Scotts Valley Times: May 2014

Seventh Annual Music in May!

Full Story page 6

Sheriff Open For Business!

May 1 2014 marks a milestone for law enforcement throughout the County. That is

Safety Center in Live Oak to go on patrol. No longer will the County Building

their uniforms ...

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Jubilation and Big Top Fun! The Human Race Walkathon and Fun Run is set to kick

Measure A Kickoff

old Scotts Valley Middle School. The election takes place

individuals raising funds for their

ative fundraiser on the Central Coast Full Story page 18

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approve funding for a whole shopping list of capital tiative requires approval of 55% of voters within the school district and concentrates on replacing the 73-year-

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Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day he dramatic disappearance of wetlands in California has made the Watsonville wetlands a key stopover place for

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together the attractions of the wetlands to Wetland Alive! tours start at 10 a.m. and are on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of

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campus at 500 Harkins Slough Road in century artifacts and historic photoand activity stations for our younger visitors. Watch for announcements of upcoming programs associated with this

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by Noel Smith Community News 2 5 6 Music in May Returns!

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Ben Rice

Mark Garver

Ben Rice, voted best attorney in Santa Cruz reader polls eight times, welcomes Mark Garver, an outstanding criminal defense attorney, to their 331 Soquel Ave. offices.

331 Soquel Ave, Ste. 201 Santa Cruz, CA 95062 www.benricelaw.com

by Noel Smith

Kids Camp 7 8

By Marla Coleman

By Christopher A. Thurber, Ph.D. 3COTTS 6ALLEY #HAMBER .EWS s

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11 12 Out for Their Grand Re-Opening!

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Business Profiles 15 Mark Garver By Noel Smith 16

by Noel Smith Local Sports 19 #ALENDAR s !RTS %NTERTAINMENT n

21 Featured Columnists 17 School by Penny Weaver, Superintendent SVUSD 22 Community Choice Aggregation by Bruce McPherson, County Supervisor 5th District 30#! &EATURED 0ET s

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publisher’s assistant Camisa Composti editor Noel Smith contributing writers Noel Smith, Marla Colman, Christopher A. Thurber, Penny Weaver, Bruce McPherson layout Michael Oppenheimer, Fani Nicheva graphic artists Fani Nicheva, Michael Oppenheimer production coordinator Sandra Gonzalez advertising sales Don Beaumont, Jackie Hinds, Judie Block, Michelle Hayes office coordinator Cathe Race distribution Bill Pooley, Jana Mears

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“Measure A” from page 1

Measure A proponents say that if Measure and inadequate educational infrastructure funding for school construction or modern-

require 12 – 18 months and will include community meetings to discuss such issues as Measure A would fund up-to-date computer/ -

A will cost property owners an estimated replacing the Middle School. The remaining

ments and make needed seismic repairs at parallel with the approval process. The hope matching funds.

An engineering assessment of the middle school facility revealed that repairs would

Knoll and Vine Hill.

election results. The committee must consist A funding are planned to have a 25-year duration.

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Cover Photo: Patrizia Matarossi shows support for Measure A

Sheriff’s Public Safety Center Open For Business!

By Noel Smith

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ay 1 2014 marks a milestone for law enforcement throughout the County. That is the day when

is no other California law enforcement

a great reminder of how far law enforcement has come and also honoring those

Safety Center in Live Oak to go on patrol.

help all law enforcement in the county. crime throughout the county. This ends a 40-year search for a new home.

The facility on the corner of Soquel and Chanticleer Avenues in Live Oak is now the

witnesses and suspects in a safe facility without parading them through the county

get to our patrol areas throughout the county quickly is greatly improved. Since many of our calls originate in this area and we are closer to the center of the processing times for our

years after the county approved it as one

Chief Deputy Jeff Marsh talks with guests as they look over the forensics

are now in a facility that says ‘we are proreduced allowing them more time on

evidence and even telling the department

nearing completion. Barry Swenson Builder law enforcement keeping everyone up-todate on the latest techniques needed to do

considered evidence. a vehicle lift. This allows investigators

The new facility radically improves

move into the new facility is administration sometime in January 2015 — ironically The $44 million facility provides a

and photograph vehicles used in crimes. Its

tells the department when the property is no longer considered evidence. tions and patrol have taken up their funcand along

corrections with

will

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Each area in the new facility has photos

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to introduce these artists to the uniquely warm audiences that make inspire youth through outreach perthrough partnerships with other This year Mim proudly partners with the music program of Tierra

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Why Day Camp?

