Santa Cruz County Holiday Gift Guide 2018

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Think Local First for Your Holidays

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Santa Cruz Ballet Annual Nutcracker

20 Pets Like Holidays Too! 22 2018 Agape Nutcracker 24 Second Harvest Food Bank 26 Holiday Event Calendar 28 Santa Cruz County Charitable Organizations 38 Holiday Family Fun 40 Traditional Holiday Dishes 42 Olive Health

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Find t he Best Gif ts at Local, Independent ly Owned Businesses Happy Holidays! Every year, we wonder what to buy for our friends and family — and where to buy it. One thing to consider is creating a special connection with your loved ones by gifting something you can’t get online or in generic chain stores. When you shop the locally owned businesses that are members of Think Local First County of Santa Cruz, you support the businesses that are the core of our local economy. In turn, a healthy economy supports you, your family, friends, and community.

The owners and employees of our local businesses are your neighbors and they are devoted to our local economy thriving — they are the glue that holds us together through thick and thin. They fund and work with local service organizations helping those in need as well as supporting the arts and athletic activities of our youth. So, when you give gifts purchased from locally owned businesses, you are really giving the gift of community.

When you spend at locally owned businesses, much of that

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money stays within our community. Why is that important?

Because one of many things we treasure about living here is that Santa Cruz County is colorful, diverse, and unique.

We consider that the norm. For numerous other small communities, the norm has become box stores that replaced family-owned businesses, boarded up storefronts and giant parking lots surrounding a mega-store.

Make your shopping season and gifts truly special by making your purchases at shops that carry the Think Local First logo. Visit these shops’ websites and Facebook pages to learn about their latest sales and buy your gifts.

As you do your holiday shopping — December is Shop Local Month in Santa Cruz County — help ensure our county will retain its special quality of community involvement and support for those who live, work, and go to school here.

Think Local First (TLF) formed in 2007 around its mission to promote and sustain economic vitality while preserving the unique character of Santa Cruz County.

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Santa Cruz Ballet

Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre’s annual “The Nutcracker” features live orchestra at the Civic Auditorium This December, Maestro Pamela Martin will stand in the Civic Auditorium and raise her baton in front of 52 professional musicians. The combined skill of the conductor and the Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre Orchestra will bring Tchaikovsky’s beloved The Nutcracker score to life, in classic holiday celebration. Santa Cruz audiences are lucky to have such a high-quality local Nutcracker, one of very few pre-professional versions with live orchestra in the country. SCBT’s The Nutcracker boasts talented pre-professional dancers, outstanding lighting and stage design, world-class guest stars, vibrant costumes, and graceful choreography which brings the time-honored tale to life. Together, these attributes support the collaboration of live musicians.

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Pamela Martin serves as Music Director of Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre and has conducted its orchestra since 2012. Since s h e was a child, she loved music and dance equally, always amazed at how the dancing made the music visible.

Maestro Martin appreciates Robert Kelley’s choreography for The Nutcracker, stating that it is the most musically pure production she has conducted. Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker features guest stars in every performance.

SCBT alumna Melody Mennite, a principal dancer with Houston Ballet, will perform the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy, partnered by fellow Houston Ballet principal Chun Wai Chan. Maestro Martin says Melody is one of the most musical Sugar Plum Fairies she has ever worked with, stating, “For a conductor, the more musical a dancer is, the more natural the whole process is.”

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Maestro Martin sites the Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre production as a standout. “We are presenting The Nutcracker as it was originally intended: the excitement of a live musical performance combined with the excitement of the dancing. The dancers and the orchestra are literally responding to each other, making a very different kind of experience for the audience.

For anyone who has not had the opportunity to see The Nutcracker with live orchestra, it’s a whole new world!”

Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium December 21, 22 and 23. Tickets are available online at SantaCruzTickets.com or through scbt.org or at the Civic Box Office (831) 420-5260. Tickets are $16-65. Sweet Treats meet and greet event before the matinee performances.

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Always complimentary gift wrap Hours: Monday thru Saturday 9-7 Sunday 9-5:30

Will you help make sure no one in Santa Cruz County goes hungry this holiday season?

Every $1 = 4 healthy meals online gift: www.thefoodbank.org mail your gift: 800 Ohlone Parkway, Watsonville, CA 95076 Holiday Food & Fund Drive Sponsors

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MARK AREIAS JEWELERS (831) 688-2799 (Aptos Center) (831) 624-5621 (Carmel by the Sea) www.areiasjewelers.com

Mark Areias Jewelers customers know that we offer extraordinary customer service, unique custom designs, and on-site hand fabrication. We have wonderfully talented goldsmiths who will translate your visions into reality. Every customer, even the ones that are “just looking,” are valued and welcomed. In addition to our bridal department, we have antique and estate jewelry, precious colored stones, and on-site watch and jewelry repairs and cleaning.

BLUE MOON APTOS Clothing Co. 7558 Soquel Drive Aptos (831) 662-0914 bluemoonaptos@gmail.com Here at Blue Moon Aptos personal service is our focus. We carry many Made in USA brands along with fair trade items, unique handmade jewelry, a large selection of sweaters, casual jackets, scarves, beautiful handbags, and so much more.

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745 41st Ave. Santa Cruz (831) 345-7352 • www.hipandchick.com Hip & Chick Organiks, located in Pleasure Point is a small, cozy shop that offers a carefully curated collection of bath and body products, candles & gifts. Experience our own handcrafted on-site collection of candles & body products as well as goods made by artisans from throughout california.

Coffee & Cream Collection- Our favorite trio made with fresh coffee designed to boost your mood & circulation • Sweet Cream Body Wash $18 • Cinnamon + Coffee Body Scrub $26 • Coffee + Cream Soy Candle $28 Open 7 days a week 10am-5pm Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day

MINI MINT

3912 Portola Dr. Suite 1, Santa Cruz (831) 600-8587 hello@minimintstudio.com Website: minimintstudio.com Holiday Hours: Tues-Sat 10-6, Sundays 11-5

At Mini Mint we believe in supporting people and our planet. We believe that baby and children’s products can and should be beautiful. We believe in helping our minis and mamas to be the best they can be. We believe in community and friendships. We believe in nontoxic, sustainable living. We believe in wonder and the power of play. Join us this holiday season as we celebrate locally crafted goods! The Pleasure Point Countdown to Christmas event is on Saturday, December 1st 11-5pm. Mini Mint will be hosting Santa!

Free- take your own photos. Plus shop locally made artisan items, always free gift wrapping!

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HOLIDAY EVENT IN

Sip & Stroll December 8, 12pm - 4pm

Come spend your afternoon at Redwood Village in Aptos! Visit our many craft and food booths and get to know the shops in our hidden gem “Redwood Village”.

