Capitola / Soquel Times May 1st 2012 by Times Publishing Group, Inc.

May 2012

C O M M U N I T Y N E W S T H AT M A K E S A D I F F E R E N C E

Vol 17 No. 5

Serving Central Santa Cruz County

Community 2012 Awards Celebration

Maestro John Larry Granger

Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce Honors Achievements he Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce Annual Community Awards Celebration was held Friday, April 13 at a luncheon from 11:30am – 1:30pm at the Capitola Community Center 4400 Jade Street in Capitola. The celebration included networking, a raffle, a delicious luncheon catered by E & J Catering, followed by a program celebrating the honorees for 2012. Honored by the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce were: Man of the Year Jamie Goldstein, Capitola City Manager Woman of the Year Lynn Falcon, Comerica Bank Business of the Year Whole Foods Market Capitola Volunteer of the Year Anna Marie Gotti Community Spirit Harleen Singh Rana, In the Raw Lifetime Achievement Carin Hanna, Craft Gallery •••

Capitola History is displayed by street in the halls of Capitola Self Storage.

H ISTORY IN STORAGE Capitola’s Past on Display at Storage Company

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Swift has done a marvelous job of gathering a collection of this history from Capitola’s families and businesses in order to show us this heritage. She has written a series of historical essays sharing this history that is available on the Museum’s website:

Relay for Life in May Cancer Research

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he Capitola Historical Museum has a wonderful collection of historical photographs and artifacts documenting the growth of Capitola. It started as a 19th Century fishing

village, then became a camping ground for visitors fleeing the heat of the Central Valley. At the mid 20th Century, it became a city, and then evolved into the Capitola-by-the-Sea visitors’ destination it is today. Museum Director Carolyn

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By Noel Smith

www.capitolamuseum.org What this remarkable Museum does not have is space. Much of this excellent collection has been stored out of sight except for special exhibits from time to time.

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Social Security: Serving Wounded Warriors and the Survivors of Our Fallen Heroes

t’s an American tradition to pay tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces each Memorial Day — especially honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. If you are a military service member who was wounded and needs to apply for disability benefits, it’s important to know that you will receive expedited processing. Our wounded warriors initiative is for military service members who become disabled while on active duty on or after October 1, 2001, regardless of where the disability occurs. Depending on the situation, some family members of military personnel, including dependent children and, in some cases, spouses, may be able to receive benefits. Learn more about it at www.socialsecurity.gov/woundedwarriors. Did you know that May also is National Military Appreciation Month? Even more reason to let members of our military know how much we value what

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they do for us and for our nation. To learn more about the Social Security benefits for those who have served in the military, read our publication, Military Service and Social Security. You can find it online at www.social security.gov/pubs/10017.html or send us an email at OPI.Net.Post@ssa.gov, or call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to ask for a free copy to be mailed to you. Memorial Day also is a good time to remind families of fallen military heroes that we may be able to pay Social Security survivors benefits. If the person you depended on for income has died, you should apply for survivors benefits. Learn more about Social Security survivors benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/pgm/ survivors.htm. The men and women of the Armed Forces serve us each and every day. At Social Security, we’re here to serve them too. n

Table of Contents

VOL. 17 NO. 5

Cover History in Storage – Capitola History on Display at Storage Company By Noel Smith Community 2012 Awards Celebration – Capitola- Soquel Chamber of Commerce Honors Achievements 2 6 7 8 12 13

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Community News Social Security: Serving Wounded Warriors and the Survivors of Our Fallen Heroes John Larry Granger’s Grand Finale – Saturday, May 12, 8 p.m. Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium & Sunday, May 13, 2 p.m. Watsonville’s Mello Center Responding to Natural Hazards in the City of Capitola Capitola Target Recruiting Store Staff • Public Invited to Attend ‘Future of Capitola’ Workshop • Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce Calendar Music in May 5th Anniversary Season • Violinist David Arben, Holocaust survivor ‘Pirates & Pearls’ — Capitola Art & Wine Festival Kickoff Party & Auction • Capitola Historical Museum Board Recruitment • Openings for Año Nuevo State Park Volunteer Naturalist Training • Honor Society Awards Scholarships Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre In Concert at Crocker Theater Second District Candidate Debate Highlights Differences By Noel Smith 32nd Annual Human Race Walkathon and Fun Run • Jim Booth Swim School begins Fortieth year, keeping Harvey West Pool active Relay For Life happening twice in May – American Cancer Society fundraiser honors the fight against cancer Amgen Tour comes through Santa Cruz; ends Stage 2 in Aptos Santa Cruz Clay 2012 Show and Sale American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast – Wednesday, May 16, 7a.m. - 9 a.m. Cocoanut Grove Ballroom • 20,000 Stories Ready to be Taken Home! Friends of Santa Cruz Public Libraries Book Sale May 25 –26 at the Civic Auditorium New in Town • Page 3 – Oil Can Henry’s in Soquel

Kids Camp • Page 9 – Protect Your Kids from the Dreaded ‘Summer Slide’ Sports Wrap • Page 16 – Mid-County Scoreboard

Business Profile Santa Cruz County Bank – Put Your Money Where Your Life Is By Gail Penniman

Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28 & 29

Monthly Horoscope • Page 29 - Your May Horoscope - Annabel Burton, Astrologer© 18 19 21 22 25 27 31

Featured Columnists Disaster Preparedness By Mike DeMars, Central Fire Protection District Money Matters by Brian Cooke and Cole Strickland – Make a Plan to Reduce Your Debt Classical reflection by Josef Sekon – Daedalus String Quartet at the Carmel Sunset Center The Book Bag by Robert Francis – What’s buggin’ you? Kiddies bug books… Work in Progress by Camille Smith – Are you a Sweet Genius Under Pressure? Out & About by Josie Cowden Seniors in Action By Noreen Santaluce – A Suggestion for a Sunday Morning SPCA Featured Pet • Page 31 – Stan is the Man

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Oil Can Henry’s in Soquel

2878 South Rodeo Gulch Road Soquel, CA 95073

il Can Henry’s provides oil changes and preventative maintenance services to help your vehicle last longer and run better. While you relax in the comfort of your car, enjoy a free newspaper, you can watch and listen as our trained technicians service your car. Our video monitor next to your driver’s side window shows our technicians at work under the hood and under the vehicle. We’ll explain your vehicle manufac-

turer’s recommended service schedules so you can make educated decisions about service for your vehicle. Our services include everything from Oil Can Henry’s famous 20-Point Full-Service Oil Change to Light Bulb and Wiper Blade Replacements, and everything in between. n ••• Call 475-2102. Hours: Monday-Saturday 8-6, Sunday 10-5. Website: www.oilcanhenrys.com/locations/052/soquel

PUBLIC NOTICE

Attention Property Owners in the Santa Cruz City Schools Elementary and High School Districts Notice of Availability of Senior Citizen Exemption from 2012-13 Parcel Taxes • If you own the property that is your principal place of residence; and • If your principal place of residence is in the Santa Cruz City Elementary or High School District; and • If you will be 65 years old or older on July 1, 2012, You are eligible to apply for an exemption from the Santa Cruz City Schools parcel taxes on your principal place of residence. A one-time application may be filed for exemption from all three parcel taxes (Measures A, B2 and P), with the exemption effective for the life of the parcel taxes, unless ownership of the property changes. For 2012-13, the parcel tax rates are: $28 per parcel per year, Measure A – Santa Cruz City High School District (within Santa Cruz City limits, and effective through 2012-2013 within the Live Oak, Soquel, Mountain, Happy Valley, Bonny Doon and Pacific Elementary School Districts) Supports Grades 9-12 Library & Counseling services $70 per parcel per year, Measure B2 – Santa Cruz City Elementary District (within Santa Cruz City limits) effective through 2012-2013 Supports Grades K-8 Art & Music programs, Library programs & Counseling services Measure P – Santa Cruz City Elementary District (within Santa Cruz City limits) $105 per parcel per year, Supports Grades K-3 Class Size Reduction, lowered Class Sizes in Grades 4-6, Library effective through 2016-17 services, Art supplies, Life Lab, & a variety of other K-6 programs Application forms are available from 5/1/12 – 6/30/12 at: Santa Cruz City Schools, 405 Old San Jose Rd., Soquel, CA 95073 Call 831-429-3410, ext. 223 or visit www.sccs.santacruz.k12.ca.us

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“Honors” from pg 1

Jamie Goldstein Man of the Year amie Goldstein came to the City of Capitola in 2008 when he was hired as the Community Development Director. In 2010, Jamie was appointed City Manager by the City Council. Jamie and his wife Amy are the proud parents of their 4-yearold son Bo. As City Manager, Jamie has managed a number of high profile efforts in the City including: • Maintaining a balanced budget through the worst recession since the Jamie Goldstein Great Depression • Helping the City find resolution to nearly a decade of rent control litigation • Using Redevelopment Funds to help a non-profit housing provider purchase Castle Mobile Home Estates • Overseeing the City’s response to the Noble Gulch drainage pipe failure Jamie has served the businesses and residents of Capitola during a strenuous time, with determination and diligence. The Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce is proud to award Jamie “Man of the Year.”

Lynn Falcon Woman Of The Year native Santa Cruzan, Lynn Falcon has been with Comerica Bank for the past 31 years and the Vice-President and Banking Center Manager of the Capitola Banking Center for the past 20. She began her career at her grandfather’s business, Stagnaro Brothers Seafood Restaurant. Lynn said, “Once I was out of Lynn Falcon High School, I thought I would rather smell like money than fish!” Lynn and her Comerica staff have worked tirelessly for the past 20 years at the Capitola Art & Wine Festival behind the scenes. When the floods hit Capitola Village in 2011, Lynn convinced Capitola resident and Comerica Bank Western Market President, Mike Fulton, that the businesses were in desperate need of assistance. Comerica Bank donated $10,000 toward the Capitola Disaster Relief Fund. Lynn lives in Santa Cruz with her husband Tom and their children Tony and Sydney. The Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce is honored to name Lynn Falcon “Woman of the Year.”

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Whole Foods Market in Capitola and staff

Whole Foods Market Capitola Business of the Year any of the Whole Foods Market Capitola team members were born and raised in Santa Cruz, and they are honored to be able to give back to their community. Commitment to this community has been a core value of Whole Foods Market Capitola since their doors opened in 2009. With much gratitude, they thank the community for welcoming them with open arms. Whole Foods Market Capitola has supported a multitude of local events, non-profit organizations and programs through community 5% days, in kind donations, and monetary donations. One of the most unique and exciting concepts that Whole Foods Market as a company supports, is the creation of store events that benefit a local organization. These win-win community partnerships are one of the many reasons Whole Foods Market team members are proud to work for the company. For the tremendous support they have shown the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce and our entire community, we are proud to honor them as “Business of the Year”! Events Created to benefit the following organizations: Grind out Hunger: Taste of the Season, Luau, Food Drive • The Red Cross: Valentines Wine Tasting • Friends of Santa Cruz Parks

Anna Marie Gotti Volunteer of the Year nna Marie Gotti has lived in the Bay Avenue neighborhood of Capitola for 27 years and within the county of Santa Cruz most of her life. She is a proud mother to her 21-year-old son Anthony, and a grateful daughter to the parents of her heart, Ernie and Lena Gotti, life-long residents of Capitola and founders of the

Capitola Produce Market. Anna Marie has assisted the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce with a number of events including the Art & Wine Festival, Halloween Parade and Easter Egg Hunt. She has assisted the Begonia Festival. She is organizing the merchandise booth at the Capitola Rod & Anna Marie Gotti Custom Classic Car Show for the Capitola Public Safety Foundation this coming June. She works with the Cabrillo Culinary Arts Program to organize charity auctions to raise funds for their program. She is the Special Projects Coordinator for the Santa Cruz County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Her efforts for CERT include a push toward community preparedness for disasters including Tsunami’s and flooding. Anna Marie’s efforts took on special meaning after the Capitola village flood of 2011 when she watched a deluge of water nearly wash away the town she loves and calls home. She assisted with the immediate response, as well as the clean up and recovery process. She helped businesses pack the belongings they could salvage, baked cookies for shop owners, emergency personnel and rebuilding contractors, and organized the bake sale booth at the Capitola Village Flood Relief Block Party Benefit. At the end of that day the flood relief effort gained $1680! Anna says, “It was amazing and comforting to see after the flood’s devastation, neighbor helping neighbor, and business owner helping business owner. We take “Honors cont.” > 5

“Storing History” from pg 1

for their collection. After seeing what they had, we thought that the long wall could be used to display some of their collection rather than just storing it.” Swift said, “We are always grateful to the community for their help and support and this time it was Craig French who helped us at a very difficult time.” French said, “We wanted to make our storage homespun so each of the storage aisles uses the name of a Capitola Street or Avenue. The Museum’s collection fits right in and gives the public an opportunity to see Capitola’s history whenever they want.” “We are in the process of putting together a picture book of Capitola History,” said Swift, “and are looking for photos of Capitola or Capitola Village taken between 1874 and 1974. We know there are families that lived here during those times who have scenes of our area in their photo albums that could become part of our historical collection. The Museum also depends on volunteers and donations to help us bring local history to our schools and to our community.”

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Carin Hanna Lifetime Achievement arin Hanna, owner of the Craft Gallery and Craft Gallery Annex is one of the longest standing business owners in Capitola Village, opening her business and representing local artisans since 1969. She has been a member of the Capitola Chamber of Commerce for 43 years. Carin Hanna Carin served on the Capitola City Council from 1978 thru 1982. She has served as Vice-Mayor, served on the Village Master Plan Committee, Capitola Redevelopment Project Committee, Capitola Village & Wharf Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee and every parking committee in the history of parking committees in Capitola. Carin served on the Capitola Chamber of Commerce board of directors, on the board and as president of the Capitola Begonia Festival and on every City Birthday Party committee. Currently Carin is a volunteer with the Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Santa Cruz, the United Nations Association, the Amgen Tour of California and the International Women’s Day Committee. For fun Carin enjoys bicycling and playing bocce. For her tremendous dedication to Capitola and the community throughout the years, the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce is honored to bestow Carin Hanna with the Lifetime Achievement Award. n

Then came the flood of 2011. Somehow, this tiny museum at 410 Capitola Avenue survived even though it was directly in the path of the flood’s raging waters. The unexpected river burst out of the ground under the Pacific Cove Mobile Home Park, then rushed down Capitola Road into the Village. In the middle of this chaos, Carolyn and her husband Steven built a berm to help keep the water from washing away the museum. In the aftermath of the flood, the museum’s collection, much of which was stored in one of the mobile homes, was in danger of being damaged by mold and damp, and needed a new home. Craig French of Red Tree Properties heard of the need for storage. “Fortunately we were in the middle of constructing a storage facility, Capitola Self Storage, in the building that had been used by the County Office of Education behind the Nob Hill Market. So, we offered the Museum space

pride in our community. It is truly a privilege to be a part of this community, and I thank you for having me along for the ride.” The Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce is honored to name Anna Marie Gotti “Volunteer of the Year.”

