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Local Businesses Set to “Bowl for Kids’ Sake�

TFunOUCH -A-T RUCK For The Whole Family On May 7, 2017, the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation is planning a countywide Touch-A-Truck event in Scotts Valley (www.TouchaTruckSC.com).

Touch-A-Truck events have become a big draw throughout California, attracting thousands of families,

Touch-A-Truck is a fun event for kids and their families to explore over 25 emergency, construction, agriculture, transportation, and other one-of-a-kind vehicles. ... continues on page 4

Boardwalk is challenging local businesses to Bowl for Kids Sake and help support at-risk kids in our community. Bowling teams are invited to participate in Big County’s biggest fundraiser of the year at the Boardwalk Bowl ...

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Cover Touch-A-Truck: Fun For The Whole Family Community News 5

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for the Scotts Valley Public Library World’s Biggest Garage Sale BBBS Annual Fundraiser Returns

Business Profiles 10 Central Home Supply by Edita McQuary 19 Red Hot Floor Installation: A Craftsman at Work by Edita McQuary

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Featured Columnists 9 Financial Focus – Give Mom a Gift 22 Fifth District Update by Bruce McPherson – Planning for County’s Future 23 Simplify with Pam by Pam Hudson – Saving Storage Space 3##!3 &EATURED 0ET s Page n Shirley: Make Your Pet a Potbelly Pig!

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Cover Story “Touch-A-Truck� from page 1 The basic premise is exactly what it sounds like — get a bunch of cool, giant trucks (Emergency, Transportation, some surprises!) together in boys and girls of all ages (maybe even some lucky adults) explore them and sit in the driver’s seat (and honk the horn!).

This is set in a in a safe and friendly park environment full of family activities for all ages. To keep interest high for everyone, we have a climbing wall and obstacle course, food trucks and drink band, The Joint Chiefs performing on the main stage.

The vehicles will be parked on the old event running from 10:30 am – 3:00 pm.

The proceeds from this event will go 100% to Scotts Valley Public School programs.

Schedule of Events 10:30 AM — Touch-A-Truck Opens.

Explore over 25 emergency, construction, agriculture, transportation, and other oneof-a-kind vehicles.

10:30 AM — Kid Zone Opens. The Kid Zone is a fun, safe place for kids to enjoy face painting, building a project in a Home Depot kids workshop, climbing a rock wall, jumping in a bouncy house, and creating an art project.

11:00 AM — Food Trucks and Drink Area Opens. Satisfy your thirst with our well-stocked

variety of foods to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.

12:30–2:00 PM — The Joint Chiefs on the main stage. The Joint Chiefs are one of the most versatile and exciting dance bands currently performing on the Northern California music scene. Since their inception in 1990, The Joint Chiefs have built a loyal

following based on their live performances as well as their wide range of styles and

own signature groove. The result is a dance party of infectious grooves.

3:00 PM — Touch-A-Truck Closes The Scotts Valley Educational Foundation that provides funding for programs and education materials to enhance the solid academic curriculum and maintain the high quality of District.

In the past 5 years, SVEF has donated over $600,000 to support the needs of children from kindergarten through high school graduation and beyond.

Touch A Truck Santa Cruz is SVEF’s produced, planned and executed by volunteers

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funds raised go to the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation. SVEF provides annual funds to the school district to support essential programs and educational materials, keep budget cuts every child in the Scotts Valley School District.

To bring a vehicle, volunteer, sponsor this event, or donate to the SVEF, go to http://touchatrucksc.com

Community News

A Night at the Theater Friday, June 2, 6 - 10 p.m.

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fund raising event in support of the new Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center with Entertainment-Food-

to be thoroughly entertained by talented local community theatrical groups who will be using the new Performing Arts Center Great news! Our event page featuring A Night at the Theater is up and running with a link to ticket sales! We will be

to get your tickets before they are sold out!

Check out our event page at www. svctheaterguild.org/ events2.html to see details and purchase your tickets to this great event with food, drinks, auctions, and entertainment!

Plus, we still need volunteers to make this event a success!

We need volunteers to:

us spread the word about A Night at the Theater — you just need email and a social media account

two grants of $50,000 from the Hind Foundation and $20,000 from the Monterey Peninsula Foundation to get us started!

This will go a long way in helping us get our Performing Arts Center built.

our online fundraising campaign Twitter and Instagram pages so you can get the latest updates and spread the word!

Plans are being approved with the city and then we will be ready to start construction. But we need funds. We are so excited to announce that we have received

Tickets: www.svctheaterguild.org Price for early birds $60 per person – Price after May 26, $75 Location: Green Hills Event Center1500 Green Hills Road Scotts Valley For more information call 831.345.1907 or visit www.svctheaterguild.org

donations from local businesses

insiders and volunteers for the Theater

Community Briefs Book Sale at the Scotts Valley Library Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ently used books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks for sale. Most items under $5. All proceeds from the sale will

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Valley branch of Public Library.

The money raised by the book sale of the Friends of the Scotts Valley branch of the toward programs like the children’s summer reading program, Table Top night for games 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 6:30 8:30 p.m., Author talks by local authors (last one attended by 52 people) for both children and adults, paying for the Art in the Library program ($3200 last year), Master Gardener Program, BMX bike program last summer that had over 350 children and parents attend, Program for New Families supporting the Foster Children’s need, and so on.

Funds raised go to scholarships for deserving SVHS students pursuing post high school education. The scholarship, named in the honor and memory of Lynn Beebe, a longtime Scotts Valley Middle School teacher, counselor and private college counselor, provides for professional college counseling, test preparation and guidance through the college application process. Ten scholarships have been awarded since the scholarship was established in 2012; current SVHS students Philip Goodrich, Lauren LaHood and Gabriel Petersen were the 2016 scholarship recipients.

Wine tasting tickets are $20 at the door.

Malone’s Grille will donate a portion of all food sold on the patio during the event.

Information: Mary Lonhart at marylonhart@gmail.com or visit the Generosity. com page to make a donation.

the Scotts Valley Public Library he Friends of the Scotts Valley Public Library (FSVPL) felt that it was time

Valley Library at 427-7712.

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know how much we appreciate all they do for us. Sylvia Lee came up with the idea of an “Appreciation Dinner” and held it on April 14 because that was National Library Week.

ark your calendars for the Fourth Annual Lynn Beebe College Counseling Scholarship Wine Down Wednesday, May 10 starting at 5:00 p.m. on at Malone’s Grille, 4402 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. There will be wine tasting and a silent auction.

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onations should be brought to the Bus Barn (behind Monschke Hall). (Please see separate times for donating furniture and large/heavy items.) : 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. : 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Mon - Fri, May 1-5: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 6: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday, May 7: 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. : 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Last Day For Regular Donations Is Tuesday, May 9 Furniture and very heavy/very large items can be brought to the circle driveway during these times: Sunday, May 7: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. : 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Thursday, May 11: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Friday, May 12: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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olunteer to help receive, sort, price and pack donations beginning April 29, during all the donation times listed above.

Help set up the sale May 11 - 12. Lunch provided!

Volunteer to work at the sale on May 13. Lunch provided!

Help clean up when it’s over, beginning at 2 p.m. May 13.

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Get a bargain and feed a family at the same time! 80% of proceeds go to Second Harvest Food Bank; 20% will go to Teen Challenge Monterey Bay.

