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Dominican Women of Wellness Council Announces $55K in Funding

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital has received an inaugural round of $55,000 in funding from the Women of Wellness Council, a women’s giving society. A program of the Dominican Hospital Foundation, the council’s purpose is to provide financial resources to support and expand women’s health services at Dominican Hospital.

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20 Years of Art, Wine & Beer Featuring Cops N Rodders Car Show and Scotts Valley Roll-In Motorcycle Show

The Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival is celebrating its 20th Anniversary by welcoming 103 Artists, including 44 Artists who are NEW to the show!

We are proud to have several local Open Studio artists

who will be showing in a festival booth for the first time ever!

We are excited to showcase all our artists and those traveling from afar to experience the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountain setting at Skypark! ... continues on page 4

‘Into The Woods’ Is a Hit!

Cabrillo Stage Summer Festival has produced its second hit of the season. First it was Beehive, The 60s Musical that had audiences dancing in the aisles, now it is Into The Woods directed and choreographed by Janie Scott.

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Cover 20 Years of Art, Wine & Beer: Featuring Cops N Rodders Car Show and Scotts Valley Roll-In Motorcycle Show

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Community News Dominican Gets $55K from WoW Council Goodwill Stores Offering Students $5 Back-To-Class Specials • Santa Cruz County Fair Calls For Poetry Submissions 7 ‘Into The Woods’ Is a Hit!, By Lori Landino 8 Backpacks for Back To School • Over-The-Counter Building Permits Now Available Online • Safety and Security at the County Fair • Scotts Valley Senior Center Exhibits Ageless Art 9 SLV & Scotts Valley Meal and Food Programs: August 2019 18 Second Harvest Receives Grant

Business Profile 10 Westwind: A Memory Care Community: Committed to Caring for Those Dealing with Dementia, By Noel Smith 16 Graniterock®: By Erin Kelly-Allshouse

Scotts Valley Chamber Newsletter • Pages 11–14 11 Scotts Valley Welcomes Canton Restaurant: Grand Opening Thursday, August 8 • Local Clampers to Dedicate Scott House Plaque • Calendar of Upcoming Community Events 12 Tam Communications: Celebrating 40 Years as a Leader in the Video Production Industry • Flex Education Inc. Seeks Host Families for International Students 13 Little Mozarts 4 Fun: Music Lessons in Another Key • Santa Cruz County Bank to Merge with Lighthouse Bank 14 Reconnecting with Community through Chamber: Welcome Back Bean Creek Studio • New Member Spotlight: Carly Adams: Realtor – Century 21

Monthly Horoscope • Page 18 – Your November Horoscope Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 20, 21

Featured Columnists 19 Make ‘Consent’ an Ongoing Mutual Conversation’: Part 4 (final) of ‘How to Help Your Daughter Understand Consent’, By Trish Allison 22 Summer Perennials Are Now Blooming, By Tony Tomeo

SCCAS Featured Pet • Page 23 — Baby Girl is Ready for a Home

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“Art, Wine & Beer Festival” from page 1 The ever-popular Classic Car show is returning as a benefit to the Peace Officers Association. The Cops & Rodders will kickoff the festival on Saturday, with a police escort of the parade of classic cars that will begin at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and will cruise along through the Capitola esplanade up to the beautiful Skypark in Scotts Valley.

The new addition of the Scotts Valley Roll-In Motorcycle Show, co-hosted with Basketcase Magazine and NHS, will be on Sunday. Cali Style as well as Santa Cruz Skateboards, Creature Skateboards, Krux Trucks, Bronson Bearings, and Independent Trucks will be in attendance at the Scotts Valley Skate Park that will host skate games as well as tons of mini contests and giveaways.

Award-winning wineries being featured this year include: Kissed By An Angel, Skov Winery, Armitage Wines & Heart O’ the Mountain, 37th Parallel, Hallcrest Vineyards, Surf City Ciders, Pelican Ranch Winery, Wargin Wines, Valley Vista Vineyards, Integrity Wines, Sones Cellars, Left Bend Winery, Wright’s Station Winery, and the Santa Cruz Mountain Wine Growers Association.

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Microbreweries and Ciders that will be the Spider Mountain climbing tower with a on tap will be: Steel Bonnet Brewery, Shanty giant vertical drop slide, a bungee jump, face Shack Brewing, Discretion Brewing, Santa painting, hair braiding, balloons and Arts Cruz Ale Works, New Bohemia Brewing, & Crafts. Parents and children alike will be Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing, Rider “wowed” as we follow “The Bubble Lady” to Ranch Ciderworks, Highway 1 Brewing “Bubble Land” and participate in incredible Company, Corralitos musically enhanced Brewing Co. and Otis bubble adventures!

McCallister’s “The Indulge on Good Cider” enticing culinary Live entercreations from over tainment will be twenty different food performed throughout vendors: Areperia 831, August 17 & 18 • Sky Park the weekend by the Aroma Concessions, following artists: The Carolyn Sills Combo, India Gourmet, Malone’s Grille, Conscious Michael Gaither and his New Best Friends, Creations, Bruno’s Bar & Grille, Mr. Falalfal, Lyin I’s Eagles Tribute Band, The Joint Chiefs, Tacos Tumbras, Big Bites, Indonesia Satay, The Shady Rest, and Santa Cruz Circus Arts. Philly Cheesesteak, Rogue Pye, Mattia Pizza, Sunday is Bring-Your-Dog Day! There Aunt Lali’s Mobile Cafe, Steve’s Hawaiian will be a pet raffle, costume contests, and a Saved Ice, Togo’s Scotts Valley, Y&B BBQ, tricks competition emceed by Phil Gomez It’s Nacho Truck, Gaspachos, and the Cruise of KSBW. There will also be dog adoptions Coffee. n from Peace of Mind Dog Rescue. Free nail ••• clippings will be provided by Earthwise Purchase drink tickets/packages in advance Pet Supply and the Scotts Valley Police will to avoid the lines: https://svartwinebeer.brown provide a K-9 demonstration. papertickets.com The enormous Kids Fun Zone sponAdmission is always FREE! For more sored by Building Kidz School, will feature information, visit www.svartfestival.com

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Dominican Gets $55K from WoW Council D ignity Health Dominican Hospital has received an inaugural round of $55,000 in funding from the Women of Wellness Council, a women’s giving society. A program of the Dominican Hospital Foundation, the council’s purpose is to provide financial resources to support and expand women’s health services at Dominican Hospital.

“The Women of Wellness Council reflects the history and mission of Dominican Hospital, in particular the hospital’s legacy of all-female founders and leaders,” said Nanette Mickiewicz, MD, Dominican Hospital President. “Together, this gathering of influential women is modeling the generosity, compassion, friendship, courage, and perseverance demonstrated by the pioneering women who came before them. And they are helping us to blaze new trails to improve patient care today and for generations to come.”

Each member of the Women of Wellness Council commits a minimum of $1,000 annually to support essential

technologies, programs, and services for women at Dominican Hospital. The Council meets three times annually to learn more about Dominican Hospital’s current women’s health services and exciting new developments from key physicians and medical staff. Council members work to identify and understand the need for new or improved programs, equipment, or facilities, and to foster new relationships. They have the opportunity to review project proposals put forth by the hospital and vote with their pool of funds to determine which proposals receive funding.

“Our members are being introduced to the current services offered by the hospital, with some insight for potential areas of growth in each department or program,” said Women of Wellness Chair Allison Niday. “The council is quickly growing, with more than 55 members participating. We hope to reach our target of 100 members this year.”

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Goodwill Stores Offering Students $5 Back-To-Class Specials S ummer is winding down, which means it’s time for students to fall back into that all-too-familiar routine.

Let the well-stocked stores of Goodwill Central Coast be your local back-to-class headquarters, featuring the same name brands offered at department stores — at a fraction of the price.

Goodwill Central Coast encourages parents and students to get more for their money, while supporting our mission — Goodwill works to enhance people’s dignity and quality of life by strengthening their communities, eliminating their barriers to opportunity, and helping them reach their full potential through learning and the power of work.

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Santa Cruz County Fair Calls For Poetry Submissions

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That’s our theme for the Santa Cruz Country Fair this year. It will fall on September 11, 2019. A great reminder to honor our amazing Veterans of every branch; past, present, and future.

