COMMUNITY CALENDAR and how citizens can effectively prepare.” The talk will include many photographs. Natural hazards include: Landslides, debris flows, earthquake shaking, wildfires followed by erosion, surface fault rupture, torrential rains, coastal cliff landslides, and settlement of uncompacted fills. Syndor, a veteran of dozens of landslides in Santa Cruz County over the past 40 years, is the author of a 142-page book on the 1987 Loma Prieta earthquake. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society of America, a Life Member of the California Academy of Sciences, the Seismological Society of America, the Association of Engineering Geologists, and the American Society of Civil Engineers. The talk is free and parking is free. For information, visit www.facebook.com/cabrillohostlionsclub, or call Jeannie Collins at: (831) 428-3135.
Saturday September 11
Participating volunteers will meet us at Natural Bridges State beach and will also be involved with our special tobacco waste data collection effort. (All materials will be provided.)
Friday September 24 Saturday September 25 BOARDWALK CAMPOUT FOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Deadline to register is Sept. 23, or until full. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk sponsors the Fall Campout Friday and Saturday, Sept. 24-25, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s Gold Together for Childhood Cancer. Registration is $84.95 per person. To register, see https://beachboardwalk.com/Boardwalk-Overnights
Saturday September 25
BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR
THIRD-ANNUAL SEPT. 11TH MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB Friday September 17 8 a.m., Seacliff State Beach This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 7 p.m., Rio Theatre, Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz attacks on American soil. The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road on the heels of the festival in Alberta, To commemorate those who lost their lives, Central making stops in 550 communities and 40+ countries, including the Rio Theatre. Award-winners and Firefighters Local 3535 will host the Third Annual audience favorites are among the films selected from more than 400 entries. September 11th This event will require proof of Covid-19 vaccination or negative test within 72 hours of attending and Memorial Stair masks worn unless eating or drinking. Check RioTheatre.com for updates as protocols are subject to change. Climb at the For list of films visit https://www.riotheatre.com/events-2/2021/9/17/banff-centre-mountain-film-festival-world-tour Seacliff State ••• Beach stairway. CORAL PROGRAM Central firefighter ACCOMPLICE — The Passport: 2020, USA, 8 minutes. Hannah Bergemann and Veronique Sandler Brent Moyer, the travel to the high Himalayas near Ladakh, India to explore remote mountain ranges. organizer this Mount Logan: 2020, France, 13 minutes. 48 days of adventure, 250km of ski touring, 3800m of ascent up year, invites all fire, law enforcement, military and EMS Mt. Logan, a first descent down the East Ridge and a 400km river trip back to the sea for three adventurers. personnel to participate. Cholitas (Tour Edit) (photo): 2019, Spain, 53 minutes. Five Indigenous Bolivian women embark on a unique Donna Lind, founder of the Fallen Officer Foundation expedition as a symbol of liberation and empowerment. Their goal: The highest peak in the Americas, Aconcagua. in Santa Cruz County, said the first year included stair Pathfinder — Life Beyond Fear: 2019, Norway, 10 minutes. Six slackliners deep in the Norwegian climbs to represent the same number of steps in the mountains attempt walking a highline elevated in the vastness between two colossal cliffs. World Trade Center wearing full gear. Ten Thousand Bolts: 2020, USA, 18 minutes. Coarse language. A portrait of Toni Arbones, a professional This year will again include stair climbing and rock climber who has helped turn Siurana, Spain, into one of Europe’s most popular rock climbing areas. bagpipes, plus a flyover by the Air National Guard K2 — The Impossible Descent (Tour Edit): 2020, Austria, 23 minutes. Coarse language. On July 22, Blackhawk helicopters. 2018, Polish ski-mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel makes “the impossible descent” of K2 Participation fee is $25. The goal is to raise $10,000. All proceeds will be donated to: Fallen Officer Foundation Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) will speak at meeting is free and open to the public. in Santa Cruz County, the National Fallen Firefighters a luncheon presented by the Santa Cruz Chamber of Members will present fundraising ideas to replace Foundation, and the National Fallen Officer Foundation. Commerce. To participate or ask questions, email: centralscstairclimb@gmail. projects canceled or reduced due to the pandemic. Members will vote, and prizes will be awarded to the Price is $42 for members and $55 for non-members. com. To donate, visit GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/f9f4308c winners. Register at https://web.santacruzchamber.org/events/ Soroptimist International of Capitola-by-the-Sea is Luncheon-Speaker-Series-Washington-Report-from-JimmySaturday September 11 a global volunteer organization providing women and Panetta-4257/details Sunday September 12 girls with access to education and training they need to CAPITOLA ART & WINE FESTIVAL RETURNS! achieve economic empowerment. Saturday September 18 Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce CEO Carrie Arnone says: For information, see www.facebook.com/sicapitola or www. SAVE OUR SHORES COASTAL CLEANUP “September is festival time and we could not be more best4women.org or email info@best4women.org. 9 a.m.