Harleen Rana Community Spirit arleen Rana, owner of In the Raw, clothing with feeling, opened his business 16 years ago in Capitola Village. Harleen was a cheerleader for the business community during the disastrous floods of 2011. Harleen kept his fellow merchants spirits up through the ordeal of water damage, mud, destroyed Harleen Singh Rana inventory and building repair. Harleen kept his colorful, festive clothing business open, and encouraged fellow merchants to do the same, while operating under a large tent in the Mercantile parking lot provided by the Capitola Public Safety and Community Service Foundation. Businesses were able to sell their wares in an outdoor market type atmosphere for several months while buildings were under repair. Harleen demonstrates with positive enthusiasm what it takes to remain in business, weathering difficult times with his joyful demeanor and upbeat vibe, displaying the ultimate community spirit!

Take the time to visit Capitola Self Storage (aka Capitola History Museum Annex) to see Capitola’s history; it’s located next at 809 Bay Ave, Ste H in Capitola facing Bay Avenue in the Nob Hill Shopping Center. The hours are: Monday — Saturday 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday 9 am to 6 pm. n

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••• To see the display at the Capitola History Museum, 410 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, the hours are Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday noon - 4 pm. To answer Carolyn’s call for museum volunteers and donations, visit the museum or contact her at 464-0322 or by email: cswift@ci.capitola.ca.us

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John Larry Granger’s Grand Finale

anta Cruz County Symphony concert features works by Mendelssohn, Nielsen and Vaughan Williams with vocal styling of the Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus, soprano, Anja Strauss and tenor, Steven Berlanga. This Mother’s Day weekend, the Santa Cruz County Symphony celebrates the end of an era. Maestro John Larry Granger will conduct his last concert series with the Santa Cruz County Symphony in grand form with the entire Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus and two talented vocal soloists. Symphony audiences will have one last chance to witness the culmination of Maestro Granger’s 21 years at the podium before he retires. This special concert will be held on Saturday, May 12, 8 pm at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium with a mati-

Maestro John Larry Granger

nee performance on Sunday, May 13, 2 pm at Watsonville’s Mello Center for the Performing Arts. The concert opens with the brilliant overture to Maskarade, an opera by Denmark’s greatest composer, Carl Nielsen. Based on a Danish theatrical comedy set at a masked ball, Maskarade soon became one of Nielsen’s most popular works and has become an essential part of Denmark’s cultural heritage. Next, we welcome soprano, Anja Strauss, baritone, Steven Berlanga, and the Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus performing Felix Mendelssohn’s poignantly beautiful Psalm 42. This emotive piece presents an intense depth of feeling- a remarkable departure from Mendelssohn’s characteristic cheerful sound. Cabrillo Choral Director, Cheryl Anderson will borrow the Maestro’s baton to lead the orchestra, chorus and soloists for this stirring piece. The concert concludes with Ralph Vaughan Williams’ powerful masterpiece, Dona Nobis Pacem, which translates as “Give Us Peace.” Drawing its lyrics and inspiration from the vivid poetry of Walt

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Whitman and biblical passages, Dona Nobis Pacem is arguably classical music’s most profound answer to the ever-present question of war. Written on the eve of Britain’s entry into World War II, this complex and moving Anja Strauss work served as both a prayer and a warning. It is a message that remains poignant today, and one John Larry Granger has chosen to be his last musical message from the podium. Maestro Granger explains, “Nothing can tear people apart like war, but music can truly bring them together.” Free pre-concert talks take place before both performances: at 7 PM in the Civic Auditorium, prior to the Saturday evening concert; and at 1 PM in the Watsonville Mello Center, prior to the Sunday matinee concert. The Pre-concert talks are free and open to all concertgoers. The 2011/12 season is generously sponsored by the Dorothy Wise; the Symphony League of Santa Cruz County;

Steven Berlanga

and Plantronics. The ‘Poetic Songs’ concerts are made possible with support from the David E. Davis Fund at Community Foundation Santa Cruz County with additional support from Dr. Fred Chen &

Kate Chen and Lee & Emily Duffus. n ••• Single tickets ($20-$65) are now on sale: 831.420.5260 or www.SantaCruzTickets.com Student Rush: On the day of the concert, bring a Student ID to the box office between 6:307:30pm at the Civic Box Office or to the Mello Box Office between 12:30-1:00, and pay just $10! 2012/13 Symphony Season Tickets are available online at SantaCruzSymphony.org or by calling 462-0553, ext. 10. For more information, visit www.SantaCruzSymphony.org ••• John Larry Granger front page picture by

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Responding to Natural Hazards in the City of Capitola

n response to the March 2011 flood events, the City of Capitola has embarked upon a process to prepare Capitola’s first Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan will identify natural hazards throughout the City and surrounding areas that could potentially affect the City and its residents. The plan will also include an assessment of critical facilities vulnerable to these hazards and potential actions needed to reduce these risks and avoid future damage. This effort is possible due to a Disaster Recovery Initiative grant the City has received. There will be an introductory briefing on Capitola’s Local Hazard Mitigation Planning effort at an upcoming community meeting for the City Hall/Pacific Cove Special Study Area, 9:30 am, Saturday May 12, 2012, at Jade Street Park. This May 12 meeting is part of the General Plan Update, and the goal is to develop an overall community vision for the City Hall/Pacific Cove site, including parking issues, and the relocation of first responders, particularly Police out of the flood plain.

The City welcomes citizen participation to ensure development of a strong mitigation strategy. An online public opinion survey has been set up for the public to concerns and get on the list to be informed of future opportunities to participate in the planning process. The complete draft plan will be posted for public review and comment this summer. The Survey can be found online at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Capit olaHMP Although the plan enables the City to be eligible for various assistance grants, the plan’s value lies in the identification of hazards and assessment of the community’s vulnerability to these haz-

ards. It helps emergency managers and residents better prepare for disasters. RBF Consulting has been hired to assist the City in the preparation of the plan and has initiated the work effort with the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Technical Advisory Committee, which is comprised of City Staff, County, State, and Federal Agencies and Jurisdictions, and Emergency Response/ Recovery Organizations. n ••• For additional information or questions, please direct your inquiries to Susan Westman, Interim Community Development Director, at swestman@ci.capitola.ca.us or 831-475-7300.

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Capitola Target Recruiting Store Staff T arget Corporation is working with California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) at the Capitola Career Center, 2045 40th Ave, Ste A. the local EDD office will be hosting recruiting event for Target on May 17, 18 and 19. The event will be hiring 250 new employees for the Target store scheduled to open in the Capitola Mall on July 29, 2012 according to James Dion, EDD employment program manager. “Target plans to hire as many as 250 new employees in a variety of positions

including sales, inventory, department heads and management,” he said. Dion also urged job-hunters to prepare ahead of time to be eligible for employment at the recruiting event: Applicants will be expected to apply on line at www.target.com prior to the recruiting event All applicants must be registered with

and have a current resume in CalJOBS All applicants must possess a membership card for the Workforce Santa Cruz Career Centers. The EDD will be hosting pre-registration activities several weeks in advance in order to streamline the process. This is the most hiring by a retail company in the county in the last three years

since the Safeway store opening on the Santa Cruz Westside, and the Whole Foods opening in Capitola. n ••• Applicants can register online at http://www.workforcescc.com/ or in person at 2045 40th Ave., Suite B, Capitola, 18 W. Beach St., Watsonville, or 350 Encinal St., Santa Cruz. Tips for preparing a resume are online at the Workforce Santa Cruz County website and all local career centers offer a variety of workshops on resume writing, resume review, computer basics and interviewing.

area in Capitola. This workshop will begin at 9:30 on Saturday morning, May 12, at the Capitola Community Center, 4400 Jade Street. At this workshop participants will learn about key issues, opportunities and constraints relating to: • Future use of the Pacific Cove mobile home park

• Expanded parking to serve Capitola Village • Possible relocation of City Hall and Capitola Police facilities away from flood prone areas. Following an introductory presentation, participants will work in small groups to develop a vision for the future use of the City Hall/Pacific Cove site. Public input at this

workshop will become the basis for a land use and design concept for the site that will be incorporated into the General Plan. We expect the workshop will conclude at approximately 12:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Additional details on the General Plan Update can be found at the project website, www.plancapitola.com.

Public Invited to Attend ‘Future of Capitola’ Workshop

he City of Capitola is inviting all residents to attend a workshop focusing on the future of the City Hall and Pacific Cove site as part of the General Plan Update. Resident participation in this workshop will help to ensure that the updated General Plan represents a true community-based vision for the future of this important

Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce Calendar May 4

California Coast Uniform Grand Opening 9:30 am – 6 pm ibbon Cutting with CapitolaSoquel Chamber at 4 pm; 4242 Capitola Rd, Capitola. For more information, call 475-1911

May 4

Stella Page Design Showroom Grand Opening Celebration 5 – 7 pm Ribbon Cutting with Capitola-Soquel Chamber at 5 pm; 2121 41st Ave, Ste 103 in Capitola. • First 15 purchases over $100.00 receive free gift • Enter to win a Stella Page Design Handbag • Wine and Appetizers will be served For more information call: 475-6522

May 5

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Capitola Kite Classic Main Beach in Capitola Registration: 11 am – Judging: 1:30 pm $2 registration fee ll proceeds benefit American Red Cross Santa Cruz County Chapter, For

more information contact: Rainbow City Limit 476-9769

May 8

Capitola-Soquel Chamber Networking Luncheon 11:30 am – 1 pm at Shadowbrook Restaurant uest Speaker: New Capitola Police Chief Rudy Escalante. $25 CapitolaSoquel Chamber members; $30 non-members, Limited seating. Reservation & advance payment required. Call 475-6522 for reservation.

May 9

Mixer hosted by Leilani Williams of Rent in Santa Cruz and American Dream Realty 5 – 6:30 pm at American Dream Realty 1041 41st Ave, Santa Cruz. dmission: $5 Capitola-Soquel Chamber members; $10 non-members, Hors d’oeuvres, beverages & networking.

May 25

Charley & Co Grand Opening 409-A Capitola Ave, Capitola ibbon Cutting with Capitola-Soquel Chamber at 11 am, For more information, call 475-6522. n

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Protect Your Kids from the Dreaded ‘Summer Slide’

Start Planning Now as Educator Offers Tips to Prevent Learning Loss, Weight Gain

orking parents are already lining up child care plans for the summer. While they’re at it, educators say all parents of school-age children should also plan for preventing the dreaded summer slide. “The ‘summer slide’ is the information and skills children forget during summer break from the end of one school year to the beginning of the next school year,” says Carrie Scheiner, who created Exploracise (www.exploracise.com), to provide parents and educators with award-winning products and programs that combine learning, exercise and healthy lifestyle choices. The education slide is well-documented by numerous studies, which were synthesized in the 1990s by Harris Cooper, then a professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He found that children could forget one to three months of learning over the summer.

“While some people are aware of the learning loss, many aren’t aware that children tend to gain weight more rapidly when they’re out of school,” Scheiner says, citing a 2007 study by Paul Von Hippel of Ohio State University. “He found that kids, especially those at risk for obesity, gain as much weight during the summer as they do all school year.” “Kids Camp” > 10

Monte Vista Horsemanship Camp Phone: (831) 206-9707 Week-Long Sessions web: www.montevistaequestrian.com email: MVEquestrian@gmail.com Sleep-Over or Day Sessions Mailing Address: 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 June thru August The week-long Horsemanship Camp at Monte Vista Christian School is a wonderful opportunity for boys and girls to spend hours every day riding and learning about horses. We have wonderful school horses for riders of every experience level. We offer Western and English riding, as well as crafts, swimming, archery and marshmallow roasting at the evening campfire. Sign up today for an unbelievable summer camp experience! Call Cassie Belmont at (831) 206-9707, email MVEquestrian@gmail.com or visit www.montevistaequestrian.com for more information today!

Jim Booth Swim School Call Jim — New Classes Forming!

Phone: (831) 722-3500 web: www.jimboothswimschool.com

Jim Booth Swim School is known for its gentle classes where infants are taught to swim and are never dunked or forced. Parents feel comfortable that they are starting their children in a safe and sensible way. Jim Booth Swim School gives children of all ages the foundations required to be great swimmers for their entire lives. Mike Bottom, a member of the U.S. Olympic Swim Team said, “This is the way to start babies in the water.” For more information call Jim Booth Swim School at (831)722-3500 or visit www.jimboothswimschool.com.

Cabrillo Youth Summer Institute Phone: (831) 477-5605 Camp Director: Luan Seaman Explore Career Paths web: www.santacruzcte.org/camp email: luseaman@cabrillo.edu July 9-13, 16-20, 23-27 Mailing Address: 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 Future 7th & 8th Graders The Cabrillo Youth Summer Institute is a series of week-long summer camps designed to give junior high school students the opportunity to begin their journeys to college and careers. Each camp is designed as an 'Institute' in the areas of: Allied Health, Culinary Arts, Digital Media, Engineering (Design & Build), Engineering Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Horticulture. The camps will be held this summer during the weeks of July 9, July 16 and July 23.

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“Kids Camp” from pg 9

What can parents do to keep young brains and bodies engaged in healthy ways over the summer? Scheiner offers these tips: • ACTIVE-ate the brain. Getting active exercises both the body and the brain. Just like our body needs exercise to stay healthy, so does the brain to keep those neurons firing. Encourage kids to stay active and play outside during the summer and allow only limited, scheduled times for sedentary activities like video games or TV. • Try a weeklong educational day camp. We all want our kids to have fun during the summer, and they can. Enroll in the fun, active day camps that focus on art, music or swimming. But toward the end of the summer, have your children attend one week of math camp and one week of reading camp as a refresher. • Feed the brain during free time. Kids have a lot more free time in the summer. With fewer scheduled activities, even kids who attend a camp may have more time to hang out in the evening. How can you feed their brain during this extra time? Visit the

library and check out print books, audio books, educational DVDs, and even educational computer games. Many websites offer activity ideas that you and the kids can enjoy together. For instance, a free e-book, “10 Top Fun Wise Games: Making Learning Math Fun” is available at www.exploracise.com. • Journal current achievement levels. How do you know if your child is affected by summer slide if you don’t remember where they ended the year? Create a summer journal and, in the first few pages, document what they most recently learned in their major subjects. Were they adding and subtracting double-digit numbers? Doing long division? What were some of their vocabulary or spelling words? Throughout the summer you can track their progress and, at the least, maintain those levels — or maybe even move on to more challenging material. n ••• Carrie Scheiner was inspired by her own children to develop the first Exploracise® program that creatively teaches math facts during a complete workout. Scheiner earned a bachelor’s degree in math with a minor in secondary education, and a master’s in statistics from Rutgers University.