Our heartfelt gratitude to all of our first responders, our canine and continued prayers for the precious lives lost and their surviving families, on that infamous day on 9-11. And to those ordinary people who became extraordinary in a terrible situation.

It’s a great time to appreciate our freedoms. We are so proud of our Santa Cruz County Fair and all the hard work involved to create a fun and exciting five days of celebration for our many friends and neighbors in this wonderful county.

Our community is full of talented, clever and artistic people. There are so many great departments to choose from.

Check out the Poem categories on our website. We are looking forward to reading and displaying your beautiful poetry on my poetry wall. (All ages invited) Keep an eye out for our Entry Guide Booklets, which will soon be disbursed throughout the county.

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JoGene Vega, Poetry Dept. SCCF (left) with Janice Tao, who one “Best of Show” in 2018 for her poem The Cement Ship.

Poetry submissions must be received

by August 14th. All necessary forms will be in the Entry Guide and the website: http:// www.santacruzcountyfair.com.

We will have a poetry reading Saturday, September 14th. at 3:00 in the Fine Art Building. Winners will receive monetary awards.

We are looking forward to showcasing your many talents and watching families share a wonderful time together. n ••• Feel free to contact our fair office for additional information: (831) 724-5671 Santa Cruz County Fair: 2601 E. Lake Ave. Watsonville, 95076

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abrillo Stage Summer Festival has produced its second hit of the season. First it was Beehive, The 60s Musical that had audiences dancing in the aisles, now it is Into The Woods directed and choreographed by Janie Scott.

Into the Woods is a Tony-Awarding winning classic written by James Lapine and scored by legendary American composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Stephen Sondheim is famous for his genius at matching words and music to dramatic theatre.

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Every character is well defined with its own personality. I was expecting a performance from young college kids. I watched a play by professionals both on the stage and behind the scenes. A tremendous amount of work went into these productions and it shows beautifully.

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Some of the cast of Cabrillo Stage’s production of “Into the Woods”. Ashley Rae Little stars as Cinderella (center), while Kristen Hermosillo plays the Witch (back). Also shown (from left) is Ian Leonard as the Baker, Brittney Mignano as Little Red Riding Hood, Jackson Brivic as Jack and Alice Hughes as Jack’s Mother.

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E-mail additional questions to info@ santacruzcountyfair.com The 2019 Fair will be held September 11-15. santacruzcountyfair.com ••• Scotts Valley Senior Center Exhibits Ageless Art Reception: August 29th, 1:15–2:15pm he Scotts Valley Senior Center will have on display artwork created by the residents at Brookdale Scotts Valley, Westwind Memory Care, Pacific Coast Manor Capitola, and Sunshine Villa Santa Cruz, Aug 20th thru Sept. 24. The Center is located at 370 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley.

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••• Safety and Security at the County Fair he Santa Cruz County Fair family sends our thoughts and prayers to all those affected by the shooting at Sunday’s Gilroy Garlic Festival.

David Kegebein, Fair Manager, added “We wish to remind everyone who plans to attend our 2019 Fair this coming September that security and public safety have been, and will always be, a large part of how we plan and operate Santa Cruz County’s

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SLV & Scotts Valley Meal and Food Programs: August 2019 Tuesdays through Saturdays (also 4th Mondays). Valley Churches United, Food Pantry and Food Distribution programs.

Tues-Thurs 9-11:45 and Saturday 10-11:45.

1st and 3rd Fridays 9-11 are for seniors only. USDA Distribution on 4th Monday 10-1. For SLV, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon residents. Ben Lomond, corner of Highway 9 across from Ben Lomond Market, 336-8258.

Tuesdays, noon. Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, across from RiteAid, 335-6900. “Free Lunch Tuesday.”

Tuesdays, 2:30-6:30, Felton Farmers’ Market, Hwy 9 and Russell. Up to $10 matched when customers use their CalFresh (EBT/SNAP) cards. The extra money must be used for fresh produce at the market. (May-Oct) Wednesdays, 12-2, San Agustin Catholic Church, 257 Glenwood Dr, Scotts Valley (next to the fire station), 438-3633.

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Thursdays 10:30-1:30 (doors open 9:003:00). St. John’s Catholic Church, down from Rite-Aid, Highway 9 and Russell, Felton. 335-4657. “Thursday Lunch.”

Thursdays, 11-12. Mountain Community Resources (a Community Bridges program), 6134 Highway 9, across from Rite Aid, Felton. 335-6600. Food Distribution.

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Meals delivered if eligible, 464-3180.

Grey Bears Brown Bag Program, weekly bag of produce to be picked up in Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, Felton, or Scotts Valley.

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Westwind: A Memory Care Community

Committed to Caring for Those Dealing with Dementia

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hen you first enter the Westwind Community you are impressed by the openness and the calming colors that surround you. This is a place that is designed to take away the darkness, clutter and confusion from the minds of its residents as its staff provides the helpful assurance to provide a safe and comfortable lifestyle.

The many forms of dementia that are found in our society today take away the ability of the affected individual to deal with everyday life without help and assistance even when their bodies are still fully functional.

Dementia is a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. When that happens, it falls on those responsible, usually the family, to take care of the physical, medical and emotional needs of that person. As many of these caregivers and families have found out, as dementia progresses what was once an occasional reminder or helpful task becomes a fulltime commitment of care.

There are many forms and causes of dementia. It may be a sudden onset of dementia because of an accident, stroke or surgery. Alzheimer’s and Lewy bodies are the most commonly known dementia.

Many with Parkinson’s Disease also have dementia as a side effect. It could be the

result of drug and/or alcohol misuse or vascular dementia that deprives brain cells of vital oxygen and nutrients. No matter the cause, the results are similar, the inability of the mind to remember, to communicate and to make rational decisions in daily life.

That is why the Westwind Memory Care community is such an important resource for both the resident and for the family/caregiver.

For those caregivers who need a short or long term stay for a well-deserved rest, to take a vacation, to go away on business, or a few days to recover from an illness or injury, Westwind Memory Care offers respite care. This can also be a perfect time for those wishing to have a trial stay to experience Westwind’s staff and neighbors before making a final decision to join their community.

Westwind offers both private and companion suites all with private bathrooms.

The community offers services and activities of daily living designed to support older adults dealing with dementia. Activities are designed to meet the needs of each resident’s interests and abilities. Daily routines are designed to promote cognitive, sensory, creative – with activities such as art programs or music – and physical skills along with social interactions with other residents and staff. Westwind endeavors to find their residents a way to feel useful

and vital, to enjoy and get the most out of their lives.

The program is designed to support life skills to enhance each resident’s ability for self-care encouraging individual activities such as setting the table, folding laundry, and arranging flowers. Meals are also an important experience at Westwind both socially and nutritionally offering seasonal, nutritionally balanced menu’s that include fresh green salads, vegetables, desserts, and more.

The financial resources needed for this level of care are for most a concern.

When the caregiver considers the cost of providing a home, the individual care, the time involved and maintaining the quality of life for both themselves and the one they are caring for, it’s a huge personal and financial responsibility. However, there are resources that do make Westwind a reasonable choice.

Possible Available resources include: • Veterans Affairs offers financial aid for veterans and spouses, which may include memory, care communities.

The support can be significant for those who qualify. To learn more about how the program might benefit you or your family member, visit www.veteranaid.org.

• Long Term Care Insurance can cover a portion of a resident’s stay in a memory care community. The Westwind staff can help identify coverage under your existing insurance policy and will help fill out the necessary forms and will work with your insurance provider, to assist you in receiving your benefits.

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• Reverse Mortgages is a loan that is available to persons aged 62 or more to put home equity to work. Repayment for couples is deferred as long as one person still occupies the home, the home is sold, or the owner/occupant moves out. For more information contact the AARP There are other financial resources that the Westwind staff can help you identify to make it possible for those in need to become part of the memory care community. n ••• Be sure to visit Westwind Memory Care, “a community of caring built on our commitment to respect and dignity,” 160 Jewell Street, Santa Cruz, California 95060. Tel# 831-421-9100. Website: http://www.westwindmemorycare.com

Scotts Valley Welcomes Canton Restaurant Grand Opening Thursday, August 8

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anton Restaurant is a family owned establishment with a rich tradition of serving high quality, fresh Cantonese cuisine.