-Noon, Natrual Bridges State Beach excited about it! The Santa Cruz County Office of Education Tobacco Mark your calendar for the 38th Annual Capitola Art & Thursday September 16 Use Prevention Education program, is joining forces Wine Festival, Sept 11-12; Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and with Save Our Shores, the Marine Mammal Center, and CLASS OF 1976 REUNION TICKETS Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. the Santa Cruz County Tobacco Education Coalition, to Reunion on October 16, 3-6 p.m., Bargetto’ s Winery, 3535 N. Admission is free! Parking is free at the Capitola Mall participate in the 2021 Annual Coastal Cleanup Day 9 Main St., Soquel with free shuttle service to the festival and back! a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept.18. Volunteers will meet at The Watsonville High School Class of 1976 will gather Meet Festival poster artist Brittany Costanzo. Enjoy Natural Bridges State Beach and also be involved with a for its 45th reunion in October, but limited tickets are art, music and dancing. special tobacco waste data collection. only available thru Sept. 16. Volunteers are needed to make this event memorable The price, with the meal catered by Carmona’s, is $70 Register at https://saveourshores.org/coastal-cleanup/. as always. Groups and individuals can sign up on the During September, download the Clean Swell App festival website at capitolaartandwine.com. Take part in per person. Only 100 tickets are available. at https://oceanconservancy.org/trash-free-seas/ a treasured community event, make some new friends, Info: Email kimvest@yahoo.com, suzgalla@aol.com, or international-coastal-cleanup/cleanswell/ to collect and have fun doing it! Give us a call at 831-475-6522 ... call 831-722-3268. Checks can be mailed to WHS Class data on the types of trash you find on the beach. we love our volunteers!” of 1976, care of Susan Radin Gallagher, 11 Rialto Drive, The Santa Cruz County Office of Education Tobacco Watsonville. Use Prevention Education (TUPE) program, is joining Tuesday September 14 forces with Save Our Shores, the Marine Mammal Center, LUNCH WITH REP. PANETTA CAPITOLA SOROPTIMIST MONTHLY MEETING and the Santa Cruz County Tobacco Education Coalition, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Chaminade Resort & Spa, 1 Chaminade to participate in the 2021 Annual Coastal Cleanup Day 4-5:30 p.m., Olive Garden, 3400 Clares St., Capitola Lane, Santa Cruz event held on September 18th from 9am-12pm. Soroptimist International of Capitola by-the-Sea’s
GREY BEARS ANNUAL HARVEST GALA 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2710 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz Eat, learn, move and shop at this year’s Harvest Celebration 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, outside Grey Bears in Santa Cruz. Enjoy appetizers and savory barbecue lunch (veggie options), music, live comedy, free classes including chair yoga, auction and storewide 50% off sale. 10:30 am – 11:30 am: 15-min. free chair yoga classes with Suzi 11:30 am – BBQ lunch 11:45 am – Comedy with DNA and friends 12:15 pm – Keynote speaker, Supervisor Manu Koenig 1 pm – Recycling tour 1:30 pm – Auction To donate products or services to the auction, call 831-4791055 ext 223. To donate cash see https://www.greybears.org/ support/
Saturday September 25 Saturday September 26 CAPITOLA BEACH FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Saturday Little Wharf 3 MILER Fun Run 8 – 11 AM Must preregister. Shuttles available. Sand Sculpture Contest 8 AM – Noon; Registration online or on Capitola Beach at 8 AM. Trophy judging at 12:30 PM. Award at 1 PM Children’s Art 11 AM – 2 PM Sign up at Esplanade Park. Children pre-school age and above can create their own masterpiece atop the seawall on the Esplanade. Art chalk provided. Music at the Beach 4 – 6 PM Houserockers sponsored by Strock Real Estate. Music and dancing in Esplanade Park. Lighted Nautical Parade on Soquel Creek approximately 7 – 8 pm View a parade of lighted barges will travel down Soquel Creek to the Lagoon — no access to the trestle allowed. Sunday Fishing Derby 7 – 11:30 AM Registration begins at 7 AM near the end of the Capitola Wharf. Bring your own fishing poles. Open to all ages. Final tally at 11 AM. Horseshoes on the Sand 7 AM - Finish Doubles tournament at Capitola Beach in front of Zelda’s Restaurant. Teams will be chosen by drawing names from a hat. Must pre-register or call (831) 419-6399. Check-in time 7 - 8 am. Chalk Art on the Seawall 10 AM -1 PM Sign up at Esplanade Park. Children pre-school age and above can create their own masterpiece atop the seawall on the Esplanade. Art chalk provided. Rowboat Races 1 PM - Finish Registration at the pathway by the Stockton Bridge from Noon until 1 PM. Timed heats on Soquel Creek with two people per boat – boats supplied. Registration is at: Capitolabeachfestival.com n
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