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Fiddler on the Roof: A Strong Tradition Cabrillo Stage once again proved that it has one of the

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Inaugural Running Festival

NEW THIS YEAR! Seventeenth Annual Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival August 20 & 21

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he Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce is very excited to announce some new additions to this

Some of the new additions to this year’s festival include the Cops ‘N Rodders Car Show, flavored margaritas, ‘Bring Your Dog Day’, a human foosball court, more music and entertainment on three stages, and an

The Scotts Valley Sports Complex (SVSC) is proud to announce the inaugural “Scotts Valley Running Festival�, expanding on the ever-popular Bean Creek Run, which for years has benThe Festival will take place ceeds going toward the Scotts Full Story page 6

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Cover New This Year! – Seventeenth Annual Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer

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Community News Fiddler on the Roof: A Strong Tradition by Noel Smith Sports Complex

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Retire National Night Out Happening August 2 by Patrick Dimick Volunteers

9 Youth Skateboard Culture 10 The Recipes of Life: A Volunteer’s Journey

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Calendar of Upcoming Events 12 13 Taste of the Valley 14 Renewing Members

Featured Columnists Defensible Space and Hardening your Home by Mike Conrad Seniors in Action by CJ – Walking Adventure Group The Creative Life by Jessica Johnson – Interview with Gero Heine Book Bag by Robert Francis – Fiction Featuring Action, Adventure, and Suspense…

Fifth District Update by Bruce McPherson – Felton Library to Become Felton/San Lorenzo Valley Museum 3##!3 &EATURED 0ET s

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We are very excited this year to be Department to bring you the Cops ‘N Rodders Car Show! On Saturday of the Festival, we will have on display over special police K9 demonstration and a There will be several award winning wineries on hand pouring their best, th

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Hand crafted beer will be on tap form local breweries including, Steel Bonnet Brewery, Santa Cruz Mountain In addition, we will also be working Apprentice (aka the Flavor Apprentice) to offer special flavored margaritas!

We will have three stages of entertainment this year that will include acts from our local youth, dance troupes, martial arts demonstrations, as well as

schools and the Scotts Valley Educa-

Some of the musical acts this year include: the Sada Springs Jug Band, Back to Nowhere Band, Aftershock, the Leftovers, the Coffis Brothers, the Joint Chiefs, and the Coffee Zombie

This year’s festival truly has something for everyone and admission is totally free! We hope to see you there!

There will be prizes, contests and activities for all canines including a dog look-alike contest, a dog costume will also have a petting zoo and mini

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Fiddler on the Roof: A Strong Tradition

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this side of Broadway and a talent pool

They all have expectations of not looking for a future husband, but of having one assigned

sincere accolades for a Broadway-quality pro-

into Tradition as the three older daughters

Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof and

choices thereby colliding with the beliefs of

Based on Tevye and his Daughters (or Tevye the Dairyman) and other tales by Sholem Aleichem, this is a musical that both entertains and educates at extraordinary

are both uplifting and poignant culminating with the wedding of Tzeitel and Motel (Ryan Fish) to the moving music and lyrics of

abrillo Stage once again proved that

Anatevka with Tevye, a poor dairyman, his dents of this Jewish settlement all come alive with its music, philosophy, the clash of Tra-

world and its set of invading values and

If you haven’t experienced this tale of change and challenge performed live, you have the opportunity to see one of the best

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The story revolves around Tevye played

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His physical presence, singing and acting all combine to bring the depth and breadth that this part demands especially with the

didn’t meet each other until the day of their

Sound Designer William Latham

to The Creative Team deserves sincere accofriend said she saw the current Broadway – arranged marriages using the services of a Matchmaker (Yente, played by Alice

Based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special Broadway production of the show opened

The daughters — oldest to youngest — Tzeitel (Brenna Salmon), Hodel (Marina Hallin), Chava (Jennie Chapman), Shprintze

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Community News

Inaugural Running Festival: Sept. 17 and 18

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he Scotts Valley Sports Complex (SVSC) is proud to announce the inaugural “Scotts Valley Running Festival” (SVRF), expanding on the everpopular Bean Creek Run, which for years

The SVHS track is made of dirt, making it unusable for both practices and

SVHS has perpetual drainage issues when it rains, leading to closures, cancellation the Scotts Valley Sports Complex, a communitydriven campaign focused on raising complete stadium,