Aptos A Few Of Our Featured Crafters Are: Driftwood Aptos Fassio Designs Smith’s Bee Farm Akaha Alchemy Tribal Art Maggie’s Coffee Bag Creations

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Enjoy meeting Santa, sip hot cider or, get a souvenir wine glass and one wine ticket to enjoy tasting a variety of wines for $10. All proceeds go to the Aptos Adopt A Family Program. Still thirsty? Wine tickets are on sale all day!

Come meet and greet with your neighbors and friends and share the holiday season!

Come Visit The Busy Squirrel Boutique in the Redwood Village his unique New Gift Boutique is created just in time for the holidays.

Boutique will be open Tuesday - Saturday 9099 Soquel Drive, Cottage 4 “The little Log Cottage” Aptos CA 95003

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SANTA CRUZ | 1301 Pacific Ave. (831) 460.9696 CAPITOLA MALL | Across from Food Court (831) 477.1932 CAPITOLA VILLAGE | 214 Capitola Ave. (831) 462.9696 SACRAMENTO (Old Town) (916) 443.2801 SAN LUIS OBISPO (805) 784.0462 ROSEVILLE GALLERIA (916) 771-2420 www.supersilversantacruz.com Super Silver has a wide variety of chains to choose from, ranging from 14” to 36” (and everything in between!) Come in and try on some of our gorgeous Thick Italian Chains and Handmade Bali Necklaces! No matter what you’re looking for, you will find it at Super Silver! We have a huge assortment of chain, basic styles such as Box, Snake, and Figaro. Eye-catching Curb/Cuban, Marina, Rope and SO MUCH MORE! Need an inexpensive chain for everyday? - Sure thing! Looking for a unique chain, one all your friends will admire?

- We got that too! Multiple chains for that layered look? - No problem! We even have Chains for infants and children! Ask about our Amber Teething Necklaces! So stop by Super Silver, your one stop shop for all things Sterling Silver! Whether its plain & simple, or unique & breathtaking, Super Silver has something for everyone!

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Storm Blade Surfboards Our most popular surfboards come in sizes from 5’10 to 10’0

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For over 25 years, Play It Again Sports has been your one-stop shop for the best sporting goods in town! We have the largest selection of both New and Used sporting goods in Northern California. We carry a huge selection of everything sports and fitness related; including wetsuits, surfboards, snowboards and skis, winter wear, exercise equipment, weights, kettlebells, treadmills, stationary bikes, golf equipment, baseball and softball bats, gloves, uniforms, and much more.... We are the store for everyone. Great deals from beginner gear to professional, high-end equipment for the serious enthusiast. Don’t forget to create your own discount by trading in your gently used sports and fitness gear!”

CORRALITOS FEED & PET SUPPLIES 2895 B Freedom Blvd. | Corralitos, CA (831) 722-7884 (Country Store) 1486 Freedom Blvd. | Watsonville, CA (831) 728-2244 (City Store) www.corralitosfeed.com • follow us on facebook

Corralitos Feed has everything you need for all your critters! We specialize in pet and livestock nutrition offering a wide variety of quality pet foods and supplies. With our country store carrying pet supplies and large animal feed and supplies, and our City Store with pet supplies, live birds, reptiles, fish, small animals and everything you need for their health and well being. Visit the stores to check out our great selection of items for all your critters. Happy Holidays from the Corralitos Feed and Pet Supplies Family!

LENZ ARTS 142 River St. Santa Cruz (831) 423-1935 www.lenzarts.com

Easel Oil Paint Set. 49.97 Regularly 89.95. Kit Contains Table easel, brushes, palette, oil paints, canvas panel Serving you for over 47 years, Lenz Arts offers the largest selection of fine art supplies and the oldest custom frame shop on the Central Coast. Described as “one of the last real art stores on the West Coast,” people drive for hours to take advantage of our selection of materials.

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TRUE OLIVE CONNECTION SANTA CRUZ | 106 Lincoln St. (831) 458.6457 APTOS | 7960 Soquel Dr. (831) 612.6932 www.truoliveconnection.com

Combining sweet honey from the Hudson Valley with a spicy mix of chile peppers, Bees Knees Spicy Honey is great on anything from a hot slice of pizza to a warm buttered biscuit to a cold bowl of ice cream. Try it on a cheese plate and you will be wowed! Bees Knees Meyer Lemon Honey is another great product that can be used on anything from a fresh baked scone to a bowl of berries to a plate of fried chicken. Makes an awesome hot toddy!

APTOS VILLAGE SQUARE 7960 Soquel Drive, Aptos

Aptos Village Square is host to a number of Aptos’ favorite businesses – all of them family owned – including two restaurants, a school of dance, fitness studios, athletic supplies, an art supplies store, a martial arts school, hair salon, water store, gourmet olive oil, and a world-wide shipping service.

ZINNIA’S GIFT BOUTIQUE 219C Mount Hermon Road, Scotts Valley (831) 430-9466 Store Hours: Mon-Sat 9-7 | Sun 9-5:30 www.zinniasgiftboutique.com

Vivian Velvet Blazer By Johnny Was

This dark silk velvet blazer goes with anything and everything. The long length makes it fashionable and will keep you warm and comfortable. The long sleeves mean that every inch of you will stay warm. The eccentric yet simplistic buttons make this blazer more complete. Wear over a black dress and flats for a lovely, sophisticated look that you will enjoy all year round.

ART INSPIRED

409-A Capitola Ave., Capitola (831) 316-5338 info@artinspiredofcapitola.com www.artinspiredofcapitola.com Wednesday - Sunday 11am - 6pm. Closed Mon. & Tues.

Find something unique this holiday season! Visit Art Inspired and shop our collection of art, apparel, ceramics, home & gift items, and our favorite thing, jewelry! Art Inspired features items made from creative, innovative artists, and makers of Santa Cruz and greater California. We are happy to help you find that special gift, and as always offer free gift wrapping and a great shopping experience in a laid back, and fun enviroment. Located in the charming setting of Capitola Village, with free parking now-Christmas. We hope to see you soon, happy holidays!

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FOOD & DRINK Deer Park Wine & Spirits Deluxe Foods Panda Inn Mangiamo Pizza & Wine Bar Red Apple Cafe PERSONAL SERVICES Agape Dance Academy Aptos Academic Trainers Body in Motion Brian Del Core, DDS CVS Pharmacy Del Mar Cleaners Eye Shapes Opticians Highlights for Hair J-Bella Nails Klub Nico Laser Hair Solutions Royal Paw Spa Santa Cruz Dance Supply BUSINESS SERVICES Anderson & Company -HOA Management Employnet Galapagos Travel PDM International SAR Asset Mgmt. Inc. Scurich Insurance Stearns Lending Wavestaff, Inc BANKS Bank of America US Bank

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BAY PHOTO

920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley (800) 435-6686 www.bayphoto.com Our gift tags are a fun way to personalize your gifts with a photo. Photo magnets are a special gift that friends and family will want to display on their refrigerator or filing cabinet all year long! All products can be personalized with your own text and graphics, or you can use one of our readymade templates.

