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16th Annual ‘Verse in the Valley’ Poetry Contest

The Scotts Valley Arts Commission has announced it’s 16th annual Verse in the Valley Poetry Contest, open to Full Story page 7

Improved Breast Cancer Detection

Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market The Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market is back for its sixth season beginning on April 2. Once again the SV Com munity Center parking lot will be transformed into a bustling place of commerce and neighborly exchanges — every Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., spring, summer and fall.

Connecting residents directly with local farms, the Market is a resource for agricultural education and pro vides a community gathering place for families, friends and neighbors. ... continued on page 4

The Dominican Breast Center, a joint venture between Dignity Health Dominican Hospital and Radiology Medical Group of Santa Cruz County, sional mammography for the detection of breast cancer. The Dominican Breast Center is the only medical facility in Santa Cruz County delivering mography, the latest advancement in mam mogram technology.

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Community News

Thirteenth Annual ‘Day on the Farm’ At the Agricultural History Project Center & Museum in Watsonville

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ringing your family, friends and your neighbors to the Agricul tural History Project’s Day on the Farm is like taking a step back in time.

Activities include: Farm Animals to see and pet: horses, sheep, rabbits, chickens, goats Kitchen Skills: Ice cream making

Farm Work and Fun: Rope making cutting

from

real

oats,

(real) tractor driving Hay wagon rides with

4 H ’ e r s MORE! Food will Available for pur chase or you can bring your own picnic! It’s fun for the whole family!

The Agricultural History Project is a zation. School groups

and families from around the Central Coast come explore our ag exhibits, r e s t o r e d time farm implements, plants like hops and grains, our historical archives, and our ag history museum. gift shop, the Country Corner. entrance to Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in As you discover the rich agricultural history of the Central Coast, you will learn about the crops, people, artifacts

San Lorenzo Valley / Scotts Valley Meal and Food Programs: April 2016 “Free Lunch Tuesday.”

Tuesdays through Saturdays (also 4th Mondays).

Valley Churches United, Food Pantry and Food

For Hunger fundraising drive with a mailing that community residents will receive over the next few weeks.

seniors only. USDA Distribution on 4th Monday dents. Ben Lomond, corner of Highway 9 across San Agustin Catholic

Thursdays St. John’s Catholic Church “Thursday Lunch.”

Thursdays Mountain Community Resources (a Community Bridges program), 6134 Highway 9, across from Rite Aid, Felton.

Thursdays Church

St. Philip’s Episcopal

Sunday Center

Redwood Christian

Meals on Wheels (a Community Bridges program), hot meals at dining centers in Ben

exceptions). Meals delivered (if eligible).

Grey Bears Brown Bag Program, weekly bag of produce to be picked up in Ben Lomond, Felton, or Scotts Valley. Delivery available for homebound seniors. $30 annual membership fee,

GateWay Bible Church, Schedules are subject to change.

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Valley Churches United Missions 2016 Bucks For Hunger Campaign BEN LOMOND — Valley Churches United Missions is kicking

Tuesdays, noon. Felton Presbyterian Church,

Wednesdays Church

and farming practices that have made the Central Coast of California what it is today.

ADMISSION

looking forward to the fundraising response being the best ever to help those in need.

“The wonderful generosity of our local community will help us keep the Food Pantry and other client programs going strong through the spring and summer months,” said Executive Director Lynn Robinson.

“As we know, hunger never takes a holiday, and we don’t receive government funding.

This fundraising drive is an extremely important opportunity for our amazing community of friends and neighbors to step up and give what

new clients who never thought they would be in a position to ask for help and we can help lift them back support.”

sent to the Valley Churches United through the brochure arriving in mailvcum.org, or donate

9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

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Community News Bucks for Hunger Campaign Improved Breast Cancer Detection

7 16th Annual ‘Verse in the Valley’ Poetry Contest 15 16 Contest 18 Tim Brauch Foundation Scholarship Recipient: Drayden Gardner 5 8 10

New In Town Kids Camps Valley Sports

3COTTS 6ALLEY #HAMBER .EWS s pages 11-14 11 Upcoming Events 12 Scotts Valley Hilton Remodeled! – Grand Re–Opening and Ribbon 13 Shared Ribbon Cutting – Three Grand Openings at One Amazing Event 14 Valley Club News 15 Kiwanis of the Valleys – Exchange Club of Scotts Valley –Scotts Valley

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Cover Story Known for its focus on regional growers, four of which are within the city limits, the Market delivers a robust selection of organic vegetables, fruits,

In 2016 the Scotts Valley Market continues to grow and maturity with the support and dedication of local residents.

Some of the farms you love are getting creative and working hard to bring cus tomers the full spectrum of what can be grown in our region. This year Old House

the Scotts Valley Market, Fogline pasture raised chicken and eggs.

RK Honey brings the good sweet hives in Boulder Creek and a condiment table spotlights local food artisans who know that sourcing from their products. Keep your eyes out for a craft booth featuring local artists, Copper Moon Apothecary selling specialty body products and Inzane Pops with delicious, wacky, fruit and veggie town days.

In its usual style the Scotts in the center of the market where little ones can play and get into art projects. Visible from every corner of the market, parents can keep one eye on the kiddos and the other on that

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of strawberries.

A weekly music program turing local bluegrass, jazz country blues bands keeps feet stompin’. Mountain Feed Farm Supply will be back with

fea and the and two

to make the most of what’s in season.

spotlighting seasonal ingredients expertly prepared by Brad Briske of La Balena. Get your tickets while they last.

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Community News

Improved Breast Cancer Detection SANTA CRUZ — The Dominican Breast Center, a joint venture between Dignity Health Dominican Hospital and Radiology Medical Group of Santa Cruz mammography for the detection of breast cancer. The Dominican Breast Center is the only medical facility in Santa Cruz

cancers could be hidden by over lapping breast tissue,” said radiologist Kenneth Averill, MD, of Radiology Medical Group of Santa Cruz

patients, the entire process takes approxi mately 10 minutes.

The technology has been shown to decrease the number

mograms by revealing that possible abnor malities are actually the overlapping improve breast cancer of normal tissue. detection rates over Janelle Rasi, MD, a diagnostic radiologist at the This results in fewer mammography, at the Dominican Breast Center, stands with the new 3-D women called back to undergo additional same low radiation tomosynthesis mammography machine. imaging, decreasing patient anxiety and inconvenience. results in improved patient outcomes.”