By Marla Coleman

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Another mother wrote that the family was on a ski trip. The son got to the top of a steep hill and started to panic. The

only four years old — why does she need Camp provides one of the very few links with a world larger than the con-

himself in positive self-talk that was part camp is one important choice in a quiver of options. accomplishment and perseverance.

and youth develop an appreciation of their larger universe. A preschooler — or even

and the community have changed drathe natural process of growing up will

that is created especially for her to practice growing up. the core purpose. Children learn life skills Beginning camp at an early age provides important advantages.

the traditions of growing up in the 50s when humans receive more of their infor-

children can feel successful and make new friends while having the time of their

moral and spiritual order — democracy is

heart.

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in a climate where it is harder to know

alternatives and opportunities to instill is the greatest gift you can give a young child.

need at a tender age.

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designed and scaled to ensure that children

Camp Shalom at Jewish Community Center, Los Gatos 14855 Oka Road., Los Gatos, CA 95032 Phone: 408-357-7416 Fax: 408-358-7311 e-mail: camp@svjcc.org web: www.SiliconValleyJCC.org the Jewish Community Center for more than 50 years and is open to all faiths. It

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The Great News About Homesickness Christopher A. Thurber, Ph.D.

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Nearly everyone misses something

should know that: Some campers most miss their parents; others most miss home

least two weeks at overnight camp felt some degree of homesickness.

Children at day camp may also feel frequently.

everyone can learn to cope with. In

strategies that work for kids. Most kids use more than one strategy to help them deal with homesickness.

and prepares them for the future.

The fact that second-year campers are usually less homesick than firstyear campers is evidence of this powerful growth. “Homesick� page 10

City of Santa Cruz Summer Day Camps Camp Cruz, Jr. Explorers, Super Camp and More!

323 Church Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831-420-5270 Fax: 831-420-5271 e-mail: parksandrec@cityofsantacruz.com web: www.santacruzparksandrec.com

Camp Care Hours: Mon-Fri 10-3 or 7:30 -5:30

Santa Cruz Soccer Camp De Laveaga Park, 805 Branciforte Dr., Santa Cruz 95060 Phone: 831-246-1517 web: www.santacruzsoccercamp.com

which successfully produces most of our coaches and directors. We have local coaches and a scholarship and school donation program. Our summer camp consists

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Jim Booth Swim School >ÀÛiÞÊ7iÃÌÊ* ]Ê-> Ì>Ê ÀÕâÊUÊ Ê- >«iÊ ÕL]Ê >« Ì > 7>ÌÃ Û iÊ ` ÀÊEÊ"ÕÌ` ÀÊ* à Phone: 831-722-3500 web: www.jimboothswimschool.com Jim Booth Swim School is known for its gentle classes where infants are taught to

Chartwell School 2511 Numa Watson Road, Seaside, CA 93955 Phone: 831-394-3468 Fax: 831-394-7991 e-mail: gmitchell@chartwell.org web: www.chartwell.org

aid or tuition support funding to nearly half of our student population.

SummerQUEST Recreational Day Camp 325 Marion Ave., Ben Lomond, 95005 Phone: 831-336-8220 Fax: 831-336-8280 e-mail: slvquest@comcast.net web: slvquest.com Camp Dates: June 16 – August 22 Camp Director: Brandy Shaw

state parks.

Visit our website for more information

Wings School of Dance: Budding Ballerina, Little Star, Filled with Glee 1 Camp Evers Lane, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Phone: 831-471-8483 e-mail: wendy@wingsschoolofdance.com web: www.wingsschoolofdance.com

Enroll in summer classes and camps April 1-July 1

Join us for an exciting summer of classes, camps, fun and friends! Professional instruction in a positive environment for children ages 3 and up!

