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The Season of Festivals!

We are always blessed to have such a great variety country has been sweltering, getting rained on and mornings and sunny, zephyrous afternoons to enjoy watching pelicans and whales frolicking in the Bay. Full Story page 6

Music At Skypark:

Final Concert September 28 The free community-wide “Music at Skypark� concert series benefiting the music programs in local public schools has its last concert for 2014 on September 28 from 3:30 to 7:00 pm at Skypark in Scotts Valley.

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Painting the Golden State Scotts Valley’s ‘Art in the Library’ Program Presents California Landscapes.

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Humorous and or clever acts are a plus.

Auditions: Tuesday, September 23 (7 – 9 pm) and Sunday, September 28, (2 – 4 pm) St. Phillip Episcopal Church 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley Call Backs: September 30, 2014 (7:00-9:00pm) Show Dates: November 1, 2 7, 8, 9 For more information contact Cherise at (408) 655-0550 or svpavot@gmail.com

Contest for “Best Apple Pie in Santa Cruz County” ave your apple pie announced as the “The Best” on Tuesday, September 9, opening day of the Santa Cruz County Fair.

Entry Deadline for the 38th Annual Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau Apple Pie Baking Contest is Tuesday, September 2 postmarked no later than 11:59 p.m.

Contest held on the opening day of the Santa Cruz County Fair September 9 sponsored by the Pajaro Valley apple growers, shippers and related industries as well as pie lovers throughout Santa Cruz County and the Pajaro Valley.

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Music At Skypark – Final Concert September 28

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The Season of Festivals! By Noel Smith

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Jacob’s Heart September Kidrageous Events

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“Painting” from page 1 Contemporary California artists from the Santa Cruz Oil Painters (SCOP) travelled extensively through Lake Tahoe’s sapphire blue waters, the rugged Big Sur coast, cool green redwood forests and Yosemite’s granite splendor. The public is welcome to come to the library and celebrate our love of California’s diverse landscapes through this exhibit of original oil and pastel paintings.

“California is a diverse state in so many ways, and this installation celebrates this state’s amazing landscapes,” said Val Peyser, Art in the Library program chair. “The Santa Cruz Oil Painters group is committed to creating a community of artists with the common goal of providing support and learning along with exhibitions.

We are lucky to be able to showcase their amazing talents.”

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For more information on the Friends of the Scotts Valley Library and the Library’s ‘Art in the Library’ program please go to: www.fsvpl.org/ or email Valri Peyser at vpeyser@aol.com Cover Image: Karin Leonard ~ Through the Eyes of the Condor—Garrapata State Park

Music At Skypark

Final Concert September 28

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music programs in local public schools has its last concert for 2014 on September 28 from 3:30 to 7:00 pm at Skypark in Scotts Valley.

Local businesses and volunteers will and vegetarian sandwiches, pizza, desserts, beer and wine and other picnic foods, with vendors donating all net proceeds to the schools. The total attendance at these concerts has increased each year sponsored by Kiwanis of the Valleys.

Skypark has raised about $60,000, funding the purchase of instruments, musician chairs, choral risers, music books, band suits and choir dresses, instrument storage cabinets, entry fees for school bands and choirs to participate in music festivals, and other expenses to maintain the music programs at local public schools. Scotts Valley was chosen by a national organization as the recipient of the 2013 “Best Communities for Music Education Award” in part due to Music at Skypark proceeds supporting the musical education of local students.

“It’s been amazing to bring our music program into the 21st Century!” exclaimed Beth Hollenbeck, music director of the Scotts Valley school district. “Music at Skypark has enabled us to buy new instruments and chase proper musician chairs and teaching materials, participate in local music festivals and build our music library. On behalf of my students, the administrators and myself, words cannot express our gratitude to Music at Skypark sponsors and Kiwanis for helping us keep music alive in Scotts Valley schools!”

Schedule for the last concert of 2014 Music at Skypark concert on September 28 will feature two headliners, both of which have played multiple times at Music at Skypark: Joint Chiefs, a versatile dance band performing together since 1990, will open with a sound that mixes funk, acid jazz and classic R&B. Following will be Santa Cruz’s own Extra Large, well-known to Central Coast crowds for its driving, high-energy blend of funk, blues, “Music at Skypark” page 9

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The Season of Festivals!

The end to a perfect summer in paradise

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to do as summer ends. While the rest of the country has been swel-

foggy mornings and sunny, zephyrous afternoons to enjoy watching pelicans and whales frolicking in the Bay. Now it’s time to celebrate this land of beaches, forests, mountains and its bounty!

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ver Labor Day weekend, Aug 29-Sep 1, we have the 62nd Begonia Festival in Capitola by the sea. Music, Entertainment, Horse Shoe and Sand Sculpture contests, a not-to-be-missed begonia-decked Nautical Parade, and much more. It’s a great time in the Village of Capitola.

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he following weekend, September 5–6–7 is the Greek community’s 33rd

Santa Cruz County Fair

best in Greek culture’s food, dancing and entertainment for the enjoyment of all. You don’t have to spell or perfectly pronounce the delicious foods of the Mediterranean, just enjoy.

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elping September to be the most active month of the year is the Santa Cruz County Fair from September 9-14.

All kinds of crafts and the activities of our residents are showcased. See the farm

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till more to come! September 13–14 is the 32nd annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival. Take the time to browse though planet, Capitola Village, looking for that perfect piece of art, decoration or jewelry.

While there, try some of the best wine that

the history of our county. The FFA and 4-H

in the Mountains of Santa Cruz. Then enjoy and dance to entertainment while

the county’s best apple pie is chosen. If that is not exciting enough for you, there are the carnival rides, horse shows, professional

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Jacob’s Heart September Kidrageous Events

Honoring Local Children With Cancer In partnership with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford

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n September 19, 1999, Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services

CARNIVAL and invited the entire community to honor children with cancer in a positive, family-center celebration of love and hope. Sixteen years ago, on that September afternoon, Jacob’s Heart collected nearly 1,000 establish September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the State of California

Heart has celebrated with KIDRAGEOUS celebrations honoring local children with cancer and spreading thousands of gold ribbons throughout the Central Coast every September.

This September the celebrations are expanding. Stanford Children’s Health and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford have joined Jacob’s Heart to present four local events, each Sunday in September, in celebration of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

— Sunday, September 7th at Skypark, Scotts Valley – 12 pm to 5 pm. Live music by Extra Large will be accompanied by acrobats, magicians, dancers and Disney characters.

— Sunday, September 14 – Custom House Plaza – Monterey State Historic Park 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. We will wear gold during a 5K walk, run or gallop from the Custom House Plaza - Monterey State Historic - Park at 8 am.

Kidrageous Carnival — Sunday, September 21st City Plaza, Watsonville – 12 pm to 5 pm our 16th annual KIDRAGEOUS Carnival in the Plaza in Watsonville with face painting, live music, dancing and family fun.

