Pictures From the Past: Soquel High: Brand New in 1962, Photo Essay by

Pictures From the Past

Soquel High: Brand New in 1962

Photo Essay by Carolyn Swift

Here’s a picture from a time when kids could actually go to school in a classroom.

The year is 1962, and Soquel High School is brand new. I think the students are a little nervous.

For many years, the student body of Soquel High School also included Scotts Valley. n

Photograph Courtesy of Covello and Covello Photography, Santa Cruz

DATED EVENTS CONT.

Thursday February 4

SCCRTC RAIL VOTE 9 a.m., Community TV Zoom The 11-member Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission will meet at 9 a.m. on Community TV Zoom and vote on the Transit Corridor Alternatives Analysis and Rail Network Integration Study.

The recommendation is to preserve the rail line for transportation, including continuing existing freight and recreational rail service, and a potential bicycle and pedestrian path adjacent to the rail line where feasible. View the report at https://sccrtc.org/meetings/commission/agendas/

To participate:

Dial-in number (US): +1-669-900-6833 Webinar ID: 825 2785 0112

To give input to your RTC representatives, in Scotts Valley call City Council member Randy Johnson (831) 438-0633 or email rlj12@comcast.net and in the 5th District (Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley) email Supervisor Bruce McPherson at bruce.mcphersonb@ santacruzcounty.us Community TV Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom. us/w/82527850112#success

Tuesday February 9 Wednesday February 10

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Register at www.tiny.cc/bootcamp2021. For info: Bob Adams, Caltrans District 10, call 209-948-7855 or email bob.adams@dot.ca.gov

Wednesday February 10

CASA VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER 4 p.m., CASA of Santa Cruz Online “For the Love Of Children” virtual fundraiser. Registration is free, and any donations go to the Children’s Fund to help support children who have an immediate need. • Hear inspirational stories from our advocates, former foster youth, and families we’ve served • Receive a dependency court update from Judge

Timothy Schmal • Watch the special virtual walk-thru of the CASA house led by Executive Director, Lynne Petrovic

All those who register by Feb. 2 will receive a “tea time” gift, courtesy of our event sponsors, delivered to your home the day of the event, to celebrate together, while being apart. To register, visit https://casaofsantacruz.org/fortheloveofchildren/fortheloveofchildren.html

FUNDRAISER FOR MAX’S HELPING PAWS All Day, Goodwill Locations Throughout Santa Cruz County Goodwill Central Coast shoppers can shop as usual and participate in Goodwill’s Round-Up Program to help Max’s Helping Paw’s Foundation, an area nonprofit whose work helps reduces economic euthanasia, surrender and suffering of severely ill or injured pets by providing pet owners assistance with the costs of urgent medical care. This special Round-Up day will take place at all Goodwill locations including Scotts Valley. Shoppers can choose to round-up to the nearest dollar. All of these options are displayed on the credit card terminal machine. All proceeds go to the Max’s Helping Paws Foundation.

Thursday February 11

DEFENDING DARKNESS: HISTORY OF LIGHT POLLUTION 7 p.m., Dark Sky Association Zoom Presentation Gain a new appreciation for darkness on a planet dominated by a species enamored with light in this Zoom presentation at 7 p.m. by Andy Kreyche, astronomy educator and member of the Santa Cruz Chapter of the International Dark Sky Association.

The dark sky movement, started by astronomers, has become a worldwide effort to protect all species from the ill effects of excessive artificial light at night, also known as light pollution.

After Andy’s presentation (and weather permitting), amateur astronomer Mike Jerry will be your guide at 8 p.m. for a telescopic tour of astronomical sights from his home in Death Valley National Park, which has been designated as the largest “Dark Sky National Park” in the country by the International Dark Sky Association. Email adultREregistration@uufscc.org to register and get Zoom link. Visit uufscc.org for information about the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County, 6401 Freedom Blvd., Aptos. For information, contact Ann McCrow at (831) 359-8096 or adultre@uufscc.org

Saturday February 13

#SCOTTSVALLEYLOVE 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Participating Scotts Valley Businesses The Scotts Valley Economic Recovery Task Force, a collaboration between the City of Scotts Valley and the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, is hosting this family-oriented, COVID-safe event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 13 in which community members pick up a valentine goodie bag at any one of the city’s five shopping centers along with a map of participating Scotts Valley businesses.

At each business, community members will get candy or trinkets dropped into their bags. Many businesses will also have sales, promotions, special offers and some may hold in-store raffle drawings. Pictures will be taken for posting on social media and made available to all those who participate. https://www.scottsvalley.org • https://scottsvalleychamber.com

Monday February 15

ART GRANT APPLICATIONS OPEN Artists and organizations will be able to apply for the Arts Council Santa Cruz County’s next round of Cultivate Grants supporting creative projects and professional development beginning Feb. 15. Virtual grant workshops will take place. Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. March 15. More info at https://www.artscouncilsc.org/for-grantseekers

Wednesday February 17

BLACK HISTORY MONTH STORIES 7-7:30 p.m., Santa Cruz Public Libraries Facebook Librarian Jackie of Santa Cruz Public Libraries will celebrate Black History Month with books, songs, activities, and a special craft on the library’s Facebook page and then on Youtube.

Pick up your craft kit during your local Library Grab & Go hours so you can craft along.

On alternating weeks, Jackie reads bedtime stories, sing songs, and chant rhymes for families. New programs are available every other Wednesday at 7 p.m. and on the library’s YouTube Channel after that. https://www.santacruzpl.org n