Soccer and lacrosse teams are unable to regularly host all of their home games due to poor drainage and limited seating forces spectators to stand or sit on the ground

the track

Falcon Club, which supports all SVHS

The Scotts Valley Running Festival is for the big race by running laps on the high school track, raising funds through pledges for the Scotts Valley

“The Scotts Valley Running Festival not only continues the legacy of the very popular Bean Creek Run, but expands on it to include a broader segment of our community,” said Julia Blanton, SVSC co-

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year to cover such essentials as coaching stipends,” said Nancy Franich, SVRF other fundraisers we hold throughout the year, will help us reach our annual goal of ensuring all our students have the opporA New Scotts Valley Sports Complex –

For more information, visit www.falconclub. org, www.svrunningfestival.com and www. supportsvsc.org.

the construction of a will not only serve our SVHS students, but our community at large, by providing access to a truly usable facility for today’s, and tomorrow’s, physical education students, runners, soccer, football and lacrosse continue to provide monetary support for

Scotts Valley Running Festival Events Saturday, September 17 efitting the Falcon Club, this event will take place on Saturday during the running event expo when participants are checking in for the weekend’s

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Through stunning redwoods, the somewhat hilly course will end on the SVHS track All events will take place at Scotts out more about the Running Festival, visit “As the all volunteer organization supporting after school athletics at SVHS,

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Cabrillo Foundation Director Melinda Silverstein to Retire APTOS — After leading the organiExecutive Director of The Cabrillo College Foundation announced that she will be retiring from the Cabrillo College Foundation “Melinda has been an incredible advocate for Cabrillo College in our community and will one of the most accomplished community college foundations in the nation and through her leadership of the Foundation, has provided millions of dollars in support to Cabrillo and our students each Melinda Silverstein year,” said Laurel Jones, Cabrillo College Silverstein began as Executive Director During her tenure, she has increased Founand facilitated the growth of the endowment

established the Cabrillo College Foundation organization, which provides direct support of nearly $3 Million each year to Cabrillo and “Melinda has been a long-time pillar of our community and has left a lasting legacy with the wonderful work she has done at the missed and we look forward to building upon her success,” said Stephen Snodgrass, Cabrillo “It has been a great honor and privilege to work with our generous community

I believe education is the best way we can support our society and I am proud to have been able to help so many students achieve

In accordance with the Foundation’s succession plan, the Cabrillo College Foundation Board enthusiastically approved promoting Eileen Hill, long-time Associate Director, as

“I am looking forward to my next had the pleasure of working closely with

A NEW DIRECTION I’m Rosanna Hererra. You may know me as the owner of Bruno’s.

It is truly a blessing to live, work and play in Scotts Valley. I believe we need a clear vision and plan for our city. My education, professional experience, and being a small business owner in Scotts Valley has positioned me well to take the next step by contributing further to our community.

I’m asking for your support on November 8.

Scotts Valley City Council Rosanna HERERRA

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Community News

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our neighborhood is invited to participate with many other neighborhoods across the country in celebration of National Night Out on: Tuesday evening, August 2, crime and drug prevention event that is sponsored nationally by the National Association of Town Watch and recognized locally by National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention -

of events ranging from small potlucks and borhood! National Night Out is for everyone! Register your event with the Santa Cruz County planning your event as soon

Service Center Sergeant assigned in your area, so a Deputy can stop by your event:

neighborhood spirit and police/community letting them know neighborhoods are neighborhoods Countywide are asked to turn on outside lights, lock their doors, and spend the evening outside with neighbors Neighborhoods will be hosting a variety

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Volunteers will be trained to interpret exhibits in the museum and outside at the tional training will prepare volunteers to assist with our Children’s EduVo l u n t e e r s will receive the opportunity to learn about local agricultural history, participate in the development of our Living History Farm with potential for historic costuming and living history demonstrations, and help in numerous ways during special events and more!

