COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Announcements

Soquel High Senior Events

May 12, 7-10 p.m.: Senior Prom, Roaring Camp, Felton May 19, 6-9 p.m.: Multicultural graduation, football field, 401 Old San Jose Road, Soquel May 20, 4-7 p.m.: Spring concert & taco feed, multipurpose room and first quad

May 23, 6-7:30 p.m.: Senior Award Night, multipurpose room

May 23-25: Finals

May 26, 10-11 a.m.: Graduation

SAVE OUR SHORES SEEKS $30,000

Save Our Shores, which celebrates its 45th anniversary this year, has been working hard on the long-term goal of increasing access to our beaches and responding to this winter’s devastating storms.

Work to increase access to our beaches and coastal areas in underserved communities has been a longterm strategic goal, funded in part by a state grant and by donations.

Response to the winter storms was funded through individual donations.

To backfill the winter storm work, Save Our Shoes is seeking $30,000 by the end of May.

See https://saveourshores.org/donate-to-save-our-shores/

Seacliff Inn Happenings

Seacliff Inn, 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos, announces monthly and weekly happenings for locals and visitors:

Wine30: Third Thursday art walk, sip & stroll with pour-off from a featured winery, 30% off 30 wines and pairings with menu items.

Tacos and Tequila: 6-10 p.m. Mondays, chef’s choice taco specials, $2 off tequilas, Margarita & Paloma specials;

Burgers and Beer: 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays, chef’s choice burger specials, discounted select beers, monthly off-menu local beer.

Sunday Supper Club: 6-10 p.m. with 10% discount on food for teachers, students & seniors

Neighborhood Night: Happy Hour 3-10 p.m. with live music 6-9 p.m.

Redwood Mountain Faire At Roaring Camp

Saturday June 3 and 4, Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton

This is a weekend-long, family-friendly music festival with 20+ bands on three stages, local beer/ wine/cider, local artists, locally made food and a kids zone.

It all takes place in an open field surrounded by redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Gates open at 10:30 am. Music, 11 am-8 pm.

This is a benefit for local nonprofits. Buy tickets at the gate, $30 per day for adults. Kids 12 and under free. $20 parking: cash only or pre-purchase online. Green event: Bring a RMF glass or purchase onsite More details at www.redwoodmountainfaire.com

Open For Winetasting

Regan Vineyards Winery, 1610 Green Valley Road, Corralitos, will open for winetasting for the third season, Sundays only, starting May 7. The tasting season runs into early November.

This tasting experience offers three Regan estate wines, 2021 Regan Chardonnay, 2021 Regan Pinot Noir and 2020 Regan Merlot plus views of the Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains. The 2020 Regan Pinot Noir received 94 points from the Wine Enthusiast.

The tasting fee of $25 per person includes a small snack and a personal vineyard tour.

For a reservation, go to reganwinery.com.

COUNTY FAIR BOARD MEETINGS

1:30 p.m., Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville

Here are the dates of the remaining County Fair Board meeting dates in 2023. Each meeting takes place on a Tuesday:

May 23, June 27, July 25, Aug. 22, Oct. 24, and Dec.

5, all at the fairgrounds. Meetings also take place on Zoom. For agendas, see santacruzcountyfair.com.

Ongoing Events

Mondays BRIDGE CLUB

10 a.m.-Noon, Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Wharf Road

The Capitola Branch Library will host Bridge Club sessions on Mondays (except holidays).

Everyone is welcomed from beginners to social players. Make new friends and sharpen your mind. Bridge Club is a partnership between Santa Cruz County Parks and Santa Cruz Public Libraries. Register at scparks.com or in-person the day of the event.

Wednesdays

APTOS TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS

Noon, Shorelife Community Church, 875 Monterey Ave., Capitola

Aptos Toastmasters Group meets every Wednesday at noon at Shorelife Community Church.

SO MUCH RAIN, SO MANY BLOOMS

Have you noticed how abundantly flowers are blooming this year?

Such beautiful colors brightening the landscape. Email a photo of your best spring bloom — at least 1 MB — to info@cyber-times.com with the name of the plant and we’ll share some with our readers in the next issue.

Toastmasters welcomes people who want to learn how to become a better communicator, better negotiator, and a better leader. Online access at www.Meetup.com/toastmasters-in-aptos/ events/288974889

First and Third Fridays thru May 19

CABRILLO NAME CHANGE TASK FORCE

Noon-1:30 p.m., Online Meetings

The Cabrillo College Name Selection Task Force will meet four times during the spring semester via zoom: April 21, May 5, and 19.

These virtual Task Force meetings are not open to the public.

