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Cap/Aptos Rotary Hosts Speech Contest
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By Brenda Mee
leven young humans are making a difference by connecting to the world around them! As a Rotary community, we clearly saw and heard that our future is bright. Listening to our youth speak out on the topic “Rotary Connects the World” gave hope to all who listened. Original speeches were written and recited by 11 students from Aptos and Soquel high schools when the Capitola Aptos Rotary Club hosted the local speech contest on Feb. 6. Students were judged on adherence to the theme, vocal delivery, integration of the 4 Way Test and overall effectiveness. They were all amazing! Emily Marshall Niswonger took first place in the contest. In second was
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Groundwater Plan Debuts he Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Santa Cruz Mid-County Basin was posted to the state’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Portal on Feb. 19. The public comment period for the plan will be open for 75 days following the posted date. For information, or to submit comments to the Department of Water Resources during the public comment period, visit: http://sgma. water.ca.gov/portal ••• House a Shakespearean This Summer anta Cruz Shakespeare seeks modestlypriced, furnished rentals that have a private entrance, bath, and kitchen, from mid-June to midSeptember, with some shorter term options for actors for the summer season. Also needed: donated guest rooms Nikki Silva within family homes for interns and other company members. Perks include free show tickets and acknowledgment in our season program. Contact Sue Dormanen at sue@santacruzshakespeare.org or call at 831-460-6396 x8. ••• Nikki Silva of NPR to speak March 11 ikki Silva, co-author of “Hidden Kitchens: Stories, Recipes, and More from NPR’s The Kitchen Sisters,” a 2005 New York Times Notable Book of the Year, will speak 1-:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday,
March 11, at Porter Memorial Library, 3050 Porter St., Soquel, as part of the Meet the Author series. Silva is co-executive producer of the award-winning public radio team. The Kitchen Sisters are creators of hundreds of stories for NPR, podcast and public broadcast about the lives, histories, art and rituals of people, famous and unsung who have shaped our diverse cultural heritage. At each Meet the Author, local authors discuss their works, answer questions and autograph their books. They are free of charge and open to the public. Coffee is provided by The Ugly Mug. Parking is available behind the library. Enter from Soquel Drive into the Bagelry parking lot and drive through to the left. www.porterml.org ••• Vaidehi Campbell Williams: Celebration of Life aidehi’s family and friends will celebrate her life at Twin Lakes Church in Aptos at 11 a.m. March 28. She was among those who lost their lives aboard the diving boat Conception. Campbell worked for the Soquel Creek Water District 18 years. Vaidehi Williams As the district’s communications specialist, her career was spent sharing with the community her exuberance for the district’s mission to conserve water resources. RSVP at tinyurl.com/VaidehiRSVP n
F Andrew Morrisey, and Jocelyn Castillo took third. The Rotary Clubs of District 5170 sponsored the Richard D. King Annual Youth Speech Contest with three goals in mind: • To increase the personal knowledge and awareness of the importance of
COMMUNITY NEWS Battle of the Bands March 21 he City of Capitola Art & Cultural Commission is hosting a youth Battle of the Bands at New Brighton Middle School at 5 p.m. March 21. Six to eight bands composed of musicians 19 and under will be chosen by the commission’s music selection committee. For more info, contact kbarreto@ ci.capitola.ca.us ••• Registration Opens for Boardwalk Fun Run egistration is now open for the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s 2nd Annual Fun Run on April 5. A discount is available if you register by March 13. The family-friendly run includes a 1K race through the Boardwalk for kids age 12 and under, and a 5K race through the Boardwalk and up the San Lorenzo River for runners age 4 and up. All runners will receive a finisher
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being able to speak effectively before a group. • To increase public knowledge of what Rotary is and does throughout the world, especially among young people. • To increase participation in the contest and to provide all high school
Winners will progress to the Regional and District levels beginning March 5. ••• or more than 110 years, Rotary’s people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end. The Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club meets on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. at Seascape Golf Club in Aptos. Join us for lunch, mingling and an amazing speaker. We also host a Happy Hour every first Monday of the month. Bring the whole family and join us for our next beach cleanup. n For information about Rotary, call Brenda Mee, 831-239-7011.
medal, $5 MyBoardwalk Card, and up to 2 hours of free-play in the Casino Arcade. Runners also receive an $8 discount for All-Day Rides on race day. Registration is $45 for the 5K and $25 for the 1K. A portion of all registrations benefits Camp Opportunity, a free camp for foster children in Santa Cruz County. To register visit beachboardwalk.com/ Fun-Run ••• Helping Women on International Women’s Day Edward Jones Presents ‘Dresses & Desserts’ on March 18 ristin Asimakoupoulos at Edward Jones has come up with a way to celebrate International Women’s Day, and help local women in need. It’s called “Dresses & Desserts.” Drop in between 4-6 p.m. on Wed., March 18, at Jeremy Geels’ Edward Jones’ office (2121 41st Ave., Suite #209, Capitola) to donate gently used women’s clothing (including purses, shoes, jewelry) and mix and mingle with the women of Santa Cruz County. Cash or checks cannot be accepted. Annette Hunt, owner of Curves of Aptos, is offering her location, 7000 Soquel Drive, Aptos, as a drop-off site for donors from March 1-18. All donated items will be given to the Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Shelter in Santa Cruz. RSVP to Kristin.asimakoupoulos@ edwardjones.com or 831-462-8242. •••
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