BUDDING BALLERINA, LITTLE STAR and FILLED WITH GLEE dance camps and various technique classes.

Visit www.wingsschoolofdance.com or call 471-8483 for more information One Camp Evers Lane, Scotts Valley 95066 Scotts Valley Times / May 1st 2014 / 9

recipe for positive camp preparation:

“Homesick” from page 8

activity nearly always reduces homesickness intensity.

ership. And while your son or daughter

from home. home. ways of coping with homesickness at letter or e-mail to your son or daughter if

not to avoid the topic altogether. comforting.

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Anti-Homesickness Strategies for Kids also reassuring.

Bringing a calendar to camp helps

To learn more about camp and child development, please visit the American Camp Association’s family-dedicated Web site: www.CampParents.org.

Originally printed in CAMP Magazine, reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association © 2006 American Camping Association, Inc.

your stay. sickness strategies take some time to work. Kids who stick

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“Day Camp” from page 7 While many then move on to overnight

a camp for everyone — and that might well

Marla Coleman is a co-owner of Coleman Family Camps, which includes Camp Echo and Coleman Country Day Camp.

Originally printed in CAMP Magazine, reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association © 2005 American Camping Association, Inc.

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Monte Vista Horsemanship Camp 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-206-9707 e-mail: MVEquestrian@gmail.com web: www.montevistaequestrian.com The week-long Horsemanship Camp at Monte Vista Christian School is a wonderful

MVEquestrian@gmail.com or visit www.montevistaequestrian.com for more information today!

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Grand Opening: ‘Art Of Santa Cruz’

Calendar of Upcoming Events May 8 Red Ribbon GrandOpening, 5-7 pm

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a local population that is invested in the economic success of our artistic community.

grand opening of its newest

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Regional Artisans

This new 4000 sq.

Scotts Valley Artisans Capitola Mall 1855 41st

Free Community Event and Ribbon Cutting

May 22

5pm – 7pm Hosted by the Scotts Valley and Capitola Soquel Chambers of Commerce

Business Networking Mixer, 5:30-7:00pm Oak Tree Villa

its vision of a future where Santa indoor

art

and

craft

festivals.

artists. The May 8 Grand Opening renowned cultural landmark and a

June 12 Networking 5:30-7pm

We envision a thriving art - tourism economy where our local the economy.

The Regional Artisans Asso-

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local artists who work together to

Art of Santa Cruz is located next to the interior entrance of Target, across the aisle from the SPCA storefront.

July 17 6:00-8:00pm

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seeks out high quality individuals to merce is proud to announce the addition of Stephen A. Hoversten to develop and invest his leadership mentor in to the Financial Services together on May 3rd for Join Hands hometown community.

Stephen works as a Manth Stephen has always Investments. at Roughly 30 million dollars is given Woodmen of America. community he so much Stephen is a third generAmerica.

As a Modern Woodmen intends on raising his own children in. He graduated Stephen & Rossilyn If you have any questions concerning associates degrees and honors. His and in the future. Thus far Stephen has helped raise money for Special to contact Stephen for more information graduating class of Scotts Valley High School in 2003. He was accepted to the by phone (831) 600-8461, or by email at - Stephen.A.Hoversten@mwarep.org. with Modern Woodmen of America in

Happy New Year!

August 9-10 th

Anniversary Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival, 10:00am-6:00pm

August 28 Networking 5:30-7:00 pm

Mixer

Every 2nd Thursday Happy Hour Networking Every 4th Thursday Business Networking Mixer Check our website for locations

Call the Chamber Today or Visit www.scottsvalleychamber.com Scotts Valley Times / May 1st 2014 / 11

Marshall Delk Named VP at SCCB S Relationship Manager.

and a graduate of Golden Gate University in San Francisco where local youth soccer leagues and schools. of Science degree in An active comto take advantage of opportunities to place to support our promise to deliver a -

serves on the Board of Foundation and the

Marshall Delk

Foundation and on the Audit Committee

Mr. Delk will be based out of the Bank’s

Costello Wealth Strategies Went All Out for Their Grand Re-Opening!