For over 35 years, the family has been cooking up Chinese food favorites, such as Kung Pao Chicken, Mongolian Beef and Canton Garlic Prawns. They have seen generations of customers enjoy their food and it has been very meaningful for them to be part of the community in this way.

Canton’s first location, which is located in Santa Cruz on 41st avenue, opened its doors in 1985. Canton offers a wide array of dishes including vegan and vegetarian options.

All of their sauces are homemade from family recipes which includes the popular Szechuan String Beans and Vietnamese Spring Rolls.

Miranda Leung and her family are very excited to expand their popular Chinese restaurant to Scotts Valley where her family resides. Scotts

Thursday August 8

Grand Opening & Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 5:30-7 p.m.

Scotts Valley Canton Restaurant 224-D Mt. Hermon Road, SV

Valley is home to Miranda where she raised her two children, Sage and Sophia.

Sage, is a junior at Cal Poly SLO and Sophia will be attending college in Santa Barbara. Both attended Vine Hill and Scotts Valley Middle School.

Canton has won many awards through the years and most recently the Communities Favorite

and Best Chines Restaurant from Good Times and Santa Cruz Waves.

Join us for the official Red Ribbon Ceremony celebrating their grand-Opening on August 8th from 5:30-7:00pm located in Kings Village Shopping Center near the Cinelux Theatres. This event is free of charge an open to the entire community.

Local Clampers to Dedicate Scott House Plaque

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embers of the public are invited to the Scott House on Saturday August 3, 2019, at 11:00 AM for the unveiling of a new historical marker donated

by the El Viceroy Marques De Branciforte Chapter #1797 of E. Clampus Vitas.

The Scotts Valley Historical Society will also conduct tours of

Calendar of Upcoming Community Events

the Scott house. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served. The Scott House is located at One Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley.

Known as “Clampers,” according to club lore, the first California lodge was established at Mokelumne Hill around 1850. Meant to poke fun at the more serious fraternal groups of the time, members wore red-shirts representing longjohn underwear and fashioned pieces of tin-can lids to wear as “medals.”

Now dedicated to the pres- Golden Gate Bridge to saloons ervation of Western History, and the oldest iron-hulled merClamper plaques have been chant ship afloat, the Star of India. placed at hundreds of historical “Scott House” page 12 sites in the west ranging the

Time to Get Ready To Go Back to School!

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Saturday August 17 Sunday August 18

20th Annual Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival Sat 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sky Park 361 Kings Village Road, SV

Thursday September 19 Grand Opening & Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 5:30-7 p.m.

Brite Horizons School 125 Bethany Drive, SV

Friday September 27

Chamber Member/ Volunteer Appreciation Party 5:30-7 p.m.

Location TBD

Thursday October 10

Welcome Dr. Emily!

– Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 5:30-7 p.m.

Scotts Valley Veterinary 4257 Scotts Valley Drive, SV

Thursday October 24

Togo’s Anniversary Red Ribbon Ceremony 5:30-7 p.m.

Togo’s Scotts Valley 266 Mt. Hermon Rd., SV

Call the Chamber Today or Visit www.scottsvalleychamber.com

Scotts Valley Chamber News

Tam Communications

Celebrating 40 Years as a Leader in the Video Production Industry

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am Communications, a Scotts Valleybased creative agency focused on video and digital content, is celebrating 40 years of storytelling and creating meaningful relationships with their clients, partners and creative family.

The company will celebrate this milestone by doing what they do best — telling stories. Over the next year, Tam Communications will share blog posts, interviews, videos, photos, and behind-the-scenes insights on their colorful journey.

From their first project in May of 1979, shooting a commercial for Chabot Gallery in Campbell, California, to their present-day position as leaders in the Northern California video production industry, co-founders Tam O’Connor Fraser and Susan O’Connor Fraser spearheaded a journey that includes thousands of creative projects, hundreds of satisfied clients, and armfuls of awards and accolades.

Throughout the journey, the familyowned business also grew their adopted family of staff and partners, at one point employing nearly sixty TeamTam members

while occupying the seventh floor of a downtown San Jose high rise.

Tam Communications is now headquartered in a redwood grove in the hills above Santa Cruz, California, and the Tam family includes a second generation taking up the reins. Producer/Director Regan Eymann is an integral part of the Tam team, and Tim O’Connor Fraser’s digital company, Dewdrop Media, is a valuable web and application development partner and resource for Tam’s clients. A third generation can be found in front of and behind the camera, learning the ropes to this family-led operation.

“I can’t imagine having a more satisfying career,” notes Susan O’Connor Fraser.

“We’ve worked with so many amazing people over the years, helped organizations large and small achieve success, traveled the world, and have given back to our community. The work itself has been fulfilling and I literally learn something new every day.”

Beginning this month, look for #TeamTam40 installations of the Tamgram

blog, to feature interviews with past team members, guest posts from clients and partners, and a look at where they are now – one is up for an Emmy.

The company’s social media feeds will be filled with photos and videos from the TeamTam archives and will shine a light not only on the personal (and personnel) changes over the years, but also on the dramatic shifts in the video communications industry over 40 years, reflecting huge leaps in technology and the use and prevalence of media.

“This company has allowed me to achieve so many of my childhood dreams,” adds Tam O’Connor Fraser. “I don’t know how that would have otherwise been possible. It’s fulfilling to know that so many people got their start in the industry through Tam Communications or found their passion while working with us. And to have done it all with my family makes it all the better.”

Tam Communications is excited to celebrate this landmark, and to share the stories of how the company grew to be and continues to thrive as a leader in an everchanging field. Please reach out to speak with the Tam

Tam Communication Cofounders Tam O’Connor Fraser & Susan O’Connor Fraser (circa 1989) team to hear more about what’s in store for this year of celebration.

For more information please email letsconnect@tamcom.com

Flex Education Inc. Seeks Host Families for International Students

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ucked away in the King’s Village Center, right next to the Chamber of Commerce offices, is Flex Education Inc. — the premier international student agency, and UC specialist, in the Greater Bay Area. Each year, Flex Education helps dozens of students from mainland China to achieve their dream of studying in American middle schools, high schools, and colleges.

These students are typically appreciated for their high motivation, unique abilities, strong academics, and blossoming personalities. As you may imagine, it is a challenge, to move across an ocean, adopt a new lifestyle, and use a second language full-time, all while attending some of the most demanding schools around!

“Scott House” from page 11 In 1853 Hiram Scott began building the first known wood-frame home in Scotts Valley. With the help of his relatives the Scott men built the New

Flex Education positions its students for success by providing a

dedicated team of advisors and educators to help students in their academic pursuits as well as their cultural transition. For students not in boarding programs, a key part of this success team, is the host family. Younger students in particular, enjoy the extra level of warmth and caring that a carefully chosen host family provides.

They thrive in these truly immersive language and cultural experiences and are set up to better take advantage of future college opportunities. In general, host families provide the everyday kind of help and common advice that enables teens to confidently navigate their newly adopted environment. It doesn’t take language skills, or international relations expertise, or even a fancy

home to welcome a student — it takes an open heart, natural curiosity, and a willingness to work with a growing, young person.

Perhaps you’ve considered hosting an international student or at least wondered about what it involves. We encourage you to contact us — we’d love to talk to you about it in detail! Currently Flex Education is actively seeking families to host Kirby High School students from China. Hosts will be compensated $1,500/month and work closely alongside Flex Education.

England- style home using hand-hewn lumber and joinery techniques from shipbuilding.

Originally located on Scotts Valley Drive the home was moved back from the then Los Gatos-Santa Cruz

Highway in 1936 to its present location near the Scotts Valley City Hall.

Over the years various pioneer families occupied the residence until 1977 when the newly formed Scotts Valley Historical Society directed the rehabili-

tation of the house and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

A special thank you to Chris Sartain of E. Clampus Vitas and Jay Topping of the Scotts Valley Historical Society for coordinating the plaque process.

Rui Li, Founder an President of Flex Education Inc.

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Scotts Valley Chamber News

Little Mozarts 4 Fun: Music Lessons in Another Key W ere you sent off to the local piano teacher for a thirty minute weekly lesson, where you learned to read music, play scales and told to go home and practice? Does that work for your children today?

