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contents 2015 HOLIDAY CALENDAR GIFTING YOURSELF The Benefits of Shopping Local HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS for the Entire Family A HISTORY OF HANUKKAH The GIFT of MUSIC PRACTICED PRECISION Nutcracker Dancer Maya Colehower

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LOCAL RESTAURANTS Offer International Flavor

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MAKE HOLIDAY MEALS Smooth & Special

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HOLIDAY RECIPES Pork Tenderloin Hot Apple Cider Fig & Bourbon Pecan Pie

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The GIFT of GIVING List of Local Charities SANTA CRUZ FOODIES DINING OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

TIPS to GIVE Unique, Meaningful Gifts HANDMADE HOLIDAY GIFTS SAFE & HAPPY PETS for the Holidays HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS for Your Pets

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2015 holiday CALENDAR ONGOING EVENTS November 22 - December 25 Capitola Village FREE 3-Hour Holiday Parking The holidays will be happy for Capitola Village shoppers. The parking meters will be bagged.

Come on down and take a stroll, do some shopping, have a bite to eat and enjoy the old-fashioned holiday charm of Capitola Village. Free parking– what a nice gift! Happy Holidays!

November 7 - December 24 Visit Santa at the Capitola Mall!

SANTA HOURS: November 7 - December 11: s -/. 3!4 PM (Break: 3-4 pm) s 35. AM PM "REAK PM PM November 26 (Thanksgiving): Closed December 12-23 s -/. 35. AM PM "REAK PM December 24 s 4(52 AM PM "REAK PM PET PHOTOS: We’ve reserved these special times for your furry friends to visit Santa!* November PM

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December 7 PM December 14: PM *Cats and dogs only. Please be sure to have your pet on a leash or in a pet carrier.

November 27 - 29 & December 5 - 6, 12 – 13 Holiday Tree Walk Get in the holiday spirit by bringing family and friends to ride Roaring Camp’s daytime STEAM TRAIN TO "EAR -OUNTAIN At the summit, guests may sip hot cider and delight in viewing a tree-lined walk of beautifully decorated holiday trees. Trees are provided by Patchen California Christmas Tree Farm, Los Gatos. To add to the festive spirit and bring hope to families in need, visitors may bring a new and unwrapped toy to Roaring Camp’s depot to benefit Santa Cruz County’s Toys for Tots campaign.

November 27 & 28; December 5-6, 12-13, 18-23 Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train Starting from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk ride a beautifully lit holiday train through the streets of Santa Cruz as

you sip hot-spiced cider, sing carols and meet Santa Claus. Train does not travel to Roaring Camp, Felton.

Ticket includes choice of one activity at Neptune’s Kingdom.

Reservations requested. For tickets contact Roaring Camp AT OR WWW roaringcamp.com December 4-6 Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds &RIDAY $ECEMBER .OON p.m. , Saturday and Sunday $ECEMBER .OON n PM Crafts, gifts, antiques and collectables, food court, toy trains, visit Santa and free carousel rides. Great family FUN #ALL FOR MORE INFO

December 4-6, 11-13 Christmas Crafts Boutique, Buffet, and Concert &RI 3AT P M 3UNDAY A M n P M AT THE -OUNT (ERMON #HRISTIAN Conference Center Come and enjoy a cup of coffee or hot cider as you peruse gifts for your friends and family. You’ll find

decorations for your own home and of course that one thing that you can’t put down.

Proceeds from the sale benefit -OUNT (ERMON S #AMPERSHIP Fund, to provide scholarships for those who attend camps and conferences. Fee for buffet/concert, tickets REQUIRED #ALL FOR TIMES

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DATED EVENTS November 28 Santa Comes to Capitola Noon at the Capitola Beach Ho‌ Ho‌ Ho‌ Santa Claus is coming to town. Surfin’ 3ANTA THAT IS 3ANTA HIS Reindeer will canoe into #APITOLA -AIN "EACH "E sure to bring your camera to capture Santa’s waveriding arrival. Once Santa has toweled off, he’ll settle in his beach chair to hear holiday wishes and have a nice visit with all the children. Call the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce for more INFORMATION AT December 5 Scotts Valley Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Lights Festival n P M 3COTTS 6ALLEY

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#OMMUNITY #ENTER +INGS Village Rd. Scotts Valley Join us for the Scotts Valley Tree Lighting Ceremony!

-USIC AND FUN STARTS AT P M

as we welcome Santa, and enjoy food and games. &2%% CALL OR VISIT www.scottsvalleychamber. com.

December 5 Lighted Boat Parade P M RAIN OR SHINE AT Santa Cruz Harbor, Santa Cruz.

Sponsored by the Santa Cruz Yacht Club and including a canned food drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank, the Lighted Boat Parade FEATURES BEAUTIFULLY decorated power and sailboats parading through the Santa Cruz Harbor. Charter boats available. This is a family event with hot drinks and snacks

available at various locations through the south harbor. Visit http://www.scyc.org or call FOR MORE INFORMATION December 5 (If it rains - Dec 12) Aptos Village Holiday Tree Lighting P M $ARK !PTOS 6ILLAGE Tree Join us for our Annual Holiday #RAFT &AIR 4REE ,IGHTING AT the Aptos Village Tree! There will be local vendors, hot chocolate, Christmas Carols, and a special visit from Santa!

Bring the whole family down and help us decorate the tree.

Free event.

December 6 Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade A M .OON AT 0ACIlC !VE

downtown Santa Cruz.

Join in the fun as floats, marching bands, horses, classic cars, 3ANTA DOWNTOWN S 'RAND -ARSHAL GO DOWN 0ACIlC !VE $ON T forget to bring your canned food for the many bins Second Harvest will have along the parade route. Donate and help fulfill a great need in the community while celebrating the holiday season with the many spectacular parade participants. For more information visit www.downtownsantacruz.com December 6 Gingerbread House Event at Seascape Beach Resort PM n PM 3ANTA -RS #LAUS *ACKIE &ROST 3ANTA S %LF AND OTHER BELOVED holiday characters will be entertaining the children tableside.

Guests will enjoy afternoon snacks, eggnog, and hot chocolate and sparkling cider. The Gingerbread House kits are specially baked and pre-constructed. There is a candy bar that includes a wide variety of sweets to decorate each house. Seascape’s Chef will be on hand to offer a demonstration. Please bring the donation of a wrapped toy benefiting Toys for Tots. Toys for Tots requests that toys are to be new and unwrapped. Please, no guns or toys of aggression, and for health reasons Toys for Tots cannot accept unpacked stuffed animals. Reservations are REQUIRED BY $ECEMBER ST AND CAN MADE BY CALLING 3EASCAPE "EACH 2ESORT AT 4HE COST IS FOR ONE Gingerbread House kit for up to four guests. Each additional HOUSE KIT IS

December 4, 5, & 6 Children Under Five FREE!

The Santa Cruz County Fair Heritage Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. The main purpose of our foundation is to provide a way for the community to fund improvements to our fairgrounds.

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December 13 Jingle Shells Art & Crafts Festival .OON n P M AT 3EYMOUR -ARINE Discovery Center. The festival features ocean-themed gifts and books while proceeds directly support MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATION -EET artists and authors, shop for unique holiday gifts, enjoy live music, free gift wrapping, children’s activities, and explore Seymour Center exhibits, aquarium, and touch tanks.

For more information, visit http:// seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/.

December 31 Seascape Beach Resort New Year’s Eve Party PM AM PER PERSON GRATUITY INCLUDED Enjoy a lavish dinner and dessert buffet, followed by dancing with live music by The Alison Sharino Band, a midnight CHAMPAGNE TOAST -UST BE OR OLDER

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GIFTING YOURSELF

by Michael Olson "OARD -EMBER 4HINK ,OCAL First, County of Santa Cruz

“I don’t believe there is anything special about local! Sell me!”

