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2019 ‘Drive for Schools’ Now Underway

Drive for Schools, Santa Cruz County’s largest school fundraiser, is now underway throughout the county. Over 70 schools in Santa Cruz County are selling tickets to raise money for school programs while giving the community an opportunity to win a new car, cash prizes, merchandise and gift certificates from local businesses.

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34th Annual Open Studios

Free self-guided art tour featuring 300 artists opening their studios to the public throughout Santa Cruz County this October, join us for the 34th annual Open Studios Art

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Community News Mamma Mia!: Presented by Mountain Community Theater 2019 ‘Drive for Schools’ Now Underway Noel Smith: A Celebration of Life • Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County 17 Free Class: Retirement & Taxes • Community Observance of the 30th Anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake

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Open Studios • Pages 8, 9 County’s 34th Annual Open Studios: Visit Artists Over The First Three Weekends In October Seven Ideas for an Unforgettable Open Studios Experience, By Molly Ressler

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Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Newsletter • Pages 11-14 11 Last Chance for Nominations!: Scotts Valley Community Awards — Deadline is Wednesday Oct. 9th • Scotts Valley Veterinary Clinic: Serving The Community for Over 50 Years: Red Ribbon Ceremony to Welcome New Owner Dr. Emily Miller • Calendar of Upcoming Community Events 12 Togo’s Gives Back to the Community: Celebrate 2nd Anniversary Red Ribbon Ceremony to say Thanks! • Dr. Hardwick Celebrates First Anniversary with a FREE Consult: MoveStrong Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Successes with Clients Soars!, By Dr. Kyle Hardwick 13 Introducing New Member, Hwy17 Web Services: Your Local Provider & Solutions, By Andrew Pecanic • New Member Spotlight: Santa Cruz Mustang Club, By SCMC President Cami Corvin 14 Bay Federal named No. 1 in the Nation • Congratulations to Brite Horizons School on their Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at their new Scotts Valley location!

Local Sports 15 North-County High Schools Scoreboard

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

Featured Columnists 18 Lompico Road Repairs About To Begin, by Bruce McPherson, Santa Cruz County Supervisor, 5th District 22 Get Cool Season Vegetables Going, By Tony Tomeo

SCCAS Featured Pet • Page 19 — Mr. Rogers Could Come To Your Neighborhood

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Dynamo’s: Sandi Lewandowski as Tanya, MarNae Taylor as Donna, Nicki Kerns as Rosie Kathie Kratochvil has been a director, actor, and designer for MCT since 1982.

She recently directed for 8-10’s at 8 at the Santa Cruz Actor’s Theatre. She has been active in the Santa Cruz theatre community for the last 35 years and has been on the Theatre faculty at San Jose State University for the last 18 years.

The cast is comprised of both MCT favorites and newcomers to MCT including: MarNae Taylor as Donna, Nicki Kerns at Rosie, Sandi Lewandowski as Tanya, Sydney Gorham as Sophie, W. Scott Whisler as Sam Carmichael, Albert Kent as Bill Austin, Steve Goodman as Harry Bright, Eric Johnson-Dorian as Sky, Ana Bogren as Ali, Sarah Marsh as Lisa, Chris Cruz as Pepper, and Emily Stewart as Eddie.

Mountain Community Theater (MCT) is the longest-running community theater in Santa Cruz County, started in 1982 by a collective of actors. MCT is a memberrun non-profit organization that relies on support from its performances, season subscribers, and royalties from its own company-created script, Miracle on 34th Street, the Play. n ••• For ticket info and more about MCT and its “Miracle,” visit www.mctshows.org.

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2019 ‘Drive for Schools’ Now Underway

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rive for Schools, Santa Cruz County’s largest school fundraiser, is now underway throughout the county.

Over 70 schools in Santa Cruz County are selling tickets to raise money for school programs while giving the community an opportunity to win a new car, cash prizes, merchandise and gift certificates from local businesses. Each school keeps all the money they raise, with no overhead costs.

Sponsored by the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Toyota of Santa Cruz and Subaru of Santa Cruz, this year’s Drive for Schools Grand Prize winner will get to choose a new car (Toyota Prius LE or Subaru Cross trek) or $25,000 in cash. Other prizes include ten $1,000 cash prizes; overnight stays at fancy hotels, and gift certificates for valuable merchandise and local restaurants.

The public can purchase tickets from school volunteers through October 20. Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25. Drive for Schools tickets include a coupon to park for free at the Boardwalk on October 27 for the prize drawing. Winners need not be present to win.

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memorial service celebrating the life of Noel Smith will be held on Sunday, October 20, at Twin Lakes Church. The service will begin at 2 p.m., followed by a reception.

For 14 years, Noel was the editor here at Times Publishing Group, Inc., responsible for the content published in our three news publications: Scotts Valley Times, Aptos Times, Capitola Soquel Times, along with our many local business-focused magazines and community event guides.

Noel, along with his wife Marsha, were very involved in the local community, attending many of the local festivals and promoting education and the arts. He has been recognized locally and by the state of California for his contributions to the community.

As Editor for our publications, he was committed to the communities he served, providing information and news that helped so many non-profits, artists, entertainers, school news and sports, local events and so much more. Noel contributed to the things that make our community great,

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helping them to thrive and grow through awareness and education. n ••• here is still an empty chair here at TPG, Inc. Every staff member loved Noel for his goodness and his kindness to all of us.

He was a leader and father figure in our office. We will miss his great sense of humor and his will to do so much good with his life by always helping others — he will be mourned and remembered by so many.

“Noel loved God and was a dedicated Christian, and I know he is at peace with our lord and was welcomed by angels in heaven.

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Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County

Census Bureau Speaker to talk about Community Engagement Efforts ory Del Favero will be the guest speaker for the Tuesday, October 1st meeting of the Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County.