— Sunday, September 28 Seascape Park – Aptos. The KIDRAGEOUS festivities will conclude at scape Park on September 28 at 8:00 am with a family celebration to follow to 11:30 am At Jacob’s Heart’s KIDRAGEOUS events, all of the booths, activities, food and KIDRAGEOUS characters represent the “favorite things” of local children with cancer.

Anthony, angel wings in memory of Reyna,

Disney princesses in honor of Emily, a halfpipe skateboard ramp in honor of Anthony, peppermint patties in memory of Samantha and, tie-dyed t-shirts in honor of April.

Communities from Scotts Valley to King City will show that we care about kids with cancer as gold ribbons, golden porch lights, gold clothing and hearts of gold will be in abundance throughout the Central Coast with residents changing their porch lights to gold on the evening of September 7th.

Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services started with one little boy who was given a 5% chance to survive one of the most deadly forms of childhood cancer, acute myelogenous leukemia. Jacob, now 21 years old, remembers his number one concern: how his family would cope with his illness and potential death. Since then, Jacob has grown up and so has Jacob’s Heart.

Jacob’s Heart has received local, regional and national recognition for providing compassionate, family-centered care to 525 local families who have heard the devastating words, “Your child has cancer.”

More than 2,000 dedicated volunteers that address the isolation, fear, and seemingly insurmountable day-to-day challenges that families experience as they navigate their way Services include: Individual and family counseling, peer mentorship and social support, direct payment of bills such as rent, phone and utilities and biweekly home delivery distribution of nutritious groceries delivered to families whose children are undergoing intensive cancer treatment and community education about pediatric cancer.

Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services: 2007 Freedom Blvd. Freedom, CA 95019. Website: jacobsheart.org Tel #: 831-724-9100 Scotts Valley Times / September 2014 / 7

Spring Hills School Phone: 831-427-2641

250 California Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 web: www.springhillschool.org

Fax: 831-427-2958

Spring Hill is a private, non-profit school where the talents of bright, motivated and gifted children are recognized, nurtured and developed to their full potential.The school’s accelerated and enriched curriculum supports academic success schedule a time to meet our teachers and staff.

Chartwell School 2511 Numa Watson Road, Seaside CA 93955 Phone: 831-394-3468 ext 1025 Fax: 831-394-6809 e-mail: gmitchell@chartwell.org web: www.chartwell.org Chartwell is an independent day school for co-ed students diagnosed with dyslexia and other learning difficulties. Chartwell offers an academic skills program in grades 2–8 and a college prep project-based curriculum in grades 9–12. Research shows that nearly 20% of all students find learning to read difficult despite average or better cognitive ability; mainly due to the ways their brains process visual and auditory information. At Chartwell, we see students reach their full potential by helping them get the education they need. Tuition Support Fund assistance is available to new students.

Good Shepherd Catholic School 2727 Mattison Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Phone: 831-476-4000 web: www.gsschool.org Good Shepherd Catholic School, located fully accredited academic program for students in preschool through eighth that is project-based and faith driven.

The school’s focus on community service gives students numerous opportunities to learn and practice Catholic social library science, computer classes and in preschool through eighth grade. The school’s highly successful interscholastic sports program starts in third grade.

School hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with after-school care until 6:00 p.m. each school day. Please call 831.476.4000 to schedule a tour.

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he Cabrillo Host Lions Club will be hosting a free health screening at the Santa Cruz County Fair this year with the use of the A.J. Robinson Screening Unit and the assistance of all Lions Clubs in the county.

The A.J. Robinson Mobile Trailer Screening Unit is used to detect risks for blindness and vision problems, test hearing and screen for diabetes. No diagnostic procedures are performed, but patients will

taken to their respective doctor for further examination.

The A.J. Robinson Screening Unit will be at the fair for the entire week of September 9-14. This may allow the idenonset as a service to the community.

Screenings are provided free of charge however, anyone under the age of 18 will need their parent’s written consent for any blood sugar screening.

Free health screenings at the Santa Cruz County Fair: Tuesday, (9/9), 1-5pm , (9/10), 1-5pm Thursday, (9/11), 1-5pm , (9/12), 12-8pm Saturday, (9/13), 12-8pm Sunday, (9/14), 12-4 Courtesy of the Cabrillo Host Lions Club.

Art & Wine Festival a Hit Once Again!

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ttendees from Scotts Valley, throughout the greater Bay Area, and guests from outside of Santa Cruz County enjoyed another fabulous weekend in Scotts Valley’s Skypark for the 15th Annual Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival on August 9 and 10! The crowd partook in wine and beer tasting, while strolling through the park on a beautifully displays of art from featured California Artists. The artwork encompassed a large variety of medias, including jewelry, paintings, photography, fabric and wood pieces, leather, glasswork and much more. We had over 200 artists apply and over 100 artists were accepted to sell their wares at the festival. sustain our focus on supporting local This year’s festival Poster Artist, business, our Winery Coordinator, Chris Johnson, was there with his Becky McMillion, sought out Wineries who have established roots here at the entrance of the festival. The in Santa Cruz County. Just another mounted featured piece is over three attempt of ours to support local feet tall, and was a welcome sight with business and feature local goods at the bright colors, bringing people into the festival this year. festival. Chris has stayed busy leading Another feature of the Scotts into the festival, creating pieces to sell Valley Art & Wine Festival is the free and readying for the next Scotts Valley entertainment. This year families Glass Pumpkin Festival, whose date and friends danced and listened will be announced soon! to the music of local band Back to The wine was superb this year, Nowhere, the Mike Hadley Band, featuring local Santa Cruz Wineries! Tsunami, Linda Acreo, Harpin’ Jonny Pouring this year we had award- & the Primadons, and local favorite winning wineries including Bargetto Aftershock.

Winery, Heart O’ the Mountain, On Sunday guests were treated Bruzzone Family Vineyards, Chau- to a performance from the talented cer’s Cellar, Dancing Creek Winery, young dancers of Scotts Valley’s 37th Parallel, Wargin Wines, MYKA Wings School of Dance, led by Wendy Cellars, Hallcrest Vineyards (who Phillips. Wendy is a dance instructor also featured a booth of their Surf under the membership of the National City Ciders), MJA Vineyards, Bottle Dance Education Organization as well Jack, Kissed by an Angel, and as the California Dance Educators Association, and led her team of difArmitage Wines. ferent age groups through beautiful two days over the weekend to taste choreographed dances for parents and patrons to appreciate at the festival.

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testament to talent found in our Scotts Valley Schools!

As an added attraction we also included a booth donated to the Scotts Valley Historic Society. They used their space to show handmade birdhouses constructed from reclaimed redwood planks from the Historic Polo Barn in Scotts Valley. They raised funds and historic museum here in Scotts Valley.

The plan went before the Scotts Valley City Council on August 20th and although all details are not released, they will go forward with the building of their museum near the Scotts Valley Water District and City Hall.