Happy Holidays! No, really, happy holidays! And here is one way you can make your holidays really truly happy: Give gifts of yourself!

It’s easy! All you have to do is shop the locallyowned businesses of Think Local First County of Santa Cruz, because those businesses are the core of the local economy that supports you, your family, friends and community.

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Okay. Here are a few reasons why gift shopping at locally-owned businesses this holiday season will make your gift giving special and you truly happy: First, and foremost, your locally-owned business community really is you. It is your friends and neighbors– the owners and employees of those businesses– who place their time and talent at risk to keep your local economy thriving. They are the glue that holds us all together by working with local service organizations to help those in need, by sitting on government committees to decide how to manage our resources, and by supporting the athletic

activities of our young. This community cannot be purchased at big box store.

Therefore, when you give gifts purchased from locally-owned businesses, you are really giving the gift of community, and that truly is a very special gift!

Second, more of the money you spend at locally owned businesses stays within the community, so you can spend it again, and again and again.

To demonstrate the efficacy of this principle, Think Local First conducted A MONTH LONG h'REAT -ONEY 2ACEv IN WHICH lVE CHECKS FROM lVE LOCAL financial institutions were handed out via a drawing to five members of the locally-owned business community. Each 'REAT -ONEY 2ACE CHECK HOLDER WAS TASKED WITH SPENDING THEIR CHECK AT another locally-owned business, which THEN WAS ASKED TO SPEND THEIR CHECK at another locally-owned business, and so on through the month. At the end of this DAY 'REAT -ONEY 2ACE THE lVE CHECKS HAD GENERATED IN LOCAL business.

If you pause, for just a moment, to consider how much local business the five 'REAT -ONEY 2ACE CHECKS WOULD have generated had they been spent at a big box store, you will realize just how special are gifts purchased from locallyowned businesses.

Third, locally-owned businesses, by virtue of the individuals who own and operate them, promote a community that is by nature colorful, diverse, and unique. Though we who have lived long in Santa Cruz County find it easy to accept the colorful character of our community as being the norm, it is really only our norm. To see what those outside of our community see as the norm, visit one of the many small cities throughout the land in which a big box store has supplanted all the family-owned businesses. In those cities the norm is too often boarded up storefronts, a giant parking lot, and the cold, harsh fluorescent lighting of h/N 3ALE "UY .OW v 7HEN YOU WALK down a street in Santa Cruz County, you walk in a very special place, one made so largely by the number of our independent businesses. Therefore when you give a gift from your locallyowned business community, you help maintain a community that attracts visitors from throughout the world, and that is very special.

“That’s all very nice. But I can buy gifts for less money at the big box store!�

-AYBE -AYBE NOT As host of over a thousand editions of the Food Chain Radio program, which is

syndicated to a national audience out of KSCO Santa Cruz and archived at www. metrofarm.com, I have come to the conclusion there are three fundamental truths I willingly defend regarding hWHAT S EATING WHAT v AND WITH TONGUE in cheek and literary license in hand, call THEM h,AWS OF THE &OOD #HAIN v -Y Third Law of the Food Chain: Cheap food isn’t!

We are often told how fortunate we are to live in a land where food is so cheap.

I stand in opposition to this assertion.

Food is made cheap by substituting vital nutrients with superfluous calories, and by subsidizing the true cost of production. Thus the cheap food promised is really the expensive food delivered.

I believe the same is true with the cheap foreign-made goods for sale at the Big "OX STORE S h/N 3ALE "UY .OW v 4HOSE cheap goods were made possible at the expense of our being able to make them for ourselves, and thus we now borrow trillions from our children to buy them, and that, fellow shoppers, is very expensive indeed! $ECEMBER IS ALWAYS 3HOP ,OCAL -ONTH IN 3ANTA #RUZ #OUNTY -AKE YOUR GIFTING TRULY special by shopping first at the shop’s that carry the Think Local First logo. You will be truly happy!

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PH zeldasatthebeach.com Zelda’s on the Beach is located in the quaint Capitola Village. We offer indoor as well as outdoor seating on the only beach front deck in Capitola. :ELDA S IS OPEN DAYS A WEEK SERVING BREAKFAST LUNCH AND DINNER #OME visit on Saturday and Sunday for our fabulous brunch menu!

CHEFWORKS 0ACIlC !VENUE 3ANTA #RUZ #! ph: ( www.chefworks-santacruz.com Everything one needs for kitchen and tabletop in one place. We have carefully selected gourmet food items, many of them sourced locally and regionally. Our staff members are accomplished home chefs who can make helpful suggestions about recipes, gifts, and more.

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holiday GIFT IDEAS BACK NINE GRILL & BAR (IGHWAY \ 3ANTA #RUZ #! ph: info@backninegrill.com www.backninegrill.com "ACK .INE 'RILL "AR OFFERS CASUAL DINING IN A STYLISH ATMOSPHERE 7E offer banquet space for your special event or party!

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-ADE FROM RECYCLED lBERS THIS HOODIE IS SURE TO KEEP YOU WARM this winter on your trip along the Golden Road. Don’t miss the winter issue of Santa Cruz Style magazine with the Grateful Dead featured on the cover and a tour of their archives inside.

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CAPITOLA SIGNATURE GALLERY 3AN *OSE !VENUE Capitola, CA ph: www.kinkadecapitola.com

Enjoy a cup of your favorite hot beverage in a beautiful Thomas Kinkade coffee mug. Each mug is artfully wrapped with one of his most popular images. Whether for you or as a gift, these mugs will make a great impression! In pairs or in sets, our frameless gallery wraps are perfect FOR ANY SPACE 4HE X CANVAS WRAPS ARE CRAFTED WITH OUR PREMIUM CANVAS REPRODUCTION TECHNIQUES AND HAND WRAPPED AROUND A DEEP INCH hardwood stretcher bar. Hung as an ensemble or by itself, this frame-less presentation gives you a versatile way to display art in your home.

DELUXE FOODS 2IO $EL -AR "LVD \ !PTOS #! ph: Deluxe Foods of Aptos is a service oriented, family owned grocery store dedicated to providing you and your family with the very best products: Organic grass fed beef, fine wines and world class beers, a full service bakery, gourmet deli, amazing cheese, fresh, house made sushi, gluten free meals and the tastiest fresh produce available! Visit our in-store Peet’s #OFFEE +IOSK OPEN -ONDAY THROUGH &RIDAY AM TO PM WEEKENDS FROM AM TO PM

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SHOP & DINE Capitola St. John’s Helpful Shop THRIFT STORE

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holiday GIFT IDEAS LENZ ARTS

2IVER 3T \ 3ANTA #RUZ #! ph: www.lenzarts.com 3ERVING YOU FOR OVER YEARS ,ENZ !RTS OFFERS THE LARGEST SELECTION OF fine art supplies and the oldest custom frame shop on the Central Coast. $ESCRIBED AS hONE OF THE LAST REAL ART STORES ON THE 7EST #OAST v PEOPLE drive for hours to take advantage of our selection of materials. From the finger-painting toddler to the professional gallery artist, we’ve got you covered!

MOUNTAIN FEED & FARM SUPPLY (IGHWAY \ "EN ,OMOND #! ph: www.mountainfeed.com We proudly carry all the items necessary for making the best homebrew from the comfort of your backyard or garage. Whether you like fruit wines, IPAs, grappa or golden ales, you can be sure we have the best equipment and necessary ingredients to get you started on your first homebrew recipe.

Want some expert advice before you get started? Get inspired by our monthly journal, where you’ll find our most recent recipes, expert articles and homesteading adventures.