Tomosynthesis is a particular tube moves in an arc around the breast advantage for the 40 percent of women to produce digital images from multiple mography has been

Mammography, the latest advancement in mammogram technology.

“Dominican Hospital is proud to partner with the Dominican Breast Center here in our community,” said Dominican

our patients both excellence and conve nience – we deliver the most advanced technology available for breast cancer detection and spare local patients from traveling to facilities outside of our area.”

depiction of breast tissue compared to

that may be obscured by dense tissue on

The Dominican Breast Center has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excel lence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). For more information about the thesis mammography, visit www.dignity

Dignity Health Dominican Hos pital has been caring for the Santa Cruz

Chest Pain Center. To learn more, please dominican.

quality, comprehensive diagnostic imaging learn more, please visit our website at www. rmgscc.com

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Community News

Cabrillo Stage Celebrates Its 35th Season!

C year of producing Broadway style musicals. They are honoring their

encore performance of CHICAGO, which it all began. CHICAGO is set in the roaring

The Roof. Steeped in tradition, this sud denly timely, beloved story speaks to the issues of religious and ethnic persecution, bigotry and hate, and the heartbreaking migration of refugees…all viewed through

Director of Cabrillo Stage says, “It’s a tale of murder and intrigue, lust for the spotlight and head and brazen need for minutes of fame.”

10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score, it features the work of incomparable

Bob

Fosse.

“CHICAGO

Scott’s direction and choreography, this production is not to be missed.

the traditions that dictate our ways of dealing with life’s challenges.

at cabrillostage.com. Tickets may be pur chased individually or you may purchase season tickets and see both shows at a dis counted price. All performances are held at the Crocker Theater on the Cabrillo College Campus

Tony Awards when it debuted in1964, it is the product of Broadway legends

ou can further help keep Broadway caliber musical theater alive in our community by attending an

Harold Prince, song

Celebration

through August 14. Kikau Alvaro directs and choreographs this beautiful show that will touch the audience with its humor, warmth and honesty.

On line ticket sales begin April 1st

on

Sunday,

Sesnon House located near the Crocker Theater. There will be wine, refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, live music and a chance to mingle with the cast, crew and Artistic Directors. The donation for

Community Briefs

Advance Care & Estate Planning Workshop in Scotts Valley he media and the public are invited to attend a FREE Advance Care & Estate

vegetables, 4 salads, wine on the table, and dessert.

Supervisor Bruce McPherson will be our auctioneer for an exciting silent and

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Valley (for merly Oak Tree Villa): F r i d a y, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Brookdale S c o t t s Valley, 100 Lockewood Lane, Scotts Valley.

It is never too early for advance planning! Learn how to ensure that your future healthcare wishes are known and how to protect your family with a will or living trust. Come receive information about palliative care, hospice services, and the new End of Life Options Act. Assemblymember Mark Stone and Hospice of Santa Cruz County, Com passion and Choices, Sharon Tapper, MD

Onsite assistance will be available to anyone who would like to draft an advance directive.

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All proceeds go directly to Cabrillo Stage summer productions.

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Community Day in Support of the SLV Museum

have’ items.

Museum or online at www.slvmuseum.com.

is sponsoring a Community

Sean Chen San Lorenzo Valley Museum in Boulder Creek. Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine or visit their new

SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Sym phony welcomes Sean Chen on Saturday, April 2, at Cabrillo College, Samper Recital

will be donated to the SLV Museum and its programs.

San Lorenzo Valley Museum Annual Dinner & Auction oin us on Friday, April 22 at Scopazzi’s in Boulder Creek for our Annual Dinner & Auction Fundraiser. Back by popular demand is the wonderfully tasty

pianist, Chen is the American Pianists Association’s 2013 Christel DeHaan Classical Fellow—a award. He is also a 2013 Van Cliburn Crystal Award winner. At

Californian and Santa Cruz Symphony guest lasagna, penne pasta in pesto sauce, sliced roast beef, roasted

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Community News

16th Annual ‘Verse in the Valley’ Poetry Contest T he Scotts Valley Arts Commission has announced it’s 16th annual Verse in the Valley Poetry Contest, open to poets of all ages. There are six categories: Collaboration submit up to two poems, each of not more than 200 words. For the Class Collabo ration category, this is a collaborative work created by students in a classroom with no length or age restriction.

The Scotts Valley City Council looks forward to hearing the winning poems Council meeting each year, an event that is broadcast on local TV and is always standing room only.

Poems can be humorous or serious, rhyming or free verse, haiku or limerick.

as the use of poetic devices such as allit eration, irony or metaphor. Also, taken into consideration are basic writing mechanics of course.

The Arts Commission receives nearly 100 poems every year, from which first, second, and third place winners are announced in each age category.

Teachers of first place students are

awarded a small stipend in appreciation for their labors in support of language arts.

Guidelines and admission forms can

the Scotts Valley Recreation Center at Sky Park. For more information email Arts Commissioner Trish Melehan: tmelehan@ aol.com. The submission deadline is April 22, 2016.

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Kids Camps

Take Camp Skills to Your School M illions of parents chose camp for their child or teen because

making new friends and learning 21st century life skills like independence, problem solving and teamwork, but it’s also fun!

As the summer fades and children return to school, the American Camping Association (ACA) reminds parents to pack a few extra items from camp in the school backpack:

— All through the camp experience, children and youth have

tried new activ ities and been

feel empowered.

Curiosity — Camp has given children and youth the chance to explore, study, and observe in an experi ential learning environment.

C h a r a c t e r — Camp has chal lenged children and youth to develop character — through fostering respect for each other, a sense of community and the ability to solve problems.

How can parents help transfer these skills into the classroom? ACA suggests the following: Remember to Remind campers come home, they often keep the spirit of camp alive for a week positive reinforcement to remind

Frontier Ranch Open House Mission Springs Summer Camp 1050 Lockhart Gulch Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Phone: 800-335-9133 Fax: 831-335-7726 e-mail: info@missionsprings.com web: www.Frontier-Ranch.com and www.missionsprings.com

campers that you appreciate the pos itive attitude and willingness to help that they developed at camp.