In addition to the Historic Society As attendees built an appetite from all of the dancing, drinking and strolling in the park, they were able to enjoy food from local vendors Bruno’s BBQ, Café Carlos, Coastal Kettle Corn, Fruit Friz, Surf City Frozen Fruit Bars, Aunt LaLi’s Treats, and Santa Cruz Shaved Ice. To round out our food selection, joining our local food purveyors we also had festival favorites Artichoke Connection and Duke’s Wrap Delight. For information delicious foods please contact the Chamber of Commerce.

Joining us for the Sixth year was our fabulous student artist group from Scotts Valley High School. We would like to give a special thanks to our two Jr. Art Advocates, Julia Gonzales and Trevor Hormel, who helped us to gather High School volunteers and run the Scotts Valley High School Art Booth. Along with their instructor, Judy Cogan, the students organized their booth to gain exposure to the talented group of young artists and to raise funds for the Art Department at Scotts Valley High School. The artwork

organized by the local 4-H branch. towards buying gear for the 4-H Livestock Program in Boulder Creek. They plan to buy a livestock scale, and sheep blankets. Plus the animals provided another fun attraction for kids and families attending the festival!

The Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival is not just a great Community event, but also an essential fundraiser for the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce. We met our goal this year, to create a festival that provides our residents a fun family weekend, and that attracts hundreds of people into Scotts Valley to shop, stay and play.

Our objective was to support the local artists, students, and businesses of Scotts Valley. I want to extend a special thank you out to our Administrative Assistant, Angela Marshall, without whom the planning and organization of this festival would not have been the same. Thank you sincerely to all of the volunteers, sponsors and participants who made this festival another success!

Business Networking Mixer 5:30-7:00 pm Scotts Valley Chamber 360 Kings Village Rd.

September 25 Networking Mixer 5:30-7:00 pm Cinelux Theatres 226 Mt. Herman Rd.

October 9 Networking Mixer 5:30-7:00 pm Scotts Valley Artisans 230 Mount Herman Rd.

October 23 Networking Mixer, 6:30-8:30 pm Hosted by: Scotts Valley , , and Saratoga Chambers of Commerce Hilton Scotts Valley/ Santa Cruz 6001 La Madrona Drive, SV

November 8 Dinner 6 -10 pm Location TBA Every 2nd Thursday Every 4th Thursday

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Thank You Volunteers!

Join us for a FREE Chamber Mixer in Your Honor!

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lease join us on September 10, from 5:30-7 pm, at the Chamber of Com-

in Scotts Valley (located next door to the Community Center). We will host refreshments and food, and admission is FREE! We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our volunteers who help with so much throughout the year and to invite the community in, to meet and greet dinator, Kelli Sebastian will be there, along

with the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Ambassadors, to meet and thank all of those volunteers who make up who we are. Please come and bring friends and family to meet the full team and to see This year we have established a Board of Directors, Ambassador Team and Volunteers from tenured community members and new faces. Joining our Board of Directors this year is new Executive Director, Nicole DeLauder, along with the tenured team of Board President, Josh Breeden of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Vice President Diane Bianconi of DBM Enterprise, Secretary Jen Isola owner of Bean Creek Studio, Treasurer Wendy Von Bach of Bay Federal, City Manager Steve Ando, Larry Beaman of Farmers Insurance, Erik Nelson and Dean Austin with Wells Fargo, Farah Theissen of GOBO Source, Stephen Hoversten of Modern Woodmen of America, Rosanna Herrera owner of Bruno’s BBQ,

and Christian Pellecchia with Slatter Construction.

Thank you to this group for all you do to support the Chamber of Commerce and the Community!

Our Ambassador group supports our events and help to act as advocates for the Chamber of Commerce, we want to extend a big thank you out to this group as well, without whom we would not have the presence that we do in Scotts Valley.

The Ambassador group consists of President Jesse Wilkins owner of Computer Center Santa Cruz, Vice President and City Council Woman Donna Lind, Michael Seigle with Comcast Business Services, Becky

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Angela Marshall McMillion our Winery Coordinator for the Art & Wine Festival, Brad Hartung owner of Hinde Chiropractic, Angelo Bartolotta owner of Dynamic Press and Ellie Armalou Branch Manager with Comerica Bank in Scotts Valley.

Thank you Ambassadors for all you do for the Chamber and your town!

We are always looking for passionate people to join our team of Volunteers, Ambassadors and Board Members! If you would like to learn more about how you can contribute to the commerce and vitality of the City of Scotts Valley, please visit our website at: www.scottsvalleychamber.com/ about-us/ambassadors/.

The primary responsibility of the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce is to improve economic growth for member businesses and the greater community. To achieve this goal, it takes involvement from the members of our community; we hope that you will consider becoming involved in one of the many projects the Chamber of Commerce directs! We encourage you to use this connection, through the Chamber of Commerce to also promote your business, and build relationships with other business members who serve our community.

Again, thank you sincerely to all of our volunteers throughout Scotts Valley!

We hope that you will join us for fun and friends on Thursday, September 10th!

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his year it is our turn to host the annual Quad Mixer, along with our fellow Chambers from Silicon Valley. We will co-host a Business Networking Mixer on October 23rd, from 6:30-8:30 pm. So save the date! Representatives from our neighboring Chambers of Los Gatos, Saratoga, and Campbell will be heading our way over the hill to meet and mingle at the Scotts Valley Hilton. This is a networking opportunity that you will not want to miss out on! Come and enjoy refreshments and food from restaurants, caterers, wineries and more from Chamber Business Members of Silicon Valley and Scotts Valley.

Last year this event was held in Los Gatos at the Los Gatos Lodge, and was a fabulous opportunity for patrons to expand their connections outside of their individual communities. This year we have an opportunity to host and highlight our local businesses.

Come ready with business cards to distribute and to meet new business partners and associates.

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as another highlight and give exposure to October 22nd, so that we are able to coordinate with the other three Chambers and give you credit for your donation. Admission is $5 for Chamber of Commerce Members and $10 for non-members.

This is one of our biggest events of the expand your connections and your business.

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munity Art Center. If you have not had the opportunity to meet Dawn Teal and her team at the Scotts Valley Artisans, you must to get down to our mixer and see what they are working on! The Scotts

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sell their work. The Scotts Valley Artisans also uses the space as a teaching facility, designed to bring low-cost art education opportunities to our community.

Scotts Valley Artisans is a part of the Regional Artisans Association, a

art center, with one location here in Scotts Valley, featuring the work of over 150 Santa Cruz County artisans.

developed to expand and enhance the arts in Santa Cruz County. Come ready with

showcase for local artists to display and

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showcase your business, and meet the passionate group that makes up the Scotts Valley Artisans!

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in October, more than 300 Santa Cruz County artists open their studios to the public for demonstrations of the artistic process, art exhibits, and opportunities for visitors to purchase art directly from the source. The tour includes multi-stop studios like the Tannery Arts Center and individual workspaces scattered throughout the county.

This year, there are 44 artists who are new to the Tour and 35 who have participated for more than twenty years.