Task Force members are trustees Adam Spickler and Christina Cuevas, student representative Krystal Buenrostro, and president Matt Wetstein. To communicate with them, see https://www. cabrillo.edu/governing-board/name-explorationsubcommittee/

The college aims to resolve the name issue this year.

Fourth Fridays

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS

5-8 p.m., Skypark, 361 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley

The region’s favorite Friday returns April 28 to Skypark with Food Trucks A Go Go’s Food Truck Friday season opener.

Back for its eighth season, Food Truck Friday will have more food trucks and more surprises! More dinner options. Food vendors scheduled: Scrumptious Fish & Chips, Kuki’s Bowls, Pana, Saucey’z, Taquizas Gabriel, Cracked Cookies, Living Swell Kombucha, Aunt LaLi’s. Local faves The Essentials Band will provide music.

The Beer & Wine Garden is hosted by Scotts Valley Educational Foundation with proceeds supporting Scotts Valley’s four schools. Local author Tricia Montalvo Timm will sign her new book, Embrace the Power of You!

The Scotts Valley Ping Pong Club will be set up for play & fun!

Free admission; free and easy parking. Plenty of open space for families to spread out & plenty of picnic tables. Bring a blanket & lawn chairs — friendly pups on leashes are welcome!

Second Saturdays of the month

GREY BEARS THRIFT STORE 50%-OFF SALE

9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., 2710 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz

Upcoming dates: May 13 and June 10

Saturdays & Sundays

ECOLOGICAL RESERVE TOURS AT ELKHORN SLOUGH

Tours start: 10 and 11 a.m., Sat. and Sun.,1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville

Volunteers lead walks highlighting the natural history of the Elkhorn Slough. Group size is limited to one household or up to five people, and individuals must sign up on a first-come, firstserved basis.

Groups of six or more should call ahead at (831) 728-2822 or visit https://www.elkhornslough.org/ group-reservation/ to reserve a tour. For more info, visit www.elkhornslough.org/esnerr/tours/

Second Sundays of the Month

SANTA CRUZ ANTIQUE STREET FAIRE

9 a.m.-5 p.m., Pacific Ave., Lincoln St. and Cedar St. More than 40 vendors participate in this monthly outdoor fair.

Weather updates are posted on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/santacruzantiquefaire

Dated Events

Monday May 1

RECREATIONAL HALIBUT SEASON OPENS

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announces the opening of the 2023 recreational Pacific halibut fishery, and remain open every day until Nov. 15 or until the quota is reached, whichever is earlier.

The 2023 Pacific halibut quota for the California subarea is 39,540 pounds – approximately the same as the 2022 quota.

CDFW’s recommended season dates were informed by a scoping process that included an online angler survey conducted earlier this year.

The open dates are not guaranteed days, and the season could be closed early if it is determined that projected catches will exceed the California quota. Anglers can check for updated information on season dates, bag/possession limits and gear restrictions at https://wildlife.ca.gov/News/recreational-pacific-halibutfishery-set-to-open-may-1#gsc.tab=0

Tuesday May 2

PET FIRST AID

6:30-7:30 p.m., Online seminar

When mishaps occur and your pet is sick or injured, do you know how to assess the situation, provide immediate care, and take action to help stabilize your pet until veterinary care is possible?

On May 2, listen to Dr. Lissa Richardson, DVM, DACVS of SAGE Veterinary Centers, discuss this very important topic.

Register at https://www.birchbarkfoundation.org/birchbarkevents/2023/5/2/pet-first-aid.

FLAMENCO BOBBY https://www.reverbnation.com/flamencobobby

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Tortilla Flats, 4616 Soquel Drive, Soquel. Tortilla Flat’s restaurant will host Flamenco Bobby, who has been sharing the lively sounds of Flamenco music since 1974.

Saturday May 6

ABOUT PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP

Noon-4 p.m., Curated by the Sea Art Gallery, 703 Front St., Santa Cruz

Curated by the Sea Art Gallery hosts an exhibition called “About Printmaking” through May 27. As part of the message of the exhibit, the gallery will host a free Print Day Workshop.

The exhibition showcases the work of 12 world-class printmakers from around the country. Artists Jane Gregorius and Robynn Smith aided with the curation and hanging of the show and will coordinate the workshops.

Melissa Kreisa, owner of the Curated by the Sea, said the printmakers were chosen for their talent and connection to the area and represent a variety of printmaking techniques. All are masters: Jody Alexander, Liz Chalfin, Juan Fuentes, Jane Gregorius, Erin Goodwin-Guerrero, Karen Kunc, Robin McCloskey , Luz Marina Ruiz, Princess www.tpgonlinedaily.com

Rashid, Robynn Smith, Francesco Siqueiros, Dan Welden.

