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Holiday Food Drive Launched Second Harvest Food Bank just entered its most intense two months of the year. This is the time they encourage and empower the community to organize the dozens of local food and fund drives throughout the county which raises over half of the food Second Harvest provides all year long; the Holiday Food & Fund Drive.

Second Harvest’s biggest campaign of the year with 100% of the food and funds raised will go to support a network of 200 pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, food distributions, and programs throughout the county. ... continued on page 4

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Cover Holiday Food Drive Launched 5 6 7 8 9

Community News Capitola Plein Air 2016 Winners 3 at 5:30 p.m. by Karen Conley Christmas with the Chorale -

10 organizations they serve By Chris Ryan 13 14 15 New Police Chief For City Of Capitola 17 18 Capitola Soquel Times 19 20 Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair 21 Capitola Planning Commission: Applications For Appointment 12

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Cover Story “Second Harvest” from page 1 The drive is Second Harvest’s biggest campaign of the year, and 100% of the food and funds we raise will support our network of 200 pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, food distributions, and programs throughout the county.

Second Harvest CEO Willy Elliottmaximum impact” that he said will allow the Food Bank and the school, business, members in attendance to meet their goal of raising 4.5 million meals during the drive.

“The holidays are a perfect time for those of us more fortunate to come together and work with our friends and neighbors to help those in the community most in need.”

Agency Network Services Grace Galvan] acquired 5 million pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables for an average of 10-12 The second lever is the Food Banks’s network of 200 programs and partner agencies that are on the ground and in your community across the county. “They know the need, they know the people, and they get the food you raise to the children and

Dr. Nanette Mickiewicz, Dignity Health Dominican Hospital president (left) and Second Harvest CEO Willy ElliottMcCrea speaking to the crowd.

utive Director of the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

Brown related how, early on, he learned the importance of sharing ideas with family, colleagues, and friends to achieve maximum impact.

He shared the example of how, in Banks needed a steady supply of fresh, locally grown produce. Their idea was to create an organization to accomplish this goal.” Today, “Ag Against Hunger, has distributed over 250 million pounds of produce to people in need in the past 25 years.” (Brown was a founding member,

told the crowd of nearly 300.

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and informed them that together, they are the third “lever for maximum impact—there is strength in community. You know that providing healthy food to kids, working poor families, the disabled, seniors, and others builds a healthy and sustainable community, a vibrant and strong economy, and dignity and hope in all of us.”

“Food security and health go hand in hand, and anything we can do to combat hunger will enhance the overall well-being of our community.” She continued, “Dominican Hospital is proud to partner once again with Second Harvest Food Bank for the Holiday Food Drive.”

The speakers also stressed the importance of the healthy produce that Second Harvest distributes through our network.

When family budgets are squeezed, people are forced to turn to cheap food, and the upshot is the growth of chronic diseases like diabetes and ballooning health care costs, which further impact families’ health and budgets. Second Harvest has long championed the importance of nutritious foods to reducing some of the very stressors “Even in such a wealthy part of the munity needs the Food Bank. People lose jobs, or their jobs don’t pay enough to live on; others get hit with unforeseen medical bills; others are veterans, or elderly, or children.” idays are a perfect time for those of us more fortunate to come together and work with our friends and neighbors to help those in the community most in need.”

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Plein Air 2016 Winners E

n plein air is a French expression that means “in the open air” and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors, which is also called “sur le motif” reproduces the actual visual conditions seen at the time of the painting.

This contrasts with painting according to studio or academic rules, which creates a per-determined look.

Artists have long painted outdoors, but light became particularly important to the Barbizon school, the Hudson River School and Impressionism. The popularity of

“The public turnout and interest during the whole event shows how deep the awareness and appreciation of good art runs in our community. It was an exciting three days.”

Capitola Plein Air 2016 Winners 1st Place ‘Sunset Under Pier’ Cyrus Hunter, watercolor 2nd Place ‘Toward Capitola II’ Scott Hamill, oil

Editor Noel Smith and Peggy Wynne Borgman with Times Award.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Artists Choice Commission hosted their inaugural Plein Air event, to the delight of the public and participating artists. 2016 was their second annual exhibition, which was held at New Center in Capitola on November 6 with art Forty professional local and regional artists converged to paint outdoors capturing the charm and beauty of Capitola.

The artists painted on the spot, laying down only what they saw, the particular light, and the feel of the scene.

Plein Air artists often get up early, pack their easels and paints, and head out to

Scott Hamill, oil Peoples Choice ‘Morning in Downtown Capitola’ Sally Bookman, watercolor Honorable Mentions

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changing light, shadows, and atmospheric as they translate the moment they are witnessing often returning the next day at the same time to complete the piece. Some artists worked into the evening to capture the twinkle of lights on Depot Hill.

Capitola Art & Cultural Commissioner of this year’s entries, “The quality of art we saw this year was amazing. Artists came from as far away as New York and gave us the opportunity to see Capitola through the eyes of these talented artists.”

Capitola Plein Air 1st Place winner Cyrus Hunter stands next to his watercolor painting “Sunset Under Pier.”

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31st Annual Lighted Boat Parade

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holiday season at the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor on Saturday, December 3 at 5:30 p.m. This year marks the 31st anniversary of this highly anticipated community holiday celebration. Everyone across Santa Cruz County is invited to join this free fun celebration for young and old alike. The theme for this year’s parade is Santa Cruz-In, Under Starlight Together.

As the 31st annual parade prep gets underway, local boaters are already planning colorful lighting displays to compete for the best of the harbor. Guest judges will award prizes in six categories: Power Boats (small and large), Sailboats (small and large), as well as stationary boats in harbor slips & dry storage. All of the brightly lit festive boats will be on display.

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can be viewed from both side of the harbor channel between the bridge and the harbor mouth. Due to safety concerns, paddle boarding during the parade will not be permitted. The parade will take place rain or shine. styles are expected to participate. most anticipated events of the Santa Cruz County holiday season, with the harbor more than a thousand local residents line the harbor to join in the celebration and fun.

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Family Traditions

By Karen Conley

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hen the Thanksgiving leftovers have been turned into sandwiches and soup, we know that it is time to unpack the Christmas decorations. Soon houses will be dripping with icicle lights, and sparkly reindeer and snowmen will move into front yards all over town. Ornaments, wreaths, and mistletoe will be hung, and holiday music will drift through the stores. Along with all of the tinsel and glitter, December is also a time when we unpack our Christmas traditions.

One local holiday tradition is families coming together to experience Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre’s stunning production of “The Nutcracker.” But there is another family custom that few people outside of the Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre family know about. It is the tradition of parents and children performing in “The Nutcracker” together. This year, there are seven families who are performing in “The Nutcracker.”

Although they are not dancers, several members of the Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre Board of Directors will join the ballet cast to share the stage with their children.

