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from the editors Dear Readers, We’re here to help. That could be Growing Up in Santa Cruz’s motto.

We want to be a resource for local families to find the things they need to improve life for their kids right on up to adulthood—not just toddlers and below.

Take a look at Suki Wessling’s heavily researched story about how to get into great colleges without breaking the law and resorting to bribery. This is the third part of a series Suki has written about the best ways to get your kids into the colleges they want. She will continue to focus on higher education and training programs for teens.

Monthly columnist Mary Gaukel isn’t just a writer—she’s one of the top authorities in the county for devising career-training programs for teens.

Her monthly column is filled with advice and resources for teens looking to break out of the mold, or to create their own mold. She works for the nonprofit called Your Future is Our Business that has been successfully steering teens to career pathways. Her advice is precious and when you see the results of her work in teens starting careers, it’s simply mind blowing. She will answer your questions here too.

For our pets issue we have some serious advice from Dr. Nichole Brooks about lepto virus which not only attacks sea lions but also dogs. If you have a pet, you’d better read it. Fire season is upon us and there are important things you can do to keep yourself safe. Check out our regular

column by Fire Safe Santa Cruz County representatives. They are a must read.

Plastics, plastics everywhere. We’ve dumped hundreds of tons of it into the oceans and it’s really depressing.

Meredith Keet talks the talk and walks the way with a store that sells reusable items designed to prevent plastic dumping. Her column this month leads families on the path to stopping plastic addiction.

Of course we have important information for the youngest set. In Birth Matters, Dana Wagner introduces parents to the WIC program, which helps them learn about healthy food choices.

Speaking of food choices, Kris Holden doesn’t just weed out unhealthy energy bars for kids, she gives you a recipe to make your own. We tried her last month’s recipe for healthy shakes and it worked. The kid didn’t detect the vegetables we snuck in!

We’ve also got the area’s biggest calendar directing you to family activities around the county and ads from every great school and after school activity in Santa Cruz County.

We hope you’ll enjoy and find things that make your lives better. And if you want to contribute ideas, articles, letters, ads, please contact us at editor@growingupsc.com Thanks for reading!

Brad Kava Jennifer Ford

about the cover When Bella Herrera was a toddler, she suffered from allergies and her doctor suggested that she eat local honey to try and combat them. She liked honey in tea and her mom, Veronica, made a daily tea party a ritual. It stuck. Bella, then 5, loved tea and she shared her party with her English Bulldog, Bubba, shown here without his pinky finger raised in 4 Growing Up In Santa Cruz • July 2019

proper English etiquette. At 12, she still loves tea and her dog.

The votes were close for our pet and kid photo of the year. (See a batch of them on page 18.) All entrants will get two free passes to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and stay tuned for our infant photo contest in October.

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Navigating the Ups and Downs of Friendships

By Nicole M. Young, MSW

When my kids were little, their closest friends were the children of my closest friends. Life was simple when I knew and trusted their friends and their friends’ parents. Now, my kids mention friends I’ve never met before, and I know that friendships can begin and end on social media without ever having any face-to-face interactions.

It almost makes me miss the “simpler” days of my childhood when social groups changed only as fast as you could dial the phone or write a note on paper. Although life feels more complicated these days, I have to remember I’m doing my best to teach my kids tools to handle the ups and downs of their social relationships – and then trust they’ll be able to use those tools when the time comes.

This monthly column provides tips for anyone who is helping raise children, based on the world-renowned Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, available to families in Santa Cruz County. If you have a question or idea for a future column, please email me at triplep@first5scc.org.

Dear Nicole, My 12-year old daughter has been spending a lot of time alone lately. Her usual group of friends has become more interested in social media, shopping, and watching YouTube videos (and who knows what else) – and my daughter isn’t interested in any of that. It doesn’t seem to bother her to be alone, but I haven’t heard her talk about making new friends either. Should I be worried?

– Jamila Dear Jamila, That’s a good question, and it’s important that you’re noticing changes in your daughter’s social life. As kids grow older, their social groups often change as they develop different interests and meet new people. It’s possible that your daughter naturally grew apart from her usual group of friends, and it may just take time to form new friendships. Or, this change could be a sign that something else is going on and your daughter could use support. Here are some tips to try:

ect an image of the “perfect life” on social media. With support from caring adults, children and teens can learn important social and emotional skills, like expressing their feelings, staying true to their values, and dealing with disappointment or rejection.

Although adolescence eventually ends, the importance of having positive relationships never goes away.

less time with her usual group of friends and you’re wondering how she feels about it. Ask open-ended questions to encourage her to share her thoughts and feelings – “How do you feel about spending less time with those friends?” – then gradually ask more specific questions to gauge whether your daughter feels there is a problem – “Did something happen that changed the friendships?” or “Do you wish you were still close to them?”

Watch for clues about how your daughter is coping with changing friendships. If she becomes upset or talks about being isolated and lonely, then ask her what she would like to do and if she wants your help. Hold off on giving advice or solutions unless your daughter asks for it. Instead, try asking, “Is there anything I can do to help?” then let her answers guide your actions. If your daughter seems interested in other people and activi-

ties but says she just outgrew her old friends and needs some time before making new ones, then let her know you’re there if she needs someone to talk to. Keep having casual conversations about her interests and social life and offer help if she asks for it.

Nicole Young is the mother of two children, ages 15 and 18, who also manages Santa Cruz County’s Triple P Positive Parenting Program, the world’s leading positive parenting program.

Scientifically proven, Triple P is made available locally by First 5 Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency (Mental Health Services Act) and the Santa Cruz County Human Services Department. To find a Triple P parenting class or practitioner, visit http://triplep.first5scc.org, www.facebook.com/triplepscc or contact First 5 Santa Cruz County at 4652217 or triplep@first5scc.org.

Encourage your daughter to form new friendships. Even if your daughter enjoys being alone, she might still need some support and encouragement to meet and make new friends.

If she’s not sure where to start, help her identify her strengths and interests, then look for activities that provide an opportunity to meet people with similar interests. This can help start new friendships and build social skills. final thoughts: Navigating the ups and downs of friendships is hard for many kids (and adults), especially in the midst of physical and hormonal changes and pressure to proj-

have a casual conversation with your daughter. Ask about activities or hobbies she’s interested in and the people she spends time with online or face-to-face. Listen for signs that her interests – and therefore her social group – may have changed by her choice, or listen for signs that she feels left out and left behind by her friends.

Ask how she feels about the changes in her friendships. Tell her you’ve noticed she’s been spending July 2019 • Growing Up In Santa Cruz 5

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Your Letters and Thoughts please send Your opinions to editor@groWingupsc.com Denied Heaven or Saved from Hell?

My daughter’s lottery number appeared on the screen! She had gotten one of the 12 spots available in the kindergarten class at the Tierra Pacifica Charter school lottery. There had been 350 applicants to the school! “Welcome to our school, you will love it here, congratulations!” I was assured by a school

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administrator as I left the room where the lottery was held. They had told me to prepare vaccination reports to send in and proof of living in Live Oak. I bolted out of the school and into the parking lot and staggered to my car. It was all starting to sink in. I cried tears of joy and relief in my car. It was real. I felt so fortunate. For the next 9 years my daughter would be nourished, loved, and grow in a school I had heard many great things about. Over the next hour, I had told my husband, pulled myself together, and was starting to plan for the future, when the phone rang. It was Tierra Pacifica calling, “there was an error, we need to re-run the lottery to ensure it is fair, I’m sorry, but you understand.” It turns out the error in the lottery was that 6 people had slipped out of the kindergarten lottery. Later to be discovered to be an error on the part of the people who ran it who had practiced running the lottery computer program (that they paid thousands of the dollars for) for months, never bothering to count that the right amount of kindergarteners were showing up in the final tally, an obvious error they blamed on the computer software - that had put

people applying for kindergarten a second year in a row, as first graders. They were running a new lottery to ensure that it was fair. Sorry, but you are not in our school anymore.

I can only equate the level of deep hurt I felt after that phone call to the miscarriage that ended my first pregnancy. This was on the same caliber and the hurt felt deeper because it was tinged with a strong sense of injustice, because it seemed there was another option. It seemed that things could have been done differently, something that made it fair not only to me and the 3 other families that were assured on the day of the lottery we had a spot in the school and to the 6 people who had didn’t have a chance.

I requested a board meeting before the second lottery to share my perspective along with the other families that had been given a spot. The meeting was long, perspectives were explored, but only as lip-service, as the result was the same. A new lottery would be done the next morning at 8am to be fair to those 6 people, discounting the 4 that had been assured a spot, as we shuffled to bed at 11pm after the meeting. None of

the 4 of us had a spot after the second lottery. I got a letter from the school a week or so later. It wasn’t an apology. It was a slap in the face. My daughter is now #34 on the waitlist. For weeks I had been waking up in a sweat of anger at night. My husband suggested we sue, I was concerned about shutting down a good school and the tenuous climate for Charter school’s. He called the school instead and they asked us to come in to meet. They were not offering any new information, they thought processing our feelings and emotions would help, they felt bad for us, but life goes on.

Ultimately, my child will be fine wherever she ends up. She will adapt and we will adapt. I can’t seem to stop cringing though every time someone asks me where she will go to kindergarten. On the one hand, charter schools are under tremendous pressure and scrutiny to follow the letter of their charter. On the other hand, the human touch seems to be missing from Tierra Pacifica, perhaps with the mounting levels of pressure coming down the pipe.

Who knows if I denied heaven or saved from hell.

Maya Ray

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By Suki Wessling

The recent college admissions scandal comes just as I am writing my last in a series of three articles for GUiSC about preparing for and applying to college. The first article (November) explored “finding your passion” and considering different life paths. The second article (March) explored the idea of “college fit” and how students are often surprised that a less exclusive college might be a better fit for them. You can find both of them on GrowingUpSC.com..

This final article was supposed to be about the application process, but we can’t ignore the reality that hit us all in the face recently: the college application process does not happen on an even playing field.

That said, students applying to college have to forge ahead, while parents need to focus on how best to support them.

If your student wanted to go to USC, what would your advice be?

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Get good grades, improve your SAT score, work on a leadership project and excel in sports...

For ultra-wealthy parents, there’s one other option: Buy your way in.

Although Santa Cruz might often seem to be its own little bubble, we aren’t immune to the cultural forces that led some high profile parents to their recent arrest.

“My employees and I have been offered $10,000+ by multiple parents— whom we immediately fired as clients—to write their kids’ college-application essays,” says college counselor Kevin Hislop. “‘Snowplow parenting occurs among less well-heeled families too. It simply looks different, frequently taking the form of parents bullying teachers to hand out higher grades than deserved or strong-arming athletic

coaches to provide questionable legs up in the college-admissions process.”

They’re calling it snowplow parenting, because helicopters didn’t quite do the job. These parents mistakenly believe that they can set their children up for success by removing all obstacles in their paths—paths that are often determined by the parents.

Counselor Jill Schontag says she’s seen Silicon Valley businesses using language similar to the counselor at the center of the scandal. “ ‘I will guarantee that your child will get into one of the Ivy League schools’,” she quotes. “That sends up a red flag—how can you guarantee that? That never seemed ethical to me.”

That the system isn’t fair was not news, since we’ve long had inequity due to legacy admissions, preference for large donors, and athletic recruitment.

“The scandal was highly disappoint-

ing but not surprising to those in college admissions,” says college counselor Laurie Kiguchi. “At some institutions there are ways for certain populations to game the system, and at any institution there will be weak links where people sacrifice honesty and integrity for personal gain in spite of an institution’s best efforts.” there isn’t one clear road to success “Unfortunately, parents don’t stop to recognize that they’re probably setting their kids up to fail,” Hislop says.

“Their children will have been handed admission to colleges and universities for which they’re likely underprepared.”

Schontag has seen that failure as a counselor at UC Santa Cruz, where students would come to her unhappy with their educational path.

“Parents would put pressure on their

education kids to go to UC because they thought, you’re just going to get a better education,” Schontag says. “Sometimes it was not the right fit, because the student didn’t want to go into academia and study theory.”

The reality is that the United States’ college system is highly envied around the world. Yes, we have Harvard, but we also have Reed, Swarthmore, and Cal Tech, all of which send more students on for PhDs than Harvard. Certainly, California’s University of California system offers world-class academics, but the state also offers excellent programs at our Cal State University system for students who want a clear career path, as well as myriad credential programs at our community colleges.

The central fallacy of snowplow parenting is that students need a clear and easy path in order to succeed. But every college counselor can recount stories of students who turned failure into success. In Kevin Hislop’s case, it was a student who failed to get into top drama programs at UCLA, USC, and NYU and ended up reluctantly attending Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in Southern California.

“LMU’s smaller, more personalized setting suited this young man very well. He excelled in his chosen program, graduated, and is now building a quite-successful acting and producing career.”

Given the low acceptance rate of competitive colleges, stories like this are all around us. But despite the evidence, parents of all economic strata are worried and react to the scare stories as if a rejection is a prediction of failure.

“I’ve definitely heard the fear that parents have—‘Oh, my gosh, how can I get them into the place where they’ll have the advantages I want them to have?’” Jill Schontag recounts. “I think there’s so much pressure on parents, but there aren’t just three right schools.” don’t get discouraged— find your place An important thing for students to remember is that this scandal doesn’t prove unfairness at all levels.

“The vast majority of college admissions cases are considered fairly and there are wonderful college options for virtually every student,” Laurie Kiguchi points out. “The takeaway for an individual student is to remain optimistic, to put forth their best effort in school and in life so their application will most accurately represent who they are, and to remember that there are many, many colleges where they can obtain an excellent education and have a wonderful college experience.”

Schontag reminds students to stay focused on what counts: making sure the colleges know who they are.

“Get it in early, try to personalize it as much as possible,” Schontag says of

applications. “If you are doing extracurriculars, make sure those extra-curriculars are unique to you. There’s nothing wrong with putting down everything you’re doing that’s interesting to you, whatever that is.”

Hislop reminds students that although this is a significant life choice, it’s just another step, not the end-goal.

“While this is a significant step in your early life, the undergraduate college or university you attend will be neither the most important nor the most deterministic factor in your life’s success. Find a school where you’ll be fundamentally happy and deeply engaged.”

versity’s program didn’t actually suit his needs. Seeing him happy in his studies bolsters my belief that it’s a parent’s job to support our children but not pave the way for them.

All of us let our children get a few bumps and bruises while they are learning to walk. We need to do them the same favor as they move into their adult lives.

Suki Wessling is a local writer and the mother of a teen and a college student.

Read more at www. SukiWessling.com.

resources:

“Where You go is not Who You’ll Be” by Frank Bruni is a great book that will help you keep a sense of balance as you support your student Kevin r. Hislop, KrH education consulting, scotts Valley laurie Kiguchi, lK educational consulting, santa cruz Jill schontag, learning pathways, santa cruz

life isn’t fair, but some parts of it can be made more fair Schontag says that she’s particularly concerned about the economic equity ramifications of private counselors that cater to the wealthy. She encourages counselors at our local high schools and Cabrillo to refer university-bound students to specialty counselors when it might help, even if they don’t think they can afford it.

“Don’t be so intimidated that you don’t pick up the phone and call and ask,” she advises parents. “Many counselors work on a sliding scale. Most advisors and counselors have a free consultation time that’s available to them.”

Kiguchi agrees that equity is a problem, and points out that the scandal may have a silver lining.

“This is a very public and thus compelling situation that is serving to drive the ongoing effort toward transparency and fairness in college admissions,” she says. “The fairness of considering legacy, athletics, and development (fundraising) has been debated for years.” ganbatte!

As I write, coaches are being fired, parents are being charged, students are being dismissed, and universities are taking a good, hard look at their admissions processes. Like any scandal, this one is both particular to the people involved in it and also indicative of our society at large.

In recent years, families have received an onslaught of messages telling them that the stakes are higher than ever, so it’s no wonder that this message has led to unsavory behavior.

I chose to embark on this series this year in part because my second child will be applying to college soon. But I’m also writing from the other side.

My older child applied to college a few years ago. He reached high, aiming for the most exclusive university in his area of interest.

Not only is he thriving at his “safety” school, having been rejected by his top pick, but he has realized that he landed in the right place. That exclusive uniJuly 2019 • Growing Up In Santa Cruz 9

entertainment ALWAYs AmUseD

New, technologically advanced coaster opens in Vallejo

By Erik Chalhoub

With theme parks in Southern California getting all the hype this year — Star Wars: Galaxy Edge recently opened at Disneyland, a new quadruplelaunching coaster is being built at Six Flags Magic Mountain, and Universal Studios Hollywood is about to debut its re-imagined Jurassic World attraction — parks in Northern California have been relatively quiet in 2019.

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk added two new family rides — Twirlin’ Teacups and Crazy Surf — while California’s Great America is prepping for a yet-to-be-announced water park expansion. Gilroy Gardens, meanwhile, is still riding high with its 2018 Water Oasis expansion that helped it enjoy a record-breaking year for attendance, according to park officials.

Thankfully, for the Northern California thrill seekers, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom opened a new coaster on Memorial Day Weekend that is sure to put riders head over heels, literally: Batman: The Ride.

Known as a 4D Free Spin coaster manufactured by S&S Worldwide, Batman stands at 120 feet tall and rocks riders up a 90-degree lift hill.

Depending on the weight of the riders, guests can expect to flip at least six times as the train traverses its twisting I-box track frame.

While each seat rotates freely, several sections of the track features magnets that force inversions.

The ride also includes two beyond-90-degree drops that give riders a feeling of weightlessness as they flip their way through the twisted track. Eight riders can fit per vehicle, with a total of five vehicles.

During a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 24, Discovery Kingdom President Don McCoy thanked everyone involved in making the ride a reality, which he said involved a “tremendous amount of planning, collaboration and hard work.”

“Based on one of the world’s most iconic superheroes, Batman: The Ride brings cutting-edge ride technology to the West Coast,” he said.

“This is really an exciting day.”

The 4D Free Spin is a popular installment among Six Flags parks, 10 Growing Up In Santa Cruz • July 2019

Photo by Erik Chalhoub HOW MANY? 4D!!!! as a serious coaster enthusiast, you would think writer erik chalhoub has seen it all and there’s not much more to impress him. But the new Batman ride had him out of his seat…literally. with the first debuting at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in 2015.

Discovery Kingdom invited members of the American Coaster Enthusiasts to the media day, and I had the chance to try the ride before it officially opened to the public.

The towering, vertical lift hill is very intimidating as you step up to the ride. Once seated and dispatched, the rocking motions of the ride vehicle while climbing the lift took me completely by surprise, just as I was enjoying taking in the view of the park.

Once it crests the lift hill, anything goes. Of the four times I rode it, each time through the course was unique, due to the weight of the riders. You’ll be flipping many times on one ride, while others you may be hanging upside-down as you whip

around the beyond-vertical drops. I was out of my seat longer than I was actually sitting in it, and the cushy restraints made the ride a lot more comfortable than I had imagined it would be.

Batman: The Ride is a great addition to the park, and offers new thrills that you can’t experience anywhere else on this end of the state.

