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Highway 17 Wildlife Public Information Meeting

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in coordination with the Land Trust of Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is proposing to construct a 60-foot long single span bridge on Hwy 17 just north of Laurel Road in Santa Cruz County.

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Scotts Valley Cultural Arts Center Launches Gofundme T he Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild has launched a $200,000 Gofundme campaign to raise funds for a new Cultural Arts Center and to meet a challenge by the City Council.

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer — The Musical

This will be a true adventure. Christian Youth Theater (CYT) Santa Cruz will perform its first live outdoor production at Enterprise Technology Center Amphitheater, 100 Enterprise Way (the old Borland building), in Scotts Valley.

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Community News Habitat Connectivity Project SLVWD Replacing Leaking Water Tank The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: The Musical • Eleventh Annual Music in May: at Cabrillo College’s Samper Recital Hall 8 Hospice of SC Honors Volunteers Disco-style!

9 VCUM Bucks For Hunger • ASSE Student Exchange Program • ‘Earthquake Safety’ • LUNAFEST Short Films 10 Medical Reserve Prepare For Mobile Hospital • Kids and Water Go Together: Teaching Babies and Toddlers to Swim 15 SLV & Scotts Valley Meal and Food Programs May 2018 • Shoulder Widening On Highway 1 And 17

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Scotts Valley Chamber News • Pages 11-14 11 831 Kitchens Baths Design and Accessories Grand Opening May 10 • May Business Networking Mixer • Calendar of Upcoming Events 12 CRUZIO Internet/Santa Cruz Fiber!

13 Bonny Doon Garden Tour to Benefit Valley Churches United • GoFundMe Campaign for Scotts Valley Cultural Arts Center 14 Chamber Mega Mixer Roaring Camp • Welcome New Members

Kids Camps 16 Building Self-Esteem Away From Home

Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 20, 21 Monthly Horoscope • Page 21 – Your May Horoscope

The Cool Mom Growing up, I was the kid with the cool mom. She would drive around our small beach town on her scooter in her movie star sunglasses.

She would spend hours barefoot at her easel painting the surf.

She wore layers of bright colors and laughed loudly. We often ate pancakes for dinner, staying up late and watching scary movies.

Mom loved to fill our home with friends and sleepovers. She always said “the more, the merrier!”

I loved my mom’s eccentric personality. But as she got older, her strange behavior became worrisome. Unpaid bills were piling up on her desk. She isolated herself from friends. She often couldn’t find the right words when she spoke. Once, I found her phone in the refrigerator. After meeting with her doctor, she was diagnosed with dementia. Months later, she can no longer live alone.

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On April 10, 2018, the Scotts Valley City Council approved a proposal to explore a partnership between the theater project and the library next door to create a combined City Cultural Arts Center to house the Scotts Valley Library and Performing Arts Center. At the same time, they challenged the Theater Guild to raise $200,000 by July 1, 2018 to show the community’s commitment to the project.

Pending studies and coordination with the Scotts Valley Library, the theater project will unite with the library system and join many other Performing Arts Libraries around the country in cities like New York and Las Vegas. To better facilitate this transition, the Theater Guild has redesigned the plans for their theater to create greater usability by the library, doorways between the library and theater space, and includes a coffee shop, maker ’s lab, and a beautiful atrium lobby that will exhibit visual art from local artists.

Jenny Wood, Grant Writer and Fundraiser for the Theater Guild, said of the changes, “We are so excited for this

opportunity! The Cultural Arts Center will be greater than its individual parts.

It will not only upgrade our library and provide a community theater, but it will also bring sales to our local businesses, create a night-time economy in Scotts Valley, bring in fresh revenue to the city, and become the crown jewel of our planned town center.”

The Gofundme campaign was launched on April 27 and will run until May 8. During that time, they hope to raise $200,000 to meet the challenge by the City Council. Local businesses and leaders have already donated and committed to the campaign, including Zinnia’s, LIFEAID, TuTu School of Dance, and Togo’s, which is donating 20% of their sales from the evening of the 27th, the launch day of the campaign.

To support this effort, you can donate using the Theater Guild’s Gofundme page, “Build a Cultural Arts Center and Theater” at: https:// tinyurl.com/y6vm3zjw. n ••• For more information about the Theater Guild: www.svctheaterguild.org https://www. facebook.com/Scotts-Valley-CommunityTheater-Guild-1925000171048607/

Community News

Habitat Connectivity Project

Highway 17 Wildlife Public Information Meeting

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he California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in coordination with the Land Trust of Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is proposing to construct a 60-foot long single span bridge on Hwy 17 just north of Laurel Road in Santa Cruz County.

The purpose of the $5.6 million project is to provide for safe movement of wildlife under highway 17 for wildlife habitat connectivity and wildlife mobility by connecting two core habitat areas along this stretch of Highway 17.

The community is invited to attend a presentation and Q & A session regarding this project, which is funded in part by Measure D. Join Caltrans on May 2, 6-8 p.m. at the Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, to learn more about the project cost, schedule and scope.

The meeting will consist of an Open House with a brief presentation followed by a Question and Answer period. Maps and text displays will be available for you to review.

At 6:00 p.m., Caltrans Project Manager will gather the audience and provide a brief introduction about the project cost, schedule and scope. Caltrans Biologists will provide a presentation on the background and early development and coordination of the project.

Following the presentation the meeting will be open to a question and answer session. Caltrans project team members, along with members of the Land Trust of Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission will be available to answer questions.

High Annual Average Daily Traffic volumes (57,000 vehicles per day) combined with a concrete median barrier and a lack of adequate culvert or bridge undercrossing contributes to a high frequency of animal-vehicle collisions (AVC’s) along Highway 17.

Using GPS/radio telemetry, wildlife camera data and road kill data; the curve at Laurel Road has been identified as one of the best locations along the Highway 17 corridor in which a Hwy 17 bridge with a wildlife highway undercrossing would provide the greatest benefit. Two core wildlife habitat areas on either side of Highway 17 at Laurel Road have been identified in several landscape-scale wildlife connectivity modeling efforts as a critical linkage for mountain lion and other wildlife species.

At the project location the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County has preserved 460 acres of mostly undeveloped land on both sides of the highway in a conservation easement. n ••• For more information about this project or about the meeting, please contact Aaron Henkel, Project Manager, at (805) 549-3084.

For other transportation matters, please call the District 5 Public Affairs Office at (805) 549-3318.

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SLVWD Replacing Leaking Water Tank

BOULDER CREEK — The San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced replacement action has started for the leaking Probation Water Storage Tank with the installation of three smaller, temporary tanks.

The new tanks will provide water storage while the old existing 100,000-gallon redwood storage tank is decommissioned and a permanent 527,000-gallon steel water storage tank is constructed. In addition the project also includes an 8-foot-wide maintenance access path around the tank, two retaining

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walls, drainage improvements and utility upgrades. The District received a required permit for this project from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in October 2017.

Three 10,000-gallon temporary poly storage tanks have been delivered and SLVWD crews are connecting them to the water system. The next step in the $1.95 million project — soliciting bids to select a contractor — has begun.

The District will be opening bids at the end of April and awarding a construction contract in May, with construction expected to begin in late spring or early summer.