Become Camp-Like — Families can set the example by demonstrating a willingness to change something at home in order to sustain some of the changes campers have made. Bob Ditter, a clinical social worker and psy chotherapist, suggests: “Parents have to make a decision. Are they willing to change something in their practice at home in order to sustain some of the changes their kids have made, such as

SummerQUEST Recreational Day Camp 325 Marion Ave., Ben Lomond, 95005 Phone: 831-336-8220 Fax: 831-336-8280 Camp Director: Brandy Shaw e-mail: slvquest@comcast.net web: slvquest.com swimming at SLV pool and outdoor science exploration at local private, county and state parks.

Visit our website for more information

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having a job wheel that you put up on the wall outlining chores?”

Everyone Gets a Say — At camp, children help determine how their day is spent. Their advice is actively

Kids Camps

Emulating this environment at home allows them to continue to stand up for themselves and feel like a contributing member of the household.

Avoid the Negative Compliment —

Instead of saying, “you never did this before,” praise the behaviors in a genuine way. For example, “I noticed how patient you were with your little brother.”

Above all else, let your child know that what they learned at camp is going to serve them well when they go to school this fall.

www.ACAcamps.org.

Santa Cruz Soccer Camp P.O. Box 2748, Santa Cruz, CA 95063 Phone: 831-246-1517 web: www.santacruzsoccercamp.org Santa Cruz Soccer Camp is dedicated to promoting a fun and active environment for

coaches and a scholarship and school donation program. Our summer camp consists

Catalyst Soccer: Player Development Programs Two Great Programs for All Ages and Abilities!

Phone: 831-423-3556 or 408-846-KIDS(5437) e-mail: catalystsoccerleague@gmail.com web: www.catalystsoccer.com Train the Barca Way: SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS The Catalyst Soccer: Player Development Programs their soccer skills. The curriculum is designed by Catalyst Soccer’s Founder, Paul Holocher, Cal Poly Mustang soccer coach, and is inspired from the teachings of FC Barcelona youth trainings. Topics covered include individual ball skills with

www.catalystsoccer.com or call 831-423-3556 for more info.

Monte Vista Horsemanship Camp 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-206-9707 e-mail: MVEquestrian@gmail.com web: www.montevistaequestrian.com derful opportunity for boys and girls to spend hours every day riding and archery and marshmallow roasting at the evening campfire. Sign up today for an email information today!

or visit www.montevistaequestrian.com for more

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Local Sports

Valley All–SCCAL Teams Basketball San Lorenzo Valley Boys Coach: Marcus Northcutt : Davon Northcutt Scotts Valley Girls Coach of the Year: Rick Silver Most Valuable Player: Nikiya Bechtle : Sam Boyle Grace Giguiere, Sr. Honorable Mention: Devon O’Brien, Sr., Casson Rasmussen Shasta Smith, Sr., Sequoia Andrade, Sr.

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Scotts Valley Boys Coach: Brian Terwilleger : Noah Bird, Sr. : , Sr. : Ryan Edwards, Sr. : Andrew Josselyn, Sr., Alex Stock Eric Beraut, Sr., forward Second Team: Alex Burnett, Sr., Cole North

San Lorenzo Valley Boys Coach: Memo Cardenas : Blake Kuehl, So. Goal George Palau Mitchell Kamau Scotts Valley Girls Coach: Art Munoz : Maddie Hitzeman, Sr., Allie Carl Second Team: Alyse Handley Anna Payne, Sr., forward Honorable Mention: Serena Garcia Phoebe Garcia Marissa Sion, Sr., defender San Lorenzo Valley Girls Coach of the Year: Honorable Mention: Sophia Magliato, Jenna Francis Blaze Brumbaugh,

Valley High Schools Scoreboard Baseball Coach: Marty Heaney Carmel 6 – Scotts Valley 3 (Mar 31, A) Scotts Valley 7 – Terra Nova 4 Aptos 8 – Scotts Valley 4 Soquel 5 – Scotts Valley 4 Los Gatos 7 – Scotts Valley 0 Mar 19, A) Scotts Valley 7 – St. Francis 0 Scotts Valley 5 – Santa Cruz 1

Easter Classic Capuchino 7 – SLV 3 (Mar 30, EC) Bellarmine 4 – SLV 3 (Mar 29, EC) St. Francis 7 – SLV 4 SLV 2 – Harbor 1 SLV 3 – Santa Cruz 2 SLV 3 – Aptos 2

Softball Coach: Lisa Rasmussen Scotts Valley 15 – Harbor 2 Scotts Valley 3 – Saratoga 2 Scotts Valley 15 – York 2 Scotts Valley 9 – Aptos 5

Soquel 1 – Scotts Valley 0 Scotts Valley 13 – St Francis 0

Coach: Mark Brown SLV 8 St. Francis 2 SLV 15 – Santa Cruz 3 Aptos 2 – SLV 0

Volleyball Coach: Marty Leshin Scotts Valley def SLV (3-0) Soquel def Scotts Valley (3-1) Scotts Valley def Santa Cruz (3-0) Mt. Madonna def Scotts Valley (3-0) Harbor def Scotts Valley (3-0) Scotts Valley def Aptos (3-0)

Coach: Curtis Hurtslar Scotts Valley def SLV (3-0) Soquel def SLV (3-1) Aptos def SLV (3-0) Harbor def SLV (3-0) Mt. Madonna def SLV (3-0)

ALL ABOARD! Join us for a unique Multi-Chamber Business Networking Mixer at Roaring Camp Railroads on April 28th

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Meet new connections with he San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley Chambers neighboring chambers and hear about upcoming business events sponsoring a Spring Business and networking opportunities.

All participating Members are encouraged to bring family guests.

Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton. Tickets are $10 for both Chamber San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Members and their family guests.

Valley Chambers have invited Cham This event is open to the public with ber’s from both Santa Clara and Santa Enjoy a scenic train ride through Cruz Counties. To date, participating Chambers of Commerce in atten the redwoods, a stroll through the dance will be: Saratoga, Campbell, Pajaro Valley, Aptos, and Capitola/ on appetizers in the Bret Harte Hall and enjoy wine tasting by Kissed by Soquel

Thursday April 14 New Location & New Business Members Jesse Gabriel Photography, StreetLight Photography & Music Now Kings Village Shopping Center

the beautiful valley surrounded by a redwood forest and participate in many great prizes.