The exhibition is inspired by Print Day in May, the annual global celebration of printmaking founded in 2007 by a small group of faculty and students at Monterey Peninsula College, which has grown tens of thousands of printmakers in nearly 100 countries, on all seven continents.

Jane Gregorius with experimental printmaker Lu Lee will conduct a workshop in the technique of Trace Monotype. Attendees can participate at no cost with all materials provided, and take home a beautiful work of art.

Prints are photographed and sent to Print Day in May headquarters to be recorded as part of the 16-year-old event.

Jane Gregorius writes, “It’s so exciting to be joining with thousands of printmakers throughout the world as they make prints from elaborate lithographs and etchings to maybe a humble handprint on a wall.”

Sunday May 7

CENTRAL COAST BASKETBALL ALL-STARS

Noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Scotts Valley High, 555 Glenwood Drive.

Scotts Valley High will host the Reggie Stephens Foundation’s 10th annual Central Coast All-Star Basketball Games, showcasing top basketball talent in middle school and high school.

Santa Cruz County players are on the North teams. Monterey County players make up the South teams.

Eighth grade boys play at noon, senior girls at 2 p.m., senior boys at 4 p.m.

North senior boys, coached by Robert Shipstead and Lawan Milhouse:

Two-time SCCAL MVP Aden Cury and Jackson Douvia (Santa Cruz), Tristan Roure (Scotts Valley), Karlos Corpus (Watsonville), Tosh Woods (Aptos), Matthew Silos (Pajaro Valley), Skyler Thayer (SLV) and Marton Safranka, Lazar Cankovic and Luka Kokochasvili (all of Oakwood), North senior girls, coached by Todd Trowbridge, Kenedi Walters and Zach Cook: SCCAL MVP Claire Thompson (Santa Cruz) and her teammates Mackenzie Gomes and Madison Yazalina, Lucy Lilenthal-Wynn, Mia Sizemore and Bella Reynolds (SLV), Meaghan Diaz, Gianna Winterhalder, and Lily Thayer (Soquel), and Xitlali Montesino (Watsonville).

North eighth-graders, coached by Nate Swearengin and Stan White II: Matteo Vidal and Cole Christensen (Monte Vista Christian), Cade Bogle (Aptos), Malik Wooden and Devon Williams (Branciforte), Chase Petersen (San Lorenzo Valley), Caelen Harris and Kaden Miritz (Mission Hill), Braydon Scoma (Baymonte Christian), and Levi Race (Salesian). A three-point shooting competition will take place during halftime and awards will be presented after each game.

Thursday May 11

DOWN TO EARTH WOMEN LUNCHEON

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Driscoll’s Rancho Corralitos, 242 Corralitos Road

The 15th Annual Down to Earth Women (DEW) Luncheon will take place at Driscoll’s Rancho Corralitos.

This event is for women who are involved in, or support local agriculture. The luncheon raises funds for Agri-Culture’s Focus Agriculture program, the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship and Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau educational programs. Part of this year’s proceeds will go to farmworker flood relief.

Lunafest Benefit For Womencare

Wednesday May 17

7 p.m. (5:30 - 7 p.m. preshow reception), Del Mar Theater, 1124 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz Friends of WomenCARE announce the live showing of the 22nd Annual LunaFest Film Festival. A preshow reception features wines from Hallcrest and Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyards. The virtual showing will be available May 17-20.

This year, LunaFest features seven short films with a total running time of 95 minutes suitable for ages 13 and up. The event again supports the nonprofit WomenCARE, a safe haven where women with any type of cancer find mutual support, shared experiences, and open hearts.

For tickets, visit https://www.lunafest.org/screenings/hybrid-friends-of-womencare-santa-cruzca-051723

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Reclaim Your Water: Natasha Smith by Faith E Briggs — As a member of the Ebony Beach Club, Natasha Smith surfs, skates, and makes her own waves.

Miss Chelove: From Java to the Streets of D.C. by Sara T. Gama — As she paints a mural, artist Cita Sadeli aka Miss Chelove opens up about her life, her cultural heritage, and how she fell in love with graffiti in the 1980s.

Pete by Bret Parker & Pete Barma — The true story of Pete Barma explores gender identity, Little League Baseball, the people who inspire change by being themselves, and the superheroes who champion that change.

This is Beth by Jen Randall — As celebrated rock climber Beth Rodden grapples with her body image, she rediscovers the love of her sport...and herself.

More Than I Want to Remember by Amy Bench — After her southeastern Congo village is bombed, 14-year-old Mugeni sets out on a solo journey across the globe, determined to reunite with her lost loved ones and lift up the Banyamulenge people.

