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Capitola A rt & Wine F e stival 4 37th Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival 4 Gourmet Cuisine 6 Poster Artist, Andrea Garve 8 Cheers to The Mermaid 8 Local Artisans Marketplace 10 Entertainment Schedule 11 Thank You For Your Support!

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16 2019 Artist Sneak Preview

Capitola B each F e stival 18 Light Up Capitola 18 Fishing Derby 20 Sand Sculpture Contest 20 Sand Sculpture Tips 22 Always Something to Celebrate 24 2019 Committee 25 Presidents Letter 25 Little Wharf 3 Miler 26 Chalk Art On The Sea Wall 27 Looking Back 27 Poster Artist Shané Mann 28 Schedule of Events

29 Horseshoes in The Sand 30 Lighted Nautical Parade 34 Capitola & Soquel History

Central C oast A dventure s 36 Central Coast Adventures 38 Summer Happenings 42 History of Brown Ranch 40 Summer Happenings

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The Official Capitola Summer Festivals Program & Summer Activities Guide 2019

PUBLISHER/EDITOR | Patrice Edwards DESIGNER/ILLUSTRATOR | Jim Johnson PRODUCTION | Maya Tabasz, Cathe Race MEDIA CONSULTANTS | Don Beaumont, Teri Huckobey PHOTOS | Capitola Beach Festival Committee, Capitola Soquel Chamber of Commerce, Daubenbis Family, Capitola History Museum, Laurie Hill, James Stanton, Neil Simmons and Teresa Green The Official Capitola Summer Festivals Program & Summer Activities Guide 2019 is a publication of the Times Publishing Group Inc.­located at 9601 Soquel Dr. Aptos, CA 95003.

Entire contents © 2019 by Patrice Edwards. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in any form is prohibited without publisher’s written permission.

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troll the Festival with friends and family, sipping exceptional wines from 22 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries while admiring the artistic talents of over 160 fine artists. Sway to the rock n roll sounds of The Lost Boys featuring James Durbin, and funky grooves from Extra Large, among other live music performances, while taking in the ocean breeze and breathtaking view of the Monterey Bay. Enjoy tantalizing cuisine from the Food Court, sample treats and handcrafted creations in the Local Artisans Marketplace. Relax while the kids create a masterpiece of their own in the Kids Art & Juice Festival. Be inspired by local dance groups. Kids of all ages will be fascinated by street performances

GOURMET CUISINE Folks are sure to get hungry while exploring the Festival, and there will be plenty of tasty options to tempt the palate! Capitola Village is filled with fabulous restaurants to satisfy every taste, and the Festival food court, located on Monterey Avenue, showcases outstanding Festival fare from around the county including local food trucks. When hunger strikes, there’s something satisfying for everyone!

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from The Great Morgani and The Surfing Magician. And if that isn’t enough, Capitola Village is filled with restaurants for every taste, and charming boutiques to satisfy a shopper’s dream. Art, wine, music and gourmet cuisine in the enchanting beach-side setting of Capitola Village…summer’s last hurrah, and truly a weekend in paradise! Admission free! Hours: Sat, Sept 14, 10am – 6pm, Sun, Sept 15, 10am – 5pm. Free parking and shuttle at Capitola Mall on 41st Ave in the former Sears parking lot. Shuttle runs Sat, 9:30am – 8pm, Sun, 9:30am – 7pm. Free bike valet parking at the Festival. More info at capitolaartandwine.com

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POSTER ARTIST The beginning of all Andrea’s acrylic paintings start in an intuitive style that allows her the freedom to just let go. It’s a spontaneous expression that is playful and fun, while meditative at the same time. It is only near the end of her painting process that the story comes to life with a realistic image. Whether it’s a beach scene, pretty florals or an animal motif there is one thing in common – color. Her tagline is “Creating smiles through colorful art”. Andrea works with colors that make her happy, reminiscent of the beauty that is all around us. Just every day simple beauty. Orange and pink, turquoise and red. Colors that are all around us and magical when painted together.

Andrea lives in Aptos with her husband, 3 teenage boys and yellow lab, Scout. When she’s not in her art studio you can find her at the beach which provides her with an endless source of wonder and inspiration.

After receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts at SUNY Oswego, Andrea had a fulfilling career as a Creative Director in corporate America but recently left that world to pursue her dream of working full time as an artist. She felt it was a true calling and has never looked back. Now she is busy showing her work throughout

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the Bay Area at art festivals, creating unique commission pieces, as well as producing a retail product line that can also be found on her Etsy store as well as in local Santa Cruz shops. She also teaches painting, art journaling and vision board classes to kids and adults in her art studio.

Visit Andrea at her booth on the Esplanade at the Capitola Art & Wine Festival and pick up a signed 2019 poster.

Follow Andrea on Instagram @andreagarveyart and Facebook: Andrea Garvey Art Visit her website www.andreagarvey.com

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bit of history‌ a mermaid graced the very first Festival glass back in 1987, however swam away shortly after. Local painter and Festival artist, Maia Negre, recreated the original Festival logo, bringing the mermaid back to life and returning her to her place of honor. Wine tasting requires purchase of the 2019 Festival Glass ($12) and Tasting Tokens ($1 each) available in Glass & Token booths throughout the Festival. Tastings vary from 2-4 tokens. Must be 21+ years of age to purchase glass, tokens, and to wine taste.

LOCAL ARTISANS MARKETPLACE Capitola Mercantile Parking Lot Be sure to visit the Local Artisans Marketplace located behind the Capitola Mercantile building with entrances on Esplanade and San Jose Avenue where you will find locally handcrafted creations including handwoven baskets, soaps, candles, body care products, beeswax products, eco-friendly goods, reclaimed wood crafts, artisan jams and mustards, balsamic and olive oils, pastries, handmade artisan chocolates, organic fresh roasted coffee, probiotic beverages, and more.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! The Capitola Art & Wine Festival is a community event, and the number one fundraiser supporting the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, as well as local nonprofit school and community groups that assist with set-up, recycling, break-down, and more. This year proceeds will benefit the

Soquel High Music Foundation, Soquel High Sports Foundation, Harbor High Leadership Team, Pacific Collegiate Dance Fusion Team, UnChained – Canines Teaching Compassion, Capitola Police Explorers, and more.

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Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah… whatever your pleasure, you can sip and stroll your way through the Festival. Peruse beautiful works of art and listen to great music while enjoying the exceptional wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains. With 22 exceptional wineries in one location, deciding which to taste is your only challenge.

Purchase a 2019 Festival Wine Glass ($12) from one of the six Glass & Token Booths conveniently located throughout the Festival. Tasting tokens are $1 each, with wine tastings varying between 2 – 4 tokens depending on the wine of your choosing.

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WINE TASTING Must be 21+. Wine tasting requires puchase of 2019 Festival Glass ($12) and Tasting Tokens ($1 each). Wine tasting requires 2 – 4 tokens per tasting, depending on selected tastings.

BEACH & VILLAGE PARKING LOTS ON CAPITOLA AVENUE Memorial weekend through mid-September, the City of Capitola offers a free beach shuttle from the Beach and Village Parking Lots located behind City Hall at 420 Capitola Avenue. Parking Lots can be accessed from Capitola Avenue, Bay Avenue and Monterey Avenue. Free shuttle operates 10 AM – 8 PM and drops off in Capitola Village. Parking costs $0.50 an hour with no time limit in the designated parking lot. The pay stations accept cash, debit cards and credit cards. Meters run from 8 AM to 8 PM.

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Visit www.capitolartandwine.com or call Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce (831) 475-6522 for more information.

CAPITOLA MALL PARKING & SHUTTLE Park in the former Sears parking lot at the Capitola Mall on 41st Avenue and ride the FREE shuttle to the Festival. Capitola Mall shuttle drops off at the Stockton Avenue Festival entrance.

Shuttles run approximately every 20 minutes. Saturday, September 14: 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM; and Sunday, September 15: 9:30 AM to 7 PM. Visit www. capitolartandwine. com or call Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce (831) 475-6522 for more information.

