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“We are a family” is how one volunteer described being a member of the volunteer fire team. The all-volunteer firefighters are not paid. Yet every one of the firefighters and medical staff undergoes the same extensive training as paid firefighters. Bonny Doon Fire Team was dispatched 138 times in 6 months. Full Story page 5
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SLVHS Presents: Mamma Mia!
San Lorenzo Valley High School presents the first Santa Cruz County High School production of Mamma Mia! with music and lyrics by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, and book by Catherine Johnson. Celebrate Mamma Mia! ‘Live’ with over 45
SLVHS students as they perform the timeless music of ABBA! Our amazing performers, guided by Will Guilford (Director), Nicki Kerns (Music Director), and Whitney James-Heskett (Choreographer), bring to life favorites such as Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, and Money, Money, Money. ... continues on page 4
Late spring and early summer is the peak time for California’s wildlife to have their young, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is issuing a reminder to well-intentioned people to not interact with young wildlife — even if they find an animal that appears to be abandoned. It may be hard to resist scooping up a young wild animal that looks vulnerable and alone but human intervention may cause more harm than good. Full Story page 6
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Community News Fire Station Burrito Breakfast CDFW Reminds Public to Leave Young Wildlife Alone Santa Cruz Supports Affordable Housing Bill: Senate Bill 5 Would Provide Sustainable, Ongoing Funding for Constructing Needed Homes 10 CCOF Earns Integrity Award • Unmet Paratransit & Transit Needs 18 Cabrillo Launches ‘Landed’ Program: First College in California; Already Helping K-12 School Employees in County Buy Homes 5
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Business Profile Scotts Valley Property Management: Our company’s motto – “Careful Management”, By Edita McQuary
Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Newsletter • Pages 11-14 11 Call for Artists!: Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival’s 20th Anniversary Show! • 2019 Scotts Valley Business Walk: Friday, May 17 • Calendar of Upcoming Events 12 Scotts Valley Celebrates the Opening of Farmer’s Market Season: May 4 at Scotts Valley Community Center • Coast Veterinary Services: Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on May 23 13 New Member Spotlights • Marite Dufour: David Lyng Real Estate • TherapyWorks 14 B Sharp School of Music Summer Camp • New Drive-thru Starbuck Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening • Zinnia’s Gift Boutique Hosting Customer Appreciation Event
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“Mamma Mia!” from page 1 Mamma Mia! is presented at the San Lorenzo Valley Performing Arts Center through May 5. There is a special Community Night performance on Thursday, May 2. This romantic comedy contrasts the dreams and aspirations of a 70’s girl and a 90’s girl. ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. This enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship creates memorable moments for all ages. Come join the fun this spring! Will Guilford has been directing musicals in the San Lorenzo Valley and throughout Santa Cruz County for the past 30 years. This year marks his ninth time directing for SLVHS; past credits include Alice In Wonderland, Damn Yankees, Guys & Dolls, and Oklahoma! Crazy for You, Grease and West Side Story. Presently, Will teaches 7th Grade World History and Drama Production at SLV Middle School, and Drama I and Drama II at SLV High School. Nicki Kerns, music director, vocal coach and pianist, holds a piano performance degree from Dominican College and will complete her master’s degree in music education this May. This is her second time as music director for SLVHS, the first being last year’s production of West Side Story. She also served as vocal coach on past SLVHS productions of Grease and Crazy for You. Besides playing/music directing various shows in the area, Nicki is the music
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The cast of SLVHS’s production of “Mamma Mia!” are looking forward to seeing you at the show! director/organist at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Santa Cruz, the accompanist for the choirs at SLVHS and SLVMS, the owner/piano instructor at Up Scale Music in Boulder Creek, and keyboardist for The Raytones. This is Whitney James-Heskett’s third time working with SLVHS. Previous credits include: SLVHS’s productions of Urinetown and West Side Story; Mountain Community Theater’s productions of 9 to 5, the Musical, The Fantasticksand Young Frankenstein; Kirby School’s production of 9 to 5, the Musical; and Little People’s
Repertory Theatre’s productions of Alice’s Avengers in Underland and Cinderacula. She teaches at the Palomar Ballroom in Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz. n ••• Performance Dates: May 2, 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. • May 5 at 2 p.m. For more information on times and tickets: https://hs.slvusd.org/ Cover Photo (from left): Brianna Martin (Rosie), Adia Beaulieu (Donna) and Tylar Penny (Tanya) lead the SLVHS cast of “Mamma Mia!” • Photo Credit: Gabriela Dubé
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Fire Station Burrito Breakfast W e are a family” is how one volunteer described being a member of the volunteer fire team. The all-volunteer firefighters are not paid. Yet every one of the firefighters and medical staff undergoes the same extensive training as paid firefighters. Bonny Doon Fire Team was dispatched 138 times in 6 months. Volunteers are equipped to handle vehicle extrications and cliff rescues down to Highway One. They are trained in firefighting and rescue scenarios and
all the volunteers are Emergency Medical Responders or Emergency Medical Technicians. Bonny Doon Volunteer Fire and Rescue will be hosting their annual fundraising breakfast on May 19, 2019 between 9am and 1pm at Martin Road Fire Station, 975 Martin Road, Bonny Doon. This is an opportunity to support our volunteers that respond to emergencies in the Bonny Doon area. This includes medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, injured hikers, mountain bikers or horseback riders and both woodland and structure fires. The Burrito Breakfast will include a breakfast burrito, condiments, rice, beans, fruit, juice, coffee and tea. Children under 5 are free. A small plate will cost $5 and the cost of a large plate will be $10. There will be activities for children, live music, bake and shirt sale and a silent auction. Proceeds of fundraising events go towards the purchase of firefighting and emergency medical equipment and equipment maintenance. Bonny Doon Fire and Rescue, Inc.
is actively looking to recruit more community members. County fire provides all the training, personal safety equipment, and medical response bags free of charge to the volunteers. Members of the community will have an opportunity to inquire about being a volunteer at the breakfast. This friendly event is a good way to meet your neighbors and to be informed.
LOCAL SPORTS Valley High Schools Scoreboards Baseball
Scotts Valley Varsity Record: 4-5-1 (League: 9-6-1) Coach: Adrian Demar April 9 at Santa Cruz L 2-9 April 12 vs Santa Cruz L 2-9 April 16 vs SLV W 8-2 April 17 at Watsonville W 6-4 April 19 vs SLV W 9-1 April 23 at Aptos W 6-2 San Lorenzo Valley Varsity Record: 2-8-0 League: 3-11-0 Coach: Shane Sutcliffe April 1 vs Live Oak (Morgan Hill) L 1-7 April 9 vs Aptos L 1-13 April 12 at Aptos L 4-6 April 16 vs Scotts Valley L 2-8 April 19 at Scotts Valley L 1-9 April 23 vs Harbor W 5-4
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Scotts Valley Varsity Record: 2-4-0 (League: 2-7-0) Coach: Rick Reyes April 11 vs Santa Cruz W 12-1 April 13 St. Francis S.C.P. L 3-7 April 16 at Soquel L 1-18 April 18 at Aptos L 3-7 April 23 vs SLV L 0-11
San Lorenzo Valley Varsity Record: 6-1-0 (League: 8-2-0) Coach: Mark Brown April 6 vs North Monterey County L 5-6 April 11 at Aptos W 8-1 April 16 vs Harbor 15-1 April 18 vs Soquel W 9-8 April 23 at Scotts Valley W 11-0
Boys’ Volleyball
Scotts Valley Varsity Record: 3-8-0 (League: 5-12-0) Coach: Mark Andrews April 9 at Aptos L 0-3 April 11 vs Mt Madonna School L 0-3 April 16 at SLV W 3-0 April 23 vs Soquel L 1-3 San Lorenzo Valley Varsity Record: 1-10-0 (League: 1-10-0) Coach: Nick Gorman April 9 vs Mt Madonna School L 0-3 April 11 at Santa Cruz L 1-3 April 16 vs Scotts Valley L 0-3 April 23 vs Aptos L 0-3 n
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CERT, Cal Fire, Bonny Doon Fire & Rescue and the Santa Cruz Fire Safe Council will have representatives on hand to share information regarding fire and wildfire safety. The California fire season is nearing, it is time to prepare. Support our volunteers and enjoy breakfast with the community. n ••• For more information: bonnydoonfire.org
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For an injured, orphaned or sick bear, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, wild pig or mountain lion, contact CDFW directly, as most wildlife rehabilitators are only allowed to possess small mammals and birds. Although some wildlife rehabilitators are allowed to accept fawns, injured or sick adult deer should be reported directly to CDFW for public safety reasons. Anyone who removes a young animal from the wild is required to notify CDFW or take the animal to a state and federally permitted wildlife rehabilitator within 48 hours. These animals may need specialized care and feeding that is best done by trained wildlife care specialists. It is important to note that wild animals — even young ones — can cause serious injury with their sharp claws, hooves and teeth, especially when injured and scared. They may also carry ticks, fleas and lice, and can transmit diseases to humans, including rabies and tularemia. n ••• To learn more about how to live and recreate responsibly where wildlife is near, please visit CDFW’s Keep Me Wild website at www. keepmewild.org.