Del Favero will talk about the U.S. Census Community Partnership and Engagement Program, including outreach efforts and how people can get involved to ensure that everyone residing in our country is counted. Club members will also discuss the differences in Democratic presidential candidates’ health care proposals.

There will be an informal meet and greet from 5:30 to 6:30 and Del Favero is scheduled to speak at 6:30. The Democratic Club meets at Bruno’s in Scotts Valley located at 230 Mt. Hermon Road. The public is invited to attend.

••• Reception and Conversation with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo reception for Congresswoman Anna Eshoo will be held on Saturday, October 5th from 2–3:30 p.m. at the Highlands Park Senior Center in Ben Lomond.

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OPEN STUDIOS

County’s 34th Annual Open Studios

Visit Artists Over The First Three Weekends In October

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ree self-guided art tour featuring 300 artists opening their studios to the public throughout Santa Cruz County this October, join us for the 34th annual Open Studios Art Tour, a free self-guided tour that invites the public into 300 artist studios working in dozens of mediums across Santa Cruz County.

There are seasoned artists who’ve participated since 1986, talented newcomers, and makers and creators of all kinds. Neighbors, friends, collectors and

art lovers are invited to meet the artists, see their creative process up close, and buy art directly from the source.

“Santa Cruz County is a magnet for creative people, and Open Studios is a moment when that creativity becomes visible, when artists in every neighborhood throughout the County open their doors to art-lovers, neighbors and friends,” said Ann Ostermann, Open Studios Director for Arts Council Santa Cruz County.

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the part of our participating artists and it’s a joy to see it pay off with art sales and new relationships formed, old friends reunited, and neighbors getting to know each other.”

A program of Arts Council Santa Cruz County, Open Studios takes place the first three weekends of October, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Studios are divided between North and South County (with the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor as the dividing point) on the following schedule: Oct. 5-6: North County artists Oct. 12-13: South County artists Oct. 19-20: All County weekend featuring select artists.

Many ways to plan your tour and they’re all FREE! Whether this is your first Open Studios or you’ve been attending for years, here are a few easy strategies for finding your way: 1. Pick up a FREE artist guide at Good Times drop off points throughout the County after Sept. 17. Find artists in your neighborhood, by medium, or simply browse through the guide and find artwork that captures your eye. If you can’t find a guide out in the wild, stop by the Arts Council offices at 1070 River Street in Santa Cruz during open hours - we’ll have a stack here throughout October.

2. Download the FREE app — available Oct. 1 on iTunes & Google Play (search for “Open Studios Art Tour”). You can mark favorite artists in the app, map their location, and then build a tour around that.

3. Follow the green signs. During Open Studios weekends you’ll see lime green signs with artist names and arrows all over the county. Please consider every Open Studios sign as your own personal invitation. Follow the signs and enter a studio.

4. Check out the Preview Exhibit at Santa Cruz Art League, featuring artwork from nearly all of the participating artists.

Open Sept. 28 through Oct. 20 it’s a great way to discover artists and plan your tour from there. Pop into the gallery, find artwork that intrigues you, and make a note of which studios you want to visit from there. Meet the artists​at the public reception Sunday, Sept. 29 from 3–6 p.m.

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5. If you’re interested in rural studios, visit the Satellite Preview Exhibit at the R. Blitzer Gallery, 2801 Mission Street in Santa Cruz. This exhibit features work by artists in remote areas throughout the county, including Bonny Doon, Corralitos, Felton and more. The Satellite Exhibit opens on Oct. 5 as part of the First Friday Art Tour and will be open to the public through Oct. 20.

6. Visit one or 100! No one is keeping score. Spend a day or just a few minutes.

Open Studios is a self-guided, free tour.

Cater it to your style and mood.

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••• The Arts Council generates creativity, vibrancy, and connection in Santa Cruz County.

For 40 years, we have fueled our creative community, supporting individual and collective artistic expression and building bridges and bonds between people throughout our county. Through grants to artists and arts organizations, arts education programs that serve more than 17,000 kids across Santa Cruz County, and community initiatives such as Open Studios and Ebb & Flow, we help Santa Cruz County thrive.

“Santa Cruz County is a magnet for creative people, and Open Studios is a moment when that creativity becomes visible, when artists in every neighborhood throughout the County open their doors to art-lovers, neighbors and friends.”

Ann Ostermann, Open Studios Director for Arts Council Santa Cruz County.

OPEN STUDIOS

Seven Ideas for an Unforgettable Open Studios Experience

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By Molly Ressler

or three weekends in October, artists across Santa Cruz County give the public an intimate view into their private workspaces during the Open Studios Art Tour.

The free self-guided tour includes 300 artists, from painters and photographers to sculptors and jewelry makers, showcasing their work against the backdrop of secret backyard gardens, coastal cottages, converted sheds, and industrial warehouses.

Like unwrapping a present or stumbling upon a breathtaking view, you can’t help but feel a small thrill as you’re welcomed behind the scenes of each artist’s process and into their personal creative space.

With so many studios to choose from, it can be hard to know where to focus your exploration. The free print guide or Open Studios app* both provide detailed maps of each neighborhood and descriptions of participating artists’ work.

The Santa Cruz Art League and R. Blitzer Gallery also host preview exhibits all three weekends, or you can simply wing it and follow the lime green directional signs posted across the county.

Still, it’s helpful to have an intention for your self-guided tour, so you can get the most out of your Open Studios experience.

Whether it’s your first or 34th tour, here are seven ideas for an Open Studios experience that will inspire deeper engagement, spark meaningful connection with the artist community, and reveal or reawaken your own creative pursuit.

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2. Journal as you go

mystery tour party is a fun option for first-timers who have no clue where to start or for Open Studios veterans looking to get out of their comfort zone.