Shannon Bane, a professor at Santa Clara University by day, will play the part of Frau Stahlbaum in the opening party scene, while her young daughter, Tabitha, will dance across the stage as both a Page and a Snap. George Hood holds the post of the Secretary of the Board, and is also a Hood, “The Nutcracker’s” talented head costumer prefers to stay backstage, while pany’s featured dancers, captivates the audience with her stunning performance The part of Chancellor Stahlbaum, the host of “The Nutcracker’s” grand party scene, will be played by Board Vice President Tony Crane, whose daughter is an SCBT alum. Kelly and Rod Caborn are two more alum parents in the cast. Kelly will play the maid in the party scene, while Rod will reprise his role as Herr Drosselmeyer, the character who presents Clara with the nutcracker.

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There is nothing new about the tradition of attending “The Nutcracker” together each year. Families have been enjoying the holiday classic for generations. But Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre has a special family tradition… parents and children performing on stage together to give the community a present as magical as the nutcracker Herr Drosselmeyer gives to a little girl named Clara at a family Christmas party. Share in the SCBT Nutcracker tradition at the Santa Cruz Civic Tickets can be purchased online at the ballet’s website, scbt.org or through the Santa

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a volunteer adult chorus, the Santa Cruz Chorale continues in this tradition today. chosen favorites from Christmas concerts of the past ten years. The Chorale hopes that each audience well-loved included selection.

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Since 2006, the Chorale has been directed by Christian Grube, performing

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Voters Saying ‘Yes!’ to Measure D SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — A supermajority of votes tallied so far in Santa comprehensive and inclusive package of transportation improvements. Vote counts mative votes comprise 67.36% of the total.

The 1/2 cent local sales tax requires a super majority of 66.67% to pass. Vote counts and absentee ballots are counted and the antee every city and the county a steady, direct source of local funding for local streets and road maintenance, bicycle and pedestrian projects especially near schools, safety projects, transit and paratransit service and numerous essential transportation projects and programs throughout the county as outlined in the Expenditure portation Commission, stated, “Passing plishment for our county. It is extremely encouraging that so many diverse groups and individuals came together to support for mobility in our community for decades to come. Thank you Santa Cruz County for coming together to get our community moving.” approximately $17 million a year. Projects that would be funded by the measure

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include streets and highways, safety projects to encourage children to walk and safety improvements, the Highway 17 wildlife undercrossing, new bicycle-pedestrian crossings over Highway 1, transit to prevent additional service cuts, increases in paratransit to serve seniors and people with disabilities, construction and maintenance of the Coastal Rail Trail, and an analysis of transit options for the rail corridor.

For more information about the projects approved, visit www.sccrtc.org/ move.

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saying “Thank you to the Regional Transportation Commission Board, the campaign team and the Yes on D voters for saying “yes” to a well-balanced, sustainable transportation measure that will improve our network for everyone from senior citizens and people with disabilities, to bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists.

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“The Regional Transportation Commission worked hard to include community voices in decisions about infrastructure investment to improve transportation and the quality of life in our community.

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Second Harvest Sharing

By Chris Ryan

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house, and you wanted to share it with people in the community most in needunderserved children, veterans, people

all the people who need help, and how would you get food to them? You’d want to connect with the advocates, social workers, caregivers, and organizations already on the ground in the community that serve and support them-the people who know them best.

That’s what The Food Bank does, and

Support Services provides compassionate care and practical help to lessen the emotional and the day-to-day challenges faced by families of children and teens during treatment, families experiencing anticipatory grief, and those who are bereaved. served more than 600 children and 2,500 of their family members who have heard cancer.’ Having a child in cancer treatment takes so much time and resources from a family that just keeping up with everyday tasks like shopping for groceries can be a struggle. And for many families, the costs of treatment can overwhelm their ability to So something as simple as a bag of groceries can lessen that burden.

“Our mission is to navigate the waters

The group’s Full Hearts program sends Heart. “Every stress and burden we try to alleviate 1000% so their full concentration is on their child and their other family members.”

Krupa calculated. “Each family receives two bags, one of dry goods and one of fresh Since 2001, Second Harvest has provided these families over 101,000 pounds

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partners with throughout Santa Cruz County. That network reaches far and wide, and allows Second Harvest to get the food and fresh produce they source to the people who need it.

“That’s why these two monthsNovember and December-are so big for us,” said Suzanne Willis, Development

also donate directly.

How do families react to this oftenunexpected help? “In the form of tears of

“Our Holiday Food and Fund Drive, which

Krupa especially appreciates the relationships that make so much happenSecond Harvest’s relationships with local growers, which result in the healthy food that her clients need, and the close ties

where schools, businesses, neighborhoods, and individuals organize dozens of smaller drives.”

“None of what we raise in these drives goes to our overhead,” Willis stressed.

“One hundred percent goes directly to our program sites and our network of expert

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Heart.”

Agency Relations Coordinator] pointed out a couple pallets of vitamins she knew we could use. That’s huge for us; huge.” That understanding of each other’s mission and needs helps both organizations serve the

Second Harvest’s Holiday Food and Fund Drive at www.thefoodbank.org/ campaign-in-a-box.

The Regional Transportation Commission is excited and committed to move implement the will of the voters, and uphold your trust.”

Next steps include setting up institutional requirements, establishing an year action plan, pursuing matching grants, and working with the community and project partners — the cities, county, RTC — to implement the expenditure plan.

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the City of Capitola who were celebrating Capitola’s 100th birthday. The idea of a foot sibly raise funds for local schools needed a race director.

This seemingly minor event turned into what is now known as the Wharf to Wharf Race, which has raised millions of dollars for local schools. Ken continued to serve as the president of the Board of Directors for every one of the 44 Wharf to Wharf races from that day forward. He leaves countless friends, colleagues, and former students, who will deeply miss his devotion and guidance.

Ken and his wife, Sandy were married Church and made their home in Aptos. The majority of Ken’s teaching and coaching took place at Soquel high in the 70’s and experience was as the Harbor High PrinHe also stepped up to serve as interim principal at both Aptos and Scotts Valley High Schools.

“I’ve known Ken for 30 years,” said HS, “He was a generous, big-hearted, kind, and inspirational man. He was a great friend to everyone, a visionary a wonderful husband and father. Through his educational career and his Wharfto-Wharf career, he positively impacted thousands and thousands of lives. He was an icon in the community, and he will be terribly missed.”

“Ken was interim Principal here from 12 / December 2016 / Capitola Soquel Times

Director Scots Valley HS, “He was not just a friend but also a mentor, historian and leader.”

Wharf Race Director said, “Ken had great charisma and joy in living. He lived to help others and was unequalled as a mentor and leader.”

Watkins, County Superintendent of on Ken, “I have had the honor and great pleasure of working with Ken for over 30 years.

Ken was one of those rare educational leaders who could motivate, inspire and accomplish things that very few others in He mentored teachers, chamraised money for schools and was the Principal of more than one Santa Cruz County High School. His dedication to the success of the annual Wharf to Wharf race is legendary. Ken would passion and commitment.