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Christy Aloysi & Scott Graham - Glass

Brittany Costanzo - Painting

Elaine Hyde - Glass

David Collins & Sabine Schran Collins - Jewelry

Andrea Dana McCullough Ceramics

James Kachler - Ceramics

Marlena Telfer - Sculpture

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Carol Davis - Mosaics

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LIGHT UP CAPITOLA Join us September 28 and 29 for the 2nd Annual Capitola Beach Festival. This year’s theme is “Light Up Capitola”

on Saturday. Saturday night we will “light up” the Soquel creek with a Lighted Nautical Parade.

We offer family friendly and free activities: Sand Sculpture Contest, Concert in the Park, Chalk Art on the Seawall, Horseshoes Tournament in the Sand, Fishing Derby on Capitola Wharf, and Rowboat Races on Soquel Creek. We are again partnering with Wharf to Wharf for a 3 mile fun run

Please come to Capitola Beach and join in the activities.

Dance, play in the sand, fish, row a boat, and watch the parade. Build a float for the Lighted Nautical Parade.

Join our volunteers and help make it all happen.

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FISHING DERBY -by Ernie Tavella

The Fishing Derby joined the Begonia Festival in 1967. From the very beginning, the Fishing Derby captured the imagination of young and old and became a vital part of the Capitola Begonia Festival. The excitement of landing a fish, no matter its size, is still one of the true pleasures of the Fishing Derby.

The excitement starts with early Sunday morning sign up and builds with fish counts and weights throughout the event.

Awards in several age brackets go for the most fish, biggest fish and smallest fish. Join the fun, its free!

The Fishing Derby team would like to recognize the long standing support and involvement of Ed Burrell and the entire staff of the Capitola Boat and Bait Company for helping make the Fishing Derby a success.

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SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST -by Marcia Yallech

Capitola Sand Sculpture Contest will be held on Saturday, September 28th. Registration is free of charge. Sign up anytime on our webpage capitolabeachfestival.com or at Capitola Beach starting at 8am. Judging will begin at 12 noon with award ceremony around 1pm. You must be present to win. Sand sculptures are spread along the beach from the Capitola Pier down to the jetty on the other side of the beach. You will see all types of sculptures ranging in size and shape. Plaques are awarded in five categories: small group, large group, one adult one child, 9-14 and under 8 with one overall Grand Prize Winner.

enjoy the family friendly event on Capitola Beach. It brings lots of different people together and we all can celebrate and enjoy watching the creations take shape. Craig French, former Lifeguard in Capitola, was the person who started it back in 1971 and since then the sand sculpture contest has been a popular family event at the Begonia Festival. This year will mark its second year of being part of the new Capitola Beach Festival. We look forward to carrying on this tradition at Capitola Beach for years to come.

The rules are: Have appropriate subject matter, building can be up to 20 x 20 feet. All objects used must be natural (not manmade) material found on a beach, ie. seaweed, drift wood, shells, pebbles and feathers. Forms may be used in the construction but must be removed prior to judging. For more information you can contact Marcia Yallech, event chair at marciayallech@gmail.com.

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SAND SCULPTURE TIPS -by Bill Lewis, a.k.a. Santa Cruz Sand

For several years, Bill Lewis, a talented Santa Cruz sand artist, has surprised Capitola with a special pieces of beach art. Here he provides a few tips for you: ✦✦ Tools: Shovels, buckets, trowels, scoops, plastic utensils, brushes, water sprayers, rakes, bare hands, etc. Be safe, educate children, and watch where you step. ✦✦ Basic steps: Stake out your area, pour lots of water on the ground, make a big pile of sand in the rough shape of your design, throw more water on top, add detail from the top down, smooth the surface with brushes, outline the sculpture at ground level, and smooth the sand around it.

Then take photos, talk with judges and admirers, and go to the officials table to see who's won!

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✦✦ Watch out for high tide (5.4) at 11 am Saturday Sept. 28. Protect your work from the waves! ✦✦ If the sand isn't doing what you want, it is probably too dry. ✦✦ Sand wants to be flat or in a pyramid shape.

Building high or vertical is the difficult part. ✦✦ Planning ahead is part of the process.

Get images or models of what you want to make. Making drawings or a clay sculpture is great practice. ✦✦ Have fun!

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ALWAYS SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE -by Frank Perry, Curator, Capitola Historical Museum Festivals have been a tradition in Capitola for over seventy years.

Best known is the Begonia Festival, which ran from 1952 to 2017, but it was preceded by two other festivals less well known today.

to 10,000 people for the early festivals to 15,000 to 20,000 people for the later ones. The final (2017) festival may have reached 30,000.

With the end of World War II in 1945, the popularity of Capitola as a beach resort began to rise again along interest in holding festivals to attract more visitors.

The festival was always much more than the nautical parade. A wide variety of associated activities were tried through the years, with varying degrees of success. There were pie eating contests, skateboard races, music competitions, diaper derbies, surfing contests, and sailboat races. During its first twenty years, an annual Begonia Festival "Queen" was also chosen, usually a local high school girl.

The first of these post-war celebrations was the "Gay Nineties" festival of June 26-27, 1948. At that time, "Gay Nineties" was a popular term for the 1890s, it supposedly being a particular happy period of American history.

The celebration was hosted by the local Lions Club and began with a Saturday evening costume ball at the Capitola Ballroom (located where Esplanade Park is today). The following morning young boys competed in an "apple box derby," coasting down the Monterey Avenue hill to see who was the fastest. This was followed by a grand parade through town featuring Reba Waterson, recently-crowned as "Miss California." Later in the afternoon there was a bicycle race, followed by an evening rollerskating party. The events raised money for local youth programs, and the festival was repeated in 1949.

The summer of 1950 saw the first of the Capitola Water Fantasy celebrations. The event was the brainchild of Peggy Slatter Mathews, who was a prize-winning swimmer, swimming teacher, and skilled event organizer. The Water Fantasy included musical performances, swimming races, demonstrations, and, starting in 1952, floats on Soquel Creek decorated with begonia blossoms.

At that time Capitola was the begonia capital of the world, with three local, family-owned nurseries that bred new varieties and produced tubers and plants for sale. The 1952 nautical parade was later recognized as the beginning of the Capitola Begonia Festival, even though it wasn't actually called that until 1954.

While the Water Fantasy lasted only five years, the sixty-five years of Begonia Festivals could fill a book, and they have. On the occasion of the 40th festival in 1992, historian Carolyn Swift chronicled the festival up to that time.

The Begonia Festival was usually held around Labor Day and always drew huge crowds. Estimates of crowd size were always just guesses, but ranged from 5,000

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One of the longest running associated events was the sand sculpture contest, which started in 1971. Due to its popularity, it now continues as part of the Capitola Beach Festival. As the name implies, it is more than just sand castles. Participants get creative, sculpting animals, fishes, monsters, people, ships, and just about everything imaginable.

Another long-running festival is the Capitola Art and Wine Festival.

The idea for this event was hatched in the early 1980s by several local artists, including Barbara Reding, who had a gallery in Capitola Village. The first one was in June, 1982, but a few years later it was moved to September where it remains today. The idea was to showcase work by local artists and craftspeople as well as wine from local vintners. Like many such events, it began small but grew quickly. Over 150 artists and 22 wineries are expected to be participating in 2019.

With the new Capitola Beach Festival, the rich tradition of Capitola festivals continues, making memories for young and old.

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MISSING BEGONIAS? -by Laurie Hill

Worth Brown and Graham Milne in Begonia Fields

When the 4th generation of the Capitola Brown Ranch Family retired from commercially growing begonias and their begonia stock moved East to the PanAmerican Seed Company, Capitola lost its acres of spectacular blossoms for its beloved Begonia Festival.

Now, if you want to see a begonia festival you will need to travel to Belgium for their Belgium Carpet (August 13-16, 2020) or to Ballarat Australia in early March. In 1990 the Ballarat Begonia Festival was declared Capitola’s “sister festival”.