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LEFT: Costello Service Manager, Kendra Cleary and Dani Paulsen (chamber ambassador, with

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Kendra and Erik planned the event as a way to thank their customers and to get the word out

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BELOW: Nicole DeLauder (from left), Eric Costello and Kendra Cleary at the Photo Credit: Angela Marshall,

Chamber Business Networking Mixer

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and special happy hour drinks all weekend long!

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Count Down to the 15th Annual Art & Wine Festival August 9 and 10 …

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Art and Wine Festival is right around the corner. To get ready for the fun

looking for sponsors for this community

community and the young aspiring artist.

The economy is growing in this sector and

of Commerce. Thank you for supporting

this growth. This year we are working with Scotts Valley High school; donating and display their artwork. The festival

corners of the Bay Area to shop our local

families.

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Stay tuned for more on the Art & Wine Festival. Next month we will announce our Poster Artist.

Thank you to our Renewing Members!

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THE LAW OFFICE OF BEN RICE

Criminal Defense Attorneys Ben Rice and Mark Garver

By Noel Smith

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ne of the more interesting professions in California is that of -

much easier. He is fantastic to work with. private practice is that I have more time and resources to prepare a defense for my

this for over 25 years right here in Surf City. Where else can a defense attorney

knowing the law and how it is supposed

sented many cultivators and dispensaries in court whose work allegedly fell outside

defender for Santa Clara County and then

tinues to represent people facing all types of criminal charges.

Attorneys Ben Rice (left) and Mark Garver

University School of Law in San Francisco from which he also graduated.

I have represented thousands of clients instituted in California such as mandatory

and honored for his many achieve-

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for seven years straight. Because of his rates and reductions in suite and working on some cases together

Rice is himself a legal legend for his His focus is on seeing his client is fairly

the

individual

Commission in 2013.

and highly talented attorney who has over 14 years of successful criminal defense work

Francisco Bay Area and then moved to defender for 14 years and have handled

to a life of crime. Almost everyone in our graduated from Evergreen State College

Phone: (831) 425-0555, cell: (831) 247-1105, benricelaw@gmail. com Website: www.benricelaw.com

can imagine. I feel very fortunate that I

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HISTORIC HOLLINS HOUSE RESTAURANT

Fine Food and Drinks With a View … and a Past!

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o paraphrase a famous line from the musical Camelot: Don’t let it be forgot That once there was a spot, For one brief, shining moment That was known as … Booka Restaurant!”

The star of the show at Booka was

drinks. Can you imagine sitting on the patio having dinner and wine or cocktails

and fun drinks to the Hollins House at there were marvelous.

We are happy to announce that the Booka spirit now lives in the Hollins House the Hollins House Restaurant and the com-

House.

When Eti arrived at the Hollins house

The Hollins House Restaurant is one

Course overlooking one of the most

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of Monterey Bay. From there you can to make sure your drinks and food are variety of sides to enhance the culinary outline of mountains descending to the west ending at the cities of Monterey

Here is where Marion entertained the

nowhere else in the world.

Hollywood. Guests included the Vander-

Rogers. creating innovative cocktails the world has

old. Collin is a cocktail historian and revolutionary rolled into one. There are few

atmosphere with something good always going on. Here are some upcoming events at the Hollins House:

Martinis. marvelous place: Marion Hollins was

special cupcakes.

perhaps the greatest female athlete of the time. Marion won 15 golf championships

vations. Happy Hour Tuesday - Thursday

the land where the Monterey Airport is Open To The Public … the scenery is free!