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San Lorenzo Valley Season Record (10-2, SCCAL 6-1) Coach: Mark Brown SLV 9 – St. Francis 4 (May 1, H*) Aptos 8 – SLV 3 (Apr 24, H*) SLV 11 – Soquel 2 (Apr 10, H*) Scotts Valley Season Record (5-11, SCCAL 4-6) Coach: Rick Reyes Soquel 11 – Scotts Valley 1 (May 1, H*) St. Francis 16 – Scotts Valley 6 (Apr 26, H*) Scotts Valley 17 – Harbor 2 (Apr 24, H*) Aptos 5 – Scotts Valley 4 (Apr 19, A*) Aptos 14 – Scotts Valley 2 (Apr 18, A*) Scotts Valley 12 – Santa Cruz 3 (Apr 17, A*) SLV 8 – Scotts Valley 0 (Apr 12, H*)

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San Lorenzo Valley Season Record (7-12, SCCAL 2-7) Coach: Shane Sutcliffe SLV 12 – Harbor 2 (May 1, A*) SLV 9 – Aptos 1 (Apr 26, H*) Soquel 9 – SLV 2 (Apr 24, A*) St. Francis 7 – SLV 1 (Apr 20, H*) Scotts Valley 8 – SLV 3 (Apr 17, A*) Soquel 5 – SLV 1 (Apr 11, H*) Scotts Valley Season Record (4-15, SCCAL 2-6) Coach: Adrian DeMar Soquel 9 – Scotts Valley 6 (May 1, H*) Santa Cruz 12 – Scotts Valley 6 (Apr 27, A*) Aptos 4 – Scotts Valley 2 (Apr 20, H*)

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San Lorenzo Valley Season Record (3-13, SCCAL 3-10) Coach: Ashley Tennant SCCAL Post Season Tournament Santa Cruz def SLV (3-0) (Apr 30) Santa Cruz def SLV (3-0) (Apr 26, A*) Pac. Collegiate def SLV (3-0) (Apr 20, A*) Aptos def SLV (3-0) (Apr 18, H*) Mt. Madonna def SLV (3-0) (Apr 13, A*) SLV def Scotts Valley (3-0) (Apr 11, H*) Scotts Valley Season Record (2-22, SCCAL 0-14) Coach: Mark Andrews SCCAL Post Season Tournament Soquel def Scotts Valley (3-0) (Apr 30) Mt Madonna def Scotts Valley (3-0) (Apr 27, H*) Pac. Collegiate def Scotts Valley (3-0) (Apr 25, A*) Soquel def Scotts Valley (3-0) (Apr 20, H*) Santa Cruz def Scotts Valley (3-0) (Apr 18, A*) Harbor def Scotts Valley (3-0) (Apr 13, H*) SLV def Scotts Valley (3-0) (Apr 11, A*)

Community News

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: The Musical T his will be a true adventure. Christian Youth Theater (CYT) Santa Cruz will perform its first live outdoor production at Enterprise Technology Center Amphitheater, 100 Enterprise Way (the old Borland building), in Scotts Valley.

This exciting show with 87 CYT cast members is going to be a true fast paced adventure! Tickets now on sale at: CYT-

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is the irresistible story of a fourteen-year-old boy

growing up in the heartland of America, based on the classic novel. Filled with foot-stomping, toe-tapping songs by Don Schlitz (“The Gambler”) and with a book

by Ken Ludwig, this musical adventure is a tale of thrilling escapes, comedy and inspiration for the whole family.

Set in 1840 Missouri, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is the tale of young Tom Sawyer and the never ending mischief of which he so often finds himself a part; whether it’s matching wits with Aunt Polly, tricking his friends into whitewashing a fence for him or narrowly escaping the clutches of a murderous villain. Along with his best friend, Huckleberry Finn, and his love interest, Becky Thatcher, the greatest Tom Sawyer exploits are plucked from the book and plopped onto the stage.

Aside from having one of the most recognizable titles from literary history, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a superb family-friendly show.

••• Ten Performances • Friday, May 18 @ 6:00pm • Saturday, May 19 @ 1:00pm • Saturday, May 19 @ 6:00pm • Sunday, May 20 @ 12:00pm • Sunday, May 20 @ 4:00pm • Tuesday, May 22 @ 10:00am

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Saturday, May 26 @ 1:00pm Saturday, May 26 @ 6:00pm Sunday, May 27 @ 12:00pm Sunday, May 27 @ 4:00pm

The Amphitheater is a beautiful open air space with tiers of grass own for open seating. Your ticket gets you into your section, Not Your Specific Seat.

Tier 1: $20 advance / $22 at the door.

Tier 1 is preferred seating only and no child, senior, or reseller discount is available. For questions about handicapped accessible space email bobby@cytsantacruz.org for more info.

Tier 2: $17 advance / $20 at the door Tier 3: $15 advance / $17 at the door Group Ticket Price (Ticket Minimum: 10), $13: Child Ticket Price, (Max Child Age: 12), $13: Senior Ticket Price (Min Senior Age: 65) Children 4 and under can attend with family for free.

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Eleventh Annual Music in May: at Cabrillo College’s Samper Recital Hall

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usic in May returns to Cabrillo College Samper Recital Hall on Memorial Weekend, featuring guest artist Cho-Liang Lin, a violinist who has soloed with virtually every major symphony orchestra in the world.

LA Times declares him “a rare combination of virtuosity and humanity.”

Saturday, May 26, 7 p.m. • Sunday, May 27, 2 p.m.

Joining Mr. Lin are some of today’s most prominent classical artists. Among them, pianist Anna Polonsky [“...someone to watch.” –The New York Times], cellist Jonah Kim [“...the next Yo Yo Ma.” –Washington Post], violinist Liang-Ping How [Orpheus Chamber

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Orchestra], violist Daniel Stewart [also Music Director of the Santa Cruz Symphony], and violist Jaime Amador [Harlem Quartet].

To commemorate the passing of festival director Rebecca Jackson’s primary advisor and mentor, David Arben, the festival has commissioned a

work for solo violin by Polina Nazaykinskaya. Former Associate Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Mr. Arben was honored in 2012 at Music in May’s Fifth Anniversary through another commission, also composed by Nazaykinskaya.

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Hospice of SC Honors Volunteers Disco-style!

n recognition of National Volunteer Week, Hospice of Santa Cruz County honored its volunteers at Holy Cross Parish Hall on Thursday, April 19. The event also celebrated the organization’s 40 years of care and service to the community.

Volunteers were transported back to 1978, when the organization started, with a disco-themed celebration.

This honoring of the 250+ volunteers is fitting. Hospice of Santa Cruz County was started in 1978 by a few caring volunteers who happened to be young mothers who were also nurses and caring was part of their DNA. When they saw a local family struggling with cancer and learned that the young father wanted to remain at home with his family at the end of his life, they asked themselves how they could help to make that happen.

As these three nurses started helping people live and die at home, another group of volunteers formed in our community. This group saw that seriously ill people had unique needs, and they began reaching out to provide emotional support, shopping and running errands for people

they didn’t even know — they just knew their community needed support. They began helping families to cope with their grief and loss.

When these two groups of volunteers learned about each other, they realized they could be more effective together and joined forces to become Hospice Caring Project.

Thirty years later, in 2008, the Board of Directors suggested that the organization was no longer a project, but a vital com-

Our new community is designed especially to enhance the daily lives of those with Alzheimer’s or Dementia.

Our team is dedicated to providing all the time and attention your loved one needs. Planned with small individual neighborhoods within a larger community, Westwind Memory Care supports communication, socialization and meaningful family like experiences.

Our daily programs have integrated activities to help maintain life skills and self-care, including leisure and recreation. We are located at 160 Jewell Street, near the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge. We look forward to showing you around our beautiful community!

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munity service and the name was changed to Hospice of Santa Cruz County.

Today, Hospice of Santa Cruz County provides hospice, transitional care and palliative care services to over 250 patients and their families each day and supports hundreds of hospice families and community members through their grief.

Volunteers are an essential part of the program and serve in many different capacities:

• Trained Volunteer Visitors provided 3,768 visits to patients and families last year.

• Volunteer Visitors, more than twice the Medicare requirement and national average of 5%, conducted 11% of all Hospice visits.