With a group of friends, select North or South County and which neighborhood you’d like to focus on.

Have each friend select 1-2 artists they’re interested in from that neighborhood and put them into a hat. Finally, select 5 artists from the hat for each day you plan to explore Open Studios.

The idea is that everyone will get to discover a new artist, expanding their perspective and appreciation for local art.

ack a notepad or your favorite journal and record your reaction to each artist’s work as you go. You can scribble one or two lines, compose a haiku, or write an entire essay if you’re so inspired.

Take note of the name of the art piece, the medium used, and what thoughts or emotions the piece brought up for you.

You might try a free write, jotting down whatever comes to mind without editing or filtering your thoughts.

Pausing to capture how you feel as you take in an artist’s work reminds you to slow down and engage with each piece that pulls you in and demands closer attention.

3. Uncover the artists’ inspiration

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pen Studios artists welcome the community into their homes and studios because they’re excited to share their process and the story behind their work.

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4. Give the gift of art

erusing the art-filled walls, shelves, or outdoor patio of a local artist’s studio is probably the most fun and relaxing way to shop local and find one-of-a-kind gifts for your friends and loved ones.

You can find everything from playful yard art and elegant jewelry to wearable fiber art, hand-bound journals, and handcrafted woodwork. There’s also often a story behind each creation that you can share with the lucky recipient — just ask the artist what inspired that particular piece (#OpenStudiosInspiration) and you may discover your gift is more meaningful than you realized.

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5. Explore iconic places

anta Cruz County is full of iconic landmarks, from the surfer’s statue on West Cliff to the classic Victorians that line Walnut Avenue near downtown.

Map out a tour that hits several of these iconic spots for a weekend of art and local history.

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the Westside. From there, explore the many studios between Highway 1 and West Cliff.

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6. Meet your daily steps goal

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7. Commit to one medium

et a mileage goal and then map out a safe walking route that passes by several artist studios. Pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods include the lower Westside, Downtown Santa Cruz, and Midtown.

You can even plan your route so that you pass by public art installations like Kathleen Crocetti’s student-led mosaics along the Water or Soquel Bridges, San Lorenzo Riverwalk, and Mission Historic Park.

f you don’t mind exploring multiple neighborhoods across the county, map your tour by medium for a deep dive into one or two artistic techniques. Each artist description in the guide includes their medium and a photo of their work to make it easier to find all the photographers, abstract painters, or furniture makers in one area.

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he Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce seeks your assistance in recognizing the people and businesses that make our Community such a special place. Please send us your 2019 nominations for outstanding businesses and individuals for the following categories: We are looking for nominations in the following categories: • Alvin Scarborough Memorial MAN OF THE YEAR • Annette Marcum Memorial WOMAN OF THE YEAR • YOUTH OF THE YEAR

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• A business of the year nominee must be a current Scotts Valley Chamber member.

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Saturday January 17

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at our Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting, which will be hosted in our parking lot at 4257 Scotts Valley Drive, October 13 at 5:30 p.m.

Come meet our doctors and wonderful staff! All are welcome to attend (parking is at the local Bank of America).

Thursday April 23

All Chambers Mega Mixer – Santa Cruz & Santa Clara Counties 5:30-7:30 pm Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton

Call the Chamber Today or Visit www.scottsvalleychamber.com

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Scotts Valley Chamber News

Togo’s Gives Back to the Community

Celebrate 2nd Anniversary Red Ribbon Ceremony to say Thanks!

October 24th, 5:30-7pm

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t has been two years since Greg Wimp and his business partners took over three local Togo’s locations in Capitola, Scotts Valley and Watsonville. They have turned the stores around from declining sales to strong growth stores.

Togo’s is back on the map and people in the community are taking notice. Community involvement was one of the things motivating the switch for Greg from being a COO at a tech company to a Togo’s owner.

Greg has embraced this and has supported the Boys & Girls Club, Digital Nest,

Homeless Garden Project, Watsonville PAL, Downtown Streets Team, Fallen Officers Foundation and many other things across Santa Cruz County.

As a result of Greg’s community involvement, he was as 2018 Scotts Valley Man of the Year by the Scotts Valley Chamber. Greg has also been involved in large scale events like the Wharf to Wharf, Little Wharf 3-miler, Lacrosse tournaments, and other local festivals. Greg is also deeply involved in the Togo’s corporation, with store improvement and pilot sandwich

programs. Capitola Togos is piloting a new Cheese Steak Melt.

While Scotts Valley Togo’s is piloting a new Italian Melt. The Team is opening a 4th store on October 8th in Downtown Watsonville to be a part of the revitalization of Downtown. Greg’s Togo’s Team is excited to be involved and boosting our community! Greg aims to lead by example by stepping up to give, help, share, love and better our community day by day.

Come celebrate the 2 year anniversary at Togo’s Scotts Valley on Oct 24.

Togo’s Scotts Valley owners (from left): Ken Coryn, Greg Wimp, and David Deipersloot.

Dr. Hardwick Celebrates First Anniversary with a FREE Consult MoveStrong Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Successes with Clients Soars!

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oveStrong started in September 2018 with the goal of serving the community through quality health care.

We aim to empower every client that walks through our doors by showing them that no matter the “diagnosis” they are strong, resilient, adaptable, and capable of amazing things with the right mindset, the right guidance and just a little hard work.

We use a variety of methods to help our clients including: physical rehabilitation, exercise therapy, chiropractic adjustments, manual therapies, nutrition, and Strength & Conditioning programming.

However, the greatest intervention we have found is the act of listening to our clients and coming up with a plan together to help them achieve their goals.

It has been an absolute honor serving Scotts Valley this past year. We want to thank all those that have trusted us with the care of their injuries and performance goals. We look forward to many more years serving the town and county that we love and hope to continue to create a culture of health and wellness so you can “MoveStrong”, “ThinkStrong”, and Be Strong in all that you do!