Pre-Registration is required.

Tickets can be purchased online at ScottsValleyChamber.com.

Tickets are: $10 for Members, Schedule: 5:30 pm: Purchased Boarding Pass 6:15 pm: & Begin Boarding Train

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Thursday April 21 6:30 pm: Train Departs 7:15 pm: Train Returns

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Friday April 22

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Call For Artists: Now Accepting Applications for Art Wine & Beer Festival!

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he Scotts Valley Chamber lawn at Skypark, the festival of Commerce and the Scotts features talented local artists Valley Arts Commission invite all Artists to be part of The fun, delicious cuisine, great live

Santa Cruz County Economic Development Cabrillo’s Crocker Theater

Thursday April 28

this year the Scotts Valley Police Department will be bringing the signature summer event in Scotts Cops & Rodders!

For one day only on display Valley. Held on the expansive Festival.

classic automobiles and hot rods!

Local wineries and brew eries provide refreshment by artists, more wineries and more pouring their best throughout breweries! the festival. Voted each year as Important Registration Dates: “Scotts Valley’s Favorite Com munity Event” by the Scotts Valley Press Banner, this year ’s count ends April 1 festival will showcase more

Spring is in the Air!

Chamber Website Roaring Camp Railroads,

Thursday May 12 May 1 May 1 will be juried on an individual basis.

by May 20

Kings Village Shopping Center 224 Mt. Hermon Rd.

Call the Chamber Today or Visit www.scottsvalleychamber.com Scotts Valley Times / April 2016/ 11

Scotts Valley Chamber News

Scotts Valley Hilton Remodeled!

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million dollar renovation. This includes all new guest rooms and suites, corridors, lobby, restaurant, lounge and event space.

Attitude” an elegant yet modern design that takes its’ inspiration from the Santa Cruz area and Central Coast vineyards.

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Using warm colors to represent the wine country and surrounding redwoods, while providing modern luxuries, the perfect hotel for business and leisure trav elers. Don’t forget that we’re a great place for locals to enjoy delicious food and tasty libations.

will be entertained by partaking in a Poker Run that allows for a fun way to redis cover the hotel, while enjoying networking opportunities. Each attendee will receive tegic locations throughout the hotel, which will allow you to see what’s new. The player(s) with the best hand will receive a

Thursday, April 21 at 5:30 p.m. – Attendees

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Three simple steps will get you started: 1. Spread mulch to retain moisture and prevent weeds.

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Scotts Valley Chamber News

Shared Ribbon Cutting

Grand Opening!

Small group and personal training, nutrition counseling, group fitness classes, suppor t groups, hikes, nutrition seminars, & 30 day group detoxes

oin the Scotts Valley Chamber of Com merce on April 14 as we celebrate the

When: Saturday, april 23, 2016 Where: Perfect Union 230-D Mt Hermon road

Gabriel Photography, Streetlight Images and This is going to be a party you won’t want to miss! This event is free of charge and open to the entire community. Bruno’s BBQ will be catering and there will be wine tasting Music Now contests and prizes.

Jesse Gabriel Photography and Streetlight Images

You’re invited to our

raphy and Streetlight Images is business

(by the Scotts Valley movie theater) Time: 11:30 am-4:30 pm What: We will be having fitness classes all day long for you to sample and try! face painting and kids classes all day, seminars and special incentives

Kid’s activities & kids classes all day long so parents can try classes!

To learn More about Perfect Union visit: ww w.per fec tuni o n.co

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in 2009, many are already familiar with his ability to read a crowd and for his vast

haven’t gone far. They have moved just three doors down from their former location and now share a studio with another husband and wife photography team, Celeste and

to create a warm, elegant and enthusiastic

businesses in one convenient location.

our Scotts Valley business community.

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Schedule an appointment:

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Price per person is as follows: 1-3 People = $35.00 per person 4-6 People = $30.00 per person 7-12 People = $25.00 per person Browse our History of Perfume wall, learn the different methods of fragrance extraction, then venture into our enchanting creation environment where a member of our staff will instruct you with the tools and knowledge necessary for a hands on fragrance creation experience.

Allow one to two hours for fragrance creation. Complimentary coffee/tea & snacks, complete instruction, and final fragrance created and named by you to take home!

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200 Technology Circle, Scotts Valley CA 95066 www.perfumersapprentice.com

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Scotts Valley Chamber News

Inaugural 82% Micro-Business Summit have nine or fewer employees, classifying

the April 22 conference at Cabrillo College VAPA Complex will feature a keynote speaker Kent Burnes on the topic of “Building Customer Relationships in a Techno Age, including expanding your market, increasing sales, maximizing The County, along with partners Central Coast Small Business Devel opment Center, Slingshot SV, and the

San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Com merce, wants to recognize the backbone of our local economy by holding an annual event that honors their spirit

“Santa Cruz County has a long tradition of incu bating vibrant,

Santa Cruz Skateboards, or even Plan Tickets are $49 and include admission to all sessions, as well as a welcome bag, breakfast, lunch and an evening food

including a PayPal Chip Card Reader, a custom app for your business, signage ser

vices, gift cards and more. Purchase tickets

Partners include Think Local First, Aptos Chamber of Commerce, Capitola Soquel Chamber of Commerce, Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce.

that employ the majority of our work force,” County Economic Development Coordinator Barbara Mason said. “This conference is intended to help those just starting out become the next Odwalla or

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Valley Club News

Kiwanis of the Valleys

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emerged victorious at the second annual Scotts Valley Rotary Trivia Chal lenge held at Bruno’s BBQ. The bottle of Dom Perignon e a r n e d through the victory was put to good use at our evening meeting on March 2. Members of team “Knok wanis” were overjoyed to earn bragging rights over more than a dozen other teams comprised of so many Rotary members!

April 2 has been designated as “K Day.” This is an annual day of international service, when Kiwanis Clubs throughout the world participate in local volunteer projects. Kiwanis of the Valleys will devote the day to maintenance and repairs at the Scotts Valley Senior Center.

The club is currently accepting appli cations for our 2 scholarships. All seniors at SV High, SLV High and PCS are eligible for the Mike Smith scholarship. Members same schools may apply for the Grabil scholarship.