During the final Capitola Begonia Festival we met Graham Milne, a begonia judge from New Zealand. His group, the Auckland Begonia Circle, shares helpful hints on growing begonias from tuber, cuttings,

and seed. Milne shared with his New Zealand growers a 16 page - full color spread about his visit and said he was stunned by what Capitola did with the blossoms.

In early September Willard Schwartz and I will again hang our backyard grown begonias at 331 Capitola Avenue, fronting Michael Lavigne Real Estate.

Soon, the Capitola Arts and Cultural Commission will issue a Call to Artists for a piece of public art in Capitola Village to honor the Capitola Begonia Festival.

Last, every day you can look up and see the begonia decal on nearly every Capitola street sign, a reminder of a time when begonias were a part of landscape of our community.

2019 COMMITTEE Top Left: Laurie Hill, Kim Hogan, Bill Lewis,Teresa Green,Ernie Tavella, Vanessa Reed, Patti Bradley, Thea Luiten Bottom Left: Dave Peyton, Michael Termini, and Mary Tavella.

Not pictured: Mary Beth Cahalen Scott Mcconville Ann Litchfield Neal Savage

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Sheila Anaya Juanita Rodas Rocio Sullivan Cindy Kierrnan

Rodney Wartzok Esther Sylvan Marcia Yallech Meade Fischer

President's Message, Capitola Beach Festival Once again the citizen volunteers of Capitola have come together to present the 2nd annual Capitola Beach Festival and I could not be more pleased.

Everyone had a fantastic time last year with all those attending being vocal about making certain we continue with the newest of Capitola events.

Not only will we have the same great events this year as last like row boat races, sand castles (this year it’s back to Saturday) and horse shoes, but also the newest most exciting addition to our community the lighted float parade. There may still be spaces open for this event so check on our website and sign up. Those who participated last year thoroughly enjoyed it.

Some were former Begonia Festival float builders and they commented how much easier it was to get their float together compared to years previous. This year would be a perfect time for any reluctant float builders to step up and light up the river. It is simple and easy to construct something you and your friends will enjoy and be proud of. What could be better than floating down Soquel Creek on a raft supplied by the festival that you have decorated in your own glowing vision.

This year we have the pleasure of presenting Extra Large on the bandstand for your enjoyment.

Come and dance with us from 4PM till 6PM Saturday.

Seeing our second festival coming together I believe it is safe to say we have given birth to another wonderful Capitola tradition. So, see you all on the last weekend in September for fun, free, family friendly entertainment.

Michael Termini President

LITTLE WHARF 3-MILER -by Scott McConville, Wharf to Wharf On September 28th, 2019, Wharf to Wharf Race, Inc. is producing the 2nd Little Wharf 3-Miler as a part of the 2nd Annual Capitola Beach Festival weekend (formerly the Capitola Begonia Festival).

The festival will kick off on Saturday morning with a point-to-point family fun run/walk starting at the East Cliff Village Shopping Center and run three miles along the Santa Cruz coastline, before finishing in the Capitola Esplanade.

The event serves as a second fundraiser toward the Wharf to Wharf’s mission of supporting youth sports in Santa Cruz County.

All participants receive a Little Wharf 3-Miler hat and Capitola Beach Bag. The 3-mile run/walk is

limited to the first 5,000 registrants.

At last years Little Wharf 3-Miler, over 2,500 participants came out to enjoy the inaugural event, with many walking or jogging together as a family or group.

We encourage you to bring your friends and family out for the fun, and enjoy the final 3 miles of the Wharf to Wharf race course!

All levels, ages and abilities are welcome. Registration information is available online at www.wharftowharf.com.

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ROWBOAT RACES FOR EVERYONE! -by Neal Savage

The Rowboat Races are a series of timed head-to-head races that go up and down Soquel Creek, between the bridge and trestle. Groups of two compete in races for the best time in their age group: Youth 12 and under

Adults 18-30

Juniors 12-17

Masters 31 & Over

There are always a few ringers in older groups seeking revenge from last year’s loss but the highlight is the Youth. Coaxed by parents and siblings into rowboats along with a passenger, the youngsters often take their first ride in a rowboat. The crowds cheer everyone one and there are groans when the boats get caught up in riverside plants or docked boats but it's all still a delight. "Passengers" are there to help the youngest rowers but depending on skill and relationship to the rower they have been described as captain, coach or just ballast. Sibling rivalries

are fueled by the excitement, followed by the battles for intergenerational family honors. Oh, and the spouses battling each other are quite eye opening, but it's all in fun!

Once the rowers figure out they are pulling the oars to go backwards, they think it is easy, but just wait for that first turn.

Pulling the opposite side of where you want to go (backwards) with your coach yelling “encouragement” stresses out even the best of the rowers and the circles entail. This is when many are glad they are only spectators.

The rowboats races are unpredictable in the details but always enjoyable and a crowd favorite.

This is a great event of bow-to-bow competing with circling boats, intra-family feuds, loud laughs and a general great ending to a wonderful summer weekend where cherished memories are made in Capitola, California. Don't miss out, sign up noon – 1:00 Sunday, September 29 at Stockton Bridge! No late entrees. Waivers required, and parents need to sign up children. Races start at 1:00 pm.

CHALK ART ON THE SEA WALL The Chalk Art event has been a child and family favorite for years.

Patti Bradley, event chair said “What a joy it is to see children of all ages work on their colorful creations. I am delighted to continue this well loved event for the Capitola Beach Festival. From pre-schoolers to art school graduates, everyone has a great time illustrating what makes Capitola so special.”

We provide the chalk, a spot on the sea wall, and you provide the inspiration.

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LOOKING BACK:

begonias as the parade’s focal point. Synchronized kayakers started the parade in a campy “Do You Love Me” routine.

-by Laurie Hill, Past President of the Capitola Begonia Festival

Nautical Parade Chair, Thea Luiten, created the Festival Team’s entry “Beach Magic” that included a 6 foot sand castle created by Sandman Bill Lewis and committee volunteers playfully tossing a lighted beach ball.

CAPITOLA BEACH FESTIVAL’S FIRST LIGHTED NAUTICAL PARADE

Team ‘Tola, led by Steve Ciari, captured everyone’s attention with their first place entry “Do you Believe in Magic?” A magician’s top hat and magic wand surprised the crowds with lighted card tricks and a giant margarita glass.

Soquel Creek glistened with the lights of five decorated barges and a fleet of kayakers for Capitola Beach Festival’s first Lighted Nautical Parade as “Capitola Magic” captured the hearts of thousands gathered along the creek, the beach lagoon, Stockton Bridge and at nearby restaurants.

The Parade honored the Capitola Begonia Festival tradition of floating decorated barges on Soquel Creek. The lights replaced

The second place winner “Some of the Magic” by Matt Suess, featured a breaching whale. Triad Electric captured third with their “Tribute to Nicola Tesla” Jack Digby honored ironworkers and the value of apprenticeship programs with his entry “Building Bridges”.

Spectators cheered the Beach Festival’s first efforts and vowed to join the parade fun next year. Festival President, Michael Termini, said “A truly magical night. We just lit up Capitola’s creative genius.”

BEACH FESTIVAL POSTER ARTIST:

Shane’ Mann has over 40 years of experience in the fine arts as an accomplished artist in oil painting, frame work, teaching art classes, and working with art galleries and various art shows in California. She has studied privately with world renown artists like Roberto Lupetti, where she got her start in oil paintings, Portraiture, Still life studies then Landscape and Seascapes and now specializes in Astronomy Oil Paintings. She went to UCSC attaining a graduate degree in Fine Arts and undergraduate study in both Scientific Illustration minoring in Astronomy. Shane’ is well known in the art communities of Santa Cruz and Carmel.

Shane’ has been commissioned by numerous people to paint portraits, historical scenes, landscapes, seascapes and astronomy pieces for people’s homes and businesses in the United States and Europe. Mann said “I love to sit in front of a blank canvas and bring it to life with beauty and form.”

