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Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28
Thirty juried artisans will display their hand-made items. See hand-carved wood, quilts, knitted goods, jewelry, ceramics, handmade greeting cards, fresh flower arrangements, succulents, honey and herbs.
Enjoy baked goods as you listen to Jesse Martinez sing.
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This art fair was quietly held for many years as an in-house Christmas sale for the convenience of doctors and nurses. Now that the secret is out, the sale has gotten bigger and gone public.
Buy hand-crafted items to fill your Christmas list. Maybe you’ll see something for yourself that’s really special that you just can’t live without.
Raffle tickets for featured artwork will be sold at $5 each. Profits go to Silver Circle, a lively seniors group focused on exercise and good health. For info about Senior Circle, contact Sonia Westphal at keson1comcast.net
Friday December 2 Saturday December 3
HERITAGE HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
Noon-9 p.m., Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation invites you to the 45th Annual Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair.
The Harvest, Crosetti, and Fine Art buildings at the Fairgrounds will once again be filled with great handmade crafts and gift ideas for this holiday.
At 5 p.m., when the Holiday Lights come alive, there will be a walk through. Enjoy both events for the same admission price. Admission is $6 per person, children 6 and under free!
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR & TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
1-5 p.m., Aptos Village Green (in front of New Leaf Community Market) Join us for a free family-friendly holiday celebration at Aptos Village.
Enjoy a visit from Santa Claus, the lighting of the village Christmas tree, music, gifts for sale from local craft vendors, hot chocolate and more! It’s free. Potential vendors should call the Aptos Chamber of Commerce for information: 831-688-1467.
Saturday December 3 Sunday December 4
HOW TO COMBAT FLU & COLDS
6-7:30 p.m., 2121 41st Ave, Suite 102, Capitola American Institute of Medical Massage is giving a free seminar at 2121 41st Ave, Suite 102, on how to combat the cold and flu season.
Alla Mia, a certified Massage Therapist and founder of the institute, will give a demonstration on sinusitis and share ideas on how to stay healthy and prevent get-ting worse if you become symptomatic.
Register in advance to attend by emailing aimmhigh11@gmail.com or calling 831-291-1025. www.institutemedicalmassage.com
Thursday December 8
WINTER CHORAL CONCERT
2 p.m., Aptos High School, 100 Mariner Way Aptos High School will present “Sounds of the Season” Winter Choral Concert at the school, featuring three choirs plus “sensational” soloists.
Holly Ota will direct this festive event, with talented Second Harvest Holiday Food & Fund Drive accompanist Marina Thomas, who immigrated from Ukraine 8 years ago. Selections will feature Christmas, Hanukkah and winter, plus two songs on unity and integrity, which Ota says have always been December concert themes. A new instrumentalist will perform, playing drums, clarinet and saxophone. Dr. Kelly Corbin, from southern California, is Valencia Elementary’s new music teacher. General admission is $8; students $5, with tickets sold at the door and seating 30 minutes be-fore the concert.
APTOS CHAMBER BREAKFAST
7:30-9 a.m., Seacliff Inn, 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos Dr. Brant Robertson, astrophysicist and UC Santa Cruz faculty member working with the James Webb Space Telescope team, will speak to the Aptos Chamber of Commerce Breakfast at Seacliff Inn. Make your reservations at 831-688-1467. Price: $25 members, $30 general, $35 at the door.
Saturday, December 10 APTOS WINE WANDER
1-4 p.m., Aptos Village Spend time in the heart of Aptos Village for an afternoon of wine tasting. Discover local Santa Cruz Mountains wineries, while strolling through Aptos Village businesses. Tickets are $45 at https://winesofthesantacruzmountains.com/ events/2022aptosww/ after Nov. 15 and $50 at the door.
SANTA CRUZ DANCE GUILD’S NUTCRACKER
1 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Cabrillo’s Crocker Theater, 6500 Lower Perimeter Road, Aptos Join us for our annual Santa Cruz Nutcracker performance! Featuring dancers from all ages and backgrounds, we’ve come together to offer you this spectacular show.
Many members of our beloved staff, including Studio Director Shannon Chipman and ballet teacher Vicki Bergland, performed in the original Santa Cruz Nutcracker Production. Even more, they continue to dance and teach to this day.
Invite in the holiday spirit and come enjoy Tchaikovsky’s iconic score with our talented dancers, right in Cabrillo’s Crocker Theater. Visit https://www.cabrillo.edu/vapa/ticket-info/ for tickets
Thursday December 29
HABARI GANI! HONORING KWANZAA
6 – 8 p.m., Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz Curated by Santa Cruz Black Health Matters Initiative, this community at the Museum of Art & History honors the annual celebration of Kwanzaa.
Since 1966, Kwanzaa has been recognized amongst the winter holiday classics. However, many lack understanding of its significance and practice.
Habari Gani! welcomes the community for: Kinara lighting ceremony, traditional dance, music, and a gift-giving ceremony.
Featuring a pop-up by black-owned bookstore, BlknPrint, plus a Kwanzaa market. 10% of sales will be donated to the Santa Cruz Ofrenda. n
Kickoff Rally Mix, mingle, and hear guest speakers explain the importance and urgency of providing nourishing food for our neighbors in need.
Thursday, November 10 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Aptos Village Green, next to New Leaf Market www.tpgonlinedaily.com Aptos Times / December 1st 2022 / 29
Holiday Food & Fund Drive 100% of all funds raised during the Holiday Food & Fund Drive secure food that is distributed to our Santa Cruz County neighbors in need. Together we can provide 4 healthy meals for $1!
Scan for more RSVP required to attend. information or Scan QR Code or visit
to donate. thefoodbank.org/kickoff22
Together we can provide
Look for our blue barrels! 100% of all funds raised during the Holiday Food & Fund Drive secure food that is distributed to our 4 healthy meals for $1! Look for our blue barrels! Santa Cruz County neighbors in need. Together we can provide 4 healthy meals for $1!