Community News

BBBS Annual Fundraiser Returns

Local Businesses Set to “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” For Big Brothers, Big Sisters SANTA CRUZ — Beach Boardwalk is challenging local businesses to Bowl for Kids Sake and help support at-risk kids in our community.

Bowling teams are invited to participate County’s biggest fundraiser of the year at the Boardwalk Bowl, April 29 and 30.

Families, friends and co-workers as team in the friendly competition. Bowling mitment is minimal (one game).

All money raised goes to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Karl Rice, president Boardwalk will lead a Boardwalk team, called Karl’s Ringers. Rice is also competing in a special challenge with local restaurateur Zach Davis of Glass Jar. Rice and Davis have each set a team fundraising goal of $2,500, but they are also upping the ante with a little side action. The team with the lower bowling score will donate an additional $500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the team that raises less money will also donate $500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

More than 120 teams are expected to participate. Teams collect sponsorships from family, friends, and co-workers to help raise critical funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa

of bowling experience, but all aim to improve the lives of children in Santa event helps support Big Brothers Big Sisters’ professionally managed mentoring services for children in Santa The event is Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraiser, last year’s event raised more than $110,000. The Boardwalk has donated the use of the Boardwalk Bowl

every year for the past 34 years.

“The Boardwalk Bowl is extremely proud to be a major sponsor of Bowl for Kids’ Sake,” said Boardwalk president Karl Rice. “We encourage other businesses to sign up to participate in this fun event.”

Individuals raising $125 or more receive an event T-shirt; individuals that raise over $200 receive an event sweatshirt; and those that raise over $250 will

To register a team for Bowl for Kids’ Sake or to donate to a bowler visit www.santacruz mentor.org, email bowl@santacruzmentor.org, or call 831-464-8691.

bedroom villa at Seascape and dinner at Sanderlings will be awarded to the top fundraiser.

Since 1982 Big Brothers and Big Sisters has served over 6,500 at risk youth, by matching them to screened and

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unteer was followed by a dessert bar and

We had a wonderful dinner catered

The current members of the FSVPL did all the setup and clean up. We were so pleased that most of the Former members of Friends and the new Library Director

discrimination).

There was also a Photo Booth from Jesse Gabriel Photography. A formal -

trained adult volunteers who provide guidance, emotional support and appropriate role modeling. Currently, they have over 75 kids on a waiting list for a caring mentor.

attended to show their gratitude for all we still do for our wonderful Library.

Everyone had a really good time!

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Community News

EXPERT ADVICE & DELIVERY!

California State Science Fair Santa Cruz County Students Win Awards Each year, the Fair provides the opportunity for local students to compete at the California State Science Fair in Los Angeles, CA. On April 24 & 25, 2017, forty-two students from 6-12) competed in this annual statewide scholastic competition.

The California State Science Fair is for students throughout the State of California in grades 6 - 12, serving California’s

First Place Award, 1 Second Place Award, 1 Third Place Award, 2 Fourth Place Awards, and 1 Honorable Mention Award.

See below for details on each project and future scientists since 1952. It is hosted by the California Science Center (formerly, the California Museum of Science and Industry). This year there were 927 participants from 400 schools presenting 814 projects meeting in competition for awards totaling $60,000.

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Physics & Astronomy — Fourth Place; Ryan M. Beam, Grade 9. Advisor: Mr. John Postovit; Scotts Valley High School. Testing Printed Heat Shields http://cssf.usc.edu//Current/Projects/ S1801.pdf

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Business Profile

Central Home Supply

“Santa Cruz County’s Largest and Friendliest Landscape and Building Supply”

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n 1974 Rick Santee’s parents, John and Ann Santee, established their building materials supply business at 808 River

Henry Cowell Lime and Cement Company.

Today Rick and his brother, Rusty, are the principal owners of this 40-year old familyowned business which now also includes the Scotts Valley location at 180 El Pueblo Road. Grandson Reed Santee, an avid gardener and rock enthusiast, is the Scotts Valley store manager. You might say their hearts are in the earth, or as Rick says with a laugh, “we are a real down and dirty bunch.”

Central Home Supply was initially a building supply store, although for the past twenty years they have also been selling landscape supplies. Even though there is a lot of competition, Central Home Supply is in the top 10 percent of sales tax producers in the county. How have they been able to be so successful? Rick says, “Our mission is to give the best possible service. We have a large inventory, and our prices are oughly trained so they have the expertise to help each customer no matter what the need.” In other words, they do business the old-fashioned way: good products, good service, large inventory, low prices.

necessary, are able to refer customers to outstanding local contractors.

The company has many delivery dump trucks. They have a large inventory of pavers, stone, construction hardware, rock, gravel, retaining walls, pre-cast concrete and concrete products, masonry block, tools, lath and plaster, bricks, erosion -

products including 100 types of natural stone! If you don’t see what you want, they can order it for you.

Central Home Supply is grateful to have been in business for over 40 years.

Grandpa John and Ann believed that honest day of hard work could change the world and were very active in local chara cash register and a few pallets of brick!

Now they sell pretty much everything to do with cement products as well as general building materials and all types of landscape supplies such as those listed above as well as bark, mulches, composts, topsoil, and sand. They sell every brick product made, and most plaster/stucco. It if can be found, Central Home Supply will have

it on hand or order it especially for you. If they don’t have what you need, they often can tell you the best In fact, in 2007 when the Friends of

to make their own adobe bricks in order to restore the Castro Adobe in Watsonville, who did they call?

Central Home Supply, who were able to provide them with an authentic mixture to make the adobe bricks.

Rick Santee (right) and nephew Reed Santee What sets Central Home Supply apart from other companies is lowest and most competitive price making their approach to customer service, which is old fashioned, and personal. A second-gen- Central Home Supply.”

Rick is also active in the community. eration partner, Rick Santee, says, “Everyone here is passionate about giving expert service and advice to every customer every time. Planning and Zoning Commission in 1978.

- Then, when approached by community lence. They are: product selection, superior service, experienced market-knowledgeable 2010 to help construct the Aptos Community assistance, and expert delivery. All at the Garden at Christ Lutheran Church in Aptos, Rick did not hesitate to donate a huge portive of the garden and we are extremely grateful for his donations, especially in the middle of a recession,” said Melanie.

When a homeowner is faced with a project, Central Home supply is a great

contractor referrals as needed. When the day is done, they want only the best job for their customers. There are now three generations of Santees operating Central Home Supply, and there are new ones are coming up!

Central Home supply is located at 808 River Street, Santa Cruz, (at the corner of Hwys 1 & 9), 831.423.0763 and at 180 El Pueblo Road, Scotts Valley (behind Scarborough Lumber), 831.440.0763. www.centralhomesupply.com for both stores: M-F 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Sat 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winter Hours (November 1 thru March 31) Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Sundays – both locations.

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David Lyng & American Dream Join Forces

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avid Lyng, President and CEO of David Lyng & Associates, Inc. is pleased cially merged the David Lyng Real Estate and American Dream Realty companies under one brand. David Lyng purchased American Dream Realty in June of 2015 — “We are Real Estate will now have seven excited to add this group of experienced, talented agents and three three in Monterey County.”

Along with growth comes strategic locations in; Pleasure Point, Scotts Valley & Felton. David Lyng opportunity and all of us at

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Scotts Valley Water District Two Civic Center Drive Meet Chamber Members & Community Welcome

David Lyng are looking forward sional and dedicated agents and to better serving the community Join us on Thursday to celwe love and call home, with additional market presence and an even stronger team of profes- re-model at 5522 Scotts Valley Drive.

Ribbon Cutting 5:30-7:00 p.m.

5522 Scotts Valley Drive, SV

Ribbon Cutting 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Each business owner will be given an opportunity to present a 2-minute commercial to introduce his or her business

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and services that the Scotts Valley Chamber has launched to drive your growth and success. Meet other Chamber committee members in a relaxed setting and share your business know-how.

Facilitator: Janet Janssen, SV Chamber Board member/Ambas-

Downstairs at sador, Coaching Two Civic Center and Consulting Drive (Lower Services for Parking Lot) “Power Up Your Time: Noon Business” -1:30 p.m.

W h e n : (Arrive at 11:30 to Sign-In) Thurs., May 4 Cost: RSVP at info@ Where: Scotts Valley Water or District “Community Room” scottsvalleychamber.com

831-438-1010 Chamber presentation, “Want to increase Your Business Sales?”

Chamber Membership Bring Business Cards and Marketing Collateral Materials for 30+ attendees

Scotts Valley (Safeway) Shopping Center, Mt. Hermon Road

Cutting 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Yama Martial Arts Kings Village Shopping Center, Mt. Hermon Road

– Art Wine & Beer

Thursday, May 25 — 5:30-7 p.m.

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xhale. Spa Services for Men & Women located in the Scotts Valley Village Shopping Center is proud to announce their Grand Opening on Thursday, May 25, 2017 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

There will be food, refreshments throughout the day. Goodie bags

still get the 20% discount by purchasing online on that day only. products purExhale. chased on that Day Spa in day only.

Scotts Valley provides profesavailable for purchase. Those sional massage, skin care, detox unable to attend the event can treatments, body wraps and body and a special discount of 20%

6-8 p.m. waxing for men and women featuring professional products from Tu’el, FarmHouse Fresh and

6001 La Madrona Dr.

Saturday & Sunday

latest technology, with person-

Wine & Beer Festival

detail.

“Exhale.” page 14

Skypark 361 Kings Village Road

Call the Chamber Today or Visit www.scottsvalleychamber.com Scotts Valley Times / May 2017/ 11

Scotts Valley Chamber News

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hirty years ago, the Nunneley family relocated from the Bay Area, seeking

two young sons Scotts Valley was the ideal location and they purchased a new home on Bethany Drive, just steps away from Vine Hill Elementary. Their backdoor neighbors were expecting their second son, Elliot Stone, and he shared Jake’s 4th birthday in August. It took no time for all the boys to become best friends and two boards went missing from the back fence so the boys and dogs could roam freely between the homes.

As Jake entered middle school, he was introduced to Martial Arts by his parents, who felt he needed to develop more selfcan be rough and he was facing issues

Jake Nunneley and his Family

with bullying. The Martial Arts training became a life-changing event. His parents saw immediate improvement in both his attitude and academic performance. No longer was he the target of bullies who prey on those they perceived to be weak.

His instructors taught the values of respect, a healthy body, and an active mind. These values translated directly into improved home and academic life. Jake encouraged his younger friend Elliot to train with him and became his mentor. Fast forward a few years and they are both Black Belt instructors training a generation of Scotts Valley boys and girls.

Jake’s ambition was to have his own Martial Arts school and he moved to Sacramento to train under the famous Dave Kovar. The Kovars are well known in the industry for being pioneers in the development of modern MA schools. Jake was rapidly promoted to 3rd Degree Black Belt and took over management of their Folsom school. There, he met his wife to be, and returned to Scotts Valley to be married in San Augustin church.

Elliot, having just turned 18, was in the process of opening his own school, Elite Martial Arts. With Jake’s Kovar experience under his belt, Elliot invited Jake to join him and together they built Elite MA into a thriving business. Jake returned to the Sacramento area to be near to his wife’s family and created Innovative Martial Arts.

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Elliot Stone (left) and Jake Nunneley

Recently, Elliot desired to move on to a new phase in life. But he wanted to make sure that his hard work and dedication would not be lost. He wanted to leave the school in the best hands. Jake’s deep roots in Scotts Valley and expertise in Martial Arts made this an opportunity to good to pass up and Jake assumed ownership and operation of Yama this April.

Jake Nunneley is a consummate Martial Artist, and loving Father of two young sons, now the same age as when

degree in Judo and has trained in Escrima.

Jake is one of the friendliest people you could know but you do not want to pick a

multiple Black Belts in Kempo Karate, Kuk

Yama Martial Arts, 216-B Mt Hermon Rd, 438-KICK (5425). Website: 438kick.com or http://yamascottsvalley.com

Join the Community and Scotts Valley Chamber on Thursday June 15 from 5:308:30pm. There will be demonstrations and refreshments served. Please join the Chamber in welcoming Jake back to the Scotts Valley Community. Contact Yama to learn more about how Martial Arts training can improve your life.

Scotts Valley Chamber News

New Member Spotlight: Community Real Estate

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wners Matt, Mandy, Sue and Kelsey Draper are long-time Scotts Valley residents and admired local real estate professionals.

Sue began her career in real estate at the young age of 16 — working for her father’s development company. Her father, Ben developed multiple neighborhoods in the area including the

would later join forces with her late husband, Lee, who also became a top producing realtor. The dynamic duo enjoyed decades of success as a husband-wife team until his death in 2009.

Lee and Sue’s children: Matt and Kelsey have followed in their parents’ footsteps and represent the 3rd generation of Scotts Valley Realtors. Kelsey received her broker’s license in 2005 and is the acting local experience, Matt is a successful listing

realtor in the area for over 40 years. She

Mandy, Sue & Matt Draper

gave up her career in construction management/engineering to join the team.

Mandy is our lead Buyer’s agent and is also in charge of marketing and transaction coordination.

The Drapers are deeply committed to the local community, making Community Real Estate the natural choice for the name of their brokerage. In 2012 they launched Bee Fruitful Farms – Scotts Valley’s Educational Farm – to ensure that children of all ages have the opportunity to connect with the natural world. The team volunteers schools free of charge. The eco-based curriculum includes plant science, ecology, gardening, nutrition, and sustainability.

The Draper’s philosophy is simple – “We must give children the chance to fall in love with nature because you protect what you love.”

The 4th generation of Drapers: Kadelynn, Jamison, Danica and Caroline attend the local schools and play at the

local ball fields. To support our children Community Real Estate donates a portion of every commission earned to the local schools to help teachers pay for classroom supplies.

They also sponsor athletic teams so that our children are supported as they pursue healthy activities.

In the spirit of maintaining the strong sense of community that Scotts Valley is known for, Community Real Estate recently launched its first in a series of “Block Parties.” On April 21, 2017 they partnered with their neighbors:

Steel Bonnet Brewery and Los Gallos Over 300 members of the community attended. They were treated to an afternoon of live music, games, a photo booth, free tacos and a complimentary beer! Like Community Real Estate on Facebook to stay informed about upcoming events.

Community Real Estate is located in Scotts Valley Junction across from the Scotts Valley Market. You can learn more about The Draper Family, their business and their farm by visiting their website: communityrealestate.biz.

RECYCLED WATER FILL STATION REOPENS IN MAY! The Recycled Water Fill Station – across from the Scotts Valley Senior Center on Kings Village Road – will reopen Monday, May 22.

Mondays & Wednesdays 3 – 7 pm Saturdays 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Scotts Valley residents and District customers are eligible to get up to 250 gallons per day of free water for irrigation and other approved uses.

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Scotts Valley Chamber News

American Cancer Society Presents

Relay For Life of Scotts Valley June 3-4 Sat 10 a.m. thru Sun 10 a.m. at Skypark

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n Saturday, June 3, 400+ community members Scotts Valley, San

Mountains will join together at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Scotts Valley at Skypark to raise funds and the world from the pain and Ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 3.

This year’s Relay For Life of Scotts Valley will feature several exciting activities & ceremonies: honored guests, Cancer Sur-

Activities to learn more about cancer prevention & services

lap at 10AM on Saturday followed by a Free Survivor/Caregiver Luncheon at noon

9PM on Saturday night

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include Sleep Deprived Karaoke at 7:30AM, Sunrise Acoustic Performance at 8AM, and Closing Ceremonies at 9:30AM

the day, Games from Musical Chairs to The Great & Silent Auction

1AM Taco Bar and Silent Movies

A full schedule will be released closer to the event date on www. relayforlife.org/ScottsValleyCA. Take action this year and make the participating, donating, volunteering, or sponsoring the Relay For Life of Scotts Valley. Visit www.

RelayForLife.org/ScottsValleyCA to learn more about the event, or contact Kristi Cole at 408.688.0089 or kristi.cole@cancer.org.

“Exhale.� from page 11 Exhale. offers Happy Hour Specials Monday thru Thursday, exclusive programs include Healing Heroes for first responders, military, veterans and those

Advertise in the Scotts Valley Chamber Newsletter 14 / May 2017 / Scotts Valley Times

Welcome To Our New Members TuTu School of Scotts Valley Corinne Coleman Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Stella & Grace Goods Bernadette Glumac and Nancy Jacobs 208 Hidden Glen Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Scotts Valley Market Ron Clements Scotts Valley, CA 95066

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who work in the medical field, Tender Touch for those 65 years young and up, Corporate Retreat program to help bring balance to those in the corporate working place and their Exhale. 101 Teen Skin Care program.

They also offer Individual and Family Wellness Memberships. Have a special occasion or just want a relaxing night with friends?

the art with hydraulic systems and Day Spa in Scotts Valley welcomes everyone looking to refresh, relax, and needing to take a deep breath and just

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Call for SPECIAL RATES 831.688.7549

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ith a growing number of researchers reporting that mil-

a lack of outdoor exposure and play, summer break can increase parents’ concerns about children spending beautiful days in front of the television, computer or gaming station.

Even in today’s challenging economy, savvy parents counter concerns by investing in kids’ futures through summer camp experiences -- a safe and nurturing place that fosters healthy openair recreation, while building important life skills.

“Children are simply happier and

varied opportunities for experiences in the out-of-doors,” says Richard Louv, author of “Last Child in the Woods: Disorder” and chairman of the Children & Nature Network, in a recent American Camp Association (ACA) article. “Free play in natural areas enhances children’s ability, creativity, self-esteem and self-discipline.”

ACA reports camp provides the social comfort, peer relationships, environmental awareness and a deeper sense of values. “Overnight” camps result in even higher levels of success in fostering relationships and building life skills.

“My camp experience taught me new skills, gave me a sense of accomplishment and created lasting relationships nationwide,” says Steve Coke of Dallas, former camper and counselor at Camp Lincoln/Camp Lake Hubert in Minnesota’s Lake Country, which will celebrate

its 100th anniversary with alumni on Labor Day Weekend. “I have vivid memories of sailing beautiful waters, observing wildlife on canoe trips and riding horses in the forest of towering trees, teaching life lessons that made me what I am today.” vised, outdoor recreation and play, there are other reasons to consider camp as an important part of youth development: Studies show self-esteem comes from feeling competent and having successful experiences, and

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attending camp.

Camps provide fun skills, whether learning patience through working as a team playing water polo.

Summer camp teaches youth to be “more green” by connecting campers with their outdoor surroundings and opening awareness for our planet.

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Pool Jr. Guard Summer Camp Teaching Kids to Save Lives!

Lifeguarding Skills, Swim Lessons, CPR, First Aid & Fun! Elks Lodge, Santa Cruz

Free Swim Lessons / Open House June 3, 10 am - Noon @ Elks Lodge, Santa Cruz We also offer: Private Lessons Parent Tot Classes (6 months +) Adult Lessons

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Phone: 831-423-3556 or 408-846-KIDS(5437) e-mail: catalystsoccerleague@gmail.com web: www.catalystsoccer.com Catalyst Soccer has been developing players AND coaches on the Central Coast for over a decade. Since its founding in 1999, thousands of youth players of every level receive passionate coaching and an emphasis on skill development and enjoyment of the game.

Skill — Moves, turns, shielding the ball, 1v1’s and many dribbling exercises are designed to — Short-Sided — Games with smaller numbers (5v5 or 3v3)

Seahorse Swim School Phone: 831-476-SWIM (7946)

web: SeahorseSwimSchool.com

Professional, patient & skilled instructors work to develop & streamline strokes while introducing water safety skills. Summer Pool Jr. Guard Camps train kids 6-13 in rescue skills, CPR and first aid. Jr. Guard preparatory courses assist getting kids ready for ALL Little/Jr. Guard testing & Summer programs. instruction on each stroke. serene setting.

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Early Registration Credit Receive a $250 credit from the Monterey Bay Horsemanship & Therapeutic Center A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION

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MBHTC Scholarship Program when you register your child for day camp by May 31st, 2017.

Info at www.gombhtc.org/camps Use coupon Code: SVT17

984-6 Bostwick Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Phone: 831-475-0767 web: www.oc-losd-ca.schoolloop.com

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provides an adaptable curriculum to each student’s needs and skill level, weekly meetings with a knowledgeable teacher, and a community to be a part of.

Monterey Bay Horsemanship & Therapeutic Center 783 San Andreas Road, La Selva Beach, CA 95076 Phone: 831-761-1142 Mail: P.O. Box 742, Soquel, CA 95073 e-mail: info@gombhtc.org web: www.gombhtc.org residential camps. Kids will spend hours each day riding and learning about horses. ride; along with crafts, archery and swimming. Residential campers enjoy evening Visit www.gombhtc.org/camps for dates and more.

Math and Fun Summer Camp

Mathnasium of Scotts Valley

245 Mt. Herman Road, Suite M, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Phone: 831-706-9907 Director: Peter Chipman e-mail: ScottsValley@mathnasium.com web: www.mathnasium.com/scottsvalley Math and games! Drop in for two hours during camp hours. One hour of math and one hour of games. Addition/Subtraction, Fractions, Multiplication, Division and Algebra readiness in a fun environment!

“Summer Camp” from page 15 The Children & Nature Network, children experience nature’s joys and lessons, supports summer camps as a way to connect children with nature.

Camps play a critical role in fostering leadership skills by giving young people responsibilities unavailable in other settings, such as self-selecting activities, maintaining camp areas and mentoring younger campers.

Trying new challenges is the key to building self-

percent of campers push themselves to learn new things at camp. ACA accredited camps like Camp Lincoln/Camp Lake Hubert, must comply with up to 300 health and safety standards.

Counselors help campers discover how fun the great outdoors can be designing safe, engaging activities that let kids be kids, while teaching valuable life lessons.

— Camps create community cultures campers feel more themselves. Camp fosters an environment for supportive adult relationships, like those between counselors and campers, which research

Monte Vista Horsemanship Camp 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-206-9707 e-mail: MVEquestrian@gmail.com web: www.montevistaequestrian.com The week-long Horsemanship Camp at Monte Vista Christian School is a wonderful opportunity for boys and girls to spend hours every day riding and learning about horses. We have wonderful school horses for riders of every experience level. We offer Western and English riding, as well as crafts, swimming, archery and marshmallow roasting at the evening campfire. Sign up today for an unbelievable summer camp experience! Call Cassie Belmont at (831) 206-9707, email MVEquestrian@gmail.com or visit www.montevistaequestrian.com for more information today!

proves is a source of emotional guidance.

While the idea of sending kids away to camp may give parents uneasy feelings, ACA reports the experience of achievement and social connection away from home can nurture

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a child’s independence.

More information on ACA accredited camps and related studies are available at www.acacamps.org.

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Santa Cruz Soccer Camp P.O. Box 2748, Santa Cruz, CA 95063 Phone: 831-246-1517 web: www.santacruzsoccercamp.com kids ages 5-15. Youth can continue on with our Leadership Development Program, which successfully produces most of our coaches and directors. We have local coaches and a scholarship and school donation program. Our summer camp consists of week long sessions, Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm, starting the week of June 12th to the week of August 22nd, located at the beautiful DeLaveaga Park (805

City of Santa Cruz Summer Day Camps Camp Cruz, Jr. Explorers, Super Camp and More!

323 Church Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831-420-5270 Fax: 831-420-5271 e-mail: parksandrec@cityofsantacruz.com web: www.santacruzparksandrec.com trips and is focused for ages 6-7. The Spot is for the nature, outdoors kids ages 8-10 and Super Camp is for your camp youngster ages 5-6. Each session includes swim days at Harvey West Pool.

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Local Sports

Valley High School Scoreboard Baseball San Lorenzo Valley Season Record: (6-10, SCCAL 4-3) (Apr 25, A*) SLV 5 – Scotts Valley 2 (Apr 20, H*) Scotts Valley Season Record: (7-11, SCCAL 2-5) Coach: Marty Heaney SLV 5 – Scotts Valley 2 (Apr 20, A*) (Apr 19, H*) Santa Cruz 6 – Scotts Valley 1 (Apr 12, H*) Scotts Valley 13 – Soquel 8 (Mar 31, A*)

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Boys Volleyball

Scotts Valley Season Record: (8-9, SCCAL 7-1) Coach: Lisa Rasmussen Scotts Valley 8 – St. Francis 2 (Apr 27, H*) (Apr 25, A*) (Apr 24, A*) (Apr 20, H*)

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San Lorenzo Valley Season Record: (0-11, SCCAL 0-8) Coach: Ashley Tennant (Apr 21, A*) (Apr 14, A*) (Apr 12, H*)

(Apr 19, A*) (Apr 14, H*) (Apr 12, A*) (*League)

Sunday, May 7

Softball San Lorenzo Valley Season Record: (12-2, SCCAL 6-0) Coach: Mark Brown (Apr 25, A*) (Apr 20, H*) (Apr 13, H*)

Scotts Valley Season Record: (3-8, SCCAL 3-8) Coach: Marty Leshin

Hosted by Harbor High Athletics at Harbor High “Field of Dreams” – New all Age Groups and Times

SCCAL BASEBALL) Register at: sccal.org – online registration is recommended OR you may register on site the day of the Camp.

Questions? Contact Joseph Allegri at (831) 359-0231

Come learn from the coaches of SLV, Aptos and St. Francis High Schools!

Business Profile

Red Hot Floor Installation: A Craftsman at Work

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cotts Valley native Kenneth Lee Jay, owner of Red Hot Floor Installation, has been in business for 34 years. A

as he is known locally, attended Scotts ValHigh, and Cabrillo College. He says, “I’m proud to say that I’m a member of four generations of family still residing in Santa

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Now a resident of Aptos for the past years, Kenny

installation career as an installation apprentice and has experience in all He has been a licensed California contractor for 25 years in both commercial and residential applications and serves the entire Monterey Bay area.

“We have been doing business in and our surrounding areas since 1992,” said Kenny, “and look forward to installing warranties.

“I currently focus on hard-surface flooring installations of prefinished hardwoods (solid and engineered), laminates (such as Pergo), cork and linoleum (Marmoleum) floating flooring systems.” He continued, “There has been an increasing appeal for property owners to purchase hardsurface flooring for their homes because

of the health concerns people have due to allergies and bacteria that fibrous flooring such as carpet can contain.

Also, installing hard-surface flooring in your home will significantly increase your property value.”

He goes on to say that due to the stores such as Home Depot, Lowe’s or Costco, he has noticed an increased interest by the consumer in

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experienced local installation that is as service-oriented as Red Hot Floor Installation.

When he is not working, Kenny likes to play tennis and has been a member of Imperial Courts Tennis Club for 40 years. He is also a classic car fan, nature and “banging out classic rock with my buddies.”

Kenny adds, “Growing up in Santa resort town grow and blossom into a cultural hub of art, music and high technology. I would like to express gratitude from me and my family to the locals and newcomers alike, also the business and government communities, for maintaining and nourishing the flavor of our own. A very special place indeed!”

To contact, the telephone # is: 831.818.9615. For product information and photos of flooring installed by Kenny’s company, go to the website: RedHotFloorInstallation.com

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Community Calendar San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce Calendar Felton Fire Auxiliary’s Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Felton Firehouse 6059 Highway 9 ring the whole family and celebrate mom with a pancake breakfast helping to raise funds for the Felton Volunteer Fire Department.

Cost: Adults $10 – Kids under 12 $5

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Felton Library Festival 12 – 4 p.m., Felton Library, 6299 Gushee St. estival features a temporary art installation of Fantastic Figures on the new library site made by local artists to celebrate our future Library and outdoor area. View site plans (construction to begin 2018) and share ways for community members to become involved.

Funds raised will go to Felton Library Friends to be used to enhance both the new library and the outdoor spaces. Raffle sales will begin mid-April, and the drawings will be at the Festival.

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Felton Remembers Parade and Covered Bridge Festival Parade starts 10 a.m., Henry 9 at Graham Hill. Covered Bridge Park Festival Starts around 11 a.m. following the Parade, ends at 4 p.m. he day features live music, great food, hamburgers, hot dogs, tri–tip, watermelon, pastries and a beautiful beer garden serving beer and local wine, soft drinks and specialty items. Booths promoting local tions, jump houses, and festival games for the kids, are all part of the fun.

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The 2017 Human Race www.humanracesc.org

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pretty dreamy place to be but it is about to get more magical as 130 Human Race teams hit the pavement to begin fundraising for their goal. From now through teams are campaigning to make magic, give more, and grant wishes as they collectively step out to ask the community Human Race Walkathon and Fun Run. You can show your support by choosing your favorite cause, raising funds, then joining us at the Human Race, Saturday May 13th where nearly 2000 individuals will converge along West Cliff Drive community. walk and fun run, complimentary breakfast, music along the course, a costume contest, a BBQ lunch and festivities.

The Volunteer Center has geared to create a truly magical day at the Race with the 2017 fairytale theme. Not only can you expect the usual features of a people’s parade of lively costumes and banners, free food, and music along the course but they will also have a post race family friendly fair, and plenty of storybook themed activities for all ages.