The latest issue that we spent much time discussing was that of adolescent and adult mental illness and how to reform that broken system. Ken was an advocate for all children. This county owes a great deal of gratitude to Ken for making the lives of so many much richer.”

Ken was happiest when he could be with his family, be on the golf course or help those who needed kind words, motivation, or a solution to a problem.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, his mother, Ethel Donna Thomas; his daughter and son-in-law, Arin and Arthur Spalding; his son and daughter-in-law, Thomas.

Any kind acts of charity can be

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Holiday By the Sea Marketplace Debuts Dec. 4 SANTA CRUZ — Sisters Share Santa Cruz will present a Holiday By the Sea

The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 4, at the DeAnza Community Cruz.

International Women’s Day. Our Giving Circles are a major component of Sisters Share Santa Cruz. We are a hosting group founded by women and or in support of girls and women. “Every month, we meet to share a potluck meal and present a local or global program, either as part of our speaker series or our giving circles,”

Sisters Share Santa Cruz.

“For December, we will have a larger public event to raise money for the Teen Kitchen Project, and our sister vendors will donate 20 percent of their proceeds.”

Angela Farley started the Teen Kitchen Project (TKP) in 2012. Her son was diagnosed with cancer at age four and nutritious meals for the entire family help alleviate at least one of the challenges families in crisis are facing. It brings young people into the kitchen with chefs to learn to cook delicious and nourishing food that is then delivered to individuals and families in Santa Cruz County who are in crisis because of a lifethreatening illness. ketplace will feature merchandise from the following women and their businesses: Susan Pappas of The True Olive Connection

Along with door prizes, there will be

For food, drink and fun, the Teen Kitchen Project will serve its Vegan Chowder, Your Place restaurant will provide Boston Clam Chowder, and the Sisters Share beverage bar will shopping.

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the quality of services for residents, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors recently approved a new neighborhood vitality in unincorporated Santa Cruz County.

removal services. The company has demonstrated an ability to respond rapidly to mentally friendly manner, and will provide the County with real-time, GPS-based data “We’re very excited about this new partnership,” Assistant Public Works one of the leading quality-of-life concerns of neighbors throughout the County, and

County is maintaining its relationship with the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County.

The Volunteer Center will continue organizing community “paint out” events and cleanups.

“Our partnership with the Volunteer Center has been productive over the last decade, and will continue to be going forward into the future,” Esenwein said.

our residents.” provide 24-hour abatement services, the

Thanks for Your Vote!

I would like to express my gratitude to all those who cast their vote for me.

Despite being a relative unknown, jumping in the race at the last day of petition, never holding a “meet or greet me” and refusing endorsements from any group, I was encouraged by the support and dozens of comments received about my ideas and thoughts for a better Capitola.

My pledge is to be involved in Capitola issues and destiny as much as possible. I will continue to press for the issues I ran on, including: 1. Continuing to demand high transparency in our City affairs.

2. Saving and developing the Rispin Mansion.

3. A future village area without cars.

4. Keeping our waters, beach and ocean pollution free.

5. Saving eroding cliffs 6. Insuring our police are well trained and equipped to deal with any gang activity. Two drive-by shootings in Capitola are two too many.

7. Working with the new mall owners to insure the uses are in the best use and income stream for Capitola.

8. Reviewing, monitoring and reporting on the community grants and the organizations that Capitola City funds annually for $275, 000.

9. Diverting commute traffic away from our neighborhood streets and main roads.

Capitola needs your ideas! Please join a pro-active group, Our Capitola. Our Capitola will focus on real issues, problems, and solutions. It will provide a vision of Capitola into the future with ideas and renderings. We will have regular scheduled coffee meetings. You can join Our Capitola at;

www.OurCapitola.com I have also started a bi-weekly online publication specific to Capitola. You can read the first issue about how to save the Rispin at; OurCapitola c/o B. EdgrenP.O. Box 1818 Capitola, CA 95010.

www.CapitolaVibes.com Thanks again for your support! Let’s keep Capitola well navigated and set the course for a Capitola that will keep its magnetism and be enjoyed for the next 100 years.

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New Police Chief For City Of Capitola T he City of Capitola is pleased to announce that Terrence (Terry)

the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Police Chief, replacing Chief Rudy Escalante, who recently retired. The incoming Police Chief will be responsible for continuing the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high level of policing services, growing successful public safety outreach programs, and at the same time, providing an important perspective on the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s management team.

Capitola after serving the City of San Diego Police Department for 30 years. A native of the San Francisco joined the San Diego Police most recently as Assistant Chief of Police in charge Centralized Investigations. Terry was responsible for overseeing San Diegoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s over 15 investigative units and approximately 350 sworn and civilian employees. While with San Diego, Terry has had numerous specialized

assignments in patrol, administration and investigations, as well as serving Northeastern Division.

to join a team of talented professionals in the Capitola Police Department who share a commitment to public service and excellence in serving the City of Capitola. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been a long term goal to serve as Police Chief in a coastal community like Capitola that is committed to its Police Department. I truly look forward to both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.â&#x20AC;?

City Councilmember and panelist for the Police Chief interviews stated,

leadership, will be important assets for our City for years to come.â&#x20AC;?

Terry earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of San Francisco

baseball. He was born and raised in a law enforcement family in Vallejo.

Terry has a passion for community policing, transparency in law enforcement, and the development of law enforcement leaders though community engagement and interaction. In addition, Terry is keenly interested in youth development through charitable events and organizations.

He has been a board member for California Police Youth Charities since 2007, and is involved with youth coaching and mentoring in the San Diego area. He has a strong desire to continue these youth mentoring opportunities in Capitola. Terryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hobbies include all outdoor activities, his three adult sons.

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It was only the most recent show of support from the Sunrise Rotary Club for the community campaign underway

the playground with their annual club bike ride in 2017. They are also recruiting other Karen Gosling, past club president, explains why the Sunrise Rotary Club

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2016 Local Measures Results for Capitola Soquel Times Measure A: $140 million bond

Measure C: $42 million bond issue, Soquel Union Elementary School District Measure D cent sales tax for local transportation projects.

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SC Public Libraries Hold TECH Teach-Ins SANTA CRUZ â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Santa Cruz on the Go mobile app workshop. a series of TECH Teach-In workshops designed to help bridge the gap for those connecting with the online world.

The workshops will cover a range of subjects for all kinds of learners. In Basic Computing and Basic Internet, participants learn everything from turning on the comTech Toys and eReader workshops introduce people to a wide variety of new before a purchase. They can also bring their own device to learn how to take advantage of free library resources with what they already own. Research database tours also introduce participants to just a few of the many free library resources to support everyday learning needs. Finally, people can learn how to take the library with them

Susan Nemitz, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Working toward digital inclusion is an emerging goal of our library system. These TECH Teach-Ins are one small step in creating a community where everyone has access to technology and develops the digital literacy skills to use that technology in improving their lives.â&#x20AC;?