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Sun., September 22nd, 3:00pm8 a.m. in the East Cliff Shopping Center located on East Cliff Drive near 16th Avenue. The course will follow East Cliff Drive to 41st Avenue, onto Opal Cliff Sat., September 28th, Bay Shore Lyric Opera7:30pm - a non-profit organization

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Meet the Artist 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Poster artist Shane’ Mann will sign posters at the entrance to Esplanade Park Rowboat Races 1:00 PM - Finish Registration at the pathway by the Stockton Bridge from NOON until 1 PM. Timed heats on Soquel Creek with two people per boat - We supply the boats!

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HORSESHOES IN THE SAND -by Vanessa Reed

“Horseshoes in the Sand” is a Capitola Beach tradition going back 16 years. The brainchild of Toni Castro, Executive Director of the Capitola Soquel Chamber of Commerce, the popular event was chaired by The Hamby Family for many, many years.

Last year, Capitola started a new tradition. The Capitola Beach Festival is a celebration of Capitola Village, the vivid merchant community, and the activities that bring people together to enjoy the sun and sea.

Despite the event being moved to a new weekend, the 2018 Horseshoe in the Sand saw fantastic weather, and fantastic participation for its first year as part of the new Capitola Beach Festival. We had 30 teams (60 participants), each made up of an amateur and a pro, vying for first place in a double elimination tournament that takes places in front of Zelda’s at the Beach.

There is never a dull moment at the Horseshoe pits, and 2018 was no exception. There were two highlights to the day. The first highlight was when the 2nd place winner (pro division) from 2017 and his teammate won the broken shoe trophy. For those not familiar with Horseshoes – the Broken Shoe Trophy is awarded to the first team to be eliminated. (The irony!) The second highlight was when the team comprised of the youngest contestant and her older brother made it all the way to the semifinals. The young lady carried her team with grace and horseshoe savvy far beyond her 7 years. It was an exciting tournament, lots of fun to watch, and it was great to see so many new and familiar faces.

If you love horseshoes, love beach sports, or are just looking for a fun way to pass the day in the beautiful Capitola sunshine, Horseshoes in the Sand could be just the event for you. Whether you’re an old hand, or have never thrown a shoe in your life, whether you play or prefer to watch and enjoy the excitement from the sidelines, we have something for you.

So invite the family, fill a cooler with your favorite refreshments, and come down to Capitola Beach and see what we’re about.

Horseshoes in the Sand will take place on Sunday, September 2.

Register at Captolabeachfestival. com. Space is limited and registration is free.

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LIGHTED NAUTICAL PARADE -by Thea Luiten, Parade Chair

Imagine a September sunset in Capitola with lighted barges floating on Soquel Creek. Please join us for the 2nd Annual Lighted Barge Nautical Parade, “Light Up Capitola” - Saturday Sept. 28.

Each barge is creatively covered with tiny lights, costumed participants and a story to tell. Emerging from up the creek near the Shadowbrook, they float beneath the historic trestle, pass under Stockton Bridge and circle the beach lagoon.

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sign up. You decorate the barge in lights, submit a short narrative, select the music and perform as your barge floats by judges near Stockton Bridge.

The parade starts at dusk with a flurry of ‘fireflies’ performing their water dance. These kayakers then escort the parade of lighted barges.

Construct your lighting framework at home. On parade day your team gathers creek side to attach the framework and lights to the barge. Join the parade at dusk and be delighted with the watery reflections and cheering crowds as you float down the creek.

Be a part of this unique team building and community event for business colleagues, neighbors, and friends. The Festival committee provides the 8X12 ft. floating barge to the first 10 groups who

For more information and to sign up to decorate a barge call our Nautical Parade Chair 831 239-1611. Or visit our website at capitolabeachfestival.com

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24 David Lyng Real Estate/Amber Melenudo 25 Melinda’s Gluten Free 26 Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap 27 Santa Cruz Apparel 28 Tacos Moreno

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42 Holy Smokes Café & Catering 43 Sushi Market Sprouts SANTA CRUZ 44 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall 45 American Leisure Patio 46 A Tool Shed 47 Cal SUP Outlet 48 Gilda’s Restaurant 49 Lenz Arts 50 Swenson Builders 51 Think Local Santa Cruz SCOTTS VALLEY 52 Heavenly Roadside Café APTOS 53 Aptos Village Square 54 Bailey Property Management 55 Jay Welty Landscaping 56 Laser Hair & Skin Solutions 57 Senior Benefits 58 Sereno Group 59 True Olive Connection WATSONVILLE 60 A-1 Overhead Door 61 California Giant

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Capitola wasn’t always called Capitola. The original settlement grew out of what was then called Soquel Landing. Frederick A. Hihn obtained the land in 1865 from the heirs of rancho grantee Martina Castro. With the help of a ship’s carpenter, Samuel A. Hill, he built a wharf at the mouth of Soquel Creek and called it Soquel Landing. Samuel A. Hall not only built the wharf but also Soquel’s Congregational Church and was the main carpenter on most of the buildings that Hihn developed. The wharf served as an outlet for the produce—mostly potatoes—and lumber grown in the interior. Shipping was successful until 1874 when the railroad was established along the coast. Once the railroad came in, shipping slowed down, and the mills grew quiet.

In 1869, Frederick A. Hihn decided to develop the coast into a resort for tourists. His first lessee was Samuel A. Hall, and the area became known as Camp Capitola. Hihn saw that the landscape that provided refuge from the summer heat could also be profitable. His foresight created the place known now as the oldest seaside resort on the Pacific Coast. Camp Capitola had its grand opening July 4, 1874 and was instantly popular with tourists. Visitors came by car and on the Santa Cruz-Watsonville train year-round to visit Capitola. In 1882 Hihn subdivided lots and built cabins, a livery stable, a skating rink, a theater, a bandstand, and a 30-room hotel. Hotel Capitola, boasting 160 rooms, was built until 1895 to replace the original hotel. Unfortunately, it burned down in 1929. As time went on, a merry-go-round and various arcade games were added to the village charm.

The name “Capitola” was probably given to the resort to commemorate the fact that in 1869 the town of Soquel had invited the government of California to settle there and make its capital in upstairs rooms of Ned Porter’s store. Capitola is “capital” in the Spanish language.

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In the meantime, Soquel was becoming a bustling little town. In 1843, John Daubenbiss arrived in California and built and operated a flour mill in the village of Santa Clara. With John Hames, also a pioneer, he also built a flour mill and a sawmill on Soquel Creek.

He harvested and sold timber for the Commercial Street pier in San Francisco and furnished the lumber and pilings for the long wharf at San Francisco, at the foot of Commercial Street. In 1847 he married Sarah Lard in San Jose and they settled in Soquel.

They moved into their home, which still sits on the hill overlooking Soquel, shortly after it was built in 1867. Daubenbiss stayed in Soquel for the rest of his life and became known as one of the town founders. He is also credited with donating the land for Soquel cemetery and building the first school. John Daubenbiss struck ill and died at his home on February 10, 1896, at the age of 79. He was buried next to his wife and children at their family plot in the Soquel Cemetery down the road.

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In 1912, a group of Soquel women, calling themselves the Soquel Ladies Improvement Club, decided that Soquel needed a public library. They approached William and Mary Porter Sesnon to donate a piece of land in town for the library.

An agreement was reached that the ladies would raise the money for the building and the Sesnons would donate the land and their own architects (the same two who designed the Sesnon house now on the campus of Cabrillo College) to design the building. The money was raised and on October 19, 1912, the first cornerstone was laid. In January of 1913, the doors of the Soquel Memorial Public Library opened to the public. The building was named the Porter Memorial Public Library in honor of Benjamin and Kate Porter, the parents of Mary Porter Sesnon.

The New England-style structure, with its soaring steeple, was organized in 1868 by Joshua and Narcissa Parrish. Coming from Ohio in 1852, they settled in Soquel and soon realized there was no church in town. Narcissa began inviting community women to attend weekly prayer meetings in her home which lead to Miss LuLu Hall, a local schoolteacher, to offer Sunday School in Soquel’s one-room schoolhouse. From the prayer meetings and the Sunday School emerged a “society” that led to the organization of the Congregational Church of Soquel and its ultimate construction in 1870. Joshua and Narcissa donated the land and Samuel A. Hall (who was also Lulu Hall’s father) designed the building and oversaw construction. The church has seen a number of upheavals. In 1955, Soquel Village was flooded when Soquel Creek overflowed its banks and the church was used as a temporary shelter for people in need. In 1967, the historic structure was damaged by an arson fire and restored. When Soquel was flooded again in 1982, the church became a temporary fire station. The earthquake of 1989 knocked the steeple bell from its mounting. The Congregational Church has been the church home for generations of people since has then and just celebrated its 150th anniversary!

