Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28

Now the adobe, part of Castro Adobe State Historic Park, with a new roof thanks to Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, will host an open house. Interpreters and docents will be on hand to explain the history.

“We are proud to partner with State Parks to restore and interpret this critical part of Pajaro Valley’s history,” Friends Executive Director Bonny Hawley said. Register at www.thatsmypark.org/castro-blog.

Tuesday July 19

SENIOR FRIENDS WELLNESS CLINIC

1-5 p.m., Chanticleer Veterinary Hospital, 2701 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz In partnership with Chanticleer Veterinary Hospital, the Santa Cruz SPCA will host Dr. Jean’s Senior Friends Fund Wellness Day. This is a day of free preventative veterinary care for cats and dogs owned by local seniors 62 and over — by appointment only.

A licensed veterinarian will provide basic exams, vaccinations, flea & tick treatment and microchipping.

Senior pet guardians living on a fixed or low income in Santa Cruz County are eligible.

The Santa Cruz SPCA’s Dr. Jean’s Senior Friends Fund underwrites veterinary care for senior citizens who are unable to provide medical care due to the expense and would otherwise have to give up their companion animal. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated so call the Santa Cruz SPCA, 831-465-5000 x 21 (not the veterinary hospital) to make an appointment for the day.

Thursday July 21

CELEBRATING WILLY ELLIOTT-MCCREA

4:30-8:30 p.m., Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds You are invited to join Second Harvest Food Bank at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, celebrating 50 years serving the community and Willy Elliot-McCrea’s retirement after 44 years. A host of community leaders will be on hand. Dinner and dessert will be served, and a no-host bar available. There will be time during the reception to catch up with old friends and take part in festivities.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities and table purchases, contact Richelle Noroyan at richelle@thefoodbank.org

The Food Bank will host an open house with tours that day. Register at https://give.thefoodbank.org/ ge/50thtour Help fund a legacy project in Willy Elliott-McCrea’s honor, the Community Kitchen at Second Harvest. The goal is $220,000. See https://give.thefoodbank.org/ge/kitchen

Saturday July 23

BOOKS & BREWS LA SELVA BEACH SUMMER FAIR

Saturday July 30

10 a.m.-4 p.m., La Selva Beach Clubhouse & Lawn, 314 Estrella Ave. La Selva Beach Improvement Association and Friends of the La Selva Library present Books & Brews La Selva Beach Summer Fair at La Selva Beach Clubhouse. More than 40 unique art & craft vendors sell handcrafted goods. Huge used book sale. Live music and Watsonville Taiko. Bake sale and prize raffle benefit La Selva CERT. Food trucks S& B and Ate3One plus local microbrews. Free admission! More info: BooksandBrewsLSB@ gmail.com

the Homeless Garden Project’s education and training programs for individuals experiencing homelessness, returns Saturday, July 23, from 4-7:30 p m. at the Natural Bridges organic farm on Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz.

The event will feature vegetarian dishes with vegan options prepared by four local chefs and a keynote speech by James Beard & NAACP Image Award-winning chef Bryant Terry.

His latest book, Black Food, published in 2021, was critically acclaimed. Chefs include Yulanda Santos of Aubergine and Anna Bartolini of La Balena. There will be wine, live music, and a farm tour. Tickets are $175 per person at: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/sustain-supper-registration-345872563147 Public health recommendations for Covid-19 safety for gatherings of this size will be followed.

Bryant Terry

Sunday July 24

50TH WHARF TO WHARF RACE

8:30 a.m., Santa Cruz Wharf (start line in front of Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz) This is a scenic 6-mile race for up to 16,000 runners beginning at the Santa Cruz wharf and finishing at Wharf Road in Capitola, with 45 bands and plenty of spectators along the way.

The awards ceremony is at 10:20 a.m. at the Capitola Bandstand on the Esplanade. Winners receive $4,000.