MOUNTAIN FEED AND FARM SUPPLY 9550 Highway 9 Ben Lomond (831) 336-8876 www.mountainfeed.com

Aside from livestock and pet feed, beekeeping supplies, garden supplies, and much more, Mountain Feed and Farm Supply also carries hundreds of wonderful and unique gifts for any occasion. We have jewelry, watches, handbags and purses, handmade local soaps and lotions, cards, gifts for the baby, and so much more. It’s one part of our store that you really have to see to believe! We offer gift certificates and gift wrapping. We also stock a variety of Mountain Feed merchandise for the whole family!

CAPITOLA VILLAGE AND WHARF www.instagram.com/capitolavillage/ www.facebook.com/capitolavillage/ www.capitolavillage.com

Capitola Village is a magical place to enjoy the holiday season. Experience unique shopping at galleries and boutiques, fine dining with ocean views and live entertainment and nightlife just steps from the beach in this quaint, beautiful town. Enjoy free parking in Capitola Village from Thanksgiving to Christmas so you can park and shop with ease. Plus, don’t miss out on our holiday events taking place throughout the season! The Capitola Village Business Improvement Association wishes all of you a very Merry Holiday Season.

BUSY SQUIRREL BOUTIQUE 9909 Soquel Drive, Cottage 4, Aptos (831) 251-2518

Busy Squirrel is a boutique nestled inside Redwood Village in Aptos that carries unique gifts from jewelry and accessories to pillows and scarves. Come check out our beautiful products crafted by local artisans and our large selection of candles and more!

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PETS LIKE THE HOLIDAYS TOO! It’s an exciting time of year.

Everyone is busy getting ready to celebrate. Sometimes in all the hustle and bustle your pets get forgotten about, except for feeding times.

Their walks become more infrequent or not at all and they don’t get as many hugs as they want. Pets like holidays too! Here are some ideas on including your pets in your holiday festivities.

Get your pet his or her own stocking and hang it on the mantel with the rest of the family. Fill it with presents, maybe a new collar and/or leash and of course, plenty of treats! At gift giving time, put it on the floor and let your pet dig in. They will love their new presents!

A really cute gift for family members that includes your pets is to take a picture of your pet and order notepads or keychains to put in stockings. Most pet or feed stores carry

a kit for paw prints but if you cannot find one you can also make a simple salt and flour dough, press your pet’s paw into it and let dry. Paint it, date it, and you have a cute keepsake to remember your pet forever. If you personalize your Christmas cards this year with a photograph, make sure Fido or Snowball is included.

They are part of the family!

Have you ever tried making from-scratch treats for your furry companion? There are plenty of recipes out there, from the basic to the fancy. Make it extra fun by picking up a cookie cutter the shape of a biscuit for your pup and one the shape of a fish for your cat. But even if you simply roll them into little nibbles, they’ll be happy to try them fresh out of the oven!

Consider donating to a local charity or shelter in your area as a gift from your pet – or, better yet, offer to volunteer. There are many, many animals in need of care who appreciate the good care they get at a shelter that depends on donations.

Going caroling? Take your dog with you. He or she will love being in a crowd and getting all those pets and hugs! One bit of advice—when walking up to houses hold back a bit until you know for sure the resident welcomes animals.

The best thing about the holidays is spending time with loved ones. As you celebrate the season, don’t forget to sneak in some quiet time with your furry family member. Because, really, that’s what the holidays are all about.

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Lastly, don’t forget a few safety tips: If you have a cat, secure your Christmas tree. There is always that one cat who is going to try to climb up the tree, only to have it come crashing down. If you have a dog, remember to keep all the holiday baked goods and snacks in the kitchen stashed away.

Spending time with your pets during the holidays should not include an emergency trip to the vet!

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Agape Dance Academy is pleased to announce the 2018 NUTCRACKER Suite ballet performing for the first time at The Cabrillo Crocker Theater, December 22nd and 23rd. This beautiful timetreasured ballet benefits Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Services with a portion of ticket sales. Agape Dance Academy’s NUTCRACKER is in it’s 7th year in Santa Cruz County. Director, Melanie Useldinger has brought the dream-come-true for the community, her students and performers by securing the Cabrillo Crocker Theater with it’s amazing, professional stage, ample parking and modern technical equipment. Agape Dance shares with the midcounty community this amazing production featuring guest Party Scene performers such as Supervisors, John Leopold and Zach Friend. As well as a guest appearance by Twin Lakes Church Pastor, Rene Schlaepfer and APTOS TIMES publisher Patrice Edwards. Agape Dance Academy has been the premier ballet studio in Aptos, Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz for the past 7 years, bringing their dancers into college dance programs throughout the country. They also won the 1st Place award in this summer’s APTOS PARADE performing Nutcracker in Summer. The director, Melanie Useldinger, (former San Francisco Ballet dancer), has always had this great vision to include the intire community of Santa Cruz County in the annual Nutcracker. Local choirs are to perform in the forier’ at The Cabrillo Crocker 22 - 2018 Holiday Gift Guide

Theater with holiday appropriate treats and concessions to make for a memorable, lasting family tradition as the Agape Dance Academy plans to continue performing anually at The Cabrillo Crocker Theater. Agape Dance Academy has a special show for the Petite Students, ages 3-7 on Saturday, December 22nd at 10:00 & 12:00, where the young dancers perform an adorable showcase of the miniature Nutcracker with the assistance of their ballet class teachers and The Agape Company Dancers. There are two other Nutcracker performances in December, the week before at Crocker Theater and downtown. Be sure to get your tickets to this beautiful performance and benefit your community and Jacob’s Heart! For more info contact Stacey Ely, Agape Dance Academy Outreach 831-684-0537

CABRILLO CROCKER THEATER SHOW TIMES Saturday, December 22nd at 2:00 and 7:00 Sunday, December 23rd at 1:30 and 4:00 Tickets $22.- $35.

TICKETS on SALE now at: AGAPEDANCE.com or Cabrillo Box office 831-479-6154

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WITH YOUR DONATION econd Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County is entering it’s most intense two months of the year, in which it encourages and empowers the community to organize the dozens of local food and fund drives throughout the county which together are the Holiday Food & Fund Drive. County business, civic, and community leaders and activists will come together to raise food and funds for this campaign.

The drive is Second Harvest’s biggest of the year, and 100% of the food and funds it raises supports food donations to its network of 200 pantries, soup kitchens, recovery centers, assisted living homes, and food and nutrition programs throughout the county.

This year the goal for the drive is 4.8 million meals, an ambitious target that the drive’s co-chairs—Martina O’Sullivan, engaged citizen and John Laird, California Secretary for Natural Resources—intend to meet.