Plans for this summer’s Music at Skypark concert series are nearly com plete. Members will soon be pounding the pavement to round up new business sponsors. Information is available on our club website: www.kiwanisofthe

invite you to join us.

Exchange Club of Scotts Valley he Exchange Club of Scotts Valley will be hosting Scotts Valley Police Chief

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rience with the majority of that time in a leadership role within the department.

He has often been referred to as a Renais sance Cop, due to his many layered artistic abilities (cartooning, landscape painting, writing, piano). Pulling from years of both artistic endeavors and law enforcement be giving a talk on “Cre ative Leadership.”

Come join us and learn some lessons from the Maestro himself.

Many Thanks to Lee Bess who last month, gave us a very informative update on the progress of the theater being built next to the library. Congratulations to Lee and all Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild supporters!

The Exchange Club of Scotts Valley is beginning to plan our Annual Blue and

Sponsorships from Local Businesses and Citizens help fund the event so that all

to enjoy a sociable hour with a speaker of local Interest.

Scotts Valley Host Lions Club cotts Valley Lions club held a very suc cessful Crab Cioppino

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would like to thank all the businesses and community members who or attended our event. Our membership increased this month. Dene B u s tichi and Gavin Cullen have joined Scotts input and participation.

Scotts Valley Lions Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at the Scotts Valley Senior Center at 6:30pm. On the fourth Tuesday of the month, we meet at Tony and Alba’s Restaurant at 6:30pm. If you want to know more about our organi zation or would like to attend, call Steve @

scottsvalleylion@ aol.com. Our website is svlions.org.

Scotts Valley Rotary Club ongratulations to our 2016 Trivia Cup winners who have the cup and bragging rights — Kiwanis of the Valleys!

Thanks to all who came out & see you next year.

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you know) can help, Contact: Charlene McIntyre, Rotariancharlene@gmail.com

Museum spoke to our club about Scotts Valley history and the future for a Scotts Valley museum.

Rotarian Bob Pagett was honored for his generosity to the Rotary Foundation.

Image Chair, discussed how we might improve our public image by getting the word out about the good works that our club does.

Scotts Valley Rotarians cooked and ruary 19 at the Scotts Valley Senior Center.

Lunch organizer Bill Holl prepared the pork tenderloin, and his wife made the key lime pie.

Rotary cooks (made the and servers were Maria Cherem, Tony Gian notti, Rosanna Herrera, Georgie Hildebrand, Birgit Berr, Patrizia Materassi, Bob Mazurek, Ralph Rauscher, Dick Scoppettone, Laureen Thanks to all the volunteers who about self!

no charge. If you would like to honor these Cruz Sunrise Rotarian gave us an update please let us know. All sponsors are rec ognized at the event. Please call Chris

The program is currently looking for Housing for inbound exchange student

Scotts Valley. Tickets on sale now at Brown Paper Tickets.

Submitted by Jim Melehan

VCUM Names Colly Gruczelak ‘Angel of the Year’

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luncheon honoring all Valley Churches United Missions’ volunteers was held on Sunday, March 13 at Scopazzi’s Restaurant in Boulder

years and she and her husband established a music scholarship for Cal Lutheran University, which has funded 30 students over the past 30 years. As Pres ident of Cal Lutheran’s Community Leaders Club, she planned events honoring Danny Thomas, President and Mrs. Reagan, and the President of Argentina.

Colly is the food writer for the Press Banner and was instrumental in setting up the very popular, now

presented to Colly Gruczelak to recognize her service as an intake worker and special events coordinator.

VCUM Executive Director Lynn Robinson cited

Tasting Under The Redwoods, held last August.

In addition to receiving the Angel Award, Colly’s accomplishments were noted in proclamations from visor Bruce McPherson, Assemblyman Mark Stone, Senator Bill Monning, and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo.

Colly, always active in community affairs, was she founded the Conejo Valley United Cerebral Palsy

near their six children and six grandchildren.

VCUM Executive Director Lynn Robinson (left) presents 2015 Angel of the Year Award to Colly Gruczelak. major appliances for clients in UCP homes. She served

Valley Churches United Missions is dependent on donations from the local community to provide supplemental food distribution, crisis rent/mortgage assistance, utility needs, educational supplies, disaster relief, and holiday projects to those in need. VCUM has served residents in

www.vcum.org.

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Community News

Recent Rainfall Affects Ground & Surface Water

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he heavy rainfall in the San Lorenzo Valley in recent weeks was a welcome experience, but it will take time to see how it will impact the groundwater resources

drawing more from its groundwater wells earlier in the year and for longer durations.

SLVWD Water Systems

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runs three separate water systems:

provide water to customers throughout the year. It did not end the drought.

Customers receive their water from groundwater, creek water or a combination of both sources, depending on where they live and the time of year. Between 40 and 60 percent of the drinking water for San Lorenzo Valley residents comes from groundwater, an amount that varies due

drought. As a result, the District has been

from between particles of sand and soil, much like sucking from a straw in a glass

of Scotts Valley around the Lockwood the water table slowly recovers.

These wells are in areas of sandy soil that are excellent for groundwater recharge when serves the South System is strained and it is important that customers in this area always use water wisely.

dry years, the water table drops deeper. For water table decline from approximately 340

Ben Lomond to north of Boulder Creek, gets its water from small creeks during the winter and spring, then shifts to mostly groundwater in the late summer and fall. from streams, mostly Fall Creek.

SLVWD Groundwater Wells

allow the District to use less groundwater, giving wells the chance to rest.

In recent years, however, overall creek

principal source of groundwater in the

operates three sets of wells east of the San Lorenzo River near Felton and Ben Lomond. As spring rains subside, more groundwater will be pumped from wells

increased pumping during the drought.

Recent storms have brought the

tomers in the future.

located in the mountains of northern Santa

which is about average for our area. Recov ering from the long drought period will take years of average rainfall for the water information, visit www.slvwd.com or www. .

“This endearing artist displayed a command of the Steinway—keys and scored the kind of mastery from which art gets its full measure,” noted Scott Mac Clelland, of Performing Arts Monterey Bay in his review of Chen’s recent Carmel performance. The Santa Cruz Symphony’s area Chen fans. His program includes Cop land’s Piano Variations, Ravel’s “Tombeau

Scotts Valley Photography Contest he Scotts Valley Arts Commission announces the third, annual,

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the fun by participating in a photographic

tography and Bay Photo are taking the lead in planning and sponsorship for the event, which will culminate in a juried show of winners at the Scotts Valley Library in the fall.

