.m. Sunday. Parking will be at Scotts Valley High magician Frank Thurston, Stilt Circus, Kevin K, 5-9 p.m. graduated from Harvard and became a high school English School, 555 Glenwood Drive. nightly; and Racing Pigs and Pedal Tractors daily. teacher in South Central Los Angeles, where he started an Saturday includes a special event: a “car cruise” Tickets must be purchased in advance. Adult and award-winning speech and debate team. coming to the festival from the Boardwalk starting at 8 seniors, $10; children 6-11 $5; kids 5 and under are free. Next he graduated from Yale Law School, joined a private a.m. and the Cops ‘N Rodders car show at 9 a.m. Awards See https://tickets.montereycountyfair.com/p/tickets. law firm in California, then became a deputy attorney will be presented at 2 p.m. Seniors 62 and up, military and veterans with IDs get general working on cases involving convicted felons. More than 75 artists will show their painting, phoin free noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2. To RSVP, go to tography, jewelry, metal, wood, glass and mixed media, www.montereycountyfair.com. The past three years, the BBQ has sold out. Tickets are $40 per ceramics, sculpture, soaps, fiber art, furniture, candles, person or $100 for a family (2 adults with children). To buy, see Parking on the fairgrounds through Gate 8 is $20 or at the clothing, handbags and hats, plus artisan jams. https://santacruzrepublicans.com/upcoming-events/ Monterey Pines Golf Course Driving Range, $15. Parking Food vendors are: Aroma Concession tri-tip tickets must be purchased in advance. MAINE LOBSTER DRIVE-THROUGH FUNDRAISER sandwiches and garlic fries, Nomad Momo Tibetan 1-5 p.m., Elks Lodge, 121 Martinelli St., Watsonville dumplings, Pono Hawaiian Food Truck (Holopono), Tuesday August 31 The Watsonville Rotary Foundation has revamped its California Corn, Taquizas Gabriel, PANA Venezuelan SKIRT STEAK FUNDRAISER Maine Lobster Feast Fundraiser after taking a year off food truck, Ānuenue Juice California 100% organic, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 75 Sakata Lane, Watsonville due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Ashby Confections chocolate, Indonesia Satay, Aunt This year, you can pick up a fully-cooked, take-out fresh LaLi’s Treats, Sauceyz tacos, burgers, wraps and Brussels Cal Giant Foundation is sponsoring a grilled skirt steak fundraiser, with proceeds to support local nonprofits. Maine lobster dinners with all the fixings — shrimp, sausage, sprouts,Il Biscotto, Steve’s Shave Ice and Mattia Pizza. The meal, which costs $20, includes salad, garlic corn, potatoes, artichoke, baguette — to enjoy at home. Eight local breweries and 14 local wineries will pour. bread, fresh berries and dessert. Order at foundation@ Cost is $85 per dinner; advance ticket sales only. Dessert Admission is free. Pre-order wine tickets before 6 p.m. Aug. and wine available for an additional charge. Call or email Kelly 20 in kits for $25 or $40, business or family group tasting kit, calgiant.com or call 831-728-1773. at (425) 241-9010 or kejelly128@gmail.com by Aug. 16. $200, or single drink tickets for $3 each. Details: https://www. Pre-pay via Venmo, PayPal, or with credit card, cash or check. Proceeds go to nonprofits serving Pajaro Valley children and svartfestival.com/information/ Wednesday September 15 teens at risk.
Saturday August 21 Sunday August 22
thru Sunday September 19
Tuesday August 24
CAPITOLA SOROPTIMISTS 4-5:30 p.m., Olive Garden, 3400 Clares St., Capitola SCOTTS VALLEY ART WINE & BEER FESTIVAL Soroptimist International of Capitola by-the-Sea will Begins 10 a.m. each day, Siltanen Community Park, SV offer updates on ushering for Santa Cruz Shakespeare, The Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival returns after a launching the 2022 Live Your Dream awards and strategic year’s hiatus and moves to a new location. planning for new fiscal year activities at their next meeting. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. The meeting is free and open to the public.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR Opens Noon Wed.-Fri. / 10 a.m. Sat. & Sun., Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East Lake Ave., Watsonville For information about fair entry guides and education days see https://www.santacruzcountyfair.com/ To volunteer, go online at https://www.santacruzcountyfair.com/fair-time/general-info/volunteer n
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