Studios are divided between North and South County (with the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor as the dividing point). October 4 & 5 features South County artists, October 11 & 12 features North County Artists, and October 18 & 19 is an Encore Weekend that features select artists in both North and South County.

Each day, studios are open from 11 am – 5 pm.

A preview exhibit featuring work from

every 2014 Open Studios artist will open on Saturday, September 27 and run through Sunday, October 19 at the Santa Cruz Art League (526 Broadway in Santa Cruz, Wed through Fri 11 am – 5 pm and Sat & Sun 10 am – 5 pm).

A public reception will be held on Sunday, September 28 from 3 – 6 pm with entertainment by Kuzanga Marimba, frozen treats from Mission Hill Creamery and a variety of beers from Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing.

The Preview Exhibit will be part of the First Friday Art Tour on October 3.

“We’re thrilled to see another year of amazing variety. From watercolor and artists span a broad range of media and represent every part of Santa Cruz County.

the changes in store for the 2014 Artist Guide,” said Ann Ostermann, Open Studios & Events Manager.

The $20 Open Studios Art Tour Guide is available Friday, September 5 at outlets throughout the Bay Area. The re-imagined Guide features larger artist images, neighborhood information, and a pullout map to help make the most of the Tour. The $4.99 mobile App is a portable guide which helps to create personlocation, medium, and other criteria; and saves information for revisiting favorite stops.

“In its 29th year, our Tour is a national model which supports the livelihood of working artists, draws art lovers from near and far, and helps us provide arts education to thousands of children county-wide. We’re excited to be a part of what makes Santa Cruz

such a vibrant place to live and visit,” said Michelle Williams, Executive Director.

Hotel Paradox is a major sponsor and the Preferred Hotel Partner of the Open Cruz Arts Package, which includes a discounted stay, Open Studios Art Tour Guide, and $20 credit to Solaire.

Proceeds from the Guide and App sales support the Arts Council’s arts and arts education programs. Visit artscouncilsc.org for more information and a list of where the Guide is sold. The Arts Council Santa Cruz County is a passionate supporter of the arts.

We promote, connect, and invest in the arts in order to stimulate creativity and vibrancy across Santa Cruz County. artscouncilsc.org.

For more information about the Open Studios Art Tour, contact Ann Ostermann, Open Studios & Events Manager: ann@artscouncilsc.org, (831) 475-9600 x17, or cell (831) 251-4626.

Annual Scotts Valley Community Awards Night is Approaching

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ound up the Family, Gussy up, and Save the Date for the Annual Scotts Valley Community Awards Night, November 8 The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for our Annual Awards Dinner, so please save the date an d come celebrate outstanding community members and businesses with us! The event will be November 8 from 6-10 pm.

We are currently seeking out dedicated community members who would like to be a part of

our selection committee, along with our Board of Directors and City Dignitaries. If you are interested in becoming involved please email us at exec@scottsvalleychamber.com.

We will be accepting nomination forms in September for the Alvin Scarborough Memorial Man of the Year, Woman of the Year, Business of the Year, Year, Sharemi Ullestad Memorial Youth of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year, and Educator of the Year.

Last year was a blast, as we walked the yellow

Artists Association’s “Remember Skypark” Mural

brick road and celebrated to the theme of The Wizard of Oz. Award winners last year were: Diane Bianconi as Woman of the Year, Alex McMillion as Sharemi Ullestad Memorial Youth of the Year, Elliot Stone won the Alvin Scarborough Memorial Man of the Year, Business of the Year went to Cinelux Theater, Rotary Club of Scotts Valley took the honor of Organization of the Year, and the Regional

This year it is up to the community to determine the next winners, to the theme of Western fun. We are taking it back to the roots of Scotts Valley’s past, to settlement days. So dress up and polish those cowboy boots, and come ready for a night of fun with family and friends!

Applications and sponsor opportunities will be available in September at www.scottsvalley chamber.com/awards-dinner/. Thank you in advance for your support and we are looking forward to receiving your nominations!

Welcome to Our New Member Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association 725 Front Street #112, Santa Cruz, CA. 95060 Website: scmwa.com Tel #: 831.685.8463

Thank You to Our Renewing Members Gateway Church ProBuild, Inc. HOPE Services Bruzzone Vineyards Timothy Imbrie, CPA Community Foundation Santa Cruz

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the experience of going to the movies with their comfortable lounge and wide-array of entrees, appetizers, desserts and a selection of local wines. Cinelux is located at 226 Mount Hermon Road, Scotts Valley. The Café and Lounge is open to the general public and not

just moviegoers. They also rent out the facility for private events and parties.

For one night only this year the Chamber of Commerce will host an opportunity for members to come and enjoy the ambiance for only $5 ($10 for non-members). Please join us for an opportunity to get a luxury experience, enjoying food, wine and the company of your community. Don’t forget to bring a

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he Felton Satellite Center is having a 5th birthday business mixer party from 5:30-8:00pm at the Satellite Center, 6265

Forward event in the SLV as we celebrate 5 years in Felton! This event features a “Pay it Forward Wall” for local business owners to in Felton, Scotts Valley, Los Gatos and Santa Interested people can put their business card in the envelope next to their their communities. Amenities include open This is a fun way to gain clients and gather good leads.

Enjoy complimentary wine, beer and appetizers brought to you by local restaurants, wineries, and breweries while networking your business. This is a FREE event open to all business professionals.

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Contact: Bree Karpavage, Email: Breek@ thesatelliteinc.com, Phone: 831-222-2100

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‘Build It’ Year for SVUSD

By Penny Weaver, Superintendent Scotts Valley Unified School District

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throughout the district which caused addi-

to school with a welcome back

incredibly talented group. School board members, city council members, the mayor, Commerce, Kiwanis, Rotary Club, County Superintendent of Schools, S4C Executive Director and local dignitaries served successful 2014-2015 school year.

Our “Build It” year means building our program with Common Core State Standards, building our relationships with students, parents, and our community and preparing to rebuild Scotts Valley Middle School (SVMS).

Progress is being made to reduce class sizes overall and especially in Kindergarten through third grade. Classes at those grade levels are now averaging 25 students per teacher. Some enrollment growth is noted

one position was increased from part time to full time to serve students in special education programs.

Since Measure A, the District’s facility bond measure, passed in June with 72.17% for architect services has been drafted along with a conceptual master plan for facilities for SVMS. The RFP is scheduled to publish of September. A committee will review the interview. Recommendations are expected to be discussed by school board members in October. As the planning phase progresses into the design phase, funds will be needed to further the work.

that the Board of Trustees appoint a Com-

munity Oversight Committee (COC) to work with the District. Applications were received and 16 community members were appointed in August. Their role is to inform the public concerning the District’s expenditure of Measure A bond proceeds, to review expenditure reports produced by the District to ensure that bond proceeds were expended only for the purposes set forth in Measure A, and to present to the Board of Trustees an annual written report.