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The Recipes of Life: A Volunteer’s Journey S H recalls how they both quickly came to

ometimes an experience in life inspires

nearly a year, Denine spent four hours

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had one of those experiences toward

Their time together was well

spending time with him in the hospital,

so beautiful to see how Rita felt she was part of things again by directing me in the

her illness, Rita was a caterer and her favorite thing to do gressed, she lost sight in her left eye and the use of her left side making it dangerous

As she was helping to honor his end-oflife wishes, it became clearer that her interest

All types of volunteers are

time together helped Rita Our time together was a real gift for both

support and empower people who are dying and do what I can to improve their quality

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Denine Jones

With Denine’s support, Rita found

Each fall, Hospice of Santa Cruz County holds a Volunteer Visitor training where community members are trained to

would supervise me and tell me what years, in addition to being a nursing student at San Jose State, Denine is a Volunteer Visitor at Hospice of Santa Cruz

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Cinelux Grand Re-Opening / MultiChamber Mixer: Very Well Attended H undreds of attendees from itola has expanded the theater from three screens to eight auditoriums Commerce were on hand th to celebrate the Grand also added a new Café & Lounge Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting which features entrees, deserts, and Ceremony for the Cinelux movie Guests were treated to appetizers, beer and wine

Tuesday August 2 50th Anniversary Free Community BBQ & Scott House One Civic Center Drive

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present for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony as was honorary guests were also invited to stay guest, Byran Stow for a special screening of the new Gunsky, his manager Tom Cole, who had the honor We at the Scotts Valley wonderful evening! Thank you for of wielding the giant Chamber would like to thank and being such gracious hosts!

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This year is really special because we ment’s Cops ‘N Rodders on Saturday list your size when signing up! bringing awesome hot rods and classic

Department! Build a great team of volunteers!

Attention High-Schoolers! Get your Community Services Done the Fun Way festival wine or beer glass and a compli- – This festival brings our community For more team fun play a game of Human mentary tasting after their shift! together and helps raise money for the We believe the reason that anyone schools! life size foose-ball! volunteers for events like this is because All volunteers will receive: “Volunteers” page 12 they CARE about their community, they

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Scotts Valley Chamber News

Chamber Ambassador Spotlight

Jeanne Mulhern, Realtor

Mulhern & Gomes Real Estate Team at Keller Williams Realty

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hen asked why being an Ambassador with the Chamber was important to her, Jeanne’s response was “Through participation in several local community organizations and events, becoming an Ambassador and tions” arm of the Chamber gives me the opportunity to share and network with

other business owners so we all can grow

in an ever-changing market of inventory

to new and current business

grateful for the support of their “Raving Fans” who help them continue to grow

those services and educate new and current businesses about how the Chamber can be their advocate in the community in so many venues, seems like such a great way to continue to grow our Jeanne and her husband Mike, are REALTORS® with the Mulhern and Gomes Real Estate Team, along with their

Jeanne is a former board member of the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation, a member of “The Love Boat Team” for Relay For Life held in June of each year in Scotts Valley, has been Volunteer Coordinator for the Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival, and is currently involved with the promotion of the German Cultural Center Jeanne Mulhern can be reached

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I To those words Gibson at the Louden Center makes sure moving you take in

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Featured Columnist

Interview with Gero Heine

By Jessica Johnson

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have known Gero Heine since the was a new student

With his quick wit, good looks, and thick accent he was didn’t miss a beat and quickly became Gero Heine a true Mariner as he took up the sport of surfing and fell in love with the aquatic nature that sur-

My dad’s job brought my family here

After graduating, Gero went on to

Q. Are there other creatives in your family? Parents? Siblings?

My dad was very creative in a

that world to become an accomplished wildlife photographer and world traveler is an inspiring story of turning a passion into not only a successful business, but a Q. What brought you to Santa Cruz?

Being out and about — seeing the work of other artists at shows, or watching a nature show on TV — that brings whatever making/writing/creating?

In Germany I remember carving little

“artist”?

It took a long time. Maybe after ten Q. What is your daily routine?

I go to bed really late, and so my

work, emails, calls, deal with shipping, that

in the morning, then nap or scout in the

Q. Who are your creative idols? Why? Florian Schulz - I like his style. David

Q. What never fails to inspire you?

By the end of the show season I am I am on the water and the light is great, I feel reinvigorated, especially in the fall with the birds, the light, and the incoming Q. Do you have dry spells? What do you if you do?