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cotts Valley Property Management is a family-owned business started by Jeanne Jensen Shada back in May of 1981. Jeanne’s oldest daughter, Gigi Jensen, is the Office Manager, Property Manager and Bookkeeper. Terra Brooks is a Property Manager with many years of experience. Jeanne’s younger daughter, Vicky Nitch, and son, Kristian Jensen, are both educators. Jeanne has been married for 23 years to Wayne Shada, a retired teacher, who also worked in the family business for many years before he retired. Scotts Valley Property Management manages and sells residential and commercial properties including single and multiplefamily homes, office buildings, apartment buildings, townhouses, and condominiums throughout Santa Cruz County. The company is a full-service business including advertising the available rentals and interviewing prospective tenants. The company also collects rents, inspects and repairs properties, handles tenant problems, returns security deposits, and writes letters of recommendation for tenants who move out. SVPM has sold millions of dollars
of real estate since its inception. As a broker she is a responsible and ethical realtor. The company’s motto is “Careful management.” A lot of SVPM’s owner/clients live out of the area; 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 their rentals. From decades of experience in the business, Jeanne has relationships with excellent service providers and vendors that assure that repairs can be quickly and cost-effectively made. Jeanne Jensen Shada is a real estate broker and is a member of the National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, and the Santa Cruz Association of Realtors. She is also involved in community activities, formerly serving as President of the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce and founder of the Scotts Valley Arts Commission. Currently she serves on the boards of directors for the Scotts Valley Chamber, Santa Cruz Symphony League, and the Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz. In 2003 Jeanne was chosen as Scotts Valley’s “Woman of the Year.”
Twenty years ago, Jeanne and several community, Jeanne says she is somewhat surprised at how successful she other people started the annual and her business have become. Scotts Valley Art and Wine FesIn conclusion, Jeanne stated, tival. Another of her interests “Although I have been fortunate was the Sister City relationship to have had two professional between Scotts Valley and careers, and have derived much Nichinan-Cho, Japan, which she satisfaction and pleasure in my and Wayne promoted for ten community activities, the most years. She was also featured on rewarding part of my life has Doree Steinmann’s Community Television program, “Your Second Jeanne Jensen Shada been my wonderful and sup50 Years,” which featured Jeanne’s double portive family.” n ••• professional careers as educator in the Scotts Valley Property Management is Scotts Valley Unified School District and as a real estate broker in rental management located at 4615 Scotts Valley Drive, Suite B, Scotts Valley CA 95066. and sales. Telephone: 831.438.2208 Although she has worked very hard Website: www.scottsvalleyproperty.com. at her business and has volunteered in the
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other’s Day is a nationally recognized holiday that is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of May as a tribute to all mothers and motherhood. The origins of the holiday date back to the times of the ancient Greeks and Romans when the Greeks paid annual homage to the titaness Rhea, the mother figure of their gods, and the Romans dedicated an annual spring festival to the mother of their gods, Cybele. on the anniversary of her own mothers The modern form of the celebration of death. She then gained the financial Mother’s Day in the United States began backing from a Philadelphia department in the 19th century. While versions of store owner named John Wanamaker Mother’s Day are celebrated worldwide, and together, they spent countless hours traditions vary depending on the country. writing to, petitioning and lobbying politiIn Thailand, for example, Mother’s Day cians, wealthy businessmen and ministers is always celebrated in August on the to establish a day to show support and love birthday of the current queen, Sirikit. to your mother. The history of Mother’s Day dates Originally, Mothers Day was meant to back to the 19th century, when a mother be a personal celebration between Mothers by the name of Ann Jarvis created a com- and families to celebrate motherhood mittee to establish a and appreciate all “Mother’s Friendship mothers and mother The greatest love is a Day” in order to figures in ones life. reunite families that Mothers Day celmother’s; then comes had been divided ebrations originally a dog’s, then comes a during the Civil War. included wearing a sweetheart’s. This day was also white carnation as a — Polish proverb intended to promote badge and visiting a mother-encouraged one’s mother or reconciliation between union and confed- attending church services together with erate soldiers. Women were known for ones mother. creating peace groups and organizations Today however, the present-day in the US and frequently tried to use these custom has evolved to include wearing a organizations to establish holidays and deep red or brightly colored carnation for regular activities in favor of peace and your mother if she is alive and a white caragainst war. nation if she has passed away. Anne chose Contrary to popular belief, Mothers white carnations for her first Mothers Day Day was not conceived or fine-tuned in the not only because they were her mother’s boardrooms of Hallmark. Today’s Mothers favorite flowers, but also to symbolize Day holiday was actually established in the sweetness, purity and endurance of a May 1908, by Anne Jarvis, the daughter mothers love. Today, deep dark red carnaof a tirelessly dedicated mother of 11, Ann tions symbolize deep love and affection Jarvis. while white carnations represent pure love Anne first started a campaign for a and good luck. national Mothers Day after having wild The first Mother’s Day celebration success at the Church service she arranged was organized at the Andrew’s Methodist Episcopal church in Grafton, West Virginia in honor of Ann Jarvis and has now officially become the International Mother’s Day Shrine and is a National Historic Landmark in tribute to all mothers including the sacrifices all mothers make for their children.
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he Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, its Board of Directors, and Ambassadors are very proud to announce the 2019 Scotts Valley Business Walk! On Friday, May 17, members of the Chamber Board of Directors, Ambassadors, City officials, as well as volunteers from our Chamber business community will partner up and walk the streets of Scotts Valley to talk one-on-one with our local businesses. The Business Walk is designed to capture the questions related to the state information for the Chamber and pulse of businesses in Scotts of their business and the local supporting agencies for small Valley by asking businesses 4 economy. It provides valuable business owners.
Entire Community is Welcome – Join Us!
