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Table of Contents

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Volume 24

No. 3

Cover Understanding Teenage Minds 4

Community News

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by Noel Smith

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Editorial by Lou Rose, Board President, Watsonville Wetlands Watch

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In Memoriam Local Sports

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Patrice Edwards

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publisher’s assistant Camisa Composti editor Noel Smith contributing writers Noel Smith, Lou Rose, Julie K Taurianen Mike Conrad, Josef Sekon, Kim Adamson, Zach Friend, Robert Francis, Tiffany Mitchener layout Michael Oppenheimer, Fani Nicheva graphic artists Fani Nicheva, Michael Oppenheimer production coordinator Bri Bruce advertising sales Don Beaumont, Judie Block, Sandra Bannister, Eric Mellor office coordinator Cathe Race distribution Bill Pooley, Camisa Composti

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Cover Story “Teenage Brain” from page 1

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Entire contents ©2015. All rights reserved.

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Insight Into the Teenage Brain: Risk vs. Reward Aptos High School Performing Arts Center 100 Mariner Way, Aptos

PHONE: (831) 688-7549 FAX: (831) 688-7551 GENERAL E-MAIL: info@cyber-times.com Patrice Edwards: patrice@cyber-times.com Publisher’s Assistant: assistant@cyber-times.com Editor: info@cyber-times.com Opinions/Letters: editorial@cyber-times.com Calendar Listings: www.tpgonlinedaily.com Graphics Department: graphics@cyber-times.com Billing Inquiries: cathe@cyber-times.com Classified Sales: sales@cyber-times.com Production: production@cyber-times.com CHECK OUT OUR WEB SITE AT: www.tpgonlinedaily.com distribution We at the Times Publishing Group, Inc. are dedicated to providing a voice for the individuals and organizations in our community while highlighting the outstanding accomplishments of our local businesses. We seek to promote healthy family values through our coverage of youth activities, school news, senior events, community groups and entertainment 4 / February 1st 2015 / Aptos Times

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Adriana Galvan

$10 Admission - Tickets available www. aptos.seatyourself.biz and at the door. Limited complimentary seating for Aptos HS and Dr. Galvan will present a student assembly talk at AHS and PCS on Thursday, 2/5/15 during the school day.

Community News

Elkhorn Slough Foundation Receives California’s Highest Environmental Honor Governor Brown Awards 2014 Environmental Leadership Award to ESF

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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) manages the 1,700-acre Reserve, providing 5 miles of public trails, education, research, and volunteer programs.

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Community News

Three Local Businesses Win CoolCalifornia Awards California small businesses recognized for implementing climate-smart strategies SACRAMENTO —

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2014 CoolCalifornia Small Business Award Winners Businesses of the Year:

Climate Leaders:

Awards will be presented to the winning businesses at a ceremony from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 12, 2015, at the Cal-EPA Building, 1001 I CoolCalifornia.org is an online resource providing all Californians with the information and tools they need to take climate action.

The website features money-saving actions, climate calculators, case studies and links to businesses, local government and youth gain the knowledge needed to take simple steps for a sustainable future. For more information, visit www.coolcalifornia.org.

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2015 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest

Community News

The Annual TPG, Inc Competition for Santa Cruz County Residents

By Noel Smith

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2015 Poetry Contest Rules

Please Read Carefully Open to Santa Cruz County residents only

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2014 Winners: Poetry Celebrating Over 30 Years of Marriage Capitola Soquel Times — Pamela MarThe 2015 Poetry Contest Prizes Aptos Times Scotts Valley Times —

Las Cafeteras Performs Friday, January 30, at the Henry J. Mello Center

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Community News

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Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County 1740 17th Avenue

Tutor and student Patricia Wright and Vilma Parra

Watsonville Volunteer Center 12 Carr Street

To learn more about the program visit www.scvolunteercenter.org. To RSVP for an orientation contact Genie Dee at 427-5077 or email literacy@scvolunteercenter.org.

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Lauren DeSmidt and Barbara Brett attendees of our training in Sept 2014 8 / February 1st 2015 / Aptos Times

Community Briefs

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This talk is at the Fitz Wetlands Educational Resource Center, at the top of the Pajaro Valley High School campus, 500 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville.

Admission is free but please reserve a seat at www.watsonvillewetlandswatch.org or by

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or kathy@watsonvillewetlandswatch.org.