Times have changed. The average kid nowadays finds the traditional approach tedious; and honestly, so did we. Taking piano lessons was a ‘checked box’ and few kids continued on to become lifelong musicians.

Children are more successful and achieve better outcomes when they are self-motivated. Kids need other kids to have fun, influence, and challenge them.

That is why, at Little Mozarts 4 FUN, we focus on group classes.

Our goal is to create lifelong musicians who carry their love of music into adulthood. We cultivate interest in their early years, so children continue learning, trying new instruments and discovering their musical joy.

Later on, they choose their own path: high school band, college band or as a relaxing hobby after a stressful day at work.

Music Instructor Sam Allot says that during the course of her 15-year teaching

career, one thing stands out: kids do not practice enough. Their solution: longer lessons that increase students’ exposure to music education, and fun-filled group classes that inspire and create peer motivation. We play music games, jam in a band, and improvise, while also reading music, playing scales and learning repertoire.

Little Mozarts 4 Fun is excited to launch our new program, with realistic practice expectations, PIANO PRESTO, for ages 7+. The magic of group classes is

that it creates a desire in kids to practice; it’s like fairy dust we sprinkle each week that gets them excited to recreate what was done in class. Access to an instrument is all they need.

Classes are registering for fall NOW: WWW.littlemozarts4fun.com Call and ask about our 50/50 Piano Presto Deal.

Call Sam Allott 831 439 9125 for more details.

Santa Cruz County Bank to Merge with Lighthouse Bank

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anta Cruz County Bank and Lighthouse Bank recently announced they have entered into an agreement and plan of reorganization and merger, pursuant to which, Lighthouse Bank will merge with and into Santa Cruz County Bank. This creates the Monterey Bay Area’s premier community business bank with nearly $1 billion in total assets upon the estimated closing date.

David Heald, Santa Cruz County Bank President and CEO stated, “We are very pleased to welcome Lighthouse Bank’s board members, executives and employees

to our team and look forward to their contributions to our combined premier performing institution.

We have all worked together in our community for many years and have tremendous mutual respect. Individuals who choose to bank with community driven institutions over the major banks recognize our shared values of community reinvestment, high-touch customer service

and local decision-making. These fundamentals will not change.”

Santa Cruz County Bank and Lighthouse Bank, each founded and headquartered in Santa Cruz, are two of the nation’s top-rated financial institutions.

Both are rated 5-star “Superior” by Bauer Financial Reports, Inc. On a local level, both banks are well known and recognized for their longstanding commitment to our community.

Upon completion of the merger, the combined bank will offer six full-service banking offices in Santa Cruz County and one branch based in Cupertino.

For more information about the announced merger and to find out more about these top performing, community engaged local banks, visit www.sccountybank.com and www.lighthousebank. com.

Santa Cruz County Bank is a 15-year member of the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce. Santa Cruz County Bank’s Scotts Valley office is located at 4604 Scotts Valley Drive.

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Reconnecting with Community through Chamber Welcome Back Bean Creek Studio

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ean Creek Studio, a graphic design business in Scotts Valley, returned to our Chamber family this week!

Owner Jen Isola served close to a decade on the Scotts Valley Chamber board, took time to travel the world and has decided the best way to reconnect with the com-

munity is by once again getting involved with the chamber.

“I spent the most wonderful time exploring the world and was able to work during my travels with the help of my Scotts Valley support staff to keep me connected,” says Jen. “Kona, Cabo San Lucas, Costa Rica, Yosemite, Alaska,

New Member Spotlight: Carly Adams Realtor – Century 21

“I was born and raised in the Santa Cruz Mountains and have always worked in sales, however, I wanted to do something more meaningful and helpful for people and be able to assist clients with important milestones in life, such as buying a new home or selling their current one.

I like the ability to help clients sell their home in a timely positive way and to help them get the highest price to put

towards their new chapter in life. In working with buyers, I like the challenge of finding the perfect fit by listening to their wants and needs and piecing that puzzle together.

I like to take the time to do things the right way to make the buying/selling experience smooth and easy. I’m also BIG on communication and attention to detail. In my spare time, I love being outdoors, camping, hiking boating and spending time with friends, family and my dog.”

Carly Adams Realtor – Century 21

Tahoe, Cuba; it’s been a whirlwind of fun! And now it’s time to meet new community members, and participate in local opportunities in the business community again. The best way to do so is re-establishing a relationship with the Chamber. I’m especially looking forward to seeing everyone at the Art, Wine and Beer Festival in August. Look for me at the Santa Cruz Derby Girls’ booth!”

Bean Creek Studio opened in 2000 and with almost 20 years of experience, continues to bring great design and vision to the firm’s clients. They specialize in higher end direct mail publications from coast to coast with crazy-quick deadlines.

“We’ve done literally thousands of advertisements over the years, for different Silicon Valley tech clients and smaller local companies alike,” notes Jen. “I’m lucky to have a very talented group of designers, illustrators and artists to help me create the exact campaign tailored to each individual client.”

If you’re looking for great design with quick turnaround by reliable local designers, Bean Creek Studio is the way

Jennifer Isola, Bean Creek Studios Owner to go! Give them a call at 831 438-2223 or visit www.beancreekstudio.com to set up an appointment for a complimentary estimate on your design and marketing needs.

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“WoW Donations” from page 5 For its first round of funding, the Council selected the following initiatives: Medically Integrated Health and Wellness Center: $36,700 was allocated to support planning for a new health and wellness center, which would provide a comprehensive pre- and post-natal care program, a cardiac care program designed specifically to address the silent risks for women, and a bone health program to prevent life-threatening fractures.

Neonatal Incubator and Warmer: $18,300 was allocated to the hospital’s Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for the purchase of a Giraffe OmniBed Carestation, which features a full-service incubator and radiant warmer. As one of the most advanced, neuro-developmentally supportive environments, the unique design of the bed enables complete access, visibility, and control for caregivers, and allows parents to be nearer their babies as they heal. The donation will be matched through Dominican Hospital’s partnership with Stanford Children’s Health.

“We’re so pleased that the Women of Wellness Council has chosen to fund these projects,” said Beverly Grova, Vice President of the Dominican Hospital Foundation. “Our Council members recognize Dominican’s commitment to excellence in patient care, and are dedicated to ensuring our community can

access world class health care now and into the future.”

Dominican Hospital provides a full breadth of women’s health programs and services. Maternity services include a variety of pre-natal birth preparation and fitness classes, advanced peri-natal care with an onsite Level III NICU, and post-natal lactation support and new parenting classes.

As a designated Baby-Friendly Hospital, Dominican demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence in breastfeeding education and support, and stresses immediate skin-to-skin contact between parent and child after birth.

Additionally, Dominican Hospital offers the only comprehensive cancer center in the Monterey Bay area. Many programs are provided specifically for women, including wig fittings, nutrition classes, counseling, and other services to provide support for treatment and recovery.

Dominican Hospital recognizes the unique cardiac care needs of women, sponsoring free cardiac risk screenings for women and handling the most complex cardiac cases in the region. Also, gynecological surgery is performed at the hospital using state-ofthe-art robotic technology for minimally invasive procedures and faster recovery. n ••• To learn more about the Women of Wellness Council, visit supportdominican.org/ women-of-wellness-council.

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“Into the Woods” from page 7 Jackson Brivic is perfectly cast as Jack, with his cow, Milky White, played

by Isai Centeno. They appear as if they were lifted off the pages of a fairytale.

Jack’s mother, played by Alice Christine Hughes, who has been in several Cabrillo Stage productions, gives a stellar performance. Melissa Harrison, plays the Baker’s Wife, gave a funny and entertaining solo. At one point during the show, a lady behind me laughingly said, “Is this play rated PG?” Musical and Vocal Director/Conductor Daniel Goldsmith’s brilliance shines in every song and within the singing voices of every actor. I was astounded at the powerful vocal range of the entire cast.

My favorite character in Into The Woods was the evil witch played by Kristen Hermosillo. She was so convincing I had to check the playbook to see if there were two actresses playing the part or just one.

The funniest of all the characters, was Rapunzel’s Prince, played by Michael Stahl and Cinderella’s Prince, played by David Jackson.

This is the second hit of the season for Cabrillo Stage Summer Musical Festival.

It will make you laugh, be surprised and you will never venture Into The Woods the same ever again. n Into the Woods runs through August

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By Erin Kelly-Allshouse

raniterock’s company roots lie deep in the history of California’s Central coast.

