Newsom Visits Felton Library

On April 26, California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom visited the Felton Branch Library and Felton Discovery Park to promote local libraries, spotlight State Park passes and Get Out and Explore kits, and read a book at a special outdoor storytime.

The event was part of National Library Week. In 2021, Siebel Newsom, the mother of four children, launched a summer book club to help unlock children’s curiosity and passion for learning.

The First Partner’s Summer Book Club initially featured 23 books for children ages 3-12.

Siebel Newsom read “Fatima’s Great Outdoors,” a picture book about an immigrant family embarking on their first camping trip. ... continues on page 4

Making a Difference

The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County will celebrate the 2023 Be the Difference Awards, Wednesday, May 24, from 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. at the Boardwalk’s Cocoanut Grove Ballroom, 400 Beach St. Santa Cruz.

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Community News

5 Making a Difference: Volunteer Awards May 24 at Cocoanut Grove

6 Big Basin State Park Reopens To Visitors: Nine Trails Open; Parking Reservations Required

8 Free Health Fair in Ben Lomond: May 6 • Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair: May 6

9 New Officer: Vitani Harrison • Apply for Affordable Rentals • Affordable Housing Open House: May 16

10 Highway 1 Groundbreaking, By Jondi Gumz

17 Hearts & Hands Resolves Litigation With Fine, By Jondi Gumz • Bay Fed Promotes Amy Ivey to Senior VP

19 New Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Leader • Santa Cruz Shakespeare Tickets Go On Sale May 1

23 Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day

Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Newsletter • Pages 11-14

11 Business Showcase & Ribbon Cutting: Bruno’s Bar & Grill — May 18 • New Member Spotlight: Spierings Communications

12 & 13 2022 Community Awards Gala

14 Erik’s DeliCafé Celebrates 50 Years: Surprise Award Presented at Chamber Gala

Monthly Horoscope • Page 18 – A Festival, an Appearance & Pluto Goes Underground, By Risa D’Angeles

Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 20, 21

Featured Columnists

15 D.A.R.E. Empowers Students, By Jack Dilles, Mayor, City of Scotts Valley

16 Student Summit Focuses on the Environment, By Avonlea Harwood

22 Storm Damage: $30 Million (Plus $70 Million for Covid & Fire), By Bruce McPherson, Supervisor, Fifth District

SCCAS Featured Pet • Page 23 – Fall in Love With Lovebug

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