Though the economy is on an upswing, expensive housing continues to strain people’s budgets. So high numbers of local individuals and families still rely on help from The Food Bank.

The holidays are a great time for those of us who are a little more fortunate to come together and help those around us who are most in need.

O’Sullivan said, “As Co-Chairs of the Second Harvest Food Bank Holiday Food & Fund Drive, John Laird and I are thrilled to be a part of this necessary community effort which will ensure 4,800,000 meals will be provided for children, families, and individuals who struggle to keep themselves fed with healthy food in our very own community. Thanks to each and every one of you who participates, rest assured you will be changing the lives of thousands of our Santa Cruz residents.”

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For the fifth straight year, Dignity Health--Dominican Hospital and Dignity Health Medical Group--Dominican are Presenting Sponsors of the Holiday Food & Fund Drive.

Information for participating in the Annual Holiday Food & Fund Drive can be accessed at thefoodbank.org/hero.

About Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County Founded in 1972, Second Harvest Food Bank was the first food bank in California and the second in the nation. Its mission is to end hunger and malnutrition by educating and involving the community. Its network of 200 local agencies and programs feeds 55,000 people in Santa Cruz County every month. For every dollar donated, it provides four healthy meals. “Be a Hunger Hero. Let’s Fight Hunger Together.” www.thefoodbank.org

Shop & Dine

CAPITOLA VILLAGE Capitola Village Holiday Join us for all the festivities!

SURFING SANTA EE NOV. & THE VILLAGEMTRONY RE CE G 24TH LIGHTIN THERE WILL BE STROLLING MUSICIANS AND BANDS every Saturday from Nov. 24 through Dec. 22

WINDOW DECORATING CONTEST

from Dec. 1 - Dec. 15

FREE HOLIDAY PARKING IN THE VILLAGE 11/22 - 12/25

Follow Capitola Village on for more info www.capitolavillage.com

Surfin’Santa

NOVEMBER 24, 2018, CAPITOLA MAIN BEACH

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November 16 – December 24th.

Santa at the Capitola Mall!

Kids, bring your Christmas list and get a photo with Santa!

On certain days your pets can also visit Santa for a photo.

Please visit www.capitolamall. com for more information.

November 17, 2018 – January 6, 2019 Boardwalk Holiday Ice at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz Celebrate this holiday season with a new family tradition, ice skating at the Boardwalk! Our 40’ x 90’ covered ice skating rink is open rain or shine! Each 1-hour session includes ice skate rental for only $14.95 plus tax. Reserve your ice skating session before you arrive! (Online reservations coming in November) Visit www.beachboardwalk.com for more information.

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November 18 Miracle on 41st Capitola Mall 2-4 pm Come enjoy a stageshow, family activities, entertainment, and more! Free entry all day to the Museum of Discovery.

November 22 - December 25 Capitola Village FREE Holiday Parking 3-Hours The holidays will be happy for Capitola Village shoppers. The parking meters will be bagged, offering FREE 3-Hour parking.

Come on down and take a stroll, do some shopping, have a bite to eat and enjoy the oldfashioned holiday charm of Capitola Village. Free parking– what a nice gift! Happy Holidays!

November 23-24, December 1-2, 8-9, 15-23 Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train at the Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz Ride a holiday train through Victorian Santa Cruz as you sip hot spiced cider, listen to carolers and meet Santa & Mrs. Claus. Trains leave from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.

Visit roaringcamp.com for more information.

November 28 - December 21 Santa’s Reindeer Round-up Santa needs your help! It seems the whole team of

reindeer is hidden in stores throughout Downtown Santa Cruz. Help him find them before his big night! Pick up a map, have fun with this scavenger hunt and you could win Downtown Dollars and other great downtown prizes! Check out DowntownSantaCruz.com for information.

November 24 Surfing Santa 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM — Capitola Main Beach Surfing Santa arrives with his outrigger canoe and surfboard on the shores of Capitola Main Beach at 12 noon. Be sure to bring your camera to capture Santa’s wave-riding arrival.

Once Santa has toweled off, he’ll settle in his beach chair to hear holiday wishes and have a nice long visit with all the children. The event is free and hosted by the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce. For more information call the Capitola-Soquel Chamber at 831.475.6522 November 24 Santa Cruz Mountains Makers’ Market It’s the 5th Annual SCM Holiday Makers Market!

Get your holiday shopping on at the Felton Community Hall on Saturday, November 24 from 10am-5pm! Over 40 local artists and crafters hosting a beautiful variety of handmade goods + Live music all day. Enjoy a silent auction during the market to benefit Mountain Community Resources FREE admission!

Visit www.scmmakersmarket. com/markets to see the full list of participating artists and preview the bands!

November 30 - December 2 Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Friday November 30 10am6pm , Saturday and Sunday December 1 & 2 10am– 4pm.

Crafts, gifts, antiques and collectables, food court, toy trains, visit Santa and free carousel rides. Great family fun!

Visit www.holiday. fairgrounds-foundation.org for more information.

December 1 Lighted Boat Parade 5:30pm to 7:30pm rain or shine at Santa Cruz Harbor,

Santa Cruz.

This year, O’Neill Sea Odyssey’s annual Lighthouse Lighting Event will kick off Santa Cruz Yacht Club’s Lighted Boat Parade which starts at 5:30pm.

The Lighted Boat Parade features beautifully-decorated power and sailboats parading through the Santa Cruz Harbor. This is a family event with hot drinks and snacks available at various locations through the south harbor. Visit www.scyc.org or call 831.475.6161for more information.

December 1 Aptos Village Holiday Tree Lighting and Craft Fair 2pm – 5pm, Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road Join us for our Annual Holiday Craft Fair & Tree Lighting at the Aptos Village Tree! There will be local vendors, hot chocolate, Christmas Carols, and a special visit from Santa!

Bring the whole family down and help us decorate the tree.

Free event. Call 831.688.1467 for more information.

December 1 Annual Watsonville Holiday Factory Sale 9am– 4pm at various shops and factories in Watsonville.

This annual event features local businesses offering great Christmas gifts at deep discounts. Finish your holiday shopping early, save money and support local businesses!

For more information call 831.768.3010.

December 3 Chanukah Train Share the Light of Chanukah Aboard Roaring Camp Railroad’s Chanukah Train!

Gather at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for the lighting of the menorah at 6:15 pm, and then set off on an incredible 1-hour train ride on Roaring Camp’s vintage excursion cars adorned with thousands of shining lights and Chanukah decorations.We’ll share in Chanukah traditions and ride the train through the streets of Santa Cruz listening to Chanukah stories, playing dreidel and enjoying kosher refreshments provided

by Chabad by the Sea. Visit roaringcamp.com for more information.