And don’t forget to say Hello to Eti for me. ~ Noel Smith ~ 16 / May 2014 / Scotts Valley Times

Brook Knoll Elementary School Named Distinguished School

By Penny Weaver, Superintendent SVUSD

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This honor is awarded for demonstrating for making progress in narrowing any achievement gaps. Two signature practices are credited with supporting learning so that students continue to achieve at high

volunteers to make each program happen. from strong and supportive relationships with parent and community groups.

over the past three years. By developing a strong sense of investment and par-

assistants and mathematical thinking to solve nonto help with oneon-one or small group support during intervention program with support for any student who needs it. The classroom teachers and intervention teacher commu-

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Other Awards for our Schools

schools and in the community. The Rotary Middle School and Scotts Valley High School students with awards and scholarships at an annual dinner held at the Hilton

individual students.

and the school focus on mathematics are

that they need to engage students with a rigcampus. To that end they have developed outstanding relationships with parent and community groups who provide funds and

developed.

A second signature practice is the focus on mathematics. Many components of a rich mathematics program are in place.

Knoll has led participation with most of institute. Trained teachers return and share

importance of community service. Their

with grade level partners. Consequently “Brook Knoll� page 23

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Jubilation and Big Top Fun!

Thirty-Fourth Annual Human Race Walkathon and Fun Run

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years event proceeds have raised nearly one million dollars for local services. to transform race day into an arts and of this event as the Human Race Walkathon and Fun Run provides the annual opportunity to connect with friends and munity and the community at large.

viduals step up from all corners of the

fun.

nival games ready to entertain all who

there is someone walking for it at the Human Race Coordinator Kelly Mercer. stroll your way along the course looking County

staff

and

volunteers

who the after-party.

Race day will provide Human Race t-shirts to the first 2000 participants

to raise needed funds for local organi-

costume contest.

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ACROSS

1. Top of Lady Liberty 6. *Scrappy-Doo, Scooby’s nephew 9. Most vital part of idea or experience 13. D-Day beach 14. “Home of the brave” 15. Wash oneself 16. Committee or special group 17. Big ___ Conference 18. Gastric woe 19. *Ma or Pa or Laura 21. *Claire or Phil or Luke 23. Chinese “way” 24. O. Henry’s “The Gift of the ___” 25. Madonna’s iconic stagewear

28. Arizona Indian 30. Rub elbows 35. Animal house 37. Supernatural life force 39. a.k.a. Pleasant Island 40. Editing choice on computer 41. *”The Jetsons” genre 43. Largest organ of human body 44. Get ready to drive 46. Alpine transport 47. Pay attention 48. In this document 50. Show horse type 52. Like a fox 53. Toothy wheel 55. In the capacity of 57. *Danny or D.J. or Michelle 60. *Lorelai or Rory or Emily 64. Small and elegant

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11. He plus she 12. ___ Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II 15. Swelling on foot 20. Rumpelstiltskin’s machine, pl.

22. “Gross!”

24. Extra room charge 25. *Michael or Buster or Lindsay 26. Hindu queen 27. Support person DOWN 29. End to hostilities 1. Serengeti antelope 31. Quite a party 2. Arab League member 32. Little Boy and Fat 3. Called Man, e.g.

4. Use crib notes 33. Architectural 5. Sabbath loaf projection 6. Places 34. *Peggy or Kelly or 7. Don’t waste Al 8. Mostly vegetarian bear 36. Profligate 9. Explore by touch 38. A long way off 10. It makes one scratch 42. Baghdad resident 65. “Dear” one 67. Cut at an angle 68. Convert a book into a screenplay, e.g.

69. Schiller’s “___ to Joy” 70. Perpendicular to the keel 71. Combustible heap 72. This instant 73. *Tim’s “Home Improvement” son

45. Kind of hickory nut 49. Born 51. Involving the medulla oblongata 54. Match play?

56. Naked protozoa 57. Not a slob 58. Slightly open 59. Uh-uh 60. *The kids never did this on “The Simpsons” 61. Baker’s baker 62. Go through volumes 63. Lined with elm trees 64. Small loaf of soft bread 66. *Mike and Carol said it on “The Brady Bunch” pilot © Statepoint Media

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“Briefs” from page 2 the lead in planning and sponsorship for the event which will culminate in a

the Cowell Lime Works Historic egories will provide plenty of “We are Scotts Valley!”