• The Pre-Med Volunteer Visitor program, a collaboration with USCS, received the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association Outstanding Program Achievement Award in 2017.

• The organization’s pet companion volunteer visitors made 612 visits to patients and families last year.

• Grief support volunteers provided 1455 grief support sessions to hospice families and grieving community members • Volunteers also helped to support 60 children last year at Camp Erin, an annual camp for grieving children • Outreach volunteers help community members complete Advance Healthcare directives and support educational movie nights and death cafes “Volunteers” page 15

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VCUM Bucks For Hunger alley Churches United is kicking off their 28th annual spring Bucks For Hunger fundraising drive with a mailing that residents have recently received.

The year round food pantry is looking forward to the community support that helps fill the pantry shelves and provides assistance to local qualified residents.

Valley Churches United is a donor-supported, volunteer-powered nonprofit organization, not a church that serves low-income households in San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon.

“As we know, hunger does not take a holiday, and we see the struggles weekly of clients just barely able to get by,” said Lynn Robinson, VCUM Executive Director.

“Through monetary donations, the amazing generosity of the local community will keep our food pantry and other client programs going strong throughout the spring and summer and well into the fall months.”

Tax-deductible donations may be

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“SLVWD” from page 6 “The start of construction on the replacement tank is right around the corner.

It’s important to install the temporary tanks before construction begins so we have an opportunity to get comfortable operating the temporary tanks,” District Manager Brian Lee said. “This is a major step forward in the long process to replace this leaking tank.”

The Probation Tank replacement is a key capital improvement project among many others completed or in process that, combined, total $16.85 million since 2014 in infrastructure upgrades to the District’s

mailed to PO Box 367, Ben Lomond, CA 95005, online at vcum.org or in person at 9400 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, Monday through Friday 9 am to 4 pm.

••• ASSE Student Exchange Program Local Host Families Needed for HS Exchange Students SSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with your community high school, is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from foreign countries: Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Japan, to name a few.

ASSE students are excited to experience American culture while they practice their English.

They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families. Host families welcome these students not as a guest, but as a family member, giving everyone involved a rich cultural experience.

The exchange students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance.

ASSE students are selected based on academics and personality, and host families can choose their student from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests.

To become an ASSE Host Family or to become involved with ASSE in your community, call the ASSE Western Regional Office at 1-800-733-2773 or go to www.host.

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76-year-old water system. Learn more about the District’s progress on infrastructure upgrades here: http://slvwd.com/admin/ Capital%20Improvement%20Projects%20 Progress%205.24.17.pdf n ••• Established in 1941 the San Lorenzo Valley Water District is located in the mountains of northern Santa Cruz County serving more than 7,800 metered connections in the communities of Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Ben Lomond, Zayante, Scotts Valley, Mañana Woods, Felton and Lompico. For more information, visit www.slvwd.com or www. facebook.com/slvwaterdistrict.

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asse.com for your host family application.

Students are eager to learn about their American host family, so begin the process of welcoming your new son or daughter today!

••• ‘Earthquake Safety’ entral Fire Protection District would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone about earthquake safety. The key to surviving an earthquake is by preparing ahead of time and following some simple safety rules during a quake.

Before An Earthquake 1. Prepare an emergency kit of food, water and other supplies for every member of your family (including pets) 2. Practice emergency drills with your family members or co-workers 3. Organize your neighborhood or workplace to be self-sufficient after a quake.

During An Earthquake 1. Duck, cover and hold until the shaking stops 2. Be aware of possible falling objects indoor and out 3. Don’t panic

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After An Earthquake 1. Check your home for damage.

2. Listen to news broadcasts for emergency information.

3. Be prepared for aftershocks.

Take the time to prepare your family for the effects of an earthquake. Contact your local Fire Department or the Red Cross for more information. More information is available on the Central Fire District website at www.centralfpd.com ••• LUNAFEST Short Films by, for and about Women May 10 @ 7 p.m. Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz UNAFEST is a traveling film festival of award-winning short films by, for and about women. This unique film festival highlights women as leaders in society, illustrated through nine short films by women filmmakers.

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Medical Reserve Prepare For Mobile Hospital

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — The Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency and members of the County’s Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) on Monday began training exercises using the County’s firstever Mobile Medical Hospital.

Awarded by the State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority and housed at Watsonville Community Hospital, the Mobile Medical Hospital enhances our disaster response capabilities by increasing our resiliency and expanding the resources available to assist residents in the event of a natural or man-made emergency.

“The Mobile Medical Hospital is a critical piece of our disaster response infrastructure,” Arnold Leff, M.D., the county’s health officer and Medical/ Health Operations Area Coordinator said.

“This greatly increases our medical providers’ ability to care for the community during its hours of greatest need.”

The Mobile Medical Hospital has multiple functions and can be configured to address a variety of scenarios. Due to unique challenges during catastrophic weather created by the County’s unique geography, the Mobile Medical Hospital

also reduces Santa Cruz County’s dependency on outside aid during wildfires, tsunamis, earthquakes or other events.

• During a flu pandemic, the Mobile Medical Hospital may be used as an “Alternate Care Site” to handle any overflow of patients requiring hospitalizations for respiratory care.

• During mass casualty incidents, a single tent can be deployed for on-site triage, or the complete unit can be used as a surgical hospital.

• If hospitals or clinics are damaged during a natural disaster, the complete Mobile Medical Hospital can be set-up at or near the facility to provide continuity of care.

• During a health fair, a single tent can be deployed for demonstrations and to engage the public in issues such as disaster preparedness and County disaster response.

The Mobile Medical Hospital is a self-contained unit equipped with all necessary equipment other than disposable supplies and staff. The Santa Cruz County Medical Reserve Corps, a group of 400 volunteers with varied healthcare pro-

fessional backgrounds, are tasked with staffing the Mobile Hospital when it is deployed.

The MRC is holding an upcoming recruitment for licensed and un-licensed health care volunteers, who are invited to pre-register on the Disaster Healthcare

Volunteer website. “There is a great need for credentialed respiratory, physical and occupational therapists, but there are ways for all health care professionals to get involved,” MRC Coordinator Nancy Yellin said. “We invite them to contact us as soon as possible.” n

Kids and Water Go Together: Teaching Babies and Toddlers to Swim

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hink of the best times in your life. They probably have one thing in common: Water.

Water with family days at the beach, pool parties, surfing or snorkeling in pristine tropical waters. So when you start your kids in swim lessons, you’re immersing them in the beginnings of some great memories.

Babies benefit from the water in so many ways: the gentle caressing feel of water lets them move and be active and that contributes to their development. With mom and dad guiding them in exploring this fun environment it also guarantees that they’re safe while discovering the basics to become confident swimmers.

It’s fine to start in a warm bathtub. Being together is fun for both of you. As they follow their instincts to

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experiment encourage bubble blowing, let them play and develop confidence. They’re safe because they’re with you.

Because you’re relaxed and smiling they’ll relax and have fun. As a parent you don’t have to be an expert swimmer, in fact you don’t have to swim at all. The biggest part of becoming a great swimmer is love of the water and that is what you can give your child!

At four months babies can start swim lessons and of course you’ll still be in the water with them.

Make sure the pool is clean and warm; we prefer 94 degrees. If you’re outdoors use sunscreen and even consider a little hat. It’s important to be in a group with a lot of happy playing kids with an experienced teacher who will guide you.

Pediatricians don’t recommend private swim lessons for babies and toddlers because they don’t need intense instruction and will benefit from the activity around them.

This is called ‘guided discovery’ which is giving them the opportunity to experience this new watery environment and develop the skills for success.

We’re lucky to live here by the Monterey Bay. We have miles of beaches to play on and the examples of all the life in the sea. Mama sea otters help their newborn babies learn to swim and stay near them to keep them safe.