CORRALITOS FEED & PET SUPPLIES " &REEDOM "LVD \ 7ATSONVILLE #! ph: www.corralitosfeed.com Exceptional customer service in the retail business has always been a strong family value at Corralitos Feed and Pet Supplies. At Corralitos Feed we specialize in pet and livestock nutrition. Our store offers a wide variety of natural pet foods. We also carry everything you need to keep your pet healthy and happy. Visit the store to check out our great selection of boots AND WESTERN WEAR AS WELL (APPY (OLIDAYS !ND THANKS FOR A GREAT years!

VILLAGE MOUSE #APITOLA !VE #APITOLA #! ph: www.thevillagemouse.com Stop by and visit our spacious retail store to discover your next great COLLECTIBLE lND 7E VE BEEN OPEN FOR OVER YEARS AND HAVE GROWN FROM a small business with mostly hand-crafted gift items in stock, to a full collectible shop. We carry all of your favorite items, from home decor and sports swag to Disney accessories and Vera Bradley designs.

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MARK AREIAS JEWELERS ph: !PTOS #ENTER ph: #ARMEL BY THE 3EA www.areiasjewelers.com -ARK !REIAS *EWELERS CUSTOMERS KNOW THAT WE OFFER EXTRAORDINARY customer service, unique custom designs, and on-site hand fabrication. We have wonderfully talented goldsmiths who will translate your visions into REALITY %VERY CUSTOMER EVEN THE ONES THAT ARE hJUST LOOKING v ARE VALUED and welcomed. In addition to our bridal department, we have antique and estate jewelry, precious colored stones, and on-site watch and jewelry repairs and cleaning.

PACIFIC COFFEE ROASTING CO. 3OQUEL $R Aptos, CA coffee@got.net (OURS -ONDAY 3ATURDAY AM PM 3UNDAY AM PM Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas day Pacific Coffee Roasting Co has something for the whole family, Take a break from all the Holiday hustle and enjoy a hot Coffee, cocoa or spiced cider. We offer a nice selection of healthy snacks, holiday cookies, and more.

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A History of Hanukkah A

t Hanukkah, we commemorate THE VICTORY OF THE -ACCABEES over the Greek/Syrian forces of +ING !NTIOCHUS IN THE YEAR " # % That regime, those oppressors, sought to impose paganism on the Jewish people. They tried to convince other Jews through all sorts of means the value of paganism over the Bible, over Judaism. They put a pagan idol, Zeus, in the Temple, and they forced Jews to EAT NON KOSHER FOOD -ANY *EWS TRIED to accommodate to this culture that had been forced on them.

There was a group of people who decided they wanted their old ways back.

4HIS GROUP CALLED THE -ACCABEES LED BY A MAN NAMED -ATTATHIAS AND HIS BROTHERS

revolted against these Hellenistic AUTHORITIES !ND BY THE TH DAY OF THE month of Kislev — the Jewish calendar is a lunar calendar, but usually this date falls during December — they regained control over the Temple, cleansed it from the defilement, and rededicated it. And that’s what Hanukkah means—rededication.

When they regained the Temple and took out all the impurities and idols, they wanted to celebrate but realized there was only enough oil to keep the flame burning for one day. It would take eight days to get more oil. They knew they did

not have enough. They went ahead and lit the flame anyway. They trusted in God, and a miracle occurred — the lamp that was only to last for one day stayed lit for eight days until the new oil came in. This is how Hanukkah became the “festival of LIGHTS v During Hanukkah, we light the menorah — one candle each night representing the miracle of that day, so that by the end of the eight-day holiday we have eight candles lit. We place the menorah by a window so that people can see the miracle that happened here. There is also a custom of giving gifts, especially to children.

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he holiday season brings familiar faces, food and traditions that we love and cherish. For many people, music is also an integral part of our holiday experience.

Sharing music with those we love does not have to end after the decorations come down; the Santa Cruz Symphony offers a special musical gift package for the holidays. This package includes three phenomenal concerts SPREAD BETWEEN *ANUARY AND -AY FEATURING MUSIC BY 'RIEG -AHLER "ACH 3TRAUSS ))

Gruber, Salonen and Beethoven, including Beethoven’s epic masterpiece, Symphony Number 9 with the Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus.

The Symphony’s new maestro, Daniel Stewart, is on fire, and critics and audiences alike have been raving about the Symphony’s performance under his baton. You need not travel to San Francisco to experience high quality symphonic music. The Santa Cruz Symphony offers top-notch performances right here in Santa Cruz at the Civic Auditorium and IN 7ATSONVILLE AT THE -ELLO #ENTER Sharing live, classical music is unlike traditional gifts, in that its influence extends far beyond THE SEASON -USIC REACHES US ON A DEEPER level. The experience changes the way we feel, think and see the world around us. It feeds the joy and creativity inside us all, whether we are musicians ourselves, or simply lovers of good music. Consider breaking the

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mold with your holiday shopping and give a gift to your loved ones that will truly inspire and uplift them—the gift of music! /N *ANUARY AND

THE 3YMPHONY WILL feature a concert completely devoted to one MONUMENTAL WORKˆ-AHLER S IMPRESSIVE First Symphony.

4HE 3YMPHONY S -ARCH AND

program has a decidedly Austrian timbre. It begins with Bach’s splendid Fifth Brandenburg Concerto. Next, the Symphony performs Rosen aus dem Sßden, a charming waltz composed by Strauss and arranged by Shoenberg. The program concludes with a provocative and wildly entertaining piece by one of Austria’s greatest living composers— Frankenstein!! by H.K. Gruber, who will join the orchestra for the performance as chansonnier. &OR THE SEASON lNALE ON -AY AND

the Symphony partners with the Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus and guest vocal soloists to perform what is widely regarded as the greatest and most popular piece of classical music ever composed—Beethoven’s transcendent, Ninth Symphony. Preceding this great work is NYX, an innovative and colorful new composition by one of the hottest composers and conductors in classical music today, Esa-Pekka Salonen.

-AESTRO $ANIEL 3TEWART NOW COMPLETING HIS second season with the Santa Cruz Symphony, says he is “excited to showcase this orchestra’s unique spirit with a dynamic cross-section of masterpieces—old and new—that take us on a MUSICAL JOURNEY FROM "ACH TO 3ALONEN v Photos: Stefan Cohen

2015-2016 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SYMPHONY GIFT OF MUSIC PROGRAM CONCERT III Å« +"/6"3: 'RIEG \ 0EER 'YNT 3UITE .O -AHLER \ 3YMPHONY .O

CONCERT IV ū ."3$) "ACH \ "RANDENBURG #ONCERTO .O Strauss / Shoenberg | Rosen aus dem Süden Gruber | Frankenstein!!

HK Gruber, chansonnier

CONCERT V Å« .": Salonen | NYX "EETHOVEN \ 3YMPHONY .O

Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus | Vocal soloists TBA

SEASON SPONSORS: 4HE 3EASON IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY $OROTHY 7ISE 2OWLAND 0AT 2EBELE AND THE Santa Cruz Symphony League.

2015-16 GIFT OF MUSIC PACKAGE: h'IFT OF -USICv THREE

concert packages are available through the Symphony Office. #ALL EXTENSION TO SUBSCRIBE TODAY

SINGLE TICKETS: Single tickets available through Santa #RUZ 4ICKETS THE #IVIC "OX /FlCE AT OR ONLINE AT SantaCruzTickets.com. $*7*$ "6%*503*6. #HURCH 3TREET 3ANTA #RUZ "OX OFlCE OPENS MINUTES BEFORE CONCERTS (OURS 4UESDAYn &RIDAY n 0- AND 3ATURDAY !-n 0- !LL SINGLE tickets subject to taxes and service charges. .&--0 $&/5&3 n % "EACH 3TREET 7ATSONVILLE "OX OFlCE IS OPEN MINUTES BEFORE CONCERT ONLY !DVANCE SALES through Civic Box Office. All single tickets subject to taxes and service charges.