Many veteran runners carpool and/or park in Capitola. Note that Capitola Village is closed to ALL traffic from 5 am to noon. Free shuttles will run from Capitola back to Santa Cruz until noon, dropping people off at one spot, the Government Center on Ocean Street. Info: 831-475-2196 or email info@wharftowharf.com

Friday July 29

FAIR TRADE & HUMAN TRAFFICKING

11 a.m., Online Seminar The Santa Cruz County Branch of the American Association of University Women will host an educational seminar on the connection between the Fair Trade global movement, child labor and human trafficking at 11 a.m. July 29 on Zoom.

Taryn Lemmon, Fair Trade USA campaigns & communications coordinator, will explain what is Fair Trade, who is affected by it, how it relates to child labor and human trafficking and what happens without Fair Trade.

“This will be a fascinating exploration between Fair Trade, child labor and human trafficking, a connection that is not commonly known by many of us working to end human trafficking,” said AAUW President Mary Ripma. “It will be a real eye-opener for all of us.”

Join the meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82 164069348?pwd=eEZ4TTNtNDYvdklDaC9WTFdGS Up6UT09 Meeting ID: 821 6406 9348 Passcode: 1234 For information, call AAUW at (831) 425-1306.

Saturday July 30

TRUE LOVE CHRISTIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

10 a.m–Sunset, Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road True Love Christian Music Festival is coming to Aptos Village Park.

An unprecedented gathering of Bay Area churches and Christian musicians and songwriters will join with area nonprofits to provide free music, services (and food) to show the love of Jesus by loving our neighbors.

Shuttle buses provided by Monte Vista Christian School will run from Coastlands Church, Resurrection Church and Twin Lakes Church parking lots to Aptos Village Park throughout the event.

SOQUEL PIONEER PICNIC

11:30 a.m., Pringle Grove, 5270 Pringle Lane, Soquel (Off N. Main St.) The Soquel Pioneer & Historical Association announces the 84th annual Soquel Pioneer Picnic at Pringle Grove.

Guest speaker is Bertram C. Izant, whose grandparents moved to Soquel in 1920 and whose father founded Izant Hardware in 1941. He’s the author of “Memories: Glimpses of Santa Cruz and Soquel From Three Pioneer Families.”

There will be music by the Open Hearts String Old Timey String Band, a chance to browse historical photos, meet longtime friends and make new ones, a raffle of items donated by local merchants & residents and coffee from the Ugly Mug. Bring a picnic for your family; suggested donation is $5. www.soquelpioneers.com/. n

Bertram C. Izant

CREATE YOUR OWN SUCCULENT ARRANGEMENT

10-11 a.m., UC Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden, Watsonville Join UC Master Gardeners Stephanie Kister-Campbell and Barbara Davidge for a hands-on DIY Succulent Arrangement workshop outdoors at UC Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden.

Learn how to put together an attractive arrangement, then create an arrangement to take home.

A hat and layers are recommended. Mask recommended, maintain 6 feet of distance. Attendance is limited. The $30 fee includes all materials. To register, go to mbmg.ucanr.edu

Saturday July 30 Sunday July 31

11TH ANNUAL DOON ART TOUR

11 a.m.– 5 p.m., Various Locations Doon Art 2022, the Bonny Doon studio tour, will take place the final weekend of July.

A total of 29 artists open their studios to the public, one weekend only. There will be paintings, drawings, watercolors, clay, sculpture, ceramic tile art, fused glass & bead jewelry, photography, plein air oils, painted wood panels, wood block prints, hand-blown art glass, carpet bags, mystery novels, hand-made violins, handmade books, hand-turned wooden bowls and leather furniture. Admission is free.

Visit the studios and meet the artists from this unique area in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Over the last 10 years, our artists have opened their studios to the public during the last weekend in July.

Adventure down the roads less traveled, above the fog & ocean, to where the wild things are. Hidden within the majestic redwood forests of Bonny Doon you will discover the wonderful art created in this quiet and peaceful environment. For a list of artists & a map, see http://www.doonarttour.com/ index.html

Sunday July 31 | Aug. 14

ART AT THE BEACH

11 a.m. to 5 p.m., City of Capitola Beach On these Sundays, there will be booths with quality artwork including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and mixed media from local artists. If you arrive early, you may be serenaded by the impromptu ukulele players. n