New sidewalk construction is underway in front of Vine Hill Elementary School. This project is not part of the District’s facilities bond program. We are fortunate that the City of Scotts Valley was awarded a special safe routes to school grant. Part of the grant funds are dedicated to the installation of sidewalks in front of VHE on Vine Hill School Road and Tabor Drive. The District is also working on a joint project proposal with the City on Valley High School. The city-school district partnership, enabled by unwavering leadOur dedicated Board of Trustees will continue working together through the next election cycle. Board President Art Bubb, Members John Abel and Kim Shultz appointed in lieu of election as no other ments will save the district about $40,000

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in the cost of an election and will provide continuity in leadership as the district engages in the construction project and implementation of our goals.

Email: Penny Weaver at pweaver@scotts valleyusd.org or call 831-438-1820 extension District 4444 Scotts Valley Drive, Suite 5B Scotts Valley, California 95066

Land Trust Protects More Sandhills Land

Scotts Valley Purchase Covers 204 Acres Near Mount Hermon & Lockhart Gulch roads

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n its ongoing campaign to protect the threatened Sandhills, the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County yesterday purchased 15 acres near Mount Hermon Road and Lockhart Gulch Road in Scotts Valley, forever preventing development that would threaten the rare plants and animals that live there. These 15 acres will be added to the Land Trust’s adjacent 189acre Morgan Sandhills property.

The Sandhills make up an ancient seabed.

Sand dollars, seashells, and fossils of extinct sea mammals can be found there. Biologist Peter Raven likened the Sandhills to the Galapagos because of their biological diversity.

The Santa Cruz Sandhills are home to seven species of plants and animals found nowhere else on earth, including the

said Land Trust Executive Director Terry Corwin.

In its 25-Year Conservation Blueprint, completed in 2011, the Land Trust vation area due to its rarity.

Corwin said the group plans to protect additional Sandhills land through

winged grasshopper, Santa Cruz kangaroo

Grant Program. Corwin said the Land Trust contributed $14,000 from an Opportunity Fund, which was raised as part of its campaign to protect 10,000 acres, completed in January 2013.

Lomond buckwheat.

“It is a rare habitat, threatened by development that needs protecting today,”

Funding came from a variety of sources, including $239,600 from the State Wildlife Conservation Board, and $150,400 from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Act,

Additional funding for the project also came through the Living Landscape Initiative Challenge Grant Program of Resources Legacy Fund, which is funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County has protected more than 13,000 acres by working with willing landowners and conservation partners. The trust protects both working lands, like farms and timberland, and natural lands with high conservation value – thus protecting water supplies, wildlife habitats, and open space.

The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) was created by legislation in 1947 to administer a capital outlay program for wildlife conservation and related public recreation. Originally created within the California Department

of Natural Resources, and later placed with the Department of Fish and Game.

WCB consists of the President of the Fish and Game Commission, the Director of the Department of Fish and Game and the Director of the Department of Finance.

WCB’s three main functions are land opment of wildlife oriented public access facilities, which are carried out through its PROGRAMS. The Living Landscape Initiative is a servation organizations in and around Silicon Valley – the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, The Nature Conservancy, Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), Save the Redwoods League and Sempervirens Fund.

The Initiative seeks to enhance our lives by promoting clean air and water, local farming and working lands, biodiversity and habitat protection for wildlife, and public enjoyment of natural lands. To learn more, visit www. livinglandscapeinitiative.org.

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Updates for County District 5

By Bruce McPherson, County Supervisor District 5

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ou’ve probably already noticed the orange cones and road crews: a number of road repairs and projects are underway.

In addition to other projects, work began to resurface a section of Mount Hermon Road. Although the delays were painful — improvement will be worthwhile.

Work has also begun to install guardrails and retaining walls along Felton Empire Road near the top at Bonny Doon.

Road damaged in by storms in March 2011 is being repaired. And in Scotts Valley, a new section of Nelson Road, closed by a large rockslide also in March of 2011, is being built. Construction on

this project is anticipated to take up to three months.

The Nelson Road repairs were delayed after local and state authorities declared a disaster following the March 2011 storm, but the federal government refused to follow suit. That meant denial of millions of dollars in local disaster aid. Instead,

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A very large — and very dead — eucalyptus tree was removed last week in Felton. The base of the tree was along up and over the bridge on Conference Drive on the way to Mount Hermon.

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Commission Vacancies would like to invite Fifth District residents to apply for vacant positions on County advisory bodies. These advisory bodies make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. Vacancies for Fifth District representatives currently exist on the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission, the Human Services Commission, the Mental Health Advisory Board (for a representative of consumers) and the Seniors Commission. If you are interested, an online application is available at www. santacruzcounty.us. That will take you to the County’s home page. Under the “Government” tab, choose “Commissions, Committees & Advisory Bodies,” and then click on the “Apply Now” button to bring up the on-line application. If you would like to receive a hard copy of the application to complete and return, please call

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the feasibility of a “host family” program for migrant children who have been stranded at the border. The surge of unaccompanied and undocumented minors

crossing the border has overwhelmed of Refugee Resettlement.

In the last eight months, estimates suggest that a minimum of 57,000 new children have entered without a parent or lence in their birth countries of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.

to their homeland.

This would not replace the federal p r o c e s s but would provide a more humane placement while the cases involving these minors are pending in refugee court.

I estimate that a program in Santa Cruz County would place up to 10 children. Federal money has for this humane cause.

children have been placed in emergency military dormitories, akin to FEMA shelters, and other shelters never designed to house large numbers of children.

Santa Cruz County has joined Santa Clara County and other communities in considering a “host family” program, using licensed foster homes to temporarily house some of the children until a court decides whether they will stay or be returned

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lans for a new entrance and visitor’s complex at Castle Rock State Park are moving forward. The Santa Cruz County Planning Commission approved the proposal in August and the Board of Supervisors will consider plans in September.

The proposal by Sempervirens Fund is to relocate the main entrance to Castle Rock State Park and construct a gateway to the

include construction of a new driveway and entrance, including deceleration and acceleration lanes; construction of a 90-car parking lot with electronic pay stations, amphitheater, restrooms, picnic areas and trails, and installation of landscaping. The second phase would include construction of a visitor’s center complex of about 6,000 tree farm to native meadow.

The park entrance is located on the southwest side of Highway 35, about 2.3 miles from its intersection with Highway 9. Popular with rock climbers, many park visitors currently park along the highway.

The plan is to keep the small existing parking lot for climbing groups and other scheduled groups.

The new main entrance would move about 500 feet from the existing one, on the Santa Cruz side of Highway 35, which runs along the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains between Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties. Sanborn County Park is located across the highway on the Santa Clara County side.

I support the proposal and look forward to a safer, more accommodating entryway to this jewel of a park.

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San Lorenzo Valley Museum Calendar Exhibition thru Nov. 30 Crystals, Caves, and Kilns

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his special exhibition explores the natural and cultural history of limestone, lime, and marble in the Felton – Santa Cruz area. Visitors will learn about the geologic history of the area and how marble caves form. There will be displays of mineral and crystal specimens, 19th century artifacts and historic photographs from the local lime industry, and activity stations for our younger visitors.