13&ű$0/$&35 5"-,4 by Dr. Don Adkins will take place at 0- IN THE #IVIC !UDITORIUM PRIOR TO THE 3ATURDAY EVENING CONCERTS AND BY $R !NATOLE ,EIKIN AT 0- IN THE 7ATSONVILLE -ELLO #ENTER PRIOR TO THE 3UNDAY MATINEE CONCERTS &OUNDED IN THE 3ANTA #RUZ 3YMPHONY S MISSION IS to inspire, educate and engage through artistic excellence, distinctive musical performances, and varied activities that celebrate and enhance the cultural vibrancy of Santa Cruz #OUNTY 7ITH -AESTRO $ANIEL 3TEWART AS -USIC $IRECTOR SINCE THE 3YMPHONY PARTNERS REGULARLY WITH REGIONAL and international guest artists in both traditional and modern concerts. A cornerstone of the performing arts in THE 'REATER 3AN &RANCISCO AND -ONTEREY "AY !REAS 3ANTA Cruz Symphony receives frequent critical acclaim.

Visit santacruzsymphony.org for more information.

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PRACTICED PRECISION LOCAL NUTCRACKER STAR MAYA COLEHOWER IS DANCER, AHTLETE Written by Karen Conley

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hat do a snowflake, a soldier doll, a waltzing flower, and Chinese tea have in common? To most people, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING "UT TO -AYA #OLEHOWER

they represent four distinctly different roles that she will share with audiences in Santa #RUZ "ALLET 4HEATRE S PRODUCTION OF h4HE .UTCRACKER v !S AN ART FORM BALLET IS multifaceted and each of these Nutcracker roles showcases a uniquely different dance style. It is A CHALLENGE THAT -AYA EMBRACES -AYA #OLEHOWER HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN BALLET MOST OF HER LIFE /RIGINALLY FROM 3ANTA -ONICA

she now lives in Capitola and is a freshman at Soquel High School. She has been en pointe for close to three years and is a member of SCBT’s Senior Company. Dance is such an integral part of her life, she says that she, “cannot imagine ./4 DOING BALLET v (ER FUTURE GOAL IS TO ENROLL IN a university with a good ballet program, where she can work toward establishing a career with a professional company. Because she is so passionate about dance and dedicated to her goal, she spends three to five hours a day, six days a week at the ballet academy, The Studio, REHEARSING AND lNE TUNING HER CRAFT -ONDAY IS

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her only day off, yet she says she often finds herself dancing anyway. It is just what her body wants to do.

When asked in a recent interview what she liked most about ballet, Colehower replied, “I like the structure of it. I like the right and WRONG OF BALLET v 3HE RECOGNIZES THE PRACTICED precision of dance and the time and work it takes to get it right. She is an artist, but she also views herself as an athlete. She understands the conditioning, the dedication, and the physical power it takes to execute difficult movements and make them appear fluid and effortless to audiences. !S ONE OF THE SNOWmAKES IN h4HE .UTCRACKER v she must concentrate on the sharp, precisely orchestrated movements that make the snowflakes come alive on stage. That perfect synchronicity creates a fluid, ethereal backdrop for Clara and the Snow Queen. Fourteen ballerinas teetering on their toes must look as light and airy as real snow, but only powerful, athletic legs, and hours and hours of practice can make that happen. When Colehower attacks the role of the Soldier Doll, she has to

have complete command of each muscle to create the illusion of playfulness and wildness.

It is a delicate balance between dancer and athlete, particularly when she must execute four to five straddle jumps in a row, hitting a perfect aerial split each time. In sharp contrast to the overt athleticism of this strenuous role, Colehower has to tap into a different part of her dancer reservoir to pull up the softness and gracefulness required for her role as the Orange Flower in the Waltz of the Flowers.

Her final Nutcracker role is in the Chinese Tea Dance, a delightful-albeit-strenuous and extremely tiring dance sequence (who knew?), with no time to even catch her breath.

Colehower likened it to a sprinting runner.

-AYA #OLEHOWER IS A DANCER WHO IS PROVING that she has a wide-ranging skill set. She is leaping into the demands of being cast in four very different roles in Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre’s h4HE .UTCRACKER v AND LIKE ANY ARTIST AND ATHLETE

she enjoys the challenges and the rewards of being mentally and physically prepared for success. Because she loves the structure of ballet, she is committed to getting it right.

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t’s amazing to see how many organizations and people are involved in helping others in our county. Whether it’s kids or seniors, the homeless, sick or helpless, there are charitable organizations that can assist in making this holiday season one of hope for those in need. You can take part in this effort by volunteering or giving donations to bring joy to others less fortunate.

Whether it’s helping to provide shelter, Holiday gifts for children, food for families, helping the victims of personal disasters, or just being there as support in the most difficult of times for others, this is the time of year to connect with one or more of these organizations. Once you become part of this effort during the holidays, you may find yourself involved the whole year because the need never goes away.

7HATEVER ROLE YOU DECIDE TO TAKE YOU WILL BE h0AYING IT &ORWARD v None of us is assured that we will never need or haven’t needed the help of others at some time in our lives so take part in helping MAKE A (APPY (OLIDAY FOR OTHERS IN OUR COMMUNITY

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LIST OF local charities

ABOVE THE LINE - HOMES FOR KIDS 3OQUEL $RIVE !PTOS #!

ABOVETHELINE ORG Suzanne Stone: Executive Director Above the Line is a non-profit collective dedicated to providing housing, education, placement and other vital services to at-risk children and youth in Santa Cruz.

Through Foster Family Agency and Homes for Kids, they offer regular orientations to those interested in learning what is involved in becoming a foster parent. Their TEAM OF SOCIAL WORKERS ALSO PROVIDES support to our foster families and children.

After school programs for at-risk youth are also available.

APTOS ADOPT-A-FAMILY 3OQUEL $RIVE !PTOS #!

40' )NC /FFICE cathe@cyber-times.com 0ATRICE %DWARDS #ATHE 2ACE #HAIR Persons The Adopt-A-Family program of Aptos sponsors families every year to make their holiday season an enjoyable one. You can help by sending in a donation or offering to sponsor a family yourself! This is your way to give back to the community. Charity begins at home.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SANTA CRUZ CHAPTER ! #APITOLA 2OAD 3ANTA #RUZ #!

ALZ ORG Dale Thielges: Site Director The Santa Cruz Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association offers countywide services for families coping with Alzheimer’s disease.

4HESE INCLUDE (ELPLINE

six support groups, an informational library, a newsletter, a wanderer’s identification program, and a speakers bureau. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association of Santa Cruz at

AMERICAN RED CROSS SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CHAPTER 3OQUEL !VENUE 3ANTA #RUZ #!

SCCREDCROSS ORG SC-Volunteer@redcross.org The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its congressional charter.

4HE )NTERNATIONAL 2ED #ROSS -OVEMENT provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Get your disaster preparedness kits and register for CPR and First Aid classes at www. sccredcross.org.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY ST !VENUE 3UITE #APITOLA

SANTACRUZMENTOR ORG

info@santacruzmentor.com -ARIE #UBILLAS %XECUTIVE $IRECTOR Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County’s mission statement is: To assist children and youth to achieve their highest potential by providing quality MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS v &OR OVER years they have served youth by creating mentoring relationships between children and carefully screened adult volunteers who provide guidance, friendship and appropriate role modeling.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SANTA CRUZ #ENTER 3TREET 3ANTA #RUZ

WWW BOYSANDGIRLSCLUB INFO volunteer@boysandgirlsclub.info Bob Langseth: Executive Director 4HE "OYS 'IRLS #LUB OF 3ANTA #RUZ IS dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, social and character development of girls and boys ages TO )T IS THE ONLY YOUTH SERVICE organization in the greater Santa Cruz area that provides daily drop-in-programs five days a week. The Club offers programs that build self-esteem and develop values and skills during the critical periods of GROWTH -EMBERSHIP IS KEPT LOW AT PER YEAR TO ENCOURAGE ALL KIDS TO take advantage of what the Club has to offer.