This is your opportunity to showcase both your creativity as a photographer and

“Tannhauser.” available at CabrilloVAPA.com.

encouraged to participate. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Competition details can be found, beginning

www.SVContest.com

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Featured Columnist

Dogs and Ticks Don’t Mix

By Tiffany Mitchener, DVM

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swollen, engorged tick on your dog’s body? A tick is more than a physical nuisance. It can transmit serious diseases to your dog as well. Therefore, you should know how to prevent tick infestations and disease transmission in your dog.

Tick Basics tick is a small parasite that attaches to a mammal for a blood meal. It is commonly found in tall grasses, plants in wooded areas, and leaf litter on the ground.

Looking for its next meal, a tick climbs on to a passing mammal. The tick is attracted to warmth, motion, and the carbon dioxide gas exhaled by mammals. Once on a host, a tick will attach itself by its mouth to the animal’s skin. The saliva of a tick can carry disease. This disease can be transmitted to the host animal through the blood meal.

It is important to note that a tick must be attached to its host for at least 24 hours before disease transmission can occur.

The tick life cycle consists of an adult

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larval stage, which develops to the nymph stage, then on to the adult. The nymph stage, in particular, is active in the spring and summer in Santa Cruz County. It can the size of a sesame seed! Unfortunately, the nymph stage can be responsible for disease transmission as well. According to Santa

can help determine if a patient has ever been exposed to a disease. If a positive result is obtained, then further testing may be necessary.

This helpful borne heartworm disease, as well as the and Anaplasma. If your dog is routinely exposed to ticks, then it is an excellent idea to have your dog screened annually with this test. In particular, if a dog has a known tick attachment, then it should be tested with a 4DX test one month after the tick bite. are zoonotic, meaning that humans can become infected, too.

It is important to note that humans must be bitten by the tick for disease trans mission.

An infected dog cannot directly transfer the disease to its human owner.

Tick Prevention emember that it takes approximately 24 hours of tick attachment for the tick to transfer disease to its host. Careful observation of your canine companion can

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your dog’s fur, feeling for small lumps.

Check for ticks carefully in crevices: toes, ears, armpits, under the tail, around the head, etc. Remember that the nymph stage

thing the size of a sesame seed! Maintaining your dog on a tick preventative recom mended by your veterinarian can be very helpful. These preventatives do not elim inate or repel ticks, in other words, ticks will still “catch a ride.” But the preventatives do keep ticks from latching on for a blood meal, which will prevent disease transmission.

If a tick is found attached on your important to minimize disease trans mission. Take your dog to the veterinarian if you are unsure how to remove a tick.

How do you reduce environ mental tick transmission? Do not walk your dog in high grasses or wooded country during tick season. Use a tick preventative recommended by your veterinarian on your dog. Keep shrubs and grasses closely clipped. Clean up leaves or other plant debris on your lawn. Limit plants around your dog’s play area and outdoor kennel. Prevent deer from entering your landscaped yard. Use wood chips or gravel to create a wildlife barrier. Finally, check your dog and yourself often for ticks after walking through tick infested country.

Seek medical attention when necessary.

Remember dogs and ticks don’t mix!

Courtesy of Capitola Veterinary Hospital

more likely to carry the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease than the adult ticks.

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serious in our canine companions.

Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, and Ana plasmosis are all found in Santa Cruz County. These diseases are spread by different tick species. Often an infected dog will develop vague clinical signs including lack of appetite, depression, lethargy, and a shifting leg lameness.

Occasionally, the dog will develop a fever. If possible, it is best to catch the disease in the early stages for successful course of antibiotics.

It is important to note that some dogs become infected but never develop clinical signs. screening tool, called a 4DX test, which Scotts Valley Times / April 2016/ 17

Community News

Tim Brauch Foundation Scholarship Recipient: Drayden Gardner

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Tim Brauch Foun dation Scholarship applications will be accepted through May

from the Tim Brauch Foundation to attend

an application at www. timbrauchfoundation. org or on their Facebook

old when he received the scholarship and he received it a second time the following year. Drayden has been skating as long as he can remember. He loves skateboarding because “there are no rules and you get to just be yourself.”

Drayden said he thinks the Tim Brauch Foundation is amazing because it allows kids like him to go to

page.

Tim Brauch Foun dation receives a $3,000 grant The Tim Brauch Foundation was awarded a grant by the Sara & Evan

the premier action sports training camp and facility in Tehachapi, California.

normally be able to go. He said that receiving the Tim Brauch Memorial schol arship has shown him that hard work pays back to his community.

All applicants are considered on a variety of factors: community service, an essay. The Tim Brauch Foundation

their local community.

Cindi Busenhart, Founder and Chair of the Tim Brauch Foundation, said the board asks scholarship recipients to volunteer because, “Giving back to the community is so important for many reasons. Vol unteering brings people together and is teamwork building. Most importantly understanding the needs around you helps build empathy and helps promote lead ership and diversity.”

dation, a private independent phi lanthropy foundation in San Francisco started by cofounder of Twitter, wife, Sara.

The proposal for this grant was written

by Aptos High School student and Tim Brauch Foundation junior board and assisted by Mount Madonna student, Izzy Thomas.

The grant writing was overseen by board member Tim The mission of the Tim Brauch Foundation is to create scholarship and leadership programs for kids who perseverance,

independence, creativity and integrity.

The Tim Brauch Foundation raises funds in a variety of ways.

The primary source is pro ceeds from two annual Tim B r a u c h Foundation Skateboard Con tests at the Lake Cunningham R e g i o n a l Skatepark in San the Tim Brauch

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Memorial Skate Park in Scotts Valley, CA. The organizers of the Tim Brauch Foun dation also hold an annual drive.

The majority of the funds raised are program, but the Tim Brauch Foundation has also been involved in other projects, such as helping to raise over $400,000 for the Tim Brauch Memorial Skatepark, which opened in Scotts Valley in 2004.

If you would like to donate to the Tim tions will go to support sending kids to

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Cafe with “Fixit Coaches” taking care of all my tire pump to be ready for spring bike riding.

Along with these popular services there’s a couple of new programs worth knowing about.

The Conference Room has now been opened up for both classes and onetime class that is happening on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:30. Be on the lookout for my “Playshop on Vision” – a short playful look at maintaining healthy eyesight throughout life complete with exercises and “insight” of what changes to expect as you age and how to take better care of your eyes.

It wouldn’t be Grey Bears without the famous bag lunch for volunteers program.

The delicious news is that Chef Poppy, who graduated from Tante Marie’s Cooking School in San Francisco then interned at La

Folie, is going to teach some classes. She was also a sous chef at Skywalker Ranch, George Lucas’s creative complex, and con ducted food presentations.

Bon Appetit Magazine raved about the luncheons she prepared and she was vision Show on Treasure Island where she cooked for cast and crew. A fun part of her career was styling and cooking for food scenes. Tess always welcomes volunteer “foodies” that like to cook.

Anyone with fun interests or hobbies that would like to develop a class is welcome to present a proposal.

Come out of winter hibernation and Avenue, or check out

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Community Calendar

San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce Community Calendar Friday April 22

Micro Business Summit Theater oin us on Friday, April Cabrillo College for talks and workshops led by representa tives of Google, Facebook, Paypal, eBay, and more. info@slvchamber.org to learn org

Thursday April 28

Scotts Valley & San Lorenzo Valley Chambers Joint Mixer

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Mixer at Roaring Camp. $10 Chamber Members and Chamber Members

Ongoing Events

CASA Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

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ASA empowers volunteers

children in foster care. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected.

More info www.casaofsantacruz.org or call

First Mondays in Watsonville Second Tuesdays in Capitola Third Wednesdays in Watsonville Third Thursdays

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atz Cancer Center, PAMF and Hospice of Santa Cruz County invite you to attend a Caregiver Support Group for those caring for someone with a serious illness. ill, it can be a challenge for the entire family. In this ongoing support group, we will share stories, learn tools for coping and receive support from people who care.

Cypress Health Santa Cruz April Massage Clinic

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o book a healing one hour massage from a student of

Mondays

St. Capitola

Community Water Forum

Business Debtors Anonymous

your voice and share it effec tively. Everyone is welcome!

Tuesdays and Sundays

PROFILE of Santa Cruz

Thursday May 26

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ome join a dynamic, supportive group of people at all levels of experience from beginners to more advanced.

PROFILE of Santa Cruz.

Second Wednesdays

Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

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ASA volunteer Advocates

specialized training. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected.

Sundays

First Baptist Church Bible Study

Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement Monthly Meeting St.

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his statewide group of retired men invites you to be our guest at our monthly luncheon.

Saturday May 28 Memorial Day Parade in Felton

10 a.m.-4 p.m. arade runs on Highway 9 from Henry Cowell State Park to Graham Hill Rd. A festival follows the parade at Covered Bridge Park on Graham Hill Road from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Announcements Nar-Anon Am I the only one who feels this way? fellowship of relatives and friends by someone else’s addiction. Three meetings are now being held in Santa Cruz County, on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. oursanity@aol.com Visit www.naranoncalifornia.org/ norcal/meetings for more info.

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he Business Expo is right around the corner and we

business! Mark your calendar and join us at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Reserve irst Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their bible your booth space today study and worship every Sunday. because your future customers will be looking for you at the Expo!

Sponsorship opportunities are available, so call the Chamber

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idden beach cleanup under the leadership of Save Our Shores

Sunday April 10

Santa Cruz Half Marathon and 10k/5k

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Tuesday April 26 Aptos Branch Sons in Retirement Luncheon

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ick Deutch will show slides and talking about the history and construction of Machu Piccu in Peru.

he Santa Cruz Half Marathon consists of a 13.1

a fine lunch and learn something taking vistas of the Pacific new from a top notch guest Coastline. speaker.

More info: www.firstwaveevents.com

Wednesday April 16 Save Our Shores Earth Day Celebration

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11 a.m.: Worship

Rio Del Mar Beach Cleanup

recovering from debting on one’s business.

Third Fridays in Aptos

Caregiver Support Group

Its free and it works. Last year it places 126 of its members in jobs, and we can help you too.

Ongoing workshops will cover Wednesdays resume writing, communication, Aptos Noon Toastmasters and interview skills.

Sunday May 8

32nd Annual Mother’s Day Run for Shelter 1301 Main Street, Watsonville ajaro Valley Shelter Services’ Benefit Fundraiser returns. First race starts at

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elebrate Earth Day with

Save Our Shores for educa tional beach and river cleanups Thursday May 12 throughout Santa Cruz and Business Luncheon Monterey County.

More info: www.saveourshores. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., org/earth-day Martinelli St, Watsonville ome and meet Congres

Wednesday April 16 Earth Day Santa Cruz

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Panetta and Casey Lucius at an informative forum on topics njoy live music, arts and crafts that will affect you and your booths, compost workshops, business. electric vehicle showcase, recycled fashion and more at this annual members/$40 non-members. event.

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Wednesday April 20 Vision Capitola

Jade Street Community Center ision Capitola is a grass roots community effort, gathering and recording com munity input to visualize the future of Capitola. Participate in person, online or by mail.

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at www.visioncapitola.com.

Thursday April 21 Business Expo

Arts and Entertainment

Announcements

brunch with a mimosa or lavender bubbles.

Saturday April 23 Sunday April 24

schedule of upcoming performers

Bowl for Kids’ Sake

att.net.

Friendship Put to Music!

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Adult Mixed Level Hip Hop

Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave.

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lasses every thursday night

Volunteers Needed for the Monterey Symphony

ome and dance for the love of movement and learn the principles of culture of contemporary hip hop. This class will awaken your inner attitude and dramatic choreography.

Monterey Symphony is Tmusicheseeking volunteers. If you love and want to be involved,

info visit www.ceodanceco.com

www.montereysymphony.org for more information.

Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante

Ongoing Events

Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Street Fair

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he “Original” Downtown

Second Monday each month

Stitchers By The Sea Meetings

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chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, holds regular meetings open to the public each

and check it out! Browse through a wide assortment of treasures including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage

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Tuesdays

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First Friday Art Tour

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Sunday April 24 Jazz on the Wharf

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wharf and soak up the smooth, solid jazz, perfect spring weather and boogie and swing while enjoying scenic views, shopping, dining and recreation.

