COMMUNITY NEWS
Capitola Art & Wine Festival Returns
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Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11 and 12
fter a year’s hiatus due to the pandemic, the Capitola Art & Wine Festival returns, thanks to the dedication of the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce. The 38th annual event, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, in the beach-side setting of Capitola Village, will feature more than 100 fine artists, exceptional wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains, local dance talent, and music for dancing. It’s a weekend in paradise, and admission is free. Wine tasting requires the purchase of a 2021 Festival Glass and tasting tokens. Glass: $15. Tokens: $1 each. Best place to park: Capitola Mall, 1855 41st Ave. Parking is free and a shuttle will take you to festival. Or ride your bike to the festival and take advantage of the free valet parking for your wheels. At 2 p.m. Saturday, a 20th anniversary commemoration of Sept. 11 will take place with a procession led by Santa Cruz Pipes & Drums and first responders, and a performance by local talent James Durbin to remember the victims of 9/11, and honor first responders, our heroes on the front lines. Local dance groups will showcase their best on both days. Watch for the Great Morgani, accordionist extraordinaire and always in costume, to entertain you. At 5 p.m. Saturday, you’ll hear the rock n roll sounds of The Lost Boys featuring James Durbin. At 3 p.m. Sunday, local favorite Extra Large will close out the festival. n ••• Information: capitolaartandwine.com.
Photo Credit: Carrie Arnone
The morning of the Capitola Art & Wine Festival, the tents are up in the seaside village and ready for visitors to enjoy summer’s last hurrah.
Eight decades of caring. One commitment to community. Back when a movie ticket cost a quarter, plus another nickel for a chocolate bar, Dignity Health – Dominican Hospital began caring for the people in this community. And while the world has seen almost unimaginable change since then, at least one thing has steadfastly endured: our commitment to provide specialized medical care, delivered with a healthy dose of comforting compassion. Innovations in diagnosis and treatment continue, and we’ll keep pace. And we’ll continue honoring a mission of healing—not only the body, but the whole person.
www.tpgonlinedaily.com Capitola Soquel Times / September 2021 / 11