December 1-2 Bargetto Winery - Art in the Cellars 11am - 5pm Get an early start on your Holiday shopping at Bargetto Winery’s annual Art in the Cellars. Browse local artists in our historic winery cellar and enjoy award winning Bargetto wines and hot spiced Chaucer’s Mead. Wine tasting is available with purchase of $10 souvenir wine glass. Food available for purchase. Special wine sales and great ideas to help with your holiday list are available all weekend. For more information visit www.bargetto.com December 4 – 6 Spring Lakes Park Choir 225 Mt. Hermon Rd., Scotts Valley December 4: 2pm, December 5: 7pm, December 6: 2pm at The Spring Lakes Park Clubhouse. The choir will be singing a wide variety of Christmas Music, both Sacred and Secular, Traditional and Classical. Our choir has a reputation of performing concerts that are thoroughly enjoyed by all. All concerts are free.

December 6 Scotts Valley Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Lights Festival 2 – 7 p.m., Scotts Valley Community Center 360 Kings Village Rd. Scotts Valley Join us for the Scotts Valley Tree Lighting Ceremony! Music and fun starts at 2 p.m., as we welcome Santa, and enjoy food and games.

FREE, call 831.438.1010 or visit www. scottsvalleychamber.com.

December 7, 8,9,14,15,16 Christmas Crafts Boutique Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center Featuring over 30 Craft Exhibitors, with original and exclusive creations. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee or hot cider as you peruse gifts for your friends and family.

You’ll find decorations for your own home and of course that one thing that you can’t put down. Proceeds from the sale benefit Mount Hermon’s Campership Fund, to provide scholarships for those who attend camps and conferences. Visit www. mounthermon.org for more information.

December 8 2nd Annual Holiday Sip n’ Stroll at Redwood Village in Aptos.

9099 Soquel Drive Aptos 12pm – 4pm.

Come spend your afternoon at Redwood Village in Aptos! Enjoy strolling carolers, meet Santa and bring a gift for our local Aptos Adopt-A-Family program. Sip Hot cider or wine tasting ($10 for souvenir wine glass and one wine ticket). Visit our craft booths and get to know the shops in our hidden gem “Redwood Village”!

Come meet and greet with your neighbors and friends and share the holiday season!

Call 831.688.7549 for more information.

December 9 Jingle Shells Art & Crafts Festival Noon – 5:30 p.m. at Seymour Marine Discovery Center.

Celebrate the holidays – Santa Cruz-style!

The Seymour Center hosts its Jingle Shells Arts and Crafts Festival annually in December. This holiday tradition features local artists and crafts people who will tempt you with their ocean- and natureinspired gifts. Enjoy live music, hot apple cider, and children’s activities. Shop jewelry, ceramics, art glass, photography, gourmet food gifts, and much more—all by local artisans—and save 10% in the Ocean Discovery Shop!

Public: Adult $9 | Senior, Student, Child $7 | Children 2 and under FREE Please visit www.seymourcenter.ucsc. edu/.

December 16 Seascape Holiday Tea with Santa Seascape Resort 12-3pm Visit with Santa, enjoy hot chocolate for the kids and a mimosa bar for the adults!

There will be cookie decorating, ornament crafts, facing painting, and more. And don’t forget the assorted sandwiches and sweet treats! $45 per person. You can purchase tickets at seascaperesort.com/

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December 21,22,23 The Nutcracker Ballet Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre A Santa Cruz tradition! Our seventeenth production with full professional orchestra at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium.

Over seventy local dancers perform choreography by Robert Kelley with sumptuous costumes and scenery. Guest starring SCBT alumna Melody Mennite and Chun Wai Chan, principal dancers with Houston Ballet, as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. The 52-piece Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre Orchestra is conducted by our Music Director Pamela Martin.

Read the Times Publishing Group story on Melody published last year on www. tpgonlinedaily.com. Please visit www. santacruztickets for ticket information.

December 22-23 The Nutcracker Ballet Agape Dance Academy This year’s performances will be held at the beautiful Cabrillo Crocker Theater. Agape Dance Academy prepares and provides both a full-length Grande Nutcracker Show as well as a brilliant miniature production for our youngest dancers and audience members lovingly known as our Petite Nutcracker. Visit www.agapedance.com for ticket information.

HERITAGE HOLIDAY CRAFT & GIFT FAIR

November 30th - December 2 Friday 10 AM to 6 PM Saturday & Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds HWY 152 - Watsonville

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41st Year!

CRAFTS, GIFTS, ANTIQUES, TOYS, COLLECTIBLES, FOOD, & THOSE ONE-OF-A-KIND GIFTS THAT YOU WON’T FIND AT THE MALL!

fairgrounds-foundation.org Happy Hour last two hours of each day of the Holiday Fair

Admission $6.00 Children under 5 fee FREE Parking

3 BIG BUILDINGS FILLED WITH CRAFTERS & GIFTS!

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Bringing Hope to People in Our Community It’s amazing to see how many organizations and people are involved in helping others in our county. Whether it’s kids or seniors, the homeless, sick or helpless, there are charitable organizations that can assist in making this holiday season one of hope for those in need. You can take part in this effort by volunteering or giving your donations to be part of bringing joy to others less fortunate.

APTOS ADOPT-A-FAMILY 9601 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 831.688.7549 • cathe@cyber-times.com The Aptos Adopt-A-Family Program sponsors families that are experiencing medical catastrophes within their family. In order for families to enjoy the season with a minimum of stress, our volunteers “adopt a family” and help them out with their holiday needs. You can help by sending in a donation or offering to sponsor a family yourself! This is your way to give back to the community. Charity begins at home.

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ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SANTA CRUZ CHAPTER 550 Water St., Santa Cruz 831.464.9982 • www.alz.org The Santa Cruz Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association offers countywide services for families coping with Alzheimer’s disease.

These include: Helpline, 1-800-272-3900, support groups, an informational library, a newsletter, and a wanderer’s identification program. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association of Santa Cruz at 464-9982.

AMERICAN RED CROSS SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CHAPTER 2960 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 831.462.2881 • www.redcross.org The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its congressional charter.

The International Red Cross Movement provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Get your disaster preparedness kits and register for CPR and First Aid classes at www.redcross.org

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 1500 41st Avenue, Suite 250, Capitola 831.464.8691 • www.santacruzmentor.org Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County’s mission statement is: To assist children and youth to achieve their highest potential by providing quality mentoring relationships.” For over 27 years they have served youth by creating mentoring relationships between children and carefully screened adult volunteers who provide guidance, friendship and appropriate role modeling.

CASA -- COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN 813 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville 831.761.2956 • www.casaofsantacruz.org CASA volunteers are everyday people, trained by CASA and then appointed by judges to advocate for the safety of children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect.

CASA empowers volunteers to influence life-changing decisions for a child in foster care.