Photography Competition he Scotts Valley Arts Commission announces a community-focused photography competition—We Are Scotts Valley!

the creativity of photographers and the uniqueness of Scotts Valley. All ages are encouraged to participate.

Beginning May 1 through June

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Local Tennis Pro Places Second in International Tournament

Scotts Valley’s Judy Newman (second from left) and the Women’s 50 team pose with their silver medals

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friendly dogs on a leash are welcome as well.

“Step right Up” 34th Annual Human Race Walkathon and Fun Run

welcomed and encouraged to attend.

Crowd friendly dogs are also welcome on a leash.

Schedule of Events 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Registration and donation turn-in 7:00 AM: Get fueled for the fun run participants.

8:00 AM: follow immediately after 10:30AM: community market place at the Carnival friends and family.

Register and download a pledge sheet at www.humanracesc.org or call the Volunteer Center at 831- 427-5075 for more information.

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San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce Saturday May 3

Plant Sale Fundraiser 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm, St Andrews Church 101 Riverside

Historic Landmark Awards 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Museum of Art & History705 Front Street Cooperhouse Shopping Center, Santa Cruz

Sunday May 4 Lecture Series

Wednesdays and Fridays and

in this age group are invited to participate. Activities will include

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every Thursday night from 5-10 p.m. Every $1 donated provides healthy 4 meals to people in need

receive support from people who care.

Association will sponsor a For more information, please call cleanup of Hidden Beach under (831) 430-3000. the leadership of Save Our Shores.

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Second Thursdays each month

Veterans of Foreign Wars

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For more information, call (831)

Svaroopa® Yoga Classes See website for times, Deerpark Shopping Center, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd. Aptos

Overeaters Anonymous

Adoption/Child Welfare Orientation 6:00pm- 8:00pm 1400 Emeline Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz.

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addiction. Three meetings are now For a meeting near you call (888) 374-1164 or email saveyoursanity@aol.com Visit http://nar-anon.org/NarAnon/California.html for more information.

Ongoing Events

Second and Fourth Mondays First and Third Wednesdays

Alzheimers Support Groups

p.m., third Wednesday of the Monday: 2:00 - 3:30pm Wednesday: 5:30 – 7:00pm Freedom Blvd. Watsonville Conference Room at Elena Baskin/ Capitola Road, Santa Cruz.

No-cost Youth Program in Aptos WomenCARE Support Group

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Ongoing thru Friday May 30 Tuesdays no-cost after school youth

Tuesday of month (for location details contact Danielle at 761-

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Cabrillo Host Lions Club

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in stimulating discussions of Shake-

Third Wednesdays

Meeting Schedule for the SCWD2 Task Force

7:00pm, Soquel Creek Water District Headquarters, 5180 Soquel Dr. Soquel

especially encouraged.

Visit www.scwd2desal.org for more info.

Lunafest 2014!

7 p.m., Del Mar Theater, Santa Cruz

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Wednesday May 14

SC County Heroes Breakfast

Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market

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ost to attend if $50.00. For questions email Camilla.

Wednesday May 21 360 Kings Village Drive 7:00pm, Firehouse on Soquel Dr. Aptos www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org Peripheral Neuropathy peakers helping speakers Support Group Meeting get gigs.

Sundays 1:00 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Call (831) 332-8221 for more Church, 420 Melrose Ave. Santa Cruz Over-Eaters Anonymous information.

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Ballroom, 400 Beach Street Santa

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Second and Fourth Thursdays 8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College tickets.com. Tickets $20

and/or adoptive parent is to attend orientation. The orientation Fourth Thursdays each month is designed to review the child Aptos Veterans of Foreign Wars welfare system and to give you First Tuesdays each month a chance to have your question Post 10110 Mondays, Wednesdays, Tail Wagging World of Dog 6:30 pm, Severinos, 7500 Old and Thursdays Ownership To register to one of the meeting and Dominion Ct., Aptos 6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, for directions, please call 454-4687.