CENTRAL COAST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING ST !VE #APITOLA #!

cccil@cccil.org Elsa Quezada: Executive Director ###), S -ISSION 3TATEMENT h-ANY people with disabilities are excluded from full participation in society. CCCIL is an advocacy and information center organized by and for people with DISABILITIES SERVING 3ANTA #RUZ -ONTEREY and San Benito Counties. CCCIL’s purpose is to make our communities more accessible, and to empower people with disabilities with information and skills to LIVE FULFILLING LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITIES v CCCIL’s services include: housing assistance, personal assistance services, peer support, independent living skills training and systems advocacy.

COMMUNITY BRIDGES 3ANTA #RUZ !VE !PTOS #!

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bridges.org info@cbridges.org Ray Cancino: CEO Community Bridges programs include -EALS ON 7HEELS FOR 3ANTA #RUZ #OUNTY

Lift Line, WIC, Live Oak Family Resource #ENTER ,A -ANZANA #OMMUNITY Resources, Watsonville Law Center, Child and Adult Care Food Program and our Child Development Division’s three child care centers.

DOMINICAN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 3OQUEL $RIVE 3ANTA #RUZ #!

WWW SUPPORTDOMINICAN org beverly.grova@dignityhealth.org Beverly Grova: Vice President of Philanthropy For top quality medical care, more people in Santa Cruz County turn to Dominican Hospital than any other hospital. As a non-profit hospital, Dominican relies on CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OVER DONORS each year to acquire new technology, develop community services, help patients in need, and construct facilities that enable us to provide the highest quality care. Help the Dominican Hospital Foundation ensure the finest medical care and life-saving services will be available to you and your family when you need them most.

FAMILIES IN TRANSITION OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY &REDERICK 3T 3ANTA #RUZ #!

FITSANTACRUZ ORG info@fitsantacruz.org -ELISA 6IERRA %XECUTIVE $IRECTOR Families in Transition aims to provide housing strategies for those who are homeless or at risk. All services and programs promoted by this organization support financial independence, healthy childhood development, and an increased sense of well being. Donations to this organization can include funds and gift certificates for clothes, furnishings, or food. You can also support this organization by shopping at one of hundreds of participating stores by visiting www.onecause.com

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FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF THE CENTRAL COAST 7ALNUT !VENUE 3UITE 3ANTA #RUZ

&3! ## ORG David Bianchi: Executive Director Family Service Agency of the Central Coast is a private, non-profit agency offering a variety of clinical, crisis, educational, outreach and supportive services designed to maintain and strengthen family and community life.

Their programs include: Counseling Services, Senior Outreach, Suicide Prevention, I-You Venture and Renaissance.

HOSPICE OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY $ISC $RIVE 3COTTS 6ALLEY #!

WWW HOSPICESANTACRUZ ORG info@hospicesantacruz.org -ICHAEL -ILWARD #HIEF %XECUTIVE $IRECTOR Hospice of Santa Cruz County provides expert medical care, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families in our community so that the final months of life can be spent at home - in comfort and with dignity. The H.U.G. (Healthy Understanding of Grief) program helps hundreds of children each year sort through their feelings of grief and loss in A HEALTHY MANNER #LIENTS FAMILIES ARE helped in creating a network of support and are offered assurance and education regarding end-of-life planning.

JACOB’S HEART CHILDREN’S CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES 7EST "EACH 3T 7ATSONVILLE #!

WWW JACOBSHEART ORG info@jacobsheart.org Lori Butterworth: Executive Director 3INCE *ACOB S (EART HAS demonstrated their unwavering dedication to improving the quality of life for children with cancer by providing support to more THAN FAMILIES THROUGHOUT -ONTEREY

Santa Cruz, San Benito, and South Santa Clara counties.

PAJARO VALLEY SHELTER SERVICES "RENNAN 3TREET 7ATSONVILLE

WWW PVSHELTER ORG contact@pvshelter.org

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Kimberly Ferm: Executive Director To help homeless women, children, and families obtain stable housing through shelter and services. Pajaro Valley Shelter Services has an emergency shelter and sixteen units of transitional housing where families stay up to two years.

pantries, shelters, soup kitchens, group homes, childcare, rehabilitation programs AND MORE #ALL FROM AM TO PM -ONDAY &RIDAY IF YOU OR someone you know needs food. For more information go to thefoodbank.org. Every DONATED PROVIDES FIVE MEALS

PROJECT PURR

THE VOLUNTEER CENTER

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info@projectpurr.org Lynne Achterberg: Co-Founder Project Purr is an all-volunteer, nonprofit rescue organization for feral cats and kittens in Santa Cruz County. We fund a spay/neuter TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return) program, and offer resources for feral cat colony caretakers and those who want to learn more about TNR.

TH !VE 3ANTA #RUZ #!

WWW SCVOLUNTEERCENTER org connect@scvolunteercenter.org Karen Delaney: Executive Directory The Volunteer Center was founded in TO ADDRESS THE PRESSING NEEDS OF our local community through volunteer SERVICE 7E OFFER PROGRAMS THAT engage young people, families, seniors, working professionals, and people with disabilities in meaningful service. We have the capability of connecting people with volunteer opportunities on the web, by phone, or at one of our Centers.

RISING INTERNATIONAL 0OTRERO 3T 3ANTA #RUZ #!

WWW RISINGINTERNATIONAL ORG info@risinginternational.org Carmel Jud: President/ CEO Rising International seeks to help women who are living in poverty in newly developed and developing nations. They provide women with information and supplies for opening their own craftbased businesses to provide them with a permanent source of income. They focus primarily on women who are at high risk: those living in refugee camps, living with HIV/AIDS, who are homeless, displaced immigrants, former slaves, or those in war-torn regions of the world. Open to the public every Saturday in December.

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF SANTA CRUZ & SAN BENITO /HLONE 0ARKWAY 7ATSONVILLE

(OTLINE WWW THEFOODBANK org mary@thefoodbank.org 7ILLY %LLIOTT -C#REA #%/ The Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County provides food and necessities to people in need throughout our community. The Second Harvest &OOD "ANK SERVES WORKING POOR families, seniors and children each month. Second Harvest provides food TO PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES OPERATING

VALLEY CHURCHES UNITED MISSIONS (IGHWAY "EN ,OMOND #!

VCUM ORG linda@vcum.org $AVID -ILLS 5NPAID $IRECTOR 6ALLEY #HURCHES 5NITED -ISSIONS IS HOSTING ITS TH !NNUAL 6ALLEY #HRISTMAS Project providing food, toys, gifts, necessity items and gift certificates to families, seniors, disabled and homeless.

Other projects include Adopt-a-Family, Adopt-a-Senior programs and Christmas Food Drive and serves areas from San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, Bonny Doon, 3UMMIT AND (OLIDAY -ISSION /UTREACH countywide. Donations of cash, food, food vouchers, gift certificates, new toys, cookies, senior gifts, Christmas trees, gift-wrap, poinsettia plants, new blankets, socks, jackets and teenage gifts are accepted. Send cash donations to Valley #HURCHES 5NITED -ISSIONS 0 / "OX

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foodies

Santa Cruz COuntY Foodies along our Central Coast live in organic food nirvana. Where else can you find the finest in seafood, vegetables, and fruit along with world-class locally produced wines to pair with our unique cuisine? Whether you love to cook with the finest of ingredients at home for your family and friends, or look for a restaurant that specializes in preparing your favorite foods, as a foodie, you are in the right place.