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Santa Cruz Harbor hosts thousands of visitors each year. Other anchorages are Capitola Wharf (May 1 to Sept. 30); Moss Landing Marina; Monterey has two Marinas; Monterey Municipal; and Breakwater Cove all within walking distance of excellent restaurants, old Monterey, historic Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Kayaking tours of Elkhorn Slough will take you into one of 17 estuarine reserves in the United States. Elkhorn Slough is home to saltwater, freshwater and marshland wildlife where you will see seals, otters, loons, egrets, pelicans and even small sharks.

Along Monterey Bay there are open coast paddling tours, overnight sea kayaking trips and the thrill of surf kayaking.

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Santa Cruz County has become one of the most popular destinations for paddleboarding. With our breathtaking coastline there are many sights to see when out on the blue water. You never know when you might get a show or a visit from a whale, dolphin, seal, or one of the creatures that live in our ocean.

There are many facilities in Santa Cruz that rent paddle boards and they are always willing to help out if you are a newcomer to the sport. Don’t miss out! Get on a paddleboard and experience the sights our area has to offer!

There are more than 20 recognized hiking trails in Santa Cruz County that traverse the coastline, beaches, mountains and the redwood forests of this unique corner of the Central Coast.

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Summer Happenings IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 2019

CAPITOLA BEACH TWILIGHT CONCERTS

FATHER'S DAY — HATS OFF TO DAD & BREW TRAIN

7TH ANNUAL PLEASURE POINT STREET FAIR

June 5 – August 28 Wednesdays 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The 2019 Twilight Concerts will be held Wednesdays from 6 pm 8 pm June - August. The Concerts are held at the Esplanade Park Bandstand, with the one of largest dance floors around. Bring a picnic or dine at one of our many area restaurants, many of whom sponsor our concerts. Seating is on the lawn, seawall, benches, or the beach. Please bring your low back chairs or picnic blankets.

Warm jackets suggested for cool evenings. No alcohol or dogs in the park or on the beach.

June 16 12-3pm Salute Dad on Father's Day by treating him to a ride on a steam train and lunch. Spicy chicken wings, specialty sausages, tri-tip sandwiches, and lots more will be available at the Chuckwagon BBQ. In addition, Santa Cruz’s famous Humble Sea Brewing Company will be pouring the best local brew. Dad will receive a complimentary engineer's cap with the purchase of a train ticket and any BBQ platter meal. All dads will be entered into a drawing to ride up front with the engineer!

Visit www.roaringcamp.com for more information.

June 22, 11am - 5pm Portola Drive between 41st and 38th Avenues Pleasure Point will be buzzing as the community takes to the street to enjoy the Pleasure Point Street Fair. Admission is free and bike parking will be available. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Live Oak Education Foundation. A total of six local bands will perform a variety of styles of music on two stages including Americana, Blues, Rock, Reggae and Surf Music. www. pleasurepointstreetfair.com

WOODIES ON THE WHARF

6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 8/4 & 8/11 from 11am-5pm Presented by the Capitola Art & Cultural Commission Located in Esplanade Park in Capitola Village Six Sundays throughout the summer from 11am-5pm 2019 dates: 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 8/4 & 8/11. Live music from 2

SANTA CRUZ BEACH BOARDWALK FREE Friday Night Concerts on the Beach Boardwalk June 15 – Aug 30 6:30pm and 8:30pm Rock out to Top 40 bands from the '70s, '80s, and early '90s FREE on the Beach Bandstand! 6:30pm and 8:30pm on the Beach Bandstand. www.beachboardwalk.com

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Saturday, June 22 10am - 4pm Northern California’s largest Woodie show features more than 200 stylish, pre-1952 woodbodied cars. Admission is free!

Music, Woodie goodies and prize drawings will add to the fun. More information is available at www. santacruzwharf.com.

ART AND MUSIC AT THE BEACH IN CAPITOLA

pm-4pm on the Esplanade Park stage. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art & Music at the Beach event taking place six Sundays throughout the summer at Esplanade Park overlooking the Monterey Bay. View and purchase quality artwork including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and mixed media from local artists and enjoy live music on the Esplanade Stage. This family friendly event is free and open to the public.

INDEPENDENCE DAY IN APTOS VILLAGE July 4 7:00am-4:00pm Join us bright and early for a Pancake Breakfast from 7:0010:00am in the Burger parking lot. “World’s Shortest Parade” from 10:00am-12:00pm and then immediately afterward join us at the Aptos Village Park for the Party in the Park featuring local vendors, food, music, and activities till 4:00pm. www. aptoschamber.com

CAPITOLA PLEIN AIR 2019

Capitola Plein Air Returns For The Fifth Annual Art Festival October 30-November 3, 2019!

ARTISTS, REGISTER NOW! This fall, forty professional artists will arrive in Capitola to paint the town…literally! It’s Capitola Plein Air 2019, back for its fifth year! Artists set up their easels on the wharf, shore, and streets of our beautiful town, to paint live for three days. On Sunday, November 3rd you will find hundreds of paintings on display, for sale, and entered into competition. At the exhibition and sale you can take home a piece of Capitola culture and vote for your favorites for the People’s Choice

Award. The first place piece will be purchased by the City of Capitola.

Artists, register by August 1st to paint with us! This is a juried show. More information at capitolapleinair.com. Follow Capitola Plein Air on Facebook.

2 018 First Place winner Artist Wendy Brayton, Petaluma

Easy to find, historical Pleasure Point is located along the stunning cliffs of the Monterey Bay between Santa Cruz and Capitola Village. Enjoy unique boutiques, sidewalkcafes, world class surfing and great places to stay. Family friendly, laid backand fun!

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Summer Happenings IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 2019

SCOTTS VALLEY PARADE AND FIREWORKS July 4 361 Kings Village Rd. Come celebrate July 4th in Scotts Valley! Parade, flyover, fireworks, BBQ, live bands, games, petting zoo, and much more! Activities and food are not included in price of admission. ATM available on site. Visit http://www.scottsvalley. org/ for more information.

WINE PASSPORT CELEBRATION DAYS July 20 12pm - 5pm $75 SC Mountain Winery Association Passports are a great way to experience the Santa Cruz Mountains wine region. Passport holders are welcomed into 50+ wineries throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains. Visit our website at scmwa.com for more information

WHARF TO WHARF RACE July 28 (always the 4th Sunday in July) 8:30 a.m.

A scenic six-mile race with forty live bands, throngs of festive spectators and the coveted Wharf to Wharf Runner T-shirt, awarded only to race finishers! For registration and more information visit www.wharftowharf.com

THE 23RD ANNUAL WATSONVILLE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL August 4 11am - 8pm August 5 11am - 7pm

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This multi-faceted celebration will serve up a menu of strawberry delights, non-stop entertainment, contests, and more. This free admission festival is located in historic downtown Watsonville around the City Plaza on Main, Peck, and Union Streets. For more information visit www. mbsf.com.

ALOHA RACES & POLYNESIAN FESTIVAL August 18 11am - 5pm Santa Cruz Wharf Santa Cruz honors its Hawaiian connections at the 27th Annual Aloha Outrigger Races and Polynesian Festival. A fun day to cheer on friends in the Outrigger Races, delight in island-style music and Polynesian dancing and enjoy a taste of the tropics with "shave ice" and festive drinks.

Vendors line the Wharf with unique items perfectly catered to the Polynesian theme. Sponsored by the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation department and Pu Pu O'Hawaii Outrigger Canoe Club. This annual event is a Santa Cruz classic. FREE! www. cityofsantacruz.com

TEQUILA AND TACO MUSIC FESTIVAL August 24 and 24 1pm - 6pm San Lorenzo Park Join us for two days of fun in the sun! Saturday will showcase top-shelf Tequila sampling, while you enjoy THE BEST gourmet tacos!