Employment and E-government resources, educational achievement, as well as informational and recreational resources are just a few examples of the types of opportunities when one lacks the knowledge and skills necessary to connect with the online world.

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ing in the Holidays at the 36th Annual Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair. One of the community’s favorite holiday festivities, the Fair will be held Friday, December 2 (10 a.m. & 4 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.

This year will be the biggest Fair, featuring 115 vendors in three buildings filled with crafts, gifts, antiques, collectables, toys, wreaths, and more.

While shopping, take a break at the kitchens of Ella’s at the Airport and Grace Works Bible Church to enjoy one of their many delicacies.

Then top it off with a piece of Gizdich pie. Kids and Sunday from 11am to 3pm and watch the model train in Roaring Camp’s area of Crosetti Hall. Free drawings will also be held throughout the three days.

Admission to the Fair is $5. Children get in free.

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Capitola Planning Commission: Applications For Appointment

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The current commission members may summit a letter of intent to continue to serve and others interested in applying to serve may do so at this time.

Appointments will be for two (2) year terms terminating Election.

The City Council is seeking applications from persons interested in community planning development.

The Capitola Planning Commission is responsible for carrying out both longrange, current planning, and zoning activities within the City of Capitola.

Regular meetings of the commission are held the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers

at Capitola City Hall. Specific questions regarding the commission can be directed to staff representative Katie Cattan, Senior Planner, at 475-7300, Ext. 256, or by email at kcattan@ci.capitola. ca.us.

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Updates from Capitola City Hall

By Jaime Goldstein, City Manager Capitola Welcomes Our New Police Chief apitola will swear in its new Chief

is also keenly interested in youth development through charitable events and organizations. His hobbies include outdoor

on Dec. 5. He joins us following a 30-year career with the San Diego Police Department, where he had a variety of specialized assignments in patrol, administration and investigations.

with his three adult sons.

City Infrastructure Projects ade Street tennis courts: The tennis court resurfacing was completed earlier this month. This project was made possible

he oversaw the centralized investigations division, which includes homicide,

Foundation, coupled with City General Fund revenues. The new courts opened to play on November 10. During winter the

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domestic violence, and more. in a law enforcement family in Vallejo. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from where he also played collegiate baseball.

He is a 2011 graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy. community policing, transparency in law enforcement, and the development of law enforcement leaders to his new role. He

22 / December 2016 / Capitola Soquel Times

Pavement Projects: The City is wrapping up a number of major road paving projects. Park Avenue, Kennedy structed using an innovative pavement recycling approach called “Cold Inplace Recycling” (CIR).

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Leptospirosis: Important Facts for Every Dog Owner

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ccording to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), leptospirosis is a disease on the rise. The number of cases diagnosed in our pets has dramatically increased in the past few years. In fact, it is the most widespread disease in the world that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Every year in the United States, 100-200 human cases are reported to the CDC. Of these cases, 1-5% have a fatal outcome. One-third of human infections come from contact with infected dogs. In order to protect our human and canine populations, it is important to understand this disease.

What is leptospirosis? eptospirosis is a disease caused by a special type of bacteria called a spirochete. While there are over 200 subtypes

disease in animals, there are only eight serovars, or subtypes, that can infect dogs.

Who can get the disease? he disease can infect humans, cattle, pigs, horses, dogs, rodents and wild animals (including skunk, opossums, squirrels, raccoons, and deer). Cat infections are rare; the disease appears to be very mild in felines, although little is known. Dogs are

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of infection is rising. Dogs in both temperate and tropical climates are at risk. Interestingly, many human and canine cases result from recreational activities involving water.

How is leptospirosis transmitted? eptospirosis is most commonly transmitted when the eyes, nose, mouth, or skin with an open wound comes in contact with infected urine.

It can come from contact with soil, food or bedding that has been urine-contaminated.

Drinking infected water can spira can survive for months in the environment. Rarely, it is transmitted through a bite from an infected animal or by eating infected dead carcasses.

What are the clinical signs? nce infection occurs, the bacterium spreads through the bloodstream.

This can lead to fever, depression, loss of appetite, joint pain, muscle pain, and lethargy. The spirochete will often concentrate in the kidney where it can lead

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presenting to veterinarians are in acute kidney failure. In rare occasions, liver failure can also occur. In these more extreme circumstances, symptoms may include excessive drinking, excessive urination, and jaundice. A few animals will have no symptoms at all or a very mild form of the disease.

These animals often become “shedders” and will unknowingly shed the bacteria in their urine; these animals can contaminate the environment for months to years. Young animals seem than older animals. The disease appears to be diagnosed more commonly from and suburban environments seem to be at highest risk.

In fact, human owners can contract the disease directly from contaminated in humans can range from mild to severe.

They include headache, fever, muscle

aches, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, jaundice, and a rash. Illness can last from a few days to weeks. In some cases, the disease can progress to kidney or liver failure or even death. Early treatment is imperative. It is very important to seek medical attention if you have any concerns.

Diagnosis and treatment of leptospirosis eptospirosis can be diagnosed with serial antibody titers. A rising titer con-

from a previous, subclinical infection or from vaccination. Once a diagnosis has aggressively treated with a long course of antibiotics and supportive care. This may is imperative that the animal receives the entire course of antibiotics to prevent the development of a “shedder” situation as previously described. Urine of an infected animal should be very carefully cleaned up by a protected individual (gloves, gown, mask, etc.) with a disinfectant.

Prevention of leptospirosis ince this disease can so often have devastating consequences, it is very important to emphasize prevention. The

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contaminated water: rivers, streams, lakes, and oceans. Do not allow pets to roam on animals, including in the backyard. Keep rodent populations under control. Finally, While the vaccination can only protect against four of the eight serovars known to commonly cause canine leptospirosis in the United States, it is still a key way to limit the disease. This vaccine is recommended for all dogs that are considered at higher risk of contracting leptospirosis due to their lifestyle. It is important to discuss with your veterinarian whether your dog is at risk for contracting leptospirosis and whether vaccination is recommended. rise. This disease can be contracted by both humans and dogs. It can be transmitted directly from our canine companions to our human population. Therefore, it is very important to minimize our dog population’s likelihood of contracting the disease.

I encourage all dog owners to discuss with their veterinarian how to minimize leptospirosis risk and to consider vaccinating against this dangerous disease.

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e are dedicating our column this month on Soquel Creek Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment Project, recently named Pure Water Soquel. Evaluation of the project is currently underway.

Why do we need a new water supply? he groundwater basin that we rely on for 100% of our water supply is currently not sustainable and seawater intrusion is present in monitoring water wells in the Pleasure

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areas. The basin also provides water for over a thousand private well users, small mutual water systems, and municipal pumpers.