Dancenter Summer Session Dance, Dance, Dance! July 10–August 18

Phone: (831) 475-5032 Fax: (831) 475-0246 e-mail: dancenter@cruzio.com web: www.dancenterinfo.com address: 810 A Bay Ave., Capitola 95010 Director: Ruth Gabrielle Fisher

Come join the summer fun at Dancenter! We will have 6 weeks of dance; take your pick from predance, ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary and Latin dance for all ages and levels. Three years and up.

Catalyst Soccer Seven One-Week Classes June 18 thru Aug 10

Phone: (831) 423-3556 web: www.catalystsoccer.com email: info@catalystsoccer.com Mailing Address: PO Box 1175, Santa Cruz, CA 95061

Catalyst Summer Soccer Camps 2012: Player and Skill Development! This summer, Catalyst Soccer is celebrating the beautiful sport of soccer with a top level development and instruction for all soccer loving young players. Catalyst Soccer has been at the forefront of youth soccer development since 1999 and has helped develop thousands of young players towards the skillful side of the game with their passion and professional approach to youth development. We hope to inspire, educate and celebrate during this amazing sport this summer with Catalyst Soccer. Boys and Girls who love soccer will love the FUN and LEARNING of Catalyst Soccer! For more information on a summer camp in your neighborhood, please call Catalyst at (831) 4233556 or go to www.catalystsoccer.com

Aptos Academy Summer Adventure Day Camps Phone: (831) 688-1080 June 25-August 18 web: www.aptosacademy.org Half-or-Full Days Mailing Address: 1940 Bonita Dr., Aptos Week-or-Full Sessions Eight weeks of fun for kids ages 3 to 12. The day camp features crafts, art, nature study, climbing wall, swimming, horses, field trips, and optional morning academics. Located on 5 acres just off Highway 1 at San Andreas exit. Each week has a fun and educational theme. See website for details. June 25 — August 17. Attend by the week or full session, and full or half days.

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Youth Summer Karate Camps June 18-22 July 16-20 Aug 13-17

Sanford’s Traditional Martial Arts

Phone: (831) 475-9676 email: questions@mydojo.com web: www.sanfordkarate.com Mailing Address: 4626 Soquel Drive, Soquel, CA 95073 Camp Type: Karate & Self Defense Camp Director: Sean Sanford

Our Youth Karate camps are lots of fun and very safe. They are open to current students and to beginners. The summer camps are a perfect way for someone with no experience to be exposed to the Martial Arts. Each camp has its own curriculum theme. Our camps are open to ages 7-14 and we have a discount for early sign up. Call today to sign up!

Jim Booth Swim School Now at

Santa Cruz County Parks and Recreation Swim Lessons run June 26-August 31

Phone: (831) 454-7901 Web Site: www.scparks.com Mailing Address: 979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Camp Type: A wide variety of summer camps and activities

Santa Cruz County Parks and Recreation has something for everyone this summer, including La Selva Beach Summer Recreation for ages 6-12, Swim Lessons at the Simpkins Family Swim Center, Renaissance Art and Science Camp for ages 6-11 at Aptos Park, Time Travelers and Science Sleuths Camps at Quail Hollow Ranch for ages 6-11, a variety of Baseball Camps, Kreative Kids program, Theater and Chorus classes, Spanish Language classes, and more! Register NOW at www.scparks.com.

2012 World Cup Summer Camps

Learn to Swim! We start babies at four months in our comfortable 940 pools.

“This is the way to start babies in the water.” -Mike Bottom US Olympic Team

HARVEY WEST POOL in Santa Cruz! Also in Watsonville

722-3500 Call Jim—New Classes forming!

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BIRTHDAY PARTIES & SATURDAY SWIM now available at our indoor pool

Taught by Top Youth Coaches along with Current Collegiate Players Special 4 on 4 competitions in celebration of the International World Cup Tournament Super FUNdamentals (Boys and Girls, ages 6-14) 9 am — Noon • $125 Little Skillsbuilders (Boys and Girls, ages 4-6) 9:30 am — 11 am • $75 June 18 - 22 June 25 - 29 July 2 - 6 July 16 - 20 July 23 - 27 July 30 - Aug 3 August 6 - 10

Scotts Valley (Skypark Sports Complex) Soquel (Anna Jean Cummings Park) Ben Lomond (Highlands Park) Aptos (Polo Fields) Santa Cruz (Mission Hill Middle School) Scotts Valley (Skypark Sports Complex) Soquel (Anna Jean Cummings Park)

Don’t miss these amazing opportunities for your young player to enjoy and celebrate the greatest game in the world: SOCCER! Call for information on small-group and team discounts!

To register or more information go to www.catalytsoccer.com or simply call Catalyst at (831) 423-3556

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Music in May 5th Anniversary Season

World Class Chamber Music Concerts at First Congregational Church and Cabrillo College Recital Hall usic in May (Mim) will present a very special Season 5 Anniversary Celebration on Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12, 2012, including a World Premiere and an extraordinary roster of guest artists hailing from five countries. The season is dedicated to David Arben, former Associate Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, a Holocaust survivor and mentor to Mim’s Artistic Director Rebecca Jackson. Mim 2012 welcomes back pianists Amy Yang (“a magnificent artist and poet: everything she touches turns to gold.” ––The New York Concert Review) and Russian-born Kostantin Soukhoveski (“master storyteller”––mostlyclassical.blogpost.com), Joining them will be Jose Gonzalez Granero, principal clarinet of the San Francisco Opera, cellist Ani Kalayjian (“representing the young, up-and-coming generation”––Los Angeles Times], violinists Dmitri Pogorelov (“Clearly this artist has the makings of a violin superstar.” ––Flint Journal), Alexandra Leem of the Santa Fe Opera, and Mim Artistic Director Rebecca Jackson (“riveting”––San Francisco Examiner). On Friday May 11 at First Congregational Church, Santa Cruz, the program features Bartok’s Contrasts, a dynamic 16-minute piano, violin, & clarinet trio, flanked by two romantic giants: Schumann’s Marchenerzalungen (piano, viola and clarinet) and Rachmaninoff’s D Minor Trio (piano, cello, violin). On Saturday May 12 at the Cabrillo College recital Hall, Aptos, the centerpiece of the concert will be the World Premiere by composer Polina Nazaykinskaya, graduate of Yale. A monumental work inspired by the miraculous life of David Arben, for-

Rebecca Jackson with Jose Gonzalez Granero.

mer associate concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Holocaust survivor, it will feature two pianos, string quartet, and clarinet, and will be conducted by the composer. Also featured on that program is Anna Clyne’s Within her Arms. Commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic for Esa Pekka-Salonen’s final season and performed at the finale concerts of the 2011 Cabrillo Festival, the work has met with overwhelming praise and emotion. Alex Ross of The New Yorker described it as “…a fragile elegy for fifteen strings; intertwining voices of lament bring to mind English Renaissance masterpieces of Thomas Tallis and John Dowland.” Mim’s string quartet will also be featured in Osvaldo Golijov’s Tenebrae. Of a Charleston performance, Post and Courier reported, “When it ended, the whole crowd leaped up in a spontaneous standing ovation.” Other works on the program include Rachmaninoff’s Suite No. 1 for two pianos and Kovacs’ clarinet solo Hommage a Manuel de Falla. “We’re so proud to have reached this significant milestone of our 5th anniver-

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sary,” said Artistic Director Rebecca Jackson. “We’re reaching for the stars by being extremely ambitious and presenting more pieces and involving more performers than in any of our previous seasons. It’s going to be the best season yet!” Each performance is preceded by a free pre-concert lecture presented by musicologist Kai Christiansen. Tickets are available now and range from $20-$30, with discounts for advance purchases. The public can find more details at www.musicinmay.org Music in May is presented under the auspices of the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County. Mim’s mission: Mim brings renowned musicians to Santa Cruz, CA in a weekend full of concerts. The intent is to expand and broaden the audience of classical music,

impact youth, increase awareness of and develop relationships with other local nonprofit organizations serving the Santa Cruz community. n ••• Music in May 2012 Season 5 Anniversary Celebration Presented by: Music in May and Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County Friday, May 11 First Congregational Church, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 6:30 PM Pre-concert lecture, 7:30 PM Concert $20 advance/$25 door Program: Schumann’s Marchenerzalungen (Fairy Tales), Op. 132 for Viola, Piano and Clarinet • Bartok Contrasts for Violin, Piano, and Clarinet • Rachmaninoff’s Piano Trio D Minor, No. 1 Saturday, May 12 Cabrillo College Concert Hall, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 6:30 PM Pre-concert lecture, 7:30 PM Concert $25 advance/$30 door Program: World Premiere by Polina Nazaykinskaya • Kovac’s Hommage a Manuel de Falla for Solo Clarinet • Golijov’s Tenebrae for String Quartet • Clyne’s Within Her Arms for 15 Strings • Rachmaninoff’s Suite No. 1 for Two Pianos, Op. 5 Tickets: Phone: (800) 838-3006, Online: www.brownpapertickets.com, In Person: Soif Wine Bar, 105 Walnut Ave., Downtown Santa Cruz Website: www.musicinmay.org

Violinist David Arben, Holocaust survivor

native of Poland David commenced playing violin at age 7. His father brought him two years later to a concert in Warsaw to hear Efrem Zimbalist play Beethoven’s violin concerto. The 9 year old secretly vowed to one day have this famous violinist as teacher. Taken by force, at age 13, soon followed by parents, brother and sister whom he never saw again, David was the sole survivor of 4 years in Nazi camps that included Auschwitz. After multiple brushes with death and eventual liberation, he scrounged on the streets of postwar Germany as a displaced person. Guided by his departed parents’ belief that he was “a violin virtuoso,” the teenage Arben struggled to find a way back to serious study of the instrument. Miraculously, he later gained passage to America and fulfilled the childhood dream of entering Curtis Institute of

Music with instruction under Zimbalist. Looking back, after attaining the position of associate concertmaster in the Philadelphia Orchestra and innumerable honors worldwide, Mr. Arben attributes his triumph to the violin. More than David Arben with once it was Rebecca Jackson instrumental in averting death in the camps. Music became his only family, true love, therapy for healing and life preserved. David shared these life’s lessons and many others while mentoring Rebecca Jackson, Mim’s artistic director, over the last decade. He restored her dream to play violin and left the whole family forever indebted to him. Rebecca and her fellow artists lovingly dedicate this year’s Mim concert series to Mr. David Arben. n

‘Pirates & Pearls’ — Capitola Art & Wine Festival Kickoff Party & Auction oin the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce on the patio at Bargetto Winery for the annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival Kickoff Party on May 17 from 6 - 9PM. This year’s theme, “Pirates & Pearls“ will feature delicious Caribbean appetizers catered by E & J Catering, 2012 Festival glass, wine tasting from 21 Festival wineries, unveiling of the 2012 Festival poster, silent auction, live auction, art auction, raffle and music by Music Now DJ. Dressing, walking and talking like a pirate optional…but highly recommended! Ahrrrr!

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The beautiful outdoor setting at Bargetto Winery, on the patio overlooking Soquel Creek, provides the perfect setting for this fun annual event. Tickets are $35 per person and are available at the Capitola-Soquel Chamber office, 716-G Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Proceeds from the event help fund the 30th Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival, which supports the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit organization, and the many community groups who assist with the Festival. For more information visit http://www.capitolasoquelchamber.com or call (831) 475-6522. ••• Capitola Historical Museum Board Recruitment 2012 he Capitola Historical Museum Board will have three (3) seats up for reappointment/appointment, as of June 2012. The City Council is seeking applications from persons who are preferably Capitola residents, 18 years or older with a general interest in local history and in becoming involved in local government.

Applications are available at Capitola City Hall in the lobby foyer and the reception office, on the City’s website at http://www.ci.capitola.ca.us/capcity.nsf/ CtyCnclComm.html as well as at the Capitola Branch Library. ••• Openings for Año Nuevo State Park Volunteer Naturalist Training nce a year Año Nuevo State Park opens its doors to new recruits for our extensive volunteer training pro-

gram. Año Nuevo State Reserve is currently looking for outdoor enthusiasts to join our volunteer family. A true jewel of the California coast and home to a large Elephant Seal rookery, Año Nuevo is 20 miles north of Santa Cruz and offers an uncommon and remarkable wildlife experience. Accepted applicants receive comprehensive training as docent naturalists; then lead guided walks through the rookery during the breeding season and act as “roving” naturalist interpreters for the rest of the year. Training begins in early September. For more information, please call (650) 8792029. ••• Honor Society Awards Scholarships lpha Gamma Sigma (AGS) California Community College Scholastic Honor Society announced that Cabrillo College students Charlotte Achen, Cedar Green, and Oleksii Chuiko were each awarded scholarships by the academic honor society and service organization of the C a l i f o r n i a Community Colleges AGS holds an annual convention each spring, at which the organization awards scholarships to students who excel in academics and/or community service. This year ’s 86th Annual AGS Convention held in the Doubletree Hotel, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, CA, had 539 attendees representing 44 college chapters. At the award ceremony on Saturday April 21, 54 student members of AGS were awarded scholarships totaling $38,400. Ms. Achen was the recipient of $600 for the Ed Walsh Scholarship for outstanding community service. Mr. Green and Mr. Chuiko were both recipients of $700 for the Kathleen D. Loly Award, which recognizes academic excellence. Mr. Green serves as president of the Cabrillo College chapter of AGS. Ms. Achen is a former president and was a presenter at this year’s convention. n

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Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre In Concert at Crocker Theater

Contemporary ballet premieres alongside classical favorite

anta Cruz Ballet Theatre presents its In Concert performances at Cabrillo College’s Crocker Theater on June 3. Choreographer Eva Stone’s piece “End of a Year” for Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre is a modern dance performed to music by Luigi Boccherini in new costumes designed and built by Suellen Baum of Utah Regional Ballet. Robert Kelley comments, “It has a tongue-in-cheek sense of humor, which is not that easy to pull off with dance. This work is fundamentally grounded in modern technique – something you do not always see ballet dancers take on. This group of dancers is more than

up for the challenge. “ Ms. Stone has created commissioned works for many local and regional dance companies such as Spectrum Dance Theater, South Bay Ballet, Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre and Seattle Dance Project. Her work has premiered in New York, London, Geneva and St. Petersburg, Russia. A recent work, The Unraveling, debuted at Lincoln Center as part of the New York International Ballet Competition Gala. “Being of One’s Hour” with original score by Christopher Pratorius is a contemporary piece in the neo-classical style, choreographed specifically for the talents of