For park operating hours, visit sixflags.com/discoverykingdom. upcoming events July is here, and we are right smack in the middle of summer and the most patriotic month of the year.

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is open daily, and its annual summer events, including Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach and Free Movies on the Beach, are in full swing.

Gilroy Gardens is having a Fourth of July Weekend barbecue from July 4-7, and all military members will receive free admission to the park.

Also, in honor of the Gilroy Garlic Festival, the Gardens is hosting a Garlicky BBQ on July 28, featuring honey garlic ribs, lemon pepper chicken and more.

California’s Great America will be celebrating the Fourth of July with a fireworks display at 9:45 p.m., and all current and past military members with valid ID will receive free admission to the park from July 4-7.

Great America’s Taste of Orleans event returns July 13-28, featuring authentic Cajun food. The last time I attended this event, I tried deep fried frog legs in aioli. It was delicious, and did taste like chicken.

career pathways The Answer to “i’m Bored”

By Mary Gaukel Opportunities for career exploration are abundant in our county and summer is a perfect time to connect your young person with some career exploration. In this month’s article, and in next month’s, I will share examples, from throughout the county, of short-term and ongoing activities with related jobs. Connecting students with experiences that are linked to specific careers help youth become self-aware and real-world aware.

spective. In the one-week* course participants gain an understanding of what it takes to become a law enforcement officer, firefighter, 911 dispatcher, and emergency responder through direct observation and participation. www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/police/participate/teen-public-safety-academy

teen kitchen culinary, dietician The Teen Kitchen program offers an excellent opportunity for growth & team building while developing valuable hands-on skills. Together youth prepare meals that are delivered to those in the community who are living with life-threatening illness. People receiving the meals benefit from the support and love provided by nutritious meals. www.teenkitchenproject.org/join-ourteam/become-a-teen-volunteer

Career questions have been a part of Mary’s life since she was first asked what she wanted to be when she grew up. She began teaching elementary school, had her own children, taught in middle school and high school, became a high school principal, finally a grandparent, and currently the executive director for the non-profit organization, Your Future Is Our Business. Mary now focuses on fulfilling the mission of “providing all youth in our county with career explorations”. Your Future Is Our Business is funded by the County Office of Education in partnership with University of Santa Cruz, Cabrillo College, and Cal State University Monterey Bay. Reach Mary at marygaukel@gmail.com

community television of santa cruz county: videographer Studio Camera Class: Learn how to use CTV’s Studio camera equipment.

Develop the basic skills necessary to work on studio productions. An introduction to how CTV’s studio works for Public Access.

Field Camera Class-Learn how to use CTV’s HD Field cameras. Covers the basics of the operation of the Panasonic AG-AC7p HD video camera and tripod usage. General instruction in video and audio techniques and video formats. www.communitytv.org red cross: babysitting and childcareearly childhood education/teaching/ entrepreneur Designed primarily for youth ages 11 and older, this online course will prepare students to be better babysitters. Topics include how to provide care for infants and children; how to stay safe; what to do in an emergency; how to choose age-appropriate activities; and how to recognize and handle a variety of behaviors. Students will also learn the basics of starting a babysitting business. The course consists of six interactive modules featuring video, activities, games and tools babysitters can use to build their knowledge and skills and manage their babysitting business. This course, which includes a final exam at the end, takes about 4 hours to complete. Students who successfully complete the

More to come next month…

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COOKING, NOT CHILLING the teen Kitchen project not only teaches teens to cook and study savory, healthy food, it gives them a chance to do good works and deliver their products to people in need. course will receive a printable certificate. www.redcross.org/take-a-class/ classes/babysitting-basics civil air patrol pilot, aerospace careers CAP is a volunteer, non-profit organization that also serves as the civilian auxiliary to the U.S. Air Force.

Our three missions are to develop youth through a cadet program, educate Americans on the importance of aviation and space, and perform lifesaving humanitarian missions.The program accepts new cadets who are at least 12 years old and not yet 19 years old. It is a year-round program with weekly meetings at Watsonville Airport with additional activities on weekends or during the summer. Opportunities for learning to fly. sq13.cawgcap.org

opportunity to Santa Cruz teenagers who are considering serving their community in careers in either law enforcement or public safety, and those who are interested in learning public safety skills and more about their community from the public servant per-

cabrillo college summer camps cyber security camp coding, cybersecurity For middle or high school students with an interest in cybersecurity and computers who would like to learn more about securing networks and hardening Operating Systems. This Cybersecurity Camp is the perfect first step towards learning more about cybersecurity. www.cabrillo.edu/services/extension/kidslanding.html santa cruz teen public safety academy- police, fire, emergency responder, 911 dispatch The summer Teen Academy courses developed by the Santa Cruz Police Department provide a phenomenal July 2019 • Growing Up In Santa Cruz 11

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Join Plastic Free July

By Meredith Keet, Founder the Zero shop Join the millions of individuals and families worldwide in cutting your plastic use for Plastic Free July!

This campaign, started by the nonprofit, Plastic Free Foundation, has become a global movement that is both decreasing plastic use as well as increasing awareness around plastic pollution. What can you do? Challenge yourself, your family, friends and coworkers to use as little plastic as possible for the month of July.

Get started by taking a look at where most of your plastic use come from, then brainstorm ways you might be able to avoid producing that waste. Choose unpackaged fruits and veggies at the grocery store, refuse a plastic bag at the checkout counter, skip the plastic water bottle and bring your own reusable. Consider packing your own lunch to take to work, bringing your own takeout container to the restaurant, dine in the next time 12 Growing Up In Santa Cruz • July 2019

you’re in the mood for an iced coffee and keep your reusable straw on hand so you can refuse the straw.

Do you have to go plastic free for the whole month? No! Choose a day- or week-long challenge and see how you do. Who knows, maybe you’ll want to keep going plastic free for even longer!

Do you have to be perfect? No! Just do your best, share your journey with others, talk about the challenges, the successes, tips and tricks you learn along the way.

Go to www.plasticfreejuly.org for more information or to sign up for the challenge.

Good luck!

Going plastic free in July? Share with us on Instagram @thezeroshopsc. Come visit us at The Zero Shop in Capitola Village for more plastic-free resources. www.thezeroshopsc.com

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how to get Back in the saddle and get Fired Up for Longer rides

JoiN groUPs, TrAiN TogeTher AND sTeP UP For The sANTA CrUz moUNTAiNs ChALLeNge

By Karen Kefauver Last month, on the Girls Rock mountain bike ride, I had quite an ego jolt. On a beautiful, sunny Saturday, I joined a dozen gals for a mellow, social ride that started near downtown Santa Cruz. We rolled out slowly and started riding up, up, up towards the university on a combination of dirt and paved paths. It had been several weeks since my last ride, I told my pal. Within a few minutes, I had to stop talking because I was winded. She chatted, with plenty of breath to spare, while I smiled and nodded. My quads and hamstrings were starting to burn. Soon, my fellow cyclists crested the hill and slipped out of view. My ego started to ache, too.

Positioned dead last in the group, I gave myself a little lecture about my lack of strength and endurance. Then I remembered the power of positive thinking. So I shifted gears to a pep talk. But that didn’t help either. I was frustrated and cranky. I even scolded a friend who wanted to snap a picture of me slogging uphill to post on Facebook. I covered my face and said, “No photos!” as if I were a disgraced, doping cyclist avoiding the paparazzi.

After a climb that felt twice as long as usual, the trail finally flattened out.

I rolled into a glorious redwood grove and felt the sun on my face. I thought of my sick friend who may never ride his bike again. My attitude shifted to gratitude. I remembered why I loved mountain biking. I realized that everyone was supportive and that no one, except me, cared about my pace on this casual ride. It turned out that being at the back of the pack was a good wake-up call and that being with a group of fellow cyclists, even ones riding fast than I did, was a great way to get myself rolling again.

I’ll probably need another bicycling reboot this summer and perhaps you will too. For tips on staying motivated on the bicycle and tackling longer rides, I talked to Kathy Ferraro, a veteran local cyclist with more than 20 years’ riding experience, and

photo by Karen Kefauver.

ROLLING ALONG You don't have to ride solo! a great way to start training for a ride, a race or just to get back in shape is to join a group ride. two local options include the santa cruz county cycling club and the girls' rock ride (for women).

Kevin Givens, better known as frisbee legend Skippy Jammer, who is also the former coach of the UC Santa Cruz cycling team and current event director of the 21st annual Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge (SCMC) — one of the Bay Area’s premier cycling events. It’s happening July 20th right here in our own backyard. There’s still time to register and join up to 650 riders on an epic ride on some of the most beautiful, and steepest, roads in the area. This year’s routes of 75, 102 and 127 miles include a new option of riding an ebike on the 45-mile course. You can find SCMC details at www.santacruzcycling.org and here’s more advice from a pair of seasoned cyclists. five tips to boost your cycling motivation 1. Get support.

You’ll find companionship and

discover cyclists who ride your pace when you join a bicycling group like Santa Cruz County Cycling Club.

The club hosts rides multiple times a week for different levels of riders and offers a seasonal cycling program to teach newer cyclists the rules of the road. Also check meetup.com and with local bike shops.

using Google Maps or an Apple watch.

4. Don’t overdo it.

Monitor fatigue, hunger and thirst because neglecting those can lead to “bonking,” when you get really tired and irritable. Don’t be shy about telling your ride companions that you need to stop to catch your breath, use the restroom or eat and drink.

2. Select your cycling clothes and gear carefully.

Consider the weather, the terrain and sun exposure. Don’t ever wear new bike shorts for the first time on a long ride! Check your tire pressure, your chain, your brakes and get regular bike tune-ups.

. Have fun.

As Skippy Jammer said, “If you’re not having fun, you’re not doing it right!” So enjoy the ride!

3. Make technology your friend.

You can track your mileage, elevation, heart rate and more, using a variety of apps, including the most popular one, Strava, which is not just for racers. You can collect ride data

Karen Kefauver is a Santa Cruz-based social media marketing coach, freelance journalist and avid cyclist. Read more of her stories here: www.karenkefauver.com and send story ideas to: Karen@karenkefauver.com July 2019 • Growing Up In Santa Cruz 13

pets

shelter Dogs and other Blessings

By Sheila Borgman On a Sunday morning in May, my 14-year-old daughter Eva sulked as we drove to the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS). The night before I’d told her she couldn’t go to a bonfire with older kids and she’d been giving me the silent treatment ever since.

We were headed to our weekly volunteer shift at SCCAS, something we’d been doing since Eva turned 13.

Looking back on our eight years at the Shelter, I realize now that our time together went far beyond hanging out with dogs once a week. It was a way to connect during the spooky teenage years when communication is hampered by emotional landmines and slammed doors.

As soon as we arrived at the shelter, something shifted in my daughter. While gathering our supplies, Eva began to chatter about which dogs had been adopted since our last shift. We made our way to the kennels and stopped in front of a young brown-and-white Pit Bull named Hopper, who’d been dubbed “Everyday Sunshine” by the Shelter staff for his friendly, goofy demeanor.

tions. In addition, the shelter’s outreach services provide free and lowcost spay and neuter procedures, vaccinations, pet supplies, and more.

The Extra Mile program, funded by private donations, allows severely sick or injured animals to receive advanced medical care, and after-school programs and summer Critter Camp help educate kids about animal welfare in fun, interactive ways.

Staff provides extensive training and support to the hundreds of volunteers who care for the animals onsite and through the Shelter’s foster program. Eva and I have never been injured while at the Shelter, unless you count the time she drilled me in the stomach with a tennis ball hurled from a Chuckit.

photo by pam iriguchi HELTER SHELTER mother and daughter sheila and eva Borgman have bonded while volunteering at the santa cruz county animal shelter. it’s been a real blessing for both.

“Do you want to try getting him out, Mom?” Eva asked.

From the start, my daughter was a better dog handler than I was.

Weighing in at only 100 pounds, she was no match for most dogs sizewise; her strength came from her calm, confident demeanor.

“Sure, I’ll try,” I said, watching Hopper pogo around his enclosure. I bent to unlock his kennel, my slipleash ready.

We retrieved him from the grooming station at the end of the hall.

“This time I’ve got him for real,” I said, moving in with my leash.

We retrieved him from the toy bin by the Animal Care office. He had a stuffed squirrel in his mouth.

“Want me to get him, Mom?” “Please.”

Open Door, Open Heart SCCAS is an open-admission facility serving the neediest animals in Santa Cruz County. The shelter admits all domestic animals no matter how injured, sick, aggressive, or shutdown. An amazing array of creatures come through SCCAS’s doors: from dogs and cats to pigs and horses to snakes and goldfish to chinchillas and parrots. Over 5,000 animals are housed by SCCAS annually, and in the past 10 years the shelter has performed 32,332 spays and neuters, returned 11,047 animals to their owners, and facilitated 18,881 adop-

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The Hopper Effect On that Sunday morning in May, Eva and I spent a long time with Hopper. He played fetch, sat for treats, and rolled over for belly rubs.

After several weeks at the Shelter, including a week with us in foster, he was adopted by a nice woman and her young daughter. She contacted me soon after to report that everyone loved him—even the cat.

Eva and I still do our Sunday shifts whenever she’s home from college. She’s now 21 and an Animal Sciences major at Cal Poly, where she’s taking the prerequisites for vet school. Her shelter experience gave her a boost during the hectic admissions process and helped her land a great internship with a local vet.

While the endless tide of homeless animals coming through SCCAS’s doors can take an emotional toll on those who care for them, success stories prevail. I wouldn’t trade my shelter time with Eva for anything, and I imagine she’d say the same. Not only did we get to know multitudes of dogs over the years, we got to know each other. And that’s definitely worth a Chuckit to the stomach.

For more information about volunteering at SCCAS—either onsite or as a foster home—visit https://www.scanimalshelter.org/become_a_volunteer/. Children can start working onsite with the animals at age twelve with an adult guardian who has also completed training.

The website also has more information about camp and afterschool programs for kids.

Sheila Borgman is a science editor and writer. She lives in Capitola with her human and furry/feathered family. www.thezeroshopsc.com

safety

embers, sparks, and Fireworks

WhAT YoU CAN Do To imProVe YoUr home's sAFeTY Contributed by Fire Safe Santa Cruz County

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SAFE AND SANE santa cruzans always need to be prepared, whether for an earthquake or a fire. now is a good time to take stock. also, personal fireworks are terrible for pets and a real fire danger.

A fire in the wild land creates it's own local weather conditions. Depending on the fire's size and intensity, these increased wind velocities and unusual directions can send burning fragments of burning material swirling far and wide, resulting in embers raining down nearly a mile away from the actual fire itself. These embers can and often do cause additional spot fires, depending on the nature and condition of the vegetation in the area, which has often become further dried and flammable by the winds associated with the fire.

In the recent California wild land fires, spot fires rapidly increased the size, spread and damage of the fires, taxing firefighters' abilities to protect homes and lives, even those in the suburbs nearby.

What can you do now and in the event of a wild land fire near you to prevent or lessen the likelihood that embers raining down in your neighborhood would cause your home to catch fire? This needs to be a community effort, because if your next door neighbor's home catches fire, your home would be at increased risk, too. here are six things that CalFire recommends that you can do: 1. Create a fireproof barrier, a border around your home with non-flammable materials such as stone, gravel or bare-mineral soil, immediately next to exterior walls and five feet out.

Create a "Green Zone" that extends 30 feet out from all structures, using

plantings of fire-resistant vegetation.

This reduces the risk of burning embers landing next to your home or decks and igniting them. Avoid wooden lattices, which act as piles of kindling. Create a 100-foot fire defensible space or to your property line, and work together with neighbors.

2. use fireproof materials for your roof and, if possible, siding. Cover all roof ventilation ports with 1/8-inch metal screen secured flush with the surface to prevent embers from being sucked into your roof attic and crawl space, and catching your home on fire.

3. Keep your roof and rain gutters clean and free of dried, flammable vegetative litter. This will reduce the risk of flaming embers landing and igniting a spot fire on your roof.

4. Minimize or eliminate wooden decks. This reduces the risk of flaming embers landing on dry wooden decks and in spaces between decking, and igniting a fire that quickly spreads to the home itself.

5. Frame your windows with metal and thoroughly seal all framed areas with silicone caulk. This will reduce the likelihood of flaming embers lodging in dry wooden surfaces with cracks leading to interior wooden framing of your home that would easily ignite.

6. Make sure fire trucks can access your home. Clearly identify your address at the nearest main road with four-inch reflective numbers.

find more information here CalFire outside the home Some people install sprinklers on their roof that can be charged and ready if fire approaches or burning ember storms occur. However, it is CRITICAL to conserve water available for fire fighters to use, so do not just turn on the roof sprinklers and evacuate! Label the valves with reflective-lettered non-flammable signs that would activate your roof sprinklers so that fire fighters staging at your home and community will see how to make use of your system if you have evacuated. Similarly, place garden hoses in easily-visible locations and connected to nearby faucets so that fire fighters or your neighbors may be able to quickly extinguish spot fires around your home. one less spark, one less wildfire Each year, people clearing dry grass with mowers and metal-bladed weed eaters create sparks that cause wild land fires. Avoid this risk by clearing areas before the grass is dead and flammable. Alternately, mow on foggy mornings, when fuel moistures are higher and flashy, fire-prone grasses are less likely to catch fire from a flying spark.

Also, chains dragging behind vehicles on paved or gravel roads can create sparks that can easily spread to nearby dry grass and catch fire. This is what reportedly caused the devastating Trabing Fire in Santa Cruz County on June 20, 2008. If you tow a trailer

or vehicle, please make sure all metal chains are secured and well-away from road surfaces. Clear dry grass six to ten feet out from along your driveway and private road.

If you or your guests enjoy a fire place warmth coziness on cool coastal nights, please make sure your chimney's spark arrest screen is intact and fully functional. Chimney sparks could easily catch dry materials on your roof, in your rain gutters, or in surrounding vegetation, leading to a larger conflagration.

Summer barbeques are wonderful, but have a hose or fire extinguisher ready, and close all BBQ vents when cooking is done. celebrate independence day without fireworks just be responsible "Safe and sane" fireworks are sold in some local areas. While these are fun and exciting, and even financially support some good local causes, please consider where and when you ignite these sparks if you buy them. Please be mindful of wildland fire risks. Wet your street or driveway surfaces first, have a bucket of water ready for expended fireworks and closely supervise all who are participating.

[Note: Last month's editorial inadvertently contained an error regarding recommended size of reflective lettering for address signs. The correct recommended size is four inches, rather than four feet.]

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community fun Cabrillo Festival Family Days Coming Up in Downtown santa Cruz Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music is coming up in August with something for everyone in the community. This highly respected cultural organization has strived to include more and more free family programming to its already brimming two weeks of activities built around new music for orchestra.

Beginning on Sunday evening, July 28, the downtown Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium becomes the hub of festivities that include free Open Orchestra Rehearsals, conducted by Music Director Cristian Măcelaru. The rehearsals provide a fascinating opportunity to watch the creative process as 70 orchestra musicians, composers-in-residence, and conductor bring the works to life.