We are currently facing several challenges including a critically overdrafted groundwater basin, seawater intrusion and contamination at our coastline, and meeting the State’s mandate of basin sustainability by 2040. To address these challenges and ensure a reliable water supply for current and future generations, our community needs a new and more reliable water supply.

Community Helped Create Long-Term Road Map and Water Supply Options he District developed an action oriented, multi-faceted Community Water Plan in 2015 based on community input and it serves as the District’s roadmap to the State’s required sustainability goal by 2040. The key components include: water conservation, groundwater management, and securing supplemental supplies.

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protect the groundwater basin from being further contaminated by seawater intrusion.

A new source of supply is still needed. Three with Pure Water Soquel selected as its preferred project to focus on in the near term.

The District continues to carry forward two other options: river water transfers with

may likely involve a combination or variety of supplemental water supply options to ensure reliability in the long term.

How Does the Pure Water Soquel Project Work? he groundwater replenishment project, also known as Pure Water Soquel, will take municipal wastewater from the Santa Cruz County Sanitation District or the City of Santa Cruz and using

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methods produce 1,500 acre-feet high-quality water. then be injected into the ground to replenish the groundwater basin and provide a seawater barrier. The project is currently undergoing environmental review.

Is Advanced any communities with long-term water shortages have either implemented or are currently evaluating the use of advanced projects. Over two dozen communities in water to enhance their water supplies and a few are already pilot-testing or actually using Orange County Water District has been operating a groundwater replenishment system for over 40 years and recently reached produced for groundwater replenishment.

Valley have demonstration sites and are seritheir water supply portfolios.

Soquel 11 – Carmel 8 Soquel 11 – Aptos 8 (Oct 27) Coach Brad Tompkins Soquel 45 – Harbor 6 (Nov 5, Away*) Scotts Valley 52 – Soquel 6

Water Polo Coach Trevor Wiens Sacred Heart (Atherton) 17 – Soquel 7 Soquel 14 – Carmel 10 (Nov 5) MBL Gabilan Postseason Tournament 24 / December 2016 / Capitola Soquel Times

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the City of Santa Cruz and desalination from

Coach Savanna Prather MBL Post Season Tournament Santa Catalina 17 – Harbor 1 (Oct 27)

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involves a multi-stage process of micro-

light with advanced oxidation. This is a similar treatment process that has been used successfully in the Space Station for many state and federal water quality regulations as required by law for groundwater replenishment and includes required monitoring and testing to ensure water quality. These include guidelines and requirements related to constituents of emerging concern which includes pharmaceuticals and personal care products.

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typical of surface water projects, and marine issues, that are typical of desalination projects, project, thus potentially reducing the time to acquire permits, meet regulations, and implement a project.

Environmental Review paring an environmental impact report (EIR) on the Pure Water Soquel proposed

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that people think should be evaluated in the EIR. During the 35-day scoping comment period (November 16 - December 21, 2016) the public will have the opportunity to provide their input on the environmental topics, sures, and range of alternatives to be analyzed in the project EIR. Scoping comments may be submitted at the two public scoping meetings on Wednesday, December 7, 2016: Dr., Building 700, Aptos - 2 to 4 p.m.

Soquel. It will provide a reliable, drought-

of an existing source. It will eliminate about one-quarter of the eight million gallons a day (average) of treated wastewater that goes also replenish the groundwater basin and provide a barrier against seawater intrusion which prevents seawater from moving farther inland and contaminating wells.

Or by mail, or email between November 16 — December 21, 2016. Comments must be postmarked or received via email by December 21, 2016 for consideration in the Draft EIR. Please submit comments on the proposed project to:

county, and many other coastal communities around the world are also challenged with seawater intrusion.

An important call-to-action we heard from customers was to develop and implement a project in a timely manner before seawater intrusion contaminates our drinking water wells. Water rights, that are

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Community Support & Input Scott Turnbull, Superintendent Soquel Union Elementary School District

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he holiday season reminds us to be grateful for what we have. In SUESD, we are very grateful for the support we receive from our community. Schools are not islands separate from what goes on around them. They are part of the fabric of a community. When the local community supports their public schools, students are more likely to succeed. As Cesar Chavez said, “We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community… our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own.”

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Bond. With it we will be able to do an “extreme makeover” of our schools. Our each elementary school. Next, we will be replacing the “40-40’s” (forty portable classrooms that are each nearly forty years then have the high-quality classrooms to match the high-quality instruction that our school day. Our students are the deserving support. be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to especially recognize the three people who served as the driving force behind the

of SUESD students. Children’s rights in by New Brighton’s Physical Education that “Education is for improving the lives of others and leaving your community and world better than you found it.” Amanda, of that statement.

Parental Support e are also grateful for the support we get from parent groups at each of our school sites. Each elementary school in our district has a Home & School Club that provides substantial support and

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smooth and enjoyable for all.

There is an upcoming event that I would like everyone in our community to be aware of. On February 1, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. we will hold our annual Community Collaborative Forum at the New

Center. This event will be held in conjunction with our regular board meeting that evening. We will be sharing district initiatives and seeking input from the

join us and provide input on continuously improving our school district together.

Holiday Movies

Brighton Foundation. These groups donate hours of their own time to support our students. I will be sharing samples throughout host.

One such event held recently was the took place on October 21, 2016 and raised tinct pleasure of participating in this event and the atmosphere couldn’t have been more positive, festive, and fun. Students, and raise money at the same time. If that isn’t a “win-win” I don’t know what is.

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on November 15, 2016. It was the school’s 46th Annual Turkey Trot. This 1.4-mile winds its way through the surrounding

parent of three students in our district as well as a board member

and Operations and community member Those three individuals spent countless hours of their personal time devoted to ensuring the community was well informed regarding will leave a tangible and long-lasting legacy for future generations

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and further strengthened our sense of school community and togetherness. We

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14. Grass bristle 15. Like a ballerina 16. Deflect 17. *She played wife and mom in 21 Across 18. Lazybones 19. *It happened on 34th Street 21. *Nicholas Cage ‘s “The ____ Man” 23. Wednesday’s child issue?

24. Mouthful, swallowed 25. ____ Francisco

28. ____ Verde National Park 30. Adorn the halls with holly, e.g.

35. Singer Tori 37. Jailbird’s home 39. Tax of one tenth 40. Popular e-reader 41. DNA half 43. Inmate’s weapon 44. Loose-fitting top 46. “____ and sound” 47. Performed alone, pl.

48. Madison Square Garden and STAPLES Center, e.g.

50. Snouts or beaks 52. *”____ Takes a Holiday” with Basil Rathbone (1930) 53. Inoffensive manner 55. Long time 57. *Jim Carrey’s green grump

60. *Holiday movie time traveler 64. Courtroom excuse 65. Bo Peep’s follower 67. Bus commuter 68. Object of Tiny Tim’s affection 69. Corn piece 70. Twig of a willow tree 71. Aquatic snakes 72. Pastrami partner 73. Proceeds 1.