Founded February 14, 1900, it is proud of its rich history, growth and development in the last century. A privately held company, Graniterock has been inspired by the core values originally established by Arthur Roberts Wilson.

With vision, inspiration and unique stewardship, his grandson Bruce Wilson Woolpert used these values to build a successful and highly-respected company that has endured within the San Francisco and Monterey Bay region.

Graniterock’s construction division quickly became one of California’s premier heavy engineering contractors in the 1990’s.

New concrete, sand and recycling operations added to the Graniterock family. But perhaps most significant was their fresh focus on meeting customer needs by providing precise, fast and flexible service.

Attention to personal development and the empowerment of Graniterock people also improved quality and customer assistance. Graniterock has been recognized for its many accomplishments with awards for excellence in management and business practices, with the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award, the nation’s highest honor for business excellence.

Fortune Magazine placed Graniterock on its annual list as being one of the

country’s 100 Best Places to Work. With a commitment to community service always a company priority, it was expressed in new ways, such as “Pops and Rocks” Independence Day concerts to benefit the United Way, and support of excellence in education in Santa Cruz County public schools.

Just shy of 1000 employees, one of the company’s new additions to the Graniterock family is Aptos based employee Jake Clark, an estimator and project manager for custom jobs who adds color to everything he does. Spearheading for Santa Cruz, his goal is to create more jobs locally and keep it within the community.

“I’m here to really get us back in the Santa Cruz areas,” Clark said. “We range from servicing the homeowner to the contractor to the HOA. We are small enough to have friends but big enough to take care of them.”

Clark has worked in the construction industry for 10 years, but can also be found coaching Santa Cruz Pop Warner football, Aptos little league baseball, or acting as head coach for St. Abraham’s basketball team. He has been active in coaching for 15 years. He and his wife are the parents of four kids; a 19-year-old, a set of 10-year-old twins and a 3-year-old.

“All of our workers believe in the family owned business core values and we want to continue to give back to the community,” Clark said. “This is the reason

why we do so many meaningful events that are life changing for little kids. We also work with contractors and agency owners every day to create that special new attractive look for a building, parking lot, pool or landscape. We have brought many ideas to life by supporting the construction industry with materials that create form and function and we want to bring the customers ideas to life and share our expertise with them.”

Some of the many products Graniterock is known for include: company ready mix concrete, aggregates, asphalt & emulsions, building materials, green products, natural stone, seal coating and slurry. The company does everything from large corporate projects to small projects for homeowners. They not only work with contractors but do driveways and pathways, seal coating and slurry and paving and grading.

Graniterock also offers a number of green, sustainable, recycled and environmentally acceptable products to its customers. Its green products include Pervious Concrete, Perco-Crete, High-Fly Ash Content Concrete, Interlocking Pavers, Recycled Baserock, aggregates like sand, rock and gravel, parking bumpers, Turfstone, ECO-Block, and erosion control.

Whether you need aggregate, readymix concrete, hot mix asphalt or building materials for a new building site or your next home improvement project, get to know Graniterock. n ••• Upcoming Graniterock Sponsored Community Events: Algebra Academy August 5-10 raniterock recognizes the importance of academic achievement and of giving back to the community. With that in mind, the company implemented the Algebra Academy nearly 10 years ago.

The Algebra Academy, in conjunction with Driscolls and CSUMB, offers weeklong, 8-hours-a-day programs of intensive math instruction for seventh and eighth grade students.

This year, the week of Aug 5, Graniterock is offering presentations by Graniterock team members on the importance of mathematics. At the end of the session, Graniterock will host Algebra Academy graduates and their families for a celebration of their accomplishments at The Mello Center in Watsonville at 10 a.m. on Aug 10.

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2019 River Run YMCA Saturday, August 24 he River Run 2019 is a unique experience that takes you meandering through a working sand and gravel quarry. Participants can choose a 1-mile Family Fun Run or 5K walk/run.

The events take you inside the Southside Sand and Gravel Quarry to see the working quarry site, the banks of the San Benito River, specialized equipment that processes the rock and natural surroundings.

The River Run benefits the YMCA of San Benito and begins with the 5k race at 7:45 a.m. Family Fun Run follows at 8:00 a.m. at 5632 Airline Highway, Hollister, CA 95023. Join after the races for a Health Expo and Quarry Open House.

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This is a 10K Run or 5K Walk/Run. See the working quarry face, the ancient granite deposit, the massive equipment that processes it, and the natural surroundings, as you take the challenge of the Rock and Run with an Open House immediately following.

This event will benefit Aromas School K-8th grades.

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

Recent communication issues seem to be clearing up as August begins. If you’ve had misunderstandings with someone in the past several weeks, this is a good time to sincerely apologize or graciously receive an apology from someone else. Getting things done is your number one priority mid-month. Your takecharge attitude can be intimidating, but you’re just trying to make sure the job gets done and gets done right. You’re enjoying making sure everything is done correctly near the end of the month. Putting things where they belong, being on time, and making sure your house and office are super clean. Tending to details is what you do best, and you love freeing yourself from (emotional and physical) clutter.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

The beginning of the month is a perfect time for you to explore deeper connections with the people you care about. Talking about important issues with your BFF helps strengthen your already amazing bond. You might get another crack at an opportunity you regretted letting slip in the last few months. Maybe you’ve evolved enough to take advantage of them this time. Later in August, you’re really pumped to show everyone how responsible you can be. This is a good time to finish projects, plow through red tape, and pay attention to health problems (especially stomach issues).

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Your avenues of communications seem to be opening wide for the first time in weeks as the month begins.

You’re more willing to share personal things now, but only with the people you feel closest to. Trust, as always, is a key issue. Mid-August is a great time to do some cleaning and purging. Letting go of things that have sentimental value isn’t always easy, but the memories will still be there even though the stuff attached to them is gone. Late in the month the need to organize and clean is strong, and there’s no reason to resist. You don’t always love the work while you’re doing it, but you do love the results.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Complications that have been pestering you of late seem to be clearing up as August begins. This is a good time to have a heart-to-heart chat with someone you’ve felt disconnected from lately. You’re feeling very thankful mid-month. Have you been taking anything for granted of late? This is a great time to start a gratitude journal or write thank-you notes to the people who’ve made a difference in your life. The end of summer is bringing a desire to put things in their place as the month comes to a close. You aren’t known for keeping the tidiest of living spaces, so surprise the people you live with by doing a complete top-to-bottom purge and cleanse!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Your desire for excitement and newness is as strong as ever at the beginning of the month, clashing with the things you must deal with on an everyday basis. Every moment can’t be filled with “wow,” but there’s nothing wrong with celebrating the extraordinary among the ordinary. It’s time to get rid of your excess around midmonth. Clean. Straighten. Toss out the things you don’t need. Be sure to recycle, repurpose, or give away anything that someone else might still be able to use. As August comes to a close, you find yourself drawn to something you didn’t realize you were missing. Trying something new during this time can be a revelation.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Early in the month, some of the eccentric behavior you’ve been displaying might subside while you try to figure out why some obstacles have recently been put in your way. You can take some responsibility for the way things are now, but try to avoid placing most of the blame on yourself. Your humanitarian side comes out mid-August, so finding a charity to get involved with is on the top of your to-do list. Plan on spending a significant amount of time and/or money on it now. Late in the month you feel that it’s time to take some risks.