Visitors are welcome to attend the rehearsals, arriving and departing at their leisure, so long as they’re quiet and respectful of the working environment for these professional musicians. The full schedule is online at www.cabrillomusic.org, and includes rehearsals in the morning, afternoon, and evening. A great way to introduce curious young people to the orchestra, it is also a luxu-

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PETTING MUSIC ZOO the cabrillo music Festival is one of the great family events, with something for kids of all ages. there is serious cutting edge modern music, a giant fair and kids shows, including a petting zoo where kids get up close and personal with musicians and their instruments. it’s one of the best events of the year, downtown and not to be missed. rious musical escape for parents seeking The free Student Staff Program wel“Cabrillo Festival seeks to provide a break from the hectic pace of family comes students (age 16-24) to particienduring inspiration to all members of life. pate in a remarkable free music our community,” said Ellen Primack, With the annual Church Street Fair immersion experience, serving as ushers Executive Director of the Cabrillo Feson Saturday and Sunday, August 3 and for Cabrillo Festival concerts, receiving tival, “and there really is no better way 4, the Festival has created two full days master classes from professional musito ignite a young person’s imagination of educational and artful activities cians and composers, and composing than to introduce them to the arts and specifically designed for the whole famand performing a concert of their own the creative process.” ily to enjoy. This popular event takes works. The Young Writers Program will On Sunday, August 4, at 1pm, the place on Church Street outside the facilitate a free poetry workshop for Cabrillo Festival will present its annual Civic Auditorium and celebrates Santa middle and high schoolers from July Free Family Concert. It begins with a Cruz’s vibrant cultural scene with non31–August 2 during the Cabrillo Festirousing percussion demonstration and stop performances from diverse global val, led by Poet-in-Residence Megan a guided Tour of the Orchestra that traditions. The line-up includes young Levad and inspired by the subject of jusbrings kids up-close and personal with performers from Santa Cruz Ballet Thetice and the Cabrillo Festival’s premiere the musicians and their instruments, in atre, Raizes Do Brasil, and El Sistema of When There Are Nine, based on the small groups in and around the Civic Santa Cruz; plus performances by life and work of Supreme Court Justice Auditorium. When the audience reDesert Dream Dance (Middle East), Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Both programs turns to the hall they will see the full orTammi Brown (American jazz/blues), are actively recruiting now, visit cabrilchestra perform É Gol!, a new Watsonville Taiko (Japan), Flor de Cana lomusic.org to learn more about the interactive work by Brazilian com(Carribean/Latin), Elie Mabanza Student Staff Program, and youngwritposer/vocalist Clarice Assad inspired by (African guitar), and more. erssc.org for the Poetry Workshop.

Brazilian soccer player Marta Vieira da Vendors will fill the tree-lined streets From the youngest members of our Silva, considered the best female footwith delicious fare from local food purcommunity, to high school students, to baller of all time. The work explores aspiring professional musicians, and to veyors, vintners and brewers, and the moments of Marta’s life, leading up to a our elder generations, Cabrillo Festival fine art and crafts of regional artists and soccer match soundtrack finale as Assad has created programs to engage anyone artisans. Free activities for children inleads the audience to sing along with the and everyone at all different levels of clude hands-on workshops in the CreCabrillo Festival Orchestra, conducted participation and involvement. Comby Cristian Măcelaru. ativity Tent for Kids, conducted by munity members are invited to explore The Cabrillo Festival offers some exprofessional artists and instructors and the schedule at cabrillomusic.org or citing opportunities for older kids and including a broad range of mediums churchstreetfair.org, or to visit the Santa teenagers as well, with the Student Staff from printmaking, painting, 3-D sculpCruz Civic Auditorium for tickets and Program and this year’s special collaboture, and a Music Together circle time information. ration with the Young Writer’s Program. for the littlest ones.

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health

Packaged snack Bars

WhAT Are We reALLY serViNg oUr kiDs? I remember when my mom used to pack me a granola bar in my lunch. I think that was the only type of “bar,” back in the 70’s, made

by Nature Valley. It was hard, crumbly and sweet. Looking at the same brand of bars today, I counted 11 ingredients listed and 3 are different sources of sugar. I wonder if the original bars had “natural flavor” as the current ones do now?

Nowadays, bars go by many different names: Cereal bars, Granola bars, Energy bars, Protein bars, Snack bars, and the list goes on. There are bars sold individually and bars packaged in boxes. It appears that the bars most targeted to children are packaged in boxes and conveniently located in the cereal aisle. These bars are right next to those sugary cereals with their enticing bright colors and familiar cartoon characters. What a brilliant marketing strategy to label many of these bars as “cereal bars” or “breakfast bars.” What child wouldn’t want to eat brightly colored marshmallows in their cereal for breakfast and in their bar for a snack? I know, from experience, that bringing your child to the grocery store can lead to a lot of unintentional “yes’s” just to get out of the store as fast as possible. There have been several moments of, “How did that get in my grocery cart?” while unpacking the groceries at home.

As a parent, it’s challenging to navigate our way down these aisles, especially with our children. The children want the bars that are flavored like their favorite candy bar and we, the parents, want the bars that will actually have some nutrition and provide sustained energy. Another challenge is navigating through ingredient lists.

On the front of the box it’s clearly marked, “all natural,” but looking through the ingredients there’s not many items I would consider “natural.” I had read that since the FDA hasn’t officially defined the term, “natural,” it can be used to describe almost any type of food, including products with artificial flavors, colors and preservatives.

Some of the ingredients I have come across, in cereal bars, are: red 40, blue 1, yellow 5, natural and artificial flavors, BHA, TBHQ and BHT. Upon doing some research on BHA, TBHQ and BHT, I read they are

By Kris holden widely used by the food industry as an 1/2 cup honey. additive to preserve processed foods.

1/4 cup cacao powder.

But food isn’t the only place you’ll find 1 1/2 cups organic oats. these additives. They’re also included 1 cup sprouted brown rice crisp cereal in cosmetics, jet fuels, rubber, petro(i used cacao brown rice crisp cereal) leum products and embalming fluid.

1/4 cup chocolate chips (i use bitterNatural and Artificial Flavor. Have sweet, less sugar.) you ever stopped to wonder what optional add-ins: raisins, dried cranthese words mean? Isn’t natural supberries, peanuts or chia seeds. posed to be better? What I learned is Instructions: that they’re not much different from Line an 8x8 baking pan with parcheach other. Natural and artificial flament paper and set aside. vors both contain chemicals that are In a small saucepan, warm the created in laboratories and both are peanut butter and honey and mix used to make processed foods enticing until fully combined. and addictive. The distinction bePour the peanut butter and honey tween the two is the source of the mixture into a large bowl, add in the chemicals. cacao powder and mix well.

Artificial flavors are created by comStir in the oats until fully combined bining chemicals from inedible ingreand then the brown rice crisp cereal dients, such as paper pulp or and chocolate chips. petroleum.

Scoop the mixture into the preNatural flavors are created from pared baking pan. Using your hands, anything that can be eaten, such as any firmly press the mixture into the pan. animal source or vegetables. Due to Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until the high cost of extracting natural the bars are set. Remove the bars from chemicals from nature many are rethe pan and cut into 10-12 bars. produced by scientists to create synStore bars in an air-tight container, thetic versions in a lab. Artificial flavors cost less to produce and potentially safer because they undergo stricter safety evaluations than natural flavors. The FDA does not require food manufacturers to list what’s in their artificial or natural flavor formulas. Castoreum, a flavoring that is derived from the anal gland of beavers, is used to emulate flavors like vanilla.

This would be considered a “natural” flavor.

If you purchase a certified organic product that lists “natural flavors” or “organic natural flavors” it is made just like other organic ingredients and needs to follow the same regulations – such as no synthetic ingredients, preservatives, GMOs or MSG. How do we get around all these added ingredients? Buy less packaged foods and more whole foods, plantbased, grains and legumes. Prepare your own nutritious and delicious snacks. You’ll save money, know what’s really in the food you and your kids eat and the beavers will be happier.

“No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars,” recipe is one I’ve made many times for my family. It’s plantbased, has no added oils and provides fiber, protein and complex carbohydrates (the good kind your body likes for sustained energy.)

in the refrigerator, for up to one week. *Note: *1/3 cup of oatmeal has the same amount of protein as one egg, plus it has 4 grams of fiber. *Using whole grain brown rice crisps cereal provides additional fiber as well. *Using cacao powder instead of cocoa powder adds additional antioxidants, potassium and magnesium.

Recipe has been slightly modified from its original recipe by livewellbakeoften.com

Kris Holden is a mother of 3 teens. She’s always been passionate about health and nutrition and eager to share with others what’s worked for her and her family.

She’s a Feel Good Coach with focus on healing and energizing through a plant based whole foods lifestyle. You can view other recipes and healthy food selections on Instagram @feelgoodpicks. Email: feelgoodpicks@gmail.com

Recipe: No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars Makes: 10-12 bars.

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter.

July 2019 • Growing Up In Santa Cruz 17

pet contest

Photo by Rhea Orthner Kaleb and his dog, Bruno.

Photo by Jennifer Holm mason and Winnie.

Photo by Amy McQuirk adalyn mcQuirk, 4, and her pet chicken cupcake.

Photo by Kimberly Gomez gabriella gomez and shimmer the Beagle.

Photo by Rhea Orthner Kian and his cat, Yoda.

Photo by Kristin Vincent

Photo by Susan Lindle echo guarding her baby boy, Wyatt.

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pets

she Catches Fish to save Them sANTA CrUz hAs iTs FirsT Fish VeTeriNAriAN

By Susan Landry If you’ve ever wondered about that quirky clownfish car driving around town, you’ll be even more fascinated by the woman inside it.

Dr. Jessie Sanders is the first of her kind – a fully trained veterinarian who focuses her practice exclusively on pet fish.

The Soquel-based clinic treats more than 30,000 different species of fish.

“If it swims, we’ll see it,” Sanders says, though much of her client base consists of koi and goldfish.

Sanders pioneered her field shortly after graduating veterinary school, when she realized the dearth of care available to aquatic animals. “The amount of pet fish in this country and here in this area are completely underserved,” she said.

Now, Sanders is doing everything she can to change this. Her fully mobile clinic travels to homes from Ventura all the way to Roseville, spanning 22 counties across the West Coast. “I have to be able to catch my patients, so I travel with a lot of nets,” she laughs.

On site, Sanders provides everything from surgeries, to vaccines, to simple diagnostics and even cancer treatments. Recently, she is keeping busy treating an especially pervasive outbreak of koi herpes virus. Don’t worry though, it’s nothing like the human kind.

Even when treating her smallest patients, like beta and goldfish, Sanders takes extreme care to prevent discomfort. Often, she employs numbing creams and even low dose fish tranquilizers to minimize pain or potentially harmful movements by the fish.

“These are essentially muscular, slippery torpedoes, so I don’t want them to hurt themselves while I’m trying to give them an exam,” she says.

Sanders’s dedication to caring for fish extends far beyond the operating tank. She’s even penned a children’s book series, Boo & Bubbles, to help explain to kids and parents all the basics of caring for your new pet fish, and how to maintain a healthy tank.

Sanders is constantly doing outreach, updating her website, blog and Youtube channel with information, care tips, and even live videos of surgical procedures to help get the word out. “A lot of people just don’t know there’s a fish doctor out there that you can call,” she says.

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CATCH AND RELIEF You may have spotted this fishy car driven by santa cruz’s first fish only veterinarian, dr. Jessie sanders, 33, and wondered what it meant. now you know.

While certain crowds might not understand the value of fish care, Sanders doesn’t give them much thought.

“Those people aren’t our clients,” she says. “The people we work with form attachments to these animals, they become a part of their family.”

Sanders began developing her love for fish during her time as a marine biology major at the University of Rhode Island, where she volunteered at Mystic Aquarium’s fish and invertebrate department.

“I loved every single second that I was working with those things and always wanted to learn more about them,” she recalled. Shortly after her time at URI, Sanders went on to veterinary school at Tufts University, where she earned her DVM. In the six years since starting her own practice, Sanders began nothing short of an aquatic revolution. She went from not a single client in her first two months, to helping hundreds of fish every year, and creating an online platform that reaches thousands more.

Throughout it all, her motto stayed the same: “We value fish just as much as you would any other pet. We’re here as a resource to anyone who wants to make sure their pet receives the best care, and we’ll help you out any way we can,” she says.

For more information on Dr. Sanders and her practice, visit www.cafishvet.com.

July 2019 • Growing Up In Santa Cruz 19

birth matters Families grow healthy with WiC

By Dana Wagner, ms rd iBclc, assistant director, community Bridges Wic program

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This is not just WIC’s motto, it is backed by research. Recent studies highlight how participation in the (WIC) Program is associated with healthier outcomes and cost savings1,2.

The 2009 changes to the WIC Food Package, which added more fruits and vegetables and whole grains and tailored infant formula amounts based on age and need, have resulted in healthier growth trajectories and are associated with improved childhood obesity outcomes at age 4. These findings were consistent in two recent studies, one of over 180,000 children served by WIC in Los Angeles2 and the other comparing childhood obesity rates nationwide1. Not surprisingly, the beneficial health effects were greatest among children who enrolled in WIC at birth.

In addition, a recent study demonstrated that prenatal participation in WIC reduces the risk of adverse health outcomes, including prematurity, and results in health care savings3. The study found that every $1 spent on WIC resulted in a mean saving of $2.48 in medical, educational and productivity costs. A 10% increase in prenatal WIC enrollment would prevent 141 preterm births and achieve additional cost-savings of $6.5 million nationwide.

Further savings could be achieved if all eligible women were enrolled in WIC. WIC offers nutrition education, breastfeeding counseling and support and nutritious foods to prenatal and post-partum women, infants and children up to age 5. Families earning up to 185% of the Federal Poverty Level meet WIC income eligibility and those receiving Medi-Cal, TANF and/or CalFresh automatically qualify. WIC education is offered over-the-phone, individually, on-line and in groups, with flexible scheduling to meet the needs of every client. For information about WIC and WIC services: 831-722-7121 or https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pro-

grams/CFH/DWICSN/Pages/AboutW IC.aspx.

Join the Community Bridges WIC Program, Friday, August 23rd from 3 pm – 6 pm at the Watsonville City Plaza for our 13th annual Breastfeeding Health Fair and Walk. Learn more about WIC services and help support our mission to provide every eligible family with the healthiest start in life.

1Daepp, Madeleine I.G., Gortmaker, Steven L., Wang, Y. Claire, Long, Michael W. and Kenney, Erica L. WIC Food Package Changes: Trends in Childhood Obesity Prevalence. Pediatrics: May 219, Volume 143, Issue 5.

2Chaparro, M. Pia, Crespi, Catherine M, Anderson, Christopher E., Wang, May C. and Whaley, Shannon E. The 2009 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food package change and children's growth trajectories and obesity in Los Angeles County. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 109, Issue 5, 1 May 2019, Pages 1414–1421.

3Nianogo, Roch A., Wang, May C., Bsuro-Davil, Ricardo, Nobari, Tabashir Z., Prelip, Michael, Onyebuchi, A. Arah, and Whaley, Shannon E. Economic evaluation of California prenatal participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) to prevent preterm birth. Prevention Medicine, Volume 124, July 2019, Pages 42-49.

information: Find Wic and other breastfeeding and parenting support at www.Birthnet.org

pets TALkiNg PeTs

have you heard about the terrible bacteria affecting our sea Lion Population?

Did you know that same bacteria are attacking our dogs?

By Dr. Nichole Brooks The bacteria is called Leptospirosa, and we often refer to it as lepto or leptospirosis. This is a contagious and life threatening bacteria that causes a severe infection and has also been called “Weil’s disease.”

It is considered zoonotic which means it’s contagious to people!

The vaccine for this bacteria has been available for many decades, however it has evolved and changed and has new strains.

The reappearance of leptospirosis over the last few years may be due to how much wildlife has become part of our lives even in our urban areas. The animals most commonly identified carrying this are small rodents, raccoons, foxes opossums, skunks, deer, mountain lions and of course sea lions. In addition to wild animals some of our domestic species can carry this too, animals such as pigs, cattle, horses and of course dogs, and humans too!! Unlike our large cats, our feline fur babies seem to have an incredible resistance to this ugly bacteria.

It can be hard sometimes to identify a sick animal. This bacteria does not make every animal sick. Some can carry this bacteria and shed it in their urine infecting other animals, while remaining symptom free. Animals are often infected with this bacteria by ingesting contaminated urine, soil, water or grass.

It can also be contracted from mother to offspring and sometimes bite wounds. It is most common during the spring and fall when we have some rainfall and the temperature is moderate, but in areas like Aptos we see cases year round. It can survive for 180 days in a moist or wet environment.

The symptoms of leptospirosis can be vague and difficult to identify.

Symptoms often develop within 1 to 2 weeks of exposure. The symptoms can include, but are not limited to, the following: fever, vomiting, loss of appetite, conjunctivitis, muscle pain, stiff gait, and weakness. Once infection is established and the animal is sick many patients develop progressive or acute kidney disease and sometimes liver failure. After the illness has progressed pa-

for beach dogs. With the past drought years and our desire to live in more rustic and rural areas wildlife becomes a regular part of our day. Just remember that most wildlife does not receive healthcare, vaccines, flea or tick medicine and can carry a variety of diseases.

Wildlife should be revered and respected, but as a guideline try not to interrupt their habitats for their wellbeing, yours and your doggy companions. If you have questions about vaccines or about this terrible illness contact your regular Veterinarian or email me. tients will have clinical signs of kidney and liver failure. These clinical signs include marked dehydration, decreased to no urine production with an abnormal appearance to the urine, severe gastrointestinal disease including vomiting and diarrhea, jaundice, breathing difficulty and even death.

That all sounds really bad and it is!

So what do we do about it? Early detection and early treatment is often the answer. Initiation of appropriate antibiotics and aggressive supportive care is key to helping an animal survive.

Hospitalization is also recommended.

Many patients require an intensive care unit designed to treat contagious zoonotic diseases. Dialysis to save or supplement kidney function may also be needed to save their life.

The outcome and prognosis depends on at what point we diagnosis this illness. If we make the diagnosis early before there is major organ failure, many dogs (around 80%) will leave the hospital with mild to moderate kidney disease. This can adjust back to normal in the few months following.

How do stop the spread of this terrible bacteria? Vaccines are always recommended, but do not guarantee immunity. There up to 10 strains (serovars) of leptospirosis and we only have vaccines for 4 of them. With vaccines we can increase survival from the following serorvars: grippotyphosa, canicola, icterohemorrhagicae, pomona.

The vaccine needs to boostered yearly and for high risk animals it can be given every 6 months. To kill this bacteria use bleach or dry the environment. Also prevent wildlife in your yard or in areas your pets play. Leptospirosis is an extremely toxic disease and we should all know about it in this area. Over a hun-

dred people are infected with leptospirosis every year. Fortunately, we only see 5 to 10 cases a year, but there is growing concern with our Sea Lions becoming infected and therefore exposure

Dr. Nichole Brooks, DVM. Del Mar Pet Hospital. 7525 Sunset way, Aptos.