Co-dependents Anonymous ommander Chuck Woodson 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa o-dependents Anonymous is a leads the meetings.

12-step group for people who want Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.).

For more information, call (831) Second and Fourth Wednesdays healthy relationships and self esteem.

Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

High St. Santa Cruz eets monthly on the third

Saturdays

Third Thursday each month First Wednesday each month

For more information, visit www.

Friday Shakespeare Club

6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach reservations or information or visit events are a part of the market. #50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos For more information, call (831)

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Hidden Beach Cleanup!

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Third Fridady of Each Month that Second Harvest support.

7:00pm at the Cabrillo Com8:45 am, Felton Firehouse et support for loosing weight at munity Center, Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. these health group meetings.

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help you too. Ongoing workshops -

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Santa Cruz/ Monterey Bay Branch First Tuesdays and Fridays world wide fellowship of relatives For a schedule and more information, Third Wednesdays each month ADHD Support Group Meetings 6:30-8:00pm Aptos Fire Station and friends of addicts who have

12:00pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz County

This group is a place where you can

PROFILE of Santa Cruz Clares St. Capitola

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

Drop-in Grief Support

Hoffman’s for Second Harvest

For more info. visit both oceangatezen.org and facebook. tips for meal prep and leftovers.

Featured recipes are posted on

Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club Meeting

or e-mail charleswhitt@att.net for support group for adults grieving the more information.

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Thursdays

Drop in Grief Support

6:00pm at Aegis, 125 Heather PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Terrance, Aptos oin other adults who are grieving Friends of Lesbians and Gays) the death of a friend or family Congregational Church of Santa Cruz To learn more, call (831) 427-4016 participate no later than March coping: Share stories and receive 7th. Contact Coordinator support from people who care.

Jodi Capitola-Duran at: No registration required, please Wednesdays stjohnyouthcoord@gmail.com, or call (831) 430-3000 Toastmasters: 831-708-2278, extension 17 for more information.

Speak for Success Tuesdays, Thursdays thru 12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philip’s Saturdays Mondays Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Ocean Gate Zen Center Zazen Valley Drive, Scotts Valley.

Meal Solution Mondays - Instructions munity Markets, 1210 41st Ave. B, Santa Cruz (next to Family Improve your speaking skills in a Capitola (Also down town and at Cycling Center) West side stores) orning meditation schedule et fresh ideas for easy-tomasters. Open to all levels.

Drop-ins welcome. For more nutritious main entrees from a instruction First Tues. of each munity Markets culinary team.

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for women through all stages from Free Job Seek Workshop! diagnoses through treatment.

6:00pm-7:00pm, Gateway Bible For more information or to Church, 5000 Granite Creek Rd. register call (831) 457-2273 Scotts Valley. For more information, visit http://hirewire.org

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consequences of having too much For more information , call (831) 426-1868.

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Wednesday May 7

Alzheimer’s Association 17th Annual Education Conference

3:00pm-6:00pm, Thrive Natural 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. at Mount Herman Conference Center, 37 Conference Drive, Mount

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to handle stress.

Freedom Forum Presents: In the best interest of the Children or in the Best Interest of the CPS/DFCS?

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day of retreat and learning.

Tuesday May 27

Aptos Sons In Retirement 11:30 a.m., Severinos Restaurant, 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos.

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information.

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Private instruction and classes ne hundred percent of the by arrangement. For more information, call Michael (831) enCARE and The Breast Cancer Fund

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Friday May 9 Thru Sunday May 11

Ongoing Events

Tuesdays

150 Jewell St.

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Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full

First Friday viewings.)

and guest artist.

More info at www.cabrillo.edu

Second Fridays each month

Saturday May 10

Big Band Dance

Day On The Farm

7:30pm-10:00pm, at Mid-County Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds www.soquelsports.com

Wednesdays

Capitola allroom dancing to live

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orty-seven years of performing

popular tunes. Come see our Wednesday. No cover.

singles welcome!

Suggested donation, $6 per person. Proceeds benefit MCSC. For more information, call (831) 476-4711.

Second Sundays Each Month for information about booking (donations are tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org

Thursdays

Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance

Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Fair

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unique items. Come and check it out! Browse through a wide assortment of treasures 6:30 pm, German American Hall, 230 Plymouth St. Santa Cruz

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event is family friendly. Classes For more information, contact Sue a whole lot of whatnot! or Don at (831) 72-7053 or e-mail For more info, please contact us at caller4u@att.net.

Facebook.

Modern Square Dancing Class

more information!

Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante Italian/Argentene Restarante, 21245 East Cliff Dr.

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meal from the Star Bene Argentine

Inner Light Choir and much

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

classes and organic food for sale. Free. www.rejuvenationfestival.com

Saturday May 17 Sunday May 18

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

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a concert featuring goal soloists from the Metropolitan Opera and

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

history of good old-fashioned Watsonville. farming. Activities include making More info: www.santacruzsymphony.org More info at www.aghistoryproject. org

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Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Felton Remembers

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

morning parade along Highway educational talks and Covered Bridge.

For more info visit www. cityofsantacruz.com

4th Annual Santa Cruz

Saturday May 24 Sunday May 25

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appearing at the 22nd annual Park, 137 Dakota Street, Santa Cruz he family event of the season features continuous entertainment on 3 stages

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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Santa Cruz Blues Festival

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

www.santacruzbluesfestival. com

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

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National Marine Sanctuary endors offer an eclectic

come your way. These connections may lead to some romantic feelings in a new partner. Com-

http://lunafestsc.brownpapertickets.com

montereysymphony.org for more the participating art venues. The Cabrillo Spring Dance Concert information.

Cabrillo’s Crocker Theatre event takes place year-round ancers from all over and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries. diversity of dance at this annual in a First Friday art tour, visit

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Wednesday May 7

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Hidden Beach Cleanup!

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Association will sponsor a cleanup of Hidden Beach under the leadership of Save Our Shores.

your time to thrive.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

For more info contact Fay

Thursday May 8 Lunafest 2014!

tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango.

7 p.m., Del Mar Theater, Santa Cruz- tickets $20

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Community Choice Aggregation

By Bruce McPherson, County Supervisor 5th District

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onterey Bay Community Choice Aggregation

have championed for more than

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leading the effort to study the deserve to know the answers that mental and economic gains to the local region.

Every county and city in the Central Coast agrees with me. terey and San Benito – and all of the 18 cities within those counties have agreed to participate in a CCA technical study. This is the

a full spectrum of free choice visors agreed and wrote a letter

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will know whether or not the funding is in place to move CCA technical study and also

the state and I am proud to say that my office has steered the effort to enroll these local government partners.

We have also made impressive progress toward raising private and foundation funding to support the study. The County

Bradford is successful in his CCA holds great promise for

historic horse ranch located near Felton and Ben Lomond. The park a more in-depth review. Stay munity informed.

Quail Hollow Ranch Park

the County will learn whether or not we have received the final funding necessary to trigger the study for the entire Monterey Bay region.

ramento that would significantly

is anticipated that the restoration

has recently received several important recognitions. The park received state and national recog-

environs of the pond to sensitive and unique sand hills. The ranch is home to a wide variety of flora and endangered species.

Hollow Brook.

The California Big Trees Registry and the National Register of and hosting meetings.

This national recognition

is a step in the wrong direction for local government control over our energy future. The current

Championship and the U.S. Chamnominated

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SPCA Featured Pet

“Brook Knoll” page 17 program and facilities continue to drive our special program this month. Seniors will have their own award and scholarship event as will athletes involved in the many sports program at SVHS. Jillian

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the Scotts Valley Education Foundation. I service on the Board and representation of students. We are all very proud of Jillian!

dents who are our purpose and our future!

“Music in May” from page 6

Oracion del Torero.

online at www.musicinmay.org.

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Saturday, May 17 Program Clara Schumann Three Romances for Violin

Tickets: $20 advance/$25 at the door.

Website: www.musicinmay.org Phone: (800) 838-3006 Online: www.brownpapertickets.

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