Now you are ready to work on new ideas and projects you’ve wanted to get off the ground.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

The beginning of August is a time to express your personal truths. If you’ve been waiting to tell someone how you feel, it’s easier to open up now than it has been in previous weeks. There’s a sense of whimsy in the air mid-month. If you can just let go and enjoy what life brings your way, it can be a wonderful experience. You aren’t so worried about what other people think now, which can free you up to do things the way you really want to do them. Your practical side returns later in the month. Right now, cleaning up the dishes or putting gas in the car is equal to cuddling on the couch or tucking a love note inside a lunch box now.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Your occasionally tactless manner subsides slightly as the month begins. Life slows down as you focus on making loved ones feel comfortable, valued, and loved with your kind words. Mid-month is a time to power through your responsibilities, and right now you’re ready for them. Keep your head down and your eyes on the results as you’re stuck working those long overtime hours. You are encouraged to take risks as August comes to a close. There are still rules you must follow like everyone else, but if you rely on your instincts, you should be cutting through red tape better than your competitors.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

You don’t always know the perfect thing to say, but as the month begins, you seem to be finding it easier to say what you mean. At least the forces of the universe don’t seem to be working against you right now. You feel a strong need for structure mid-August. Thinking outside the box isn’t as appealing as it sometimes is; following the rules that are already in place feels right. The fates seem to be trying to bring you some important self-discovery late in the month, if you’re willing to see things from a different perspective. You can gain a better understanding of people and concepts if you go into new situations with an open mind.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Second Harvest Receives Grant S econd Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County is excited to announce a $197,000 grant from the Central California Alliance for Health Healthy Food Access Program to expand food insecurity screening for Dignity Health Mobile Wellness Van, Dignity Health Dominican Hospital, and Dientes Community Dental Beach Flats Clinic to screen patients for food insecurity using the Hunger Vital Sign™.

Patients who screen positive will receive a Nutrition Prescription to call the Second Harvest Community Food Hotline for a referral to a Passion For Produce or Food For Children program site and be prescreened for CalFresh eligibility.

Patients can redeem their prescription at a program site to pick up their $50-75/ value of fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy staples, receive a one-time $20 Grocery Outlet gift card, and attend a nutrition class.

Poverty and food insecurity lead to poor health outcomes, especially obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

According to Feeding America, identification of food insecurity and referral to appropriate nutrition services can help to treat and prevent illness, support patients in chronic disease management and promote wellbeing. It is an inexpensive and non-invasive treatment with the fewest side effects for patients.

Second Harvest and its clinical partners will encourage participation in

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

You feel an opening of communication lines as August begins. If you’ve recently said the wrong thing to a friend or lover, a heartfelt apology does wonders now. That confidence grows mid-month, allowing you to say what’s on your mind in a direct and loud manner. You’re pretty sure of yourself, which can take you far in business and romance. The positivity continues through the end of the month, helping you make a positive change in your life. Being in the right place at the right time or knowing someone at the top will finally pay off, especially if you’re prepared.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Your words have more feeling and compassion as the month begins, and you’re much less likely to encounter miscommunications that lead to arguments and hurt feelings. It’s a good time to lay any important thoughts or feelings out in the open. You are feeling adventurous mid-month, encouraging you to come out of your shell and do something out of the ordinary. It’s time to use your artistic and/or creative talents to get the attention you deserve. You’re feeling somewhat childlike in the final days of August, but not in a bad way, especially if you’re spending a lot of time around kids. There’s nothing wrong with coloring outside the lines or dancing like no-one is watching.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

Good fortune is helping take you where you want to go as the month begins. You’re capable of plenty on your own, but why not take advantage of fate when it’s on your side? There’s less spontaneity mid-August, but that just means projects and ideas will be much more thoroughly addressed and prepared. There can still be very special moments, but they won’t be a surprise, and that’s okay. There can be comfort and satisfaction in routine. Your intuition rises as the month is ending, so don’t ignore or dismiss those little inklings you’re having. When you get a certain feeling one way or the other, that’s the universe trying to tell you something.

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the Nutrition Prescription Program for those afraid of accessing safety net services due to their legal status or ashamed of the sigma food assistance with the message that Second Harvest provides safe and respectful nutrition services.

“With the high cost of housing, the political instability, and the high rate of poverty in Santa Cruz County, we believe it is more critical than ever to find creative ways of reaching new participants and ensuring that they have access to healthy food to thrive.

This program will help us to do just that by leveraging our relationships with Dignity Health and Dientes Community Dental, who have agreed to hand out Nutrition Prescriptions to patients that screen positive for food insecurity. We couldn’t be more thrilled with their participation in this new program,” states Sarah Underwood, Senior Director of Health and Nutrition at Second Harvest.

The Alliance’s Partners for Healthy Food Access Program supports innovative partnerships between health care providers, community-based organizations and/or government agencies to decrease food insecurity in the Medi-Cal population in Santa Cruz, Monterey and Merced counties. n ••• Second Harvest Food Bank’s network of 200 local agencies and programs feeds 55,000 people in Santa Cruz County every month.

Every dollar donated provides four healthy meals. For more info: www.thefoodbank.org

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Make ‘Consent’ an Ongoing Mutual Conversation’

Part 4 (final) of ‘How to Help Your Daughter Understand Consent’

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s with all values we try to instill in our children, the best way to get the message across is by modeling the behavior ourselves.

While your daughter is gradually defining ‘respect,’ ‘self-respect,’ and ‘boundaries’ in her own head, she needs someone she can emulate. Here are suggestions for what you can do and say that will give her someone (you!) whom she loves and trusts, to mimic: • Keep your cool. Instead of yelling ‘Don’t you say that to me, it’s disrespectful!’ calmly respond with words like ‘You know, we don’t talk to each other like that in our family. We treat each other with respect.’

• Practice kind and firm discipline. Discipline means to teach, not to punish.

It’s not about shaming her. Discipline is a lot more effective when not using punitive strategies.

• Reiterate that everyone is different.

If she has a different way of doing things, respect that difference by saying things like ‘I’ve never seen anyone do it that way before, but I like it!’ Say ‘everybody’s different’ frequently.

• Don’t be disrespectful of others. If you’re sarcastic, dismissive, and talk behind others’ backs, she’ll try it too.

If she thinks it’s OK to be disrespectful of others and to herself, she’ll mimic your behavior.

• Model positive personal ethics.

Whether it’s obvious or not, she’s observing your behavior. She’s watching things like whether you pay your bills on time, if you help others, if you’re generous with tips, and if you participate in charitable giving.

• Say you’re sorry if you screw up.

Mature, respectful adults accept responsibility and apologize when they make mistakes. Let her see and hear you apologizing if you’re wrong.

• Share your own story. This will help her feel like you’re accessible and she has a starting point for a conversation about self-respect. For example, she might say something like ‘Remember when you told me xxx, well something similar happened to me and I need your opinion.’

• Show respect to your partner. This

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will go a long way toward setting an example of how two people should treat each other. Even things like whether it’s OK to take/use the other person’s belongings are something she’ll learn from you.

• Be a good listener. Give her your undivided attention when she is speaking to you. Listening to others’ opinions is an enormous part of learning how to respect others.

• Be trustworthy. Keep her feelings and experiences private, show her that you can be a trusted adult who cares about her feelings and her self-respect.

• Date night. Dads? Trusted friends?

Consider taking your daughter on a ‘date’ to show her how she should expect to be treated. She needs to feel empowered and know that a healthy relationship is free from hurt (emotionally and physically) and behaviors like that are unacceptable.

Granted, the modeling suggestions above are extremely hard to accomplish, especially when you’re in the heat of the moment. But if you can at least strive to accomplish some of the suggestions, it will help your daughter define ‘respect’ in her own head and will also help her recognize when disrespect is occurring among her peers.

As she grows…

It’s so important to know that helping your daughter understand consent is not a ‘once-and-done’ conversation. It doesn’t have to be a one-time, sit-down, formal discussion. It can and should be an ongoing, casual, back-and-forth exchange of ideas.

Equally important, while she’s a preteen, sex doesn’t necessarily have to be part of the conversation. The subject of ‘consent’ can be anything related to how two people treat each other.

Modify the subject as she grows. When she’s 9, your ‘consent’ conversation might be about a friend who borrowed something of hers without asking. As she gets older, the ‘consent’ subject can slowly wind its way into lots of more mature conversation topics.

Even if all she hears from your ongoing conversations is ‘blah blah consent blah blah self-respect blah blah’ you’ve given her two words (‘self-respect’ and ‘consent’) she can use as a takeaway.

Hopefully, none of your conversations will sound like ‘blah blah blah,’ but

at least you have a Plan B to fall back on if Plan A doesn’t work. If she comes back to you a few days later and says ‘what’s consent again?’ you’ve done your job.

The decisions that she makes as she grows through adolescence and early adulthood are informed by her understanding of

what you teach her in your ongoing conversations. Be proud of that. n ••• Trish Allison is the writer of P.I.N.K. Backpack gender-equality pocket guides for parents.

Visit her website at http://www.pink-backpack. com.

How Do You Like It

ACROSS

1. “Beat it!”