Locally owned and operated for over 50 years! delmarpethospital@gmail.com (831) 688-2016

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Local music school offers kids a Chance to Join a Band and Play gigs

By Nik Jones Bathed in colorful stage lights and shrouded in a dense, milky cloud from a fog machine, the six members of Full Disclosure rocked the stage of the Rio Theatre in June.

They were one of four bands recording an original song written during Be Natural Music’s weeklong summer band camp.

“There’s something about having that opportunity to be on stage at a really good gig, and not having to stress about all the issues that come with being in a band,” said Emily Marschall-Niswonger, 15, who played saxophone and synth for Full Disclosure. “They have it there for you and you just get to play and totally shine.”

Be Natural Music offers these “Real Rock Band” classes yearround, and the bands get gigs in well-known venues around town, including the Kuumbwa, Louden Nelson and Don Quixote’s.

Matthew Pinck started teaching

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ROCKIN’ THE RIO “it makes you feel really good about yourself, and i love the people, they’re super sweet.” said mia archuleta, 15, lead vocalist of Full disclosure, whose influences include Black sabbath, misfits, led Zeppelin and Wolfmother. music classes more than 20 years ago, which he believes sets them apart and Be Natural Music evolved out of from other local music schools. that.

“They can use it to get gigs.”

“We do professional photography “I play bass,” said Natasha Ackerand videography and then we make a stein, 10, who participated in the band page for each band,” he said, summer band camp. “It was hard to

find music lessons but we found Be Natural and then I started.”

For kids who are just picking up an instrument, they have private lessons, and once they can hold a beat and play in key, they can join one of the bands.

“There were times when my daughter didn’t feel like she had a whole lot to live for and Be Natural was there.” Said one of the parents who attended the recording session at the Rio. “It gives the kids a chance to get on stage and get over the whole stage thing. They have a lot of fun and it’s been really good for them.”

There are usually openings in some of their bands, including right now an all-girl reggae band is in the works and seeking a drummer and a bass player.

Find out more information at benaturalmusicsantacruz.com

pets

Preventing Dog Bites in Children:

hoW Do We keeP Dogs AND ChiLDreN sAFe TogeTher?

By Dr. Gabrielle Ravina According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 800,000 people require medical attention for dog bites each year.

Of those victims, children are bitten at a rate almost twice that of adults. For this reason, as both a veterinarian and a mother, I often cringe at those “cute” photos and videos on social media, depicting young children hobnobbing with dogs. While I hate to be a “Debbie Downer,” these photos too often depict children in potentially compromised positions, and in the eyes of a trained professional, are bites waiting to happen.

You might think to yourself “But my dog would never bite my child!

My dog is safe, and my child is so gentle with Fluffy.” Others may think “I would never leave my child unsupervised with a dog.” You may be surprised then to learn children under t 7 are most likely to be bitten by the family pet or dogs they know, most often occur under the direct supervision of a parent or grandparent, and are often triggered by positive interactions initiated by the child, such as reaching, hugging, kissing or petting. “How can this be?” you might ask. Well, to answer that question, we must ask why dogs show aggression to children in the first place. why do dogs bite children?

Family dogs most commonly bite young children in the context of resource guarding (e.g. sleeping areas, toys, food, etc.), or pain, as well as if they are stressed, scared or have been startled. Children sound, move and interact differently than adults. From a dog’s perspective, normal child behavior, loud and unpredictable it may sometimes be, can feel scary.

Children can often, through no fault of their own, behave inappropriately around a dog, pulling a tail, tugging on an ear, attempting to sit on them, hugging them (fun fact: most dogs don’t enjoy being hugged), or disturbing them when they are sleeping.

While many dogs will tolerate these interactions, no dog, I don’t care what the breed or history, is 100% safe around a child. Given a perfect storm of circumstances, the nicest dog in the world is going to act, well,

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CLOSE ENOUGH? When is a child too close to a dog and can photos be deadly? some serious advice from a local vet. “like a dog,” and will bite if all other signals they give us are being ignored. what can we do to prevent dog bites?

I frequently hear parents say a dog bit “without warning.” In reality, dogs speak dog [body] language, and people speak people language. Dogs will almost always exhibit warning signs before biting, but parents and guardians need to know what to look for. Recognizing the signs, and intervening early, is an important key to prevention. While we can all recognize growling as a warning sign, three other common and easy to see canine stress signals are: lip smacking outside of the context of eating food, yawning outside of the context of waking up, and showing a half-moon or “whale” eye, where you see the whites at the outer edges of a dog’s eyes. Additional, perhaps more subtle signs of stress can include avoidance behaviors (turning away or moving away from a child), wagging

a stiff tail, lowering the head, and stiff or tense body language in general (“I feel relaxed and good” canine body language is loose and wiggly).

It’s also important to note that dogs may actually lick at a child as a sign of displacement stress. While this looks adorable to the uneducated observer, it can actually indicate conflict and a wish for the child to go away.

Watching for inappropriate human behavior is another important key to prevention. Young children in particular may not make safe decisions in regards to their behavior around dogs. Intervene if you see your child attempt to pet, lie on, or otherwise disturb a sleeping dog, corner or crawl under furniture to get to a dog, attempt to take a toy away from a dog, or disturb a dog when it’s eating. Hugging, kissing, tugging on tails or ears, lifting or pulling at jowels, are also all behaviors that risk instigating a bite.

Does that mean people with infants or toddlers or young children shouldn’t have pets?

Absolutely not! Growing up with a dog has countless wonderful benefits for children. Dogs teach empathy and responsibility, encourage physical activity, and are source of love, loyalty, comfort and affection, just to name a few examples! However, the safety and well being of both our children and our dogs should always be our top priority, and that requires an understanding of both dog behavior and risk factors for bites, so that unsafe interactions can be interrupted or ideally avoided entirely.

Dr. Gabrielle Ravina’s, (DVM, CHPV) solo practice is Peaceful Paws Veterinary Hospice, and is dedicated to in-home end of life care. Prior to starting her business in 2015, she worked in both emergency and general practice in both Santa Cruz and Los Gatos since 1998..

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party & celebration guide Jim Booth Swim School santa cruz at Harvey West pool and Watsonville at duncan Holbert pool 831.722.3500 jimboothswimschool.com At Jim Booth Swim School our comfortable 94° pools have always made swimming fun and enjoyable.

When possible, we try to include all swimmers in our small group lessons.

For those who need a caregiver, our recreation swim is free of charge to visit and enjoy the benefits of the pool. For more information call 831-722-3500.

JuneBugs Gym 3910 portola drive ste 2 & 3, santa cruz 831.423.7406 www.junebugsgym.com Happily Ever Laughter 831-226-7255 find-magic.info/rates Looking forward to hosting your child's next birthday party?! We bet you're feeling SO excited about managing all those sugared up children.

Ha ha! No? (LOL) It’s ok, we get it!

How about instead, you let us work our magic FOR you. *wink* Surprise your guests with a visit from our playful Fairytale Performers! They'll bring activities designed to keep

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party & celebration guide Seahorse Swim School www.seahorseswimschool.com Our Professional Guarding Services are utilized at private backyard pools and conference centers throughout the County. American Red Cross certified Lifeguards are trained and ready to watch over your pool parties and events. 1 guard for every 25 participants IN the water is our standard - we bring all lifesaving equipment. Plan, prepare and prevent accidents from happening— Hire a Guard!

children entertained (so you can relax and enjoy the party yourself, FINALLY!). And fun side perk; you'll feel like ‘Parent Of The Year’ each time another parent compliments the awesome party you planned. High five!

Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta Bar 1100 pacific avenue, santa cruz, ca 95060 831-469-4400 www.kiantis.com Party at Kianti’s with our Kids Pizza Parties. This fun experience includes all you can eat pizza, a kitchen tour, learning to spin pizza dough, an activity sheet, a performance from pizza spinners and a free kids meal on your next visit. Great for birthday parties as well as school field trips.Party at your venue with Kianti’s catering. Let Kianti’s do all of the work for you with easy to order food that is a breeze to pick up.

Our catering menu is great for gatherings such as birthdays, graduations, rehearsal dinner, parties and meetings.

ages! We come right to you for a fun, musical celebration of life and joy. It’s a wonderful way to pull the party together by combining singing, dancing, instrument play and a rousing “Happy Birthday” finale. Your family and invited guests (regardless of age) will play, laugh and sing and help honor this special day in a very special way. We will tailor the music and activities to engage everyone plus include your child’s and family’s favorite songs or chants. We will bring the instrument sets, music, and a special gift for the birthday child too!

All this for only $174 plus a $25 non-refundable booking fee for up to 14 children and unlimited adults.

Just call or text 831-535-2465 and together we’ll plan a fun music-making party to celebrate your child’s

special day. Please call 831-535-2465 for information and pricing on larger events.

Santa Cruz Gymnastics Center 2750B soquel ave, santa cruz 831.462.0655 www.scgym.com SCGC is THE place for FUN, hassle-free parties. No need to clean up your house or hope it's sunny at the park. Our Deluxe party even includes tableware so you just have to bring the food & kidos! Every party includes open gym play including our foam pit, trampolines, and an inflatable. Parties also include time in a private party room and a t-shirt for the Birthday Child! Make your reservation online at scgym.com.

Music Together/MusicalMe, Inc. locations throughout santa cruz and santa clara county call 831.438.3514 / text 831.332.9002 musicalme.com Music Making Birthday Parties!

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Photo by Kevin Painchaud.

ARt ON A SuMMER’S DAY tess Painchaud and her friends hit an art studio in Aptos to create their masterpieces. Check our listings for great places to bring the kids for art and parties.

monday, july 1 Toddler Time 10am. Ongoing Mondays. Live Oak Library. For families with children ages 0-3 years old. Join us for early literacy practices involving music, movement, stories, rhymes and more for your child and you.

Preschool Storytime 10am. Ongoing Mondays.

Garfield Park Library. We’ll read books, sing songs and make a simple craft! Ages 3-6.

Make Art Monday 11am-12pm. Ongoing Mondays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. Each session, Doris introduces new projects that are educational and fun. All projects incorporate aspects of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics). Explore the creative human expression of objects through the use of varied artistic mediums. Children will paint, sketch, sculpt, design and assemble as they make new discoveries.

Weekly Jewish Baby Group 11am-12:30pm.

Ongoing Mondays. Temple Beth El. Quality social time with parents and babies birth to age 3.

Get out of the house and make some new friends! In the coffee lounge at Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos. Questions?

Contact Sarah sclarkson@tbeaptos.org Knitting 11:15am-1pm. Ongoing Mondays.

Live Oak Library. Get together with other knitters to knit, chat, and make new friends. No registration required.

Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. Explore the world of early motor skill development and support visual and auditory development through ramps, rocker balls, parachute play, music, and more. $12 drop in $10 with Inchworm punch card. www.junebugsgym.com

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Junior Rangers 3pm-4pm. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Big Basin State Park. Explore and play games as you learn about plants, animals, geology, and more.

Designed for kids ages 7 to 12. Sorry parents, this program is for kids only! Please register your child at the campfire center 15 minutes before the program begins. Please be sure your child is dressed for active play in the outdoors.

Knitting in the Library 3pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Mondays. Scotts Valley Library. Join us for a knitting party. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome.

Tales to Tails 3:30pm-4:30pm. Aptos Library.

Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive, non-judgmental reading partners for children reading aloud. Children have individual 20-minute appointments to sit with a dog and read. Registration required. To register, e-mail tales2tails@santacruzpl.org or call 831-427-7717.

One-on-One Tech Tutoring 4pm-6pm. Ongoing Mondays. Downtown Library. A tech savvy librarian will provide instruction in the use of a wide range of technology services. To best support learning, please bring the following items: devices (i.e., laptops, tablets, and/or smartphones), necessary passwords (Google Play, App Store), and library card! First-come, Firstserved.

Big Basin Nature Club 4:30pm-5pm. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Big Basin State Park. Designed for children ages 3 to 6 and their families. Pretend, play, sing, and explore! Meet at the campfire center.

Cuéntame un Cuento 5:30pm. Ongoing Mondays. Live Oak Library. Acompáñanos para una hora de cuentos, actividades y canciones en español. Este programa es para niños

de 0-8 y sus familias.

Evening Campfire Program 7pm. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Big Basin State Park. Serenade the glittering stars and learn about redwood ecology, creatures of the forest or stories of the park while relaxing in the shadows of the towering trees. Fire lighting and marshmallows (we provide the sticks and marshmallows!) at 7pm; program begins at 7:30pm.

tuesday, july 2 UCSC Arboretum: Community Day 9am-5pm.

UCSC Arboretum. 1st Tuesday. The Arboretum is open without charge to visitors.

Exploring Big Basin 9:30am-2pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Big Basin State Park. Learn about redwoods, forest plants, fires, geology, history and more on these fun, varied hikes with docent Diane Shaw. Hikes are 5-8 miles and last up to 5 hours. Meet at park headquarters. Rain or shine, but strong winds may cancel.

New Parents with Babies 3 Weeks to 4 Months 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Sutter Room at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center.

Classes are drop-in (no pre-reg required) donations accepted (no required fee). 477-2229.

2900 Chanticleer Ave.

Tumble-On-Tuesdays at JuneBug’s Gym 12pm3pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. Ages walking to 7 years. Parents may leave children over 3 yrs.

Call 464-BUGS (2847) to sign up or drop by www.junebugsgym Genealogical Society Lecture Series 1pm-3pm.

1st Tuesday. Downtown Library. Learn about a variety of resources, strategies, and tools in the field of family research.

Lego and Duplo Fun 1:30pm-3:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte Library. Building fun with LEGO and DUPLO bricks. Children learn through play and bricks provide a wonderful link between structure, patterns and imagination. Ages 3 and older as the bricks are very small!

DIY Crafts 2:30pm-4pm. Ongoing Tuesdays.

Downtown Library. Drop in and make a fun craft every Wednesday afternoon. Families are welcome.

Chess Club 3:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Aptos Library. Ages 6-18 learn from a master and practice with peers.

Lego Club 3:15pm 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Scotts Valley Library. Directed LEGO construction for kids 7 and older. Each week we will construct models based on a common theme.

Downtown Tuesdays 10am-10pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Santa Cruz. Featuring specials all day throughout Downtown – come relax and meet your friends in your Downtown.

Grupo de apoyo femenino del superviviente 6pm-7:30pm. Martes en curso. En Espanol.

Monarch Services ~ Servicios Monarca ofrece un espacio seguro y de apoyo. Gratis. Actividades de cuidado de niños proporcionadas. 1685 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz. 425-4030. 24hr: 888 900-4232. Wcs-ddm.org

Families Stories and Craft 10:30am-11:30am.

Ongoing Tuesdays. La Selva Beach Library. Suggested ages 3+

Birth Center Tour 6:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays.

Call to register. Dominican Hospital, 1555 Soquel Dr, SC. 462-7709

Toddler Time 10am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte Library. See Jul 1.

JuLY 2019 Divorced Fathers Network 7:30-8:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Aptos La Selva Fire Dept.

DFN provides non-adversarial techniques to achieve healthy co-parenting through a support group network. 6934 Soquel Dr. 234-5578

wednesday, july 3 All Together Now! 9am-11am, Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Family Resource Center.

Share the joys and challenges of parenting as we grow and learn together. Drop-in classes in English for kids 0-5 years old. Recommended fee of $3-$7 for those able to pay. 1740 17th Ave. 476-7284.

Latch Clinic 9am-11am. Ongoing Wednesdays.

Dominican Rehab Lactation office 610 Frederick St. Receive personalized, one-on-one breastfeeding support from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. A Baby Weigh® scale is also available.

Preschool Adventures 10am-11am. Ongoing Wednesdays. Sanctuary Exploration Center.

Come enjoy weekly preschool adventures with ocean themed book readings, show-and-tell, and crafts! Perfect for kids aged 2-5.

Ribbon Arts Guild 10am-1pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Scotts Valley Library. Join Roxanne Langan for ribbon work and hand sewing.

Triple P @ Together in the Park (drop-in playgroup) 10:30am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays.

Felton Covered Bridge Park. Parent education is offered as part of the playgroup led by Mountain Community Resources every Wednesday, April through October. Offered in English or Spanish by Rosa Reyes, Community Bridges.

Light snacks will be provided.

Mini Mint Mamas Meet Up 10:30am-12pm.

Ongoing Wednesdays. Mini Mint. Join us for a fun walking mom group! We will meet at Mini Mint then head out along East Cliff for a walk along the ocean with our babes. Join our community of Mamas and enjoy the sunshine! Free One-on-One Tech Tutoring 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library. See Jul 1.

Preschool Storytime 11am. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Library. See Jul 1.

What If Wednesday 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. A combination of science and art that prompts the wonder and discovery of “what if?” Example “ we add salt to watercolor, or “what if” vegetable oil is put of the paper first, with the watercolor mix with it? Wednesday is when weird wacky science becomes wonderfully wild while art and science are brought together.

New Moms Support Group 11:30am-1pm.

Ongoing Wednesdays. Free for babies 0-6 months old and their moms to discuss common concerns with other new moms. Dominican Rehab Yoga/Pilates Room. 610 Frederick St. El Patio De Mi Casa 12pm-2pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Family Resource Center.

Inspiring playgroups for moms, dads, caregivers and children 0-5 years old. Instructor: Yolanda Provoste-Fuentes. Recommended fee of $3-$7 for those able to pay. Drop-in. Classes facilitated in Spanish. 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz.

476-7284 Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 1.

Stars of Poetry 1pm-3pm. Downtown Library.

In each of these four workshops we will consider the lives of a prestigious poet, including Naomi Shihab Nye and Juan Felipe Herrera, reflecting on how their lives inform their work. We will write poems, receive guidance and feedback from poets in the community and perform our work out loud, sharing our stories together. No experience necessary.

Santa Cruz Farmers Market 1pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Cedar and Lincoln St. DIY Crafts 2pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays.

Scotts Valley Library. See Jul 2.

Nature Art with Sue 3pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. Sue introduces new projects that explore art in nature and nature in art. The classes are aligned to STEAM objectives (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) objectives.

Wednesday Night Sailboat Races 5:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays through October. Santa Cruz Harbor, 135 5th Ave, Santa Cruz. Harbor restaurants & the beach are great viewing areas to watch the sailboat races against the setting sun.

Evening Indie/Documentary Movie 5:30pm7pm. 1st Wednesday. La Selva Beach Library.

For more information and/or movie selection & age appropriateness, call 831.427.7710.

Foster Parent Orientation Meeting 6pm-8pm.

1st Wednesday. Live Oak Family Resource Center. There is a need for loving, stable families to care for children of all age groups all over Santa Cruz County. Be an adoptive or foster parent to a child, adolescent or teen. 1740 17th Ave., Santa Cruz. For information or to sign up for an orientation, please go to www.fostercare4kids.com or call 345-2700.

