Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28

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,

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.

Kiley comes from Granite Bay and has three siblings. He graduated from Harvard and became a high school English teacher in South Central Los Angeles, where he started an award-winning speech and debate team.

Next he graduated from Yale Law School, joined a private law firm in California, then became a deputy attorney general working on cases involving convicted felons. The past three years, the BBQ has sold out. Tickets are $40 per person or $100 for a family (2 adults with children). To buy, see https://santacruzrepublicans.com/upcoming-events/ MAINE LOBSTER DRIVE-THROUGH FUNDRAISER 1-5 p.m., Elks Lodge, 121 Martinelli St., Watsonville The Watsonville Rotary Foundation has revamped its Maine Lobster Feast Fundraiser after taking a year off due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

This year, you can pick up a fully-cooked, take-out fresh Maine lobster dinners with all the fixings — shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, artichoke, baguette — to enjoy at home.

Cost is $85 per dinner; advance ticket sales only. Dessert and wine available for an additional charge. Call or email Kelly at (425) 241-9010 or kejelly128@gmail.com by Aug. 16. Proceeds go to nonprofits serving Pajaro Valley children and teens at risk.

Saturday August 21 Sunday August 22

to 5 p.m. Sunday. Parking will be at Scotts Valley High School, 555 Glenwood Drive.

Saturday includes a special event: a “car cruise” coming to the festival from the Boardwalk starting at 8 a.m. and the Cops ‘N Rodders car show at 9 a.m. Awards will be presented at 2 p.m.

More than 75 artists will show their painting, photography, jewelry, metal, wood, glass and mixed media, ceramics, sculpture, soaps, fiber art, furniture, candles, clothing, handbags and hats, plus artisan jams.

Food vendors are: Aroma Concession tri-tip sandwiches and garlic fries, Nomad Momo Tibetan dumplings, Pono Hawaiian Food Truck (Holopono), California Corn, Taquizas Gabriel, PANA Venezuelan food truck, Ānuenue Juice California 100% organic, Ashby Confections chocolate, Indonesia Satay, Aunt LaLi’s Treats, Sauceyz tacos, burgers, wraps and Brussels sprouts,Il Biscotto, Steve’s Shave Ice and Mattia Pizza. Eight local breweries and 14 local wineries will pour. Admission is free. Pre-order wine tickets before 6 p.m. Aug. 20 in kits for $25 or $40, business or family group tasting kit, $200, or single drink tickets for $3 each. Details: https://www. svartfestival.com/information/

Tuesday August 24

CAPITOLA SOROPTIMISTS 4-5:30 p.m., Olive Garden, 3400 Clares St., Capitola Soroptimist International of Capitola by-the-Sea will offer updates on ushering for Santa Cruz Shakespeare, launching the 2022 Live Your Dream awards and strategic planning for new fiscal year activities at their next meeting.

The meeting is free and open to the public.

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.

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

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 magician Frank Thurston, Stilt Circus, Kevin K, 5-9 p.m. nightly; and Racing Pigs and Pedal Tractors daily.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Adult and seniors, $10; children 6-11 $5; kids 5 and under are free. See https://tickets.montereycountyfair.com/p/tickets.

Seniors 62 and up, military and veterans with IDs get in free noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2. To RSVP, go to www.montereycountyfair.com. Parking on the fairgrounds through Gate 8 is $20 or at the Monterey Pines Golf Course Driving Range, $15. Parking tickets must be purchased in advance.

Tuesday August 31

SKIRT STEAK FUNDRAISER 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 75 Sakata Lane, Watsonville Cal Giant Foundation is sponsoring a grilled skirt steak fundraiser, with proceeds to support local nonprofits.

The meal, which costs $20, includes salad, garlic bread, fresh berries and dessert. Order at foundation@ calgiant.com or call 831-728-1773. Pre-pay via Venmo, PayPal, or with credit card, cash or check.

Wednesday September 15 thru Sunday September 19

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