Syed Family Xmas Eve Game Night by Fawzia Mirza & Kausar Mohammed — All cards are on the table when Noor, a queer Pakistani Muslim woman, brings her Puerto Rican girlfriend, Luz, home for the first time on the family’s annual game night.

Swimming Through by Samantha Sanders — Amid a brutal Chicago winter and the global pandemic, the friendship of Deirdre, Helen, and Jennefer grows as they commit to a daily sunrise plunge together in Lake Michigan.

Emily Bonder, owner, Santa Cruz Bee Company, will speak on “Bees: Essential Pollinators for a Healthy Planet.” Emcee will be Krista Snelling, president/CEO, Santa Cruz County Bank.

The ticket price is $150. To make a reservation, become a sponsor, or make a donation to the event, call (831) 722-6622 or email: agri-culture@sbcglobal.net or look on www.eventbrite.com through the charming shops and boutiques in Capitola Village.

This fun event is hosted by the Capitola Village and Wharf Business Improvement Association.

To buy tickets and learn more, visit https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/capitola-village-sip-strolltickets-619542898487.

Pre-registration is $45 and includes:

• Capitola Village Sip & Stroll commemorative glass

• 12 two-ounce pour tickets to be used as you shop

• A map to locate which Village shops are hosting Visit https://capitolavillage.com/event/capitola-sip-and-stroll/ for full details and regulations.

Queer Youth Leadership Awards

5:30 - 8:30 p.m., New Brighton Middle School Performing Arts Center, 250 Wash-burn Avenue, Capitola

Tickets: $25-$125 (sliding scale). Information: QYLA.org or 831.427.4004

Saturday May 20

VETS’ BOWLATHON

1 p.m., Boardwalk Bowl, 115 Cliff St., Santa Cruz Vets4Vets announces the Pat Pratt and Dennis Taku Memorial Tournament bowlathon at Boardwalk Bowl. Cost is a $15 donation to Vets4Vets.

Vets4Vets is a Santa Cruz nonprofit that is made up of local veterans and friends committed to assisting our brothers and sisters in need.

To RSVP, email Vets4Vets@Vets4VetsSantaCruz.org www.vets4vetssantacruz.org

FISHING GEAR SWAP MEET

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Aptos Grange, 2555 Mar Vista Drive

The Santa Cruz Fly Fishing Club will have its annual swap meet, rain or shine, at the Aptos Grange parking lot. Buy, sell, trade all things fishing and outdoor activities.

Open to the public, free admission. Vendor spaces free to club members, $10 fee to nonmembers. For info, call or text Jeff at 831-234-0033.

SKATETOLA CONTEST

11 a.m.-4 p.m., McGregor Park, Capitola

The City of Capitola hosts the 3rd Annual Skatetola Skateboard Contest at McGregor Park. It’s free to enter and all contestants will receive a raffle ticket for prize giveaways!

This is a fun, family-friendly event to bridge the gap between law enforcement, youth, and our greater community. The event includes safety-gear fittings, food, and raffle prizes.

Thursday May 25

LAUNCHPAD JOB FAIR

6-8 p.m., Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Works’ annual job fair and student business plan pitch competition event, Santa Cruz Launchpad, is back for its 6th year in a row!

The student business plan pitch competition with $50,000 in prizes is by invitation only, and the job fair open to the public.

Santa Cruz Launchpad 2023 will take place at the Cocoanut Grove.

Local companies will offer hundreds of jobs ranging from internships to entry-level and seasoned professionals.

Bring your resume, learn about a variety of companies, and their job opportunities. Free parking with ticket validation. To register your company to participate, see https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-cruz-launchpad-2023tickets-616154222867

Saturday June 10

Sunday June 11

CAPITOLA ROD & CUSTOM CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Parade begins Saturday Morning, 8:30 a.m. at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

The 16th Annual Capitola Rod and Custom Classic Car Show is hosted by the Capitola Public Safety & Community Service Foundation.

Saturday May 13

CAPITOLA SIP & STROLL

Noon-5 p.m., check in at 11 a.m., Capitola Community Room, City Hall, 420 Capitola Ave. Enjoy sipping local wines and beers while strolling

The Queer Youth Task Force is proud to announce the 26th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards will take place on at New Brighton Middle School Performing Arts Center in Capitola .

A Community Resource Fair will take place at 5:30 p.m. followed by a catered buffer dinner at 6 p.m. and the award ceremony at 7 p.m.

Watch these classic beauties cruise the coastline Saturday morning from the Boardwalk to Capitola.

Enjoy a weekend filled with awesome cars, great music, charming shops, restaurants for every taste, and family fun at the beach.

Info: www.capitolafoundation.com/car-show or email info@ capitolafoundation.com n