The exhibition was curated

by Frank Perry, paleontologist, geologist, co-author of the book Lime Kiln Legacies.

Exhibition sponsors are the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, the San Lorenzo Valley Water District, and the Friends of the Cowell Lime Works Historic District at UCSC. San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Highway 9, Boulder Creek.

Tel# 831- 338-8382 Website: www. slvmuseum.com/ Membership and donations are 100% tax deductible. Members receive a 15% discount at the Museum store. They also receive

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First Tuesdays each month

Tail Wagging World of Dog Ownership

6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.).

First Tuesdays and Third Wednesdays each month

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Advocates for Children For a schedule and more information, go to www.coda.org Tuesday of month (for location or e-mail gratefulcoda@gmail.com details contact Danielle at 7612956 X102) South County, 5:30-7 or call (831) 469-6096. p.m., third Wednesday of the

Second and Fourth Mondays First and Third Wednesdays

Freedom Blvd. Watsonville ASA (Court Appointed Special Alzheimers Support Groups Advocates) needs volunteers, 3-5 Monday: 2:00 - 3:30pm hours per week, to provide support, Wednesday: 5:30 – 7:00pm guidance, and a powerful voice in Conference Room at Elena Baskin/ court for children who have been Live Oak Senior Center, 1777-A removed from their homes because Capitola Road, Santa Cruz. acilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this of abuse or neglect. Everyone welcome, men and bilingual folks Daily group is for caregivers and especially encouraged. family members of people with Overeaters Anonymous To RSVP call 761-2956 vereaters Anonymous is a 12-Step Alzheimers Wednesdays Facilitated by Francie Ext. 102, or email support group for those who Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org wish to stop eating compulsively.

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Thursdays

Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club Meeting

Fourth Thursdays each month cious Baked Chicken dinner with

Aptos Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10110

6:30 pm, Severinos, 7500 Old Dominion Ct., Aptos ommander Chuck Woodson leads the meetings.

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potato salad, mixed vegetables, and garlic bread. Apple pie a la mode dessert included, along with

A no-host bar with wine, beer, soda and bottled water will be available.

For your listening enjoyment there will be musical entertainment.

Doors open at 5:30p.m. with dinner served at 6:00p.m. Cost is $15.00 adults $7.00 children.

For reservations call Jerry (831) 684-2879 or email jer63jan@ sbcglobal.net Tickets will not be sold at the door.

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

Contact Chuck at 831-462-6092 or e-mail charleswhitt@att.net for more Fridays Clutterers Anonymous information.

5:30-6:45 Sutter Maternity Hoffman’s for Second Harvest & Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz will donate 10% Santa Cruz. of total sales to Second Harvest Saturday Sept. 6 B12 Fridays every Thursday night from 5-10 3:00pm-6:00pm, Thrive Natural and Saturday Sept. 13 p.m. Every $1 donated provides healthy 4 meals to people in need Medicine, 2849 Park Ave. Talking Trash and Recycling!

Soquel throughout Santa Cruz through 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Event is free.

New Leaf Community Markets, supports immunity, energy, agencies that Second Harvest 1101 Fair Ave. Santa Cruz sleep, mood, and the body’s ability support. earn new ways to keep more to handle stress. plastic out of the waste stream To learn more, call (831) 515and help our waste and recyclable Ave. Santa Cruz CA 95060 8699. processors do their job, and get

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can recycle. Santa Cruz’s Reusable Solutions Group will demo their new Bagito Reusable Trash and Recycle Bin Liners, now available at New Leaf. County waste and support group for adults grieving recycling processors, City of Santa Big Book and OA the death of a family member or a Cruz and GreenWaste Recovery, Literature Study friend. This group is a place where 1:00–2:00 p.m., Louden Nelson you can share stories, learn tools Community Center, Room 5, 301 Overeaters Anonymous For more info: (831) 464-7748 for coping, and receive support Center Street, Santa Cruz 6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach from people who care. #50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos For more information, please call Wednesday Sept. 20 For more information, call (831) Second Thursdays each month (831) 430-3000.

429-7906 Veterans of Foreign Wars ‘She Can Do It’ Challenge 6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa Triathlon starts at 8AM. Curves Saturdays Aptos 7000 Soquel Drive.

First Wednesday each month Cruzommander Ronals Petty leads Adoption/Child Welfare Orientation the meetings.

8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College Minutes walk or run, 30 Minute 6:00pm- 8:00pm 1400 Emeline For more information, call (831) he Aptos Market, with over New Jillian Michael workout with Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz.

475-9804 80 vendors, is open year Curves Circuit. Scholarship Fund round, with the best selections of a foster and/or adoptive Second and Fourth Thursdays fresh foods. In addition, family our community who want to lose parent is to attend orientation. activities, music, cooking demos weight, change their lifestyle, live Cabrillo Host Lions Club The orientation is designed to by professional chefs, gardening healthfully and inspire others.

7:00pm at the Cabrillo Comreview the child welfare system munity Center, Aptos Village Applicants for the Scholarship workshops, seasonal fairs and and to give you a chance to have Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. must be willing to write their events are a part of the market. ublic is invited to all programs. stories and allow photographs of Contact President Jess Allen Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market progress throughout their tranTo register to one of the meeting 831-684-2721 or Past President sition to be posted on Facebook and for directions, please call 9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community Barbara Chamberlain at 831454-4687.

Center, 360 Kings Village Drive and in the Aptos Times. Nonmembers Special ONE-MONTH 688-3356 for meeting/dinner www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org rate to train @ curves with the new Second and Fourth Wednesdays reservations or information or visit Jillian Michaels Workout! www.cabrillohostlions.org.

Santa Cruz/ Monterey Bay Branch Sundays Call to schedule to train: 688ADHD Support Group Meetings Third Thursday each month Church Bible Study/Worship 2348. $30.00 Registration Fee for 6:30-8:00pm Aptos Fire Station 9:45am: Bible Study; 11:00: race. on Soquel Dr. Worship, First Baptist Church 7:00pm, Firehouse on Soquel Dr. pen Support meetings 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos Aptos on second Wednesday. ooking for a church? Come peakers helping speakers get Adult Only meetings on fourth worship with us! gigs.

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6:00pm-7:00pm, Gateway Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Rd. Mondays Scotts Valley. For more inforfor women through all stages from mation, visit http://hirewire.org Meal Solution Mondays 4:00pm-6:00pm, New Leaf Com- diagnoses through treatment. munity Markets, 1210 41st Ave. For more information or to PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Capitola (Also down town and at register call (831) 457-2273 Friends of Lesbians and Gays) West side stores) 7:00pm-9:00pm, 900 High St. et fresh ideas for easy-to-prepare, Drop in Grief Support First Congregational Church of 6:00pm at Aegis, 125 Heather Santa Cruz entrees from a member of the New Terrance, Aptos To learn more, call (831) 427-4016 Leaf Community Markets culinary oin other adults who are grieving the death of a friend or family every Monday, ranging from meat member. Learn helpful tools for Wednesdays dishes, to gluten-free, to vegan. Try a coping: Share stories and receive Toastmasters: sample, get a recipe card, and learn support from people who care. tips for meal prep and leftovers.