Enjoy Live Music,

Margaritas, Craft Beer, and Art and shopping! Tequila Sampling 11:30 am - 3:30 pm SATURDAY ONLY. Tickets available at www. tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com

37TH ANNUAL CAPITOLA ART & WINE FESTIVAL September 14 & 15 Admission free! A fun weekend for the whole family! The Capitola Art & Wine Festival combines Art, Wine, Music, and Food all in charming Capitola Village overlooking the beautiful Monterey Bay. Over 150 fine artists and 21 wineries will participate in this year’s Festival. Please visit www. capitolaartandwine.com for more information.

Skypark 361 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley. We are proud to host more than 50 local and regional craft breweries including Ballast Point, Firestone Walker, Speakeasy, Karl Strauss, Alvarado Street Brewing, and much more. Enjoy a memorable day of drinking some of the best beers around. http://hopnbarley.org

ANNUAL SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR Sept 11-15 The theme for 2019 is “Round Up the Red, White, and Blue!”

Come enjoy festivities, rides, good fair food, and local wares.

Safe, fun and affordable! www. santacruzcountyfair.com

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SAILBOAT RACES

CAPITOLA BEACH FESTIVAL

Santa Cruz Harbor Now through October Each Wednesday night local sailors get out during the early evening to compete and have fun, with the emphasis on fun!

Wednesday Night Races begin at 6:30pm. This is an event that packs the harbor with visitor spectators.

The harbor's restaurants and beach are especially good viewing areas. Watch the sails parade in their full glory against the setting sun. www.santacruzharbor.org

September 28-29 Capitola Village Beach Festival plans to resurrect some key components of its predecessor, the Begonia Festival, such as sand castle building and rowboat contests, a horseshoe tournament, fishing derby, and children’s art events.

New proposed features included replacing begonia-laden floats parading down sunny Soquel Creek with a Saturday night nautical parade illuminated with LED lights. Visit www. capitolavillage.com.

HOP N’ BARLEY BEER FESTIVAL Saturday, July 13 Gate opens at 10 / Beer Tasting at 12-4:30 / Music 12-5

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History

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After retiring from the car and buggy business, due to health issues and economic devastation from the 1906 earthquake, James A. Brown founded the Brown Ranch in 1911. Initially Mr. Brown planted several acres of different types of berries. He eventually became interested in the culture of various flower bulbs. By 1916, James was growing more than 40 acres of freesias, gladiolas, montbretias, tulips, and tuberose on newly acquired ground in the Capitola area. The Brown Ranch also decided to start a dairy and purchased a registered herd of Guernsey cattle in 1917. The Guernsey dairy flourished, and Moo Cow ice cream, candy, and milk were distributed in their own regional retail stores. Through contracts with the Southern Pacific Railroad, Dollar Line Cruise Ships, Panama Pacific, Matson Australian Lines and others, the reputation of Moo Cow milk and ice cream grew to even reach distribution in the Republic of Panama.

At the peak of the dairy’s popularity in 1931, more than 9,000 visitors came to the company’s annual October Open House in Capitola. Always aware of advertising opportunities, the first Miss California was also photographed at the Brown Ranch alongside the dairy’s prize milk cow. Expanding the bulb business, James built 24,000 sq. ft. of glass house and seven acres of lath house in 1924 for

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the propagation of tuberous begonias and gloxinias. Obtaining Begonia bulbs from Germany, who bragged of ‘the best flowers’, and Begonia tubers from Belgium, who claimed ‘the strongest tubers’, the Browns cross-bred the two varieties, and developed the Rancho Hybrid, now known as AmeriHybrid® Begonias. From the 1930’s to the 1970’s, approximately 90% of the world’s Begonias came from the Brown Bulb Ranch in Capitola.

In 1932, James Brown died at the age of 49 and Alan and Worth Brown, James’ sons, took over operations. By the 1950s the dairy had been completely closed and the third generation, Barclay, Todd, and Joel Brown, joined the family business.

The firm was now the recognized world leader in the production of tuberous begonia bulbs. In 1951, Peggy Matthews, a local swim teacher noticed that all the begonias at Brown Bulb Ranch were going to waste. She was not aware that the growers had no interest whatsoever in the flowers; they were only interested in the bulbs for propogating. The death of the flowers signified that it was time to dig up the bulbs and send them to market. That year the Capitola Water Follies featured paddleboards decorated with Begonias, and that is how the Capitola Begonia Festival got its start. Even though the Begonia Festival was truly started in 1952, in 1954

the Capitola Businessmen’s Association inaugurated the First Annual Capitola Begonia Festival and proclaimed Capitola to be the “Begonia Capital of The World.” A festival in late summer—when the begonias are in spectacular bloom—was a natural way to extend the late-summer coastal tourist season.

By 1960 Worth Brown had broken new ground by marketing a complete line of package begonia bulbs to national chain stores. Woolworth’s was the first chain to try bulbs and Sears followed a few years later. The Brown Bulb Ranch became the largest distributor of bulbs to retailers west of the Mississippi River. By the time Allan and Worth retired from their work, the company had hundreds of employees, with a distribution warehouse and sales force in Seattle and a sales office in Los Angeles. At this time a decision was made to concentrate more energy on the production of bulbs and less on the distribution of other growers’ products. The distribution operation was sold to an eastern firm and the Brown Ranch changed the name of its bulb growing operation to Golden State Bulb Growers.

In 1986 Golden State Bulb Growers moved its main offices, warehouses, and greenhouses from Capitola to just outside of Watsonville. The fourth generation of the family now operates the business. Nolan Brown heads the shipping department, Worth C. Brown (grandson of Worth A. Brown) has office responsibilities, and Justin Brown oversees the growing of the crops on nine separate ranches throughout California and Baja, Mexico.

Justin supervises the production of 26 crops on over 1,000 acres, with the largest portion of the land being devoted to colored Calla lilies.

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2019 Woodies on the Wharf Woodies on the Wharf will celebrate, 25 Years of Aloha: Twenty-five years ago, with a dozen members, the Santa Cruz Woodies was a fledgling chapter of the National Woodie Club, the first chapter ever, west of the Rockies. Because our woodies had long been a fixture in the local surfing community, they drew a crowd anytime two or three of us cruised around together. Fast forward to 2019 and according to the city of Santa Cruz, Woodies on the Wharf has grown to be the biggest event in town and merchants tell us it's their busiest day of the year. We regularly host some 200 cars; this year we hope to top our all-time record of 214.

To salute our twenty-fifth anniversary, we'll be partnering with the City of Santa Cruz to stage a full-blown celebration. The club will host a huge party downtown on Friday night (June 21st) at the Museum of Art and History, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The street adjacent to the museum (Cooper Street) will be closed for a display of woodies, and there will be a surf band on the museum's patio. The museum itself will present a number of Woodie exhibits, including their collection of 25 years’ worth of Woodies on the Wharf posters. On Saturday, June 22nd, the celebration continues at our twenty fifth Woodies on the Wharf, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm. on the municipal wharf. Admission is free! See you there...

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Activities throughout the day include music, merchandise sales and raffles. Hundreds of raffle prizes including beach bikes and surfboards with 90 percent of raffle proceeds going to worthy charities. Of course, there will be lots of wandering the wharf, checking out all the woodies, and visiting the Wharf merchants and restaurants.

Famed shaper Bob Pearson of Pearson Arrow Surfboards will be offering a display of surfboards both legendary and modern including boards used in the movie “Chasing Mavericks� and he will be speaking about their history and importance.

Wood & Steel, a Memorable Combination

The Woodies on the Wharf 2019 poster was created by Jimbo Phillips, whose father, Jim Phillips, created the first ever Woodies on the Wharf poster.

Santa Cruz Woodies is a non-profit organization. This gives us the unique opportunity to donate the majority of our profits to some special charities and foundations.