Our goal is to enhance the value of your Chamber membership and to support our mission statement which is “to promote business stability and economic growth through business and community relationships”. If you would like to volunteer to be a part of the business walk, please contact the Scotts Valley Chamber at 831-438-1010. Shifts will be from 9am to 1pm and from 12:30 to 4:30 and we will provide a brief informational prior to each shift. Sign-up online at scottsvalley chamber.com
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Coast Veterinary Services 5400 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley
Thursday June 6
• Grand Reopening Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 5:30-7:00pm Bruno’s Bar and Grill 230 Mt. Hermon Road, Scotts Valley
Thursday June 27
• Business Networking Mixer: Joint Event with the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber 5:30-7:00pm Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club 16901 Big Basin Highway, Boulder Creek
Thursday July 18
• Multi-Chamber Mixer 5:00-7:00pm
Agricultural History Project (Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds) 2601 East Lake Ave., Watsonville
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Scotts Valley Celebrates the Opening of Farmer’s Market Season May 4 • Scotts Valley Community Center
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he Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market is back for another season beginning on May 4th, kicking off when the berries are already in full swing and stone fruit is just around the corner. Every Saturday 9am-1pm, spring, summer and fall, the SV Community Center parking lot will be transformed into a bustling place of commerce and neighborly exchanges. As each weekend arrives a group of some of the finest farms and food artisans around will set up their stands to offer shoppers and diners a great selection of edibles. Connecting residents directly with local farms, the Market is a resource for agricultural education and provides a community gathering place for families, friends and neighbors. Known for its focus on regional growers, the Scotts Valley Market showcases organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, pasture-raised eggs and meats, flowers, breads, seafood, pastries and ready-to-eat cuisine. We’ll be celebrating opening day with FREE strawberry short cake and an array of festivities. Kids can dress up in their favorite strawberry inspired outfit and get their photo taken at the photo booth. We will be running our popular DIY art table for the kids or bring them over to get their
face painted. Live music all day by the Mojo Navigators. The Scotts Valley Protein Hub returns this season. A collaboration between multiple ranches, here you can purchase pasture-raised pork and chicken from Root Down Farm and local beef from Left Coast Grass Fed. Triple Delight Farm joins with organic blueberries along with Live Earth Farm and their huge assortment of produce. We are adding many new small
farms, food businesses and prepared items like popular Rogue Pye. For opening day, Old House Farm offers a special–buy any two vegetable/ herb starts and get one more free. The El Pajaro Kitchen Incubator joins this season, hosting a rotating booth of up-andcoming food businesses — My Mom’s Mole, Hakouya Miso and many others. Keep your eyes out for a table featuring various local artisans including Copper
Moon Apothecary with specialty body products, Ashby Confections with artisanal chocolates and farm-to-fruit sour strips along with local favorite Adorable Bakery selling authentic French deserts and breads along with Beckmans and Companion Bakeshop. Every week the Scotts Valley Market offers a Kids Zone in the center of the market where little ones can play and get into art projects. Visible from every corner of the market, parents can keep one eye on the kiddos and the other on that fresh bread, cup of coffee or basket of raspberries. A weekly music program featuring local bluegrass and country blues bands keeps the feet stompin’. And, on June 29th another round of the Pop-Up Breakfasts, a farm-to-table, ticketed, multi-course meal spotlighting seasonal ingredients expertly prepared by Kenny Woods of 1440 Multiversity in Scotts Valley. Get your tickets while they last. ••• For more info about this market visit our website: www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org/ markets/scotts-valley/ www.facebook.com/ScottsValleyFarmers Market Follow us on www.instagram.com/santa cruzfarmersmkt
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oast Veterinary Services has just opened a beautiful modern dog and cat hospital here in Scotts Valley. At Coast Veterinary, they have a vision of veterinary health care as a place where clients and their pets are cared for with compassion and receive personalized quality service. The medicine is a complete health care approach integrating both modern medicine such as digital x-ray, in-house blood machines, surgery, dental procedures and alternative medicine such as herbal supplements, acupuncture and laser therapy. Coast Vet was founded in 2009 by Cori Phinn, DVM, as an ambulatory equine service and has continued to expand to best serve clients and their animals. Dr. Phinn was born and raised in our local
community and is now living here in Scotts Valley with her husband and two children. She will be working in the clinic as well as continuing to offer ambulatory equine service and house calls. She will be working with Dr Erika Sullenberger, an experienced local veterinarian certified in both canine rehabilitation and acupuncture, who will be offering physical therapy, water treadmill, laser therapy, as well as general medicine and surgery. They will also have a talented groomer on site. Come see their new facility located right next to Scotts Valley Feed and meet their amazing skilled staff, refered to as the “Dream Team”. Now offering a free first exam for your pet! Coast Vet12 / May 2019 / Scotts Valley Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com
erinary looks forward to becoming your partner, keeping your pet happy and healthy. Join us on May 23rd from 5:30-7 Pm at 5400 Scotts Valley Drive at the ribbon cutting and open house to see a water treadmill and grooming demonstration, giveaways, a raffle, meet adoptable dogs and enjoy wine and small bites. This event is free of charge and open to the entire community. ••• For more information, visit www.Coastvet.net or call 831-707-4050
Scotts Valley Chamber News New Member Spotlight
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arite is a licensed DRE realtor since 2006. She has been helping clients find and sell luxury homes, assist first time home buyers, move growing families to larger homes or relocate to a new environment, or downsizing homes when the need arises. Marite guides her clients through the real estate process of buying or selling a home with enthusiasm and encouragement. She is sensitive and understands the different needs of each buyer and seller. She goes above and beyond the call of duty and is available at any time to meet the needs of her clients. She is professional, hardworking, organized and punctual. On June 8, 2018 in Orlando, Florida during the Craig Proctor Super Conference (#1 Coaching System in North America) Marite received the Quantum Leap Award for exceptional gains in real estate achieved through the successful implementation of the system in 2017 As a people person, Marite honed her personal and professional traits after spending nearly four decades managing department stores, supermarkets, pharmacy and convenience stores. As a retail executive she was results oriented and excelled in customer relations. Before she moved to the US, Marite received awards for publishing “Iloilo the Book” a photographic essay of the city she grew up in the Philippines,
having planted the seeds for the city’s redevelopment. As a realtor, Marite services Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties plus Marin and Contra Costa. She has conducted business in Sacramento, Alameda, San Francisco, the Bay Area and Scotts Valley where she resides with her husband, Jack. She is also a mother of two grown children.
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herapyWorks is a premier psychology practice dedicated to changing lives. Offering counseling and coaching services designed to fit the individual needs and lifestyle of each of our clients, we’re committed to professional excellence and top-notch care. As a full-service practice, they enjoy the unique ability to support children, teens, adults, couples and families. They help with general day-to-day challenges as well as life’s unexpected — including family and marital stress,
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anxiety, depression, life transitions, addictions, and other common circumstance impacting one’s personal life, relationships or career. Their collaborative team is comprised of highly-skilled professionals, each with specialized training, proven clinical expertise and a passion and commitment for quality care. Focused on creating positive change and effective solutions, their genuine approach to evidenced-based care provides practical support, a refocused perspective and a personal touch. Since 2009, TherapyWorks has offered a contemporary and confidential setting, with options for in-office or virtual scheduling and prompt availability. With three convenient locations in Los Gatos, Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley, we easily serve our neighboring communities throughout the Bay Area, including Campbell, Saratoga, San Jose, Capitola, Soquel and Aptos. Known for our high-care experience and leading professional standards, TherapyWorks looks forward to exceeding your expectations as a trusted resource. We welcome the opportunity to connect and invite you to learn more about how TherapyWorks is changing lives. ••• Visit us online at www.mytherapyworks. com
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B Sharp School of Music Summer Camp
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Sharp School of Music opened its doors in Scott’s Valley in July of 2017 in the King’s Village Shopping Center with two music teachers and no students. Today, they keep their weekdays packed with lessons and are proud to have grown to a total of six music teachers who teach a variety of instruments from piano to drums! It’s a chance for parents to have a one stop for all their music lessons in a safe, professional and fun environment that strives to inspire creativity. It’s a place where everyone in the family can learn. Learning music isn’t just for kids! B Sharp also has a good percentage of grown up students too. While some are working on their musical skills, others are picking up an instrument for the first time. B Sharp is proud to provide high quality lessons from musicians who not only love to teach music but love to make
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music throughout their community. Many of their teachers perform throughout the community either as solo artists or as part of a band. Several of the teachers are songwriters and Composers as well! You can read their bios on B Sharp’s Website: www.BSharpSchoolOfMusic.com. ••• This summer B Sharp will be holding a music camp for ages 3 to 17 years old. It’s a perfect opportunity for students to have fun, learn and create music together. B Sharp believes that music can bring life into a community by sharpening the minds of musicians of every walk of life.