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this season’s dancers, by Artistic Director Robert Kelley. Robert received the commissioned musical score from Chris in August - it was a specific vehicle for Emerson Moose’s talents as a dancer and as a partner, and his access to emotional qualities. The music is elusive yet has an incredible driving force. The corps makes up the framework of the structure of the dance; they are dancing the driving beat, like riding the crest of a wave, without pushing it musically. This ballet is asks emotional questions without making a definitive statement leaving it open to the interpretation of the viewer. Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre also presents works from the classical repertoire. For 2012, the Company will dance “Paquita”; a time-honored classic challenging the dancers with the demands of classical ballet technique. Set to uplifting, fast-paced music by Leon Minkus, the ballet showcases a principal couple, several soloists and a corps de ballet. Co-Artistic Director Diane Cypher is re-staging this traditional ballet, orginally choreographed by Marius Petipa for the Imperial Ballet of St Petersburg in Russia in 1881. At the time this work was first presented, it revealed a new choreographic

concept: that two ballerinas could be onstage at the same time. “Paquita” includes an entire suite of solos for different ballerinas – this was a first in the late 1800s! Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre In Concert Cabrillo Crocker Theater at Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, June 3, 2012, at 1 pm. A contemporary and classical ballet concert featuring premieres choreographed by Artistic Director Robert Kelley and guest artist Eva Stone. TICKETS: Ticket prices range from $12 - $24 and go on sale May 7. Tickets may be purchased at The Studio office, 2800 South Rodeo Gulch in Soquel, Monday-Friday noon-5 PM; by calling Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre at 831-477-1606; online at www.scbt.org ; at the Crocker Box Office one hour before the performance. Founded in 1978, the company is directed by Robert Kelley and Diane Cypher. Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre became a nonprofit corporation in 1982, to give aspiring young dancers an opportunity to develop the performance skills necessary for their training as professional ballet dancers, and to provide high caliber ballet performances for the local community. n ••• The mission of Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre is to inspire and create opportunities for young artists through the advancement of the art of ballet. Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre is recognized as one of the top regional ballet companies in the country. Many of its alumni continue on to professional dance careers. Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre is partly funded by the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County, the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County, and the Monterey Peninsula Foundation Youth Fund.

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Second District Candidate Debate Highlights Differences By Noel Smith

he Aptos Chamber of Commerce hosted a debate among the five candidates for supervisor in District 2. It happened at the Chamber’s April Breakfast meeting on Thursday, April 12 at the Seacliff Inn. With standing room only, the packed room listened intently as the five answered question asked by the moderator, retired Superior Court Judge William Kelsay. The debate covered a variety of topics and included questions from the audience. The candidates responding were Daniel Beckett, Doug Deitch, Zach Friend, Rich McInnis and Antonio Rivas. Before the business-friendly chamber audience, all candidates agreed that more needs to be done by the county to improve the local business environment and the county’s infrastructure especially maintaining local roads and reducing traffic congestion.

Antonio Rivas Daniel Beckett Local Water activist Doug Deitch saw the topmost concern to be county’s water supply while Seabreeze Tavern owner Rich McInnis had the county’s poor attitude toward small business — which had personally experienced — as his number one. Contractor Daniel Beckett named the county’s building department as needing improvement in dealing with the public, former County Democrat Central Committee Chairman Zach Friend named the infrastructure as his top priority and

Doug Deitch Rich McInnes Zach Friend Judge William Kelsay General impressions Antonia Rivas, Former Watsonville Mayor eckett wants a friendlier attitude from and PVUSD Counselor, was concerned the planning department; Doug Deitch about public safety. The hot button topics were the Aptos is continuing to base his campaign on water related issues; Village plan and the Zach Friend is part of proposed new The debate covered a variety the new generation of Safeway in Rancho of topics and included quespoliticians in Santa Del mar Shopping tions from the audience. The Cruz County seemCenter. McInnes said ingly willing to listen the planned Aptos candidates responding were to all sides; Rich Village plan didn’t Daniel Beckett, Doug Deitch, McInnis is willing to have the activiZach Friend, Rich McInnis learn and didn’t ty/business center it sound like a one-trick and Antonio Rivas. needs to succeed; pony; Antonia Rivas both Rivas and Becket were against the plan, while Deitch is a long-time politician with his roots deep in the south county. n and Friend supported the Aptos Village. ••• The proposed new Safeway was Candidate Websites: Daniel Beckett – another matter with Deitch the only one outright opposing it with the other four beckettforsupervisor.com/, Doug Deitch – supporting it because it is a redevelopment www.dougforsupervisor.com, Zach Friend – www.friendforsupervisor.com of an already existing commercial center.

Mid-County Sports Scoreboard SportsWrap

Baseball

Harbor Season Record: (10-9, SCCAL 3-4) Aptos 4 – Harbor 3 (8 Innings) arbor Scoring: Andres Diaz 2 for 4, 3SBs; Lucas Hewitt 2 for 2 BB, RBI; Connor Plant 2 HBP, R; Joe Plate 1 for 4, R; Ben Moody 2 for 4, 2B, RBI. Soquel Season Record: (11-8, SCCAL 4-2) Soquel 9 – Scotts Valley 0 WP: Chris Viall Soquel Scoring: Soquel Tyler Silva 2 for 3, 3RBIs; Manoa Harmon 1 for 1, 2B, 2 RBIs, Jamie Myer 2 for 3 RBI

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Softball

Harbor Season Record: (5-9, SCCAL 3-5) Harbor 1 – St. Francis 0 P: Hanna Christienson Harbor Scoring: Jade Rogers 1-2, RBI; Marian Lambert 1 for 2; Carly Christienson 1 for 3; Olivia Mahach R. Soquel Season Record: (15-5, SCCAL 6-1) San Lorenzo Valley 3 – Soquel 0 Soquel Scoring: Anna Gurr 2 for 3.

Aptos 6 – Harbor 4 Harbor Scoring: Jade Rogers 2 for 4, RBI; Danielle Grant 2 for 4, R; Hannah Christenson 1 for 3, 2RBI, R

Boys Volleyball

Soquel Season Record: (15-12, SCCAL 7-5) Harbor Season Record: (10-13, SCCAL 7-5) Soquel def. Harbor (13-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-18) oquel Scoring: Graham Denevan 11 kills, 10 digs; Sam Walters 9 kills, 14 digs; Alex Shearer 8 kills, 7 blocks; Jesse Cohen 11 digs, 30 assists. Harbor Scoring: Garrett Fonseca 16 kills, 11 digs; Javier Meza 32 assists; Jason Aban 21 digs; Bryan Monjes 8 kills 10 digs; Alex York 11 kills, 2 aces, 5 digs, 2 blocks. Soquel def. Aptos (25-21, 25-23, 25-18) Soquel Scoring: Graham Denevan 13 kills, 10 digs; Alex Shearer 10 kills; Sam Walters 8 kills, 13 digs.

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32nd Annual Human Race Walkathon and Fun Run

he 32nd Annual Human Race Walkathon and Fun Run will take place Saturday May 12. Over 2000 local residents are expected to gear up in support of the nonprofit, school or charity of their choice and walk, run, or wheel their way along West Cliff Drive. Runners will start at 8AM and walkers will immediately follow. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Participants are welcome to register online until the day of the event. T-shirts will be provided to the first 2000 participants contributing $35 or more. This year over 130 participating organizations will collectively step out to ask the community for financial support to maintain the services they provide. Numerous agencies have relied on the race as a fundraising mainstay for their organization since the inception of the event. “The race brings together so many diverse local organizations addressing vital community needs. We have a wideranging list of participants that includes school children, animal lovers, art and

music lovers, parks program supporters, environmental activists and public service advocates. You name the cause, and there is someone at the Human Race walking for it,” states Human Race Coordinator Chris Braccini.

In the last five years, the Human Race has generated nearly $1 million dollars for participating organizations. “We have set an ambitious goal of raising $250,000 this year. No contribution is too small. I look forward to seeing a new round of commu-

nity members at this year’s race,” states Braccini. Race day will include t-shirts for the first 2000, prizes, a costume contest, music along the course, a free breakfast and a post race barbeque. Community members of all ages are encouraged to join their fellow neighbors in this family friendly, fun event. Register and download a pledge sheet at www.humanracesc.org or call the Volunteer Center at 831- 427-5070 for more information. n ••• May 12, 2300 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz. Participants of all ages are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Crowd friendly dogs are also welcome on a leash. Schedule of Events 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Registration and donation turn-in 7:00 AM: Get fueled for the fun run and walk with a pre-race breakfast for participants. 8:00 AM: Runners Begin 8:30 AM: Walkers Begin 10:30 - 12:30 PM: Picnic and BBQ. Relax and enjoy great food with friends and family

Jim Booth Swim School begins Fortieth year, keeping Harvey West Pool active

n 1974, Jim Booth taught his fist swim lessons in Santa Cruz County and coached the Santa Cruz Aquatic team at Harvey West pool. “Going to work was the most exciting part of my day, I had as much fun as the kids and they were learning a valuable skill.” Since that beginning 40 years ago Booth, and his teachers, have taught almost 20,000 people to swim. In the past, many children were mistakenly thrown in, dunked or forced underwater trying to teach them to swim with many unhappy experiences. Booth, who has presented his techniques at the World Baby Swim conference, created a unique way to introduce babies and children to the water; make it fun! “Creating new techniques is so exciting.” According to Booth, “We teach babies without forcing them, or anyone. Our classes are exciting; kids love to come and adore their teachers.”

With step-by-step success, the children’s enthusiasm leads to confidence and progress. The kids beg to go to swim class! Moms and Dads share the excitement of the water in a natural and positive introduction. The entire family creates a tradition that will be passed on for generations. His business plan was simple: teach lot of kids and someday they’ll bring their babies to lessons! Jim currently has three ex students as teachers and dozens of children of former students. When he began, lessons were often taught in pools that were too cool for the kids and sometimes too deep. All of Jim’s locations in Santa Cruz County are 94 degrees and shallow enough for beginners to stand up. “Swimming isn’t scary, cold, deep pools are. I hate to be cold!” Jim says the Adult class uses the same concept, “Make

the class fun and comfortable and they’ll keep coming back. We want the entire family be safe and enjoy a lifetime of playing in the water. It’s part of a child’s education when you live near the ocean.” And Harvey West Pool is open! The instruction pool has been run by Jim for three years and offers lessons for all ages, recreation swim in the afternoon and birth-

day parties that include the fun Splashpad. Booth said it can be frustrating. “When the City of Santa Cruz had to cut costs they immediately worked with us to keep the lessons and recreation going. We hope to see the lap pool open soon also. Harvey West IS open!” For more information, call Jim Booth Swim School: 831 722-3500.

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Disaster Preparedness

By Mike DeMars, Central Fire Protection District

re you and your family prepared for a disaster? Many people have a, “It will never happen to me” mentality. The problem with disasters is that they are unpredictable. A disaster can strike and any time, day or night, sometimes with little or no warning. Santa Cruz County may be considered a paradise, but it is susceptible to many types of natural and manmade disasters. We rely on emergency services for fires, medical and police emergencies. During a disaster, these emergency services may be overwhelmed with response times for emergency responders delayed for long periods of time. That’s why it is important that every citizen do their part to prepare their families for dealing with disasters. Santa Cruz County has experienced a variety of disasters throughout its history. When you think of disasters in this area, one of the first that comes to mind is the Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989. This event caused many residents to live without gas or electricity for weeks. Several wildfires have swept through the county in the past

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few years. Floods are common during the rainy season and Santa Cruz experienced its first major Tsunami event just a year ago. The common factor in all disasters is that emergency services can become overwhelmed within minutes of receiving the first 911 calls. This means that a request for help during a natural disaster may be delayed by minutes, hours or days depending on the nature and magnitude of the emergency. “Disaster Preparedness” > 21

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Make a Plan to Reduce Your Debt

he recession — and subsequent slow recovery — has caused millions of Americans to focus even more closely on living within their means. If you are ready to face up to your own financial realities, one crucial step is to set out a plan of action. Here are some key considerations to keep in mind. Keep Track of Your Spending t’s hard to reduce your spending if you don’t have a good idea of how much you are spending. Keep track of your typical monthly expenses for three months to find out where your money is going. To get an even more realistic idea, factor in some unexpected expenses — such as auto and home repairs. Once you have a record of your spending, compare your average monthly outlay with your monthly income. If you have a surplus, this is the amount you can apply each month to paying down debt and building savings. If you have a shortfall, you’ll need to examine

Money Matters Brian Cooke

By Brian Cooke and Cole Strickland, LPL Financial Advisors

your expenses more closely to see what you can potentially cut back or cut out. Keep Saving ne way to establish good saving habits is to make saving even easier than spending. A handy tip is to set up separate savings accounts with separate goals attached to them. Here are three suggestions that can help you better allocate your savings. Emergency Account: Your goal for this account should be to build up at least three to six months of living expenses. This way, if you lose your job or need a lump sum to pay for a significant expense, you may not have to tap into your other savings or ring up more debt. Family Account: This account can help fund your children’s school expenses (such as class trips and team uniforms) or vacations. Investment Account: This account should be reserved for general or long-

term saving goals. Hopefully, you already have a retirement savings account (either through your workplace or on your own) and perhaps a college savings plan. But having another account to save for other longer-term goals — maybe to start your own business or remodel your home — can be a smart move. Keep a Tight Watch on Your Credit Cards f you’ve accumulated significant credit card debt, you’ve first got to stop the bad behavior. Paying off debt is easier once you stop using your credit cards. Pay off your highest interest credit card debt first, making sure you avoid the “minimum balance trap.” Paying more than the minimum can make a big difference. Consolidate your debt by transferring outstanding balances to lower-rate cards. If you don’t want to transfer your balances, you may be able to get your current credit card company to match the interest rate of a competitor.