And watch the grey whales migrating north in the spring, their mothers are near them and protecting them on their journey.

Introducing your children to swimming is natural and so important. Water covers most of the earth and is always near us here is Santa Cruz County. Learning to be safe and

confident starts early and results in a lifetime of enjoyment.

These early skills will provide rewards for a lifetime.

So, get ready now for the summer and for the rest of your kids lives. n ••• Provided by Jim Booth Swim School with 3 locations in Santa Cruz County. Phone: 831-722-3500. Website: www. jimboothswimschool.com

831 Kitchens Baths Design and Accessories

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Grand Opening Red Ribbon Cutting May 10

t is likely that you have seen the sign on Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley for 831 Kitchens Baths Design And Accessories ‘Coming Soon’ and wondered will they ever open? Did they give up? Are they just trying to cover the Spa sign?

Well … the answer is they are Now Open! The showroom continues to be completed since

831 has taken over the space where the Spa was previously located. They are displaying the newest styles and finishes of ontrend kitchen and bath products including green, reclaimed and made in America brands.

Yes, brass is back! But better; so is matte black, white and various other new fun finishes.

Mid-century modern is beautiful, highlighted with copper or tarnished accents. Soaking tubs are a wonderful way to relax especially in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Join us Thursday, May 10 from 5:30-7 p.m. at 831 Kitchens Baths Design and Accessories, 4301 Scotts Valley Dr, Suite 1, Scotts Valley for the Grand Opening and Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the only Scotts Valley Kitchen and Bath Showroom.

There will be refreshments, door prizes, a raffle and

Thursday May 10

• Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting 5:30-7:00 p.m.

831 Kitchen Baths Design & Accessories 4301 Scotts Valley Drive, SV

Thursday May 24

• Business Networking Mixer 5:30-7:30 p.m.

representatives from various manufacturers to answer your questions and showcase the latest in kitchen, bath and lighting products.

The owners, John and Shawn Hamlin have over 35 years’ experience in the kitchen and bath industry and are eager to assist you with your new construction and remodel selections. 831 offers

computer-aid software design of your room, which can include an on-site visit to measure and discuss your needs, lifestyle, workstyle and decisions.

They are pet-friendly so feel free to bring your fur-baby — they have a store pup that has assumed the role of security team with kisses.

Hope to see you on May 10!

May Business Networking Mixer

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tiful courtyard in outside B Sharp Music and the Chamber office in Kings Village Shopping Center.

Learn how Leads Club Works!

Enjoy live music, wine tasting and delectable appetizers from 5:30 - 7 p.m.

The Leads Club is a national business networking organization with chapters in cities all over the United States. The Leads Club members assist you in getting good business referrals that will expand

your business success. Leads Club is dedicated to maximizing the use of your time and resources to get good business referrals. To accomplish this goal, Leads Club uses a method of spaced, timed, repetition of information. We are not a social club. We are a business dedicated to increasing your business success.

Why Leads Club?

• Systematic Method of Generating Quality Leads

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San Lorenzo Valley Leads Group B Sharp School of Music 216-A Mt. Hermon Road, SV

Thursday June 28

• Business Networking Mixer 5:30-7:30 p.m.

One Source Compound Pharmacy 1104 Whispering Pines, Suite 105, SV

Thursday July 12

SLV Leads Club: Connect – Collaborate – Prosper

f you are serious about building your business and need quality referrals come and meet the Leads club members on Thursday, May 24 in the beau-

Calendar of Upcoming Events

• Taste of Scotts Valley 6:00-8:00 p.m.

• Reasonable Fees and Flexible Payment Plan • Business Category Exclusive, Providing No Competition • Weekly Meetings Provide for Timely Leads Who Will Benefit?

• Business Owners • Solo Entrepreneurs • People looking to do business by referral

Scotts Valley Hilton, 6001 La Madrona, SV

Saturday August 18 Sunday August 19

• Save the Date 19th Annual Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival

Sky Park 361 Kings Village Road, SV

Call the Chamber Today or Visit www.scottsvalleychamber.com

Scotts Valley Chamber News

Welcome New Member

CRUZIO Internet/Santa Cruz Fiber!

How You Can Help Bring Faster Internet to Scotts Valley

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ruzio is proud to announce the expansion of their independent, net neutral, fiber-backed broadband network in Scotts Valley.

Like much of Santa Cruz County, the hills, mountains, and trees that make Scotts Valley so beautiful also make it more challenging to deploy internet services; meaning you’re often with limited high-speed options. As Cruzio

is 100% dedicated to Santa Cruz County Internet, they are working to change this with new services supported by the countywide fiber backbone.

There is already have a fiber hub in place making Scotts Valley an integral part of the fiber wireless hybrid network.

Cruzio Internet currently offer speeds of 100 mbps upload and download in many areas and plan to increase speeds

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from there. Santa Cruz Fiber has gigabit speed services available in some areas and as our network continues to grow, they will be able to hook businesses and residences up with direct connections to gigabit fiber infrastructure.

At the moment talks are in the works with the new Town Center Developers and they are connected with other partners to keep growing our

network. Specifically, they are seeking out partners with tall buildings — a necessity to expanding the network.

How can you help bring faster Internet to Scotts Valley?

Spread the word! We’re are excited to have Cruzio join the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce and thrilled they will serve you more as their network grows!

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Scotts Valley Chamber News Bonny Doon Garden Tour to Benefit Valley Churches United

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nchanting Gardens in the Mountains,” a tour of seven magical gardens in Bonny Doon, will be held Sunday, June 10 from 10 am until 5 pm.

Among the highlights are a 1938 mission-style estate with extensive gardens that reflect Italianate and European touches; a completely organic garden, lovingly tended for over 40 years; vintage rose gardens, ponds, waterfalls, bonsai garden, chicken coops, metal sculptures, garden art, a spectacular garden with ocean views, and so much more.

Garden tour tickets are $20; they can be purchased now at Valley Churches United, 9400 Highway 9 Ben Lomond (9 am-5pm weekdays). After May 25, tickets may be purchased at Scarborough Gardens, Scotts Valley; Mountain Feed & Farm Supply, Ben Lomond; San Lorenzo

Garden Center, Santa Cruz; and The Garden Company, Mission Street, Santa Cruz. Garden addresses and maps are included with tickets.

As there are no restaurants in Bonny Doon, gourmet lunches will be available for purchase. Visitors may choose from several lovely gardens where they may enjoy their lunch ($12). Please reserve your lunch in advance by calling 831-336-8098 or 831-469-0688.

For more tour information, call 831-336-8258, Ext. 228 or visit vcum.org.

All proceeds will go to Valley Churches United to provide food and emergency services to those in need in the San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon. With community support, the Ben Lomond nonprofit has provided these services and more for over 35 years.

GoFundMe Campaign for Scotts Valley Cultural Arts Center

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he Scotts Valley City Council has challenged the Scotts Valley Theater Guild to raise another $200,000 between now and July 1 to prove the Theater Guild is committed to this project and to show the community’s support.

We must show the City Council that we are serious about wanting a Cultural Arts Center that includes a community theater!

The Guild has launched a Gofundme campaign to gather donations and support

for the Cultural Arts Center. To show your support and help tell the City Council that YOU want this Cultural Arts Center, please visit the Gofundme page and consider a generous donation to help reach the goal of $200,000!

Just imagine a full-fledged Cultural Arts Center with a library, maker ’s lab,

art exhibits, coffee shop and of course – a theater! The Guild has completely redesigned our plans for the space next to the library to accommodate the theater, more space for the library, a coffee shop, and a beautiful atrium lobby that will exhibit visual art from local artists. Check out the Gofundme

page to see the tentative new design for the Cultural Arts Center.

Together we can have an awesome Cultural Arts Center for Scotts Valley!

••• A Very Special Moment in Time A Very Special Place, Where the Soul of the City Resides ••• https://www.gofundme.com/build-acultural-center-and-theater

THE DISTRICT HAS DECLARED A

STAGE 1 WATER CONDITION

Markets change. Are you prepared?

Customers are asked to maintain efficient use of water and reduce water waste by:

Stop by or contact your Edward Jones financial advisor to schedule a financial review.

• Watering no more than three days per week • Making small retrofits that earn you rebates • Contacting us for free water efficiency house calls and devices • Reporting irrigation runoff or overwatering

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Scotts Valley Chamber News

18 Chamber Mega Mixer Roaring Camp

Welcome New Members 1440 Multiversity

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Cruzio Internet

877 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831-459-6301 • cruzio.com

831 Kitchens Baths & Accessories

4301 Scotts Valley Drive #1, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 831-621-7997 • www.831kitchensandbaths.com

Alphagraphics

104 Whispering Pines #106, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 831-425-9800 • alphagraphics.com

Knights of the Valley Council 15705 257 Glenwood Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 831-438-3633

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Call for SPECIAL RATES 831.688.7549

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Community News

SLV & Scotts Valley Meal and Food Programs May 2018 Tuesdays through Saturdays (also 4th Mondays).

Valley Churches United, Food Pantry and Food Distribution programs. Tues-Thurs 9-11:45 and Saturday 10-11:45. 1st and 3rd Fridays 9-11 are for seniors only. USDA Distribution on 4th Monday 10-1. For SLV, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon residents. Ben Lomond, corner of Highway 9 across from Ben Lomond Market, 336-8258.

Tuesdays, 2:30-6:30, Felton Farmers’ Market, Hwy 9 and Russell. $10 debit from CalFresh (EBT/SNAP) cards receives $10 in match tokens for a total of 20 tokens. MAY SPECIAL: $10 debit from EBT card receives $20 in match tokens for a total of 30 market tokens. Match tokens must be used for fresh produce only.

Tuesdays, noon. Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, across from Rite-Aid, 335-6900.

“Free Lunch Tuesday.”

“Music in May” from page 7 Saturday evening’s program includes Beethoven’s String Quintet in C Major and Brahms Piano Quartet in C Minor. Sunday afternoon’s program includes the world premiere of Nazakinskaya’s Hope and Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet in G Minor.

Cho-Liang Lin The grand finale will be 15 strings in Tchaikovsky’s Serenade led by Cho-Liang Lin. The heart of Music in May is its outreach in Santa Cruz County classrooms

“Briefs” from page 9 The films range from animation to fictional drama, and cover topics such as women’s health, body image, relationships, cultural diversity and breaking barriers.

Benefitting WomenCARE locally.

Since 1992, WomenCARE of Santa Cruz County offers support to women diagnosed with any type of cancer and to their family and friends. Our Watsonville program – Entre Nosotras (Between Us) – provides culturally appropriate services for Spanish s p e a k i n g clients. To learn more about Wo m e n C A R E please visit us at: http://fsa-cc.org/womencare/ Join us at our Pre-Show Reception at Rio Theatre from 6 - 7 pm, featuring

Wednesdays, 12-2, San Agustin Catholic Church, 257 Glenwood Dr, Scotts Valley (next to the fire station), 438-3633. Food Distribution.

Thursdays 10:30-1:30 (doors open 9:00-3:00).

St. John’s Catholic Church, down from RiteAid, Highway 9 and Russell, Felton. 335-4657.

“Thursday Lunch.”

Thursdays, 11-12. Mountain Community Resources (a Community Bridges program), 6134 Highway 9, across from Rite Aid, Felton.

335-6600. Food Distribution.

Thursdays, 5:00-6:30, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley.

438-4360. Food Distribution.

Fridays, 5-5:30 p.m. GateWay Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066.

438-0646. “Fridays at Five” food distribution.

Sunday, May 27, 2:00. SS Peter & Paul

Orthodox Church, 9980 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, north of town, 336-2228. Dinner.

Meals on Wheels (a Community Bridges program), hot meals at dining centers in Ben Lomond (M-F, 336-5366) and Scotts Valley (Wednesdays, 438-8666). Reservation required, $2.50 requested donation, for age 60+ (limited exceptions). Meals delivered if eligible, 464-3180.

Grey Bears Brown Bag Program, weekly bag of produce to be picked up in Ben Lomond, Felton, or Scotts Valley. Delivery available for homebound seniors. $30 annual membership fee, for age 55+. www.greybears.org (479-1055). n ••• Except as noted, all programs are free of charge — Schedules are subject to change. Submit Changes/ Additions to slvsvmeals@gmail.com ensemble Sound Impact string trio takes MiM’s outreach to new heights through more school visits and residencies at two juvenile detention centers. n ••• Saturday, May 26: Samper Recital Hall, Cabrillo College 7 p.m.

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and other centers serving youth, programs that extend far beyond the festival in May. Since 2015, MiM makes regular visits to Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall.

Former assistant division director Jennifer Buesing remarks, “The music programs reach their Jonah Kim souls... giving them hope that there is something more. The kids take away that there is something so much more to this life.”

This year the resident outreach

8 p.m. Concert Sunday, May 27: Samper Recital Hall, Cabrillo College 2 p.m. Pre-concert lecture / 3 p.m. Concert

a no-host cash wine bar, beer and light appetizers. All proceeds will be donated to WomenCARE! Tickets are available at lunafestsc2018. brownpapertickets.com ••• Shoulder Widening On Highway 1 And 17 Intermittent lane and connector ramp closures overnight Sunday – Thursday SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — A project to widen the shoulder and construct a turnout for maintenance vehicles will begin on Highway’s 1 and 17 in various locations started Monday, April 16.

Highway 1 – Motorists traveling in both directions of Hwy. 1 can expect intermittent lane and connector ramp closures Sunday night through Friday morning during the overnight hours from 9 pm until 6 am.

Highway 17 – Motorists traveling in both directions of Hwy. 17 can expect intermittent lane and connector ramp closures each Sunday during the overnight hours from 8 pm until 5 am and Monday night through Friday morning from 7 pm until 6 am.

Local Street Traffic Control – Motorists will also encounter one-way reversing traffic control on surrounding local streets Sunday through Thursday from 9 am until 4 pm and Sunday night through Friday morning during the overnight hours from 9 pm until 6 am.

Electronic message boards have been posted to alert motorists. Drivers can expect delays not to exceed 20 minutes. This project will enhance safety for the public and highway workers.

This project is expected to be complete this December. n

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For more about the 18 artists and ticket information visit: www.musicinmay.org

“Volunteer” from page 8

• The Friends of Hospice volunteer group present events and raise funds for the organization • Volunteers serve on the Board of Directors and various committees “We are incredibly fortunate to have such a thriving volunteer program,” said CEO Michael Milward, “Our volunteers are our greatest advocates.

They understand the power of what hospice can do for families as they navigate all that comes at the end of a life and they share our vision that all people in this community can live and die with dignity,” he explained. n

Kids Camps

Building Self-Esteem Away From Home O ne of the many joys of parenthood is helping children navigate new waters. And, while often these situations are met with hesitation, slight anxiety — or in the case of some firsttime campers, homesickness — it is these moments that develop the twenty-first century skills needed in adulthood. New situations, such as going away to camp, serve as teachers in life’s classroom — developing leadership, self-esteem, teamwork, independence, and problem solving.

It’s important, even critical, for parents to help children overcome any feelings of hesitation in order to help them grow. Take camp, for example.

From a child’s perspective, camp is fun, fun, fun! Parents know that camp provides immeasurable growth opportunities, and is a vital part of childhood.

As the day approaches, even the most excited campers sometimes get nervous about being away from home.

“Homesickness is completely normal,” said Michael Thompson, consultant, author, and psychologist in a

recent PBS Parents article. “If a child loves his or her parents and has a good home, why wouldn’t he or she feel some longing for mom, for dad, for the dog, or for home cooking?”

It is up to parents to help ease the transition to camp, and help their children grow from the experience.

The American Camp Association® (ACA) suggests the following advice

to help alleviate anxiety and get a jump start on life’s lessons.

• Encourage independence throughout the year. Practice separations, such

COUGAR SWIM SCHOOL SWIMMING & DIVING LESSONS

at SLV High School Pool, 7105 Hwy 9, Felton Aqua Day Camp Two Sessions

July 16th - July 20th & July 30th - Aug 3rd Four Sessions

June 18th, July 2nd, July 16th & July 30th Morning & Afternoon Classes

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as sleepovers at a friend’s house, which can simulate the camp environment.

• Involve children in the process of preparing for camp. The more they own the decision, the more comfortable they will feel being at camp.

• Make sure to understand the camp’s

philosophy on how issues, such as homesickness, are addressed. Talk candidly with the camp director to understand his/her perspective on the adjustment to camp life.

• Discuss what to expect at camp before leaving for camp. Consider role-

playing anticipated situations, such as using a flashlight to find the bathroom.

• Reach an agreement ahead of time on calling each other, but make sure to honor the camp’s policy on phone calls.

• Send a note or care package ahead of time to arrive the first day of camp.

Acknowledge missing the child, in a

Kids Camps

positive way. For example, saying “I am going to miss you, but I know that you will have a good time at camp,” lets the camper know that families are thinking about them, but confident in their ability to adapt to camp.

“Self-Esteem” page 18

Cougar Swim School Swimming and Diving Lessons San Lorenzo Valley High School Pool • 7105 Highway 9, Felton 95018 Director: Kurt Edwards web: www.cougarswimschool.com Phone: 831.239.4228

Our program uses a unique, gentle, personal teaching method that promotes learning and allows the student to learn the proper way to swim and be safe in the water.

Instruction in our program ranges from our specialized classes for infants and toddlers to training for those wanting to develop stroke technique in preparation for swim teams. Regardless of the level, our instructors guide students to attain their best while enjoying the sport of swimming and having fun.

SpeechRighter/Brain Waves Therapies 820 Bay Ave, Suite 210, Capitola, CA 95010 Phone: 831-854-2060 e-mail: info@speechrighter.com web: www.speechrighter.com SpeechRighter+ is a private therapeutic learning center, comprised of a dynamic team of licensed & certified speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists, under the clinical leadership of Director, Cristienne Colip, M.S., CCC-SLP. We have been a leading provider of pediatric therapy and special education services in Santa Cruz County, since 2005. We offer: Speech Therapy | Occupational Therapy | Social Skills Therapy | IEP Development & Support | Educational & Clinical Assessments | BrainWaves Training Programs (Cogmed, Reading Assistant, The Listening Program, FastForWord).

Catalyst Soccer: Player Development Programs Two Great Programs for All Ages and Abilities!

Phone: 831-423-3556 or 408-846-KIDS(5437) e-mail: catalystsoccerleague@gmail.com web: www.catalystsoccer.com Catalyst Soccer has been developing players AND coaches on the Central Coast for over a decade. Since its founding in 1999, thousands of youth players of every level receive passionate coaching and an emphasis on skill development and enjoyment of the game. Individual Ball Skill — Moves, turns, shielding the ball, 1v1’s and many dribbling exercises are designed to build a player’s confidence and creativity with the ball at their feet. • Problem Solving — Passing effectively and accurately, possession type games, combining with teammates, give and go’s and other passing exercises. • Short-Sided — Games with smaller numbers (5v5 or 3v3) allow players to simulate real game situations while maximizing their touches on the ball.

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Register before June 1st and save $10!

It’s on! Join us for a world cup summer!

Super FUNdamentals (boys & girls ages 6-13) Time: 9am-noon • Cost: $145

Little Skillsbuilders (boy & girls ages 4-6) Time: 9:30am-11am • Cost: $95

June 18th - 22nd Anna Jean Cummings, Soquel

July 23rd - 27th Skypark, Scotts Valley

July 16th - 20th Polo Fields, Aptos

July 30 - Aug 3rd Anna Jean Cummings, Soquel

Kick back with Catalyst Soccer!

Camps will be packed with fun, age-appropriate drills and small-sided games focused on improving the player’s passing, dribbling, possession and so much more!

For more info call 831-419-0347 T o R e g i s t e r, g o t o c a t a l y s t s o c c e r. c o m

Excellence in Equestrian Education at

Monte Vista Christian School LESSONS • TRAINING HORSE SHOWS

HORSEMANSHIP CAMP Beautiful surroundings and comfortable cabins Friendly Staff and Well-Trained Horses

Week Long, Sleep Over or Day Sessions

June - August, Sunday - Saturday Western/English Show Jumping Trail Rides, Horse Show on Saturday Crafts, Swimming and Archery S’mores and Skits at the Campfire!

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Kids Camps

“Self-Esteem” from page 17

• Pack a personal item or two from home, such as a stuffed animal or favorite book.

• Avoid bribing behaviors. Families send the wrong message when they link a successful stay at camp to a material object. Families should focus on the real rewards — like new found confidence and independence.

• Don’t plan an exit strategy. If a “rescue call” comes from the child, offer calm reassurance and put the time frame into perspective.

While most incidents of homesickness pass quickly, parents know their child best.

If parents have concerns (for example, the child is not eating or sleeping, or appears overly anxious), they should immediately talk to their camp director.

Camp staff are trained to identify and ease homesickness, and are a valuable resource for parents as well as campers.

••• For more information on preparing your child for an independent, fun-filled summer, visit www.ACAcamps.org .

Or, follow ACA on Facebook and Twitter for helpful hints and camp information.

••• Reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association. ©2018, American Camping Association, Inc.

Belmont Horsemanship Camp 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-206-9707 e-mail: Belmonttraining@gmail.com web: www.Belmonttraining.com

Power Up Your Child This Summer

The week-long Horsemanship Camp located at Monte Vista Christian School is a great opportunity for boys and girls to spend hours every day riding and learning about horses. We have wonderful school horses for riders of every experience level. We offer Western and English riding, as well as crafts, swimming, archery and marshmallow roasting at the evening campfire. Sign up today for an unbelievable summer camp experience! Call Cassie Belmont at (831) 206-9707, email Belmonttraining@gmail.com or visit www.Belmonttraining.com for more information today!

Jim Booth Swim School Harvey West Pool, Santa Cruz Watsonville Indoor & Outdoor Pools Phone: 831-722-3500 web: www.jimboothswimschool.com Jim Booth Swim School is known for its gentle classes where infants are taught to swim and are never dunked or forced. Parents feel comfortable that they are starting their children in a safe and sensible way. Jim Booth Swim School gives children of all ages the foundations required to be great swimmers for their entire lives. Mike Bottom, a member of the U.S. Olympic Swim Team said, “This is the way to start babies in the water.” There are now 2 locations to serve you: Watsonville and Santa Cruz’s Harvey West Park. For more information call Jim Booth Swim School at (831)722-3500 or visit www.jimboothswimschool.com.

Tutoring and Enrichment

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Homework Help

We help kids avoid the “summer slide” with a balance of learning and fun. Summer Power Workout Programs include fractions, problem solving, and more. Give your child an edge for next school year and beyond. For 15 years, we’ve been the authority in math education, growing to over 900 centers worldwide. Start your child’s transformation.

Schedule a comprehensive free assessment today.

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Math and Fun Summer Camp

Mathnasium of Scotts Valley

2950 Mt. Hermon Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Phone: 831-706-9907 Director: Peter Chipman e-mail: ScottsValley@mathnasium.com web: www.mathnasium.com/scottsvalley Keep your student’s math skills fresh while learning new skills and having fun with STEAM activities. Campers will review their addition, subtraction, multiplication and division skills with fractions, decimals and whole numbers, as well as geometry, statistics and algebra readiness all in a fun and engaging environment. Students can test their skills by playing games such as chess, checkers, 7ate9, math war, or perhaps they would rather show off their skills with robotics or art.

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Mobile Commerce Essentials

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ou may have a business that is 100% online, or you may own a ‘brick and mortar’ storefront, that has customers walking through the door.

But more than likely you’re a combination business, one that operates face-to-face with people and also one that is able to sell online 24/7 as well.

If you’ve not heard the term “mCommerce” or “Mobile Commerce” before – it’s exactly what you think it is – eCommerce buying for everyone on-the-go using a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. Forget the days when your beautiful website appeared in full grandeur on a desktop computer monitor or huge laptop screen. How you look and how easy you’re able to conduct business on small screens is much more important today, and will be in the near future.

Do I need an app for that? on’t think you need to create a separate app in addition to your website in order to serve your mobile customers. Your website can be designed and built to best serve the mobile user.

Keep in mind that people don’t like to scroll down on their mobile devices, so the display of either your appointment calendar or items for sale should focus on the title, a brief description and the price.

Mobile doesn’t provide the visual realestate for lengthy descriptions or intricate backgrounds. Thus, the page design of your website should be built with the ability to

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dynamically serve pages to mobile devices.

To understand if your site is the best it can be for mobile commerce, consult with your web design and optimization marketing company.

Another thing to keep in mind is that Google reports over 20% of queries through its mobile app are for voice search — which is a different functionality than what used to be your website’s focus on keywords for search optimization to be found organically (meaning, without paying for Adwords). If your website isn’t “mobile optimized” it is likely that you are missing out on being found by those voice search instead of typing what they’re looking for into a search box.

Social Selling acebook has recently been in the news about their marketing practices. Don’t think that Facebook exists as just a way for people to stay connected and post their pretty pictures of their vacation, kids or plates of food (why people do this, I have no idea).

Facebook is a marketing and advertising platform where over 2 billion people monthly are visiting, posting, and buying.

When someone clicks a link on Facebook and buys a product, the average order value is $55. Facebook “converts” nearly 2% of its visitors, which is the rate at which a Facebook visitor clicks-thru an ad, video, etc., going on to make a purchase. The quick math is that Facebook generates over $2.2 billion in sales monthly for its business partners.

That’s also why Facebook bought Instagram – because people on smartphones were sharing pictures and experiences, and are now buying a tremendous amount of products and services directly through Instagram. Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram have very powerful tools for businesses to learn how to generate sales through their platforms, with easy to understand instructions, as well as very affordable programs to cost-effectively reach your target customer.

Remember, if you’re not posting regularly on social platforms like Instagram, you’re not as relevant as your competitors who are.

People are mobile and constantly engaged with their smartphones, so being regularly shared and talked about online is critical for your business. People are impatient and often impulsive, wanting to buy what they see — now.

Whether it’s a customer sharing a picture of an item they bought from you,

or your own company sharing an event or announcement on Instagram, you must stand out, be interesting, and above all, be relevant in today’s mobilesharing-buying world. n ••• Ron Kustek is a business instructor at Cabrillo College teaching Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Advertising, Small Business and General Business Management.

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Community Calendar San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce Calendar Tuesday May 15 Taco Tuesday and Networking Mixer

5 p.m., Felton Covered Bridge County Park (Junction of Mt. Hermon Rd. and Graham Hill Rd.) an Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce and Food Trucks A Go Go are sponsoring Taco Tuesdays on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month! The SLV Chamber is having a FREE Mixer at this first event with a Beer & Wine Garden and raffle prizes! Everyone is invited to come and celebrate Taco Tuesdays in Felton!

Bring your blankets & lawn chairs!

••• The San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce is a coalition of San Lorenzo Valley/Santa Cruz Mountains businesses and community organizations. We represent Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Ben Lomond, Felton, Mount Hermon, Lompico, Zayante, and Bonny Doon. Contact us at 831345-2084 info@slvchamber.org

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Join Nar-Anon, world wide fellowship of relatives and friends of addicts who have been affected by someone else’s addiction.

Join us Sundays at Sutter Hospital in the Sutter Room (corner of Soquel Drive and Chanticleer) 2900 Chanticleer, Santa Cruz.

Helpline: 831-291-5099 • www. naranoncalifornia.org/norcal/ meetings

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More info www.casaof santacruz. org or call (831) 761-2956 XT.102 •••

First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., in Watsonville Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. in Capitola

Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. in Watsonville Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m. in Santa Cruz Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m. in Aptos

Tuesdays

Writing/Discussion Meeting

Aptos Noon Toastmasters

12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran 116 Beach Drive ome join a dynamic, Church, Gazebo Room, 10707 supportive group of people Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At at all levels of experience from Hwy One and Freedom Blvd) beginners to more advanced. o you have a problem with We’re here to help you discover food? Please check out our your voice and share it effectively.

Mondays free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution. All teens Everyone is welcome!

Caregiver Support Group Follow us on Facebook: and adults welcome!

12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 ComFor current times and locations of Facebook.com/AptosNoonToastmercial Crossing, Santa Cruz masters or more info: (831) atz Cancer Center, PAMF and other meetings: www.santaHospice of Santa Cruz County cruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our 236-1171 Hotline at (831)429-7906. invite you to attend a Caregiver Nar-Anon Watsonville Support Group for those caring for someone with a serious illness. Business Debtors Anonymous 6:00 p.m., Lutheran Community Church, 95 Alta Vista Avenue, When a loved one is seriously ill, 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Watsonville (Adam Dan Hall in it can be a challenge for the entire Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center back of the church) family. In this ongoing support Street, Santa Cruz. ar-Anon is a twelve step group, we will share stories, e specifically focus on support group for families learn tools for coping and receive recovering from debting on and friends of addicts. There are support from people who care. one’s business.

Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz For more information: 831-425-3272. no dues or fees to join. Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, County Grief Support Program. who are going through similar (831) 430-3078 Overeaters Anonymous problems, talk about how they 6:30-7:30pm Christ Lutheran Overeaters Anonymous Church, 10707 Soquel Dr. Aptos cope and find recovery.

To locate additional times and 7:00pm-8:00pm, Soquel Congreo you have a problem with locations of meetings, and to learn gational Church, 4951 Soquel Dr. food? Come Join us for a more about Nar-Anon, please go o you have problem with friendly free 12-step support to our website at www.nar-anon. food? Come join us for a group with the solution group friendly free 12 step support group with the solution. Teens and adults org or call 831-200-3756. with the solution. Teens and adults welcome. Includes compulsive welcome. It will be held in the overeating, anorexia and bulimia. Second Wednesdays Anne Hutchinson Room.

Located in the Gazebo Room.

Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement Any questions call (831) 429-7906 Call 831-429-7906 if you have Monthly Meeting any questions Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. Second Mondays his statewide group of retired Tuesdays & Thursdays men invites you to be our Invisible/Alienated guest at our monthly luncheon.

Grandparents Support Group Orientations to Become You’ll meet kindred spirits, have Advocates for Children 2:30 - 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran a fine lunch and learn something Church, 10707 Soquel Drive, Aptos 6 pm, 65 Nielson Street #121 new from a top notch guest ed by Dr. Pat Hanson author of Watsonville CA 95076 speaker.