The 22-hour rack of lamb from Hollins House’s Chef John Paul Lechtenberg at the Pasatiempo Golf Club

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Dining Out FOR THE Holidays

By Noel Smith

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t used to be that holiday dinners at home were much more popular. With larger families

and much more time and many more hands to prepare the feast, there was time to enjoy the event and the company. As some of us grow older, our families are not always available for the holidays and with our busy lives, it seems much more practical and enjoyable to let someone else prepare and serve the meal and (what a gift!) clean up the chaos afterwards.

So why not give our loved ones and ourselves the gift of dining out for the holidays? Whether it’s celebrating Thanksgiving or Hanukkah or Christmas, take the time to find out your favorite

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restaurant’s special holiday meals and schedules.

As you browse through this Holiday Gift Guide, take advantage of dining out at one of the featured restaurants and let its chef take the burden of planning a menu, buying the ingredients, and preparing the meal, and let the staff set the table, serve the meal, pour the wine or other adult beverage, and clear the table for that piece of apple or pumpkin pie and coffee to finish the feast.

Just glancing at the possible choices available at these restaurants, you can choose a traditional turkey or ham entrÊe. Other possibilities for the main course include prime rib, salmon, lamb, swordfish or ‌ just about anything you want from curries to hamburgers. The thing to remember is that all you have to do is sit down and enjoy.

Some of our dining venues include

MAGICAL VIEWS OF THE -ONTEREY "AY OR THE 3ANTA #RUZ -OUNTAINS AND REDWOODS And the variety of cuisine available includes American, Californian, Chinese, )TALIAN *APANESE 4HAI -IDDLE %ASTERN

-EXICAN 3PANISH AND MORE 4HEN THERE are those many courses that feature the Central Coast’s bounty of the sea and its wonderful variety of fish and seafood.

Besides this wonderful variety of entrĂŠes, there is the fresh produce that goes into the many types of salads and sides that make up the rest of the meal. We live in a land of the organic revolution and a large majority of our restaurants pride themselves on their relationship with the growers and providers of this nourishment.

Give yourself and those you want to be with the gift of a holiday meal without all the fuss so at the end of the day you can truly enjoy the holidays.

MARIO GARCIA SANDERLINGS at Seascape Beach Resort

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anderlings has been a part of the local fine cuisine scene SINCE /NE OF THE FEATURES OF A REAL lRST CLASS RESORT IS A first-rate restaurant. Seascape Beach Resort’s location with its spectacular scenery is the backdrop for the Sanderlings experience.

In addition to the magnificent views you will find a cuisine that takes full advantage of the unique relationship that Chef Garcia has forged with local suppliers of organically raised produce, animal protein and sustainable seafood. It’s been nine years since he first started working at Sanderlings. At Sanderlings, Chef Garcia found his joy in preparing food for others’ enjoyment. Now his professional journey has brought him to the position of Chef De Cuisine, a title he has worn at Sanderlings for the past three years. “We live here on the Central Coast; a unique place that provides ALL WE NEED FOR CREATING DISHES USING THE lNEST INGREDIENTS v SAID Chef Garcia. “We have suppliers that raise and provide the best in ORGANIC PRODUCTS v The menu at Sanderlings revolves around the sea. As you look OUT UPON -ONTEREY "AY AND ITS BEAUTY AND ITS BOUNTY YOU QUICKLY understand why. Chef Garcia and his staff are proud to offer cuisine that extends from ahi, calamari, and chicken to steak and salmon scampi complemented by fine wines, sumptuous salads, sauces, and fresh vegetables.

Visit Sanderlings at Seascape Beach Resort to enjoy your holidays.

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LOCAL RESTAURANTS offer

International Flavor S anta Cruz County is famous for the variety of cuisine offered at its many restaurants.

Along with their main course, residents and visitors have a selection of fresh produce equaled no where else in the world. Almost every kind of vegetable, from artichokes to zucchini, is grown locally. And we pride ourselves on having independent restaurants offering their own idea of a perfect meal.

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In many cities and towns there is a h2ESTAURANT 2OWv POPULATED LARGELY by national chains. You won’t find that here in Santa Cruz County. Our county’s CUISINE STARTS AT -ONTEREY "AY WITH ITS variety of fresh seafood, including fresh salmon, crab, and halibut. Starting at the University of California campus is A VARIETY OF PIZZA PARLORS AND -EXICAN food restaurants with local names that have proliferated throughout the county. Another part of the world is well represented with cafes featuring Thai and Korean cuisine. Riding into the Santa Cruz -OUNTAINS YOU WILL BE GREETED BY NOT ONLY Italian but also German selections.

Then there are many fine restaurants in our county featuring Continental, American, and California selections such as salmon Dijon, St. Louis style BBQ pork ribs, or coconut prawns. Whether you travel up the coast to Davenport, or to

Santa Cruz with its wharf and its Pacific Avenue, or to Soquel with its wineries and restaurants with their selection of cuisine from the far east, or to Capitola with its high-energy nightlife and fine restaurants, or to Aptos and its resort restaurants, or to Watsonville with its many varieties of Hispanic cooking, you will never run out of interesting places to visit and amazing tastes to experience.

So don’t wait just for a special occasion, start your adventure with a food safari today. Talk to your friends, visit the Internet, read reviews, and find someplace you haven’t been to before and soon your friends will be asking you about where to go for dinner, lunch, or breakfast.

There are so many amazing restaurants to choose from in Santa Cruz County, but it’s worth the search. Good hunting!

ANTONIO GOMEZ SEVERINO’S BAR & GRILL

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ESTLED IN BEAUTIFUL !PTOS FEW RESTAURANTS MAKE YOU FEEL AS hAT HOMEv AS 3EVERINO S "AR 'RILL /VERLOOKING LUSH GARDENS THEIR FAMOUS KOI POND AND CASCADING WATERFALL 3EVERINO S "AR 'RILL HAS WELCOMED GUESTS SINCE 4HEIR FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE HAS BEEN A FAVORITE FOR LOCALS AND TRAVELERS ALIKE !PPOINTED EXECUTIVE CHEF TO RUN 3EVERINO S "AR 'RILL IN !NTONIO 'OMEZ GOT HIS START IN CATERING AND HAS BEEN COOKING SINCE HE WAS WHEN HE WAS INSPIRED by a culinary professor at Cabrillo College. Antonio has been honing his skills FOR OVER YEARS AND IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW mAVORS AND TECHNIQUES FUSING together different tastes to create exciting recipes is something of a specialty of his. He says that what he likes about serving as executive chef at Severino’s Bar 'RILL IS hTHE PACE THE FOOD THE PEOPLE AND THE MANAGEMENT v !NTONIO IS PROUD TO HAVE WON lRST PLACE AWARDS FOR HIS -ANHATTAN AND "OSTON CLAM CHOWDERS at the Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook Off. Chef Antonio uses fresh California produce to deliver tasty, locally inspired dishes to the table. When not working, he enjoys soccer, mountain biking and preparing meals for his extended family and friends.

3EVERINO S "AR 'RILL OFFERS A CONTINENTAL MENU WITH SPECIALTIES THAT INCLUDE a variety of delectable pasta, meat, and seafood dishes. Dine in one of their cozy booths or enjoy their serene outdoor patio while the soothing sounds of the waterfall enhance your dining experience. Enjoy live entertainment on select evenings and Happy Hour every day of the week. Wedding packages and CONFERENCE FACILITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE 4HE 3EACLIFF )NN FEATURING 3EVERINO S "AR Grill, is a full service hotel just a short walk to the beautiful Seacliff State Beach.