Cancel all cards except for the one that offers the lowest interest rate. Finally, set up a realistic payment timetable and stick with it. If you have trouble keeping pace, talk to a professional. The counselors at the nonprofit National Foundation for Credit Counseling can help develop a more structured plan for you. To find the nearest location, call 800-388-2227 or visit www.nfcc.org. n ••• This article is not intended to provide specific investment or tax advice for any individual. Consult your financial advisor, your tax advisor or us at (831) 476-SAVE if you have any questions. LPL Financial, Member FINRA/ SIPC Brian Cooke and Cole Strickland, MBA are Financial Advisors with LPL Financial LLC. CA Insurance Lic. #0D63585, CA Insurance Lic. #0G22630LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC 1500 41ST Ave. Suite 244 Capitola, CA 95010 (831) 476-SAVE (7283). LPL FINANCIAL LLC. Tracking #1-034878

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SANTA C RUZ COUNTY BANK Put Your Money Where Your Life Is

By Gail Penniman

anta Cruz County Bank opened its doors for business on February 3, 2004 with the goal of serving the local community with the best in customer service. By building relationships with each individual and business owner who banks at one of its five full-service offices and two self-serve ATM and Night Depository centers, Santa Cruz County Bank has upheld its commitment to serve our county. The bank was founded by local business owners as a locally owned and operated commercial bank offering a complete line of short and intermediate term loan products, including commercial term loans and lines of credit, construction loans, commercial real estate loans, home equity lines of credit and Small Business Administration guaranteed term loans. For county residents who are not business owners, the bank has all the regular deposit products plus augmentations such as online banking, bill payment, cash management, remote deposit capture and merchant credit card services. Re-Investing in our Community ne of the bank goals is to encourage Santa Cruz County residents to deposit their funds with a bank that turns around and puts that investment to work by making commercial loans that benefit the non-profit organizations and businesses in our neighborhoods. Not long ago, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a non-profit in our county, had an opportunity to take part in an auction on the County Building

Join your neighbors for the Aptos Chamber Mixer on April 24 from 5 to 6:30 PM at the Aptos office of Santa Cruz County Bank, 7775 Soquel Drive.

ture of Santa Cruz County Bank is geared squarely at boosting community involvement to build the strength and economic health of our county. The Customers Say it Best! ocal business owners recognize that their partnership with Santa Cruz County Bank has aided them to grow their businesses through lending services and financial solutions. Gary Manfre, President of Watsonville Coast Produce says, “When we thought of installing solar for our business, Santa Cruz County Bank said, ‘Yes, we’ll finance it!’ Thanks to Santa Cruz County Bank, we’ve added long-term value to our company, and we are invested to provide for future generations. Whenever we’ve a business idea or need, Santa Cruz County Bank has provided a solution.” Ted Burke, Owner of Shadowbrook Restaurant says, “Banking is all about relationships. Our business greatly values the relationship we have with Santa Cruz County Bank. They are our neighbor, they know us by name, and every day, year after year, I know I can count on them.” n Where and When ull-service Banking Offices are open Monday through Thursday 9 to 5 PM and Friday 9 to 6 PM at the following locations: 7775 Soquel Dr, Aptos. • 662-6000 819 Bay Ave, Capitola • 464-5300 720 Front St, Santa Cruz • 457-5000 4604 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley • 461-5000 595 Auto Center Dr, Watsonville • 761-7600 Self-Service Banking Centers with ATM and Night Depositories • 1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz—Next to the Education Center on the Dominican Hospital Campus • 783-25 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Aptos—At Deluxe Foods of Aptos in the Deer Park Shopping Center For more information, visit the Santa Cruz County Bank website at sccountybank.com or call 457-5000.

L steps to purchase a foreclosed house on Freedom Boulevard for use as a permanent office building. In auctions like this one, the buyer must come with funds ready to commit to the purchase if the bid he or she makes is the winning bid. This was a truly unique situation! The bank went to work in the days before the auction and made it possible for the CASA representative to appear at the auction with bank certified checks as the result of the commercial loan Santa Cruz County Bank committed to CASA. It was this creative thinking and willingness to go

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the extra mile for a local non-profit that made it possible for CASA to buy the building and refurbish it into a beautiful, functional office from which CASA will continue to serve residents of our county. Community Involvement: Directors and Employees Dig Deep he employees and the directors of Santa Cruz County Bank believe strongly in and are committed to long-term community involvement which results in the generous giving of money, time and energy to local non-profits, service clubs, chambers of commerce and charitable organizations. Room does not permit to list all of the organizations the bank has helped and worked with in the past 24 months, but a partial list is available at s c c o u n t y bank.com/community. The employees regularly take part in activities for such organizations as the Human Race, Bowl for Kids, Relay for Life, Second Harvest Holiday Food Drive, Boys and Girls Club, Cabrillo College Foundation and Defensa de Mujeres, looking forward to the events from one month to the next. The corporate cul-

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Daedalus String Quartet at the Carmel Sunset Center

he highly musical Daedalus String communicative musical qualities of terrific tone, individual virtuosQuartet gave a ity, wonderful ensemble riveting World Members of this excit- balance were present Premiere of Joan Tower’s “White Water” ing ensemble are Min- and in full force the twenty last evening at The Young Kim and throughout minute work. Carmel Sunset Theater. Matilda Kaul violins, A richly sounding Members of this exciting ensemble are MinJessica Thompson ascending solo by Jessica Violist Young Kim and Matilda viola and Thomas Thompson opened the Kaul violins, Jessica Thompson viola and Kraines cello. Most piece followed by the violins and cello. The Thomas Kraines cello. impressive was the quartet performed a Most impressive was quartet’s total absorp- variety of calculated the quartet’s total absorption in Joan tion in Joan Tower’s glissandi and deeply intense textures without Tower’s composition. composition. hardness of tone or The Daedalus comforced tempi. The delimands an extraordinarily chameleonic sound quite necessary to cate “quasi”–cadenza performed by Minnegotiate and conquer the demands of the Young Kim was like colored transparency composer’s score. All of the important and beautifully realized, as was the rich “Disaster Preparedness” from pg 18

The best way to prepare you and your family is to develop a plan before disaster strikes. Children are taught in school to prepare for fires in their homes and develop a fire safety plan. That plan can be expanded into a disaster preparedness plan. Having the plan can be one of the most important steps in preparedness. Your disaster plan should include: • A floor plan should be made of your home with at least two routes of escape. • Emergency information and phone numbers should be posted where everyone can see. Children should be taught when and how to call 911. • Know how to shut off gas, water and electricity in your home if necessary. • Choose a safe meeting place outside of the home once you have safely exited. Also, choose a safe meeting place away from the home to meet if family members are separated during a disaster. • Identify an out-of-state friend or relative as an emergency contact. During emergencies, it may be easier to call in and out of the state than within the state. • Make disaster evacuation and stay-athome kits for your family. It can be something as simple as a backpack with some essential supplies as a ready-to-go kit if you have to evacuate. The small kit should contain items such as a flashlight, a portable radio, a first aid kit, water, food, emergency contact information, a change of clothes and some emergency cash. Also, remember to have batteries for the flashlight and radio. It can be a storage container with sup-

plies enough for in the home. The larger kit can contain a three day supply of food and water, blankets or sleeping bags, pet supplies, extra medication, a fire extinguisher, a large first aid kit, toiletry items, disinfectant or bleach, a tool kit, rain gear and books or games to pass the time. These are recommendations and other items can be added to emergency kits for your family’s personal needs. Once you have the plan, practice it on a regular basis with your family. Make sure that the supplies in your disaster kits are inspected occasionally. Ensure that batteries for flashlights and radios, and medical supplies, have not expired. Rotate food and water supplies every six months. Keep your kits stored where they can be reached quickly if necessary. Having a plan and an emergency kit will help you and your family to be ready for almost any type of disaster. Become familiar with which type of disasters may occur in your community. Specific safety and preparedness information for various emergencies can be obtained from your local fire department or Red Cross chapter. For those of you that would like to learn more about helping your community during a disaster, I would recommend taking a CERT course. CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training is designed to train members of the community basic disaster preparedness and recovery skills to be able to help their neighbors during natural disasters. More information about CERT can be found at www.santacruzcountycert.org n Mike DeMars – Central Fire Protection District, 930 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, Ca, 831-479-6843

cello tone of Thomas Kraines, a tone that at times simply filled the hall. The quartet’s strength resided in its overall discipline, polished precision in articulating rhythms and blending phrases and sound into a wonderfully colored voice that in one particular moment alluded to a swarm of bees slowly, quietly, magically hovering above the ensemble. Indeed a most impressive textural moment in the work. Well done Joan Tower and a wonderful performance Daedalus String Quartet! The evening began with a most delightful rendering of Haydn’s String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2 that carries the name “The Joke.” This delight-

Classical Reflection ful work along with the final work of Dvorak’s String Quartet No. 14 in A-flat major was crisp, exuberant and fit the bill to perfection. Under the superb guidance of Amy Anderson, President of Chamber Music Monterey Bay and Dana Werdmuller, Executive Director and the many generous supporters, a truly bright artistic future lies ahead. Congratulations and thank you! n

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FeaturedColumnist The Book Bag by Robert Francis

The Book Bag by Robert Francis

Bug Off! Creepy, Crawly Poems

By Jane Yolen Photos by Jason Stemple WordSong/Boyds Mills. $16.95 (Ages 5 and up) ver a dozen short poems and brilliant color photos of each poem’s subject make this collection one that young readers will enjoy reading. The featured insects include a fly, praying mantis, butterfly, ants, honeybees, lovebug, two types of spiders, dragonfly, tick, ladybug, and grasshopper. While some of the poems are humorous, others are cautionary and warn the reader to avoid squeezing a tick (“Bacteria comes sliding out, which makes a person sick”). Along with the verse and photo, each insect page also features a paragraph that gives information about the bug. You’ll learn that the fastest butterflies fly twelve miles per hour and dragonflies feast on mosquitoes, flies and midges. The author invites her readers to take their time to look at these gorgeous photographs, read the poems, and then write some of their own. That’s not a bad idea! Let this book be the catalyst that sparks your child’s creation of his or her own collection of creepy, crawly poems.

Bugs Galore

By Peter Stein Illustrated by Bob Staake Candlewick Press. $15.99 (Ages 4-8) ith its silly rhymes and comic retro illustrations, this read aloud picture book will have your child buzzing with excitement. A flurry of insects in every imaginable shape, size and color crawl and wing their way across the pages in an infestation of whimsy and humor. “Mud safari – hunt for worms. This one’s squishy, that one squirms. Aaah-bugs! Ewww-bugs! Crawl-onYOU bugs! Stay away from crawl-on-POO bugs!”

What’s buggin’ you? Kiddies’ bug books …

Even though your child may have mixed emotions about these little critters, that will change for the better after enjoying this fun book with its cartoonish bugs crawling, slithering, hopping and flying about on each page. In fact, your preschooler may start bugging you to read this book over and over again because he or she can’t get enough of “Bugs Galore.”

Creepy-Crawlies

By Karen Wallace and Tudor Humphries Kingfisher. $6.99 (Ages 3 and up) his “Flip the Flaps” picture book is filled with basic information that will satisfy any curious child who wants to know more about ladybugs, ants, butterflies, spiders, honeybees and dragonflies. Each two page entry includes an additional half page in the middle that features three questions. Flip it over and you’ll find the answers. For example, a question might be “How do ladybugs smell, taste, and feel?” Turn the page and you discover “Ladybugs use their two antennae, or feelers, to touch, smell, and taste.” And, of course, there’s an accompanying illustration of the antennae. Given the format of this book your child can begin to master not only identifying the insects and spiders featured here but they’ll also know something about what makes each one special and unique.

One Beetle Too Many: The Extraordinary Adventures of Charles Darwin

By Kathryn Lasky Illustrated by Matthew Trueman Candlewick Press. $6.99 (Ages 7-12) ou are invited along as Kathryn Lasky traces Charles Darwin’s life from his childhood when the youth went around the countryside collecting insects and other specimens to his famous voyage on the

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Beagle in 1831. Collecting everything he could lay his hands on such as an octopus, butterflies and spiders, Darwin also filled many notebooks with observations of the natural wonders he found from the Cape Verde Islands and Brazil to Valdivia and the Galapagos Islands. Mulling over his findings after he returned home to England, eventually Darwin wrote “The Origin of Species.” This book presented the natural scientist’s theory of evolution and explained the process of natural selection and the idea of the survival of the fittest. This “Smithsonian Notable Book for Children” brings together a fairly detailed text with a number of illustrations that picture Darwin’s adventures. Given the length of the narrative, this paperback would be best given to youngsters who are rather competent readers.

Insect Detective

By Steve Voake Illustrated by Charlotte Voake Candlewick Press. $6.99 (Ages 5-8) nother book for older children, this “Read and Wonder” book encourages the reader to explore his/her natural surroundings and observe some of the insects that might be found around the yard. Although we don’t usually realize it, there are some very exciting things happening in the insect world right beneath our feet. Ants are collecting food, wasps and bees are making their nests, caterpillars are at work nibbling away on plants, and ground beetles are helping keep gardens free of slugs and snails. The illustrations in this book are a bit washed out and not as eye appealing as what you might find in other picture books, but the content is quite good. Hopefully after reading this paperback the youngster

will want to learn more about the insects he or she can find very close to home.

Kingfisher Readers: Butterflies

By Thea Felsman Kingfisher. $3,99 (Ages 4 and up) Part of the “Read and Wonder” series, this level one book is ideal for beginning readers. The short sentences, familiar vocabulary and engaging color photos will make your child want to lend a hand with the reading chores when story time rolls around. On the inside cover you’ll find hints for parents on how to make this a good experience for the beginning reader. As the title suggests, the butterfly and its life cycle is the book’s subject. Besides picturing a number of different butterflies and sharing some basic information about them, the author takes the reader through the phases from laying eggs, through the caterpillar stage and to the safety of the chrysalis. Then, after a few weeks, the transformation is complete and out emerges the beautiful butterfly.