As a thank you, we are launching a FREE 20 minute Initial Consult with Dr Hardwick to hear about your con-

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dition and/or health goals to see if you would be a good candidate for care at MoveStrong.

Call or go online to book your free consult today!

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Introducing New Member, Hwy17 Web Services Your Local Provider & Solutions

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was born and raised in Santa Clara, and since my parents moved to Mount Hermon more than twentyfive years ago, I’ve lived there off and on.

A few years ago, I moved back to Mount Hermon after living in Japan and teaching English there for close to nine years. My experience there helped me develop my communication skills to be able to take something complex and explain it in a clear and concise manner.

Now I find myself in a world explaining website design, SEO, hosting, and more. And if done right, how these

things will get your business more customers.

There are web solutions available for every business of varying sizes and needs. We have options from full service to DIY. I like that if I can take care of something a person dislikes doing (web / tech stuff), they can focus on their passions and why they opened their business in the first place: from baking to plumbing or whatever it is they do.

I genuinely like helping and listening to people. Every person and

business has different needs, and I like to find the best solution for each person, even if it’s something that I can’t do for them.

Away from my business, I like taking hikes and going to the beach.

I’m a reader and a writer, and I’ve built several websites on my own. Now with my business, I have more resources and tools to build websites for others.

And although I’m back in the States, I’m still a big fan of Japanese food and culture. hwy17webservices.com

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New Member Spotlight: Santa Cruz Mustang Club

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By SCMC President Cami Corvin

he Santa Cruz Mustang Club is an awarding winning, nonprofit organization that donates time, money, and appears in the community for events such as parades, car shows, funerals and local events. Our club spends about 50% of their time working on charity events and the other half is spent with our members on cruises, and local events that are specific to the Santa Cruz Mustang Club.

Our club has been recognized in the community for its outstanding efforts in charity work and working alongside the local community. The club has

been invited many times as a special guest to help support local car shows here in Santa Cruz such as Hot Rods at the Beach, Cops and Rodders, Hot Rods on the Green, Relay for Life for American Cancer Society and “PIP” Police in Pursuit for Special Olympics. The club works closely with Scotts Valley Police Officer ’s Association on special events.

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Each year we hold “Mustangs on the Wharf” charity event wherein the club works hard to raise money for O’Neill Sea Odyssey for the kids. This program teaches our youths about preservation of our ocean and becoming a steward in the community to help keep our oceans safe for the wildlife and for us to enjoy.

Come join us for “Trunk or Treat”

October 27, 2019 from 12–3 p.m. at Cruise Coffee, 75 Mnt. Hermon Road, Scotts Valley. We will have a few cars dressed up for your family to swing by and get some yummy treats for the kids and see some awesome cars!

If you have a fundraiser or would like our club to help you with your grand opening etc., please contact us to see how we can assist you.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, donating to this great club (501(c) (3)), feel free to check out website at: www. santacruzmustangclub.com

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Bay Federal named No. 1 in the Nation B ay Federal Credit Union was recently named the nation’s number one “Best Credit Union to Work For”

by Credit Union Journal during their annual ranking program done in partnership with Best Companies Group.

This is the first time that the credit union has topped the list.

This year, 50 institutions from across the country made the annual ranking of the Best Credit Unions to Work For. The analysis and rankings are performed by reviewing employers’ benefits, workplace policies and practices, and extensive employee surveys.

Bay Federal is known for their unique workplace culture, community engagement, focus on health and wellness, entertaining employee events, and their robust employee recognition programs.

They emphasize on being “fun and friendly” while maintaining a professional approach to member service. Employees can be seen celebrating various dress-down days throughout the year, and the entire organization celebrates an annual Hal-

Bay Federial Credit Union employees gather for their participation in the Second Harvest Food Bank Hunger Heroes program. loween costume and decoration contest where members can vote for the winner on social media. These all contributed to the high ranking resulting from the employee surveys.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to receive this wonderful recognition,” said Carrie Birkhofer, President and CEO of Bay Federal. “I believe that our ongoing focus on setting a positive

and fun workplace culture, with an emphasis on outstanding service to our members, truly sets us apart. I share this honor with each one of our employees.”

Credit unions on the list ranged in size from just 31 staff members and under $200 million in assets all the way up to institutions with billions in assets and thousands of employees. Bay Federal has 225 employees and recently surpassed $1 billion in assets.

••• Bay Federal is a full-service, not-for-profit financial institution that serves nearly 77,000 members and 1,200 local businesses throughout Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties. With more than $1 billion in assets, Bay Federal Credit Union is the largest member-owned financial institution in Santa Cruz County, serving its members and the community since 1957. Bay Federal Credit Union has an award-winning employee volunteer program in which employees have given their own money and volunteer for numerous local schools, nonprofit organizations, and community events each year.

Congratulations to Brite Horizons School on their Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at their new Scotts Valley location!

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Try mapping a tour of ceramicists one day and then focus on watercolors the next.

Look for the hand symbol in the guide or app to find artists who offer live demos of their artistic process for a comprehensive ‘study’ of your medium of choice.

You might just find yourself inspired to pick up a new creative hobby after watching a ceramicist at the wheel, a printmaker at the press, or a painter immersed in her canvas.

Whether you’re an artist yourself or have never set foot in a gallery, Open Studios has something to offer you. You may leave an artist’s workspace with a new perspective or source of inspiration. You may find yourself at your neighbor’s home, admiring their creative work and cultivating the start of a lasting friendship.

No matter what, you’ll walk away with an unforgettable experience—one that

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deepens your love for the arts and reveals the powerful beauty and hope art can bring to the world.