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holiday mEALS

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holiday meal shared with family and friends is a special occasion, and it calls for special touches in the kitchen. Cooking with olive oil is one way to achieve exceptional flavors that taste as good as they are good for you.

Extra virgin is the highest quality of olive oil,

smooth & special

Keep these tips in mind when shopping for olive oil:

meaning that the acidity level of the oil is low. Options range from light flavor profiles to more traditionally robust extra virgin varieties, depending on the type of dish you’re planning.

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Select the oil for quality, not color. Olive oils come in a range of colors, from dark green to a light golden color, due to the type of olives in the oil.

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Look for a bottle that’s dark in color, which helps prevent oxidation, keeping oil fresher, longer. Keep oil in your pantry, away from heat and light.

Extra virgin olive oil contains antioxidants, polyphenols and no cholesterol, making it a great addition to (or substitution for butter in) recipes savory and sweet. The strong flavors of Extra Virgin Olive Oil are best suited for marinades, pastas and salad dressings.

Alternatively, the smooth, fruity taste of new extra virgin olive oil is ideal for more subtle preparations such as sautéing, sauces and stir-frying.

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3 cloves garlic, finely chopped TEASPOONS FRESH THYME LEAVES CHOPPED CUP "URGUNDY COOKING WINE 3/4 cup cranberry juice CUP DRIED CRANBERRIES

(EAT OVEN TO & Season pork tenderloins with salt and pepper. In large skillet over medium-high heat, add 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil. Add tenderloins one at a time and brown well on all sides. Transfer to medium-size, non-reactive baking pan. !DD MORE TABLESPOONS OF /LIVE /IL TO SKILLET 3TIR IN shallots and cook until lightly browned on all sides.

Transfer shallots to baking pan. Add apples to skillet and brown on all sides. Transfer apples to small bowl AND SET ASIDE (EAT REMAINING TABLESPOON OF OLIVE oil in skillet and add garlic and thyme. Cook garlic until golden, then pour in cooking wine. Bring wine to a boil, scraping brown bits at bottom of pan. Add cranberry juice and cranberries. Bring back to a boil, then pour liquid over pork in baking pan.

4RANSFER BAKING PAN TO OVEN COVER AND BRAISE FOR minutes. Add apples to pan, cover and braise another MINUTES OR UNTIL THERMOMETER INSERTED INTO PORK REGISTERS & 4RANSFER PORK TO PLATTER AND RETURN PAN TO OVEN FOR MINUTES MORE UNTIL SHALLOTS ARE tender. #UT PORK INTO INCH THICK SLICES AND SPOON SHALLOTS

apples and cranberry-wine sauce over pork.

Find more tips and recipes for delicious holiday meals at pompeian.com.

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ROBERT FOSTER THE JERk HOUSE

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OBERT &OSTER AGE IS THE HEAD CHEF AT 4HE *ERK (OUSE Restaurant in Santa Cruz. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Robert warmly credits his culinary start and skills from his grandmother whom he began cooking with at the age of seven. Soul Food was the main theme of the meals they prepared, bringing family and friends together to celebrate. !T AGE 2OBERT S GRANDMOTHER WHO WAS WISELY LOOKING OUT for his future, forced him to leave the violent and crime-ridden area of Kingston to have a better life in the countryside. The countryside offered greater opportunity, as it was filled with fine hotels and restaurants. That setting was where Robert began the next stage of his career learning more about food and flavors. His skills improved, and he became a sioux chef at AGE AND lNALLY AN EXECUTIVE CHEF AT AGE h!UTHENTIC *AMAICAN FOOD FROM GRANDMA S KITCHENv IS STILL Robert’s creed today. His art is in “the capturing of the mAVOR v %VERYTHING 2OBERT PREPARES IS ORGANIC AND HOMEMADE Specialty dishes that Robert grew up cooking include jerk chicken, jerk shrimp, curry goat, and curry vegetable bowls, all of which are still part of Robert’s offerings today. He personally invites you to come in and enjoy his cooking!

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8 cups apple cider or apple juice 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon or 3 cinnamon sticks 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg 4 whole cloves 1 orange, cut into slices 8 cinnamon sticks 1 cup sweetened whipped cream

Heat the cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and orange slices in a 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the mixture is hot, stirring occasionally.

Strain the cider into a heatproof pitcher or individual mugs.

Garnish with cinnamon sticks and whipped cream, if desired.

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STAGNARO BROTHERS SEAFOOD

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he Stagnaro Bros. story begins in the tiny fishing village of Riva Trigoso, located in the northern Italian province of Genoa. It was from here in THAT -ATTEO 3TAGNARO LEFT AN IMPOVERISHED )TALY FOR a better life in the New World. He made his way from Ellis Island to Santa Cruz, a coastal town reminiscent of his home, where he joined a group of fellow Italian immigrants and fished the Bay Area waters from San &RANCISCO TO -ONTEREY 3EVENTY NINE YEARS LATER TWELVE members of the Stagnaro family still work at the fish market and restaurant, continuing the Stagnaro legacy.

Following our historic Wharf tradition, Stagnaro Bros. proudly presents the freshest and widest selection of seafood possible. Stagnaro Bros. features a menu with OVER DIFFERENT TYPES OF FRESH SEAFOOD EVERY DAY AS well as pasta dishes, steaks, and a children’s menu.

Come join us at the outer end of the Santa Cruz -UNICIPAL 7HARF AND TAKE IN THE SPECTACULAR OCEAN VIEWS with the best fresh fish around.

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fig & bourbon

pecan pie

With the holidays fast approaching, opportunities for delicious sweets and elegant drinks are bound to be plentiful.

Versatile and available year round, California dried figs are naturally sweet, nutrient rich and full of flavor. They also make a great snack during the busy holidays. Because these figs are dried, they partner well with wine and spirits and can be infused with more flavor to create delectable desserts.

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!DJUST OVEN RACK TO MIDDLE POSITION (EAT OVEN TO & #OAT INCH GLASS PIE PLATE WITH VEGETABLE OIL SPRAY &IT pie crust into plate, flute edge. Chill until ready to bake.

In medium saucepan, combine figs, brown sugar, butter and bourbon. Stir over medium heat until butter and sugar melt. In medium bowl, whisk eggs and salt until well blended. Whisk in corn syrup and orange zest. Stir in fig mixture. Sprinkle nuts evenly over bottom of crust.

Pour fig mixture over nuts.

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PASATIEMPO GOLF CLUB HOLLINS HOUSE & mACkENZIE BAR & GRILL

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asatiempo Golf Club is a distinguished property located OUTSIDE OF 3ANTA #RUZ WITH SWEEPING VIEWS OF THE -ONTEREY Bay. Pasatiempo has two venues for dining and special EVENTS AND IS HOME TO ONE OF THE TOP GOLF COURSES IN THE nation. Hollins House is a fine dining establishment and is under the direction of executive Chef John Paul Lechtenberg. Chef John Paul’s dedication to local, organic, sustainable, and humanely treated food sources is well represented by his seasonal menus, relationships with local fisherman, and terraced gardens adjacent to his kitchen. He brings his talents and creativity to the individual fine dining experience for the restaurant proper as well as for the many holiday and special events that are hosted at the Hollins House.

-AC+ENZIE "AR 'RILL IS THE SISTER RESTAURANT ON THE PROPERTY AND IS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR BREAKFAST AND LUNCH -AC+ENZIE HAS BALCONY views looking down the first tee and ending with the view of the town of Santa Cruz and the Boardwalk. It is perfect for a Holiday luncheon or evening event.