Step Gently Out

By Helen Frost Photos by Rick Lieder Candlewick Press. $15.99 (Ages 2-5) tunning close-up photography accompanies the lyrical text created by Helen Frost in this book that implores children to look more closely at the world around them. “Step gently out, be still, and watch a single blade of grass. An ant climbs up to look around. A honey bee flies past.” A cricket chirps, a moth glides by, a spider spins a silken thread in this little microcosm of the larger, natural world. There’s a praying mantis looking at you. A wasp balances on a leaf. As the light shifts, other tiny creatures reflect the soft beams and even the dew of branches sparkles like diamonds. Very simple in nature, this short poem by Frost coupled with some outstanding color photos highlights and accents the simple wonders one can discover if the person takes the time to look closely at what’s going on around him or her. n

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Relay For Life happening twice in May

American Cancer Society fundraiser honors the fight against cancer

elay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in our community a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease. Relay also provides an opportunity to inform our community about the many services and programs available to local cancer patients and caregivers. Relay starts with a Survivors Lap —

an inspirational time when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories we’ve achieved over cancer. Their presence at Relay helps bring hope that, together, we can eliminate cancer as a major health problem. After dark, we honor people who have been touched by cancer and remember loved ones lost to the disease during the Luminaria Ceremony. Relay has a way of turning tough stories about cancer into stories of joy, encouragement, hope and compassion. These emotions and the support a person receives at Relay For Life are beyond description. Your doctor can’t prescribe it; it doesn’t come in pill form and it doesn’t come in a bottle. But it’s available on the field of any Relay. It’s genuine, from the heart, FREE and priceless all at the same time. Each person who shares the Relay experience can take pride in knowing they are working to create a world with less

cancer and more birthdays. Learn more about the Relay at RelayForLife.org or call 1-800-227-2345. n ••• Relay For Life of UC Santa Cruz: May 12 – 13, Saturday 10 AM - Sunday 10 AM, OPERS East Field Relay For Life of Scotts Valley: May 19 20, Saturday 10 AM - Sunday 10 AM, Sky Park Relay For Life of Santa Cruz: July 14 - 15, Saturday 10 AM - Sunday 10 AM, Cabrillo College Track

“Scoreboard” from pg 16

Soquel def. Scotts Valley (25-15, 25-11, 25-18) Soquel Scoring: Graham Denevan 10 kills; Sam Walters 5 kills, 15 digs; Alex Shearer 7 kills.

Boys Golf

Soquel Season Record: (5-6) Soquel 218 – Santa Cruz 226 (DeLaveaga GC) edalist: Kyle Graff (Soquel) 37 Soquel Scoring: Neddi Giletsmann 43, Zac Spires 45, Shayne Springbett 46, Sam Schenk 47. St. Francis 205 – Soquel 227 (DeLaveaga GC) Soquel Scoring: Kyle Graff 43; Neddi Giletsmann 44; Sam Schenk 45; Shayne Springbett 45; Danny French 50; Zac Spires 59.

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Amgen Tour comes through Santa Cruz; ends Stage 2 in Aptos n Monday, May 14, Cabrillo College hosts the stage 2 finish of the Amgen Tour of California after a day-long ride from the heart of San Francisco. Beginning at Marina Green at 11:05 am in San Francisco’s Marina District, the start line will run right to the break wall of San Francisco Bay. The backdrop will be the breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island and the Marin Headlands. Within minutes, the race will pass through the Presidio then continue south on Highway 1 through Pacifica and Daly City. Making its way along the Devil’s Slide then through Half Moon Bay the riders and spectators worldwide will enjoy this spectacular coastline. The stage then turns inland and starts the assault up Bonny Doon Road and Empire Grade then whiteknuckling it down Jameson Creek road through Boulder Creek. The route again climbs up Bear Creek Rd, along Summit Rd to the final 11-mile descent along Soquel-San Jose Road, through Soquel and along Soquel

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Drive to Cabrillo College and the finish line at approximately 3:53 pm. The stage has two long climbs giving the riders another KOM (King of the Mountain) opportunity. The 117-mile stage 2 of the Amgen Tour of California will be a long and difficult stage. n

••• The largest cycling event in America, the 2012 Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race, presented by AEG that challenges the world’s top professional cycling teams to compete along a demanding course from May 13-20, 2012.

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Are you a Sweet Genius Under Pressure?

By Camille Smith

admit it. No matter what I’m doing when I’m not coaching (watching TV, playing tennis, practicing my guitar), I’m asking, “What can I learn right now about being effective and producing desired results?” On a recent rainy day, Sweet Genius, a cooking show competitive (www.foodnetwork.com), offered some insights on being effective when the heat’s turned up. (Think I can write off my cable bill as a business expense?) In case you haven’t seen it, here’s how the show goes. The judge, renowned for his exquisite desserts, presents three chef competitors with dessert challenges. Each timed round begins with two things: a mandatory ingredient and something to stir their imagination and be represented in the dessert. In the rainy day episode, these were orange soda and a bubble machine. The competition begins with chefs gathering supplies from the pantry and running back to their workstations. As they dice, season and blend, their voiceover tells us what they plan to make and we hear their self-talk and thoughts about doubts and desires. Halfway through the allotted time, the judge introduces a second mandatory

ingredient. The contestants roll their eyes and, on the fly, figure out how to integrate the new element. (Same episode, this was pretzel rods.) We hear their internal conversations: “I’ve never cooked with this. I’m allergic to it. How can I beat the others? What happens if I lose?” At the end, two finalists bring their desserts to the judge who gives feedback as he nibbles the sweet concoctions. “You are no sweet genius” greets the loser. A twinkle of the judge’s eye and “Congratulations” goes to the winner, plus a check for $10,000. Imagine with me how the Sweet Genius format might show up at work … Scenario: To take advantage of an unexpected funding opportunity, the boss (judge) asked the team of sales managers (contestants) to create a sales projection for next 12 months within 24 hours (mandatory ingredient). To inspire the contestants’ imagination, the boss states the winner will be chosen by a VC (the real judge: person with authority to say something is successful or not) and would be the next VP of Sales (the imagination stimulator). The clock starts. The employees/contestants run to their cubicles and begin to slice and dice numbers in a spreadsheet.

Whether in the kitchen or the boardroom, being able to produce under pressure is a capacity worth building. Halfway through the allotted time, the boss tells contestants (employees) that the VC called to say the projections must include two new international markets. (Talk about a “what the?” curve ball!) Some contestants roll their eyes and mutter bleep-able phrases. Those we hear sound like this: “This isn’t fair! I can’t work with this kind of pressure. Why didn’t I pay closer attention in that Excel class?” Time’s up. Presentations made. Here’s what the VC (judge) says before declaring the winner: “If this was just about the spreadsheet, Mary would have won. However, there’s more to this challenge than manipulating data. The winner’s data wasn’t as detailed as Mary’s, and it showed a sufficient grasp of the issues and opportunities. Their communication skills and ability to take, not deflect, the feedback were outstanding. What set the winner apart was how they demonstrated skills required of a VP by • Delivering on the conditions of satis-

faction and not adding unrequested bells and whistles • Communicating upfront what wasn’t done, without offering excuses • Accepting positive and negative feedback without rebuttal • Thinking and acting with the interests of the company as a whole, not just their job Congratulations, Matt, you are the new VP of Sales.” Whether in the kitchen or the boardroom, being able to produce under pressure is a capacity worth building. It takes selfdiscipline, self-trust, the ability to communicate and connect with the audience’s concerns, and a commitment to a produce results, not reasons. These are all learnable skills. Which one do you need to improve so you can produce results under pressure? n ••• PS: If you have a TV show you’d like me to critique in this way. Email me: camille@wipcoaching.com.

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Santa Cruz Clay 2012 Show and Sale

anta Cruz Clay is a one-of-a-kind event featur- overlooking the Soquel Creek with music and ing 25 local artists working in one medium … wine tasting. Artist booths will cluster in front clay. This will be the ninth year for our show of the winery and dot the pleasant courtyard. New this year will be an area and sale and includes artists that dedicated to the various clay have 40 years of experience at their Bargetto Winery studios and artists that teach craft along with two people 3535 Main St. Soquel locally. Attendees will find exhibiting for their first time. Our May 5 & 6 information there about community is host to clay artists Saturday and Sunday upcoming classes and workworking in a wide variety of styles. 11 am – 5 pm shops in our area. These range from large figurative free admission Santa Cruz Clay 2012 sculptures, delicate porcelain bowls showcases the depth and enhanced with polka dots, rough textural vases that have been fired 4 days in a wood- diversity of clay expression that exists locally firing kiln, and even clay constructions glazed to and gives our community a chance to see and purchase high quality work. mimic old rusted cans. This free event is hosted by the Bargetto “SC Clay” > 30 Winery and combines a courtyard setting

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Santa Cruz Food Tour y husband and I had out of town guests staying for the weekend recently, so we thought an ideal way for them to experience some of the area would be on the Santa Cruz Food Tour. Owned and operated by Brion Sprinsock, this is a culinary and historical adventure that is fun and informative at the same time. Our merry group of about a dozen people gathered at an appointed spot downtown with Sprinsock giving us information on what to expect on the three-anda-half-hour tour. It was cold and raining that day, but spirits were not dampened. With Sprinsock at the helm, the tour was splendid and uplifting all the way. A hearty plate of food made for a good start, with several more culinary stops taking in ice cream, and burgers and a beer tasting as well. Myriad snippets of information on the history of Santa Cruz were revealed by the very knowledgeable and entertaining Sprinsock, and the walking part of it is over easy terrain. The tour ended at a downtown restaurant where plentiful food was served. I highly recommend Santa Cruz Food Tour – for locals and visitors alike. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute, and so did our guests. Santa Cruz Food Tour, 529 Chestnut St., #12, Santa Cruz, 800-838-3006. Email: scfood tour@gmail.com. www.santacruzfoodtour.com. Eddison & Melrose — Karen Anne’s Granola aren Murray can’t keep up with the demand for her granola. With a busy catering company and tea shop to run, she started making healthy granola just for family and friends. But she was urged to

market it, so you can now find her granola in all New Leaf stores (except on the Westside), Shopper’s Corner, Whole Foods in Capitola, and A.J.’s Market in Soquel – as well as stores in San Francisco, Oakland, Pacific Grove, Campbell and Salinas. Right now, four different flavors are available, but Murray will be adding more. She says not all flavors are in every store, but everybody’s favorite is almond pecan. All the granola varieties are very healthy and are made fresh daily. “It goes straight from our oven into the bag,” Murray says. “It’s as fresh as can be. It’s not too sweet and it’s not too hard, and that seems to be what people like.” Murray, an affable Brit with a husband and 5-year-old son to take care of, is a trained chef who also runs her own tea room in her store in Monterey where she serves a typical English afternoon tea. “We do afternoon tea served on china, Cornish pasties, sausage rolls, bridal showers, kids’ birthday parties, and more,” Murray says of her busy life. “People come into the store for afternoon tea and the aroma of granola baking in the oven drifts into the shop – honey, cinnamon, apple, etc., and people buy it right there.” Murray caters weddings, parties of all kinds and many corporate events. She also gives back to the community with donations to school fundraisers and many charitable events. “We are always willing to help somebody,” she says. Eddison & Melrose, 25 Soledad Drive, Monterey. 831-393-9479. www.eddisonand melrose.com.

Dining Etiquette ry not to talk with your mouth full, even though it’s difficult sometimes. When you are asked a question and you have just taken a bite of food, chew and swallow b e f o r e speaking. That’s why it’s better to take small bites of food when dining with other Photo Courtesy of Santa Cruz Food Tour people. And try not to Brion Sprinsock (right) doles out information about Santa Cruz’s culinary surprises

By Josie Cowden

slouch over your food. It looks so much better to sit up straight, and it helps the digestion, too. Preferably at mealtimes, children should not have anything in their hands other than a knife and fork. I recently observed a family in a restaurant where the boy had left most of his breakfast untouched, pushed his plate away whilst

his parents and sister were still eating, and was more interested in his iPhone than enjoying a meal with his family. Parents have a responsibility to teach their children good manners. n ••• Josie Cowden is a freelance writer and proofreader. Contact her at ravenone274@comcast.net.

Earth Day

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Announcements

Big Brothers, Big Sisters is Gearing up to Celebrate 30th Anniversary

ig Brothers Big Sisters is calling out to all of the wonderful people in Santa Cruz who have participated in their program to share their stories and experience at the 30th Anniversary Celebration. To learn more, visit www.santacruzbbbs.org, or contact Julie at (831) 464-8691, Julie@santacruzmentor.org

Nar-Anon

hat is co-dependency? What is enabling? What is this insanity? Am I the only one who feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, a world wide fellowship of relatives and friends of addicts who have been affected by someone else's addiction. Three meetings are now being held in Santa Cruz County, on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. For a meeting near you call (888) 374-1164 or email saveyoursanity@aol.com

Ongoing Events First Mondays of the Month

Lecture Series on ‘Great Decisions’

7:00pm-8:30 pm, Episcopal Church of St. John, 125 Canterbury Dr. in Aptos ectures will be lead by Dr. Laina FarhatHolzman, sponsored by Santa Cruz Beach, American Association of University Women. For more information, call (831) 688-0541

Second and Fourth Mondays First and Third Wednesdays

Alzheimers Support Groups

Monday: 2:00 - 3:30pm Wednesday: 5:30 – 7:00pm Conference Room at Elena Baskin/Live Oak Senior Center, 1777-A Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz acilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this group is for caregivers and family members of people with Alzheimers.

Tuesdays

Women Care Drop in Cancer Support

rop in Support Group is a gathering for women with all types of cancer. We offer support for women through all stages from diagnoses through treatment. For more information or to register call (831) 457-2273

Drop in Grief Support

6:00pm at Aegis, 125 Heather Terrace, Aptos oin other adults who are grieving the death of a friend or family member. Learn helpful tools for coping: Share stories and receive support from people who care. No registration required, please call (831) 430-3000

Tuesdays thru Fridays, Sundays

Svaroopa® Yoga Instruction at Aptos Yoga

Aptos Yoga, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd. Ste.23B, Aptos. 831-688-1019 varoopa® Yoga is very different from what most of us think of as yoga. With the support of blankets, beginning students relax into easy poses designed to release the deepest tensions in the body along the spine. This release deeply relaxes the body, quiets the mind, reduces pain, accelerates injury recovery, and promotes better overall

health. Classes five days each week. First Class free. For more information, call 688-1019 www.aptosyoga.org

First Tuesdays of the month

Tail Wagging World of Dog Ownership

6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.).

First Tuesdays and Third Wednesdays each month

Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

North County, 5:30-7p.m., first Tuesday of month (for location details contact Danielle at 761-2956 X102) South County, 5:30-7 p.m., third Wednesday of the month at the CASA Office, 813 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville ASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Santa Cruz County needs your help. Volunteer 3-5 hours per week to provide support, guidance, and a powerful voice in court for children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Everyone welcome, men and bilingual folks especially encouraged. To RSVP call 761-2956 Ext. 102, or email Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org

Second Tuesdays Each Month

Free Job Seek Workshop!

6:00pm-7:00pm, Gateway Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Rd. Scotts Valley or more information, visit http://hirewire.org

PFLAG

(Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) 7:00pm-9:00pm, 900 High St. First Congregational Church of Santa Cruz o learn more, call (831) 427-4016 or visit www.pflagscc.org

Wednesdays

Coastal Professionals

8:00am to 9:30am at Aptos History Museum, Old Dominion Court, Aptos. earn tips and make connections. Local professionals meet weekly to focus on business building and collaboration. Interested business owners, independent professionals and guests welcome. For more information: 621-1153, www.CoastalProfessionals.net

Cooking Course on Cancer Prevention and Survival

thru February 15, 6:00pm-8:00pm, New Leaf Community Markets, 1101 Fair Ave. Santa Cruz hysicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is sponsoring a 4-week course entitled “Food for Life: The Power of Food for Cancer Prevention and Survival.” Learn how proper diet can help prevent and survive cancer. Topics: how foods fight cancer; beneficial low-fat, high-fiber foods; dairy and meat alternatives; cancerfighting compounds; and healthy weight control. $95 To register, visit www.cancerproject.org/ classes, call 831-325-381l, or email simplynutritious@gmail.com

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Toastmasters: Speak for Success

12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. iving a business presentation? Interviewing for a job? Improve your speaking skills in a friendly, supportive environment with Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters. Open to all levels. Drop-ins welcome. For more information, call 831-335-3693.

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Lectures on Western Civilization

1:30pm-2:30pm, Monterey Peninsula College xciting lectures will cover fascinating topics such as "The Art of Alchemy," as well as "Lord Byron: Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know." Purchase free parking tickets at the college, lectures are free.

Overeaters Anonymous

6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach #50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos For more information, call (831) 429-7906

First Wednesday of the Month

Child Welfare Review

6:00pm- 9:00pm 1400 Emeline Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz. he orientation is designed to review the child welfare system and to give you a chance to have your question answered by child welfare staff. To register to one of the meeting and for directions, please call 454-4024.

First and Third Wednesdays

Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay ADHD Support Group Meetings

6:30pm-8:00pm at Mar Vista Elementary School on Soquel Dr. or more information, contact Jude Brenis at jbrenis@sbcglobal.net or call (831) 684-0590

Fourth Wednesday each Month

Ongoing Constitution Classes

7:00 pm Quaker Meeting House, 225 Rooney St. Santa Cruz iew video lessons of an in-depth teaching about our Constitution, one of the most respected and copied documents in our nations history. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/santacruz-freedom-forum or email scfreedomforum@gmail.com

Thursdays

Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club Meeting

12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course. ontact Doug at 831- 724-9192 or e-mail dnakashima@razzolink.com for more information.

Overeaters Anonymous

1:00-2:00pm, Louden Nelson Community Center, Rm. 5 301 Center St. Santa Cruz For more information, call (831) 429-7906

City Council Member Stephanie Harlan to hold Office Hours in Capitola Mall

1:00pm-4:00pm Capitola Mall No meeting on Thanksgiving ouncil Member Harlan will meet with residents and persons interested in discussing City issues at Capitola Mall. She looks forward

to meeting with her constituents and encourages Capitola residents to stop by and meet with her. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (831) 475-7184

Second Thursdays of the Month

Veterans of Foreign Wars

6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa Cruz Commander: Ronals Petty. For more information, call (831) 475-9804

Fridays

Clutterers Anonymous

5:30-6:45 Sutter Maternity & Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz. ired of Clutter? Stuff piling up? Support is available. CLA meeting every Friday. For more info call 426-1868 FREE

Saturdays

Come As You Are Zen

9-10:30 am, Ocean Gate Zendo, 920 41st Ave. Suite B, Santa Cruz (next to Family Cycling Center) ome as you are Zen focuses on Buddhist practices that enhance our daily lives. This will be an informal talk with time for discussion. Free — donation accepted. Visit oceangatezen.org for more info.

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Aptos Certified Farmers Market

8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College, Aptos. he Aptos Market, with over 80 vendors, is open year round, with the best selections of fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, seedlings, flowers, local honey, fresh eggs, fresh fish, artisan baked goods and gourmet foods. In addition, family activities, music, cooking demos by professional chefs, gardening workshops, seasonal fairs and events are a part of the market.

Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market

9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community Center, 360 Kings Village Drive www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org

Dated Events

Wednesday May 2 How to Avoid Remodeling Pitfalls and Create a Great Remodel!

6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Capitola Community Center 4400 Jade Street, Capitola earn how to avoid the stress and costly home remodeling pitfalls during this free 45 minute workshop. Your project does not have to become an overwhelming challenge! Discover how you can create a fun and rewarding home remodel or new home building project. Seating is limited, to register on line email craig.norleen@gmail.com

Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters Special Open House

12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philis Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Dr. Scotts Valley earn powerful speaking skills with a special guest speaker. Walk-ins welcome. Event is free. Call (831) 335-3693 for more information.

Thursday May 3 Learn to Meditate Series

Continues May 10 and 17 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Aptos Yoga Center, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Ste 23B, Aptos he theme of the 3 part-series which includes instruction and practice is “The Four Pillars of Meditation.” The pillars are: the goal of meditation, how to be comfortable while sitting, working with the mind, and what fuels mediation. Preregistration is required; to register call 831-688-1019 or email info@aptosyoga.org. www.aptosyoga.org.

Saturday May 5 Intro to Svaroopa® Yoga

9:00am-10:30am, Aptos Yoga, 783 Rio Del Mar. Blvd. Ste 23b, Aptos xperience how Svaroopa® Yoga works in your body at an introductory class – free with no obligations. Supported by blankets, you’ll relax into poses that release deep tensions in your spine. This unique form of yoga quiets your mind, reduces pain, and accelerates injury recovery. For more information and registration, call 688-1019 or email chudala@aptosyoga.org. (www.aptosyoga.org)

Monday May 7 Candidate forum for Second District Supervisor Candidates

7:00pm, Rio Sands Motel in Aptos Beach lease join us to hear candidates Zach Friend, Antonio Rivas, Dog Deitch, Daniel Beckett, and Rich McInnis explain their positions on key issues and answer your questions to better inform you for the upcoming election on June 5th.

Saturday May 12 Spring Sale!

8:00am-4:00pm, Unitarian Church 6401 Freedom Blvd. Aptos urniture, "selectibles," accessories, housewares, and more. Free shoes and books. For more information, contact Bonnie at pawprint@elgatito.com

Tuesday May 15 Parenting Workshop: Dealing with Disobedience

5:30pm-8:00pm, Mountain Community Resources, Highway 9 Last workshop on Tuesday, June 5 mprove your parenting skills! These workshops will include free food, free childcare, and one on one parenting support. Topics will include supporting your partner, dealing with fighting and aggression, being bullied, and the power of self esteem. Events are free! To learn more, call (831) 3356600

Tuesday May 22 Sons In Retirement Luncheon Meeting

11:30am, Severinos Restaurant, 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos peaker will be Larry Tartaglino on subject "Sailing Around Cape Horn In The 1800's "The story of the treacherous journey many took to seek their fortune in the golden land of California. SIR is an organization for retired men which has no dues, fees, political or religious agendas. Call 688-0977 for information. n

Discovering new ideas and searching for information comes naturally to you, and keeps you on the case. But you get to a point where something really takes your interest and you go further than a mere superficial glance. This could also be said of a new person in your life too. Venus in your sign is not all sweetness and light, however, and you could come unstuck with allowing certain obligations to slide. Get the balance right and delegate if you must. A new strange works well for you particularly when it comes to sprucing up your image.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Announcements

Spring 2012 Family Arts Nights!

he Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County is pleased to announce its Spring 2012 Family Arts Nights, to include activities in folk dance, African drumming, storytelling, and visual arts. Family Arts Nights offers the opportunity for parents and children to share in fun learning activities together and for parents to experience first-hand how learning through the arts can help their children in all aspects of their lives! For dates and locations, visit ccscc.com.

Music and Green Festival Seeks Volunteers and Vendors!

he Second Annual Santa Cruz Rejuvenation Festival will take place on May 19 and 20 in San Lorenzo Park in Santa Cruz. This event will include over 20 performances on two stages, as well as on-going yoga classes and an eco-fair. Organizers are seeking volunteers who will receive free tickets to the after-party at the Catalyst with Soul Majestic. Booth space is still available for eco-friendly vendors and healers. For more information, visit www.rejuvenationfestival.com

celebrating our 2nd anniversary, on Sept. 28 at 6:30. Buy-in only $15. www.soquelsports.com

Tuesdays and Weekends

Live Music on the Esplanade

Paradise Beach Grille 215 Esplanade, Capitola. ive music weekends and acoustic guitar Tuesdays. For schedule and more information: (831) 476-4900 Or visit paradisebeachgrille.com

Wednesdays

Peninsula Banjo Band

7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose orty-seven years of performing in the Bay Area, over 250 popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Wednesday. No cover. Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for Non-profit events (donations are tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org

Fridays

Argentine Tango at Dance Synergy

Ballroom Dancing

Ageless Art Project

rtists/Crafts people volunteers Share your talent and make creative expression possible by leading an art group of care facility residents. Become an Ageless Art Project Volunteer. For information call 459-8917 ext. 208

SPECTRA Arts Learning

he Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County is seeking stories and anecdotes from people with current or past experience with SPECTRA Arts Learning. These stories will serve as examples of successes students have found through the Council’s SPECTRA program over the years, and may be used to promote the Council’s Arts Learning Resource Directory. If you are an artist, parent, teacher or student with a story to share about your experience with SPECTRA, you are invited to send a brief narrative to Sonia Deetz at the Cultural Council: sonia@ccscc.org.

Ongoing Events

Mondays

Live Team Trivia

6:00pm Brunos BBQ 230 G Mt Hermon RD. Scotts Valley eams for trivia can be as few as one person or as large as 20! Great prizes for 1st and 2end place teams. No cost to play.

Mondays and Wednesdays

Salsa Rueda Class

7:00pm at Louden Nelson Center, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz. earn Salsa Rueda. For more information visit www.salsaruedasantacruz.com or call 831-457-7432

Tuesdays

BINGO

6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. osted by Soquel Sports Foundation. BuyIn $25. Also, we have a special BINGO,

8:00-8:30pm class; 8:30-10:00+pm, practice 9055 Soquel Dr. Aptos e will cover the fundamentals of leading and following traditional Argentine Social Tango, focusing on what you need to dance well and enjoy yourself at the Milongas, (Tango dance party) and other social Tango events. For questions, contact Michael, stclare7@tangoworld.net (831) 239-2247 7:30- 11:00pm at Mid-County Senior Center, 829 Bay Ave, Capitola. ive music by The Rainbows. Refreshments, large floor, friendly atmosphere, free parking. All for a donation of $8 per person.

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First Fridays of each month

he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries. To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.)

First Friday Art Tour

Every other Friday

Shakespeare Club of Santa Cruz

10:30-12:30 pm, First Congregational Church, 900 High St. Santa Cruz, Next: May 4 hakespeare's club is seeking new members to join in the study of his plays. For more information, visit www.fridayshakespeare.org

Fourth Friday of each month

Musical Me Inc. Family Jam Night

6:30-8:30p.m. 239 High St., Santa Cruz. ring your favorite music to dance to and any instruments you'd like to share or perform with. Sliding Scale donation per family of $10$25 (all proceeds going to our scholarship fund.) For more information call 831-438-3514.

Fourth Saturdays of each month

Writers and Poets Open Mike

2:00pm-4:00pm, Porter Memorial Library, 3050 Porter St. Soquel no meeting Jan., July, Aug. or Dec.) riters and Poets are invited to a new monthly open mike reading series. Come and read your fiction, essays, or poetry. For more information, call Jean at (831) 475-4221

Dated Events Sunday April 29 California Coast On30 Model Railroad Exhibit

Saturday: 9:30am-3:30pm, Sunday 9:30am2:30pm, Roaring Camp, Felton vid hobbyists will be exhibiting and operating their On30 modular railroads in Bret Harte Hall. See narrow-guage equipment roll through realistic scenes from central California during the early 1900s. For information on model trains, visit www.ccc-on30.org. Admission is free, parking is $8 per vehicle. To learn about this exhibit as well as the steam train schedule, visit www.roaringcamp.com

22end Annual Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show

10:00am-4:00pm, Half Moon Bay Airport, 9850 N Cabrillo Hwy. alf Moon Bay's showcase of motorized mechanical marvels from throughout the 20th and 21st Centuary with more than 2,000 displays for public viewing! Show will include a Demolition Derby, Unicycle Drag Racing, monster truck rides, go-kart rides, kids amusements, food and live music. All to benefit the Coastside Adult Day Health Center. Admission: $20 for adults, $10 for kids and ages 65+, free for kids 10 and under. To learn more call (650) 726-2328 or visit miramarevents.com

Saturday May 5 Cinco De Mayo Dinner Dance Party

6:00pm, Scotts Valley Community Center 360 Kings Rd. Scotts Valley his fun celebration will feature catering from Taqueria Los Gallos, raffle drawings, UCSC Mexican folklore dancers, a live auction, and a no host bar! All proceeds to benefit local projects and organizations. Tickets can be purchased at both Los Gallos Restaurants. To learn more, Contact R.J Escobar at (831) 603-0209

he Bay Area's popular outdoor festival season kicks-off in Mountain View, at this vibrant Cinco De Mayo celebration featuring live music, a juried arts and crafts show with 200 of the West Coast's top artists. There will also be art showcases, health and wellness displays, home and garden exhibits, festive food and drink with premium wine, microbrews, margaritas, mojitos, and sangria, a farmers market with fresh seasonal produce, a classic car show, and exciting kids' fun in the Tons of Fun Zone. Admission is free. To learn more, call (650) 964-3395

Sunday May 6

The Aptos Community Foundation Presents:

The Yamaha CFX Piano Series Benefiting The Juanita Orlando Grand Piano Fund

7:00pm, First Congregational Church, 900 High St. Santa Cruz pen to the public. To learn more visit www.disginguishedartists.org. or call (831) 539-0000, or email joorland@gmail.com

Saturday May 12 Awakening the Dreamer

10:00am-2:30pm, Natural Bridges Highschool, 313 Swift St. Santa Cruz his powerful four hour workshop will cover such topics as the dwindling biodiversity to growing economic disparities, feature videos from innovative leaders, and will also include lively participation in breakout groups. Participants are advised to bring a brown bag lunch. To learn more, visit awakeningthedreamer.org, or call (831) 662-2349. Small donations will be asked for at the door, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Saturday May 19

Art Festival, School and Camp Open House

11:00am- 3:00pm, 1940 Bonita Dr. Aptos he Aptos Academy will hold an art show featuring the fine art and jewelry of several local artists including Jane Brown and Katherine StutzTaylor plus student art. Concurrently, there will be an open house for the school and summer camp for ages 3 – 12. Meet the school’s teachers and tour the beautiful, five-acre campus with theater, running track, and horse facility. The WASC-accredited school’s mission is to provide an affordable, safe educational environment where students are excited about learning and can discover and meet their full potential, while studying at their own rate on an enriched curriculum. For more information, visit www.aptosacademy.org or call 688-1080.