CENTRAL COAST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING 1350 41st Ave. #101, Capitola 831.462.8720 • www.cccil.org CCCIL’s Mission Statement: “Many people with disabilities are excluded from full participation in society. CCCIL is an advocacy and information center organized by and for people with disabilities, serving Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito Counties. CCCIL’s purpose is to make our communities more accessible, and to empower people with disabilities with information and skills to live fulfilling lives in our communities.” CCCIL’s services include: housing assistance, personal assistance services, peer support, independent living skills training and systems advocacy.

COMMUNITY BRIDGES 519 Main St., Watsonville 831.688.8840 • www.communitybridges.org Since 1977, Community Bridges has been a catalyst for a brighter future by opening doors, offering hope, and providing a hand up to the people of Santa Cruz County. Our family of ten vital programs, across twenty different sites, meets the needs of 27,000 children, families and seniors each year.

Together, we are unstoppable.

EASTERSEALS CENTRAL CALIFORNIA 9010 Soquel Drive, Aptos 831.684.2166 • www.easterseals.com

For nearly 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people with disabilities and their families. We exist to provide the best services and opportunities for people with disabilities in communities nationwide.

FAMILIES IN TRANSITION OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 406 Main St., Watsonville 831.728.9791 • wwwfitsantacruz.org Families in Transition aims to provide housing strategies for those who are homeless or at risk. All services and programs promoted by this organization support financial independence, healthy childhood development, and an increased sense of well being. Donations to this organization can include funds and gift certificates for clothes, furnishings, or food. You can also support this organization by shopping at one of hundreds of participating stores by visiting www. onecause.com FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF THE CENTRAL COAST 104 Walnut Avenue, Suite 208 831.423.9444 • www.fsa-cc.org Family Service Agency of the Central Coast is a private, non-profit agency offering a variety of clinical, crisis, educational, outreach and supportive services designed to maintain and strengthen family and community life. Their programs include: Counseling Services, Senior Outreach, Suicide Prevention, I-You Venture and Renaissance.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE 19 Swift St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831.824.4704 • www.habitatsc.org Habitat for Humanity Santa Cruz County is an independent locally operated and funded affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Our mission is to build decent, affordable homes and provide home ownership opportunities to qualified families who live and work in Santa Cruz County. Habitat for Humanity is not a giveaway program. Families purchase our homes with a down payment, sweat equity, and a 0% interest monthly mortgage.

Please visit our Restore!

The ReStore is a volunteer-driven home improvement store. We accept donations of, and then resell, new and used building materials, furniture, hardware, tools, and appliances at a fraction of the normal retail price.

HOSPICE OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 940 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

831.430.3000 www.hospicesantacruz.org Hospice of Santa Cruz County provides expert medical care, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families in our community so that the final months of life can be spent at home - in comfort and with dignity. The H.U.G. (Healthy Understanding of Grief) program helps hundreds of children each year sort through their feelings of grief and loss in a healthy manner. Clients & families are helped in creating a network of support and are offered assurance and education regarding end-of-life planning.

JACOB’S HEART CHILDREN’S CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES 680 West Beach St. Watsonville, CA 95076 831.724.9100, • www.jacobsheart.org Since 1998, we have served more than 600 children and 2,500 of their family members who have heard the devastating words, “Your child has cancer.” Through the years we have celebrated remission for hundreds of children and have grieved with families at the loss of a precious child. Through it all, we remain steadfast in our mission; our reason for existence is an unwavering dedication to providing support to parents and families of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses in Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito and South Santa Clara Counties.

LIVE OAK SENIOR CENTER 1777 Capitola Rd. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 831.476.3272 • https://seniorcenter.us The Live Oak Senior Center was established in 1974 by a group of Live Oak residents committed to providing a place for resources for seniors. Today many of the original non-profits continue to provide services to seniors in the Santa Cruz community. In addition, we provide space for groups to meet on a weekly, monthly or one-time basis. Our location in Live Oak, easily accessible by bus and with ample parking, allows us to provide a place for the community to meet for a variety of reasons: to get advice on Medicare supplements, to have lunch, to play bridge, to paint, to discuss current events and to exercise.

PAJARO VALLEY SHELTER SERVICES 115 Brennan Street, Watsonville, 95076 831.728.5649, • www.pvshelter.org To help homeless women, children, and families obtain stable housing through shelter and services. Pajaro Valley Shelter Services has an emergency shelter and sixteen units of transitional housing where families can stay up to two years.

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THE PREGNANT MARE RESCUE FOUNDATION Lynn Hummer/ Founder/CEO P.O. Box 962, Aptos • 408.540.8568 www.PregnantMareRescue.org The Pregnant Mare Rescue is a temporary horse sanctuary serving the communities of Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.

We provide a safe haven for unwanted mares to have their babies, and a place for orphaned foals to grow. Because our horses are with us for almost 2 years, we developed children’s programs where the unwanted horse heals the troubled child. What we discovered is horses help everyone, not just children. People from every walk of life benefit from the various nonriding programs offered at our ranch. We have created an environment that supports and encourages the horsehuman connection.

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF SANTA CRUZ & SAN BENITO 800 Ohlone Parkway, Watsonville, 95076 831.722.7110 • www.thefoodbank.org The Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County provides food and necessities to people in need throughout our community. It serves 60,000 working poor families, seniors, and children each month. Second Harvest provides food to 180 programs and agencies operating pantries, shelters, soup kitchens, group homes, childcare, rehabilitation programs and more. Call 662-0991 from 9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday - Friday, if you or someone you know needs food. For more information go to thefoodbank.org. Every $1 donated provides five meals.

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SPECIAL PARENTS INFORMATION NETWORK (S.P.I.N) South Santa Cruz County 294 Green Valley Rd., Ste. 313 Watsonville 831.722.2800 • www.spinsc.org Parents of children with special needs may feel isolated and overwhelmed with the medical, emotional, financial, educational and social issues they face as they raise their child. SPIN is a non-profit parent-toparent support and information network serving parents, guardians and families in Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties who have a child or children with special needs of any age. SPIN is a Family Empowerment Center on Disabilities.

TEEN KITCHEN PROJECT P.O. Box 1853, Soquel, CA 95073 831.316.4540 x707 www.teenkitchenproject.org A nonprofit organization that brings young people into the kitchen to learn to cook delicious and nourishing food.

Teen Kitchen Project offers our delicious, locally sourced and organic food philosophy to events from parties and business meetings, to fund-raising events for fellow nonprofits like the United Way of Santa Cruz County, PEO Sisterhood, and Team G Childhood Cancer Foundation.

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 7807 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA 95003 831.662.2000 • www.cfscc.com The Community Foundation is a taxexempt public charity serving people who share a common interest to improve the quality of life in Santa Cruz County, and beyond, through philanthropy. Founded in 1982, we provide individuals, families

and businesses with ways to make giving simple, powerful and personal. We offer professional advisors resources and tools to help you meet your clients’ charitable goals.