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9. Between mini and maxi 10. Short for “it will” 11. He plus she 12. “Ever” to a poet 15. Marine gastropod 20. Olden day blooddrawing equipment 22. Priest’s vestment 24. Like a knight in shining armor?

25. *Billy Bob Thorton’s was bad 26. Love, to Napoleon and Josephine 27. Nobody 29. ____ Candies, chocolatier 31. Treat without respect 32. ____ vs. pathos 33. Popular cook-off dish 34. *”Home Alone” main character

36. *Jim Carrey’s was green when he stole Christmas 38. *It’s wonderful?

42. Three-masted vessel 45. Tabby’s favorite herb 49. Pollen ____ 51. Feeling at a funeral 54. Holiday feeling 56. Hustle and bustle sound 57. Tar to feathers 58. Tiny river 59. Wading bird 60. Dried up 61. Norse deity 62. Turned to the right 63. Makes mistakes 64. Gobbled up 66. *”Jingle All the ____” © Statepoint Media

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The Book Bag

By Robert Francis

A Variety Of Selections For Young Readers … crack the case but the clever feline sleuth will be the guest of honor at the awards night and receive a nice surprise himself.

Young cat lovers who are ready for more challenging reading than the usual fare of concept books and simple narratives

The UnFROGetable Costume Party (Doing Good Deeds)

By Marsha Strong-Smith

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Strong-Smith has authored a series of children’s books designed to empower youngsters to handle problem solving with ease and encourage dialogue with adults on a range of topics from telling the truth to assisting others and doing good deeds.

and one they enjoy having read to them over and over again.

This is a must purchase for a school library too since it will appeal to a wide audience of children.

Let’s Look On the Farm

A Spot & Learn Stick & Play Book

By Andrea Pinnington

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ombining stickers with interesting material about farm animals and

excited about a costume party he has been preparations for the event Hoppity also some friends with their chores.

Along with the narrative that describes the frog’s actions and rationale for them, the author inserts questions into the text for the reader. For example, the reader is or paint the banner so that he would be known as Franky Frog’s special friend?”

By engaging the youngster in the story in this manner a parent/teacher/child dialogue can be opened on subjects such as procrastination, doing good deeds for the right reasons, and the elements of true friendship.

Aimed at preschoolers and students in the early grades, the books in this series feature attractive and engaging illustrations plus a manageable vocabulary. They can be either read aloud to preschoolers or children who are now reading can enjoy them on their own without assistance.

Dinosaurs!

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he fascination young readers have with dinosaurs doesn’t seem to be ebbing; hence, the books that feature these prehistoric creatures keep coming.

T h i s pop-up book contains eight of the more familiar types of dinosaurs. They range from a triceratops, 26 / December 2016 / Capitola Soquel Times

velociraptor and stegosaurus to a huge braBesides the pop-up rendition of each creature which greets the reader as he or she opens each section of the book, there is important information provided about each dinosaur. There’s a guide to help with the correct pronunciation of the animal’s name followed by an explanation of what that name means.

The child will also discover where the critter once lived. What it liked to eat, and a list of interesting facts about the dinosaur’s habits and physical features is also included, Pop up books can sometimes be rather delicate and therefore not stand up to constant use, but this volume is sturdy enough that with a little care it should last a while.

South Pole home is a bit of a mystery, but no matter. “Don’t think of it as a mistake,”

your way home.” bear’s assistance they begin a journey that takes them to the United States, England, Italy, India, Australia, and, eventually, the South Pole.

Your preschooler will enjoy this entertaining book with its excellent illustrations which makes this unusual friendship and amusing odyssey a captivating read. So join in the journey with the penguins and

William Heads to Hollywood

International Cat of Mystery series

in an agricultural setting, this activity book will introduce young children to a rural environment and farm life.

There is a page “Amazing Farm Facts” such water but pears do not and barn owls make a screeching sound — they do not hoot. The reader will also discover the names of young animals and the sounds these animals make.

The most popular feature of the book is unquestionably the collection of thirty stickers that can be used on a fold out farm scene. The child can let his or her creativity imaginable and the stickers can then be

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By Jeanne Willis Illustrated by Jarvis

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lthough polar bears and penguins are not usually buddies, that isn’t the case in this adorable picture book. In fact, just the opposite is true. When the Pilchard-Brown family (penguins) picnic and get very, very lost, a friendly polar

How the penguins manage to get

to assist the glamorous feline star,

in locatomg the statues for the Golden Cuckoo Awards ceremony that have apparently been stolen.

With the annual event just around the corner there’s no time to lose.

Fortunately, as you’ll see, William is up to will lead him to the thief and save the day for the event sponsors.

In fact, not only will he successfully

Because this book does carry a choking hazard for younger children, it should not be given to any youngster who still insists

â&#x20AC;&#x153;City Hallâ&#x20AC;? from page 22 Stockton Avenue in the Village was recently completed. The paving completes the new pedestrian sidewalk improvements that pleted project included new sidewalks, additional street lighting, a landscaped curb extension and seating area.

Updates from the Building Department uilding activity in the City continues to increase. Over the last year the City has experienced an approximately

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end of the 2016 calendar year. The vast majority of these permits are for residential remodels, commercial renovations, and other routine maintenance projects such as reroofs and water heaters. Of the roughly 450 permits issued so far this year, none have been for new homes on vacant lots and four have been issued for new homes on previously developed lots.

Capitolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Library Takes a Step Forward arlier this month the City of Capitola selected Noll and Tam Architects to

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Tam have designed nine libraries in the region including the nearby libraries in be holding two community meetings in options, programs, and services at the new library. Construction funding for the new library will come from the recently passed funds the City has already saved to build the library. The new library is currently Upcoming Community Events from 12 p.m. at Capitola Beach. By outrigger canoe and surfboard, Santa and the Reindeer will be making their way to the shores of Capitola for their annual visit.

Capitola Village Winter Festival, December 3 from 2 - 5:30 p.m. Bring the whole family to enjoy complimentary face painting, cookie decorating, and ornament making, as well as tasty bites and sweet treats from local restaurants. The event will culminate with a 20-foot tree lighting and grand prize giveaway in front of the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce website for more details on both of these community events.

And remember parking in the Village is free this time of year for holiday shopping, though the 3-hour limit is still enforced.

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has a clear lead, the second spot has been a tighter race. We had three candidates listed on the ballot plus a fourth write-in

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Community Calendar Capitola Soquel Chamber Event Calendar Saturday Nov. 26

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stories, learn tools for coping and receive support from people who care.

Contact Hospice of Santa

Announcements

Nar-Anon Santa CruzGreater Bay Area (GBA) of Northern California

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What is enabling? What is this insanity? Am I the only one who feels this way?