Tickets: General Admission $9.99 Adults Order by Phone from the Civic Audito-

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Order Online: www.santacruztickets.com Sunday, Mar 1, 2 p.m. Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street minutes before concerts

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For more information visit: santacruz redwoods.org For your comments on the Santa Cruz Redwoods National Monument email: monument@santacruzredwoods.org

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Kaiser Permanente Arena, Santa Cruz

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Exploring the Mind-Body Connection

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Epicenter Cycling

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Dentistry for Animals

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Dr. Judy Force, DVM

Kumon Math & Reading Center Learning for the Long Run

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Community News

Dominican Awards Ten Local -

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Since the early 1990s, local community organizations have received more than $2 million in grants from Dominican Hospital to promote health and wellness in Santa Cruz County.

Community News

CYT Santa Cruz Presents Beauty and the Beast Performance February 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22

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Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is the largest national youth theater classes of drama, dance and voice for high quality, family friendly musicals

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with any church and people of all faiths are welcome. By employing quality teachers and directors, CYT teaches theater in a healthy environment while promoting qualities of commitment, With these goals in mind, CYT aims to develop character in kids, one stage at a time!

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Community News

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Founded in 1972, Second Harvest Food Bank was the first food bank in California and the second in the nation. Its stated mission is to end hunger and malnutrition by educating and involving the community. For every $1 dollar donated, they can provide four healthy meals. For more information: www.thefoodbank.org

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Community News

Steward Art Contest

O’Neill Sea Odyssey Announces Winners

1ST PLACE:

by Victoria Preciado, El Granada Elementary, Grade 5

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O’Neill Sea Odyssey was incorporated

unique ecology, navigation, and marine science learning experiences to regional students have participated in the three-hour, hands-on O’Neill catamaran in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and follow-up lessons in the Education Center at the Santa Cruz Harbor. The program is free to students with each participating class required to perform a community service project.

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Community News Community Dental Care Facilities Doors open for New Patients – Children and Adults

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Dientes is now accepting new pediatric and adult patients. To make an appointment

For more information, call the library

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Friday 12-4pm and Saturday 10am–2pm., or check out the library website at: porterml.org.

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In Memoriam May 22, 1933 ~ January 9, 2015 -

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Please make donations in her name to Grey Bears of Santa Cruz located at 2710

From Left: Patty Garrett, Jennie Donatini, Cathe Race, Gina O’Mara and Lisa Morgan 16 / February 1st 2015 / Aptos Times

Local Sports

Aptos High School Scoreboard

Aptos Girls Season

Soccer Aptos Girls Season Record (10-0-2, SCCAL 5-0-1) Coach Jessica Perkin Aptos Scoring:

SCCAL 3-4) Coach Stefan Hocum

Aptos Boys Season Record (3-9-0, SCCAL 1-4-0) Coach Brian Cronin Aptos Scoring:

Aptos Scoring:

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Basketball Coach Joseph Smith

Aptos Scoring:

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Teams can register online or download a registration form at www.sctriviachallenge.org Teams that register before Feb 12 will be entered

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Teams: General registration is $300 per team.

Cruz in Soquel.

Spectator tickets: $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Spectators are given pads and pencils so that they can play along while they cheer for the teams.

Tickets can be purchased in advance on the website or in-person at the Volunteer Center at 1740 17th Ave. in Santa Cruz.

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Delivery of submissions to the Capitola

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Editorial by Lou Rose, Board President, Watsonville Wetlands Watch

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It would be helpful to the Committee (but not required) if the artist would notify their intention to submit an artwork. For notices, and any questions about submissions and delivery details, please contact:

Featured Columnist

Staying Safe– No More Falls

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Featured Columnist

The Santa Cruz Symphony At The Mello: The Muse

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Featured Columnist

By Kim Adamson

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Featured Columnist

Moving Salad Bars to Schools

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Community News

A New Name but Same Great Santa Cruz Fundraiser SANTA CRUZ —

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SCAP is a community organization that provides compassionate services, support, and advocacy to people in Santa Cruz County living with HIV/AIDS. SCAP also works to decrease HIV transmission, eradicate stigma, and raise awareness of issues surrounding HIV/AIDS through education and prevention programs.

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Emerging Constituents

For more information on water quality, please visit our website at www.soquelcreekwater.org/water-quality or contact me at The District strives to provide safe, reliable, high-quality drinking water to our customers and the mid-county community.

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Community News

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For more about OTC Markets Group and OTCQX, visit www.otcmarkets.com and http:// www.otcmarkets.com/services/companies/ otcqx-banks/overview.

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Exhibit Runs Through February 27, with Reception on February 7 at 5:30 p.m. – Artist’s Lecture/ Film Screening February 11 at 7 p.m.