••• Open Studios 2019 will take place the first three weekends of October from 11am-5pm Saturdays and Sundays. Print guides are available mid-September alongside the Good Times at locations throughout Santa Cruz County. You can also download the Open Studios app, available in iTunes and Google Play. See samples of each artist’s work to help you map your route at the preview exhibits hosted at the Santa Cruz Art League and R. Blitzer Gallery all three weekends.

••• Molly Ressler is a writer and content marketing consultant based in Santa Cruz.

She lives with her husband and pup in Seabright and loves sharing her community’s vibrant culture through her writing.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Free Class: Retirement & Taxes The Money Matters Financial Literacy Series Oct. 19, 10 a.m. • Scotts Valley Public Library oin George Haas and Anthony Rovai, Financial Planners with Money Concepts Capital Corp., Member FINRA/SIPC, for a 2019 Retirement and Tax Planning Class.

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Mon Sep 9 vs MVC W 3-0 Tue Sep 10 vs Santa Cruz L 0-3 Thu Sep 12 at Mt. Madonna School L 0-3

Harbor Surf City Invitational Sat Sep 21 Salinas L 0-2 Chico Senior (Chico) L 0-2 Pacific Collegiate W 2-0

Community Observance of the 30th Anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake hroughout the month of October, a wide-range of local events, exhibits, displays and discussions will mark the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake to commemorate the spirit of community that rose in its wake.

Diverse mediums like story, art, history, geology, informative talks and education will offer the public different ways to engage and to share their own memories of the event.

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Your October Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

October opens with an opportunity for you to get your life back on track. Trust your gut feelings when it comes to making major decisions. Yet you can still make compromises with others without losing control. Mid-month brings a feeling of confidence and success. There is no better time to take up a challenge. The win is in your grasp! Late in the month, your presence is palpable. Don’t be surprised if strangers notice you and wonder if they know you from somewhere. Enjoy the interactions … one may even turn into a new acquaintance.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Any loss of energy should be returning as the month begins, putting you back in the driver’s seat, especially if you aren’t afraid to dig deep and tackle some of your inner issues. Things should be a bit lighter mid-month, bringing a positive spin on most of your encounters. Staying positive can help turn anything around; something to keep in mind at this time. Later in October you should be fully energized and focused, making it a good time to make new plans, or push through on projects that are ready to be finished. There might be a lot of hard work involved, but all your accomplishments will make it worth the effort.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

A little bit of tact can go a long way early in the month. It’s nice to win arguments using gentle reasoning rather than being looked at as “the bad guy” for using more forceful tactics. Mid-October is the time to act, which can help you make a lot of much-needed changes. Combined with your practical determination, this can be a very productive time, as long as you remain focused. You feel a need for answers later in the month. It could either be a desire for commitment from a current companion, or finding out if a crush could turn into more. But patience is what’s called for. Forcing an issue now most likely won’t turn out well.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

You know those passive feelings you had last month? Well, those are gone as October begins. It’s time things went your way, and you’re anxious to set things in motion. Relationship tensions are in danger of rising mid-month. A surprise announcement could set you off, leaving you off balance if you’re not careful. More frustration is in the air at the end of the month, leaving you feeling caught between desires and obstacles in your way. Still, you have a will, so finding a way is within your grasp.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Rely on yourself early in the month, regardless of how much you want help. This is a time to count on your inner strengths and skills and push through to get the job done. Looking for help now could turn sour. Your creative juices are leaking mid-month. You can see the best-case scenarios as a situation forms, which is a fine goal to aspire to, but it’s okay if things don’t turn out perfectly. Later in October your sense of charity and compassion is brought to the surface. This is a good time to act on those impulses, either increasing your involvement/contributions to your favorite program or finding a new one to dive into.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

The power to say “no” is a strong one, and frequently difficult to wield, yet you feel the strength to use it (and mean it!) as the month begins. It will help you keep your temperament, and also make solving important issues easier. Mid-October brings out your competitive side, ensuring you are ready to leave everything on the table. Only a top-tier performance will satisfy you right now. Late in the month you’re still in an intense mood, making it a perfect time to put your nose to the grindstone and accomplish that goal you’ve had in the back of your mind, even if it takes you through the next month.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Your energy is a bit uneven early in October, which can help you deal with people using tact rather than force, but also brings a passion into your heart that can make it easier for jealousy to rear its ugly head if you’re not careful. There’s an unpredictable air around you mid-month, especially where love or money is involved. Be wary of sudden changes or surprises. Their long-term effect will be hard to judge. Passion returns to you late in the month, but this time your intellect is being stimulated. You’re not interested in trivia right now; you need to know everything about what has caught your attention.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Your desire for answers is strong early in the month; you don’t feel the need to share your knowledge though. Who knows when it might come in handy? Still, using that knowledge against someone is never as fun as it sounds in the long run. You feel a need to get ahead of something mid-month, regardless of the costs. Whether it’s a goal you are ready to meet or to keep something in your rear-view, your motivations are going to have an impact on the results. As October comes to a close, you’re feeling more inhibited that usual, leaving you in a poor situation that could affect your work or relationships. You’ll have to fight through these feelings to avoid some bad consequences.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Early in the month you’re finally confronted with something you’ve been avoiding for a while. It’s time to take a step back and focus on the problem, or it will likely get out of your control. A feeling of spontaneity fills you mid-October, bringing a sense of confidence for you about something that has been tickling your fancy for a while. It’s time to make your move, and deal with the consequences when they come. Late in the month something unexpected brings some unwanted stress, but the nervousness you feel could lead to something positive, eventually, if you can go with the flow.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

The feel of weight being lifted off your shoulders as October begins is heaven-sent. Whatever has been holding you back recently seems to be gone, or at least set to the side for now. Take advantage of the energy and freedom you’re feeling now. You feel like you should be in control mid-month, but so much influence is surrounding you that ignoring requests and orders may not be worth the consequences, at least not right now. As the month comes to a close, you’re feeling defensive about things that don’t seem to be a problem.