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The Book Bag

By Robert Francis

Fiction Featuring Action, Adventure, and Suspense Those who have followed this excep-

The Black Widow

By Daniel Silva

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rt restorer, assassin and super spy Gabriel Allon must confront an adversary, his equal, in this electrifying thriller that stretches from the violent, terrorist bloodied streets of island of Santorini, Greece, Israel, and

After a detonated deadly car bomb ravages the French capital city and calls attention to a new terrorist network and its leader, a man known only as Saladin, Gabriel is charged with uncovering the shadowy Utilizing an Israeli agent to pose as a

more than admiration from appreciative viewers, Sarah doesn’t take the letters seriously until the ones signed by “M” begin to That troubling fact, coupled with the discovery of the remains of a body buried close to her beach house with her name

cializes in tracking down stalkers who pose assigned to Sarah’s case and he’s in for one of the most challenging investigations in

of the fans of his Inspector Banks have given it a “thumbs up,” others have not

The story begins when the novel’s heroine, a woman dubbed “Zoo” because she

There’s nothing humorous about this case or

cop you’ll want to accompany her on this the cast of a reality show taping a wil-

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Banks character is more interesting and the series’ Yorkshire setting is much more attractive than the author’s foray into the

destroy the extremist organization before it The Black Widow and her handler will embark on a hair-raising odyssey that will Saladin’s next terror spectacular will rival

International intrigue has been Daniel Silva’s forte and this latest novel illus-

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No Cure For Love

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what seems to be an open and closed case becomes rather complicated when another

procedural into some unexpected areas and will surprise even the most discerning On the personal front, Hanne is coping with a tragedy that will have a profound impact on her life and concerns the woman

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Community Calendar Summer in Santa Cruz 2016 Wednesdays

Capitola Twilight Concerts

Cats – Big Band/Jazz Blues http://www.cityofcapitola.org/ acc/page/twilight-concertsesplanade-park

Thursdays

Bargetto Winery’s Music Series

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Announcements

Nar-Anon Santa CruzGreater Bay Area (GBA) of Northern California

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hat is co-dependency?

What is enabling? What is this insanity? Am I the only one who feels this way?

Join Nar-Anon, world wide fellowship of relatives and friends of addicts who have been affected by someone else’s now being offered in our Santa Cruz GBA on Sundays and For meeting locations, please call our helpline at 831-291-5099 or contact saveyoursanity@aol.com.

Visit our Northern California website for meeting listings in our area and region: www.naranoncalifornia.org/norcal/meetings

Ongoing Events

Rock Rock’n Roll

Fridays

Beach Boardwalk Friday Nights

6:30 and 8:30 shows 2016 Concert Schedule

Weekdays

CASA Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

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santacruz.org or call (831) 761-2956 XT.102

First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., in Watsonville Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. in Capitola Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. in Watsonville Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m. in Santa Cruz Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m. in Aptos Mondays

Caregiver Support Group 12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Commercial Crossing, Santa Cruz

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a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who https://beachboardwalk.com/Concerts More info www.casaof

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by Alienated Grandparents

Wednesdays

Aptos Noon Toastmasters

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supportive group of people at all levels of experience from

Call (831) 688-5842 for more info

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org a national organization that provide information and We’re here to help you discover support to grandparents who feel alienated or estranged to their Everyone is welcome!

Follow us on Facebook: Facebook.

Questions: pat@invisiblegrand com/AptosNoonToastmasters or parent.com (831) 601-9195 more info: (831) 236-1171

Tuesdays

When a loved one is seriously ill, it can be a challenge for the support group, we will share stories, learn tools for coping and receive support from people

Second Wednesdays

Business Debtors Anonymous Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Monthly Meeting

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For more information: 831-4253272

You’ll meet kindred spirits, have new from a top notch guest

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

6 pm, 65 Nielson Street #121 Watsonville CA 95076 ASA volunteer Advocates County Grief Support Program.

(831) 430-3078

Grandparents Support Group 4:-5:30p.m.

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special advocates are everyday

1834 to RSVP & bring a friend!

Thursdays in August

Bargetto Winery’s Thursday Night Music Series 6 to 8 pm., Bargetto Winery, 3535

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a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been If you would like to participate

11 a.m.: Worship 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos irst Baptist Church of Aptos

116 Beach Drive

Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 and Hospice of Santa Cruz Street, Santa Cruz.

Jewell St. County invite you to attend a his statewide group of retired Caregiver Support Group for recovering from debting on men invites you to be our those caring for someone with a

ASA empowers volunteers to directly influence Second Mondays life-changing decisions affecting Invisible/Alienated appointed special advocates are

be a safe structured environment for sharing stories if you so choose, and learning healthy ways to deal with separation

Call (831) 475-2258 for more details.

of Invisible Grandparents: Sundays Leave a Legacy of Love Whether contact cita@casaofsantacruz.org First Baptist Church Bible Study You Can Be There or Not this will or (831) 761-2956 9:45 a.m: Bible Study

bible study and worship every

Overeaters Anonymous 9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz vereaters Anonymous is a

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for those who have a problem Visit www.santacruzoa.org for current times and locations of at (831) 429-7906.