Aqui Estamos/We Are Here: California

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Mon/Tue, 7-9 p.m., Closed Weekends Cabrillo 1002, Aptos Reception: Saturday, February 7 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. ruary 11, 7 p.m. Rm. 1001 (lower campus)

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Community News

Big Creek Lumber Complementary Contractor College

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on the Central Coast for six generations. Big Creek has a long history of practicing superior and sustainable forest stewardship - growing, selectively harvesting and milling California on Big Creek Lumber, its products and lumber yards, visit big-creek.com

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The Grammy Awards

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For more information visit, big-creek. com and to register, visit: https://www.survey monkey.com/s/ContractorCollege Big Creek Lumber Company has been in family-owned lumber companies in the state.

The McCrary family has lived and worked

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1. A bunch, as in cookies 6. *Q-___, Grammywinning rapper from A Tribe Called Quest 9. *Yo-Yo Ma won for performing this composer’s Cello Suites 13. Luau greeting 14. Australian runner 15. Podium, pl.

16. Letter’s end 17. The lower this is the better 18. Unwilling 19. *_______ Center, Grammy Awards event host 21. *It’s shaped like an antique record player 23. Fool 24. Not quite an adult

As always, I appreciate hearing your thoughts. Please feel free to contact me at 454-2200.

25. Mother, sister or daughter 28. 1/168th of a week 30. Depart 35. *1983 Grammy winner, Men at ____ 37. “... the good ship and ____ was in peril,” according to Gordon Lightfoot 39. _____ firma 40. “Terrible” czar 41. Attached to the collar of a horse, pl.

43. Of a dark black 44. Foul smell 46. Typically passed down by word of mouth 47. Miscellaneous, abbr.

48. Used for spreading plaster or cement 50. Carl Zeiss’ product 52. Your, to Shakespeare 53. Carpenter’s groove 55. Do needlework 57. Measurement of acceleration

7. Mischief-maker 8. Rid of impurities 9. Real estate ____ 10. *_____ Levine of Grammy winning band, Maroon 5 11. C in NYC 12. “A likely story!”

15. It revolves around a star 20. Geologic period 22. Hi-___ 24. Trembling effect in music 25. *”Shake It Off” singer 26. A helicopter parent might do this

"7 27. Muse of love poetry 1. *”All About That 29. Eurasian mountain ____” range 2. Dismounted or 31. Do like bees climbed down 32. Path of #15 down 3. “Animal House” party 33. First-year undergrad garb 34. *Iggy Azalea’s hit 4. It starred Erik Estrada 36. *Best Rock Song at 5. Sabbath loaf ‘96 Grammy Awards, 6. Steeped beverages “You Oughta ____” 60. *”Frozen” song 64. Weeping queen of Greek mythology 65. *Grammy winner, rapper and actor, ___-T 67. D-Day beach 68. Cupid’s projectile 69. Sticky stuff 70. 16 seed over 1 seed, e.g.

71. William McKinley High School ____ club 72. ‘90s rock band “4 ___ Blondes” 73. Little ones

38. *Grammy in ‘75 for Best Original Score, “The Way We ____” 42. Is it really that common?

45. Made a new picture 49. French lake 51. Take the first steps 54. Condescend 56. “Diary of a _____ Kid” 57. *Pharrell Williams’ album 58. “Watch out!” in golf 59. Double-reed instrument 60. *Grammy winning group, Kings of ____ 61. Homework to a student 62. Clarified butter 63. Feed bag contents 64. Old horse 66. Dove’s sound © Statepoint Media

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The Book Bag

By Robert Francis

The Empty Throne

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Die Again

By Tess Gerritsen Ballantine. $27

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Winter at the Door

Flesh and Blood

By Sarah Graves

By Patricia Cornwell

Mean Streak

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Community Calendar

Aptos Chamber of Commerce

First Tuesdays each month

Tail Wagging World

Daily

Advocates for Children

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Tuesday of month (for location details contact Danielle at

4 -7 p.m., Capitola Mall

Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market

First Tuesdays and Third Wednesdays each month

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos

Business Showcase

Meetings daily. See our website for 5:30-7 p.m., third Wednesday of a current list of meeting times and For a schedule and more locations: www.santacruzoa.org Freedom Blvd. Watsonville information, go to www.coda.org Weekdays or e-mail gratefulcoda@gmail.com

9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community To register to one of the meeting and for directions, please call

Third Thursday each month

Church Bible Study/Worship

Second Wednesdays

9:45am: Bible Study; 11:00: Worship, First Baptist Church

Friends of Scotts Valley Library

Monday: 2:00 - 3:30pm Wednesday: 5:30 – 7:00pm Conference Room at Elena Baskin/ Live Oak Senior Center, 1777-A Capitola Road, Santa Cruz.

Tuesday February 24 Dining for History at ‘The Hideout’

7:00pm, Firehouse on Soquel Dr.

Ext. 102, or email Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org

Santa Cruz/ Monterey Bay Branch ADHD Support Group Meetings on Soquel Dr.