Can’t make it to the race? You can still step up for the causes you care about by making a donation.

With over 130 deserving nongroups to choose from we are sure you.

The 2017 Human Race is brought to you by the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County in partnership with Community Foundation Santa Cruz County.

Learn more at www.humanracesc. org or call the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County at 831-427-5075.

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What is enabling? What Redwood Mountain Faire is this insanity? Am I the only p.m. Sun, Roaring Camp 5401 one who feels this way?

Join Nar-Anon, world wide Graham Hill Road, Felton fellowship of relatives and ickets through June 2 (door price): Parking $5; Adults $25 friends of addicts who have per day ($29); Two-day Pass been affected by someone else’s $45; Teens (13 - 17) $20 each addiction. Please join us at our ($24); Two-day Pass $35; Seniors Sunday evening meeting at (65+) $20 each ($24); Two-day Sutter Hospital (Sutter Room) Pass $35. Kids 12 and under 6:30 p.m.

FREE with parent or legal Helpline: 831-291-5099 or guardian. contact saveyoursanity@aol.com.

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Visit our Northern California Second Mondays website for meeting listings Invisible/Alienated in our area and region: www.

Grandparents Support Group naranoncalifornia.org/norcal/ 2:30 - 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran meetings Church, 10707 Soquel Drive, Aptos ed by Dr. Pat Hanson author of Invisible Grandparents: Leave a Legacy of Love Whether You Can Be There or Not this will be a safe structured environment for Weekdays sharing stories if you so choose, CASA Orientations to Become and learning healthy ways to deal with separation from anyone.

Advocates for Children ASA empowers volunteers Co-sponsored by Alienated Grandparents Anonymous www. to directly influence lifeAGA-FL.org a national organichanging decisions affecting children in foster care. Court and support to grandparents who appointed special advocates feel alienated or estranged to their are everyday people that, with grandchildren. just a few hours a week can Questions: pat@invisiblegrand have a lifetime of impact for a parent.com (831) 601-9195 child who has been abused or Tuesdays neglected.

More info www.casaof Business Debtors Anonymous santacruz.org or call (831) 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal 761-2956 XT.102 Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center Street, Santa Cruz.

First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., e specifically focus on in Watsonville recovering from debting Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. on one’s business. in Capitola For more information: 831Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. 425-3272

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beautiful 9-hole course in Scotts Valley.

Questions? Call Jim at 831-6853829.

Aptos Noon Toastmasters 12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel, 116 Beach Drive ome join a dynamic, supportive group of people at all levels of experience from beginners to more advanced.

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the death of a family member or a friend. This group is a place where you can share stories, learn tools for coping, and receive support from people who care.

For more information, please call (831) 430-3000.

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Follow us on Facebook: Facebook. club meets to study the life, com/AptosNoonToastmasters or works and times of William more info: (831) 236-1171 Shakespeare. Members share group readings and insights, Second Wednesdays discuss history, and universal Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement themes found in his plays and Monthly Meeting writings.

Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. For more information please call his statewide group of retired 831-684-2832 men invites you to be our guest at our monthly luncheon.

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First Baptist Church Bible Study

9:45 a.m: Bible Study 11 a.m.: Worship 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos irst Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their in Watsonville Second and Fourth Wednesdays bible study and worship every Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m.

Overeaters Anonymous Wellness on the Cancer Journey Sunday. in Santa Cruz 6:30-7:30pm Christ Lutheran Call (831) 688-5842 for more Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m. earn how to safely support Church, 10707 Soquel Dr. Aptos info your body and emotions in Aptos o you have a problem with through the journey of Cancer Overeaters Anonymous food? Come Join us for a from diagnosis to softening the 9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter Mondays friendly free 12-step support impact of chemo, radiation, and Maternity & Surgery Center, 2900 group with the solution group Caregiver Support Group recovering well from surgery.

Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz 12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Com- with the solution. Teens and adults We’ll address nausea, low vereaters Anonymous is a welcome.

Includes compulsive mercial Crossing, Santa Cruz energy, weakness, digestion, Free, Friendly 12-Step group overeating, anorexia and bulimia. immune support, grief, stress and for those who have a problem Located in the Gazebo Room. more. and Hospice of Santa with food.

Call 831-429-7906 if you have Feel free to bring your Visit www.santacruzoa.org for partner or care team to this any questions current times and locations of attend a Caregiver Support free class. Please come fed; other meetings, or call our Hotline Group for those caring for water is available. at (831) 429-7906.

Tuesdays & Thursdays someone with a serious Limited Seats. Please register Orientations to Become illness. all attendees on Eventbrite — Advocates for Children When a loved one is seriWellness on the Cancer Journey ously ill, it can be a challenge 6 pm, 65 Nielson Street #121 or call 831-254-3270 to RSVP. Watsonville CA 95076 for the entire family. In this Address given upon registration receipt.

ASA volunteer Advocates ongoing support group, receive 35 hours of we will share stories, learn tools for coping and receive Second and Fourth Thursdays Community Flea Market 10am-3pm, St. John’s Episcopal appointed special advocates support from people who Cabrillo Host Lions Club Church, Canterbury Drive are everyday people that, with Meetings care. t. John’s Episcopal Church just a few hours a week can Contact Hospice of Santa 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, will sponsor a Community have a lifetime of impact for a Cruz County Grief Support 100 Aptos Creek Road.

Flea Market. Rent a two-car child who has been abused or Program. (831) 430-3078 parking space for $10 and clean our community? Join the neglected. out your garage. No items to If you would like to participate Cabrillo Lions Club twice every sell? Come shop! Lunch for Overeaters Anonymous month and see what you can do to purchase and advertising will be in the next Advocate training 7:00pm-8:00pm, Soquel provided by St. John’s Church.

Congregational Church, 4951 contact cita@casaofsantacruz.

Please RSVP cabrillolions@ Call Vicky at 688-3763 to reserve org or (831) 761-2956 Soquel Dr. gmail.com your space or to learn more. o you have problem with Wednesdays food? Come join us for a Fridays Geezer Golfers friendly free 12 step support Drop-in Grief Support 8:15 a.m., Valley Gardens Golf group with the solution. Teens 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz Course, 263 Mt. Herman Rd., and adults welcome. It will be County, 940 Disc Dr., Scotts Scotts Valley 1-3 p.m., 984-6 Bostwick Lane, held in the Anne Hutchinson Valley eeling overpar? So do we, Santa Cruz Room. pen House is a celebration of Any questions call (831) Gardens”. You’re invited to the school year. We encourage 429-7906 support group for adults grieving students to bring projects and

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school work they have created to share with others. We will have tables out to display these items.

In addition, we will have several activities happening throughout the day. We hope to have some “student teach” activities so please let us know if your child is interested in teaching a skill or project.

Call (831) 475-0767 for more info.

39th Annual Spring Plant Sale Mother‘s Day Weekend at Cabrillo College Friday 3–7 p.m. (member pre-sale – $25 donation at the gate) Saturday 9 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ll plants are student-grown.

Proceeds from the sale fund the Environmental Horticulture Facility for the upcoming school year. We do not do mail order sales. The Silent Auction features rare and unusual plants donated by local gardeners and nurseries.

Family memberships available at the entrance for $25.

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Porter Gulch Review 6-8 p.m., Horticulture Building, Cabrillo’s College in Aptos very year, the Cabrillo College Porter Gulch Review is published with the numerous talents of artists as well as the dedication of editors working their hardest to publish the perfect book. Come to the annual event to watch the artists present their work while you enjoy nice food and beverages. We’ll even have live music! Grab a friend and come on through!

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Curves Open House

8 a.m. – 1 p.m., 7000 Soquel Drive, Aptos rom now and throughout the month of May, Curves Aptos will be donating a portion of ALL new memberships to Leo’s Haven.

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Santa Cruz American Music Festival

Music Festival (forTto thehemerlyAmerican the Blues Festival) takes stage at the Aptos Village Park over Memorial Day weekend.

Performers include Melissa Etheridge, The Devil Makes Three, The Rides, Mavis Staples, The Wood Brothers & more! www.santacruzamericanmusic festival.com

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eymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public Lucky Steppers Modern Friday Shakespeare Club lecture from a marine scientist Square Dance of Santa Cruz the third Sunday of every Volunteers Needed for the 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach month. Topics are presented in Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Peace United Church Monterey Symphony Selva Beach, CA 95076 his is the oldest women’s club an entertaining and easyhe Monterey Symphony is to-understand format, with seeking volunteers. If you love t’s fun and easy to do!

Friendship put to music; family United Church, 909 High Street. up-to-date photos, video, and music and want to be involved, friendly. Class takes place every The club meets to study the life, discussion. please call (831) 646-8511 or visit Thursday Night at our new works and times of William ShakeScience Sunday does not meet www.montereysymphony.org for home in La Selva Beach! (Take speare. Members share group in December. For more info visit more information.

Mar Monte off of Hwy 1, turns readings and insights, discuss seymourcenter.ucsc.edu into Playa Blvd., turn right on history, and universal themes Estrella) found in his plays and writings.

Cabrillo Youth Strings/ For more information, contact Sue For more information please call Suzuki Music Program Harris or Don Benson at (831) 726- 831-684-2832 new entry-level String 7053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net.

Orchestra class 4th- 6th Second Saturdays Each Month Fridays thru Sundays Grade Beginning Strings for Friendship Put to Music!

2nd Saturday on the Farm violin, viola and cello will be 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History ‘Anything Goes’ Production Project Center at the Santa Students must provide their own Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. Scotts Valley High School lasses every Thursday night. Cruz County Fairgrounds instruments.

Theatre For more information call oin us every 2nd Saturday For more information contact Fridays & Saturdays: 7 p.m.

Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) on the Farm for free family Nancy Kvam: Cabrillo Youth Sundays Matinees: 2 p.m.

Strings (831) 479-6101 or (831) 726-7053 or email at caller4u@ activities. Each month we select cotts Valley High School att.net a new theme to highlight his426-6443.

Theatre Arts Department torical agriculture with games, presents Cole Porter’s “Anything Last Thursdays each month activities, and demonstrations Goes.” Kendra Kannegaard and Monthly Argentine Tango at Star that relate. We often have guest Dani Zuccolotto are directing Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante appearances from farm animals the school’s spring musical, Cole like llamas, draft horses, sheep, Porter’s “Anything Goes.”

4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene goats, chickens, rabbits, and Second Monday each month Italian/Argentene Restarante, Tickets available via showtix4u. more! You are sure to find Stitchers By The Sea Meetings com, or they can be purchased at his is a night for true “Social something fun and entertaining 7 p.m., Volunteer Center of the door.

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Order a wonderful Santa Cruz, 1740 17th Ave., for the whole family. meal from the Star Bene Argentine 95062 Check our website and Facebook titchers-by-the-Sea, the local Menu, (or their well known italian page for more details. FREE menu), and enjoy the ambiance of chapter of the Embroiderers’ Santa Cruz Baroque Festival Argentina and join us in a social Second Sundays Each Month Concert V: Harmonious Sphere Guild of America, holds regular tango dance to music from the meetings open to the public each Golden Age of Tango.

Downtown Santa Cruz 7:30 p.m., Holy Cross Church month. No admission fees.

Private instruction and classes by Antique Street Fair arrangement. For more information, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lincoln St. Festival presents its final call Michael (831) 239-2247.

Tuesdays Season 44 concert: “Esfera he “Original” Downtown Armoniosa” BINGO www.scbaroque.org.

6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, First Fridays each month First Friday Art Tour 150 Jewell St. he First Friday Art Tour and check it out! Browse through Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full a wide assortment of treasures Aptos Spring Arts & Craft snack bar available. First Tuesday of Contemporary Arts event, including books and photographs, Festival vintage jewelry, clothing, glass of each month is special $25 buy in managed in conjunction with 10 a.m. 4 p.m., 140 Rancho Del the participating art venues. The and ceramic collectibles, vintage Mar Shopping Center, Aptos event takes place year-round www.soquelsports.com orty-five local artists & artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot! and illuminates some of the most Designers showcasing For more info, please contact us talented local artists from local Wednesdays fine art, handmade jewelry, at (831) 476-6940 or visit us on Capitola Twilight Concert Series galleries. ceramics, textiles and more!

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To find out where to participate 6-8 pm, June thru August 10% of sale proceeds will be in a First Friday art tour, visit Third Sunday of Every Month at Esplanade Park donated to Hospice of Santa firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most Science Sunday galleries are open 12-9 pm for concert schedule.

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Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for Non-profit events (donations are tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org

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Your May Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Gemini (May 22-June 21)

When you have a problem at the beginning of May, take it to the people. Your people, that is.

Your friends and family are the best options when it comes to seeking advice because they’ll tell it to you straight, without any bull. You’re attracted to the strange and unfamiliar midmonth, and some of your best ideas come from really out-there places. If it’s been done before, to leap small problems in a single bound. Are you a superhero? Maybe not, but you’re close.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

The spotlight is on you even if you don’t want it to be as the month begins, so why not use it for something good? Get up on stage and tell the world your deepest wishes. Some of them just might come true! Your stability wavers mid-month, and you have a hard time regaining your footing once you lose it. Try to focus on what is working instead of what isn’t, because negative thinking can lead you down a very bad path. You want to do it your own way late in May, which means you could clash with anyone who tries to tell you what to do. You know you can do it on your own, but it never hurts to get input from people who are trying to help.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

You love to run with the rich and famous, and early in the month you feel like you’ve made it.

Whether or not you really belong there, you feel like you do and that’s half the battle. You have good reasons for doing what you do mid-May, but do they make sense to anyone else? Get your ego under control before you’re accused of having major delusions of grandeur. You’ve

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22) notices your accomplishments, be sure to make a note of them for yourself. Even if the world isn’t keeping score, you are. You run out of patience fast mid-month, but it’s hard to get to the root of your restlessness. Didn’t sleep well? Being provoked? Something in your subconscious bubbling up to the money (your own or someone else’s) late in the month, be sure to make slow, calculated decisions.

The more you hurry, the more mistakes you make, which could be really costly (literally!).

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

green-lighted. You don’t feel like you’re getting treated fairly mid-month, but justice can be objective. Follow posted rules and regulations and remember that ignorance isn’t an excuse. You fun than some of your friends and peers. This may cause you to be the target of a lot of jealousy, but you can’t help that you’re enjoying the heck out of life. Don’t let the haters ruin your party.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

You’ll have to be brave as the month begins to make it through the many storms that come your way. You’re lucky to have some incredibly determined willpower. You can’t control the wrong thing at the wrong time or showing up late is inevitable. If you can’t get a do-over, straightforward when dealing with people late in the month, which earns you the reputation of being honest and reliable. Your success is limitless now that the important people know they can count on you!

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

May starts with the completion of a project bringing many rewards. It was tempting to give up, and reaching it is very satisfying, even if you’re the only one who knows. You’re able to take in the facts of what’s happening around you mid-month, but you’re unable to process the “why” of it all. You could be in shock, or maybe you’re just not ready to understand the big picture.

You’re all smiles when congratulations come your way as the month ends. Whether the kudos you’re getting are well deserved or not, you know you’ve got what it takes to make it to the top!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

days to get down to the basics of a frustrating situation. Once you break a problem down into you can get. Your past experiences are at the front of your mind as May comes to a close, but somehow you aren’t jaded. Keeping a positive outlook even when things look bleak sets you apart from the rest of the negative-leaning crowd.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Early days of the month aren’t days free of trouble, but you have the skills it takes to get you though most crises unscathed. Rely on your uncanny ability to focus on the logical side of things option would be working on something solo. You like to be part of the scene and contributing to global consciousness more than fading into the background. Pursue a romantic spark that ignites

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

You’re in a typical Pisces dreamy mood as May begins, which means procrastination could be your worst nightmare. Get a few friends to help you out if you fall behind. You’re the go-to person mid-month, but you don’t do well when you’re kept in the dark. Ask upfront about the details so that you can do whatever job you’re assigned to the best of your ability. Your talents are on display late in the month, but you’re shy when it comes to self-promotion. Let other people do the work. Your only job right now is to shine in the spotlight.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Watch your reaction as the month begins. You don’t have to hold anything back, but you also don’t want to scare people with your loud intensity. You look forward to undiscovered territory mid-month, and you aren’t going to let a few warning signs turn you back. At least take any trouble getting your point across late in May, especially if you don’t use your indoor voice.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

There’s virtually nothing you can’t solve with a “let’s talk it over” session early in the month.

In fact, your rational, reasonable demeanor will have your friends scratching their heads wondering when your stubbornness will appear! Your high standards are visible in everything you touch mid-May. And disagreements over how to do things are short-lived once you’re able to prove your point. You’re willing to take both credit and blame, which helps. Your egotistical side shows late in the month, and you have a hard time downplaying your accomplishments.

Do you need to, though?

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Planning for County’s Future

By Bruce McPherson, County Supervisor 5th District

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his has been a time of listening in the Fifth District as

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he County Planning Department recently engaged about 75 residents in a discussion of accessory dwelling units (ADU’s) — what works

housing and income. But about half of them are built without permits. And only 18 were permitted last year, far fewer than anticipated. Why? Cost is a big factor. Based on a month-long survey that generated 670 responses, the average accessory dwelling is 500 average cost can range from $50,000 for a conversion to $80,000 for an attached unit, $99,250 for a unit above a garage and $140,000 for a detached unit.

Labor and materials add up to $95,600, design, $7,700, permits, $13,700, utility hookups, $10,400, with an estimated $16,000 in other costs, based on survey results.

Another deterrent: People are afraid to try to get permits. I think the past reputation of the Planning

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with still lingers, despite the many improvements in recent years. The real challenge I see is the cost. We will continue to look for ways to reduce

be built.

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listening this week. About 70 Boulder Creek residents gathered

code,” and to hear outcomes of burglary cases in their neighborhoods and to share their concerns and observations.

The results are heartening: statistically, Boulder Creek is a good, safe community. Most people were concerned primarily about law enforcement resource issues -- residents want a sub-station in Boulder Creek, shorter response times and more deputies. Mail theft, speeding, public intoxication and drug use were other top concerns. process of purchasing a Mobile Community Policing Substation that will be available periodically to station in Boulder Creek. Hopefully, it will go a long way in meeting the demand in Boulder Creek for a substation. I will also conments to provide more law enforcement resources.

rounds to hear from residents as they Plan. The plan will help guide the future of local parks, facilities, coastal access, open spaces, public art and recreation activities in the unincorporated areas of the county. lands Park on April 27 was well attended and elicited hundreds of and future parks. The resident park “planners” clearly want Quail Hollow Park to remain a nature preserve, want the Bull Creek riparian corridor next to the planned new Felton Library to a nature explore area.

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that will be held this spring are for

Corridor Plan. Caltrans has awarded the Regional Transportation Commission a planning grant of $249,000 to prepare a complete streets plan for the Highway 9 corridor through

groups’ suggestions and comments in about two weeks.

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your input — will identify, evaluate

Department is also making the

— vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle — that improve safety, access to schools, businesses and bus stops. This includes

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in Measure D funds, which have been allocated for Highway 9 projects.

Plan community meeting will be May 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Felton Community Hall.

Thank you all for participating in these community meetings.

Your vision, as well as the detailed knowledge you provide, truly helps us co-create our community.

If you have any questions just drop me an email Bruce.McPherson@santa cruzcounty.us or call me at 454-2200.

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Saving Storage Space W

e have a “no shoes in the house” rule but I’ve tripped one too many times over the piles of shoes by the door and I need suggestions.

Let’s face it, no one likes to put their shoes away, regardless of the nice cubbies we may have in our closets. It’s human

Shirley: Make Your Pet a Potbelly Pig!

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o celebrate our dear friends over at KPig Radio on this week of the 7th Annual Days of Wine and Wet Noses, we’ve having a PIG as our Pet of the Week!

and adopt-out more than just cats, dogs, and rabbits. Currently in our barn we have: chickens, a horse, and two pigs; all of them looking for homes of their own!

We have a parakeet, a turtle, and three Guinea pigs too.

Shirley (A234831) is a delightfully friendly young pet pig that sadly lost her home. She takes treats nicely, walks on harness and leash, and happily

Pigs make fun family friends, can be house-trained, and even enjoy learning tricks!

Shirley is young adult, female, potbelly pig mix

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them exactly right “there,” which is often right at the door, ripe for the tripping.

Rather than make a stink with your family to put their shoes away — which is usually “miles away” in their bedrooms — make “putting way” close by.

If you have space in your entryway for a bench, that’s a great spot to also tuck sturdy but decorative baskets underneath, ideally the same style, and one for each family member. No lids, please! Lids often become barriers to putting things away, so pick a basket or bin that’s high enough to hold the shoes, but low enough to easily see inside and toss those smelly shoes right in. Tie something on the front that indicates whose basket it is — a Happy Meal toy for the toddler, a friendship bracelet for the tween, a key for the loved one who stole your heart!

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toiletries that were too enticing to leave from the Big Box Store, hand creams, foot scrubs, a variety of scented bars of soap, boxes of Band-Aids, ace bandages and more.

Corralling it all in a space-saving, easily-accessible and inexpensive way is simpler than you think, takes about 30 minutes to accomplish, costs very little, and you have an area for bulk items like toilet paper, shampoo, towels, let’s focus on the clear, lidded food containers at The Dollar

Under Bathroom Sink

have under my bathroom sink? I rarely use it, but when I do, I have to dig for it.

If you’re like me, you likely have too many bottles of (almost gernail polish, bath salt packets that will make

Sort items by type, slip a file card facing out marked with “nails,” “face,” “travel,” “sunscreen,” and stack them in the sink cabinet or place them on a shelf. Everything sorted, and at your fingertips.

Pam Hudson: www.SimplifyWithPam.com

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