THE VOLUNTEER CENTER 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz 831.427.5070 • www.scvolunteercenter.org The Volunteer Center was founded in 1967 to address the pressing needs of our local community through volunteer service. We offer 22 programs that engage young people, families, seniors, working professionals, and people with disabilities in meaningful service. We have the capability of connecting people with volunteer opportunities on the web, by phone, or at one of our Centers.

VALLEY CHURCHES UNITED 9400 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 831-336-8258 vcum.org Valley Churches United, a year-round food pantry (not a church) provides services for qualified residents-in-need living in San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley and Bonny Doon. Valley Churches United is embarking on their Annual Valley Christmas Project, providing holiday food, toys and gifts to families with children, seniors and other qualified households within their service area. These projects include the Holiday Food Drive, Stocking Project and Adopt-aFamily. Donations of food, gift certificates, including movie passes, new toys, and cookies are especially appreciated this time of year. Please send monetary donations to Valley Churches United, Po Box 367, Ben Lomond, CA 95005, donate online at vcum.org or on Facebook.

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Kids start looking forward to their school holiday break a lot earlier than their parents. Most school districts offer a two-week holiday during December but there are a few that offer an even longer holiday.

That is a long time to have nothing to do but think about what Santa is going to bring or what’s going to be in those Hanukkah gifts! Keeping kids busy during holiday break can definitely be a challenge, especially when you are running around trying to catch up on shopping. There are plenty of fun things to do during this time with the kids and their friends.

START A TRADITION Baking Holiday cookies is always a fun activity for parents and kids alike. A really fun activity for your kids and their friends is to host a Cookie Exchange. Send out invitations to your kids’ friends’ and their parents and have each bring 2-3 dozen homemade cookies of their holiday choice, i.e., Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and an empty container to take cookies home. Once the day arrives have your guests put their cookies on the table. After the kids and parents have played a few holiday games each guest and their child or children walk around the table and choose 2-3 cookies from the various trays. How many cookies get chosen is decided by the size of the party. Such fun! You get to go home with a wide variety of cookies and treats for your holiday snacking.

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MAKE GINGERBREAD HOUSES. Let your kids invite some friends over and they can go to town creating and decorating gingerbread houses. Graham crackers make great walls and a roof. Use icing as the glue to hold it all together. Once your structure is set up you can use the icing as decoration (red and green food coloring comes in handy!). Put out bowls of different candies, i.e., jelly drops, licorice, Skittles, M and M’s, etc., and let the kids go crazy! Each child will have their own unique house that they can admire and eat later!

TAKE A DRIVE AND VISIT THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOLIDAY LIGHTS. Some people love to decorate so much that they layer their house and yard with thousands of Christmas lights, statues,

LIVE AT THE SANTA CRUZ CIVIC AUDITORIUM Performed with a live orchestra!

Thank you sponsors: Arts Council Santa Cruz County, Community Printers, Diversity Center Santa Cruz County, Dream Inn /Aquarius, Google, Good Times, KAZU 90.3, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, Santa Cruz Sentinel, The Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County, The Studio School of Classical Ballet, Visit Santa Cruz County

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and moving snowmen, Santa, reindeer, etc. As you drive past each building strewn with holiday lights the ohhs and ahhs just get louder and louder as the excitement of Christmas really sets in. Sometimes the local newspaper will feature a map of lighted homes throughout the area.

ORNAMENTS! Nothing says home like homemade ornaments on the tree.

Some dried macaroni, yarn, beads, popsicle sticks, buttons, and paint and you’ve got enough supplies to make a variety of ornaments. Don’t forget to take your Sharpie and mark who made the ornament and the year on the back!

CHRISTMAS TREE HUNTING Yes, it is so much easier to go to a Christmas Tree lot and pick one out. Just point, pay, and they will carry it out and tie it on your car for you. But….it is more fun and fulfilling to go to a Christmas tree farm with your trusty axe, rubber boots, and warm jackets and hike around looking for that perfect tree. The kids will have a blast running from tree to tree looking for the one they love. Make a day of it. Most Christmas tree farms not only offer the perfect tree, but almost always they also have hot chocolate, hot cider, and a few activities to keep everyone in the spirit of the holiday.

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GINGERBREAD HOUSE ICING 3 large egg whites 4 3⁄4 cups powdered sugar 1⁄2 teaspoon cream of tartar In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer at medium speed.

Add powdered sugar in small amounts, mixing well on high speed after each addition.

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Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.

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TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY DISHES

Around the World ENGLAND Also known as Christmas pie, mince pies date back to the 13th century.

When knights returned from the Crusades, they often brought back exotic spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, MINCE PIE and cloves that were used to flavor big pies made with mincemeat and dried fruits. As time wore on, they shrank to small, single-serving pies filled with more sweet fruit and dusted with powdered sugar.

FRANCE As visually pleasing as it is delicious, this traditional yule log is made from classic sponge cake filled with raspberry jam, rolled and covered in chocolate ganache to look like a real log. Its origins date back to the Iron BUCHE DE NOEL Age, when the end of the winter solstice in late December was commemorated by burning logs decorated with ivy and holly to cleanse the air of the previous year’s events.

ISRAEL A traditional Hanukkah dish, fried latkes have a delicious and spiritual history. As one night’s worth of oil could last for eight nights, and Hanukkah is a celebration that spans LATKES eight days, it is customary to make foods fried in oil during this time. Other traditional delicacies include Sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts) and fritters.

CHINA As in western culture, Christmas day involves a family feast. But instead of the Western traditional turkey or ham, Chinese families are more likely to eat the foods associated with PORK Chinese New Year. These might include roast barbecued pork, chicken, and soup with wood ears ( a mushroom that is commonly dried and used in Chinese cuisine).

ITALY The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a Christmas Eve tradition that links back to Roman Catholicism — the seven types of fish refer to the seven sacraments. There are no rules on FISH the varieties of fish prepared, although it is customary to serve eel, especially in the southern region of Amalfi.

POLAND In Poland, Christmas Eve is a day first of fasting, then of feasting. The Wigilia feast begins at the appearance of the first star. There is no red meat served but fish, usually carp. The supper, which includes many traditional dishes and desserts, can sometimes last for over two hours.

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When I am cooking a meal in the kitchen and I need to add oil to a certain recipe I immediately reach for the olive oil. It is a staple in most homes for cooking but what you may not know is that it has many health benefits.