Second Tuesdays each month

In the old Ma Maison Restaurant, First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., 9051 Soquel Drive, Aptos in Watsonville

Any Questions, contact Judy

Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays Facilitated by Francie in Capitola Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m.

Tuesdays in Watsonville First 5/Triple P Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m. in Santa Cruz Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m. in Aptos

Meal Solution Mondays munity Markets, 1210 41st Ave. Capitola (Also down town and at West side stores)

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Friends of Lesbians and Gays)

Meeting Schedule for the SCWD2 Task Force

7:00pm-9:00pm, 900 High St. First 7:00pm, Soquel Creek Water Congregational Church of Santa Cruz Dr. Soquel

12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley.

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WomenCARE Support Group

12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel,

Dated Events Friday February 6

Fridays

First Friday Art Tour

Scotts Valley

Thursdays

e-mail charleswhitt@att.net for more information.

Hoffman’s for Second Harvest

Park in lower lot and walk up driveway and turn right at the sign. meetings at www.nar-anon.org

Clutterers Anonymous Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz.

Saturday February 14

B12 Fridays For a meeting near you call sanity@aol.com Visit www.naranoncalifornia.org/ norcal/meetings for more info.

Santa Cruz County Cycling Club

Tuesdays, Thursdays Hula’s is open from lunch Tuesday – thru Saturdays

Sunday from 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., dinner nightly from 4:30 p.m. – close, and happy hour Tuesday – Sunday 7:00pm, 920 41st Ave. Suite B, Santa Cruz (next to Family Cycling Center) information go to www.hulastiki.com

First and Third Fridays

Friday Shakespeare Club (Take off pounds sensibly)

G 335-3510.

9:00am-12:30pm, 2045 40th Ave. Clares St. Capitola

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Literature Study

1:00–2:00 p.m., Louden Nelson Community Center, Room 5, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz

10:20 to 12:30 p.m., Lounge of the First Congregational Church, 900 High St. Santa Cruz

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Veterans of Foreign Wars For more info. visit both oceangatezen.org and facebook.

Romance in the Redwoods

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Visit www.scwd2desal.org for more info.

12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course.

Aptos Noon Toastmasters

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

Road, Scotts Valley in the Bison Center and The Camp Recover Center

Rotary Club Meeting Drop-ins welcome. For more

Featured recipes are posted on the New Leaf Community blog at www. newleafcommunity.com.

Aptos Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10110

295-1939

PFLAG

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Contact suzie@suzielundgren.com

Fourth Thursdays each month

Dominion Ct., Aptos

Speak for Success

MovementR

information.

Church, 5000 Granite Creek Rd. Scotts Valley. For more information, Third Wednesdays visit http://hirewire.org

Must Register by January 20th in Wednesdays order to participate. Contact First 5 Toastmasters:

Mondays

Science Sunday

Second and Fourth Wednesdays Aptos

Alzheimers Support Groups

Announcements

Sundays

email sylvialee2@sbcglobal.net

Second and Fourth Mondays First and Third Wednesdays

Get Fit in with the Aptos Chamber

www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org

Third Sunday of Every Month

Advocates for Children

Thursday February 26

Cabrillo Host Lions Club

Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.).

Ongoing Events

February Breakfast Meeting

Second and Fourth Thursdays 7:00pm at the Cabrillo Community Center, Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd.

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Thursday February 19

First Wednesday each month

#50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos

Saturdays

More info: www.thatsmypark.org

Tuesday February 24

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Announcements Volunteers Needed for the Monterey Symphony

Arts and Entertainment

For more information, contact Sue

Saturday February 14

7:00pm, German-American Hall Santa Cruz, 230 Plymouth

Downtown Santa Cruz Last Thursdays each month

Tuesdays

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9:00am-4:00pm, Lincoln St.

Monthly Argentine Tango at Star

More info: www.thatsmypark.org

Saturday February 14 Romance in the Redwoods

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Peninsula Banjo Band 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose

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4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante,

150 Jewell St.

Wednesdays

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Natural Bridges Migration Festival

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Second Sundays Each Month

Ongoing Events

Your February Horoscope

Dated Events

Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more 239-2247.

More info: www.thatsmypark.org

Saturday February 21 Santa Cruz Clam Chowder

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First Fridays each month

Rock For Science

First Friday Art Tour

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Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking

www.beachboardwalk.com/ clamchowder

information about booking the band tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org

Thursdays

Lucky Steppers Modern 230 Plymouth St. Santa Cruz

Saturday February 21 Sunday February 22 in a First Friday art tour, visit galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.)

Second Fridays each month

Saturday February 7 Early Music Treasures

Pajaro Valley Quilt Association Show

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Big Band Dance

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