Dated Events Saturday August 6

Inner Light Ministries’ HUGE 11th annual Elegant Treasures and Everyday Bargains Flea Market & Faire 8am-3pm, Inner Light Center,

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FREE Admittance!

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Sons In Retirement Luncheon

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Looking Ahead Saturday September 3 Wings Over Watonville

8am to 6pm, Watsonville Municipal Airport.

thru Sun. September 11 Santa Cruz Greek Fair

Sunday September 11 34th Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival

Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, Capitola Village

Wed. September 14 thru Sun. September 18 Santa Cruz County Fair

At the Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds, Watsonville

Monterey Bay Birding Festival Watsonville

Arts and Entertainment

Announcements

Your August Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

the last thing you feel like you want to do when you get going this fast, but it’s really important to slow

Friendship Put to Music!

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lasses every thursday night

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

at the New Hall, La Selva Beach

The little bothersome details don’t really get to you early in the month, because you’re too busy having

For more information call Sue

You love to be entertained mid-month, so plan ahead and get tickets to a movie, concert, or sporting

7053 or email at caller4u@att.net

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Volunteers Needed for the Monterey Symphony

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You’re a creative thinker and an excellent code decipherer early in the month, so don’t be surKuumbwa Jazz Center

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music and want to be involved,

consumed with all kinds of conspiracy theories and cold crime cases in the middle of August,

Class takes place every Thursday Center at the Santa Cruz County Night at our new home in La Selva Fairgrounds oin us every 2nd Saturday on the

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Ongoing Events Second Monday each month

Each month we select a new theme Sunday August 7 right on Estrella) to highlight historical agriculture Sunday Art & Music at the Beach For more information, contact Sue with games, activities, and dem2-4 p.m., Capitola Esplanade Park Stage 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@ have guest appearances from farm att.net. animals like llamas, draft horses, Capitola at the Art & Music sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, at the Beach with Jazz musician

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Stitchers By The Sea Meetings Last Thursdays each month 7 p.m., Volunteer Center of Santa Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Cruz, 1740 17th Ave., Santa Cruz Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante

95062 titchers-by-the-Sea, the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, holds regular meetings open to the public each

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4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante,

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his is a night for true “Social

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6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, tango dance to music from the 150 Jewell St. osted by Soquel Sports Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more information, call Michael (831) 239-2247.

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Capitola Twilight Concert Series 6-8 pm, Esplanade Park

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Peninsula Banjo Band 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose orty-seven years of performing in the Bay

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Come see our band for Free in Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org

Thursdays

Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance

Presented by the Capitola Art &

meal from the Star Bene Argentine 9:00am-4:00pm, Lincoln St. Menu, (or their well known italian

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and check it out! Browse through a wide assortment of treasures including books and photographs,

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Music at Skypark

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8 p.m., Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar Street # 2, Santa Cruz, CA he show will feature a dozen Indian and Indian American comedians and one Caribbean

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To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.)

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

3rd Annual Desi Comedy Fest

9 countries (US, UK, Canada, and ceramic collectibles, vintage Australia, Bangladesh, India, Fridays hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, original FREE Bands on the Beach artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot! Arab Emirates) and diverse ethnic 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Santa Cruz For more info, please contact us at Bangladeshi, Afghani, Iranian, Beach Boardwalk (831) 476-6940 or visit us on ach Friday the Santa Cruz Facebook.

Desi (pronounced “THEY-see”) Beach Boardwalk puts on two is a term for the cultures and free concerts on the Boardwalk Third Sunday of Every Month products of the Indian subconScience Sunday tinent or South Asia and their Visit https://beachboardwalk.com/ diaspora, derived from the Ancient Concerts for full schedule.

Santa Cruz, 95060 Sanskrit (desa or deshi), meaning eymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public include India, Bangladesh, First Fridays each month lecture from a marine scientist First Friday Art Tour the third Sunday of every he First Friday Art Tour is a Visit http://www.desicomedyfest.