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something fun and entertaining for the whole family.

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tionships in your life, but late in the month something threatens to break up one of those important

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) bandwagon. Problem is, your friends and family might be just a little tired of hearing about all of

could show the world what you’re capable of.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

Feeling a little disheartened as April begins? Disappointed that things aren’t working out the a lot going on underneath the surface as you move into the month, but you’re skimming along

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

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grown by our members and

secret’s safe with me!’ There are hazards in the road ahead as April comes to a close, but you’re ready to throw caution to the wind when it comes to pursuing your dreams.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Listening to other people talk about ‘the good old days’ puts you in a sentimental mood early the month. Do you really miss the way things used to be, or are you just unhappy with the way things your best choice near the end of the month, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still be yourself. Find a

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

although you happen to love a good bargaining session, you aren’t really in the mood to give moment when something miraculous happens near the end of the month, but when you look around to see if anyone else saw what you saw, there’s no one there.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

ideas and suggestions. Later in the month bring great days to embrace something new, like eating at a new in the month, and you’ll do just about anything for your best friend or close family member. Feeling taken

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Trying to have any original thoughts is challenging as the month begins since all you want to do is play follow the leader. The more often you’re able to come to your own conclusions,

t’s fun and easy to do! Friendship

Class takes place every Thursday

at the same time you don’t want to blow a chance at something you’ve been working toward for a

Monterey Bay Rose Society 36th Annual Rose Show

oin us every 2nd Saturday on the More info: www.aptoschamber.com gmail.com for more infornation Farm for free family activities.

Each month we select a new theme to highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, and dem have guest appearances from farm animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits,

a friend comes to you with a dilemma, but the truth is you could be in their very same position if

things easily at the end of the month, but the heart still wants what it wants. Very few people can have their cake and it eat too. How full is your plate?

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Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance

interested in lucid dreaming, these are perfect days to try it out or work on perfecting your method.

ts the 26th annual running of

rose varieties, of every color and njoy a fabulous lunch at Seascape Beach Resort while watching a local fashion show. This popular tunes. Come see our fun fashion soiree will also feature for those wanting to share their band for Free in Sunnyvale Every roses. Members will be available a trunk show with a dozen local to answer any and all of your rose 2nd Saturday on the Farm 11a.m.-3p.m., Ag History Project Presents by the Aptos Chamber

Thursdays

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Is there a good reason you’re being so stubborn as the month begins? At least give other people’s

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to ignore the bumps in the road as the month comes to a close, but chances are that you can’t just

Ducky Derby

eymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every month. Topics scholarship funds and local are presented in an entertaining

Dated Events

390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose

conventional (or conservative) one, their eyes will get wide and they’ll scratch their heads when

Saturday April 30 Science Sunday

he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute seymourcenter.ucsc.edu of Contemporary Arts event, snack bar available. First Tuesday managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The www.soquelsports.com and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local Wednesdays galleries.

Peninsula Banjo Band To find out where to participate Sunday April 10

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Sisters of Santa Cruz County. All proceeds from this event directly support youth mentoring services in this county.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

original artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot! his is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a wonderful meal from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango.

Private instruction and classes

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owl for Kids’ Sake is an annual

Your April Horoscope

Sundays

Piano Brunch at Zizzo’s Coffee & Wine Bar

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isten to live piano music at our piano bar while enjoying your

about family or close relationships, sisters, moms, grandmas, and trusted women friends are the best people to go to. Late April is a great time to start new traditions, especially if you’ve been looking to make a fresh start. It takes a while to form a new habit, so don’t be too hard on

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Libraries on the Ballot

By Bruce McPherson, Santa Cruz County Supervisor, 5th District

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Scotts Valley branches as well.

most county voters will get an oppor tunity to show that support by voting for Measure S, a library bond

allowing the library to host programs for younger children and for com munity events not easily hosted in the current cramped and poorly laid out space. Scotts Valley would get a new roof and an upgraded homework and tutoring area for teens. Live Oak would see a library annex at Shoreline Middle School and Branciforte would see

anta Cruz County voters have long been supportive of our public library system.

million to improve and expand library branches to provide additional space for popular com munity programs and overdue repairs to existing facilities. The

parcel every year for 30 years. thirds majority to pass.

The tax would provide upgrades and repairs at all 10 county branches, and would allow sought permanent branches, as well as remodel and renovate the aging downtown branch on Church Street.

owned land, replacing the outdated, cramped modular building currently in use. Felton residents, meanwhile, who have long fought for a fully functional library, will get one, to be built on donated land, replacing a

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library system, the bond measure will bring updates to the Aptos, Boulder Creek, La Selva Beach, Live

used library branch would get 3,000

restored.

Library directors also are committed to bringing modern technology to the system, which, with expanded meeting and study space, will provide services far beyond the lections that were once the primary function and purpose of public libraries. But in a digital world, so much more is possible.

Both the Santa Cruz City County sonville library are supported by city and county property and sales taxes, limited state funding, and private

county library system is governed the county and cities of Santa Cruz,

Capitola, and Scotts Valley. Oversight

ities for the system and is comprised of the county chief administrative managers repre senting Capitola, Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley. The new board suc

ganized, a new library advisory commission also was created that includes registered voters from the county and the three cities. The commission gives another level of accountability to library spending and projects. governance, and the compelling case libraries and remodel, renovate and repair others should give voters con bond measure will be spent well and spent wisely.

enable even more residents to use their public library system in even more ways. I urge a yes vote on Measure S, the library facilities initiative.

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GINGER Can Spice Up Your Life! inger (A201668) has blossomed since arriving at the shelter Feb. 3. She was very shy when at first, but with the care and attention of staff and volunteers, is feeling loved and much more com

small dogs, so she should continue to do well with other dogs, especially those of her size.

Ginger would probably do best in a home with responsible older children and she can still be nervous around new people. Training is strongly recommended to help this young girl form a bond with her new owner, teach her some basic commands, and build her confidence.

Ginger is a spayed female, brown short hair Chihuahua, about 2 years old.

To adopt your new friend, come to Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

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