Overeaters Anonymous

fellowship of relatives and friends of addicts who have us on the beach to welcome Santa’s been affected by someone else’s wave riding arrival at 12 p.m. addiction. As of October 1, Santa will settle in his beach chair 2016, three meetings are now for a nice, long visit with all the kids. Be sure to bring your camera offered in Santa Cruz (Fridays to capture a memorable day in and Sundays) and Aptos Capitola... could very well make (Wednesdays).

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Capitola Village Winter Festival

Second Mondays

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Saturday Dec 3

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apitola Village invites you to the 3rd Annual Winter

Bring the whole family to enjoy complimentary face painting, cookie decorating, and ornament making, and and competing in the Holiday Window Display Contest. Vote for your favorites to enter the -

o you have problem with food? Come join us for a friendly free 12 step support group with the solution. Teens and adults welcome. It will be held in the Anne Hutchinson Room.

Invisible/Alienated Grandparents Support Group

website for meeting listings

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meetings

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Ninth Annual $25 & Under Artisans Gift Show

a-kind items for everyone on your list.

Wednesday Dec 14 Networking Lunch

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oliday Performance by Soquel High Choir. Presentation by: Kaiser Permanente.

Enjoy a delicious lunch catered

Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement Monthly Meeting

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ASA volunteer Advocates receive 35 hours of specialized training. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected.

Business Debtors Anonymous Episcopal Church, Parish

Drop-in Grief Support 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa

Wednesdays

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e specifically focus on recovering from debting on one’s business.

Third Fridays in Aptos

Overeaters Anonymous

Mondays

Caregiver Support Group -

his statewide group of retired men invites you to be our guest at our monthly luncheon. You’ll meet kindred spirits, have a fine lunch and learn something new from a top notch guest speaker.

Fridays Tuesdays

First Mondays in Watsonville Second Tuesdays in Capitola Third Wednesdays in Watsonville Third Thursdays

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ome explore a unique marketplace of exquisite, handcrafted, locally made gifts,

Second Wednesdays

Tuesdays & Thursdays

There or Not this will be a safe structured environment for sharing stories if you so choose, and learning healthy CASA Orientations to Become ways to deal with separation from anyone. Co-sponsored Advocates for Children ASA empowers volunteers by Alienated Grandparents to directly influence lifeorg a national organization changing decisions affecting that provide information and children in foster care. Court support to grandparents who appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with feel alienated or estranged to their grandchildren. just a few hours a week can

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ome join a dynamic, First & Third Fridays supportive group of people Friday Shakespeare Club of and Hospice of Santa Cruz friendly free 12-step support at all levels of experience from Santa Cruz yourself and your business. Hear County invite you to attend a group with the solution group beginners to more advanced. with the solution. Teens and about healthcare options now Caregiver Support Group for We’re here to help you discover available in Santa Cruz County adults welcome.

Includes comthose caring for someone with your voice and share it effechis is the oldest women’s through Kaiser Permanente. pulsive overeating, anorexia a serious illness.

Seating is limited. club in Santa Cruz. The and bulimia.

When a loved one is seriously club meets to study the life, ill, it can be a challenge for the - works and times of William entire family. In this ongoing members support group, we will share group readings and insights,

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discuss history, and universal themes found in his plays and writings.

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eatures decorated boats parading throughout Santa Cruz Harbor, rain or shine.

First Baptist Church Bible Study

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irst Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their bible study and worship every Sunday.

Overeaters Anonymous

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ring your wish lists and yearly recap if you’ve been naughty or nice and share it with Santa. Guests will enjoy a holiday

Maternity & Surgery Center,

children will delight having their own photos taken with Santa.

They will receive personalized vereaters Anonymous is a Free, Friendly 12-Step group letter from Santa and take home for those who have a problem with food.

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current times and locations of other meetings, or call our

Dated Events Friday Nov. 25 thru Friday Dec. 23

Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train

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Saturday Dec 10 Breakfast With Santa at Cabrillo Lions Club

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lease bring family and friends and meet with Santa one-on-one, get a bit of hot cocoa

ide a holiday train through Victorian Santa Cruz as you sip Clubhouse. hot spiced cider, listen to carolers, from Beach Boardwalk

Announcements

Arts and Entertainment

Second Saturdays Each Month Science Sunday does not meet

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2nd Saturday on the Farm

Friendship put to music; family Project Center at the Santa friendly. Class takes place every Thursday Night at our new oin us every 2nd Saturday on the seeking volunteers. If you love Farm for free family activities. music and want to be involved, Each month we select a new theme Friday Nov. 18 into Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) to highlight historical agriculture www.montereysymphony.org for For more information, contact Sue thru Friday Dec. 23 with games, activities, and demmore information.

Santa Cruz Polar Express onstrations that relate. We often have guest appearances from farm he polar express comes to the animals like llamas, draft horses, Friendship Put to Music! sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, time, recreated to match all the sights and sounds of the beloved story. something fun and entertaining for Second Monday each month lasses every Thursday night.

Stitchers By The Sea Meetings For more information call Sue the whole family.

Volunteers Needed for the Monterey Symphony

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osted by Soquel Sports Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full snack bar available. First Tuesday known italian menu), and enjoy of each month is special $25 buy in the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango.

Wednesdays Private instruction and classes by

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concert schedule.

Peninsula Banjo Band

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he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, orty-seven years of performing managed in conjunction with in the Bay Area, over 250 the participating art venues. The popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every event takes place year-round Wednesday. No cover. and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries.

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Saturday Nov. 19

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on ocean science, conservation and ecology in the Exploration Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immersive theater.

For more information call

a wide assortment of treasures including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage Saturday Nov. 26 hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, original artwork, and a whole lot Arrives at 12 noon on Capitola Beach For more info, please contact us

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outrigger canoe and surfboard on the shores of Capitola Beach. Be sure to bring your Christmas list Third Sunday of Every Month and a camera to capture Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Science Sunday wave-riding arrival.

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Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every month. Topics are presented in an entertaining and easyto-understand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and discussion.

settle in his beach chair to hear holiday wishes and have a nice long visit with all the children.

This event is FREE!

Friday December 2 First Friday Holiday Art Showcase

oin us at the Spat at Chaminade for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;First Friday Holiday Art Showcaseâ&#x20AC;? featuring locally handcrafted products and artwork.

he polar express comes to the Santa Cruz Railroad for the

Sunday December 11

Jingle Shells Art & Craft Festival

Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance

bucket list of places you want to visit someday, or eat yummy food from your favorite country to keep the image of actually going there alive in your imagination. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lucky youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get to experience the power of meditation late in the month, but your time might not allow for a complete submersion.

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sizzling hot meetup lights up your universe mid-month, and suddenly youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at the situation youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been in before, and it may be so similar that you feel like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having deja vu. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t repeat your mistakes.