Santa Cruz Institute of Conan entertaining and easycom for more information. temporary Arts event, managed in to-understand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and year-round and illuminates some Science Sunday does not meet of the most talented local artists in December. For more info visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Local artists display their work and live music is featured on the

Second Sundays Each Month Cultural Commission

Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Street Fair

are right around the corner, there’s no excuse for not getting together, but long-distance planning

or not it even happened, or it could be so earth-shattering and profound that you can’t help but

something fun and entertaining for Check our website and Facebook page for more details. FREE

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Aries (March 21-April 20) anyway, but when you follow your heart, there’s no telling what you might say or who you might say -

Taurus (April 21-May 21) their eyebrows? A strong sense of protectiveness comes over you in the middle of August, and if the last days of the month, and while it would build character to stand there and face up to what’s

Gemini (May 22-June 21) boundaries in a close relationship could get crossed mid-month, leaving you to wonder ‘where should we go from here?’ Explore the romantic possibilities of being together if you don’t have

Cancer (June 22-July 22) can’t tap into your intuition like this all the time; you could work for the FBI as a psychic or some-

Sunday Art & Music at the Beach 2-4 p.m., Capitola Esplanade Park Stage

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Capitola at the Art & Music at the Beach with Reggae/Roots/ Dub musicians Simple Creation at

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

their work and live music is Presented by the Capitola Art & Cultural Commission

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Felton Library to Become Felton/ San Lorenzo Valley Museum

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While beloved, the Felton library use has outgrown

church, this beloved part of Felton life, will become the newest – and oldest

the lack of parking, disabled access, homework areas, meeting rooms, and adequate shelving cannot be corrected in a building with historic landmark

Directors for the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, Felton Library Friends, and trustees of the Belardi Trust met for preliminary discussions for a new museum, once the new Felton memorandum of understanding of

Expanding the building has been

The old church was purchased intent of dismantling the structure At the same time, the Felton Branch of looking to move out of a room in the The local community developed a plan to not only save the old church building but also establish a larger library in town by moving the church building to a vacant spot on the old for purchasing the building were killed in an auto accident in August

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New Felton Branch Assured unding for a new Felton Library was assured with the passage of

will be built down the street in the Verutti building, whose family donated a portion of the 2-acre parcel

and Dimensions Educational Research Foundation, have designed outdoor spaces throughout the United States

Felton to help county parks, library representatives, San Lorenzo Valley Water District, and Felton Library Friends to envision a Nature Explore

now updating plans and reports to process will be followed by reviews

Bull Creek Restoration hile we wait for the completion of the planning process, there

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building, it was also a redwood church constructed in a traditional, thriving, with exhibits that include logging and mill camps, local early schools, vignettes of Victorian life, local pioneer biographies and exhibits that rotate several times a

site to the community as a memorial Memorial

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trunks that can be checked out, featuring historical school, home, and

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trust grants the use of the building “to have and to hold, as long as it shall be used exclusively for a public library and/or public meeting place

Corps volunteers to return to San Lorenzo Valley this fall to begin work on restoring this beautiful riparian District is also interested in restoring their area, which will create a con-

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Lisa Robinson, president of the San Lorenzo Valley Museum and an author of local history books, is excited about the opportunity of connecting San Lorenzo Valley students to the museum and anticipates that the Felton museum site might house

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development of the northwest corner into an area for children to explore nature through art, building, Nature Explore, a collaborative program of Arbor Day Foundation

I am very excited about this perfect opportunity — the use of another historic building to house

am pleased that the Belardi Trust directors, Felton Library Friends and San Lorenzo Valley Museum

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rently, but he will be back in town in the

Q. What is the best advice you have been given about being an artist/creator/ maker?

To treat this as a business. I am a business guy and you get out what you high or the lows too low, but to keep it Q. What is the biggest myth about creativity?

That it is all fun in the sun. It’s a -

Gero is also part of the Open Studios

Raised in Aptos, Jessica Johnson is a freelance writer, author and blogger dedicated to helping others embrace their creative lives. Read more about her journey as a writer at www.vinegarandvanilla. creative suggestions to her at jessica@ vinegarandvanilla.com

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Take a walk with Thumbelina eed a new friend for a hike in the woods or beach outing?

a call the men’s a pandemic strikes and the controlled reality situation switches over to one that

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You’ll have an up close and personal ringside seat as Zoo attempts to deal with a fearsome alteration in events as she is now that has been altered beyond anything she Taking a shot at the rash of reality TV

Thumbelina is a spayed female, Shiba Inu and Chihuahua mix, To adopt your new friend, come to Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has two full-service, open-admission shelters: Santa Cruz Location Watsonville Location