Santa Cruz Woodies is grateful to the City of Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Wharf for continuing to support Woodies on the Wharf year after year. www.woodiesonthewharf.com

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History of German monks began to commonly use hops around 1150 B.C. These monks are credited with brewing innovations such as the idea of lagering, or cold storing beer to improve flavor.

Liquor of the Gods

In today’s society, beer comes in third place, only after water and tea, as the most consumed beverage overall per year. When it comes to craft brews, America is the top craft beer producer in the world with only the UK coming in at a close second. Together, American beer drinkers consumed over 6.3 billion gallons of beer last year alone. It is safe to say that today 85% of alcoholic drinks consumed in the U.S. are beer.

While beer is made from the brewing and fermentation of starches, particularly barley, beer gets it’s flavoring from the flower called hops. Hops create a level of bitterness to the beer and also act as a preservative agent that helps beer store longer.

It was during the early Middle Ages that the drink we consider to be modern day beer was born. Brewers used malted barley as the main source of fermentable sugar for the last several hundred years and had just discovered the use of hops as both a bittering and flavoring agent. Hops were found to add a very pleasing, thirst quenching bitterness and were even discovered to act as a natural preservative, extending the life of their beers.

Today’s India Pale Ale was grown out of the need to ship beer from England to far away outposts, without it going stale or sour. British brewers discovered that a beer with higher alcohol content and extra hops lasted longer and could survive the lengthy journey to the other side of the world.

Beer has come a long way both geographically and culturally since it's birth thousands of years ago. The brewing process has been passed down through centuries of cultures that have added their own artisanal ingredients and flavor profiles to their beer.

Like wine, beer has an expansive history, one that’s longer than we’ll ever be able to trace. There is solid evidence of beer production being the oldest recipe in the world, dating all the way back about 5,000 years.

The Egyptians first documented the beer brewing process on papyrus scrolls around 5,000 B.C. Originally used for daily life and religious ceremonies, beer was also used in festivals, banquets and as offerings to the gods and the souls of the dead at funerals.

First brewed with ingredients like dates, pomegranates, and other indigenous herbs the original recipes for beer were probably quite harsh by today’s standards. It was believed that the gods had given Egyptian people the knowledge of beer, and the people showed their gratitude by offering in return the fruits of that knowledge: beer, the drink of the gods.

Interestingly enough, Pharaohs could be called the first “brew masters” because they directed the brewing schedules and the distribution of beer to the masses.

According to Benjamin Franklin, “In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom, in water there is bacteria.” Historically, water wasn’t clean enough for most cultures and alcoholic drinks, like beer, were sanitized by the application of heat, making them much safer for consumption.

Beer shortly made it’s way from the Middle East across the Mediterranean to Europe, where it became an integral part of life thanks to the addition of barley crops. Barley provides ample raw ingredients for brewers and is considered to be the preferred grain for beer making today.

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Sunday, July 28 2019 • 47th Annual Celebration Each year, on the fourth Sunday in July, 16,000 runners from across America and around the globe return to Santa Cruz, California for the annual Six-mile race to Capitola-by-the-Sea. The event is the biggest summer event of its kind on the West Coast infusing about ten million dollars into the Santa Cruz County economy and enabled Wharf to Wharf Race, Inc. to contribute over 5 million dollars to Santa Cruz County in its 47-year history.

The first Wharf to Wharf Race was run July 28, 1973 as one of a number of festivities scheduled by the City of Capitola’s Heritage Days to celebrate the dedication of Camp Capitola’s Superintendent’s Office, as a California State Historical Landmark. Soquel High School track coach, Ken Thomas, served as Race Director and the $200 race budget was underwritten by the City of Capitola.

The 273 first race participants declared the race a grand success.

When they clamored for the race the following year, and the race began a life of its own. Through the 70’s, the race grew dramatically. When 14,000 runners showed up in 1987, jamming village streets and race venues, organizers feared for the event’s future. In the years since, participation has been capped to preserve the integrity of the race and insure the safety of its runners.

The race was incorporated as a California nonprofit in 1980 to promote running health and fitness among the youth of Santa Cruz County. Its Board of Directors meets monthly to review

Wharf to Wharf santa cruz to capitola • fourth sunday in july 2019 © York Framing Gallery - Original Artwork: Russell Brutsche - Graphic Design: Ryann Hancock - Printing: Community Printers

Poster Artist Russell has been painting since early childhood. He attended San Jose State University, graduating with scholarship honors in fine art. He has since been in numerous one-person and group shows throughout California, Colorado, Arizona, & Japan. In 2001, he had a major exhibit at the Museum of Northeast Nevada, as featured in VIA magazine. In 2008, his illustrations were used as book covers for novels "Iowa Terror" and "Guests of the Nation" by author Mike Palecek and in 2017 for "Love in a Time of Climate Change" by Sharon Delgado.

His art has been featured on CDs by Mike McKinley, Kacey Jones, Perry Devine, & Laurie Jennings/Dana Keller, among others.

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Otis Chandler Memorial Scholarships commemorate Otis Chandler, a world class track and field athlete, and early advocate of strength training and USA Olympic Team qualifier who rose to journalistic acclaim as publisher of the Los Angeles Times. These two Scholarships are $3,000 per year, renewable for four years on behalf of the awardee in good standing.

The largest summer event of its kind on the West Coast, Wharf to Wharf receives broad print and electronic media attention being broadcast live on radio, covered by local TV stations and televised by cable television on race day evening. It is highlighted in all running industry publications as one of the top races in America.

The official 47th anniversary Wharf to Wharf poster, titled “Wharf To Wharf: A Wild Ride”, comes to us from artist Russell Brutsche with concept design by Robin Lerios. The piece brings to life a "drone's eye" view of the start of the race—runners, the Big Dipper, and the beach beyond—with dynamic colors and a fun, vibrant style. It really captures the beauty and excitement of race day!

While most come for sun, fun, and fitness reasons, serious athletes run to test their mettle against the best. The race draws an elite, international field. The roll of past champions numbers several Olympic stars.

The poster is available at York Framing Gallery in Santa Cruz, or online at www.yorkframinggallery.com.

Between the thrilling views of the Santa Cruz and Capitola Coastline, stellar local bands and music, and familiar faces cheering participants along the route, each year’s race is unforgettable.

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Entertaining at your home this summer? Before you get down to cooking, you’ve got to plan the menu and shop for it. And of course a fabulous summer dinner must have wine with it. There are so many different types of wines! So what kind goes with which types of food?

This guide can help you choose the perfect varietal for your meal, so you don’t end up wandering the wine aisles in a state of confusion.

Poultry is a favorite at any BBQ. Many people assume that white wine is an automatic pairing, but it’s best to pair poultry with a fruity, lighter bodied red wine. Here are three that will bring out the best in your meal:

Pinot Noir

– The lightest bodied of all the red wine varietals, the graceful, silky mouth feel of this wine and the wonderful earthiness will make you want to follow every bite with a sip.

Beaujolais – This southern Burgundy varietal is a classic turkey pairing.

The high acid will help cut through the richness of your side dishes, while the low tannins won’t overpower the delicate white meat.

Zinfandel – This fruity, high-alcohol wine is perfect with a holiday meal.

Zin is heavier than a pinot or Beaujolais and will be better suited to a meal with side dishes that are rich and buttery.

Many people opt for red meat on their table, usually a beef rib roast.

Beef nearly always needs a big red wine to stand up to its richness, and typical holiday preparations tend to make this even more true.

Syrah – Syrah is a big red varietal from the Rhone valley in France.

Its red and black fruit flavors make it a classic beef pairing. Any good Syrah will make a great beef pairing at your holiday meal.

Sangiovese – Sometimes also called Brunello, Sangiovese is a varietal that can do great things on your table. This wonderful Italian wine has strong notes of red fruit and hints of leather and tobacco, making it a perfect pairing for beef.

Cabernet Sauvignon – Usually the biggest and boldest red wine, cabs

have a high tannin content that makes them the most typical red meat pairing. You should open the bottles an hour or so before serving to let the wine breathe a little.