6. Bupkis 9. Tobacco mouthful, slangily 13. “All My Children” diva 14. *Pie ____ ____ mode 15. Oil source 16. *____ ____ or to go 17. Meghan Markle’s Archie, e.g.

18. East Asian peninsula 19. *Italian or ____ meatballs 21. *A la King or Kiev 23. Pine juice 24. Jury colleague 25. U.K. broadcaster 28. Make a reference

30. Wine grape 35. Riyadh native 37. *Wafer, cake or sugar 39. “No way” partner 40. On ____, or cheap 41. Old World lizard 43. Rani’s dress 44. Like a Harvard building?

46. “Don’t bet ____ ____!”

47. Table scraps 48. *With cream or sugar 50. Montana tribe 52. Make lacework 53. Prospector’s mother 55. Directing Spike 57. *Shaken or stirred 61. *Not on the rocks 65. ____ Bashevis Singer

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66. Gobbled up 68. Between 10 and Queen 69. *Mini or maxi 70. No longer working abbr.

71. Saint in the Caribbean 72. Nobel Peace Prize capital 73. Kum Ba ____, song 74. Triangular road sign

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1. Gets the picture 2. ____dad or ____fish 3. Stravinsky’s “The ____ of Spring” 4. DNA and RNA 5. Natalie Merchant, once?

6. Funny poet Ogden

7. U.N. workingconditions agcy.

8. Jousting pole 9. Chocolate candy, to a Brit 10. “____! The herald angles sing” 11. Toward the lee 12. Withdraw gradually 15. Vail trail 20. Virgo’s brightest star 22. Request for tailor 24. Self-flagellation, e.g.

25. In its simplest form 26. Music to a performer’s ears 27. Representative of Allah on earth 29. *Eat in or ____ ____ 31. Comme ci, comme ça 32. Pie display 33. Largest artery

34. *Lime or ____ 36. *Rare or medium 38. Chieftain in Arabia 42. Bikini, e.g.

45. Civil wrong 49. Bajillion years 51. More rare than daily 54. Dear one for writing 56. Boredom 57. Fermented soybeans 58. Says “What?”

59. *Not top-shelf 60. Hawaiian tuber 61. Long for Liz 62. Small European freshwater fish 63. Bad to the bone 64. In Davy Jones’ locker 67. *Hot or iced © Statepoint Media

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR 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) 761-2956 XT.102

Saturday August 10 Sunday August 11 42ND ANNUAL SAW FESTIVAL Sat 2 p.m.: Scribner Statue, 1520 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz Sat 6:30 p.m./Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Roaring Camp, Felton CA The Saw Festival is free and takes place at Roaring Camp in Felton, California. We have had participants in this festival from all over the United States, and from Canada, China, Japan, Czechoslovakia, England, France, New Zealand, and Australia.

There will be a gathering of sawplayers on Saturday near Tom Scribner’s statue at the Pacific Mall, near 1520 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. The event moves to Roaring Camp until 10 p.m., then picks up again Sunday for a full day of music on the main stage, contests, and saws. The Musical Saw Contest (or “Saw Off”) starts at 11 a.m.

Roaring Camp is located between San Jose and Santa Cruz just off Hwy 17 at 1 Graham Hill Road in Felton.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 or visit www.montereysymphony.org for more info.

ONGOING EVENTS Daily SANTA CRUZ ‘USED’ BOOKSHOP

Second and Fourth Mondays SANTA CRUZ CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water Street, Ste. L2, Santa Cruz If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, a caregiver support group can offer you an opportunity to find out more about available community resources, learn from others who are going through similar experiences, and obtain additional educational materials. Open to family members, no fee.

For more information about this and other support groups in the area, please call 800.272.3900

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

Wednesdays ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION 1st & 3rd Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m.

2nd & 4th Wednesdays: 2-3:30 p.m.

Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water Street, Ste L2, SC 95060 If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, a caregiver support group can offer you an opportunity to find out more about available comMondays & Tuesdays munity resources, learn from others who are going WOMENCARE ARM-IN-ARM through similar experiences, and obtain additional educational materials.

12:30 - 2 p.m.

Our evening Santa Cruz caregiver support group meets WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM support group for women with advanced, recurrent and metastatic cancers. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, and our afternoon Santa Cruz caregiver support group meets weekly Mondays & Tuesdays, with a separate meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. No fee. every First and Third Tuesday every month.

Registration required. Call 457-2273 for more information and Open to family members.

For more information about this and other support groups in to register. No cost to attend. the area, please call 800.272.3900 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.

BUSINESS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center Street, Santa Cruz.

We specifically focus on recovering from debting on one’s business.

For more information: 831-425-3272.

FELTON FARMER’S MARKET 10 am- 3 pm 2710 Chanticleer Ave. Santa Cruz Grey Bears: Every Monday and Friday is $10-a-bag book sale. Fill up a shopping bag with books for only $10! Thousands of titles for $1.50 or less: cookbooks, gardening, sci-fi, mysteries, classics and all sorts of 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.

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

2.30–6.30 p.m., St John’s Church in Felton 120 Russell Ave, Felton The Felton Farmers’ Market started in 1987 and is the second oldest market in Santa Cruz County. The market boasts a variety of certified organic fruits and vegetables and artisan foods. It is open Tuesdays from May thru October.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUPS Monarch Services offers a safe space to meet other survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking survivors, and to listen or share experiences.

Childcare provided on site.

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, digestion, immune support, grief, stress and more. Feel free to bring your partner or care team to this free class. Please come fed; water is available.

Limited Seats. Please register all attendees on Eventbrite — Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call 831-254-3270 to RSVP. Address given upon registration receipt.

ADHD SUPPORT GROUP 6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay Branch of CHADD hosts monthly support group meetings for anyone who would like to learn more about ADHD or has questions or concerns. Come share with those who understand.

Second Wednesdays’ meeting is for parents of children, teens, and young adults with ADHD. The group for adults with ADHD, spouses, partners of someone with ADHD meets fourth Wednesdays of every month.

Judy Brenis: jbbrenis@comcast.net, or call 831-818-9619.

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Last Wednesdays Each Month MAGICIANS’ CLUB 7 p.m., Antonelli Club Room, 2655 Brommer St., Santa Cruz Attention Magic Lovers! Our new Magicians’ Club meets on the last Wed. of every month at 7pm in the club room at the Antonelli Mobile Home Park. If you do magic or want to get started in this fun hobby, join us.

Questions? Call Jim at 685-3829 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 7-9 p.m., Katz Cancer Resource Center, 3150 Mission Dr Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group has been an active group for over 20 years in the community.

First meeting of 2018 will be February 28th.

Thursdays FRIENDSHIP PUT TO MUSIC! 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. Classes every Thursday night. For more info call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or email at caller4u@att.net LUCKY STEPPERS MODERN SQUARE DANCE 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Selva Beach, CA 95076 It’s fun and easy to do! Friendship put to music; family friendly. Class takes place every Thursday Night at our new home in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar Monte off of Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) For more information, contact Sue Harris or Don Benson at (831) 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net.

SAN LORENZO COMMUNITY BAND PRACTICE SESSIONS 7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley High School Band Room (F-1) The San Lorenzo Valley Community Band meets every Thursday at SLV High School. Dues are $30 a semester.

You must read music.

Call Teresa at 336-8637.

Second and Fourth Thursdays CABRILLO HOST LIONS CLUB MEETINGS 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road.

Want to make a difference in our community? Join the Cabrillo Lions Club twice every month and see what you can do to help in Santa Cruz County.

Please RSVP cabrillolions@gmail.com Fridays NAR-ANON SCOTTS VALLEY 6:30 p.m., Camp Recovery Center (Bison Center Room), 3192 Glen Canyon Road, Scotts Valley.

Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join.

Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are going through similar problems, talk about how they cope and find recovery.

To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go to our website at www.nar-anon.org.

DROP-IN GRIEF SUPPORT 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, two locations: 940 Disc Dr., SV • 85 Nielson St., Watsonville Hospice of Santa Cruz County is offering a drop-in grief support group for adults grieving 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. Preregistration is required.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Capitola Police Department 831-475-4935. www.cityofcapitola.org

ONGOING EVENTS CONT. First Fridays each month FIRST FRIDAY ART TOUR The First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries.