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New Performing Arts Center under Constructrion

One of the First in the County to adopt Green Building Standards

Safest city in our County Spearheaded and created Community Garden

Lifelong Scotts Valley Resident

12 years of balanced budgets

New 13,000 sqft Library

“I am running for Scotts Valley City Council so that we can keep our community a great place to live, work and raise families. As your past Mayor, it has been important to me to keep Scotts Valley safe, clean and fiscally sound. As a lifelong resident of Scotts Valley, I have seen many changes but Scotts Valley’s character has never changed and I want to keep it that way. As a business owner in Scotts Valley, I recognize the needs of our business community and the importance of a strong, vibrant economy.

Help me continue the great work we have done keeping Scotts Valley Scotts Valley.” –Dene Bustichi

“Don’t let outside influences change our City.”

PARTIAL LIST OF ENDORSERS Bruce McPherson – Santa Cruz County 5th District Supervisor Chuck Fetter – Historical Society Eric Taylor – Historical Society Jane Armstrong – Scotts Valley Fire Board Mike Keogh – Former Scotts Valley Man of the Year Bill Kassis – Former Scotts Valley Water Board Jun Lee – Former Scotts Valley City Councilman Chris Perri – Scotts Valley Water Board Gerry Pittenger – Former Scotts Valley Police Chief Jim Reed – Scotts Valley City Council Member Steve Walpole – Former Scotts Valley Police Chief Fred Zanotto – Former Scotts Valley Man of the Year Steve Horlock – Scotts Valley Planning Commissioner Kurt Meyer – Branciforte Fire Board Danny Reber –Scotts Valley Water District Board President Pam Smith – Parks & Recreation Commission Art Smith – Scotts Valley Fire Board Robert Aldana – Former Scotts Valley Man of the Year Joe Perry – Former Scotts Valley Mayor Chuck Maffia – Former Scotts Valley Man of the Year Lynn Robinson – Former Santa Cruz Mayor Bruce Scott – Former Scotts Valley Fire Chief Cliff Barrett – Former Scotts Valley City Councilman Sheryl Ainsworth – Former Scotts Valley City Councilwoman Ed Bottorff – Mayor City of Capitola Mike Termini – Capitola City Councilman Chuck Comstock – Former City of Scotts Valley Manager

Konrad and Lisa Baumert Rudy Cabigas Tony Giannotti Bob Haight Richard and Charlene Maxwell Greg Cox Margaret Marigonda Patrick Marigonda Peter Marigonda John & Berna Bruzzone Millie Bustichi Al & Mary Telles Aaron Hinde Jackie Keogh Robert Bucci Corky Roberson Al Frischmann Nick Mannina Bill Brooks John & Greta Abbot David Bergman Josh Breeden Dave Bustichi Eugene Bustichi Marc Winquist Kathy Mitchell Wayne Negro

Giovanni Bustichi Ed & Kelly Gladder Gavin and Linda Cullen Josh Simpson Corbett Wright Jennifer Ralston John Ralston Gene & Gloria Billings Byron and Rebecca Finney Mike & Kelly Weaver Harvey & Irene Bustichi Tim & Judy Morgan John & Catherine Stevens Marvin Del Chiaro Marlyn Bergman Sue Bullock Dennis & Doreen Wootten Robert White Val & Thuy Rebhahn Steve & Sandra Brown James & Patricia Melehan Dennis Murphy Sandra Walpole Randy Parker John Stevens Don Dumller Greg Cox

Terry Guy Molly Imwalle Joe & Karen Perry Walsh Chuck Fetter John & Nancy Franich Randy Fujishin William Smallman JIA Tellas Kevin & Cherie Anderson Gine Johnson Harmel & Neelu Sangha Song & Yi-Ping Huang Dom Passanisi Max Ebrahimian Ian & Ruth Simpson Neil & Janis Clendon John Yost Chris Ow Melody Russell Judy Ow Dave Duell Linda Kilm Jennifer Isola Brad Hartlay Stephen Hoversten Mildred Vogler

Karrie Bobby David & Audrey Payne Mary Joe Gieso Pete Cullen Randy & Robyn Slater Carolyn Dugger Guy & Lori Collins Don Murray Lisa Bustichi Wendy Hillan Monica Aldana Teri Taylor Mike Smith Lynn Bridges Frank & Laura Hernandez Buck & Linda Harris

WORKING ON THE FUTURE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER