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Fifth District Update By Bruce McPherson, Santa Cruz County Supervisor 5th District Cost of Storm Damage he most recent storms have pushed damages in the County up to $40 million in damage to our local roads and infrastructure, causing some of the most
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Local Sports Valley High Schools Scoreboard
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Calendar of Upcoming Events 12 March Events Calendar 13
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Cover Story “McPherson” from page 1 State & Federal Emergency Funds
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ration for the January storm events and has requested assistance through
contributing writers Noel Smith, Camisa Composti, Bruce McPherson, Jay Peters, Edita McQuary, Pam Hudson
could provide additional funding for the
Noel Smith
layout Michael Oppenheimer, Kevin Markley, Liz Senteney graphic artists Michael Oppenheimer, Kevin Markley, Liz Senteney
Under the current funding approvals, this would mean that more funding would be available for roads deemed “federal
photography Michael Oppenheimer, Kevin Markley, Brad Hagenking website Michael Oppenheimer, Camisa Composti production coordinator Liz Senteney advertising sales Don Beaumont, Louisa Sandman Jay Peters office coordinator Cathe Race distribution Bill Pooley, Annabelle Balcazar
federal representatives to get assistance for these funds available for the December Funding Gaps state and federal legislative delegations for funding for damages sustained in lowed up with a major disaster declaration for the state, including Santa Cruz County, triggering the release of Federal funds to help communities recover for damage that funding is available for public facilities and roads, including utilities, centers and others that provide essential governmental
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private roads and private properties that have been damaged are not available for -
use of transportation impact fees, Measure
the recent storm damage has caused
district we had days where people were
as planned capital improvements - road
prevented all ability to travel sections of these storms have caused situations that With the emergency declaration providing up to 75 percent of the funding needed for certain roads, this leaves a multi-million dollar gap of funding for
at the condition of our local roads in
If you have potholes that need attention, please use the Citizen Connect mobile app through the County or the Public Works page to report directly – http://www.dpw.co.santacruz.ca.us/ReportProblem.aspx - this helps us inventory them and work with Public Works
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Community News
Santa Cruz County Veterans’ Job Fair A re you a VETERAN searching for a Job? Are you a spouse of a Veteran, or family of a Veteran, or Friend of a Veteran? This Job Fair is for YOU!
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Community News
TPG’s 17th Annual Poetry Contest Winners T You are the Love of my life
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has provides an opportunity for us to reward four poets in our county
Robert Kincheloe of Aptos for the Aptos
Paula Hill of Santa Cruz for the Capitola
For my husband.
2016 Poetry Contest Winner for Over 30 Years of Marriage Roy Verley of Aptos
our winners this year were men with one celebrating over 30 years of marriage, and the other the joy of love here on the Central nesses for providing our winners the
2016 Poetry Contest Winner for the Scotts Valley Times Mary Marasco of Scotts Valley
Married seventeen now, years of fun and bliss Raised em up - Melina, Kyle and Chris Country living, our house a doublewide Chores, dust and heat, you never cried Your easy smile, your gentle style,
For the Scotts Valley Times, Dinner To My VAlENTiNE
Lovin so dear even in sleep
Your loving grace, your warm embrace Just made my heart rejoice!
30 Years of Marriage, Dinner at SeaOf worry or regret,
And the Winners are… Mary Marasco of Scotts Valley for the
Roy Verley of Aptos for Celebrating Over
The light in your eyes The ease in your laugh
We overcame the obstacles As only fortunate lovers do We believed in our feelings Knew our love was true The light in your eyes The ease in your laugh
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Community News
The Lion in Winter … in Ben Lomond! M ountain Community Theater is proud to present the acclaimed play The Lion in Winter by,
The time is Christmas, 1183, and the place is the
Richard insists that he will become King because he is the formance on Friday, March 17 is Community Night,
middle son, feels unappreciated, with no chance at all of
an Academy Award for his adaptation of the play for the The show is directed by MCT veteran Wendy actors we are proud to present to MCT audiences for the
Mountain Community Theater (MCT) is the longestrunning community theater in Santa Cruz County, started in organization that relies on support from its performances, season subscribers, and royalties from its own company-created script, “Miracle,” visit https://mctshows.org/our-miracle/.
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San Lorenzo River Symposium to Focus on Flow
California Natural Resources Secretary John Laird to Serve as Keynote Speaker SANTA CRUz — The third annual State of the San Lorenzo River Sym-
Nelson Community Center multipurpose Water Department, the County of Santa Cruz, the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz, the Coastal Watershed Council and the San Lorenzo Valley
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Community News
Lehrer tribute returns to Kuumbwa Jazz T he fourth annual celebration of the life and songs of Jazz stage in downtown Santa Cruz on the eve of
Rich honoree and preeminent comedic chanteuse formerly tival organizer recently returning from a tour of Europe
and “The Age of Aquarius,” periodically get lost in a sea Rich honoree Joe Ferrara, local opera and country singer musical and comedic performers come together each band The Lehrermen, vocalist and arranger Steve Wilson,
logue of luscious rhymes, poignant satire, lyrical lists,
short- and long-named percussionist Olaf Schiappacasse, instrumentalist Jon Nordgren, the one-man duo -
rience that draws them uncontrollably from San Francisco,
Lori Rivera and Kylan deGhetaldi perform Tom Lehrer’s “Masochism Tango” during Viva La Lehrer II. They will return to the Kuumbwa Jazz stage April 8 for two shows of the fourth annual celebration of the life and songs of Tom Lehrer. -
with a short intermission and even more Lehrer than
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Advance tickets for both shows are $26 available through VivaLaLehrer.com or by calling 1-800-838-3006. Tickets at the door will be $30, but none of those are expected to be available.
CALL FOR ARTISTS!
Now Accepting Applications for Art Wine & Beer Fest! 2017 Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Fest on August 19 & 20
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he Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Scotts Valley Arts Commission the majestic coastal redwood mountains — this festival truly has something for are providing opportunities everyone! And, because this is our
95 Mt Hermon Road Single Booth Double Booth *non-refundable jury fee
All accepted Artists receive a compliFor more information: www.SVArtFest. mosaics, sculpture, jewelry, apparel, and hand- mentary personal artist website page on com – Like us: facebook.com/ScottsValleyArtandWineFestival. Contact: Jeanette Larkin, Festival Chairperson at svartwinebeer@gmail.com 2017 Artist Registration Fees: The Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival / Cops local SC County Residents & Rodders Show is hosted by the Scotts Valley Chamber Single Booth This two-day festival is the signature Double Booth
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drive your growth and Ambassadors and Committee Chairs that can be a conduit for you to our business community
Each business owner will be given an opportunity Thursday, March 9 at to present a 3-minute com- Janet Janssen 2 Civic Center Dr., Scotts Valley, Noon -1:30 and services that the Scotts Valley Chamber has launched to
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Series 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting – Grand Opening! 5:30-7:00 p.m.
culinary creations to delight your
items from mediums that include painting,
Thursday March 9
Thursday March 23
elements to our festival, two stages — many areas of music and other entertainment and the enormous
of 10K last year due to the wellreceived addition of the Cops & Rodders Car Show on Saturday and the Dog Day Sunday! Now in its 18th year this juried show features
Calendar of Upcoming Events
About the Presenter Janet Janssen, Scotts Valley Chamber Board of Directors, Membership Committee Chair, Chamber Ambassador, Business Owner JJ Services Coaching and Consulting Services. Janet Janssen is a dedicated
public servant, community educator and creative talent whose mission is to assist individuals, organizations, and communities to achieve their desired goals. Her long-term career in business and public relations has given her a fiscally and psychologically sound foundation for her highly professional interventions. She maintains this “results oriented” approach in her work as an educator. www.janetjanssen.com
Thursday April 13 Cutting – Grand Opening! 5:30-7:00pm
UCSC Scotts Valley Center 100 Enterprise Way
Thursday April 27 & SLV Chambers of Commerce 5:30-7:00 p.m. Hallcrest Vineyards 379 Felton Empire Road
Saturday May 25 Mixer 5:30-7:00 p.m. Village Shopping Center
Thursday July 13 Art Wine & Beer 6 – 8 p.m. tentative
Have a Safe St. Patrick’s Day! Scotts Valley Times / March 2017/ 11
Scotts Valley Chamber News
Dual Ribbon Cutting Networking Mixer
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special dual ribbon cutting ceremony
will be on hand for demonstrations and
community! and operated business, is located at the
proud to provide a neighborhood friendly environment while providing authentic
They have something for everyone
bar as well as drive-thru service for your
free childcare, full service bathrooms, a year! All memberships include a compli-
can use the drive-thru to get a delicious
boast having the best rates in town and
Scotts Valley High School March Events Calendar SVHS’ Annual Culture week Feb. 27 thru March 3 learn about the cultures of various
activities as well as an assembly
night to showcase student talent in musical performances to dances to night full of entertainment! Battle of the Bands week lunchtime
Cabaret Night
performances
from
March 16
bands will perform outside at this event, weather permitting, and games for the community to enjoy!
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Scotts Valley Chamber News
‘Kissed by an Angel Winery’ Ribbon Cutting Celebrated by the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Story and Photo By Jay Peters
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cutting ceremony for one of the newest chamber members, Kissed by an
some incredible wines to those who
a happy and rowdy group of about 50 Chamber members who came to celebrate
made with grapes from our local mountains has proven to be a great hit with the
The event also featured a photo booth
Kissed by an Angel Winery was founded by Lisa and Larry to honor their daughter Amanda, who passed away in
large crowd showed up Thursday,
and on hand with tunes to enhance the
The hosts for the event were Larry
proceeds from the sale of their wines to dation had granted Amanda her wish as sample the wines and meet the owners,
wine with his grandfather in San Fran-
show and provided an unforgettable delicious wines by the bottle, case, or you can join their wine club to sample the full variety of the wines being produced by the
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Scotts Valley Chamber News
Monterey Coast Preparatory Casino Night M its upcoming 3rd Annual “Casino Night” fun-
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year in the city of Scotts Valley and has developed sigencourage attendees to embrace their inner “Highroller” augment and enhance programs and activities for the students as well as helping defray some of the costs of For information regarding tickets or sponsorship you can provides a safe and comforting environment designed -
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SCOTTS VALLEY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT A Family Run, Full Service Company
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and writes letters of recommendation
eanne Jensen Shada was a teacher in San Jose and Scotts Valley for twenty-three years before she retired from teaching
teacher qualities of intelligence, creativity, and perseverance transferred very well
commercial properties including singlefamily homes, multi-family homes,
aging properties and named her company
apartment buildings, townhouses, and condominiums throughout Santa
Eventually the business name was -
has also sold millions of dollars of real is
Karen Cooney, who was also a teacher,
For over twenty years, Jeanne has been married to Wayne Shada, a retired teacher,
a
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however, some owners live on or near the property but prefer to have a professional company handle the many details of management and legalities involved in
As an involved community member, [Shada] and several other people started the annual Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival sixteen years ago. She has recently re-joined the Board of Directors of the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce.
service business including advertising the available rentals, interviewing prospective tenants and selling rentals when owners decide
rience in the business, Jeanne has relationservice providers and vendors that assure that repairs can be
Jeanne belongs to a number of local, state, and national real estate organiza-
Jeanne Jensen Shada
As an involved community member, she and several other people started the annual Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival as a Commissioner of the Scotts Valley Arts
manages
and
sells
residential
and
inspects and repairs properties, handles tenant problems, returns security deposits, interests was the Sister City relationship between Scotts Valley and Nichinan-Cho, Japan, which she and Wayne promoted for of the Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz County and will return to Norway this summer to
at her business and has volunteered in the community, Jeanne says she is somewhat surprised at how successful she and her
had two professional careers and have derived much satisfaction and pleasure in my community activities, the most rewarding part of my life has been my
Scotts Valley Property Management is
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re you hanging onto heirlooms, greeting cards, photos and chil-
to pare down, live minimally and reduce sentimental items, the tone changes dra-
onto an inherited item because you feel guilty giving it away, consider the “gift of giving and giving� donation option whereby you donate it to a charitable resale shop, someone who truly loves the piece snatches it up,
moments in our lives, but whether digital or printed, the
a hole in the corner of each photo, feed them onto a hinged metal ring, and leave
would have preferred that option more photos of each one using my mobile phone, -
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left empty from infrequent visits with her large possessions, whereas my local family members each chose a few things that truly mattered to us, and to this day continually remind us of the cherished times we spent 16 / March 2017 / Scotts Valley Times
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tions over the past seven years,” according Charter School Grad Night Fundraiser Wine & Chocolate Tasting, FElToN — Everyone is invited to join us at the 7th Annual San Lorenzo Valley High school and Charter School
Public Meetings on Draft Plan for oil and Gas leasing in Central California MARiNA —
Mountain Faire is also recognized for superior-quality juried arts and crafts, great food, local beer and wines and special
and Chocolate Fundraiser, Saturday, March
meetings in March to gather comments Amendment and Draft Environmental
Community News
cians through the Mueller Scholarship The scholarship assists needy and deserving children for private music lessons and tuition for youth performance ensembles and music phony is proud to use this opportunity to help educate and
Enjoy small bites, wine a silent auction and a Meetings: – California State University
questions about this event, please email
The plan addresses oil and gas leasing and development on 793,000 acres of federal mineral estate for Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Merced, Monterey, San
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Scholarship opportunity for Music Students
Santa Cruz Symphony, 307 Church St.
is able to support aspiring young musi-
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Business Profile
Fitness and Nutrition By Edita McQuary
J fourth year and strives to help clients attain
a degree in psychology, seven years ago Jennifer found herself bed-ridden with a a medical billing specialist at a large family rheumatologist and she also had a family
needed to change her life – her diet and her mindset in order to get well, she quit binge eating, cut out sugar, and began preparing
joint pain was gone, and she felt better
Tinkerbell Race (from left): Lauren Lambert, Terra Brooks, April Lambert, Jennifer Hardwick, Courtney Schmitt, Gretchen Schmitt, Darci Morris, Davene Ballantine, Megan Morris, Allie Morris, and Andie Morris. mostly from nearby Scotts Valley Middle Jennifer sees each client as a unique
them to change their diet and lifestyle and
elementary school teacher, was thrilled when one of her girl students who was very shy when she started training, gained -
in that they provide an opportunity for members to join in various races – some participated in the Santa Cruz Triathlon,
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with the National Academy of Sports
are limited to eight to 10 people, most are women, however, some men, mostly hus-
giving to New Year Mile-A- Day Chal-
on becoming a personal trainer, from his being on the Scotts Valley High School
the online course and passed the procSince Jennifer also wanted to be a Holistic
daughter Caitlyn Verduzco, and Tyler Stow, also a Scotts Valley High School
people motivated through the holidays in which people are
informational and well-organized website, lists the Fitness and Nutrition
of one mile every day
“There is no ‘lifetime Jennifer, “we do not
Jennifer Hardwick Working Out
To celebrate their success, the partici-
each person at the end of their course to see Each of the ten instructors is nationally
Perfect Union Instructors (from left): Renee Allen, Yoga instructor, Sarah Santich, Barre and Zumba instructor, Jennifer Hardwick, Allison Pfeffercorn, Bootcamp Instructor, Darci Morris, and Spin Instructor.
improving her or his health
Perfect Union is located at 230 Mt. Hermon Road, Suite D, Scotts Valley, CA fectunion@perfectunion.co and website: http:// perfectunion.co Scotts Valley Times / March 2017/ 19
Community Calendar San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce Calendar
in our area and region: www. naranoncalifornia.org/norcal/ meetings
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a Legacy of Love Whether You
Ongoing Events
have a lifetime of impact for a a safe structured environment for child who has been abused or Thursday March 9 sharing stories if you so choose, SLV Chamber Networking and learning healthy ways to deal If you would like to participate Weekdays in the next Advocate training Mixer 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Ben Lomond CASA Orientations to Become Co-sponsored by Alienated contact cita@casaofsantacruz. Baking Company, 9280 Hwy 9, Advocates for Children org or (831) 761-2956 ASA empowers volunteers Ben Lomond earn more about the SLV to directly influence lifezation that provide information Wednesdays changing decisions affecting and support to grandparents who Insight Meditation feel alienated or estranged to their 12pm-1:15pm, Pacific Cultural Enjoy delicious appetizers and appointed special advocates Center 1307 Seabright Ave. are everyday people that, with Questions: pat@invisiblegrand parent.com (831) 601-9195 Meditation teacher Carla Fridays Cost: $5 / Current and incoming have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or Drop-in Grief Support Chamber members / $8 nonTuesdays every Wednesday it is open to 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz members. More info at www. Business Debtors Anonymous slvchamber.org More info www.casaof 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal meditators santacruz.org or call (831) Valley Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center 761-2956 XT.102 ospice of Santa Cruz Saturday March 25 Street, Santa Cruz. Aptos Noon Toastmasters County is offering a drop-in MCP Casino Night e specifically focus on 12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., grief support group for adults 7 – 10:30 p.m., Scotts Valley recovering from debting Hotel, 116 Beach Drive in Watsonville grieving the death of a family Community Center 360 Kings ome join a dynamic, Village Rd. Scotts Valley Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. For more information: 831supportive group of people in Capitola is a place where you can share Middle & High School — Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. stories, learn tools for coping, Overeaters Anonymous in Watsonville and receive support from people 6:30-7:30pm Christ Lutheran Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m. Church, 10707 Soquel Dr. your voice and share it effecin Santa Cruz For more information, please call Aptos Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m. o you have a problem with Follow us on Facebook: in Aptos food? Come Join us for a Facebook.com/AptosNoonToastprizes! Hors-oeuvres, Desserts First & Third Fridays masters or more info: (831) Mondays Friday Shakespeare Club of group with the solution group 236-1171 Tickets $75. Contact Alicia Caregiver Support Group Santa Cruz Green, Sponsorship Chair at 12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Com10 am - noon, Peace United Second Wednesdays mercial Crossing, Santa Cruz Church, 909 High Street gmail.com.
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Announcements Nar-Anon Santa CruzGreater Bay Area (GBA) of Northern California
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Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement Monthly Meeting
those caring for someone with
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell club meets to study the life, St. his statewide group of retired men invites you to be our group readings and insights, discuss history, and universal themes found in his plays and
and Hospice of Santa Cruz County invite you to attend a any questions
When a loved one is seriously ill, it can be a challenge ongoing support group, we will share stories, learn tools for coping and receive support Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz County Grief Support
6 pm, 65 Nielson Street #121 Watsonville CA 95076 ASA volunteer Advocates receive 35 hours of
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First Baptist Church Bible Study
Visit www.fairgroundsfoundation.org for more information.
11 a.m.: Worship 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos
Monday March 6
welcomes you to join their bible study and worship every
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Aptos Library, 7695 Soquel Dr. re you too stressed to enjoy
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learn three simple ways to change
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Thursday March 16
for those who have a problem
Workshop: Take a Stand for Your Happiness!
Visit www.santacruzoa.org for current times and locations of other meetings, or call our
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Aptos Library 7695 Soquel Dr. o you sometimes wish you were happier – actually
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Saturday March 4 Hummingbird Day
West of Western Drive in UCSC earn all about hummingbirds at this annual UCSC
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he action is at Steamer Lane as
Cruz for this competition featuring
hat is co-dependency? What is enabling? What
one who feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, world wide fellowship of relatives and friends of addicts who have
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Sundays
Overeaters Anonymous 7:00pm-8:00pm, Soquel Soquel Dr. o you have problem with food? Come join us for a
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held in the Anne Hutchinson For meeting locations, Any questions call (831) please call our helpline at 831-291-5099 or contact saveyoursanity@aol.com. Second Mondays Visit our Northern California Invisible/Alienated website for meeting listings
Grandparents Support Group
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crafts, guided and self-guided tours, plants for sale that attract hummingbirds and educational Visit Arboretum.ucsc.edu for more information.
Crab Feed at County Fairgrounds 6 p.m., J.J. Crosetti Building, Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds he Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation Crab
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delicious crab and plenty of fun at
include a friendly surf competition Visit www.santacruzpaddlefest. com for more information.
Tuesday March 28 Sons In Retirement Luncheon
11:30 am, Severino’s, Aptos oin us for lunch and to hear a
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“Fly Fishing for the River
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Arts and Entertainment
Announcements
Your March Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Aries (March 21-April 20)
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he Monterey Symphony is
Taurus (April 21-May 21)
music and want to be involved,
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violin, viola and cello will be
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Students must provide their own For more information contact Nancy Kvam: Cabrillo Youth
Thursdays
Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance
Ongoing Events
6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Selva Beach, CA 95076
Second Monday each month
Stitchers By The Sea Meetings 7 p.m., Volunteer Center of Santa
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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.)
Second Saturdays Each Month Thursday Night at our new
2nd Saturday on the Farm
Mar Monte off of Hwy 1, turns
11a.m.-3p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
titchers-by-the-Sea, the local
meetings open to the public each
of the most talented local artists
For more information, contact Sue Harris or Don Benson at (831) 726-
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new theme to highlight historical agriculture with games, activities,
draft horses, sheep, goats,
For more information call Sue are sure to find something fun Harris or Don Benson (831) 726and entertaining for the whole
Last Thursdays each month
eymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every
Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
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Peninsula Banjo Band
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7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose orty-seven years of per-
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fantastic roving entertainment, music, food and auction items to dazzle the eye, feed the body and
Private instruction and classes by vintage jewelry, clothing, glass arrangement. For more information, and ceramic collectibles, vintage
First Fridays each month
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of whatnot! For more info, please contact us
he First Friday Art Tour is a Facebook. BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for temporary Arts event, managed in Third Sunday of Every Month Non-profit events (donations are conjunction with the participating Science Sunday tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org year-round and illuminates some Santa Cruz, 95060
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Check our website and Facebook page for more details. Visit www.slscc.org/specialFREE events/gala for more information.
(Between Pacific and Cedar) he “Original” Downtown
Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)
Saturday March 18
Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante Second Sundays Each Month Wednesdays Downtown Santa Cruz Sunday March 26 Italian/Argentene Restarante, Capitola Twilight Concert Series Antique Street Fair Santa Cruz Baroque Festival 6-8 pm, June thru August at his is a night for true “Social Concert III: Dancing in the Isles www.soquelsports.com
Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) has anything to do with it, the answer is “absolutely not”! Mid-March brings perfect days to
an entertaining and easyto-understand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and
on the Farm for free family
6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach We often have guest appearances
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Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)
www.scbaroque.org.
Saturday April 8
Santa Cruz Baroque Festival Concert IV: Musick’s Silver Sound 7:30 p.m., UCSC Music Recital Hall ow in its 44th season,
Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) people mid-month, and your intensely critical eye helps gain the trust of someone with very
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