Todd Morgan and the Emblems: Capitola Summer Twilight Concerts 6pm-8pm. Esplanade Park, Capitola Village. Bring chairs, jackets, a picnic supper and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset. Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! No dogs or alcohol in the park or on the beach.

“The Sandlot”: Free Movies on the Beach 9pm.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. There’s nothing like watching your favorite movies right on the beach with the world-famous Giant Dipper roller coaster lights twinkling overhead and the smell of Kettlecorn, corn dogs, and salt water taffy filling the air!

thursday, july 4 Happy 4th of July!

All library branches closed.

Boulder Creek 4th of July Pancake Breakfast, Parade, and BBQ 7am-12pm. Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department. Enjoy a pancake breakfast before the parade starts at 10am! All proceeds go towards the purchase of new rescue equipment and medical supplies. After the parade, check out the Parks and Rec BBQ at Junction Park.

Aptos 4th of July Pancake Breakfast, Parade, and Party in the Park 7:30am-4pm. Burger and Aptos Village Park. The breakfast and parade are hosted by the Aptos Chamber of Commerce. At the party, there’s something for the whole family: kids games, face painting, pony rides, zorbs, bounce houses, kids crafts, food trucks, caterers, beer, wine and local favorite band EXTRA LARGE! Old Fashioned Independence Day 11am-4pm.

Wilder Ranch. Take a step back in time 100 years ago as you participate in an early 1900sstyle Independence Day celebration including a noon family parade, games, children’s crafts area, live big-band music, living history demonstrations, historic speeches and flag-raising Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade 12pm.

Downtown Watsonville, Main St. The parade proceeds down Main St. from St. Patrick’s Church to First Street. Thousands of spectators line the route five to six people deep. Those wanting a front row seat, place their chairs along the route early in the morning.

Pleasure Point 4th of July Parade 12pm. 33rd and East Cliff.

Free Community Swim Day 12pm-4pm. Simpkins Swim Center. Including the water slide, climbing wall, Wibit inflatable play apparatus, floating on inner tubes, the Warm-water Pool, 50-meter Pool, and spray zone.

Scotts Valley 4th of July Parade, Party, and Fireworks 3pm-10pm. Scotts Valley Drive and Skypark. Enjoy the parade at 3pm, fun in the park at 4pm, and fireworks at 9:15pm.

Apple Roasting Drop-In Campfire 3:30pm5:30pm. Big Basin State Park. Drop by anytime at our historic campfire center and enjoy roasting ranger apples and marshmallows, playing games, listening to tunes, and making some fun crafts! Touch and learn about the skulls and pelts of Big Basin animals.

Fire in the Sky 6:30pm. Watsonville Municipal Airport. Enjoy flyovers, a skydive exhibition, food trucks, live music, bounce house, and fireworks!

Special Guest Campfire: Sssnakesss! 7pm. Big Basin State Park. Meet a snake! Learn how they hunt, how they move, and why they’re so important. Fire lighting and marshmallows (we provide the sticks and marshmallows!) at 7pm; program begins at 7:30pm.

Make and Explore at the Capitola Mall 2pm4pm. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. Most suitable for 6-12 year olds. We provide materials to explore creativity, build things, make art and make discoveries. Usually they will be able to take their creations home.

Sometimes they will be building something for that day only. Please join us and have some fun!

Watsonville Farmers Market 2pm-7pm. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Watsonville Plaza. This market is in the heart of the famously bountiful Pajaro Valley. Peaceful and family-oriented, the Hispanic heritage of this community gives this market a “mercado” feel. You’ll find a large variety of Latin American treats, including some lesser known dishes such as pambasos, huarache and chicharrones.

Tails to Tales 3pm-4pm. Felton and La Selva Beach Libraries. See Jul 1.

Pop-Up Campfire 7pm. Big Basin State Park.

Bring your camp chair—we’ll bring the marshmallows, songs and stories! Sit around the campfire, roast marshmallows, sing some songs and hear stories about Big Basin. Meet at Campsite 73 in Huckleberry Campground.

saturday, july 6 friday, july 5 Pride & Joy: Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach 6:30pm; 8:30pm. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. As the Pride of the Bay Area and a Joy to anyone who loves to dance, they present timeless pop/soul music in an electrifying style that pulls the audience directly into the heart of their performance.

Free First Friday 10am-10pm. Santa Cruz MAH. Explore three floors of exhibitions for free and dig into a hands-on activity that’s great for all ages Toddler Time 10am. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Library. See Jul 1.

Preschool Storytime 10am. Ongoing Fridays.

Aptos Library. See Jul 1.

Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. Join us for this fun and informative guided half-mile stroll through a magnificent old-growth redwood forest. Hwy 236 at 21600 Big Basin Way. 338-8883.

Infant/Toddler Workshop 11am-11:45am. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. Early Childhood Exploration (0-3). Come and enjoy this fun exploration-based program for infant and toddlers! Your young child will have the opportunity to engage in fascinating explorations of light and shadows. Your child will have the opportunity to explore open-ended materials in a safe space while developing skills and exploring cognitive concepts such as cause and effect.

Free First Friday 11am-4pm, 5pm-7pm. 1st Friday. Natural History Museum. Enjoy the Museum for FREE with your family. Enjoy our intertidal touch pool, large-screen microscope, and the return of our geology and paleontology exhibits and fossil dig pit! Stop by from 5-7 p.m. to enjoy the opening reception of our Summer Art Series, featuring wildlife photography from local photographer Jacqueline Deely.

Sack Puppet Making 11:45am-12:15pm. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. Join Puppet Master, Ricki Vincent and his staff and create imagination-inspired Sack Puppets.

Fun n’ Tumble Open Gym 12pm-3pm. Ongoing Fridays. JuneBugs Gym 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. Ages: walking to 7 years. Parents may leave children over 3 yrs. Parents can drop off their children for 1, 2 or all 3 hours for tumbling fun! Call 464-BUGS (2847) to sign up or drop by/ www.junebugsgym

Aptos Farmers Market 8am-12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Cabrillo College. Featuring more than 90 vendors, supplying a variety of fresh produce, prepared goods, items for the home.

Live music, coffee, fresh baked goods.

UCSC Garden Tour 9am. 1st Saturday. UCSC Arboretum. Sometimes you will see New Zealand, South Africa, or California and Australia. Sometimes you might see combinations of several gardens or the developing World Conifer Collection or Rare Fruit Garden. Requires admission to the Arboretum.

Open Gym 9am-12 pm. Ongoing Saturdays.

JuneBug’s Gym. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. Ages walking to 8 years old (or 80 lbs.). Parents can drop off for up to 3 hours for tumbling fun! Call 464-BUGS (2847) to sign up or drop by. www.junebugsgym.com Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market 9am-1pm. Ongoing Saturdays. SV Community Center parking lot. Join the SV Public Library for story time, enjoy some live music, get your face painted and get fresh food.

Westside Farmers Market 9am-1pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr. Community Poetry Circle 10am-12pm. 1st Saturday. Downtown Library. Join the circle led by local poet, Magdalena Montagne, for this free workshop. Create your poems in a friendly supportive atmosphere. All levels welcome.

Ohlone Plant Use 10am-12pm. Big Basin State Park. How did the Ohlone Indians survive? Docent Eva Fewel will have plant samples and tools that the local Native Californians used. Learn how they collected, processed and used the local plants.

Family Lagoon Watch 10am-12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Live Oak Library. A Nature Study Program with a variety of activities inspired by the natural environment of Corcoran Lagoon.

Not suitable for very young children. We will be outdoors when weather permits.

Saturdays in the Soil 10am-12pm. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Come and help our garden grow! You bring the people power, we’ll show you all there is to know about native plants and sustainable gardening. All ages welcome, no experience necessary.

Story Time Walk 10:30am. Ongoing Saturdays.

Big Basin State Park. Bring the whole family and join us for a walking story time! Starting at park headquarters, we’ll walk through ancient redwoods while reading a story. We’ll stop and read one page, walk a bit, then read the next page until we finish the story.

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Photo by Kevin Painchaud.

VACAtiONLAND head out to the shore these summer evenings and you’ll see dozens and dozens of tourists trying to capture the perfect, glorious sunset. But we live here and see them every night! Who needs to leave Santa Cruz ever? Photographer Kevin Painchaud captures magic with his lens.

Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 5.

Felling the Giants 11:30am. Big Basin State Park. Join docent Paul Fewel as he tells stories of the logging days and demonstrates how loggers were able to fell these giants—without chainsaws! You get to use some tools too!

Old Growth Redwood Tours 11am. Ongoing Saturdays. Henry Cowell State Park. Are there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth trees left? How important are banana slugs to the redwood ecosystems?

Old Cove Landing Trail 11am-1pm. Wilder Ranch. On this 2.5 mile hike, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars if available. Meet at the interpretive center.

DIY Crafts 11am-4pm (Branciforte Library); 11am-1pm (Garfield Park Library). Ongoing Saturdays. See Jul 2.

Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike! 12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Big Basin State Park. This moderately paced hike will be individually tailored to your group. Based on group size, experience level, and weather conditions, we will choose from the many trails that explore the park’s most scenic areas. Bring water and good hiking shoes. Meet at park headquarters.

Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf Experience 12pm3pm. End of the Santa Cruz Wharf. Hosted by the Seymour Center, come learn more about Monterey Bay, from a vantage point a half-mile out to sea, without ever leaving land!

Ranch Tours 1pm-2pm. Wilder Ranch. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1859 Gothic Revival farm-

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house, 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings.

Open Art at the MOD 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. There is no coloring within the lines during Open Art. We let the children’s imaginations soar through art projects.

Origami Club 1pm-3pm. 1st Saturday. Aptos Library. Make beautiful creations in this ancient oriental art of paper folding. We will also demonstrate more contemporary arts of book folding and 3-D modular origami.

Free Family Movie Night Featuring Captain Marvel 6pm-8pm. Civic Auditorium. Concessions will be available for sale including beer & wine. Popcorn will be FREE! Doors will open at 5pm. Bring your own blankets or low-backed beach chair for front seating access! Chairs will also be provided.

Big Basin Talent Show 7pm. Big Basin State Park. Come celebrate Independence Day with an old-fashioned sing-a-long and talent show! If you have a skit, poem, song, or a talent you’d like to share, sign up at headquarters in advance.

Acts should be only 3-5 minutes in length. Participants need to arrive promptly at 7pm.

sunday, july 7 Low Impact Stretching Exercise Class 8:30am9:30am. Ongoing Sundays. Health Education Center 700 South Green Valley Road, Watsonville. Promotes circulation. Decreases muscle stiffness. Improves posture. Helps manage or reduce stress. Improves balance. Increases range of motion. Instructor—Ace Martinez, a PA with over 16 years of Weight and Balance Training.

(831) 352-7993.

Live Oak Farmers Market 9am-1pm. Ongoing Sundays. 15th and Eastcliff Dr. Overeaters Anonymous 9:05am-10:15am. Ongoing Sundays. Sutter Maternity & Surgical

Center. Come join us for a friendly, FREE, 12Step support group with the solution. Teens and adults welcome. Includes compulsive overeating, anorexia and bulimia. 2900 Chanticleer Ave 429-7906 santacruzoa.org

family to share.

One-on-One Tech Tutoring 1pm-3pm. Ongoing Sundays. Downtown Library. See Jul 1.

DIY Crafts 1pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Sundays.

Live Oak Library. See Jul 2.

C.P.D.E.S 91st Annual Portuguese “Holy Ghost” Parade 9:30am-10am. Parking lot at Cathcart and Cedar Streets. Marching at 9:30 a.m. up Pacific Avenue to Holy Cross Church for a Mass at 10:30 a.m. Afterward, the parade will march back to the hall for sopas and carne.

Downtown Maker’s Market 1pm-7pm. 1st Sunday. Pacific Avenue. There will be vendors selling handmade items; such as clothing, jewelry and one of a kind treasures!

The Road Less Traveled: A Dog Friendly Walk 9:30am-11:30am. Ongoing Sundays. Big Basin State Park. Ongoing Sundays. We tour stunning old-growth redwood groves along beautiful Opal Creek. We’ll discuss redwood ecology and park history while exploring the deep shade of the redwood forest. This is a fun and easy, 3mile walk.

Watsonville Nature Walks 1:30pm. Ongoing Sundays. Watsonville Nature Center (30 Harkins Slough Road). Come experience the incredible bird life that the Wetlands of Watsonville have to offer. The wetland system of sloughs and their uplands offer breeding and year-round habitat for over 220 species of shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors and song birds.

Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 5.

Tour of the UCSC Farm 2pm-3:30pm. 1st Sunday. UCSC Hay Barn. Enjoy a free tour of the UCSC Farm.

Redwoods and Climate Change 12pm. Henry Cowell State Park. Walk through the ancient old-growth forest with a docent and discuss our relationship with the forest and the prospective future. Meet at the visitor center. Recommended for age 12 and older.

7th Wave: Capitola Sunday Art and Music at the Beach 2pm-4pm. Esplanade Park, Capitola Village. Local artists display their work and live music is featured on the Esplanade Stage overlooking Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay.

Open Art at the MOD 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jun 1.

Ranch Tours 1pm-2pm. Wilder Ranch. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. See Jun 1.

Bachata by the Sea 1pm-3pm (picnic) 3pm4pm (class) 4pm-7pm (dancing). Ongoing Sundays. 106 Beach St. Free Bachata dance class, followed by 3 hours of non-stop social dancing!

Before the dancing starts we will do a fun Beach Picnic.

Sunday Seaside Crafts 1pm-3pm. Ongoing Sundays. Seymour Center. Come create and take home a fun souvenir, an activity for the whole

Advisory Council of Teens, East Region 2pm4pm. 1st Sunday. Aptos Library. Open to all young adults, ages 12-18 in the Live Oak, Soquel, Capitola, Aptos and La Selva Beach areas.

This is a good opportunity for students to fulfill community service credits, obtain job skills, develop leadership abilities, and acquire college extracurricular experience. imperios@santacruzpl.org Twilight Adaptations Walk 7:30pm-9pm. Big Basin State Park. Twilight marks the end of day and the beginning of night. Animals who come out at night have special adaptations to survive.

Come test your nocturnal abilities on this fun, half-mile walk. Meet at park headquarters.

JuLY 2019 monday, july 8 S.T.E.A.M. Camp for Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math 9am-3pm. Temple Beth El. Through the 12th. For ages 6th Grade and up!

Engineering Challenges! Design and construct: air powered rockets, mousetrap cars, electric circuits, solar ovens, gliders, trebuchets, and skateboards! Camp includes a field trip to Great America too! Call (831) 479-3444 for more information.

Preschool Storytime 10am. Ongoing Mondays.

Garfield Park Library. See Jul 1.

Toddler Time 10am. Ongoing Mondays. Live Oak Library. See Jul 1.

Tech Talks: Smartphone 101 10:30am-12pm.

Scotts Valley Library. Covers mobile device settings like saving power, notifications, alarms, downloading apps, display settings, navigation, and more.

Make Art Monday 11am-12pm. Ongoing Mondays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 1.

Weekly Jewish Baby Group 11am-12:30pm.

Ongoing Mondays. Temple Beth El. See Jul 1.

Lego and Duplo Fun 1:30pm-3:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte Library. See Jul 2.

Tales to Tails 2:40pm-3:40pm. Branciforte Library. See Jul 1.

DIY Crafts 2:30pm-4pm. Ongoing Tuesdays.

Downtown Library. See Jul 2.

Family Volunteer Mitzvah Project Program 2:45pm. Temple Beth El. Help put together care kits for the homeless from River Street Shelter. RSVPs are helpful sclarkson@tbeaptos.org

Chess Club 3:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Aptos Library. See Jul 2.

Tales to Tails 4pm-5pm. Scotts Valley Library.

See Jul 1.

Grupo de apoyo femenino del superviviente 6pm-7:30pm. Martes en curso. En Espanol.

Monarch Services. Ver Jul 2.

Birth Center Tour 6:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays.

Dominican Hospital. See Jul 2.

Divorced Fathers Network 7:30-8:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Aptos La Selva Fire Dept.

See Jul 2.

wednesday, july 10 All Together Now! 9am-11am, Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Family Resource Center.

See Jul 3.

Knitting 11:15am-1pm. Ongoing Mondays.

Live Oak Library. See Jul 1.

Latch Clinic 9am-11am. Ongoing Wednesdays.

Dominican Rehab Lactation office 610 Frederick St. See Jul 3.

Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 1.

Preschool Adventures 10am-11am. Ongoing Wednesdays. Sanctuary Exploration Center. See Jul 3.

ARM-in-ARM Cancer Support Group 12:30pm-2pm. Ongoing Mondays. WomenCARE Office. See Jul 1.

Invisible / Alienated Grandparent Support Group 2:30pm-4pm. 2nd Monday. Christ Lutheran Church 10707 Soquel Dr. A safe structured environment for sharing stories and learning healthy ways to deal with separation from anyone. Led by Dr. Pat Hanson author of Invisible Grandparenting and co-sponsored by Alienated Grandparents Anonymous www.AGA-FL.org, providing information and support to grandparents who feel alienated or estranged from access to their grandchildren.

Questions: Pat Hanson – pat@invisiblegrandparent.com Knitting in the Library 3pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Mondays. Scotts Valley Library. See Jul 1.

One-on-One Tech Tutoring 4pm-6pm. Ongoing Mondays. Downtown Library. See Jul 1.

Cuéntame un Cuento 5:30pm. Ongoing Mondays. Live Oak Library. See Jul 1.

tuesday, july 9 Toddler Time 10am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte Library. See Jul 1.

New Parents with Babies 3 Weeks to 4 Months 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Sutter Room at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center.

See Jul 2.

Downtown Tuesdays 10am-10pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Santa Cruz. See Jul 2.

Triple P @ Together in the Park (drop-in playgroup) 10:30am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays.

Felton Covered Bridge Park, corner of Graham Hill Rd and Mt. Hermon Rd (across from Safeway). See Jul 3.

Mini Mint Mamas Meet Up 10:30am-12pm.

Ongoing Wednesdays. Mini Mint. See Jul 3.

One-on-One Tech Tutoring 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library. See Jul 1.

Family Storytime 11am-12pm. Boulder Creek Library. Pre-schoolers, home-schoolers, toddlers all welcome at this weekly storytime. We have books for ages 0-6 on hand, a craft that parents and caregivers can do with their kids, and toys on the floor for toddler play.

What If Wednesday 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 3.

Preschool Storytime 11am. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Library. See Jul 1.

New Moms Support Group 11:30am-1pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. See Jul 3.

El Patio De Mi Casa 12pm-2pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Family Resource Center.

See Jul 3.

Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 1.

Volunteer Housing Navigators 12:30pm2:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Downtown Library. See Jul 3.

Families Stories and Craft 10:30am-11:30am.

Ongoing Tuesdays. La Selva Beach Library.

Youth Writing Workshop 1pm-2:30pm. La Selva Beach Library. Open to aspiring writers grades 6th through 12th.