No registration required, please Speak for Success Featured recipes are posted on call (831) 430-3000 12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philip’s the New Leaf Community blog at Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts www.newleafcommunity.com.

Valley Drive, Scotts Valley.

Felton’s Farmer Market! iving a business presentation?

2:30-6:30 p.m. spring, summer Head to the Islands!

Interviewing for a job? and fall ine on any Monday and 10% of he main drag along Highway 9 Improve your speaking skills in a the total sales go to a local nonwill come alive with the bustle of friendly, supportive environment farmers and food artisans selling a with Redwood Ramblers Toastcolorful variety of delicious edibles masters. Open to all levels.

Drop-ins welcome. For more year as part of the Mahalo Monday to shoppers and diners alike. information, call 831-335-3693.

Program. Hula’s Island Grill and For more info, visit www.santaTiki Room is located at 221 Cathcart cruzfarmersmarket.org or contact Nicole Zahm, Education and Street in Santa Cruz.

Events Coordinator at education@ TOPS Hula’s is open from lunch Tuesday – santacruzfarmersmarket.org or (Take off pounds sensibly) Sunday from 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Executive Director Nesh Dhillon at 8:45 am, Felton Firehouse dinner nightly from 4:30 p.m. – close, info@santacruzfarmersmarket.org et support for loosing weight at these health group and happy hour Tuesday – Sunday meetings.

2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday Tuesdays, Thursdays Learn more by calling (831) 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. For more thru Saturdays 335-3510. information go to www.hulastiki.com Ocean Gate Zen Center or call (831) 655-HULA.

7:00pm, 920 41st Ave. Suite 9:00am-12:30pm, 2045 40th Ave. B, Santa Cruz (next to Family Cycling Center) Clares St. Capitola orning meditation schedule is Tues. & Thurs. 6:45am; Fri. PROFILE of Santa Cruz. Its 9:00am, & Sat. 8:30am followed by free and it works. Last year it places 126 of its members in jobs, and we can help you too. Ongoing each month at 6:30pm.

San Lorenzo Valley Museum, workshops will cover resume For more info. visit both 12547 Highway 9, Boulder Creek writing, communication, and oceangatezen.org and facebook. interview skills.

invitations to previews of new exhibits and special events.

Annual Individual Membership: $25 – Annual Family Membership: $40

Second Tuesdays each month

10:30 - 11:30a.m., First Baptist 12:00pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz Church, Aptos hursday morning Bible Studies County ospice of Santa Cruz County based on the movie

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Stichers By the Sea

7:00pm, Live Oak Senior Center, 1777 Capitola Rd. Santa Cruz egular meeting of Stichers by the Sea local chapter of the Embrioderers’ Guild of America. Event is free, the public is welcome.

For more information, contact Irene at (831) 475-1853.

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Resurrection Church’s Markey Hall, 7600 Soquel Drive, Aptos he Resurrection Knights of Columbus will present a deli-

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Your September Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

Announcements Volunteers Needed for the Monterey Symphony

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Life’s always a balance! Do you spend a little too much money today on something that’s really great and you really need, then save tomorrow? Or vice versa? It’s been a while since you really

at the Esplanade ark Bandstand.

Bring a picnic or pick up dinner t an area restaurant. Seating is on the lawn, seawall benches or the beach. www.cityofcapitola.org

fact caution has suited you best in these areas of life. There is an unusually strong emphasis on friendships, group activities, and community involvement this month. You may not be taking as good care of yourself. Step back, listen to the inner you, emotionally heal, and thrive.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

he Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you love Thursdays music and want to be involved, please call (831) 646-8511 or visit Lucky Steppers Modern www.montereysymphony.org for Square Dance more information.

6:30 pm, German American Hall, 230 Plymouth St. Santa Cruz

Ongoing Events

happen, and you’ll still feel absolutely, positively great. You are attracting a lot of attention, and energy is high but hectic. You can be very busy with paperwork and planning on longterm levels. Whether or not you’re totally onboard with the plans you’re making now, at the very least you feel good about having a plan in place and thankful for the clarity. This is an especially good time for enlisting help for career and life planning. Everyone deserves a community and social support.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

There is a lot going on that stimulates your desire to explore, experience, and learn this month.

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you’ll like it! Friendship put to music, event is family First Fridays each month friendly. Classes through Jan First Friday Art Tour Tuesdays 29 are free. he First Friday Art Tour BINGO For more information, contact is a Santa Cruz Institute 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, Sue or Don at (831) 72-7053 or of Contemporary Arts event, 150 Jewell St. e-mail at caller4u@att.net. managed in conjunction with the participating art venues.

Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full Modern Square Dancing Class The event takes place yearsnack bar available. First Tuesday 7:00pm, German-American Hall round and illuminates some of of each month is special $25 buy in Santa Cruz, 230 Plymouth the most talented local artists all (831) 726-7053 or e-mail from local galleries. www.soquelsports.com caller4u@razzolink.com for To find out where to more information! participate in a First Friday Wednesdays art tour, visit firstfridayPeninsula Banjo Band Last Thursdays each month santacruz.com (Most galleries 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, Monthly Argentine Tango at Star are open 12-9 pm for First 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante Friday viewings.) orty-seven years of 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene performing in the Bay Italian/Argentene Restarante, Second Fridays each month Area, over 250 popular tunes.

Big Band Dance Come see our band for Free in his is a night for true “Social 7:30pm-10:00pm, at Mid-County Sunnyvale Every Wednesday.

Senior Center 829 Bay Ave, Tango.” Order a wonderful No cover. meal from the Star Bene Argentine Capitola Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking allroom dancing to live Menu, (or their well known italian Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) music by The 10th Ave. menu), and enjoy the ambiance of for information about booking Band. Refreshments, large Argentina and join us in a social floor, friendly atmosphere, free tango dance to music from the parking. Open to the public(donations are tax deductible).

Golden Age of Tango. singles welcome! www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org Private instruction and classes Suggested donation, $6 per person. Proceeds benefit by arrangement. For more Capitola Twilight Concerts MCSC. For more information, t wouldn’t be summer without information, call Michael (831) call (831) 476-4711. the Wednesday evening concerts 239-2247.

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Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Fair

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check it out! Browse through a wide assortment of treasures including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage hawaiian kitsch, a whole lot of whatnot!

For more info, please contact us at (831) 476-6940 or visit us on Facebook.

Dated Events Sunday Sept. 28 Music at Skypark

From 3:30 - 7:00p.m. at the Skypark in Scotts Valley. xtra Large and The Joint Chiefs perform on an outdoor stage; all food concessions support music in local public schools. Cost is free.