Saturday May 5 Sunday May 6

Saturday May 26 thru Monday May 28 Annual Spring Show presented by The Roaring Camp presents: 17th Ave. Studios

11:00am- 6:00pm, The 17th Avenue Studios, 980 17th Ave. Santa Cruz esident and invited guest artists will showcase works in oil, watercolor, acrylic, handmade paper, printmaking, collage and mixed media in four buildings. Many of the artists are veteran Open Studio Participants. For more information, contact Ronna at (831) 234-2215.

16th Annual A La Carte & Art

10:00am-6:00pm Castro St. Mountain View

Civil War Battles and Encampment

Steam Trains Depart at 11:00am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm. Activities begin at 10:00 am, Roaring Camp, Felton oin us Memorial Day Weekend and experience the sights and sounds of the American Civil War. Spectators may visit encampments of Union and Confederate soldiers, inspect regiments as they march in review, and observe surgeries performed at field hospitals. Gate opens at 9:00am, activities begin at 10:00 am. A chuck wagon bbq is served from noon to 3:00pm. Admission $5 per person, and parking is $8 per car. Steam train $24 for adult, $17 for

Those people who come into your life when you share difficult times together stay for keeps. This month common ground is what brings an important friendship just when you need someone. You feel supported and that someone else has your best interests at heart. The Scorpio full Moon on the 6th can be a time of endings and beginnings as you move on from where you were, in an emotional sense. By keeping positive and look forward you avoid getting stuck in a past that you cannot change. This is a time of stunning insights and deep thought for you.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

You are being proactive and dynamic on the work front and perhaps your new found assertive has come from necessity more than anything else, But rest assured, the changes that you insist happen pave the way for better practices in the future. On a personal level, a situation occurs where you find who your true friends are, if you didn't know already. and also you are set to make new friends through coincidences and chance encounters. Stay true to yourself rather than trying to by the person you thinks others expect you to be.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

You are encouraged this month to try new things, to explore, to travel and go beyond what is tried, trusted and familiar. Why? Jupiter in Taurus is set to change signs next month and start a whole new chapter for you but meanwhile this is the time to say yes to invitations and positively seek out what has interested you, but you never got around to finding out more. The Sun is in this part of your chart too, and shines a light on some great experiences with lots of fun, socializing and enjoyment. Money matters are improving as you have been proactive in making sure this happens.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

Venus is in helpful position for you for some time to come. Expect interesting love tangles, and jealousy but also peak moments of joy. You are bringing the best of both worlds together by the choices you make and with your new found experience you can trust your own judgments so much more. You speak with the voice of authority and others respect you for this. Take note of what you hear and discover, since important information comes from unexpected sources. A new job could be all that you hoped it could be.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

There is a big Full Moon in your sign on the 6th. What will you do with this and how will it affect you? It brings out what is hidden and means that change is taking place for you on inner emotional level. This is a time to be open and honest and know that by doing so you clear a path to a new way of being. As it is, partnerships are under the spotlight and as a powerfully passionate person, then this can bring real connections to someone who you were losing touch with. Memorable times can be enjoyed but you are moving away from what was no longer supporting you.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

You can make the best of whatever life throws at you, although you sometimes wish there were more bouquets than brick bats! Nevertheless, this is the last month that your ruler Jupiter is in the most practical of signs for you and you can see how these last few months have been all about getting things done, completing little jobs and improvements as there has always been so much work to do. No wonder you are a little jaded with all this! It's time to finish what you started and enjoy your efforts. Holidays are on the horizon and you and your other half enjoy quality time together.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Not only are you able to climb mountains but you could probably move mountains to this month. While others may be advising of caution you instinctively have a superb sense of timing and know when to take action or sit it out until things are a little improved. This is why it is so important to go with your instincts as these are the best indicator for deciding when to put into place important changes. This month's Full Moon on the 6th is brilliant for friendships and renewing links with people. Creative pursuits are both challenging and fulfilling through May.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Initially, you are wrestling with what you do and what you earn. While this can seem challenging, ride the storm and see that you are in a better position than you started. You are not one to compromise too much and see what is lost when others do exactly this. Consequently, you have a reputation for stubbornness but you can always justify your stance. This month, Venus tens to soften the edges and create circumstances which are light in intensity and just more fun. You benefit form the change of mood and at last relinquish certain principles, simply because it makes more sense to do so.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

You can react to a situation and then think about it later, or you can plan some kind of strategy. What comes a long has something to teach you or show you to enable you to get a greater understanding. As such, welcome the unexpected and see how you tackle what could be quite overwhelming. Actually it isn't and it is your ability to adapt that is the secret to turning around a difficulty into the key to a new way of being. There is not much time to rest on your laurels as you have so many places to be and people to see. It's a busy time!

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

You begin the month with the best intentions and find it easy to talk to people and ask favours. You have the confidence to open doors and strike up conversations. Later this month, though, you are more attuned to money and finances and could be discussing business plans and ideas. Make the most of your creativity at this time, since you are not short of plans and ideas. If you are in the mood for love, then it all starts with the meetings of minds and perhaps an old friend. Days to watch our for are the 10th, and the 21st.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

While you feel in your element, you would like to find ways to make this last. Consequently, your long term plans are taking shape. Your situation financially is looking good although this may come from the help of a bonus in your pay or an unexpected windfall. The Full Moon on the 16th can bring matters to a head romantically, and partnership issues dominate while the Sun is in your sign. You can negotiate peaceful solutions with practical ideas much more easily and so this lightens the atmosphere around your home. Enjoy! ••• Find Out More www.AnnabelBurton.tv

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American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast Wednesday, May 16, 7a.m. - 9 a.m. Cocoanut Grove Ballroom

or the past seven years, the American Red Cross Santa Cruz County Chapter has hosted a Heroes Breakfast to honor community members who have demonstrated heroism through extraordinary acts of courage, kindness or have demonstrated an exceptional spirit of giving. Join us Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from 7a.m. — 9 a.m. at the Cocoanut Grove Ballroom, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: General admission is $20 and includes a buffet breakfast. Master of Ceremonies KSBW Reporter Phil Gomez Award Categories Animal Rescue: Hannah Nevins and Josh Adams (Nominated by Adrienne Maguire)

Education: Bassel Flatas (Nominated by Kris Munro) Good Samaritan: Aaron Carota and Angel Estrada (Nominated by Leo Welsch) Law Enforcement: Zane Ota and Donny Thul (Nominated by Sgt. Saul Gonzalez) Lifetime Achievement: Gina Castaneda (Nominated by Carol Schimke and Adrienne Maguire) Medical Professional: Dr. Sharon Tapper (Nominated by Dr. Larry deGhetaldi, M.D.) Military Hero: Isaac Hatch (Nominated by Mary SullivanWhite) Rescue Professional: Karen Clark (Nominated by Marsha MillerAyers)

Workplace Hero: Letitia Mello (Nominated by Sgt. Saul Gonzalez) Youth Hero: Shayne Ely (Nominated by Chris Garcia) Eleanor Wasson Lifetime Volunteer: Dorrie Stallings (Nominated by Kathleen and Jamie Proffitt, Jeanne Milnes and Tracy Schultz) Please support our community heroes and the American Red Cross Santa Cruz County Chapter. All funds raised at this event help support local disaster relief. We help our community to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters. We need to be ready 24/7 and we are not able to do that without the support of local donors and community leaders. Heartfelt thanks to our generous supporters. n

Friends of SC Public Libraries Book Sale at the Civic Auditorium

Friday, May 25: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. – members only • Saturday May 26: Open to the general public, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

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ind some good summer reading at the Friends of Santa Cruz Public Libraries big biennial book sale. More than 20,000 used books, books-on-tape, CDs and DVDs to choose from. All proceeds benefit FSCPL’s 10 local branches. Books sell for $1.50 per pound Friday night and Saturday morning, then $5 per brown paper grocery bag, Saturday afternoon. Call 831427-7716 or visit www.fscpl.org for more info. The Friends of Santa Cruz Public Libraries holds its spring book sale May 25-26 at the Civic Auditorium in downtown Santa Cruz. With more than 20,000 used books to choose from, this biennial event is one of the biggest used book sales in the region. It’s also one of the longest running. Norah Mayper, a retired Friends board member who still volunteers at the spring and fall sales, says they were going strong when she joined the board some 20 years ago. “SC Clay” from pg 26

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Each sale attracts thousands of book lovers, and professional dealers have come from as far away as Berkeley to search for “finds.” A couple of years ago, a happy buyer was overheard telling a companion: “I’ve been looking for this book all over the world. I found it in London for £800, but I couldn’t afford it. I paid $2 today.” Every category of books is there: biographies, novels, mysteries, children’s books, non-fiction, cookbooks, gardening, poetry, art, travel, sports, spirituality — you name it! All the books have been donated. The sale is open to Friends members only on Friday night, from

5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and to the general public on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday night and Saturday morning books sell for $1.50 per pound — think one fat novel or two paperbacks! Scales are set up throughout the auditorium so shoppers can weigh their pickings before the final weigh-in at the cashier’s table. Saturday afternoon the price drops to $5 per brown paper grocery bag. Careful baggers really get their money’s worth! Books on tape, CDs and DVDs, as well as a few hundred “special” books — literature and art, mostly – are priced separately. All proceeds from the sale go to support the Central Library in Santa Cruz and its nine branches: Aptos, Boulder Creek, Capitola, Felton, La Selva Beach, Scotts Valley and three Santa Cruz locations, Branciforte, Garfield Park and Live Oak. n ••• Call 831-427-7716 or visit www.fscpl.org for more information.

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Venier, Nina and Kevin Wahl, Jacquie Walton, Masa Watanabe, Renee Sayer Wence, Allan Wilkes, Susan Wildenberg. n Website: www.santacruzclay.com

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e’s friendly to every person and dog he meets, loves kids, is eager to snuggle, has the most adorable prancing trot, doesn’t shed and he’s as cute as they come. It just doesn’t get much better than Stanley! Stanley, a threeyear-old Miniature Poodle/ Bichon Frise mix is ready and waiting to be taken home by a loving family who is looking for a little fun and a lot of love. This sweet boy was owned by a family with children who loved him but he was primarily an outdoor dog. Although his family gave him attention and the basic necessities, they weren’t knowledgeable about the proper care a dog like Stanley needs. Dogs of his breed don’t do well being left outside because of the kind of coat they have, which is “hair” instead of “fur”. They get cold easily and their hair gets painfully tangled and matted if not groomed and brushed regularly. When he arrived at the Santa Cruz SPCA we couldn’t tell what was under all of the mats but after a new hair-do, a beautiful and well-muscled little dog emerged with a puffy pompadour. Stanley has been extremely social and playful with all the other dogs and will climb into any lap whether it’s a man, woman or child. He comes when called, walks very nice on a leash and is coming along nicely with his potty training. He’s very smart and responsive, making us believe he would very easy and fun to train. We promise that if you meet Stan, you will decide he’s YOUR man! Our adoption package for dogs and cats includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, micro-chipping, an ID tag, collar, a free health exam with a licensed Veterinarian , one month’s free health insurance, discounted crate purchase and other animal care materials. If you would like to help animals like Stanley and his orphaned friends, please consider donating to the Santa Cruz SPCA. The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501c3 charitable organization and receives no government funding, relying solely on public donations to run its many programs that benefit the animals and people of our community. For more information call the Santa Cruz SPCA at 4655000, or visit www.santacruzspca.org. The SPCA is located at 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA 95065 and is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m. n

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A Suggestion for a Sunday Morning

New Feature re you looking for an interesting oard member Linda Minton has introplace to spend a good part of your duced a new feature in the Annex (Or Sunday morning, and perhaps take your family or a date? Why not try the Back Room). This is an Arts and Crafts World Famous Ranch Breakfast at the Mid Display and Sale, where craftsmen and County Senior Center in Capitola. All ages artists will be displaying and selling their are welcome, the price is certainly right wares. This new feature is building in size and there is much to see before or after as people learn about it. Currently displaying is: Forrest your meal. The Mid County Seniors go all out on Adkins, founder of “Third Childhood the fourth Sunday of each month to wel- Gallery.” Her uniquely decorated canes are come the public and to raise funds for the astounding to the eye, and her work in comoperation of their establishment. The next bining her photography with her painting one will be on May 27 at 829 Bay Avenue creates surprising and beautiful results. Another artist on display is Alyce in Capitola, behind the Woodworm Party Store. There is plenty of free parking and Shepardson who fashions hand made a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere to help bracelets, earrings and necklaces using fresh you start off your Sunday in a good water pearls, Swarozski crystals and sterling silver. She also has photos of the area includmood. Vice President Jim Bowman has been ing the lighthouse and shore birds. By comin charge of the breakfast since 1998, and bining the two arts, she has produced miniasome of the 30 volunteers have been assist- ture photographs on scrabble tiles in the ing for 7 or 8 years. They have built up a form of pendant necklaces. Her work has been featured in two menu that offers Beading Magazines variation for the and one Beading modest donation of Book. $7 (Or $8 for Easels and bins omelets) and $3 for of the watercolor children under ten. paintings of Melita No tax or tip, no Israel fill another charge for coffee space. These vivid refills. You can scenes of the order omelets or Monterey Bay area eggs-your-way or have been painted French toast with on the spot by ham or bacon or Melita, who has sausage, hash Art Sale at the Mid-County Senior Center Ranch been working in browns or country breakfast. potatoes, all-you-can eat pancakes, juice, watercolors for forty years and they reflect coffee or tea all served at your table by her love of this region. Considering the beauty of her work, the unframed paintsmiling volunteers. Before or after your meal, you can ings sell for very reasonable prices. The Mid County Center welcomes browse through the many tables of books on sale for donations of $1 for hard covers any artist or craftsman who wishes to disand 50 cents for paperbacks. Elke Maus play and sell his or her own creations durand Janet Glassman will help you with ing the mornings of the Ranch Breakfasts. The fee is $10 and the hours are 9 a.m. to your selections. The Craft Gift Shop will be open with 12:30 p.m. For more details, contact Linda Hedy Mowrey and Margo Atkinson in Minton at 476-4739 or leave a message at charge. Donna Fernandez will be offering the Center 476-4711. While you are there, check out the list home made baked goods at the Bake Sale Table, including Biscotti, peanut butter of events and classes. You might find cookies, lemon cookies, banana bread and something of interest to you. n ••• more. During the spring and summer Mid County Senior Center, 829 Bay months, the gardeners will have a flower Avenue in Capitola, 476-4711 and produce stand. www.tpgonlinedaily.com Capitola Soquel Times / May 1st 2012 / 31

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