Now isn’t the time to shut people out for imagined slights when your friends and family only want to help you.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

You’ve never been the biggest gossip, but early in the month you’re feeling more secretive than usual, especially when it comes to things you know about others. That’s a good thing, by the way.

You’re feeling a moment of clarity mid-month. This is a perfect time to organize something in your life or tackle a project that’s been on hold. Don’t let this moment go to waste. Late in October may bring some unexpected setback, and the surprise can leave you off balance. You may need to take a deep breath, but you’ll find your way through. You usually do.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

You’re not feeling very decisive early in the month. It’ll be hard, but try not to spend too long trying to decide whether to tackle a new opportunity, or you might miss out before you can begin.

An unexpected challenge mid-October is not going to be easy to deal with, especially as it’s likely romantic. You may have to decide if you’ve been walking the wrong path for a while, or if it’s just a hiccup that can be fixed. The longer you take to solve the issue, the harder it’s going to hit you if it goes bad. Late in the month your powers of persuasion seem to be stronger than ever. Hoping for a raise? In a long argument? Now is the time to get the win!

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Lompico Road Repairs About To Begin

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by Bruce McPherson, Santa Cruz County Supervisor, 5th District

fter more than two years since winter storms wiped out portions of Lompico Road, repairs are slated to begin as early as the first week in October on a section of roadway heavily damaged by a washout. Simultaneously, the County of Santa Cruz is working to identify alternative resources for Lompico in the event of wildfire or other emergency.

Since early 2017, Lompico Road has been down to one lane at PM 0.2, making life a challenge for Lompico residents and heightening fears about how a safe evacuation might take place. I heard from many concerned Lompico residents after a report was published in the Mercury-News in late August that placed Lompico at No. 1 on a list of San Francisco Bay Area communities at high risk due to limited evacuation routes.

So, what are we doing about these problems?

First, the County of Santa Cruz’s Department of Public Works has contracted with Cal West, Inc. for nearly $550,000 to repair the main slip-out on Lompico Road, for which the Federal Highway Administration recently approved reimbursement.

The contract is for three months, but Public Works hopes construction will be completed in a much shorter time frame, as the contractor knows the project is a high priority for the County. During construction times, there will continue to be a one-way temporary traffic signal in effect.

Lompico is one of many roads in District 5 and throughout Santa Cruz County that suffered severe storm damage. In fact, about half of the damage statewide from the 2016-2017 storms occurred in Santa Cruz County. While the County recently completed priority repairs on Bear Creek Road, East Zayante Road and Glenwood Drive, there are 82 other projects worth $42 million

that will require time extensions because design and environmental work will likely not be completed ahead of newly enforced federal reimbursement deadlines.

Second, the County’s Office Emergency Services and local fire agencies are looking into evacuation resources for Lompico. While there are many details to work out, a main objective is to identify an alternative to Lompico Road that would be used only in emergencies.

Lompico is also not the only local community that faces evacuation challenges. I am particularly concerned about the entire San Lorenzo Valley. The County is in the process of finishing up a Wildfire Egress Study for the Valley conducted by KLD Engineering, the results of which we can share once they are closely evaluated by first-responders and other stakeholders.

If you live in the Valley and have not taken the KLD survey, you can access it at this web address: tinyurl.com/y26z9hyg.

The County Office of Emergency Services doesn’t publish evacuation routes ahead of emergencies because we need to be nimble enough to direct residents based on real-time information. In the meantime, folks living in the Valley need to continue paying special attention to wildfire preparedness and resiliency, a great resource for which is the Fire Safe Santa Cruz County website at firesafesantacruz.org.

Also, I encourage you to join me and representatives from Emergency Services and Public Works for a community meeting 6:30-8 p.m. October 23 at the Boulder Creek Fire Station, 13230 Central Avenue (Highway 9), on the topics of road repairs and emergency preparedness. This was a very well attended presentation in 2018.

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Come to our neighborhood to meet him and it will be a beautiful day!

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••• Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has two full-service, open-admission shelters: Santa Cruz Location (Public Entrance): 1001 Rodriguez St., Santa Cruz, 95062 Hours: Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Watsonville Location: 580 Airport Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076 Hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 12-1) Closed on Sunday SCCAS Main line: 831-454-7200. Animal Control: 831-454-7227. After-Hours Emergency: 831-471-1182

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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 October 5 BREWGRASS FESTIVAL AT ROARING CAMP 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton Roaring Camp with Legend Theatrical presents the second annual BrewGrass Festival, featuring over 12 local breweries, music from favorite bluegrass artists, and food from our popular local food trucks. There is plenty of parking and a beer tasting train that runs from Santa Cruz to Felton for passengers that want a ride into the festival.

Cost is $40 ($35 pre-purchase), Kids 11-17 $15, Under 11 FREE. Tasting Train: $75 from Santa Cruz.

Visit https://www.roaringcamp.com/events#708 for more information.

Saturday October 12 25TH ANNUAL LOBSTER FEED FUNDRAISER 4:30 – 8 p.m., Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Picnic Area 1 A canopy of twinkling lights, the delightful sounds of live music floating through the forest — join us for the 25th Annual Lobster Feed Fundraiser at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Enjoy a full dinner featuring a 1.5 pound fresh Maine lobster served with steaming corn-on-the-cob, toasted garlic bread, crisp green salad, drinks, and the perfect dessert. The bluegrass sounds of Highway )ne add their own special brand of magic to the evening.

Don’t wait! Seats are limited and sell out every year.

All proceeds support our Redwoods State Parks, Henry Cowell and Big Basin.

Cost: General Admission: $85 • VIP: $150 • Stewardship Raffle Tickets: $25 ea./5 for $100.