This coming holiday season give the gift of golf on one the most PRISTINE COURSES IN #ALIFORNIA A RELAXING LUNCH AT -ACKENZIE S OR a dining experience not easily forgotten at Hollins House. Visit Pasatiempo’s online store. www.pasatiempo.com

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UNIQUE, MEANINGFUL GIFTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

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re you making your list and checking it twice? Coming up with unique items for all your family and friends in a short period of time is not always a simple feat.

Luckily, there are many easy ways to make everyone on your list feel special. This holiday season is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of all the easy, customizable options available to make each gift thoughtful and unforgettable.

CUSTOMIZED BOOKS While literature always makes a great gift, a personalized book will make reading time extra appealing, and a cherished present that will never be forgotten.

Personalized book companies let you make your gift recipient the hero of a unique story, complete with the person’s name and photo.

PERSONALIZED CANDLES Turn the gift of a treasured candle into something even more personalized by incorporating photos and messages on the CANDLE LABEL -AKE A STATEMENT BY PICKING A FRAGRANCE WITH your recipient in mind, tied to special memories you share.

To create made-to-order combinations for your friends and family, consider Yankee Candle, which offers several customization options that allow you to personalize everything from the label design to embellishments in the wrapping. Their lineup of fragrances includes Buttercream, Lilac Blossoms, and Sparkling Cinnamon, conjuring fond memories of everything from a walk through flowery fields to a favorite holiday dessert.

Personalized candles, which are easy to design, also make thoughtful hostess gifts for all your holiday festivities this season.

DIY GIFT BASKET A standard-issue gift basket will be appreciated, but to show you truly care, consider customizing each gift for every recipient. You can make unique creations by taking favorites into consideration. Is your gift recipient a dog, cat or horse lover? You can have fun with that one. . . . A new collar, leash treats and even a gift certificate to get their animal a lost chip! Does he or she have a sweet tooth? Try chocolates and coffee or homemade cupcakes and cookies. How about the wine lover? Select from a variety of local wines from the 3ANTA #RUZ -OUNTAIN 7INE 'ROWERS AND ADD AN AGED CHEESE or biscuits. The possibilities are endless.

After stocking baskets with goodies customized to their tastes, adorn each one with unique garlands, ribbons and bows.

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handmade holiday gifts A holiday-ready home is filled with small touches that celebrate the season. Welcome guests with these easy DIY projects that lend an extra special feel to your home.

Extend a warm greeting with a faux fur wreath that dresses up the front door, such as THIS DESIGN FROM THE CRAFTING 4HEN PUT SOME EMPTY -ASON JARS TO USE WITH A DISPLAY PERFECT FOR AN ENTRYWAY TABLE OR LEDGE -AKE IT EVEN PRETTIER BY NESTLING THE JARS AMONG SOME evergreen branches and finish them off with a pretty bow or twine.

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1. ,IGHTLY SPRAY INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF SMOOTH -ASON JARS AND jelly jars with rose gold spray paint. Allow each coat to dry completely.

2. Locate templates by searching for the project title; print templates and trim shapes. If the outside of the jar was spray painted, trace the shape with a pencil. If the inside of the jar was spray painted, trace the shape on the glass with a Sharpie.

3. Fill in each design using a detail brush and white enamel paint. Apply additional coats as necessary.

4. Paint jar rims gold.

5. Apply a thin layer or dry brush gold acrylic paint on jelly jars for added texture and dimension.

6. Embellish jars by making bows and knots with scrap strips of fabric or baker’s twine around rims of jars. Fill with sprigs of dried flowers or branches or other seasonal decorations, or for jars painted on the outside, fill with candies or treats for an edible gift.

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1. Follow directions on pompom maker packages to create three different sizes of poms of various colors using chunky yarn. If desired, mix yarn to give some pompoms a speckled LOOK -AKE ABOUT DEPENDING ON THE FULLNESS OF THE desired look.

2. After making pompoms, place pompoms around wreath, varying sizes and incorporating fur pompoms, as well. The overall look should be a kind of hilly terrain look to give it depth.

3. Once desired placement has been achieved, glue them in place with hot glue. If needed, secure poms with T-pins or pearl head pins.

4. Using blue/grey decorative ribbon, create a bow with trailing ends and glue in place with hot glue.

Keeping Your Pets Happy &Safe for the Holidays

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he holidays are a festive time for us; however, we can easily overlook potential dangers to our pets.

Taking precautions can help ensure that you and your family, including the four-legged members, will enjoy a happy and healthy holiday season!

Holiday Tinsel & Ornaments Tinsel, while not toxic, is very attractive to pets, particularly cats. If swallowed, it can cause serious injury to your pet. Place bright and colorful tree ornaments made of glass, aluminum and paper ornaments higher up on the tree. Broken pieces are dangerous and also create a choking hazard.

Holiday Lighting & Candles Twinkling, shiny and dangling holiday electric lights are another source of danger if a pet chomps down on an electrical cord so inspect cords for fraying. If you have candles, not only can pets seriously burn themselves, but knocking over candles creates a fire hazard and may leave a trail of hot wax that can burn the pads of paws and more. Place candles out of reach of your pets.

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Gift Wrap Ribbon Discard ribbons and bows from holiday gifts so that your curious companions won’t be enticed to chew or swallow them.

Food Hazards Unfortunately, some of the most popular holiday goodies from your holiday feast can be harmful to pets. s #HOCOLATE GIVEN TO DOGS DEPENDING ON THE TYPE AND AMOUNT INGESTED might cause vomiting, hyperactivity, heart arrhythmias, tremors and seizures. s &AT TRIMMINGS TURKEY AND CHICKEN BONES CAN BE DANGEROUS FOR CATS AND DOGS s .UTS FOUND IN HOLIDAY TREATS SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN TO PETS !LMONDS WALNUTS AND PISTACHIOS CAN CAUSE AN UPSET STOMACH AND -ACADAMIA NUTS CAN BE TOXIC Keep your pet on its regular diet. Caution visitors against giving your pet special treats or table scraps.

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Toxic Holiday Plants They may be pretty, but some holiday plants are deadly. Christmas tree pine needles, holly, mistletoe and poinsettias can harm your pets

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HOLIDAY GIFTS IDEAS for your PETS

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our pets seldom come right out to tell you what they want for Christmas, and often

they don’t even help out with a few strategic hints. So take some time thinking like your pet and considering what would make them happier, healthier and more comfortable this year. Here are a few ideas for pet holiday gifts.

WEATHER: Here on the Central Coast weather-related gifts may seem unnecessary. But even here some

shorthaired dogs and cats may need a snug-fitting sweater or pet jacket they can wear on your daily walk.

chase. Take some time to observe your pet to find out what they respond to when playing.

COMFORT: If your pet suffers from arthritis or other painful condition, consider getting a new bed that provides more comfort or decorate its sleeping area with a fluffy new blanket and plush toy. Some cats and dogs may be comforted by music or maybe even a story recorded in your own voice to play while you are away.

TREATS: Some shops have healthy treats and cookies for dogs and cats. Avoid empty calories and sugars that can damage your pet’s teeth and cause them to put on a few extra pounds of their own.

Avoid treating your pet with people food.

Chocolate, raisins, grapes, onions, garlic, chicken and turkey bones, avocados, macadamia nuts, etc. can be toxic to pets!

TOYS: Chew toys (some with squeakers) are common holiday gifts for pets.

Consider toys that provide physical activity (a laser pointer or teaser toy to chase), cat furniture to climb on and scratch with claws or balls and Frisbees for dogs to

COMPANIONSHIP: What your pet really wants for Christmas is to spend happy time with you. How about a new leash and collar for walks or Frisbees and tag toys for some exercise and fun together?

It’s a healthy gift for both of you!

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