Zinnia’s Gift Boutique Hosting Customer Appreciation Event
innia’s has garnered the title from Brighton as their top Northern California Specialty Retailer. They are honored to be your go to Brighton Store! To celebrate, Zinnia’s is hosting a Customer Appreciation Event on May 6th from 12-6pm. Customers who RSVP by Friday, May 3rd will receive a $25 Brighton gift card toward your purchase the day of the event.
There is a $40 minimum purchase required. RSVP to zinnias.dedra@gmail.com ••• A Zinnia’s Customer Appreciation May 6th, 12-6pm oin us for lunch between 12-2 for finger sandwiches or from 4-6pm cocktails with cheese and crackers while shopping •••
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Meet and Greet Annie Morehouser May 11th, 11-3pm Annie will be engraving her beautiful glassworks with personal messages for your friends and families who are celebrating new babies into the family and gifts for Mother’s Day, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations and Housewarming gifts!
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“Affordable Housing” from page 7 • The construction of affordable housing available to very low, low- and moderate-income families. SB 5 is estimated to create 86,000 new and rehabilitated housing units over the next 10 years. A minimum of 50 percent of funds must be dedicated to housing. • Transit-oriented development in priority locations that maximize density and transit use and contribute to a reduction in vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions. • Infill development by rehabilitating and improving infrastructure and through the revitalization of previously developed, underutilized land in the urban core. • Revitalizing and restoring existing neighborhoods. SB 5 contains strong accountability provisions to ensure funds are only spent on state-approved projects, including: • SB 5 creates the Affordable Housing and Community Development Investment Committee empowered with strong state oversight to approve or reject all projects proposed by local governments. º Cities must use funding for state identified priority projects including building affordable housing; promoting infill, transit-oriented development; and addressing climate
change. Cities have discretion for developing plans to use funding for these priorities. º Cities and counties must submit annual spending reports to the Legislature. º SB 5 creates a cap on funds available at $200 million annually beginning in 2020 and $250 million annually after 2025. After the program is ramped up, total annual general fund spending cannot exceed $2 billion annually. º The Legislature can suspend new plans during fiscal downturns. º SB 5 provides state resources to ensure funding for schools and community colleges are not impacted. SB 5 requires that at least one member of the Affordable Housing and Community Development Investment Committee has an education finance background. While the Governor and Legislature have proposed one-time funding, there is a significant need for ongoing and sustainable funding dedicated to affordable housing, community revitalization and related infrastructure. SB 5 is supported by a broad coalition of business, labor, local governments, housing advocates, and community leaders. n ••• For more information, visit www.cityof santacruz.com
“Mother’s Day” from page 9 Following the success of her first Mother’s Day, Jarvis resolved to see her holiday added to the United States national calendar and then later as an international holiday. By 1912 many states, towns and churches had adopted Mother’s Day as an annual holiday, and Jarvis had established the Mother’s Day International Association to help promote her cause. Her persistence paid off in 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson signed a measure officially establishing the second Sunday in May as “Mother’s Day” — dedicated “to the best mother in the world,
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your mother” (Former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson). Although the date of the Holiday changes each year, it always remains on a Sunday. Countries like Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Austria and Belgium join in the celebration of Mother’s Day on the same day as the U.S. In carrying on these traditions of honoring your mother, we celebrate Mother’s Day in the U.S. by presenting our mothers and mother-figures with gifts such as flowers, cards, candies, jewelry, wine tasting and spa days among other things. Families also celebrate by giving mothers a day off from activities like cooking or other household chores. n
KIDS CAMP
Camp Is For Everyone T oday, there are camps to meet every interest, price range, and schedule. Knowing your options, as well as your child’s personality, will help you identify programs from which your child will benefit most. Resident Camp — Most offer a variety of programs for children starting at age seven. Resident camp options include coed, single sex and specialty camps that focus on a particular program. Resident camps offer varying overnight accommodations such as cabins, tents, and tepees. Day Camp — Similar to resident camps except campers are somewhat younger, starting at four-year-olds, and everyone returns home at the end of the day. Specialty Camps and Programs — Campers can embark on adventures as varied as learning how to ride a horse, water ski, or dance. If your child has a special interest, there likely is a camp that specializes in it. Special Needs Campers — A physical, medical, or mental disability is not a roadblock for a camp experience. Each year more than a million special needs children benefit from summer camp. Some camps specialize in serving certain groups
while other camps integrate special-needs campers into the total camp population. Session Lengths Vary — Children may stay at camp for a few days, a few weeks or the entire summer. At camp, there’s a session length for every child, budget, and schedule. Cost — Camp remains a very affordable option for most everyone. A large range of price options are available, depending upon the choice of camp, the facilities offered and the camper’s needs. The average resident camp fee is $85 a day, while the average day camp fee is $43 per day. Many camps and
Jim Booth Swim School Harvey West Pool, Santa Cruz Watsonville Indoor & Outdoor Pools Phone: 831-722-3500 web: www.jimboothswimschool.com
Jim Booth Swim School is known for its gentle classes where infants are taught to swim and are never dunked or forced. Parents feel comfortable that they are starting their children in a safe and sensible way. Jim Booth Swim School gives children of all ages the foundations required to be great swimmers for their entire lives. Mike Bottom, a member of the U.S. Olympic Swim Team said, “This is the way to start babies in the water.” There are now 2 locations to serve you: Watsonville and Santa Cruz’s Harvey West Park. For more information call Jim Booth Swim School at (831)722-3500 or visit www.jimboothswimschool.com.
other organizations offer financial assistance based on need. Packing Tips Packing Tips For Resident Camps Bedding — Select easily laundered bedding that is appropriate for the climate at your camp. Articles to include are sleeping bags, sheets and pillowcases, blankets, and pillows. Towels and Toiletries — Towels should not be the family’s best, since they’ll be used for swimming and other waterfront activities as well as for showers. A small bag or plastic bucket will help campers carry and keep track of essentials such as
soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, comb, and brush. At some camps, campers walk to separate facilities to shower. Clothes and Laundry — The frequency of laundry day at camp affects how much clothing to pack. Generally, sessions less than two weeks in length do not include laundry services. Always send along an extra pillowcase or laundry bag for dirty clothing. Most camps supply lists of recommended clothing and some include required uniforms. In general, camp gear should be comfortable and durable clothing suitable for active days at camp. • Shorts, T-shirts, sweater/jacket and jeans • Long pants for leg protection on hikes and horseback rides • Comfortable, durable shoes and sneakers • A hat • A raincoat or poncho Equipment: Flashlight with extra batteries • Camera and film • Canteen or water bottle • Insect repellent, sunscreen and lip balm • Pre-addressed, pre-stamped postcards or envelopes Medication: Send medication in original bottles, along with dosage instructions, to the camp nurse or health care facility. Your medical release form should list all medications. “Everyone” page 17
Belmont Training Stable Monte Vista Horsemanship Camp 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-206-9707 web: www.belmonttraining.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 or visit www.belmonttraining.com for more information today!