As a food ingredient, olives themselves are made up of 18 to 28 percent oil. About 75 percent of it is heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acid or MUFA. Commercial producers press fresh olives harvested mainly in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. These countries include Italy, Spain, and Greece. In fact, 98 percent of the world’s olive oil production comes from just 17 countries. Good-quality olive oil offers many health benefits and contains essential vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants. This oil is also gentle on your digestive system and prevents gallstones and soothes ulcers. It also delays or eliminates the onset of diabetes and promotes weight loss. If olive oil isn’t yet a regular part of your diet, it’s time to make a change.

Chronic inflammation is thought to be a leading driver of diseases, such as Cancer, Heart Disease, Metabolic Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Arthritis and even Obesity.

Olive oil can reduce inflammation, which may be one of the main reasons for its health benefits. The main antiinflammatory effects are mediated by the antioxidants. Key among them is oleocanthal, which has been shown to work similarly to ibuprofen, an anti-inflammatory drug. Some scientists estimate that the oleocanthal in 3 ½ tablespoons of olive oil has a similar effect as 10% of the adult dosage of ibuprofen.

Olive oil is also loaded with powerful antioxidants. These antioxidants are biologically active and may reduce your risk of chronic diseases. They also fight inflammation and help protect your blood cholesterol from oxidation — two benefits that may lower your risk of heart disease.

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risk of some cancers, and many researchers believe that olive oil may be the reason.

The antioxidants in olive oil can reduce oxidative damage due to free radicals, which is believed to be a leading driver of cancer. More research is needed to determine whether olive oil in fact reduces your risk of cancer.

Buying the right kind of olive oil is extremely important. Extra virgin olive oil retains some of the antioxidants and bioactive compounds from olives. For this reason, it’s considered healthier than the more refined variety of olive oil. Be careful though, there is a lot of fraud on the olive oil market, as many oils that read “extra virgin” on the label have been diluted with other refined oils. Therefore, examine labels carefully to ensure you’re getting real olive oil. It’s always a good idea to read ingredients lists and check for quality certification.

Who says olive oil is only for the kitchen? It is naturally packed with anti-aging antioxidants and hydrating squalene, making it awesome for hair, skin, and nails. Olive oil has been used as a hair treatment since ancient Egyptian times. Give yourself a scalp-nourishing hot oil massage by warming up 1 tablespoon of extra virgin oil. Do not boil it. Wait for the olive oil to cool a bit before massaging it onto your scalp. It opens up the pores and penetrate deeper into hair follicles, feeding them with potent nutrients. Put a few drops of olive and rub into your hands and cuticles. In the dry winter months, your hair is more prone to breakage, splitting and frizzy flyaways that make your sleek haircut look messy and unkempt. A little olive oil can help smooth away some of those problems. It adds weight and moisture to the hair and is ideal as a quick fix. Just smooth a little olive oil on your fingers and run them through your hair after you’ve styled it and say goodbye to flyaways and frizzies.

Have a bit of a dandruff problem? Try this natural solution and you will be happy with the results. Mix equal amounts of olive oil, lemon juice and water – a few tablespoons of each should suffice. Massage into damp scalp, leave on for 20 minutes, rinse and shampoo. Use this flake-fighting treatment no more than every other week. You will notice the difference!

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BLOOD ORANGE PORT MARMALADE

INGREDIENTS 6 blood oranges

Oh, this recipe has stolen my heart. I eat it with cheese, on toast, as a glaze on chicken and roast vegetables. I have mixed it in cocktails and yes, eaten it out of the jar with a spoon. I am warning you. It is amazing.

Rich red from the flesh of blood oranges, finely textured shreds of peel from the citrus, subtly sweet and rich from the addition of port. It is everything a marmalade should be, complex and powerful and beautiful, in the jar, on the plate, in the mouth.

Enjoy.

This recipe is adapted from one we found in one of our old canning standbys, The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving by Ellie Top and Margaret Howard. I’ve scaled up the recipe to accommodate a larger batch, because the original only made one pint. And that was clearly not enough. While it is often inadvisable to double recipes for jam, because the larger quantity results in longer cooking times and difficulty getting the proper pectin set, the large quantities of peel in this recipe contain plenty of pectin to accommodate a slightly increased cooking time.

3 cups water

Because the peels of conventionally grown citrus fruits are often exposed to pesticides, we recommend using only organic produce in this recipe, particularly.

1 1/2 cup port wine

Makes about 3 pints.

3 3/4 cups granulated sugar

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EQUIPMENT

1. PREPARE YOUR EQUIPMENT Prepare the jars and water bath canner.

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Our must have canning supplies Sharp paring knife Optional: citrus zester If you are not familiar with the water bath canning method watch our water bath canning video workshop. Always make sure you are following all safety guidelines outlined by the USDA when canning anything.

2. PREPARE YOUR INGREDIENTS Wash the oranges well, being sure to remove any wax, if present.

Remove the thin outer rind from the oranges, leaving behind as much white pith as possible. The citrus zester makes this easy, and creates a nice, even texture, but a sharp paring knife works as well. If using a knife, remove the peel in large pieces, and slice into strips.

Place the peels into a jam pot or other large stock pot.

Slice the remaining white pith off of the blood orange fruits and discard. Coarsely chop the citrus, discarding any seeds, and add it to the pot.

Zest or slice the peel of the lemons, discarding the white pith. Coarsely chop the flesh. Add the fruit and peel to the pot, taking care to remove any seeds.

3. BRING POT TO BOIL Add the water and wine to the pot, and bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat and boil gently for 30 minutes.

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4. ADD SUGAR, COOK UNTIL DESIRED SET Add the sugar; bring to a boil and boil rapidly, uncovered, stirring frequently. Boil the marmalade until the mixture will form a gel, usually from 20-30 minutes. Longer cooking times will result in a stiffer marmalade.

5. PACK YOUR JARS & PROCESS Ladle into hot, clean jars with 1/4-1/2 “ headspace, and process in a boiling water-bath canner for 10 minutes.

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DIRECTIONS 1. PREPARE YOUR INGREDIENTS 2. STIR IN OTHER INGREDIENTS 3. ENJOY, OR FERMENT FOR LATER 4. PACK INTO FERMENTING VESSEL 5. FERMENT FOR 2-4 DAYSENJOY!

Over To You EQUIPMENT Food processor* Knife, cutting board Medium bowl, spoon For fermenting: 20 oz mason jar (pint & 1/2) Kraut Source or other jar top fermenter INGREDIENTS: 1 cup fresh cranberries 1/4 cup red onion (1/3 small or 1/4 medium onion) 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, firmly packed 1 cup dried cranberries 1 1/2 cups Fuyu persimmon, small dice 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 tsp ground pepper 1/4 c up unsweetened cranberry juice, plus more if needed to cover mixture This brilliantly colored relish will brighten any holiday table with its sprightly colors, while the sweet and tart flavors contrast beautifully with roasted meats or vegetables. It can be made and enjoyed the day of, or fermented for a few days prior to the meal for added probiotics and sparkle!

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