Don’t forget the dessert wines. The secret of serving dessert wine is that it should be sweeter than the dessert and should match the flavor intensity. If the dessert is delicate or fruity, serve a Muscat, which should be chilled before serving. A heavy chocolate dessert, such as a torte, will do well with a port or Madeira wine. A dessert wine with, after, or in place of dessert can set your dinner apart from just another meal.

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STEVE WILSON CAFE CRUZ ROSTICCERIA & BAR Chef Steve Wilson, who owns and operates Café Cruz along with his wife Nikki Howe, delights in the flavors and cooking styles found in North America’s diverse cultures and regions, as well as many international cuisines. Launched in 1995, Café Cruz has been a favorite restaurant for locals and visitors for many years.

Steve’s interest in cooking began as a teenager growing up in Pennsylvania. His early experiences in kitchens on the east coast and in Santa Cruz sparked a passion for blending regional flavors with locally harvested foods. Steve emphasizes healthy and high quality ingredients, embracing both American and Global cuisines.

Wilson and Howe are committed to the environment and to the greater Santa Cruz Community. As a certified Green Business since 2006, Café Cruz was one of the first on board with the County food composting program. Café Cruz is an avid supporter of area schools and the programs of many community organizations. Steve was a former recipient of the Second Harvest Food Bank’s Hunger Fighters Award.

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Prep time: 5 m inutes Cook time: 20 m inutes Serves 4

1 Salmon Filet (about 2 pounds ) ½ teaspoon Salt ¼ teaspoon Pepp er 3 tablespoons Ba lsamic Vinegar 2 tablespoons H oney 1 Tablespoon D ijon Mustard 1 Clove Garlic, minced Pinch of Chili Pe pper Flakes (opt ional) 1 tablespoon of Tarragon (optio nal)

Heat Oven to 400°. Season salmon with salt and pepper and place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Whisk together honey, vinegar, mustard, and garlic and brush over salmon. Bake 18-20 minutes or until fish starts to flake easily with fork. Sprinkle with chopped tarragon, if desired.

Tips: Substitute maple syrup for honey. Omit chili flakes and season with freshly ground pepper.

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JOSHUA WHITBY ZELDA’S ON THE BEACH Zelda´s on the Beach is located in the quaint Capitola Village, overlooking beautiful Capitola Beach. The restaurant was purchased

by John Ealy in 1978 and the Ealy family members still own and operate this Capitola favorite. With a wide and wonderful menu, and an oceanfront dining deck, Zelda’s is a great choice for any size dining party, and a great place for groups to hold special events.

With a full bar, you can enjoy your favorite cocktail, and maybe even spot a whale from the large outdoor beachfront deck.

Head Chef Joshua Whitby, who graduated first in his class at the International Culinary Center, (formerly the French Culinary Institute) continues to revitalize and add to the already stellar menu. The always-favorite Fish and Chips and Prime Rib are a good choice, but don’t forget the latest additions to the menu which include Oysters and Filet Mignon. You won’t want to miss their newest special, Crabby Mondays $16.95 Dungeness Crab Clusters (after 4:30) served with rice pilaf. Zelda’s offers nightly specials that will treat your taste buds to some of the finest dining that Monterey Bay has to offer.

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Raspberry Scones with Ginger Glaze Directions:

Ingredients:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Dry ingredients:

Wet ingredients:

4 cups all purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 tsp kosher salt 3 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup butter, diced and kept cold

1 cup sour cream 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup raspberries

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In a food processor, pulse together dry ingredients until combined. Add cold diced butter and continue to pulse until the butter chunks are the size of small peas.

Spoon flour mixture into a large mixing bowl and fold in wet ingredients until just combined. If mixture is slightly wet, sprinkle in just enough flour so that its just dry enough to handle. GENTLY fold in whole raspberries.

Dust your counter with flour and then shape the dough into a thick rectangle about 1 ½ inches thick.

Cut into triangle shaped scones and place on a baking sheet tray lined with parchment paper.

Brush the tops of each scone with heavy cream and sprinkle with a pinch of sugar.

Bake for 15 minutes or until just golden brown. Do not over bake or they will dry out. Let cool completely before glazing.

To prepare glaze, melt butter with grated ginger in a small bowl. Pour over powdered sugar and stir in milk. Stir together until well combined.

Spoon the glaze over top of each scone and allow to drip down the sides. Let cool until glaze has hardened.

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You’ve been biking and/or hiking all day--you’re ready to set up camp, eat a big meal, and hit the sack. You’re planning to camp at a state park campground, but you haven’t made reservations because a few glitches in your day have set you back on your schedule. You roll into the state park, talk with the campground attendant, and find that the campground is full and there are no other viable options within walking or biking distance.

Now what?

Hike or bike campsites are now being offered in many of our California State Parks for a fee much lower than regular campsites. Vehicles are not allowed in these sites nor is a permit required. The hike or bike campsites are primitive, which means the campsites typically have chemical or pit toilets, tables, and a central water supply. These sites will vary when it comes to fires and showers meaning that some will allow fires and provide shower facilities, others will not.

Reservations are not needed due to the fact that self-supported bicycle or on-foot travelers carry their own gear and do not have vehicular support, so if their itinerary is impacted by unplanned factors (weather, gear malfunctions, illness or injury, etc.), keeping reservations becomes difficult. It’s also harder to bike or walk even to the next available accommodations, which could be miles away, after a tiring 50-mile day, especially if there is limited daylight. Travelers often only need accommodations for one night, as opposed to motorized travelers who often camp in one place for multiple nights. Bikes also need less space than cars or RVs, since they don’t require a parking space or hookups for electricity. For these reasons, a no-turn-away policy is a practical and immensely helpful solution for travelers who show up at a full campground. This policy includes sharing campsites.

If you show up and nothing is available, most sites are big enough to accommodate more than one or two. You might end up making new friends!

Our beautiful area has many hiking and biking trails. There are paths to incredible vistas along coastal edges and high mountain trails that overlook the Monterey Bay and Pacific Ocean.

Sunset Beach has a well-developed campground on the bluffs above the beach. The campsites are somewhat sheltered under Monterey cypress and Monterey pines. This is a great area for bikers to overnight as it is right off a popular bicycle route.

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walk, begin at New Brighton State Beach and head toward Watsonville for about 13 miles toward Sunset State Beach.

Established in 1902, Big Basin Redwoods is California’s oldest state park. In the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, its biggest attractions—literally—are its ancient coast redwoods. Some of these giants are more than 50 feet around and as tall as the Statue of Liberty. At 1,000 to 2,500 years old, some may predate the Roman Empire. The park also offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, lush waterfalls, a fascinating natural and cultural history and over 80 miles of trails!

Castle Rock State Park is a land of sculpted sandstone, lush forests, and sweeping vistas. From one of the highest ridges in the Santa Cruz Mountains, park visitors enjoy hiking, backpacking, and horseback riding. The park’s 34 miles of rugged trails conveniently connect to an extensive trail system that links the Santa Clara and San Lorenzo valleys to nearby Big Basin Redwoods State Park and open space preserves on the Skyline to the Sea Trail. Primitive campsites for backpackers are the only overnight facilities.

New Brighton Beach features picnic areas, swimming, fishing, and a nearby forest of Monterey pine and coastal live oak. The camping area is on a bluff overlooking northern Monterey Bay. There are nine tent-only sites for hikers and cyclists. The back loop of the campground is closed from Nov. 1 to the end of February.

Half Moon Bay State Beach is actually four smaller beaches, with a total of two miles of sandy shore. The beach is a popular location for camping, picnicking, surfing, and surf fishing.

Visitors enjoy a multi-use, coastal trail that runs approximately 4 miles along Half Moon Bay. A short access trail leading to the beach is less than 100 yards from anywhere in the campground.

At Portola Redwoods State Park near La Honda, silence and tranquility rule. The road leading to its 2,800 acres drops from a ridgetop into a deeply shaded redwood forest, offering a hushed getaway from the suburban bustle of nearby Silicon Valley and the South Bay. Eighteen miles of trails follow meandering creeks, where moisture-loving coast redwoods stand tall among ferns and huckleberries. Waterfalls on Fall and Pescadero creeks tumble down mossy banks over rocks and woody debris.

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