More info: www.Kiwanisof thevaleys.org

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for some time now, you haven’t been feeling especially in sync with your natural rhythms. You are excited by philosophical discussion. You are interested in exotic things and people. For some of you, this is a time of preparation and learning for upcoming changes in business or career directions. Focus on healing yourself and dealing with self-limiting fears and attitudes.

the end of the month, you are more outgoing and adventurous. Health and outlook can improve.

Make sure any new income has no hidden strings attached. Nor do you have to accept every-

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Your feelings always run deep. But on the 1st, they are running deeper than usual. You are feeling strongly. You are experiencing authentically. The best plan for you right now? Be present. Be real. Feel. fuller and happier. Reject your emotions, though, and you’ll do yourself a real disservice. People look want to. Smile a lot and encourage them to participate more.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

step-on-me doormat! That’s not who you are, so make sure that people know that. Project your inner strength! Stand tall! Be wise! You are all that, and more. Health, work, school, and habits are in strong and in shape. You can improve your skills, learn new things, take on new projects, and discover ways to heal and strengthen your body.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

You might notice that there are undercurrents of emotion making themselves felt. Whether attention. When old emotions crop up, it’s a great opportunity to shed unnecessary baggage. to you these days. It’s not happening all at once, but rather slowly and surely. It’s about rediscovering your faith, and sense of fun. Hobbies can be pursued, renewed, or begun this month.

Inspiration to create, share, and to perform can be found now.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

You are a passionate person. That could mean you are also feeling a little bit jealous. If that’s the proper perspective. There can be a lot of attention to home and family this month. This is a time now. In fact, relationship problems can interfere at times this month, but you’re well on your way towards making huge improvements to your living conditions and family relations.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

How could you streamline your diet? Have you ever thought about going to a pro to talk about your feelings? Well, when it comes to personal health and well-being, there is no time like the present! Be as open to new ideas and other ways of doing things as you possibly. Your own agenda might be less appealing than someone else’s. You can really make someone’s day without trashing your own if you just maintain a balanced view of things.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

If you’re feeling like there’s just too much upheaval in your life, then it might be a good idea to step back from whatever professional or personal unrest you’re experiencing and do a little bit of intensive self-care. What steps could you take to enhance your cardio workout? What about your this month than there has been for some time. There is also an inclination to impulsiveness and

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

The more deeply you look at an issue, the more you will understand it. Even if you think this sounds obvious, it isn’t: There are times when, no matter how hard you think about something, you get Make small changes in budget or spending habits, catch any small error, address any small snag, and skip any big snags later. Find that misplaced or lost little treasure, too.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

big way! Go to the library and check out some philosophy books. Or head to the botanical garden and of room in your imagination. Be healthy, happy, and surrounded by like-minded new friends. Are you on the path and moving in the direction you want? Do you look and feel the way you want the world to see you? Make course corrections now.

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Facing a Critical Financial Decision?

Get a Second Opinion!

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Values are more than skin deep B eing an adult dedicated to helping people access their potential, be values-driven and experience an uncommon sense of satisfaction and success, I’m curious as to how folks wind up where they do and how they navigated the path to get there.

Being a child of the 60’s dedicated to looking good, I followed the female collegiate common sense of putting iodine in the baby lotion to speed up the tanning process and added aluminum reflector for good measure.

Combining these two dedications, I seized the opportunity to ask, “So, how did you decide to be a dermatologist?” during my annual preventative look-see. (I’m fine, BTW, despite the baby oil.)

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ven though his residency exposed him to different specialties – ER, surgery, pediatrics, podiatry, internal medicine, etc.), “toward the end, I didn’t know what I wanted to specialize in. The thought crossed my mind that being a doctor was something I wouldn’t do after all.

The education and experience was wonderful and I’d find some other profession.”

“During my last month of residency, I could choose anything. I didn’t know about dermatology, so that’s what I signed up for.

Working with dermatologists was very different. The difference wasn’t so much about what they practiced – it was about what they talked about outside of their job.

Surgeons and cardiac specialists seemed to talk more

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about divorce, being burned out, and chanted, “I can’t wait until I retire”.

Dermatologists were happy. They talked about their families, hobbies and their life. I wanted a profession that would let me have a family life, pursue other interests and not be on call 24/7. Being a dermatologist sounded like the kind of medicine I wanted to practice.”

“I learned early on that I had great visual memory. Once I saw something, I remembered it. That was a great ability to have because dermatology is mostly about being able to recognize stuff on the surface. I loved the fact that I could walk into the patient’s room

and literally see the problem. No exploratory surgery necessary.

I know that used to bug the interns who had to run multiple tests to rule stuff out or in. Me, I just looked. Plus, in this specialty, I could treat a wide range of people, men and women, all ages, not have to only be a heart surgeon. I liked the variety.

“It was tough at age 24 to resist other people telling me to be a surgeon. Now, when I mentor med students, I tell them: Do not let anyone tell you what to practice – you have to choose what will work for you.”

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s he told me his story, I could hear what he valued, what was important to him, underneath the surface. The values come to mind for most people –things like, family, relationships, health.

Of course, family, relationships, health are important. I consider these expressions of another set of values, deep within, that are inherently hidden from view.

These deeper values are even more powerful because they inform every choice you make and are the key source of your reactions to people and situations, for better or for worse.

Once understood, you can use the values and hidden performance drivers — like learning, self-worth, acceptance, mastery and control — to help you make choices that leverage your strengths, that let you say “no” to something that isn’t

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Life is More Fun with a Harley!

his two-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix is full of rough and tumble fun just like his namesake. Harley was found as a stray and no one came forward to claim him. Poor Harley has been at the shelter for over six months now

some other profession.”

— My Dermatologist

aligned with what matters to you, and

Fortunately, my doctor resisted the common sense to become a surgeon, listened to what really mattered to him, deep inside, under the surface, and found the path and the specialty that perfectly

PS: If you’d like to receive a series of emails that will start your values exploration – at no charge other than the thought time you put in – go to www.wipcoaching.com, click on the big button that says “Learn more about how values drive your performance”. If you’re ready to get your own values map, go to www.wipcoachng. com/assessments, and get a discount on the map and exploration conversation with me by entering code TPG.

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This lively boy has a healthy appetite for fun and enjoys being out and about.

While he loves to run and play, he has the most tender heart and will jump right onto your lap and bask in pets and scratches. Harley is wonderful with people, even children, and greets strangers with a smile. He enjoys the company of other playful dogs, but does like to be the boss.

Over all, Harley is a very well behaved dog that is easy to have around. He does need a refresher course on-leash and could use some reminders on basic commands but being the smart dog that he is, training should be fun! An active home would be best for this boy as he loves to get a good long romp on the daily.

For more information call the Santa Cruz SPCA at 465-5000, or visit www. santacruzspca.org. The SPCA is located at 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA 95065 and is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m. The SPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop is located at the Capitola Mall near Target and is open on Friday from 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 11am-4pm.

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