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

Wednesday August 7, 14, 21 & 28 CAPITOLA TWILIGHT CONCERT 6-8 p.m., Esplanade Park, Capitola Village Bring low back beach chairs and blankets, grab a picnic dinner from your favorite eatery, and enjoy a FREE concert at the beach every week!

Aug. 7: The Houserockers Aug. 14: Everyday People Aug. 21: Mambo Tropical Aug. 28: The Digbeats Visit http://master.capitolachamber.com/events/details/ capitola-twilight-concert-08-07-2019-2601 for more info.

FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace United Church of Christ at 900 High Street, Santa Cruz Curious about Shakespeare? The Friday Shakespeare Club members discuss the life, times, and influence of William Shakespeare.

For information, call 831-684-2832, or go to friday shakespeare.org or facebook.com/fridayshakespeare.

FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB OF SANTA CRUZ 10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street This is the oldest women’s club in Santa Cruz. The club meets to study the life, works and times of William Shakespeare.

Members share group readings and insights, discuss history, and universal themes found in his plays and writings.

For more information please call 831-684-2832

Saturday September 14 Sunday September 15

20TH ANNUAL SCOTTS VALLEY ART WINE & BEER FESTIVAL Saturday August 17 Sunday August 18

Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sky Park, 361 Kings Village Road, SV The Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival is celebrating its 20th Anniversary by welcoming 103 Artists, including 44 Artists who are NEW to the show!

We are proud to have several local Open Studio artists who will be showing in a festival booth for the first time ever! We are excited to showcase all our artists and those traveling from afar to experience the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountain setting at Skypark!

Saturdays PILLS ANONYMOUS (PA) 8 a.m., Sutter Hospital, 2025 Soquel Ave The purpose of PA is to provide a safe, secure, and supFor information on other meetings in Santa Cruz County: www. portive place for people who are addicted to pills who want to get off of them. PA is offered all over the world. santacruzoa.org/meetings For questions, please contact Gary at (831)801-9578 or Kristin NAR-ANON SANTA CRUZ at (831)345-6515 6:30 p.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (Sutter Room), 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz SANTA CRUZ TENNIS CLUB Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families 9 a.m., Soquel High School Tennis Courts and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join.

The nonprofit Santa Cruz Tennis Club meets every Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are Saturday morning at the Soquel High School courts going through similar problems, talk about how they beginning at 9:00 am. We play doubles and mixed cope and find recovery. doubles, mostly at an intermediate level, and switch To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go around the players every 45 minutes. to our website at www.nar-anon.org.

Balls are provided. $2 for first time visitors.

RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS MEETING Second Saturdays Each Month 10:30 a.m.–noon, Sutter Maternity, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, SC RCA is a 12 step group for couples. Our primary purpose 2ND SATURDAY ON THE FARM is to stay committed in loving and intimate relation11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz ships and to help other couples achieve freedom from County Fairgrounds dysfunctional relationships. All couples are welcome Join us every 2nd Saturday on the Farm for free family activities. Each month we select a new theme whether married or partnered. Some of us are new in our coupleships and seek to build intimacy together. We have to highlight historical agriculture with games, all found help in Recovering Couples Anonymous. activities, and demonstrations that relate. We For more information visit our website: https://santacruzrca.org often have guest appearances from farm animals or email us at rcasantacruz@yahoo.com like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, and more! You are sure to find something FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BIBLE STUDY fun and entertaining for the whole family.

9:45 a.m: Bible Study • 11 a.m.: Worship Check our website and Facebook page for more details. FREE 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos First Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their Sundays bible study and worship every Sunday.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING Call (831) 688-5842 for more info 4 - 5 pm, Ben Lomond Community Library, 9525 Mill St., Ben First Sunday of Every Month Lomond Do you have a problem with compulsive over- or under- SANTA CRUZ DINNER CLUB EVENT 5 p.m., various member homes throughout county eating? Anorexia? Bulimia? Compulsive exercising?

You are not alone. Drop into a free, friendly OA 12-Step Love to cook, entertain and socialize? Our dinner club events will be held in several homes throughout Santa Cruz County meeting with the solution. All are welcome!

where members enjoy gourmet meals, fine wine and conversation. Joining the club provides a great opportunity to cook, to entertain, and to meet locals that share your interests.

Learn more about the SC Dinner Club and the fun we have by contacting Rhonda Mills at info@SantaCruzDinnerClub.com Third Sunday of Every Month SCIENCE SUNDAY Starts at 1 p.m., 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, 95060 Seymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every month.

Topics are presented in an entertaining and easy-to-understand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and discussion.

Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

DATED EVENTS Tuesday August 6 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 5 – 7 p.m., Jade Street Park, Capitola Get to know your neighbors, and learn how to be a good neighbor! Enjoy a free BBQ, meet the Capitola Chief of Police, enjoy Police K-9 demonstrations, Astro Jumper, Climbing Wall, Petting Zoo, Home Depot Crafts for Kids, Fire Truck, Ambulance and Police Cars.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.

Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August.

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37TH ANNUAL CAPITOLA ART & WINE FESTIVAL Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Capitola Village The Capitola Art & Wine Festival combines Art, Wine, Music and Food, all in charming Capitola Village overlooking the beautiful Monterey Bay. Over 150 fine artists and 22 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries will participate in this year’s Festival. Be sure to visit the Local Artisans Marketplace where you will find unique and locally made artisan foods and crafts. A Kids Art & Music zone with ongoing craft projects and musical play is conveniently located in the center of the Festival on Lawn Way. Enjoy great entertainment all weekend including local dance groups, street performers and live music.

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re warm season annuals really the most colorful flowers for summer? Perhaps. They have their limits though. They are also very demanding. They need to be watered very regularly, and should probably be fertilized too. Many need to be deadheaded frequently. After all that, they are only temporary, and will get replaced with cool season annuals in autumn. Perennials are more practical.

Lily-of-the-Nile is likely the most common and most familiar of blooming summer perennials. It is a shame that it blooms only once.

Bloom is usually in time for the Fourth of July, and lasts a good long time, but is already fading. Deadheading as the blue or white color is eventually exhausted will not promote subsequent bloom, but will keep the evergreen foliage looking tidy until next year.

Daylily might be the second most popular of summer perennials.

Some of the older types bloom only once like lily-of-the-Nile, but various cultivars bloom at various times to prolong the season if a few are

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grown together in the same garden. The most popular modern cultivars probably bloomed earlier, and will bloom again, perhaps with little time in between. The color range is extensive.

Penstemon are not committed to their natural schedule of blooming in late spring and again in autumn. A good pruning at the end of winter eliminates tired old foliage, and enhances and delays bloom until summer, without compromising the later autumn bloom. Like daylily, a few different varieties of penstemon in the Summer perennials add color to a landscape. same garden prolong bloom, which can be white, pink, Many modern cultivars (cultivated varieties) were intentionally bred or red or purple.

Salvias are a big group of hybridized for more compact growth summer perennials that really should and profuse bloom.

Old-fashioned varieties of be more popular than they are. Some are native. Others are from other Iochroma are occasionally seen as chaparral climates. Naturally, they large rampant shrubbery or even are right at home here. Many small trees in old established landbloom about now, and some scapes. Modern cultivars are more will bloom again in autumn compact and manageable. For the if deadheaded or pruned fullest and most vigorous growth in back. What they lack in flashy summer, they can be pruned aggrescolor, they compensate for in sively as winter ends, but should resiliency and reliability. They otherwise be pruned only for shape and confinement. They should never really are tough.

This is by no means a be shorn.

If Iochroma resembles angel’s complete list of summer perennials. It does not even include trumpet, it is because they are the perennial daisies such as related. The foliage is very similar, coneflower, black-eyed Susan although the leaves are smaller. The narrowly tubular flowers are much and gaillardia.

Highlight: It is grati- smaller and clustered. The humfying to see renewed interest mingbirds who like them so much in this old fashioned flower. do not even need to reach their beaks Naturally occurring varieties all the way in. Bloom is purple, blue, of some of the nearly three red, pink or maybe white or yellow. dozen species of Iochroma Iochroma happens to do well in were popular decades ago. partial shade. n ••• Some might actually be natuHorticulturist Tony Tomeo can be rally occurring hybrids that have yet to be identified. contacted at tonytomeo.com

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