Visit www.mountainparks.org/events/lobster-feed or call (831) 335-3174 for tickets and more info.

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 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.

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

other survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking survivors, and to 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

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 Mondays & Tuesdays If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related WOMENCARE ARM-IN-ARM dementia, a caregiver support group can offer you 12:30 - 2 p.m. an opportunity to find out more about available comWomenCARE ARM-in-ARM support group for women with advanced, recurrent and metastatic cancers. Meets munity resources, learn from others who are going through similar experiences, and obtain additional weekly Mondays & Tuesdays, with a separate meeting educational materials. every First and Third Tuesday every month.

Our evening Santa Cruz caregiver support group Registration required. Call 457-2273 for more information and meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, to register. No cost to attend. and our afternoon Santa Cruz caregiver support www.womencaresantacruz.org group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. No fee. Open to family members.

Tuesdays For more information about this and other support groups in WRITING/DISCUSSION MEETING 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo Room, 10707 the area, please call 800.272.3900 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At Hwy One and Freedom Blvd) Do you have a problem with food? Please check out Second Wednesdays our free, friendly 12-Step support group with the SANTA CRUZ SONS IN RETIREMENT solution. All teens and adults welcome!

MONTHLY MEETING For current times and locations of other meetings: www.

Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. santacruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our Hotline at (831) This statewide group of retired men invites you to be our guest at our monthly luncheon. You’ll meet kindred 429-7906. spirits, have a fine lunch and learn something new from a top notch guest speaker.

BINGO Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. BINGO EVERY TUESDAY. Buy-in begins at $21. The Second and Fourth Wednesdays Snack Bar is open with goodies and dinner specials.

WELLNESS ON THE CANCER JOURNEY 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza BUSINESS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS Learn how to safely support your body and emotions 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 through the journey of Cancer — from diagnosis Center Street, Santa Cruz. to softening the impact of chemo, radiation, and We specifically focus on recovering from debting on recovering well from surgery. We’ll address nausea, one’s business. low energy, weakness, digestion, immune support, For more information: 831-425-3272. grief, stress and more. Feel free to bring your partner or care team to this free class. Please come fed; FELTON FARMER’S MARKET water is available.

2.30–6.30 p.m., St John’s Church in Felton Limited Seats. Please register all attendees on Eventbrite — 120 Russell Ave, Felton Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call 831-254-3270 to The Felton Farmers’ Market started in 1987 and is RSVP. Address given upon registration receipt. the second oldest market in Santa Cruz County. The market boasts a variety of certified organic fruits and ADHD SUPPORT GROUP vegetables and artisan foods. It is open Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos May thru October.

The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay Branch of CHADD hosts monthly support group meetings for anyone Tuesdays & Wednesdays who would like to learn more about ADHD or has SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUPS questions or concerns. Come share with those who Monarch Services offers a safe space to meet understand.

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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.

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.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Admission is free for the whole family. Harvest & Steam themed activities include ‘Make & Take’ Scarecrows, Blacksmith and Print Shop demonstrations, gold panning, candle making and much more.

Parking $10. www.roaringcamp.com

ONGOING EVENTS CONT. 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.

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.)

Sunday October 13

QUAIL HOLLOW RANCH HISTORY TOUR Sunday October 27 1 pm – 3 pm, Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, Felton Do you enjoy looking through old buildings and learning about their stories? Join history docent, Richard James, on a tour of the Quail Hollow Ranch House and learn about the history of Sun-Kissed Ranch, Sunset Magazine, and the pioneer families who made the ranch their business, home, and vacation haven. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost is $3. visit www.scparks.com for more information.

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 goats, chickens, rabbits, and more! You are sure to find William Shakespeare. something fun and entertaining for the whole family.

For information, call 831-684-2832, or go to friday Check our website and Facebook page for more details. FREE shakespeare.org or facebook.com/fridayshakespeare.

Sundays OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB OF SANTA CRUZ 4 - 5 pm, Ben Lomond Community Library, 9525 Mill St., Ben Lomond 10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street This is the oldest women’s club in Santa Cruz. The club Do you have a problem with compulsive over- or undereating? Anorexia? Bulimia? Compulsive exercising? meets to study the life, works and times of William You are not alone. Drop into a free, friendly OA 12-Step Shakespeare. Members share group readings and meeting with the solution. All are welcome! insights, discuss history, and universal themes found in For information on other meetings in Santa Cruz County: www. his plays and writings. santacruzoa.org/meetings For more information please call 831-684-2832 Saturdays NAR-ANON SANTA CRUZ PILLS ANONYMOUS (PA) 6:30 p.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (Sutter 8 a.m., Sutter Hospital, 2025 Soquel Ave Room), 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz The purpose of PA is to provide a safe, secure, and sup- Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families portive place for people who are addicted to pills who and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. want to get off of them. PA is offered all over the world. Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are For questions, please contact Gary at (831)801-9578 or going through similar problems, talk about how they Kristin at (831)345-6515 cope and find recovery.

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

SANTA CRUZ TENNIS CLUB 9 a.m., Soquel High School Tennis Courts RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS MEETING The nonprofit Santa Cruz Tennis Club meets every 10:30 a.m.–noon, Sutter Maternity, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, SC Saturday morning at the Soquel High School courts RCA is a 12 step group for couples. Our primary beginning at 9:00 am. We play doubles and mixed purpose is to stay committed in loving and intimate doubles, mostly at an intermediate level, and switch relationships and to help other couples achieve freedom around the players every 45 minutes. from dysfunctional relationships. All couples are Balls are provided. $2 for first time visitors. welcome whether married or partnered. Some of us Second Saturdays Each Month 2ND SATURDAY ON THE FARM 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Join us every 2nd Saturday on the Farm for free family activities. Each month we select a new theme to highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, and demonstrations that relate. We often have guest appearances from farm animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep,

WELCOME BACK MONARCHS DAY! 11 am – 4 pm, Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Join us in welcoming the Monarchs back to this park, their over-wintering habitat. Participate in numerous activities including arts & crafts, active games for kids, music by the 5M’s (The Mostly Mediocre Musical Monarch Mariposas), hand-cranked ‘Monarch’ ice cream (pumpkin), information and action booths as well as more about Monarch butterflies and how-to’s for a butterfly garden. This event is appropriate for all ages.

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are new in our coupleships and seek to build intimacy together. We have all found help in Recovering Couples Anonymous.

For more information visit our website: https://santacruzrca.org or email us at rcasantacruz@yahoo.com

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bible study and worship every Sunday.

Call (831) 688-5842 for more info First Sunday of Every Month SANTA CRUZ DINNER CLUB EVENT 5 p.m., various member homes throughout county Love to cook, entertain and socialize? Our dinner club events will be held in several homes throughout Santa Cruz County 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@SantaCruz DinnerClub.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

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7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

ROARING CAMP: HARVEST FAIRE & STEAM FESTIVAL 11 am – 5 pm, Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road , Felton Step into the incredible world of steam power at the Harvest Faire & Steam Festival presented by Kinetic Steam Works and Roaring Camp Railroads.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BIBLE STUDY Welcome Fall with heritage children’s activities like 9:45 a.m: Bible Study • 11 a.m.: Worship scarecrow making, pumpkin patch picking, candle 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos making, and gold panning. Behold a variety of steam First Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their and belt-powered equipment on display.

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he difficult part will be removing the aging warm season vegetable plants while they are still trying to produce. That is one of the disadvantages of gardening in such an excellently mild climate. It would be easier if frost or cooling weather caused them to start deteriorating by now. Perhaps some are already getting tired. Regardless, their space is needed for new cool season vegetables.

Some of us like to amend the soil in between some of the lingering warm season vegetable plants, and add seedlings of cool season vegetable plants. Then, there is less of a rush to remove the warm season vegetables as they succumb to autumn weather. Some of us just wait for the warm season vegetables to finish, which is a delaying compromise for the new cool season vegetables.

Whatever the preferred technique is, it is now getting to be time to plug in seedlings of broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage. Kale seedlings may be added as much as a month later. Seedlings can be purchased from nurseries. Those of us who want particular varieties that are unavailable in nurseries might have sown preferred seed in flats a month or so ago, to be ready for planting now.

Beets, carrots and turnips, like all root vegetables, should be grown from seed sown directly into the garden.

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“Lompico Road” from page 18 Another topic of concern in the Valley, and throughout the County really, is the state of recycling and the loss of California Redemption Value (CRV) services, both in terms of the difficulties with public subsidy and private enterprise. Because the collapse of the national recycling market poses a huge problem for all of California, in August the Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to request that state leaders come up with a solution. I acknowledge it is unfair to charge consumers a tax on cans and bottles that cannot realistically be redeemed at most local

Broccoli grows through autumn for winter.

Roots get disfigured if grown in flats or cell packs, and then transplanted.

Besides, so many individual plants are needed, that such quantities of cell packs would be expensive. Seed for turnip greens, although not grown for their roots, likewise gets sown out directly, and about now.

Seed for leafy lettuces, spinach and peas should have been sown already, but it is not too late. Kale can alternatively be grown from seed sown directly now, rather than from seedlings plugged in later. If preferred, larger heading lettuces can be grown from seedlings plugged within the next month or so. Cucumbers can be risky. If seed has not yet been sown, seedlings can still be plugged.

Whether grown from seedlings or seed, this is only the first phase of cool season vegetables. For some, later phases will prolong harvest.

wanted to. However, in home gardens, they are cool season vegetables that are grown through spring and autumn, but not through summer or the middle part of winter.

Carrots are biennial. They complete their life cycle in two seasons.

They are vegetative during their first season, as they produce their edible and elongated conical taproot. If not harvested, they bloom and go to seed in their second season. By then, their fat roots are tough and useless. Carrots are ready for harvest in three to four months after their seed are sown, depending on variety.

Carrots are famously bright orange. Yellow, white, red, purple and black varieties have been gaining popularity in the past many years. Carrots can grow a foot and a half in length, but most are only about four inches long, or less. They may be as narrow as half an inch, or wider than two inches! Some carrots are more uniformly cylindrical than conical. n ••• Horticulturist Tony Tomeo can be contacted at tonytomeo.com.

Highlight: Carrot ugs Bunny was an expert. He was always chewing on a carrot, Daucus carota, and rudely talking with his mouth full. Because carrots can be stored in refrigeration for a few months, Bugs Bunny could get one whenever he

Orange is the new ... classic orange.

stores, whose owners don’t have the capacity to provide the redemption service or cannot afford state fines.

As a member of the Executive Committee of the California State Association of Counties, I will also be asking that organization to seek a legislative fix.

While we work on these challenges in District 5, I want to end this month’s column on a positive note by giving a big shout-out to the Mountain Parks Foundation for all the hard work they have put into reinvigorating the historic Nature Museum and Research Center at Big Basin Redwoods State Park.

With the building renovations done

and museum exhibit design in final stages, the target completion is October 2020 for the $1.4 million project in partnership with California State Parks and Save the Redwoods League. Congratulations to the Foundation, and I want to say thank you to all its donors and supporters.

Please join me October 12 for the Foundation’s 25th annual Lobster Feed Fundraiser at Henry Cowell Park in Picnic Area 1. Lobster will be served from 4:30-8 p.m. Tickets are available at mountainparks.org, by calling 831-335-3174, or by visiting the Foundation’s office adjacent to the Nature Store in Henry Cowell.

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