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hen choosing the type of summer camps to send your children to be sure that you pay close attention to the age of the child. If they are young make sure to send them to a summer camp that is age appropriate. There is no more important age to pay attention to this than when the child is a teenager. T h e r e are summer camps that are specifically geared towards teenage children. The teen summer camps are set up differently than the other types of summer camps. Why you may ask? Well teen summer camps focus on things that are important to teens like growing up and learning about real life and gaining a sense of independence. The teenage kids want to experience being out on their own and being an adult
but appreciate the safe and controlled environment that teen summer camps offer. This is also a plus for the parents. Many teens that attend teen summer camps find that they are not as grown up as they thought they were. The teens sometimes experience trouble being away from home though that is all they talk about doing when they are home. The teen summer camps also take the child from their normal environment and force them to adapt and adjust to a new place that is highly different than what they are used to. The summer camps for teens also force the children to meet new types of people from walks of life they have never thought of. This allows the teen child to learn about different cultures and see that there is more to life than what they know from home. Teen summer camps can allow teens to do things that their family does not normally do with them and in some cases cannot afford to let them try. Water skiing and horseback riding are two of the top activities that they do at teen summer camps that most children are not exposed to due to the specialized and expensive equipment needed. These also tend to be the teenagers favorite activities to do at
Musical Me, Inc. • Summer Classes PO Box 66438, Scotts Valley, CA 95067-6438 Phone: 831-438-3514 Text: 831-332-9002 e-mail: Registrar@MusicalMe.com web: www.musicalme.com
Don’t Pack: Radios, CD players, stereos • Televisions or portable video games • Cellular phones or pagers • Food (candy, snacks) • Palm Pilots • Hunting knives • Fireworks of any kind • Expensive clothing or jewelry
••• Clearly mark your child’s name on everything sent to camp with permanent marker or nametapes. Use common sense and think about the activities that will take place and the climate at camp. Don’t hesitate to call the camp if you have questions. n
teen summer camps around the world. When considering what summer camp to send your teen to be sure to look into the teen summer camps in your area. Bring the teen into the decision and let them assist in the decision. They will not only enjoy the chance to pick their own summer camp but will appreciate you treating them as more
of an adult which is the point of the teen summer camps anyway. Nothing is worse than a teenage child that feels like a baby because you refused to send them to a teen summer camp but instead sent them to a regular summer camp where they are truly treated as a child instead of the young adult they are. n
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Santa Cruz Soccer Camp P.O. Box 2748, Santa Cruz, CA 95063 Phone: 831-246-1517 web: www.santacruzsoccercamp.com Santa Cruz Soccer Camp is dedicated to promoting a fun and active environment for 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 10th to the week of August 19th, located at the beautiful DeLaveaga Park (805 Branciforte Drive, Santa Cruz, 95060). Call or visit our website for more information.
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Your May Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Gemini (May 22-June 21)
The pressure is on as May begins. Things won’t always be easy, but your perseverance can put you ahead of the competition. Working harder instead of smarter isn’t ideal, but it will get you where you want to go. Taking the direct approach shouldn’t be your first thought mid-month. Avoiding confrontation is your goal even if it means missing out on something you really want. Late in the month your curiosity is peaking. Asking penetrating questions will give you the answers you’re looking for, and take you below the surface to find out the details you’re really curious about.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Your thinking becomes much more down to earth as the month begins and less guided by your unpredictable emotions. Still, don’t get caught in a rut. It’s important to still strive to find new processes and concepts. Your emotions start to push to the forefront mid-month, leading to decisions being swayed by them, rather than reason. When business-related choices are difficult, consult a coworker or colleague for advice. The end of May brings a desire for some luxury, so shopping should be high on your priority list. Don’t just browse, though. It’s time to treat yourself to something you truly deserve.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)
Your sensitivity to situations confronting you is heightened early in the month, letting you know if someone holding back, or if you need to back off yourself. Reading between the lines will help you decipher what’s not being said. A deeply intense experience could be there for you mid-May if you’re willing to put in the work. Do your research and investigate whatever topic you’re most interested in. The knowledge uncovered now could be life-altering. Your big plans for the end of the month look perfect, but be aware they may not work out in real life the way they do on paper. Narrow down the details before you share your larger vision.
Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)
May begins with a sense of intense thought, hopefully preparing for some of the advanced concepts that come your way. Ideas and words will have solid foundations as you build on them. Share your best ideas only with your closest friends and co-workers, especially if they might lead to patents and trademarks. Your creativity flows mid-month, leaving you in the mood to make art, music, and love. Chance encounters can result in long-lasting friendships or romance now, but only if you let the relationship progress organically. Late in the month your thirst for knowledge and understanding take hold. A perfect time to sign up for a summer class or inquire about teaching one yourself. If it has to do with learning, you’re in!
Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)
It’s possible your stress levels will be on the rise early in the month, but how you handle things has a huge influence on how they turn out. Stay as graceful as possible under pressure. Positive energy starts flowing towards you mid-month, but it’s not going to work for you, you’re going to have to take hold of it and use it to your advantage. You’re sexy and you know it! You can feel the big plans and ideas bouncing around in your mind at the end of May, but don’t let the details get buried in the process. You need to pay attention to all aspects of a project to make sure it’s successful.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
Everything seems to be on the right track as the month begins. Use have the energy to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time, so be ready to use it. Mid-may could bring out some conflict where there wasn’t any before. Is it possible you’re overthinking a personal or professional situation? Things aren’t always what they seem, so don’t assume the worst. You can’t stay away from the mysteries in the latter half of the month; your burning desire to find out top-secret info and solve the case before anyone else does is admirable, but try not to become obsessive. Some answers just aren’t available.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)
Everything you need to make your current project a big success is available to you as May begins. If you’re entering into any kind of negotiations now, you should come out on top. Mid-month feels like a good time to back off a bit. You’ll be better off playing defense than offense. You’ll back yourself, your family, or your friends if necessary, but being aggressive isn’t your best choice. Diverse concepts and innovative ideas are brought to the table as the month comes to a close, but you might not be ready to accept opinions and procedures that are so different from your own. Keep in mind that there’s more than one way to succeed.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
Your thinking is deeply rooted as you focus on a specific topic of your choosing at the beginning of the month. If you have to convince other people you’re right, choose your words carefully and speak slowly. Mid-month shows promise to actually bringing you some of the recognition you deserve. You probably won’t let the applause last long — there’s more work to be done, after all — but at least now you know people appreciate your efforts. The latter half of May brings a few things you’ve had on your mind into focus. Is it better now that you know? Being (or acting) ignorant can have its upside, but there’s no going back once you see the light.
Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)
Your finances seem to be in good shape as the month begins, making this is a great time to put a budget in place and start thinking about your long-term financial future. Mixing old ideas with new ones might be your best bet. You’re in a playful modd mid-May, easily attracting people to you. You’re fun to be around, and you like to keep it casual, but are you ready to move on to the next level? Late in the month finds you in the mood to spice up your situation, especially if things have felt stagnant lately. Breaking away from your normal routine can benefit you in some very surprising ways.
Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
Patience is the key to your attitude early in May, whether it be your deliberate cadence when talking or your persistent attitude about how you feel. Be on the lookout for more conservative or traditional thinking than usual. You run the risk of becoming dangerously closed-minded. Your mood continues to dominate your decisions mid-month. Don’t announce you’ve made a final decision until you are 100 percent sure. And even then, wait a few more minutes to think it through. The month ends with you feeling a need to be around people you respect and trust. If you’re going to work with someone on a long-term project or pursue a long-term relationship with them, you want to be sure it starts out on solid ground.
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Cabrillo Launches ‘Landed’ Program
First College in California; Already Helping K-12 School Employees in County Buy Homes
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abrillo College announced it has become the first institution of higher education in California to launch with Landed, a down payment assistance and homebuyer education program aimed at helping educators and school employees afford to buy homes. The program provides half of the down payment on a home, up to $120,000 per family, in exchange for a portion of the change in the value of the home when the home is sold. Any gains from this assistance are re-invested to support an evergrowing number of educators and essential professionals. Landed’s down payment support will be available to all faculty, staff, and administrators who have worked for Cabrillo College for at least two years. “As the cost of housing in our region continues to rise, too many of our employees are finding it harder to afford homes and stay in the area,” said Cabrillo College President Matthew Wetstein. “We believe Landed will be a valuable solution to help improve our recruitment and retention by making home ownership more accessible, and we’re encouraged by the success that the program is already having for K-12 schools across Santa Cruz County.” In November 2017, the Santa Cruz County Office of Education partnered with Landed to bring down payment assistance to all 10 K-12 school districts
Aries (March 21-April 20)
Your mind is dancing gracefully through an obstacle course as the month begins. Your directness and nimble honesty are appreciated by friends, family, and colleagues. Flaunt your confidence mid-month. When you project your positivity, people want to be around you. All types of new relationships are possible now. Later in May, your desire for excitement and spontaneity kick in. It might not be easy to get things started, but once you do the momentum takes you places you’ve only dreamed of going.
Taurus (April 21-May 21)
You have both the desire and energy to work harder for what you want as the month begins. If you’re lucky enough to have the basics, it’s time to start saving for some luxuries. Your romantic confidence is on the rise mid-May. You know what you have to offer, and your talents are significant. If you aren’t surrounded by people who appreciate you, it’s time for a change of scenery. The end of the month brings out your nurturing, caring side, and this is a good time to take care of an older family member or a friend in need. Putting aside your own problems long enough to offer aid to someone who really needs it is rewarding beyond measure.
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in the county. Since then, more than 500 Santa Cruz County K-12 educators have been engaged in receiving home buying or financial wellness resources, and 12 Santa Cruz County educators have already successfully closed on homes. In 2018, the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County became Landed’s first local investor and Bay Federal Credit Union joined as a partner mortgage lender for educators using Landed’s down payment support. “Growing up in Santa Cruz, I’ve seen the dramatic change in affordability and the need for new solutions to help educators be able to afford to build financial security,” said Landed Director of Partnerships, Ian Magruder. Magruder attended Cabrillo College as a dual-enrolled student in high school and served as Cabrillo College student body Vice President in 2007. “It’s an honor to return to the campus that helped shape my early education and leaderships to be able to give back to the faculty and staff who serve this community,” Magruder added. Since its founding in 2015, Landed has helped nearly 200 educators purchase homes in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Denver, and Seattle. The partnership with Cabrillo College is Landed’s first expansion into public colleges and universities in California. n ••• For more information: www.landed.com
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Citrus On The Sucker List
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five-pound kumquat is a problem! It means something went seriously wrong. Anyone who grew one would concur. They are huge, lumpy, and very insipid, with ridiculously thick pale yellow rind around a small handful of uselessly fibrous pulp. They are protected by dangerously sharp and rigid thorns that can get longer than three inches. Even their irregularly wavy foliage is unappealing. In reality though, there is no such thing as a five-pound kumquat. These huge but useless fruits, as well as the associated thorns and foliage, are those of ‘shaddock’, which is the most common ‘under stock’ for almost all grafted dwarf citrus trees. It is what keeps such trees compact, so that they do not get as big as orchard trees. It was there all along, whether we were aware of it or not. Most citrus trees are composed of two genetically different parts. The under stock are the lower parts that develop roots that are unseen underground. The desirable upper parts that produce the familiar citrus fruits grow from ‘scions’ that are grafted onto the under stock. Graft unions are just above grade, where the texture of the bark above is slightly different from that of the bark below. ‘Suckers’ are stems that grow from the under stock below the graft unions. Because they are genetically identical to the under stock rather than the scions, they produce the same fruit and exhibit
the same physical characteristics as the under stock would if it were growing wild. Suckers can overwhelm desirable scion growth, which is how kumquat trees can produce huge five-pound fruits. Other grafted trees and shrubs, particularly fruit trees, get suckers too. New suckers appear as new spring growth develops. They should be peeled off of the main trunks rather than pruned off. As brutal as this seems, it is more efficient than pruning. Soft young shoots should snap off quite readily. This technique removes more of the callus growth at the bases of the suckers, which could develop more suckers later. Big older suckers should be pruned off as closely and neatly as possible. ••• Highlight: Bleeding Heart here is something about the delicately intricate bloom and foliage of bleeding heart, Lamprocapnos spectabilis (formerly Dicentra spectabilis) that suits informal woodland gardens splendidly. Not only to they look like natural companions to small coniferous evergreens, but they are also quite tolerant of the acidic foliar debris, and to some extent, the shade that most conifers generate. The small and distinctively heart shaped flowers hang vertically from arching limber stems in May or June. They can get as high as three feet if crowded, although they prefer to stay about two feet tall. The most popular varieties bloom with red or pink ‘hearts’ with white tails. ‘Alba’ blooms with white hearts. The palmately compound and lobed leaves are like soft light green anemone leaves. Bleeding heart not only tolerates significant shade, but it prefers at least partial shade as the weather warms in spring. As the weather gets too warm and arid through late spring and summer, it is likely to defoliate and go dormant until the end of the following winter. Bleeding heart wants rich soil and regular watering too. The tender foliage is intolerant of traffic, so is best in the background. n ••• Horticulturist Tony Tomeo can be contacted at tonytomeo.com.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR fiction and nonfiction. Non-profit Grey Bears has served our community for 45 years. Grey Bears provides recycling services and accepts books and other donations for our thrift stores. Proceeds benefit our Brown Bag Program, distributing nutritious food to 3,900 seniors every week.
Saturday May 25 FELTON REMEMBERS PARADE AND COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL 10:00 a.m., Hwy 9, Covered Bridge Park and Graham Hill Road, Felton The Parade route starts at the entrance to Henry Cowell Redwoods on Highway 9, and continues into downtown Felton along Highway 9. The route turns right at Graham Hill Road; The parade ends at the Covered Bridge Park on Graham Hill Road. Expect to see Fire Engines, Marching Bands, Horses, Military Veterans, Antique Autos, Military Vehicles, maybe a Tank, (A Tank??). The Covered Bridge Festival is held at the Felton Covered Bridge Park every year right after the parade. The Festival has grown during the past several years into an event which features live music, great food and a beautiful beer garden serving beer and local wine, soft drinks and specialty items. Booths promoting local artists, non-profit organizations, jump houses, and festival games for the kids, are all part of the fun.
Saturday May 25 thru Monday May 27 38TH ANNUAL CIVIL WAR BATTLES & ENCAMPMENT Presented by Roaring Camp Railroads and the American Civil War Association 9 a.m. Daily, Roaring Camp, Felton. Travel back in time to the Civil War where encampments of Union and Confederate soldiers re-make history right before your eyes. Experience the sights and sounds of cavalry charges, musket fire and artillery shells in one of the longest-running historic reenactments in the West. Ride an 1880s “iron horse” through an ancient redwood forest and witness skirmishes as the steam train ascends Bear Mountain. Glimpse a soldier’s daily life as he cooks meals over a campfire, cleans his musket and prepares for the day’s campaign. Then chow down on a Chuck Wagon Barbecue and take in the camp. See you at Roaring Camp for this fun family event on Memorial Day Weekend! For tickets, visit www.roaringcamp.com/events/civil_War
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Weekdays CASA ORIENTATIONS TO BECOME ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN CASA empowers volunteers to directly influence life-changing decisions affecting children in foster care. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected. More info www.casaofsantacruz.org or call (831) 7612956 XT.102
listen or share experiences. Childcare provided on site. Spanish – Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Servicios Monarca, 233 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville (831) 722-4532 English – Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Monarch Services, 1590 Seabright Avenue, SC (831) 425-4030 For more information, visit www.monarchscc.org Tuesdays & Thursdays FREE PILATES CLASSES AT TEMPLE BETH EL 10 a.m., Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Rd., Aptos Please join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am in the social hall at Temple Beth El in Aptos (3055 Porter Gulch Rd) for a lively and challenging 60 minute Pilates Strength Class. The classes are free and everybody is welcome. Donation are welcome. For more information https://www.tbeaptos.org
Second Wednesdays SANTA CRUZ SONS IN RETIREMENT MONTHLY MEETING Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. This statewide group of retired men invites you to be our guest at our monthly luncheon. You’ll meet kindred spirits, have a fine lunch and learn something new from a top notch guest speaker. Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096
Second and Fourth Wednesdays WELLNESS ON THE CANCER JOURNEY 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza Learn how to safely support your body and emotions through the journey of Cancer — from diagnosis to softening the impact of chemo, radiation, and recovering well from surgery. We’ll address nausea, low energy, weakness, Second and Fourth Mondays digestion, immune support, grief, stress and more. Wednesdays SANTA CRUZ CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Feel free to bring your partner or care team 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION to this free class. Please come fed; water is 1st & 3rd Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. Street, Ste. L2, Santa Cruz available. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays: 2-3:30 p.m. If you have a family member who has been Limited Seats. Please register all attendees on Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water Street, Ste L2, Santa Cruz, Eventbrite — Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related CA 95060 dementia, a caregiver support group can offer you 831-254-3270 to RSVP. Address given upon registration an opportunity to find out more about available com- If you have a family member who has been receipt. diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related munity resources, learn from others who are going dementia, a caregiver support group can offer you through similar experiences, and obtain additional ADHD SUPPORT GROUP educational materials. Open to family members, no an opportunity to find out more about available com- 6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos munity resources, learn from others who are going fee. The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay Branch of CHADD For more information about this and other support groups through similar experiences, and obtain additional hosts monthly support group meetings for anyone educational materials. in the area, please call 800.272.3900 who would like to learn more about ADHD or has Our evening Santa Cruz caregiver support questions or concerns. Come share with those who group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Mondays & Tuesdays understand. of each month, and our afternoon Santa Cruz Second Wednesdays’ meeting is for parents of WOMENCARE ARM-IN-ARM caregiver support group meets on the 2nd and 4th children, teens, and young adults with ADHD. The 12:30 - 2 p.m. Wednesdays of each month. No fee. Open to family group for adults with ADHD, spouses, partners of WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM support group for women someone with ADHD meets fourth Wednesdays of every with advanced, recurrent and metastatic cancers. Meets members. For more information about this and other support groups in month. weekly Mondays & Tuesdays, with a separate meeting the area, please call 800.272.3900 Judy Brenis: jbbrenis@comcast.net, or call 831-818-9619. every First and Third Tuesday every month. Registration required. Call 457-2273 for more information and to register. No cost to attend. www.womencaresantacruz.org Tuesdays WRITING/DISCUSSION MEETING 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo Room, 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At Hwy One and Freedom Blvd) Do you have a problem with food? Please check out our free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution. All teens and adults welcome! For current times and locations of other meetings: www. santacruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our Hotline at (831) 429-7906. BINGO 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. BINGO EVERY TUESDAY. Buy-in begins at $21. The Snack Bar is open with goodies and dinner specials.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE MONTEREY SYMPHONY The Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you love music and want to be involved, please call (831) 646-8511 BUSINESS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS or visit www.montereysymphony.org for more information. 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center Street, Santa Cruz. We specifically focus on recovering from debting on ONGOING EVENTS one’s business. For more information: 831-425-3272. Daily SANTA CRUZ ‘USED’ BOOKSHOP Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10 am- 3 pm 2710 Chanticleer Ave. Santa Cruz SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUPS Grey Bears: Every Monday and Friday is $10-a-bag Monarch Services offers a safe space to meet book sale. Fill up a shopping bag with books for only $10! Thousands of titles for $1.50 or less: cookbooks, other survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking survivors, and to gardening, sci-fi, mysteries, classics and all sorts of
THE CENTENNIAL OF THE CEMENT SHIP’S LAUNCH Saturday May18 2–3:30 p.m., Rio Sands Hotel Community Room, 116 Aptos Beach Dr Learn about the building of the S.S. Palo Alto and how it came to Seacliff Beach. Presented by Kevin Newhouse and Bob Wall $25 general, $20 museum members, Friends of SC State Parks and students. Donation benefits the Museum Reservations required: (831) 688-1467. www.riosands.com
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR goats, chickens, rabbits, and more! You are sure to find going through similar problems, talk about how they something fun and entertaining for the whole family. cope and find recovery. To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go Check our website and Facebook page for more details. FREE Last Wednesdays Each Month to our website at www.nar-anon.org. MAGICIANS’ CLUB Sundays 7 p.m., Antonelli Club Room, 2655 Brommer St., Santa Cruz Attention Magic Lovers! Our new Magicians’ Club meets DROP-IN GRIEF SUPPORT OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING on the last Wed. of every month at 7pm in the club room 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, two locations: 4 - 5 pm, Ben Lomond Community Library, 9525 Mill St., 940 Disc Dr., SV • 85 Nielson St., Watsonville at the Antonelli Mobile Home Park. If you do magic or Ben Lomond Hospice of Santa Cruz County is offering a drop-in grief want to get started in this fun hobby, join us. Do you have a problem with compulsive over- or undersupport group for adults grieving the death of a family Questions? Call Jim at 685-3829 eating? Anorexia? Bulimia? Compulsive exercising? member or a friend. This group is a place where you You are not alone. Drop into a free, friendly OA 12-Step can share stories, learn tools for coping, and receive SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PROSTATE CANCER meeting with the solution. All are welcome! support from people who care. SUPPORT GROUP For information on other meetings in Santa Cruz County: www. 7-9 p.m., Katz Cancer Resource Center, 3150 Mission Dr For more information, please call (831) 430-3000. Presantacruzoa.org/meetings registration is required. Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group has been an active group for over 20 years in the community. NAR-ANON SANTA CRUZ First Fridays each month First meeting of 2018 will be February 28th. 6:30 p.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (Sutter FIRST FRIDAY ART TOUR Room), 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz Thursdays The First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction FRIENDSHIP PUT TO MUSIC! and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. with the participating art venues. The event takes place Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 year-round and illuminates some of the most talented Estrella Ave. going through similar problems, talk about how they local artists from local galleries. Classes every Thursday night. For more information cope and find recovery. To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or email at To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for to our website at www.nar-anon.org. caller4u@att.net First Friday viewings.) LUCKY STEPPERS MODERN SQUARE DANCE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BIBLE STUDY FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La 9:45 a.m: Bible Study 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace United Church of Christ at 900 11 a.m.: Worship Selva Beach, CA 95076 It’s fun and easy to do! Friendship put to music; family High Street, Santa Cruz 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos friendly. Class takes place every Thursday Night at our Curious about Shakespeare? The Friday Shakespeare First Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their Club members discuss the life, times, and influence of bible study and worship every Sunday. new home in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar Monte off of William Shakespeare. Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) Call (831) 688-5842 for more info For information, call 831-684-2832, or go to friday For more information, contact Sue Harris or Don Benson at shakespeare.org or facebook.com/fridayshakespeare. First Sunday of Every Month (831) 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net. SANTA CRUZ DINNER CLUB EVENT FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB SAN LORENZO COMMUNITY 5 p.m., various member homes throughout county OF SANTA CRUZ BAND PRACTICE SESSIONS Love to cook, entertain and socialize? Our dinner club 7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley High School Band Room (F-1) 10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street events will be held in several homes throughout Santa The San Lorenzo Valley Community Band meets every This is the oldest women’s club in Santa Cruz. The club Cruz County where members enjoy gourmet meals, Thursday at SLV High School. Dues are $30 a semester. meets to study the life, works and times of William fine wine and conversation. Joining the club provides Shakespeare. Members share group readings and You must read music. a great opportunity to cook, to entertain, and to meet insights, discuss history, and universal themes found in locals that share your interests. Call Teresa at 336-8637. his plays and writings. Learn more about the SC Dinner Club and the fun we have by For more information please call 831-684-2832 Second and Fourth Thursdays contacting Rhonda Mills at info@SantaCruzDinnerClub.com CABRILLO HOST LIONS CLUB MEETINGS Saturdays 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road. Third Sunday of Every Month Want to make a difference in our community? Join the PILLS ANONYMOUS (PA) SCIENCE SUNDAY 8 a.m., Sutter Hospital, 2025 Soquel Ave Cabrillo Lions Club twice every month and see what Starts at 1 p.m., 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, 95060 The purpose of PA is to provide a safe, secure, and sup- Seymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public you can do to help in Santa Cruz County. portive place for people who are addicted to pills who Please RSVP cabrillolions@gmail.com lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every want to get off of them. PA is offered all over the world. month. Topics are presented in an entertaining and For questions, please contact Gary at (831)801-9578 or Kristin easy-to-understand format, with up-to-date photos, Last Thursdays each month at (831)345-6515 MONTHLY ARGENTINE TANGO AT STAR BENE video, and discussion. ITALIAN/ARGENTINE RESTARANTE Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info SANTA CRUZ TENNIS CLUB visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, 9 a.m., Soquel High School Tennis Courts 21245 East Cliff Dr. The nonprofit Santa Cruz Tennis Club meets every This is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a Saturday morning at the Soquel High School courts DATED EVENTS wonderful meal from the Star Bene Argentine beginning at 9:00 am. We play doubles and mixed Menu, (or their well known italian menu), and Saturday April 27 enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a doubles, mostly at an intermediate level, and switch OMEGA NU’S ANNUAL DUCKY DERBY around the players every 45 minutes. Balls are provided. social tango dance to music from the Golden Age $2 for first time visitors. 10:30 am - 3:30 pm, Harvey West Park, Friendship Gardens of Tango. Omega Nu will hold its 29th Annual Ducky Derby and Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more Carnival at Harvey West Park on Saturday, April 27th information, call Michael (831) 239-2247. Second Saturdays Each Month from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 2ND SATURDAY ON THE FARM Fridays Ducky Derby is a fun-filled day for the entire family. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz Delicious food, carnival games, music, entertainment, NAR-ANON SCOTTS VALLEY County Fairgrounds and of course the duck races! 6:30 p.m., Camp Recovery Center (Bison Center Room), 3192 Join us every 2nd Saturday on the Farm for free family Over 11,000 rubber ducks will race in heats down a Glen Canyon Road, Scotts Valley. activities. Each month we select a new theme to highlight 75 yard man-made waterway. If you adopt ducks, you Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families historical agriculture with games, activities, and and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. demonstrations that relate. We often have guest appear- will have a chance to win over 100 prize packages. The ducks race rain or shine! All proceeds go Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are ances from farm animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep,
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directly back to the Santa Cruz community, through our scholarship and charity programs. Please visit our websiteduckyderbysantacruz.org for more information. Come and enjoy a great day at the park! No cost to attend.
Sunday April 28 BAY SHORE LYRIC OPERA PRESENTS AÏDA BY GIUSEPPE VERDE Opera in 4 Acts • Sung in Italian with English supertitle Saturday: 7:30 p.m. / Sunday: 3 p.m., Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz Set in ancient Egypt, Aïda is the most grandiose setting of any of Giuseppe Verdi’s operas, but also the backdrop of an intensely intimate drama. A paradox? On the contrary, it offers a highly fertile duality. Aïda is in fact a series of personal tragedies, developing in an impressive decorum, consisting in rituals and pompous processions. Under the skies of ancient Egypt, Verdi reaches a new level of maturity and depth in his relentless quest for human truths, giving the tumultuous relations of Aïda, Radames and Amonasro touches of true sincerity. In this marvelous setting the melodic balm of Verdi’s music is as fascinating as ever. For more information: bslopera.com
Thursday May 16 SPRING 2019 SPEAKER SERIES: DR. JANET NAGAMINE 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Agricultural History Project at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake, Watsonville Please join us for our Spring Speaker Series featuring talks by members of the Pajaro Valley Agricultural Community with stories to share of the history, challenges, successes and efforts to preserve the values, culture and agricultural lifestyle that makes the Pajaro Valley such a unique and wonderful community. May’s speaker is Dr. Janet Nagamine. Her subject is “Against All Odds – How Commitment to Family and Heritage preserved a greenhouse nursery business in the Pajaro Valley.” A $10 donation is requested from attendees and there will be a raffle at the end of each talk.
Sunday May 19 STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER XXX 7 a.m., Pajaro Valley High School, 500 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 Strawberry Fields Forever XXX is a tour of some of the most beautiful regions of Santa Cruz County. The event includes 30, 60 and 100-mile routes. Route sheets are provided and SAG Support is available for equipment and physical breakdowns. The rest stops include food, fruits and beverages every 20-30 miles. Lunch will be provided on the 60 and 100 mile rides, and a hot gourmet meal will greet all participants at the end of the ride. Fresh whipped cream and strawberries dipped in chocolate ganache conclude the menu. Cost: $80 (pre-registration ends May 12); $100 day-of registration. Presented by Cyclists for Cultural Exchange. For info: 831818-5656, info@cyclistsforculturalexchange.org www.cyclistsforculturalexchange.org/sff n
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A Mom’s Perspective By Anna Maletta
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eing a mom is knowing that you’re doing something terrifically important. Experiencing this role has made me a better person, being transformed by their love and trust in me. Luckily I had a wonderful, supportive husband, who was the best dad ever, and together we raised two beautiful and talented daughters to become successful, smart young adults now out on their own. There are, of course, difficult times when all seems overwhelming and a huge undertaking, and you wonder if you can keep it together. But most of the time, you are just in awe of how much your children love and appreciate you. And there is nothing like the little letters, notes, cards and special gifts they present to you on Mother’s Day to warm your heart. For all that they do, I give a grateful shout out to all the teachers out there who inspire our children and give them projects that encourage them appreciate not only their families, but also many wonders in life. I remember one of the best
shows I watched growing up was Art Linkletter’s “Kids Say the Darndest Things” so I thought I’d share a few gems from my files full of special writings from my girls through their school years and beyond. ••• Excerpts from a little poem called “Mommy” Supportive, loving, clean, caring, related to me Cares deeply about dinner and our family Who needs love, tenderness, my family Who gives her time, and money Who fears spiders and no money Who would like to see her kids get a great job... ••• Dear Mom, I love you so much even though it doesn’t always seem like it. I do! I would die without you as my mom. I just love you so much. ••• Excerpts from a Mother’s day card Dear Mom, Sometimes I may not show you it, but deep down I love
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you with all my heart. There is not one person on this earth that is like you. You are your own person and that’s what makes you unique. I am sure that you can help me get through with anything, and I know you will always be there, no matter if it’s now or when I’m 35, broke and have nowhere to go, you will always be there. I trust you with my life mom. I love you so much... ••• Excerpt from a Mother’s Day letter You are so important to me. And I know that I am just as important to you. I was meant to by your daughter, and nobody else’s. I may have been an Old Soul have lived many lifetimes before, but I have a feeling this is my favorite lifetime of all. ••• For almost seven years now, the three of us are still living our new lives here in Santa Cruz and Bay Area. And they still remember to “honor” me on Mother’s Day, the wonderful daughters that they are. This photo was from a couple of years ago after a cruise on the Chardonnay. n
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