Oliver the Parrot Storytime 10:30am-11:30am.

Scotts Valley Library. Meet Oliver the Parrot in this special storytime for children ages 3 to 5 years of age.

Stars of Poetry 1pm-3pm. Downtown Library.

See Jul 3.

The Essentials of Advance Directives 10:30am11:30am. Aptos Library. This engaging presentation from Hospices of Santa Cruz County walks you through the exact steps to take to complete your Advance Directive.

Tumble-On-Tuesdays at JuneBug’s Gym 12pm3pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 2.

Dance for Parkinson’s 1pm. Ongoing Wednesdays except the first Wednesday of the month.

Motion Pacific Dance. Classes are appropriate for anyone with Parkinson’s no matter how advanced. No Dance Experience is Required. Free.

Santa Cruz Farmers Market 1pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Cedar and Lincoln St. DIY Crafts 2pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays.

Scotts Valley Library. See Jul 2.

Nature Art with Sue 3pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 3.

R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail 3pm5pm. Downtown and La Selva Beach Libraries.

One-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Contact Programs 831.427.7717 or pro@santacruzpl.org to make an appointment for a 25 minute session.

Santiago the Magician 4pm-5pm. Scotts Valley Library. Santiago is a Modern Day Medieval Magician, based in Santa Cruz, California, who brings together the beauty of historical wizardry and modern day conjuring in an undeniable mix that will amaze and delight you.

Wednesday Night Sailboat Races 5:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays through October. Santa Cruz Harbor, 135 5th Ave, Santa Cruz. See Jul 3.

Taller de Triple P: Ayudando a los adolescentes a lidiar con la depresión 5:30pm-7pm. Nueva Vista Recursos Comunitarios, 711 E. Cliff Ave, Santa Cruz. Asista a este taller de crianza para aprender: Causas comunes y señales de la depresión en los adolescents; Qué hacer si cree que su adolescente está deprimido; y Consejos para ayudar a los adolescentes a desarrollar habilidades saludables para sobrellevar la depression.

(831) 724-2997 x220 o gladysg@cbridges.org The Joint Chiefs Band: Capitola Summer Twilight Concerts 6pm-8pm. Esplanade Park, Capitola Village. See Jul 3.

Scotts Valley Friends of the Library 6:30pm7:30pm. 2nd Wednesday. Scotts Valley Library.

If you are interested in helping your local library, come to the meeting and learn how you can make a difference in your community. All are welcome.

Jurassic Park: Free Movies on the Beach 9pm.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. See Jul 3.

thursday, july 11 Toddler Time 10am. Ongoing Thursdays. Aptos Library and Scotts Valley Library. See Jul 1.

Campus Tour at Mount Madonna School 10am. Come for a tour and take a peek in our Mountain of Fun summer day camps! Small classes and learning that goes beyond the classroom walls, Montessori-influenced Pre/K and college prep 1st–12th grades. Featuring handson science labs, outdoor adventure and travel, marine biology studies on Catalina Island, buddy program, visual and performing arts.

Contact Director of Admissions Benna Dimig at 408-846-4042 or admissions@mountmadonnaschool.org New Parents with Babies 4 Months to 9 Months 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. Sutter Room at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center.

Classes are drop-in (no pre-reg required). 4772229.

Working Together 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. Downtown Library. Information navigation and social support open to all. Work individually with an information advocate on any information need: (housing search, application, resume?).

Magic with Perry Yan 10:30am Live Oak Library; 12:30pm Garfield Park Library; 3pm Felton Library. Perry’s Magic Show will have the kids AND adults entertained from start to finish!

Adult Book Discussion Group 10:30am-12pm.

2nd Thursday. La Selva Beach Library. For more information and/or book selection, call 831.427.7710.

Santa Cruz Mission: Pop Up Picnics in the Park 11:30am-1:30pm. Santa Cruz Mission, 144 School Street. Take a break to enjoy tacos on the terrazza, with food by Taquitos Gabriel available for purchase.

Creative Exploration 12pm-1pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. Children may let their natural curiosity flow as they explore how art and science materials work together. Some of the best child projects are related to some or all of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art and math.

Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 1.

Aptos Library Book Discussion Group 1pm2:30pm. 2nd Thursday. Aptos Library. Reading selections will be made by the group with an emphasis on thought provoking fiction and challenging non-fiction.

Minecraft.edu 2pm-4pm. La Selva Beach Library. Learn how to survive in the world of Minecraft. Ages 8 to 18. Space is limited to 19 on a first-come basis. No advance registration.

DIY Crafts 3pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays.

Boulder Creek Library. See Jul 2.

Tales to Tails 4pm-5:30pm. Garfield Park Library. See Jul 1.

Thursday Beach Parties 5:30pm. Crow’s Nest.

With live entertainment on the outdoor beach stage, and Crow’s Nest’s famous BBQ and outdoor bar, beach parties are a unique and popular event. Families are welcome, and there is no admission charge!

Trivia on Tap 6pm-7:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Steel Bonnet Brewing Company. Bring your friends, form a team (or take it on solo), and compete against other groups to win the grand prize.

Citizen Science 6:30pm-8pm. 1st Thursday.

Downtown Library. A presentation and Q&A with local experts and researchers in the field discussing life science, ecology, geology, genetics, climatology and more. A collaboration between the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, SCCMOD, and UCSC. Special Guest Campfire: Nature’s Supermarket 7pm. Big Basin State Park. Join Ranger Alex Tabone to find out how as we take a look at Nature’s Supermarket and make dinner the way it was done by the native Ohlone people 500 years ago! You even get to taste our creation! Fire lighting and marshmallows (we provide the sticks and marshmallows!) at 7pm; program begins at 7:30pm.

friday, july 12 Birdwatching for Beginners 9am-10:30am.

Wilder Ranch. On this 2 mile hike, you will help each other spot and identify birds! Bring your binoculars if you have them (binoculars are available to borrow), clothes for variable weather, and good walking shoes. Meet at the interpretive center.

Toddler Time 10am. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Library. See Jul 1.

Preschool Storytime 10am. Ongoing Fridays.

Aptos Library. See Jul 1.

Infant/Toddler Workshop 11am-11:45am. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 5.

Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 5.

Oliver the Parrot Storytime 10:30am-11:30am.

Downtown Library. See July 9.

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FEELiNG BEAChY how come the water’s never too cold for kids? Brody and Stella, from Morgan hill, spent their Father’s Day on the Capitola shore.

Sack Puppet Making 11:45am-12:15pm. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 5.

Fun n’ Tumble Open Gym 12pm-3pm. Ongoing Fridays. JuneBugs Gym. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 5.

Composing Together 12:30pm Scotts Valley Library; 3pm Aptos Library. Bringing professional composers and performers directly into schools and public spaces to engage people of all ages.

Live Oak Book Group 2pm-3pm. 2nd Friday.

Live Oak Library. Reading selections will be made by the group with an emphasis on thought provoking fiction and challenging nonfiction. Check with the front desk staff for the current month’s book selection.

Make and Explore at the Capitola Mall 2pm4pm. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See July 5.

Watsonville Farmers Market 2pm-7pm. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Watsonville Plaza. See Jul 5.

Tales to Tails 3:30pm-4:30pm. Boulder Creek Library. See Jul 1.

Full Moon Madness 6pm. Henry Cowell State Park.

Summer Family Street Party 6pm-9pm. Pacific Avenue. Enjoy beautiful downtown Santa Cruz for a dance party! There will be lots of fun activities to keep everyone entertained!

Foghat: Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach 6:30pm; 8:30pm. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Foghat has been rewarded with eight gold records, one platinum record, and one doubleplatinum record for their timeless hits.

Pop-Up Campfire 7pm. Big Basin State Park.

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saturday, july 13 Aptos Farmers Market 8am-12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Cabrillo College. See Jul 6.

FREE Exploring the San Lorenzo River Walk Series 10am-12pm. Saturdays through June. San Lorenzo River. See Jul 6.

Zumba! y Feria de Salúd 9am-10:30am. Live Oak Library. Instructora de Zumba Catalina nos acompañara para empezar nuestros días con baile. Después habrá arte y actividades para niños y distribución de alimentos de parte de Second Harvest Food Bank.

Hidden Gems: Flowers of Big Basin 10am-1pm.

Big Basin State Park. There are many less-famous, yet still beautiful, plants in the redwood forest. Join docent Kathy Willott on this fourmile walk and meet some of the hidden gems of Big Basin! Bring water and lunch. Meet at park headquarters.

Volunteer with the Trail Crew 9am-mid afternoon. 2nd Saturday. Big Basin State Park. Please bring your own work gloves, lunch, and water.

Join us for a unique perspective of Big Basin, a lively and productive experience with others who share a love of these redwood forests, and the satisfaction of participating in a vital part of the park’s ability to educate and inspire the public!

Day on the Beach with Shared Adventures 10am-7pm. 21 Municipal Wharf. More than 300 people with special needs, 400+ family members and friends, and over 250 enthusiastic volunteers team up to share a full day of adaptive sports—kayaking, outrigger canoeing, SCUBA diving, beach wheelchair rides—and life-changing memories.

Open Gym 9am-12 pm. Ongoing Saturdays.

JuneBug’s Gym. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 6.

Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market 9am-1pm. Ongoing Saturdays. SV Community Center parking lot. See Jul 6.

Westside Farmers Market 9am-1pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr. Yin Yoga for All 10am-11am. 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Scotts Valley Library. Gentle yin yoga and stretches. BYO yoga mat or towel. Good for all ages and abilities.

Tales to Tails 10am-11:30am. Downtown Library. See Jul 1.

Family Lagoon Watch 10am-12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Live Oak Library. See Jul 6.

Pine Needle Basket Making 10am-12pm.

Henry Cowell State Park. Learn how to make a basket from local ponderosa pine needles. No experience necessary. The class capacity is 20; please arrive on time to reserve your seat. Meet in the amphitheater of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground.

Story Time Walk 10:30am. Ongoing Saturdays.

Big Basin State Park. See Jul 6.

Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See See Jul 5.

Old Growth Redwood Tours 11am. Ongoing Saturdays. Henry Cowell State Park. See Jul 6.

Here Comes the Sun: Looking Through a Solar Telescope 11am-1pm. Big Basin State Park.

Come to the campfire center and look through a solar telescope at the sun. You’ll see sunspots, solar prominences, and other features of our closest star as you learn about the parts of the sun and how it shines. There will be sun-related activities for the kids.

Agricultural History Project 11am-3pm. 2nd Saturday. Agricultural History Museum, 2601 East Lake Avenue, Hwy 152, Watsonville. We have created some unique interactive educational activities to help you have fun learning about past agricultural practices.

DIY Crafts 11am-4pm (Branciforte Library); 11am-1pm (Garfield Park Library). Ongoing Saturdays. See Jul 2.

Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike! 12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 6.

Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf Experience 12pm3pm. End of the Santa Cruz Wharf. See Jul 6.

Board in the Library 12pm-5pm. 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Scotts Valley Library. Adults need playtime too! Come play with us for hours of tabletop gaming fun. Bring your favorite board game or play some of the library’s many games.

No prior gaming experience is necessary.

Open Art at the MOD 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 6.

Ranch Tours 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Wilder Ranch. See Jul 6.

Community Poetry Circle 1pm-3pm. 2nd Saturday. Aptos Library. Join the circle led by local poet, Magdalena Montagne. Create your poems in a friendly supportive atmosphere. All levels welcome.

Wacky Water Day 1pm-3pm. Laurel Park, Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street. Bring the family for a FREE fun day of water games! Inflatable water slides, kiddie pools, water games and more! Kids should wear swim suits and bring towels and sunscreen.

Boulder Creek Writers’ Group 1pm-3pm. 2nd Saturday. Boulder Creek Library. Are you a serious writer looking for a local writers’ group?

The Boulder Creek branch is hosting a writers group at the library. The group follows a Milford workshop critique format and is open to all genres of fiction. You must be 18 or older to join the group.

Chess Instruction 2pm-3:30pm. Ongoing Saturdays except the 1st. Downtown Library.

Spanish Speaking Cancer Support Group 3pm4:30pm. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.

WomenCARE’s Office. Open to Spanish-speaking women with all kinds of cancer. Provides emotional support, education, and referrals to

JuLY 2019 other social services. Group is led in Spanish.

Please call 831-336-8662 to register.

music and fun. Cuentos bilingües con una historia de personajes encantadores llenos de arte, música y diversión.

Preschool Adventures 10am-11am. Ongoing Wednesdays. Sanctuary Exploration Center. See Jul 3.

sunday, july 14

Knitting in the Library 3pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Mondays. Scotts Valley Library. See Jul 1.

Ribbon Arts Guild 10am-1pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Scotts Valley Library. See Jul 3.

Downtown Antique Fair 9am-5pm. 2nd Sunday. Downtown Santa Cruz. Come and find your collectibles and treasures.

Tales to Tails 3:30pm-4:30pm. Aptos Library.

See Jul 1.

Genealogy Research Group 10:30am-12pm. 3rd Wednesday. La Selva Beach Library. Hands-on genealogy research. Bring your laptop and research. Experienced genealogists can help you find your way through the mountains of information available to you free through library databases and on the Internet.

The Road Less Traveled: A Dog Friendly Walk 9:30am-11:30am. Ongoing Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 7.

Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 5.

Open House at the Castro Adobe 11am-3pm.

Castro Adobe State Historic Park, 184 Old Adobe Road. The two-story Rancho San Andrés Castro Adobe, built between 1848-49, is one of the finest examples of a rancho hacienda in the Monterey Bay area.

Redwoods and Climate Change 12pm. Henry Cowell State Park. See Jul 7.

Open Art at the MOD 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 6.

Ranch Tours 1pm-2pm. Wilder Ranch. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. See Jul 6.

Bachata by the Sea 1pm-3pm (picnic) 3pm4pm (class) 4pm-7pm (dancing). Ongoing Sundays. 106 Beach St. See Jul 7.

Sunday Seaside Crafts 1pm-3pm. Ongoing Sundays. Seymour Center. See Jul 7.

One-on-One Tech Tutoring 1pm-3pm. Ongoing Sundays. Downtown Library. See Jul 1.

DIY Crafts 1pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Sundays.

Live Oak Library. See Jul 2.

Watsonville Nature Walks 1:30pm. Ongoing Sundays. Watsonville Nature Center (30 Harkins Slough Road). See Jul 7.

Alex Lucero: Capitola Sunday Art and Music at the Beach 2pm-4pm. Esplanade Park, Capitola Village. See Jul 7.

Nar-Anon Family Groups 6:30pm-8:00pm.

Ongoing Sundays. Sutter Hospital. See Jul 7.

Twilight Adaptations Walk 7:30pm-9pm. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 7.

One-on-One Tech Tutoring 4pm-6pm. Ongoing Mondays. Downtown Library. See Jul 1.

Cuéntame un Cuento 5:30pm. Ongoing Mondays. Live Oak Library. See Jul 1.

tuesday, july 16 Young Families Project Hike 9:45am-12pm.

Henry Cowell State Park. Meet in front of the Book Store, Environmental Center by the parking lot. Enjoy the redwoods and explore with other Jewish families with young children.

Everyone is Welcome. The trail is stroller accessible. Please wear layers and comfortable shoes and, bring a snack and water for you and your child(ren). RSVP’s are helpful to sclarkson@tbeaptos.org Toddler Time 10am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte Library. See Jul 1.

New Parents with Babies 3 Weeks to 4 Months 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Sutter Room at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center.

See Jul 2.

Triple P @ Together in the Park (drop-in playgroup) 10:30am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays.

Felton Covered Bridge Park, corner of Graham Hill Rd and Mt. Hermon Rd (across from Safeway). See Jul 3.

Mini Mint Mamas Meet Up 10:30am-12pm.

Ongoing Wednesdays. Mini Mint. See Jul 3.

DIY Crafts 2pm-4pm. Scotts Valley Library. See Jul 2.

Nature Art with Sue 3pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 3.

R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail 3pm5pm. Downtown and La Selva Beach Libraries.

See Jul 10.

Wednesday Night Sailboat Races 5:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays through October. Santa Cruz Harbor, 135 5th Ave, Santa Cruz. See Jul 3.

Evening Book Discussion Group 5:30pm-7pm.

3rd Wednesday. La Selva Beach Library. All adults are welcome. For more information and/or book selection, call 831.427.7710.

Female Survivor Support Group 6pm-7:30pm.

Ongoing Wednesdays. Monarch Services. See Jul 3.

Cascada de Flores 11am-12pm. Branciforte Library. See Jul 15.

Mike Hammer and the Nails: Capitola Summer Twilight Concerts 6pm-8pm. Esplanade Park, Capitola Village. See Jul 3.

Coventry and Kalusa 11am Boulder Creek Library; 2pm Scotts Valley Library. Juggling, hula hooping, acrobatics, music, comedy and more!

Get ready, because the circus is coming to town!

Board in the Library 6:30pm-8:30pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Scotts Valley Library. See Jul 3.

One-on-One Tech Tutoring 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library. See Jul 1.

Family Storytime 11am-12pm. Boulder Creek Library. See Jul 10.

Book of Life: Free Movies on the Beach 9pm.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. See Jul 3.

thursday, july 18

Downtown Tuesdays 10am-10pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Santa Cruz. See Jul 2.

Preschool Storytime 11am. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Library. See Jul 1.

Food Addicts Anonymous Meeting 9am. Ongoing Thursdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church. See Jul 11.

Families Stories and Craft 10:30am-11:30am.

Ongoing Tuesdays. La Selva Beach Library.

What If Wednesday 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 3.

Toddler Time 10am. Ongoing Thursdays. Aptos Library and Scotts Valley Library. See Jul 1.

Preschool Storytime 10:30am-11:30am. Scotts Valley Library. See Jul 1.

Tumble-On-Tuesdays at JuneBug’s Gym 12pm3pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 2.

Cancer Support Group 12:30pm-2pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. WomenCARE’s Office. See Jul 2.

Movie Club 1pm-2pm. 3rd Tuesday. La Selva Beach Library. Join our discussion of selective movies currently in the theaters. All adults are welcome. For more information and/or list of movies, call 831.427.7710.

Lego and Duplo Fun 1:30pm-3:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte Library. See Jul 2.

New Moms Support Group 11:30am-1pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. See Jul 3.

El Patio De Mi Casa 12pm-2pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Family Resource Center.

See Jul 3.

New Parents with Babies 4 Months to 9 Months 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. Sutter Room at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center.

See Jul 11.

Working Together 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. Downtown Library. See Jul 11

Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 1.

Finger Painting 10am-12pm. Live Oak Library.

Come and get messy today! We will be outside on the patio with lots of paper and paints.

Please wear old clothes, sunscreen and a hat!

Volunteer Housing Navigators 12:30pm2:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Downtown Library. See Jul 3.

Preschool Storytime 10:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. Downtown Library. See Jul 1.

Dance for Parkinson’s 1pm. Ongoing Wednesdays except the first Wednesday of the month.