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let your friends feel alone in their failures as the month begins. You love to get creative midDecember, and you never know how your artistic nature will unfold. Will you make an amazingly delicious gourmet meal? Or perhaps sketch, paint or sculpt a masterpiece? The universe canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait unique perspective. Take lots of pictures or write detailed journal entries so you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the vibrant colors, delicious tastes and amazing smells you were lucky enough to experience.

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anyone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s having trouble with their gizmos and gadgets can count on your expertise. Traveling is on the agenda as the new year approaches, and while an open-ended ticket around the world would be nice, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll settle for any distance you can put between you and your regular everyday life.

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go for it. The feeling of accomplishment you get is like no other. You love your life mid-month, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to look around and see so many things going right. Even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had your share of Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re intensely jealous around Christmas, even if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be. Avoid being sarcastic in an attempt to mask your true feelings. You arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fooling anyone.

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and mysterious ways. You have great conversations with everyone mid-month, and if you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t if it interferes with your ability to support loved ones. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to take sides, but make sure you know where your loyalty lies.

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The start of the month is a great time for collaboration. A meeting of the minds with pals or associates these great days to shop around your portfolio or show your artwork to a gallery/art dealer. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a collection of your own amazing drawings, sketches, designs, etc., what are you waiting for? Get busy producing amazing pieces in your preferred medium, whatever that might be. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very punctual as December continues, and the details matter more to you than almost anyone else.

Some may call you picky, but you prefer to think of yourself as precise.

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You love to see and be seen as the month begins. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a whole big world out there for you to explore, so you and your couch arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t likely to see a lot of each other. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re borderline obsessed Someone might try to sneak something by you around the holidays but your observational skills are in top form, so very few things get by you. Good try, though.

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Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been trying to put something out of your mind for the longest time, but for some reason you just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. The beginning of December is a good time to slow down and commit to having patience with yourself. Everything canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen exactly when you want it to. Stay alert and uber-conscious of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on around you mid-month, because it only takes a second of distraction to totally lose focus. Cars, motorcycles, bikes and all other modes of transportation require full operator attention. Everyone wants to rush you as the new year approaches, but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re comfy in your own little bubble. If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a slow lane, you should be in it.

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Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a lot of pull as the month begins, but do you feel comfortable using it? You want to get places in life with your skills, not by who you know. Sometimes, though, calling in a favor is necessary. You love to experience new things mid-month, and even though you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure of what twice as much fun. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling a bit greedy around Christmas time, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your hard-earned money, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no rule about sharing. The time will come when you need a favor, though, and karma can be brutal. Keep that in mind before you turn someone down.

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month begins. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re prepared for disappointment, but the outcome isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t set in stone so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t panic tions where compromise may be the only answer. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually your way or the highway, so your pliant demeanor is a pleasant surprise to those who know you. Your power is at its peak late in the month,

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Are you being just a little bit unrealistic as December begins? Shooting for the stars isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a bad thing as long as you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disappointed when you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite reach them. You might have to stick close

thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been lingering on your to-do list lately. You know that one irritating thing you know you have

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The beginning of December is about honoring the wonderful relationships you have in your life. nections you have mean the world to you. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite reach the meaningful levels of discussion youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re aiming for mid-month, because few people are willing to talk about the controversial/taboo topics you want to discuss on these days. Keep searching for those like-minded people who share your interests. Your friends come to you for advice as the end of the year nears because they know

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n any given day, as many as one in four local children will wonder whether their home will have enough food to feed them or where their next meal will come from. And when food is available, many families faced with increasing rents and high costs of living stretch their dollars with inexpensive food that is high in calories and low in nutrition.

No area of the county is immune to this reality, and it’s not just children that struggle with food insecurity or hunger.

Harvest Food Bank comes in and the neighborhood by neighborhood work in our district being done to neighborhood, school and community organizations have taken the lead to provide food for those in need.

Church, which (from the creativity of its members) has raised funds to hold this type of outreach. In partnership with the Santa Cruz County

families in need. insecurity - not knowing where your next meal will come from or whether it will be large enough or healthy enough to be optimal. this, even against the backdrop of living in one of the most beautiful (and prosperous) regions in the country.

This is where the Second

also been a leader in providing meals even encouraging kids to scour their homes for loose change. Through the work of couch cushions, car seats, and piggy banks (and partnerships with local businesses matching at a 2-1 rate) the school raised over 50,000 meals last year.

supplements many of the local school free breakfast programs with healthy, reliable food options and nutritional education programs.

In fact, the Second Harvest nutrition program has grown to over 100 sites over the last 20 years, providing over a million healthy meals a year to an average of 7,000 children each month. Second Harvest couples this with over 600 nutritional education classes for families to promote healthier eating habits at home. Of the families that have participated eating more fresh fruits and vegetables and have improved their eating habits overall.

But there is more that can be done. We can all agree that no one should go hungry in our community.

Now it’s our turn to be creative - to organize our neighborhoods and community organizations to be part of the solution. The meals we are providing may very well be going to one of our neighbors.

As the holidays approach, let’s help Second Harvest give our comtheir next healthy meal will come from. 100 percent of the money collected for the Holiday Food Drive goes directly into programming, none of it goes into overhead. Call visit thefoodbank.org to learn more about the program, participate or donate and to help them reach their goal of 4.5 million meals raised.

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to close. But even as we take stock and remember the road we’ve traveled, we’re also looking ahead, to the paths before us.

One of the things that gives me the most hope for the future is the hard work I’ve seen over the past several months across Santa Cruz County to work better and work smarter to serve our community. Traditionally, businesses, faith communities, our city and federal government, schools, and non-

He may look a little rough right now due to the clinical shave he received

upon arrival at the shelter, but he is charming and will be quite handsome once his coat grows in.

He has blossomed at the shelter and is a lovely, social, happy guy. He’s been at the shelter long enough and is ready for a stable, loving home to bring him in from the cold.

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hard on their own programs. But parallel, often produce lasting results.

Fortunately, thanks to the initiative of changes are afoot. I am so encouraged and energized by the work I see happening

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Bank’s core strategy is to partner with nomic Partnership and others to create core systemic change. This begins with the perspectives, about the problems that need It continues through good communication between the groups and individuals, with their own diverse skills and expertise, working towards those common goals.

And the result we envision is not just temporary improvements in health, nutrition, and economic indicators, not just one-time improvements in the capacity of groups and organizations think people working together across the usual lines and sectors can bring about changes with momentum, changes that bring lasting impacts.

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I’ve seen administrations come and go. I can’t predict the future, but I can say with certainty that Second Harvest will continue to be here to help with neighbors feeding neighbors.

We will continue to provide food and education to working families, children, seniors, individuals with disabilities or without homes, and so many more in need.

We are more dedicated than ever to work to overcome ences we see and nurture a true sense of belonging, community, and trust. This has always been our core strategy and, with your support, we will continue to create a brighter future for the next generation through good nutrition.

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