Motion Pacific Dance. See Jul 10.

Book Discussion Group 11am-12pm. 3rd Thursday. Boulder Creek Library. We discuss the book of the month, watch short videos highlighting authors and interesting side notes about the current book, and share personal insights.

monday, july 15

DIY Crafts 2:30pm-4pm. Ongoing Tuesdays.

Downtown Library. See Jul 2.

Toddler Time 10am. Ongoing Mondays. Live Oak Library. See Jul 1.

Lego Club 3:15pm 1st and 3rd Tuesdays— Scotts Valley Library. See Jul 2.

Preschool Storytime 10am. Ongoing Mondays.

Garfield Park Library. See Jul 1.

Chess Club 3:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Aptos Library. See Jul 2.

Tech Talks: Privacy and Security 10:30am12pm. Scotts Valley Library. Covers configuring settings to protect you from digital scams, hacking and spying.

Grupo de apoyo femenino del superviviente 6pm-7:30pm. Martes en curso. En Espanol.

Monarch Services. Ver Jul 2.

Porter Memorial Library Summer Reading Program and Ice Cream Social “Out to Sea” 1pm.

3050 Porter Street, Soquel. Children librarians, Jean Jorgensen and Dolly Barnes will provide stories, songs and crafts. Ice cream will be served from 1:00 to 1:30 on the back deck. Great for ages 3 to 8. For parking, enter the Baglery parking lot from Soquel Dr. and drive through to the left. For more information call 476-3326 or visit www.portml.org

Birth Center Tour 6:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays.

Dominican Hospital. See Jul 2.

Youth Writing Workshop 1pm-2:30pm. La Selva Beach Library. See Jul 10.

Divorced Fathers Network 7:30-8:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Aptos La Selva Fire Dept. See Jul 2.

Aptos Library Writing Group 1pm-3pm. 3rd Wednesday. Aptos Library. Each session begins with a 10 minute writing exercise, followed by a read-aloud (sharing is optional). Next, participants take turns reading aloud from a current writing project. Assistance with editing on current writing projects is provided; please bring additional copies if interested in editorial support.

Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 1.

Stars of Poetry 1pm-3pm. Downtown Library.

See Jul 3.

Tales to Tails 3:30pm-4:30pm. Live Oak Library. See Jul 1.

Santa Cruz Farmers Market 1pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Cedar and Lincoln St.

Apple Roasting Drop-In Campfire 3:30pm5:30pm. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 4.

Make Art Monday 11am-12pm. Ongoing Mondays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 1.

Weekly Jewish Baby Group 11am-12:30pm.

Ongoing Mondays. Temple Beth El. See Jul 1.

Knitting 11:15am-1pm. Ongoing Mondays.

Live Oak Library. See Jul 1.

Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 1.

ARM-in-ARM Cancer Support Group 12:30pm-2pm. Ongoing Mondays. WomenCARE Office. See Jul 1.

Cascada de Flores 2pm Scotts Valley Library; 5:30pm Live Oak Library. Story-Song-Dance!

Bilingual storytelling that is engaging. The story features charming characters full of artistry,

wednesday, july 17 All Together Now! 9am-11am, Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Family Resource Center.

See Jul 3.

Latch Clinic 9am-11am. Ongoing Wednesdays.

Dominican Rehab Lactation office 610 Frederick St. See Jul 3.

Coffee Talk and Crafts 9:30am-12:30pm. Big Basin State Park. Come to the Sempervirens Room next to park headquarters for free coffee or hot chocolate! And bring the kids for a fun craft activity!

Santa Cruz Mission: Pop Up Picnics in the Park 11:30am-1:30pm. Santa Cruz Mission, 144 School Street. See Jul 11.

Creative Exploration 12pm-1pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 11 Munching with Mozart 12:10pm-12:50pm. 3rd Thursday. You are welcome to bring your lunch, and please avoid crunchy food items.

Minecraft.edu 2pm-4pm. La Selva Beach Library. See Jul 11.

DIY Crafts 3pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays.

Boulder Creek Library. See Jul 2.

Branciforte Book Discussion Group 1:30pm2:30pm. 3rd Wednesday. Branciforte Library.

This month’s book will be The Light Between Oceans by M. L. Stedman.

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Photo by Brad Kava.

PARtY GuY For years Parker was terrified of one of Santa Cruz’s great institutions, the accordionist called the Great Morgani. But this week he said he loved being downtown because of that “cool guy,” Morgani. We found out he plays all kinds of birthday parties and events. Contact him at thegreatmorgani@hotmail.com Spanish Conversation Group 4pm-5pm. 1st and 3rd Thursday. Aptos Library. Facilitator-led discussion and activities. All levels are welcome, including beginners. For more info, contact Ivan Llamas at llamasi@santacruzpl.org or 831427-7702.

Preschool Storytime 10am. Ongoing Fridays.

Aptos Library. See Jul 1.

Pop-Up Campfire 7pm. Big Basin State Park.

See Jul 5.

Ask Us: Downtown Outreach Worker Office Hours 10am-12pm. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Library. See Jul 5.

saturday, july 20

Santa Cruz Food Truck Party 5pm-8pm.

Garfield Park. Bring your lawn chairs & blankets and spread out on the green grass and open space! Big neighborhood welcome to Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyards and a Food Trucks staple Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing.

Infant/Toddler Workshop 11am-11:45am. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 5.

Thursday Beach Parties 5:30pm. Crow’s Nest.

See Jul 11.

Trivia on Tap 6pm-7:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Steel Bonnet Brewing Company. See Jul 11.

Entre Nosotras 6pm-8pm. 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. WomenCARE’s Watsonville Office. Open to Spanish-speaking women with all kinds of cancer. Groups are led in Spanish and meet at our Watsonville office. Please call 831-761-3973 for details.

4-Week Triple P Brief Group: Helping Children Understand Limits 6pm-8pm. La Manzana Community Resources, 18 W. Lake Ave, Suite E, Watsonville. Learn: Common reasons why children may be uncooperative or refuse to follow instructions; Positive ways to teach your child to accept limits and cooperate with you; How to respond calmly and consistently when your child refuses to follow directions. (831) 724-2997 x211 or sandrar@cbridges.org.

Special Guest Campfire: Sssnakesss! 7pm. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 4.

friday, july 19 Toddler Time 10am. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Library. See Jul 1.

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Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 5.

Sack Puppet Making 11:45am-12:15pm. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 5.

Fun n’ Tumble Open Gym 12pm-3pm. Ongoing Fridays. JuneBugs Gym. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 5.

Aptos Farmers Market 8am-12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Cabrillo College. See Jul 6.

Open Gym 9am-12 pm. Ongoing Saturdays.

JuneBug’s Gym. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 6.

Downtown Santa Cruz Significant Tree Walk 9am-12pm. City Hall Courtyard. Join Certified Arborist and Urban Forester, Leslie Keedy, as she hosts a free walking tour featuring the beautiful trees growing in the downtown Santa Cruz area. Approximately 30 trees are showcased on the tree walk.

oak woodlands, chaparral, and redwoods. We’ll discuss forests, flowers, and fires on a six-mile hike. This somewhat strenuous ascent is rewarded with ocean views on a clear day.

Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 5.

Old Growth Redwood Tours 11am. Ongoing Saturdays. Henry Cowell State Park. See Jul 6.

DIY Crafts 11am-4pm (Branciforte Library); 11am-1pm (Garfield Park Library). Ongoing Saturdays. See Jul 2.

Old Cove Landing Trail 11am-1pm. Wilder Ranch. See Jul 6.

Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike! 12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 6.

Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market 9am-1pm. Ongoing Saturdays. SV Community Center parking lot. See Jul 6.

Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf Experience 12pm3pm. End of the Santa Cruz Wharf. See Jul 6.

Westside Farmers Market 9am-1pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr.

Open Art at the MOD 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 6.

Family Lagoon Watch 10am-12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Live Oak Library. See Jul 6.

Ranch Tours 1pm-2pm. Wilder Ranch. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. See Jul 6.

Tales to Tails 3pm-4pm. Felton and La Selva Beach Libraries. See Jul 1.

Saturdays in the Soil 10am-12pm. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. See Jul 6.

Food Truck Summer Series 5pm-9:30pm. Pacific Avenue. Join us for an exciting, new addition to Downtown Santa Cruz, a Food Truck Street Fair. There will be music, local artisans, family fun activities, and of course FOOD TRUCKS!!! Music by Coastal Greeting.

Pine Needle Basket Making 10am-12pm.

Henry Cowell State Park. See Jul 13.

The Pillowcase Project 1pm-2pm. Felton Library. American Red Cross brings an immersive workshop for kids age 8-11 and their families to teach them how to be prepared for an emergency and what to keep in their emergency bag.

Participants will get their own pillowcase to decorate and instructions for what to keep in it for disasters.

Make and Explore at the Capitola Mall 2pm4pm. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See July 5.

Watsonville Farmers Market 2pm-7pm. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Watsonville Plaza. See Jul 5.

Taylor Dayne: Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach 6:30pm; 8:30pm. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. From platinum pop songs to charttopping dance hits, Taylor Dayne is one of the most popular vocalists of the modern age. She has enjoyed Top 10 hits in three consequent decades, selling a combined 75 million singles and albums along the way.

Reach for the Stars Movie Screening: Apollo 11 10am-12:30pm. Downtown Library. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with a screening of the 2019 film Apollo 11. After viewing, attendees will have a chance to participate in an informal discussion.

Story Time Walk 10:30am. Ongoing Saturdays.

Big Basin State Park. See Jul 6.

Meteor Trail Hike 10:30am-2pm. Big Basin State Park. Join a Big Basin docent on one of our most diverse hikes—by mountain streams,

The Columbus Connection: 1492 and the Joining of Two Worlds 1pm-2:30pm. La Selva Beach Library. Presented by retired UCSC & CSUMB professor, Robert W. Strayer.

Family Fun Do-It-Yourself Crafts 1:30pm4:30pm. Ongoing Saturdays. La Selva Beach Library. See Jul 6.

JuLY 2019 Chess Instruction 2pm-3:30pm. Ongoing Saturdays except the 1st. Downtown Library.

Community Poetry Circle 2pm-4pm. 3rd Saturday. Scotts Valley Library. See Jul 6.

Meet the Doulas 4pm. Pacific Cultural Center.

Learn about how birth and postpartum doulas can help you before, during, and after birth.

Group presentation, plus time to speak with doulas individually. Open to all - home or hospital, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Monterey, or San Jose area. Please note, this is not a drop-in event, ends by 6pm. Preregistration encouraged http://birthnetsantacruz.eventbrite.com

sunday, july 21

Samba Cruz: Capitola Sunday Art and Music at the Beach 2pm-4pm. Esplanade Park, Capitola Village. See Jul 7.

Nar-Anon Family Groups 6:30pm-8:00pm.

Ongoing Sundays. Sutter Hospital. See Jul 7.

Twilight Adaptations Walk 7:30pm-9pm. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 7.

monday, july 22 Toddler Time 10am. Ongoing Mondays. Live Oak Library. See Jul 1.

Preschool Storytime 10am. Ongoing Mondays.

Garfield Park Library. See Jul 1.

Low Impact Stretching Exercise Class 8:30am9:30am. Ongoing Sundays. Health Education Center 700 South Green Valley Road, Watsonville. See Jul 7.

Tech Talks: Photo Management 10:30am12pm. Scotts Valley Library. Covers camera settings and interesting ways to manage and use your photos.

Live Oak Farmers Market 9am-1pm. Ongoing Sundays. 15th and Eastcliff Dr.

Make Art Monday 11am-12pm. Ongoing Mondays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 1.

Overeaters Anonymous 9:05am-10:15am. Ongoing Sundays. Sutter Maternity & Surgical Center. See See Jul 7.

Weekly Jewish Baby Group 11am-12:30pm.

Ongoing Mondays. Temple Beth El. See Jul 1.

The Road Less Traveled: A Dog Friendly Walk 9:30am-11:30am. Ongoing Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 7.

Hike to Ocean View Summit 10:30am-3pm.

Big Basin State Park. Escape the crowds on this 6-mile loop through shaded forest to a hilltop view of the coast. Join docent Steve Stolper as we climb the Meteor Trail through the trees, gaining 600 feet before emerging at Ocean View Summit. Bring at least one liter of water, lunch, snacks, and appropriate clothing.

Quail Hollow Ranch History Tour 11am-1pm.

Quail Hollow Ranch County Park. 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.

Knitting 11:15am-1pm. Ongoing Mondays.

Live Oak Library. See Jul 1.

Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 1.

ARM-in-ARM Cancer Support Group 12:30pm-2pm. Ongoing Mondays. WomenCARE Office. See Jul 1.

Knitting in the Library 3pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Mondays. Scotts Valley Library. See Jul 1.

One-on-One Tech Tutoring 4pm-6pm. Ongoing Mondays. Downtown Library. See Jul 1.

Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See See Jul 5.

Growth: College Funding Options 5:15pm6:30pm. Downtown Library. See the possibilities of avoiding the heavy, discouraging debt of high-interest college loans. Let’s think differently about who pays for a college education.

You will receive a helpful list with important links.

Redwoods and Climate Change 12pm. Henry Cowell State Park. See Jul 7.

Cuéntame un Cuento 5:30pm. Ongoing Mondays. Live Oak Library. See Jul 1.

Open Art at the MOD 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 7.

tuesday, july 23

Ranch Tours 1pm-2pm. Wilder Ranch. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. See Jul 6.

Sunday Seaside Crafts 1pm-3pm. Ongoing Sundays. Seymour Center. See Jul 7.

DIY Crafts 1pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Sundays.

Live Oak Library. See Jul 2.

Bachata by the Sea 1pm-3pm (picnic) 3pm4pm (class) 4pm-7pm (dancing). Ongoing Sundays. Beach St. See Jul 7.

Toddler Time 10am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte Library. See Jul 1.

New Parents with Babies 3 Weeks to 4 Months 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Sutter Room at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center.

See Jul 2.

Chess Club 3:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Aptos Library. See Jul 2.

Tales to Tails 2:40pm-3:40pm. Branciforte Library. See Jul 1.

Tales to Tails 4pm-5pm. Scotts Valley Library.

See Jul 1.

Nature Art with Sue 3pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 3.

Grupo de apoyo femenino del superviviente 6pm-7:30pm. Martes en curso. En Espanol.

Monarch Services. Ver Jul 2.

Hidden Gems Film Club 6pm-8pm. Aptos Library. Foreign films, documentaries, independents and even some mainstream movies you might have missed! If you wish, bring a snack to share, and participate in the discussion!

Birth Center Tour 6:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays.

Dominican Hospital. See Jul 2.

Divorced Fathers Network 7:30-8:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Aptos La Selva Fire Dept. See Jul 2.

wednesday, july 24 All Together Now! 9am-11am, Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Family Resource Center.

See Jul 3.

Latch Clinic 9am-11am. Ongoing Wednesdays.

Dominican Rehab Lactation office 610 Frederick St. See Jul 3.

Fall Creek Hike 9am-1pm. Henry Cowell State Park. Join us at one of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park’s hidden treasures for a 4-mile hike and explore the beauty of Fall Creek. Bring water, warm clothing, and a snack. Meet at the Fall Creek parking lot, approximately 0.5 mile up Felton Empire Road.

Preschool Adventures 10am-11am. Ongoing Wednesdays. Sanctuary Exploration Center. See Jun 5.

Triple P @ Together in the Park (drop-in playgroup) 10:30am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays.

Felton Covered Bridge Park, corner of Graham Hill Rd and Mt. Hermon Rd (across from Safeway). See Jul 3.

Mini Mint Mamas Meet Up 10:30am-12pm.

Ongoing Wednesdays. Mini Mint. See Jul 3.

Preschool Storytime 11am. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Library. See Jul 1.

One-on-One Tech Tutoring 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library. See Jul 1.

What If Wednesday 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 3.

R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail 3pm5pm. Downtown and La Selva Beach Libraries.

See Jul 10.

Wednesday Night Sailboat Races 5:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays through October. Santa Cruz Harbor, 135 5th Ave, Santa Cruz. See Jul 3.

Triple P Workshop: How to Deal With Bullying 5:30pm-7pm. La Manzana Community Resources, 18 W. Lake Ave, Suite E, Watsonville.

Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn: How to recognize different types of bullying; Common reasons why children bully others; How to tell if your child is being bullied; What you can do if your child is being bullied.

Female Survivor Support Group 6pm-7:30pm.

Ongoing Wednesdays. Monarch Services. See Jul 3.

Extra Large: Capitola Summer Twilight Concerts 6pm-8pm. Esplanade Park, Capitola Village. See Jul 3.

Reading in the Redwoods 6:15pm-7:30pm. Felton Library. The book for the July discussion is The History of Love, by Nicole Krauss.

Adults with ADHD Meeting 6:30-8pm. 4th Wednesdays. Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos. The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay Branch of CHADD hosts monthly support group meetings. Contact Judy Brenis at jbbrenis@comcast.net or call 818-9619.

Writer’s Open Mic Night 6:30pm-8pm. Scotts Valley Library. Writers can sign up for a 5- or 10-minute reading slot on a first-come, firstserve basis. Extra time can be requested for critiquing. Please arrive by 6:00pm to sign up for a reading slot.

The Outsiders: Free Movies on the Beach 9pm.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. See Jul 3.

Pinocchio: A Bot-Treemian Rhapsody 7:30pm.

Park Hall in Ben Lomond. “Is this the real life, is this just puppetry?” This summer, LPRT presents another mash-up for children of all ages. The cast features local children ages 7-14 singing and dancing to over 20 parodies of classic rock, contemporary pop, funk, and disco favorites that span the decades. Tickets are available at https://lprt.org/tickets/.

thursday, july 25

Downtown Tuesdays 10am-10pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Santa Cruz. See Jul 2.

New Moms Support Group 11:30am-1pm.

Ongoing Wednesdays. See Jul 3.

Families Stories and Craft 10:30am-11:30am.

Ongoing Tuesdays. La Selva Beach Library.

El Patio De Mi Casa 12pm-2pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Family Resource Center.

See Jul 3.

Food Addicts Anonymous Meeting 9am. Ongoing Thursdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church.

See Jul 11.

Preschool Storytime 10:30am-11:30am. Scotts Valley Library. See Jul 1.

Watsonville Nature Walks 1:30pm. Ongoing Sundays. Watsonville Nature Center (30 Harkins Slough Road). See Jul 7.

Tom Noddy’s Bubble Magic 11am Branciforte Library; 2pm Aptos; 4pm La Selva Beach. The bubbles are truly exquisite and Tom’s lively humor and engaging sense of fun leave his audiences both delighted and intrigued.

Womb Song 2pm-3:30pm. Every 3rd Sunday.

The Pacific Cultural Center. Prepare for labor and life through vocal toning and breathing exercises. Circles are open to all mothers, mothersto-be, those trying to conceive, birth workers and women who love to sing. No musical experience necessary, drop-ins welcome. More info and details at: www.wombsong.com

DIY Crafts 2pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays.

Scotts Valley Library. See Jul 2.

Family Storytime 11am-12pm. Boulder Creek Library. See Jul 10.

One-on-One Tech Tutoring 1pm-3pm. Ongoing Sundays. Downtown Library. See Jul 1.

Science Sunday 1:30pm-2:30pm. Every 3rd Sunday. Seymour Marine Discovery Center.

Lectures are designed to make science interesting and “user-friendly” for everyone. Free with membership, admission, or valid UCSC student ID.

DIY Crafts 2:30pm-4pm. Ongoing Tuesdays.

Downtown Library. See Jul 2.

Tumble-On-Tuesdays at JuneBug’s Gym 12pm-3pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 2.

Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 1.

Volunteer Housing Navigators 12:30pm2:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Downtown Library. See Jul 3.

Toddler Time 10am. Ongoing Thursdays.

Aptos Library and Scotts Valley Library. See Jul 1.

New Parents with Babies 4 Months to 9 Months 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Thursdays.

Sutter Room at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center. See Jul 11.

Working Together 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. Downtown Library. See Jul 11.

Cancer Support Group 12:30pm-2pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. WomenCARE’s Office. See Jul 2.

Youth Writing Workshop 1pm-2:30pm. La Selva Beach Library. See Jul 10.

Build and Paint a Rocket 10am-12pm. Live Oak Library. Build a rocket to reach the skies!

We’ll have small designs for shooting off with a stomp rocket launcher, or make a larger model for your room. We may be outside, so please bring sunscreen and a hat.

Ask Us: Downtown Outreach Worker Office Hours 1pm-3pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Library. See Jul 2.

Stars of Poetry 1pm-3pm. Downtown Library.

See Jul 3.

Preschool Storytime 10:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. Downtown Library. See Jul 1.

Santa Cruz Farmers Market 1pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Cedar and Lincoln St.

Passionate Readers Book Discussion Group 10:30pm-12pm. 4th Thursday. La Selva Beach Library. All adults are welcome. For more infor-

Lego and Duplo Fun 1:30pm-3:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte Library. See Jul 2.

Dance for Parkinson’s 1pm. Ongoing Wednesdays except the first Wednesday of the month.

Motion Pacific Dance. See Jul 10.

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Photo by Kevin Painchaud.

PiER PLEASuRE Brothers Aiden, 7, and Gionni, 10, took dad to the Capitola Wharf for Dad’s Day. No word on whether they caught anything but sun and fun.

mation and/or book selection, call 831.427.7710.

Special Guest Campfire: Nature’s Supermarket 7pm. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 11.

Jungle James 11am Felton Community Hall; 2pm Downtown Library; 5pm La Selva Beach Library. Jungle James Animal Adventures continuously strives to shed new light on some of the World’s most commonly misunderstood creatures, evoke children’s natural sense of curiosity, and teach respect for all living things.

Pinocchio: A Bot-Treemian Rhapsody 7:30pm.

Park Hall in Ben Lomond. See July 24.

Santa Cruz Mission: Pop Up Picnics in the Park 11:30am-1:30pm. Santa Cruz Mission, 144 School Street. See Jul 11.

Creative Exploration 12pm-1pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 11.

Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 1.

Minecraft.edu 2pm-4pm. La Selva Beach Library. See Jul 11.

DIY Crafts 3pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays.

Boulder Creek Library. See Jul 2.

Tales to Tails 4pm-5:30pm. Garfield Park Library. See Jul 1.

Thursday Beach Parties 5:30pm. Crow’s Nest.

See Jul 11.

Trivia on Tap 6pm-7:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Steel Bonnet Brewing Company. See Jul 11.

4-Week Triple P Brief Group: Helping Children Understand Limits 6pm-8pm. La Manzana Community Resources, 18 W. Lake Ave, Suite E, Watsonville. See Jul 18.

Scotts Valley Genre Book Discussion Group 7pm-8:30pm. Last Thursday. Scotts Valley Library. The group discusses books from a different genre each month.

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friday, july 26 Toddler Time 10am. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Library. See Jul 1.

Preschool Storytime 10am. Ongoing Fridays.

Aptos Library. See Jul 1.

Movie Matinee 10am-12pm. 4th Friday. La Selva Beach Library. Wake up to a good movie.

Ask Us: Downtown Outreach Worker Office Hours 10am-12pm. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Library. See Jul 5.

Downtown Sidewalk Sales 10am-7pm. Downtown Santa Cruz. Stroll along the Avenue and the side streets, and enjoy a day of shopping and relaxing Downtown.

Infant/Toddler Workshop 11am-11:45am. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 5.

Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 5.

Sack Puppet Making 11:45am-12:15pm. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 5.

Fun n’ Tumble Open Gym 12pm-3pm. Ongoing Fridays. JuneBugs Gym. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 5.

Make and Explore at the Capitola Mall 2pm4pm. Ongoing Fridays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See July 5.

Watsonville Farmers Market 2pm-7pm. Ongoing Fridays. Downtown Watsonville Plaza. See Jul 5.

Picnic and Shabbat in the Park 5pm. Garfield

Park, 634 Almar Ave. Shabbat Singing Service begins at 6:15. For families with children. Community welcome.

Bad Company former lead singer Brian Howe: Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach 6:30pm; 8:30pm. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. As one of rock’s legendary voices, Brian Howe exploded onto the scene when he partnered up as lead vocalist with multi-platinum artist Ted Nugent.

Bad Company courted Brian to take the helm as lead vocalist in 1984.

Pop-Up Campfire 7pm. Big Basin State Park.

See Jul 5.

Pinocchio: A Bot-Treemian Rhapsody 7:30pm.

Park Hall in Ben Lomond. See July 24.

explore aspects of Earth science and more. Our “Geology Gents,” Gavin and Graham, are happy to field any questions you have or identify any geological curiosities you bring. Rockin’ Pop-Up is free with admission, and occurs right here at the Museum.

Story Time Walk 10:30am. Ongoing Saturdays.

Big Basin State Park. See Jul 6.

Outlook from Mt. McAbee Hike 10:30am2pm. Join Docent Hal Anjo on a 6-mile moderate hike to McAbee Outlook. We’ll stop at the top and enjoy the lovely ocean views, returning through a beautiful old-growth redwood forest.

Bring plenty of water, snacks, and good hiking shoes.

Old Growth Redwood Tours 11am. Ongoing Saturdays. Henry Cowell State Park. See Jul 6.

saturday, july 27 Aptos Farmers Market 8am-12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Cabrillo College. See Jul 6.

Open Gym 9am-12 pm. Ongoing Saturdays.

JuneBug’s Gym. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 6.

Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market 9am-1pm. Ongoing Saturdays. SV Community Center parking lot. See Jul 6.

Westside Farmers Market 9am-1pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr. Yin Yoga for All 10am-11am. 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Scotts Valley Library. See Jul 13.

Tales to Tails 10am-11:30am. Downtown Library. See Jul 1.

Family Lagoon Watch 10am-12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Live Oak Library. See Jul 6.

Rockin’ Pop-Up 10am-12pm. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Do you dig rocks?

Enjoy learning about local geology? Have a budding Earth scientist in the family? Come to our Rockin’ Pop-Up, where you can meet and learn from local geology experts as they unearth and

Old Cove Landing Trail 11am-1pm. Wilder Ranch. See Jul 6.

DIY Crafts 11am-4pm (Branciforte Library); 11am-1pm (Garfield Park Library). Ongoing Saturdays. See Jul 2.

Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 5.

Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf Experience 12pm3pm. End of the Santa Cruz Wharf. See Jul 6.

Snakes Alive! 12pm-3pm. Big Basin State Park.

Come to the Sempervirens Room at park headquarters, meet docent Diane Shaw and her snake, and learn about the fascinating world of snakes.

Board in the Library 12pm-5pm. 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Scotts Valley Library. See Jul 13.

Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike! 12pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 6.

Open Art at the MOD 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 6.

JuLY 2019 Fire Safety Forum 1pm-2pm. Felton Library.

Chief Bob Gray from Felton Fire Protection District will discuss the ways in which people can keep their homes, loved ones, and property safe from residential- and wild fires. Audience questions will be accepted after the lecture.

Ranch Tours 1pm-2pm. Wilder Ranch. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. See Jul 6.

Teen Game Day 1pm-4pm. Aptos Library. Join us for Mario Kart...Super Smash Bros...Sports Resort...Just Dance...Rock Band...and much, much, more! Ages 12 to 18.

Chess Instruction 2pm. Ongoing Saturdays except the 1st. Downtown Library.

Spanish Speaking Cancer Support Group 3pm4:30pm. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.

WomenCARE’s Office. See Jul 13.

Special Guest Big Basin Nature Club: Nature Trails 4:30pm. Big Basin State Park. Come listen to a world of animal songs and stories presented for children of all ages by the South Bay Storytellers group. Meet at the campfire center.

Special Guest Campfire: Storytellers’ Showcase 7pm. Big Basin State Park. Sit back and experience an old-fashioned evening steeped in the oral tradition as the South Bay Storytellers group weave their yarns in our historic campfire center. Fire lighting and marshmallows (we provide the sticks and marshmallows!) at 7pm; program begins at 7:30pm.

Pinocchio: A Bot-Treemian Rhapsody 7:30pm.

Park Hall in Ben Lomond. See July 24.

sunday, july 28 Birding for Beginners 8am. Henry Cowell State Park. Learn about the birds in our park, receive a Henry Cowell RSP birding brochure, and begin your career as an energized birder! Meet in the parking lot of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park campground, located off Graham Hill Road.

47th Annual Wharf to Wharf Race 8:30am.

Starts at 21 Municipal Wharf. Come cheer on the runners in the Wharf to Wharf!

Low Impact Stretching Exercise Class 8:30am9:30am. Ongoing Sundays. Health Education Center 700 South Green Valley Road, Watsonville. See Jul 7.

Live Oak Farmers Market 9am-1pm. Ongoing Sundays. 15th and Eastcliff Dr. Overeaters Anonymous 9:05am-10:15am. Ongoing Sundays. Sutter Maternity & Surgical Center. See Jul 7.

The Road Less Traveled: A Dog Friendly Walk 9:30am-11:30am. Ongoing Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 7.

Shark Science Week 10am-5pm. Through Aug 3. Seymour Center. We’ll reveal fascinating facts about these cartilaginous fishes. Come explore amazing shark adaptations including their extraordinary senses, the unique ways in which they reproduce, and so much more. Shark touching pool open every day!

Redwood Grove Loop Walk 11am & 2pm. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 5.

Open Art at the MOD 1pm-2pm. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 6.

Ranch Tours 1pm-2pm. Wilder Ranch. Ongoing Saturdays and Sundays. See Jul 6.

Bachata by the Sea 1pm-3pm (picnic) 3pm4pm (class) 4pm-7pm (dancing). Ongoing Sundays. 106 Beach St. See Jul 7.

Sunday Seaside Crafts 1pm-3pm. Ongoing Sundays. Seymour Center. See Jul 7.

DIY Crafts 1pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Sundays.

Live Oak Library. See Jul 2.

Watsonville Nature Walks 1:30pm. Ongoing Sundays. Watsonville Nature Center (30 Harkins Slough Road). See Jul 7.

Fratello Marionettes10:30am La Selva Beach Library; 1pm Downtown Library; 3:30pm Scotts Valley Library.

El Patio De Mi Casa 12pm-2pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Family Resource Center.

See Jul 3.

Pinocchio: A Bot-Treemian Rhapsody 2pm.

Park Hall in Ben Lomond. See July 24.

Tumble-On-Tuesdays at JuneBug’s Gym 12pm-3pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 2.

Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 1.

Cancer Support Group 12:30pm-2pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. WomenCARE’s Office. See Jul 2.

Volunteer Housing Navigators 12:30pm2:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Downtown Library. See Jul 3.

Music at Skypark 2:30pm-6pm. Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road. This concert series benefiting the music programs in local public schools returns for its 10th summer season.

Nar-Anon Family Groups 6:30pm-8:00pm.

Ongoing Sundays. Sutter Hospital. See Jul 7.

First Open Rehearsal (Notorious) 7pm-9:30pm.

Civic Auditorium. Come to the Civic Auditorium to watch Cristi and the Festival Orchestra play the first notes of the 2019 season! Today’s rehearsal program: Nina YOUNG: Agnosco Veteris, Melody EOTVOS: The Saqqara Bird, Kristin KUSTER: When There Are Nine (without guest artists Roomful of Teeth and Jamie Barton) Twilight Adaptations Walk 7:30pm-9pm. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 7.

monday, july 29 Toddler Time 10am. Ongoing Mondays. Live Oak Library. See Jul 1.

Preschool Storytime 10am. Ongoing Mondays.

Garfield Park Library. See Jul 1.

Tech Talks: Storage and Backups 10:30am12pm. Scotts Valley Library. Covers storage strategies and ways to manage your files to keep your device running smoothly.

Ask Us: Downtown Outreach Worker Office Hours 1pm-3pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Library. See Jul 2.

Lego and Duplo Fun 1:30pm-3:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte Library. See Jul 2.

Solar Cars 2pm-4pm. Live Oak Library. Join us and make a solar-powered car. These are kit cars with a solar panel to power them. Most suitable for ages 8+, and adult help would be appreciated. Please register to ensure you get a model!

DIY Crafts 2:30pm-4pm. Ongoing Tuesdays.

Downtown Library. See Jul 2.

Chess Club 3:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Aptos Library. See Jul 2.

In the Works Orchestra Concert 5:30pm6:30pm. Civic Auditorium. You’ll find yourself at the very center of contemporary music-making with a special free concert featuring new works by three young composers conducted in rotation by six emerging conductors. Don’t miss the excitement when the creative sparks fly!

Grupo de apoyo femenino del superviviente 6pm-7:30pm. Martes en curso. En Espanol.

Monarch Services. Ver Jul 2.

Make Art Monday 11am-12pm. Ongoing Mondays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 1.

Birth Center Tour 6:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays.

Dominican Hospital. See Jul 2.

Weekly Jewish Baby Group 11am-12:30pm.

Ongoing Mondays. Temple Beth El. See Jul 1.

Divorced Fathers Network 7:30-8:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Aptos La Selva Fire Dept. See Jul 2.

Knitting 11:15am-1pm. Ongoing Mondays.

Live Oak Library. See Jul 1.

Baby Happy Hour at JuneBug’s Gym!!

12:15pm-1:15pm. Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. 3910 Portola Dr. Ste. 2 & 3 Pleasure Point-Santa Cruz. See Jul 1.

wednesday, july 31 All Together Now! 9am-11am, Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Family Resource Center.

See Jul 3.

ARM-in-ARM Cancer Support Group 12:30pm-2pm. Ongoing Mondays. WomenCARE Office. See Jul 1.

Latch Clinic 9am-11am. Ongoing Wednesdays.

Dominican Rehab Lactation office 610 Frederick St. See Jul 3.

Open Rehearsal (Contrasts) 2:30pm-5pm. Civic Auditorium. Today’s rehearsal program: Du YUN: Kraken, Jake HEGGIE: The Work at Hand (with Jamie Barton, mezzo and Inbal Segev, cello), Dan DEDIU: Levante

Coffee Talk and Crafts 9:30am-12:30pm. Big Basin State Park. See Jul 17.

Knitting in the Library 3pm-4:30pm. Ongoing Mondays. Scotts Valley Library. See Jul 1.

One-on-One Tech Tutoring 4pm-6pm. Ongoing Mondays. Downtown Library. See Jul 1.

Cuéntame un Cuento 5:30pm. Ongoing Mondays. Live Oak Library. See Jul 1.

tuesday, july 30 Toddler Time 10am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Branciforte Library. See Jul 1.

New Parents with Babies 3 Weeks to 4 Months 10am-11:30am. Ongoing Tuesdays. Sutter Room at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center.

See Jul 2.

Open Rehearsal (Contrasts) 10am-12:30pm.

Civic Auditorium. Today’s rehearsal program: Anna CLYNE: DANCE for cello and orchestra (with Inbal Segev, cello) Dan DEDIU: Levante Du YUN: Kraken Caroline SHAW: Entr’acte for string orchestra To see entire rehearsal schedule at once, or download a printable version in July, click here. Please note rehearsal schedule is subject to change.

Downtown Tuesdays 10am-10pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Downtown Santa Cruz. See Jul 2.

Dance for Parkinson’s 1pm. Ongoing Wednesdays except the first Wednesday of the month.

Motion Pacific Dance. See Jul 10.

Youth Writing Workshop 1pm-2:30pm. La Selva Beach Library. See Jul 10.

Stars of Poetry 1pm-3pm. Downtown Library.

See Jul 3.

Santa Cruz Farmers Market 1pm-5pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Cedar and Lincoln St. DIY Crafts 2pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays.

Scotts Valley Library. See Jul 2.

Nature Art with Sue 3pm-4pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 3.

Open Rehearsal (Conductor’s Workshop) 4pm6:30pm. Civic Auditorium. The culmination of the Conductors Workshop, the program features standard repertoire performed by the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra led in rotation by emerging conductors.

Wednesday Night Sailboat Races 5:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays through October. Santa Cruz Harbor, 135 5th Ave, Santa Cruz. See Jul 3.

Female Survivor Support Group 6pm-7:30pm.

Ongoing Wednesdays. Monarch Services. See Jul 3.

Long Train Runnin’: Capitola Summer Twilight Concerts 6pm-8pm. Esplanade Park, Capitola Village. See Jul 3.

Attention Magic Lovers! 7pm. Last Wednesday.

Club Room Antonelli Mobile Park 2655 Bromer St. Join our magician’s club! If you do magic or want to get started in this fun hobby, join us. Questions? Call Jim at 685-3829 Pinocchio: A Bot-Treemian Rhapsody 7:30pm.

Park Hall in Ben Lomond. See July 24.

The Wedding Singer: Free Movies on the Beach 9pm. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. See Jul 3.

Preschool Adventures 10am-11am. Ongoing Wednesdays. Sanctuary Exploration Center. See Jul 3.

Open Rehearsals (Notorious) 10:30am-12pm.

Civic Auditorium. Today’s rehearsal program: Kristin KUSTER: When There Are Nine (with Jamie Barton, mezzo and Roomful of Teeth, vocal ensemble) Melody EOTVOS: The Saqqara Bird To see entire rehearsal schedule at once, or download a printable version in July, click here. Please note rehearsal schedule is subject to change.

Triple P @ Together in the Park (drop-in playgroup) 10:30am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays.

Felton Covered Bridge Park, corner of Graham Hill Rd and Mt. Hermon Rd (across from Safeway). See Jul 3.

Mini Mint Mamas Meet Up 10:30am-12pm.

Ongoing Wednesdays. Mini Mint. See Jul 3.

Preschool Storytime 11am. Ongoing Wednesdays. Live Oak Library. See Jul 1.

One-on-One Tech Tutoring 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Aptos Library. See Jul 1.

What If Wednesday 11am-12pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Santa Cruz Children’s MOD. See Jul 3.

New Moms Support Group 11:30am-1pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. See Jul 3.

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