ASA volunteer Advocates Invisible Grandparents: Leave receive 35 hours of specialized Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096 a Legacy of Love Whether You training. Court appointed special Can Be There or Not this will be advocates are everyday people that, Second and Fourth Wednesdays a safe structured environment for with just a few hours a week can Wellness on the Cancer Journey sharing stories if you so choose, have a lifetime of impact for a child and learning healthy ways to deal who has been abused or neglected. 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza earn how to safely support your with separation from anyone.

If you would like to participate body and emotions through the Co-sponsored by Alienated Grand- in the next Advocate training journey of Cancer - from diagnosis parents Anonymous www.AGA-FL. contact cita@casaofsantacruz.org to softening the impact of chemo, or (831) 761-2956 org a national organization that radiation, and recovering well from provide information and support to surgery.

We’ll address nausea, low energy, grandparents who feel alienated or Wednesdays weakness, digestion, immune estranged to their grandchildren.

In Praise of Poetry support, grief, stress and more.

Questions: pat@invisiblegrand Feb. 28 thru Mar. 28 Feel free to bring your partner or parent.com (831) 601-9195 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Capitola Community Center, 4400 Jade Street, care team to this free class. Please come fed; water is available.

Capitola Mondays & Tuesdays Limited Seats. Please register n this invigorating class you’ll WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM explore and write several forms of all attendees on Eventbrite — 12:30 - 2 p.m. poetry. From Acrostic to Haiku; from Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call 831-254-3270 to RSVP. omenCARE ARM-in-ARM Ode to Triolet — and a few more Address given upon registration support group for women — you’ll have fun while learning receipt. with advanced, recurrent and and creating. Gain exposure to metastatic cancers. Meets weekly new poets, forms, and styles, while Mondays & Tuesdays, with a Last Wednesdays Each Month unearthing your own voice. This separate meeting every First and inspiring class is for anyone with an Santa Cruz County Prostate Third Tuesday every month. interest in poetry. Novices as well Registration required. Call 457- as seasoned poets will find the class Cancer Support Group 2273 for more information and to enriching and fruitful.

7-9 p.m., Katz Cancer Resource register. No cost to attend.

Telephone FMI: (831) 475-6115 Center, 3150 Mission Drive, SC www.womencaresantacruz.org anta Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group has been Geezer Golfers an active group for over 20 years Mondays & Wednesdays 8:15 a.m., Valley Gardens Golf in the community.

Course, 263 Mt. Hermon Rd., Alzheimer’s Association First meeting of 2018 will be Scotts Valley lzheimer’s Association has eeling over par? So are we, the February 28th. free support groups for family Geezer Golfers of Santa Cruz. caregivers at 1777-A Capitola road You’re invited to join us at 8:15am Thursdays 2nd & 4th Mondays 2-3:30pm every Wednesday at the beautiful Co-working Unbound facilitated by Jill Ginghofer, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 5:30-7pm DeLaveaga golf course at 401 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Live Oak Library, facilitated by Francie Newfield & Upper Park Rd. We enjoy a special 2380 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz rate for 9 or 18 holes.

Kathleen McBurney. o-working Unbound is headed Questions? Call Jim at 831-685Call 800 272 3900 for more to the Live Oak library! Join us 3829. information. for free co-working in the company

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We welcome everyone to co-work with us at the library. Our goal is to provide the collaborative atmosphere of co-working to a broad spectrum of people who can benefit from the relationships, mutual support and connections essential to creating a thriving business.

If you have a project or idea and want to spend time working on it, come work with us!

San Lorenzo Community Band Practice Sessions

7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley High School Band Room (F-1) he San Lorenzo Valley Community Band meets every Thursday at SLV High School.

Dues are $30 a semester. You must read music.

Call Teresa at 336-8637.

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Cabrillo Host Lions Club Meetings

6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road. ant to make a difference in our community? Join the Cabrillo Lions Club twice every month and see what you can do to help in Santa Cruz County.

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Drop-in Grief Support

12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, 940 Disc Dr., Scotts Valley ospice of Santa Cruz County is offering a drop-in grief support group for adults grieving the death of a family member or a friend. This group is a place where you can share stories, learn tools for coping, and receive support from people who care.

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Friday Shakespeare Club

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace United Church of Christ at 900 High Street, Santa Cruz urious about Shakespeare?

The Friday Shakespeare Club members discuss the life, times, and influence of William Shakespeare.

For information, call 831-6842832, or go to fridayshakespeare. org or facebook.com/fridayshakespeare.

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Wednesday May 9

First Baptist Church Bible Study Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard’s 9:45 a.m: Bible Study Wine Maker’s Dinner 11 a.m.: Worship

7565 Sunset Way, Aptos 6:30 p.m., Persephone Restaurant, irst Baptist Church of Aptos 7945 Soquel Dr. Aptos CA 95003 welcomes you to join their bible Seven-Course Menu From study and worship every Sunday.

Chef Cori of Persephone Call (831) 688-5842 for more info including wine pairings from Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyards/ Overeaters Anonymous Quinta Cruz. Winemaker Jeff 9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, 2900 Emery will be pouring wines and answering questions.

Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz vereaters Anonymous is a Free, Total cost is $150 per person.

Friendly 12-Step group for those Space is limited. Call 831-612who have a problem with food.

6511 to purchase your seats Visit www.santacruzoa.org for in advance (If no one answers current times and locations of please leave a detailed voice other meetings, or call our Hotline mail including name, phone, at (831) 429-7906. number of people. Someone will get back to you). This will be a fixed menu with no substitutions allowed — no exceptions (Please inform us about any allergies when you call so that Thursday May 3 can determine if you can Meet and Greet: Jimmy Panetta we participate).

12 pm, Seascape Golf Course . he Rotary Club of Capitola-Aptos will be hosting a meet and greet Saturday May 12 and presentation by congressman Jimmy Panetta. Visitors are invited Human Race Walkathon and encouraged to attend. and Fun Run Admission is $20 and includes 8 a.m., 2300 Delaware Ave, Santa lunch. For more information or to Cruz reserve a spot please call Rose at n Saturday May 12th, 688-0500 ext 23 or Wendy ext 22 nonprofits, local businesses, school groups, churches, Friday May 4 volunteers and over 2,000 walkers will come together for Natural Strategies for an exciting morning honoring Improving Brain Function our community’s fundraising 2-3:30 pm, Alzheimer’s Association, 1777-A Capitola Rd, achievements. Join us to celebrate together while enjoying Santa Cruz, CA f you are experiencing brain fog, a light breakfast & lunch, free t-shirt, live music, performances memory loss, mood changes, cognitive decline, or simply want and a beautiful ocean walk to do everything you can to keep along West Cliff Drive. your brain healthy - come learn Registration goes from 8-8:45 how to save your brain! Discover a.m. The run begins at 9 a.m., food, nutrients and lifestyle with walkers starting after the changes to protect, nourish your last runner heads out. brain, improve your cognition and focus and manage or prevent chronic neurologic illness.

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Greenway Walks, Talk, & Picnic

May 2: 6 p.m., / May 5: 10 a.m, Jade St. Community Center ome learn about Greenway’s healthy vision for the rail corridor Wednesday, May 2, 7-8:30 pm at Jade St. Community Center.

Meet outside of the Community Center for brief rail walks at 6 pm on May 2 or 10 am on Saturday, May 5. Newly launched Greenway Capitola will host a BYO picnic gathering at Jade Street Park at 11 am after the rail walk on May 5.

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Wednesday July 4 Worlds Shortest Parade

All Day, Downtown, Aptos arade participants and vendors wanted for the Friday Shakespeare Club Party in the Park. Parade entries of Santa Cruz can include but are not limited 10 am - noon, Peace United to: Classic/antique vehicles, Church, 909 High Street floats, bands, walkers, dancers, his is the oldest women’s club in Santa Cruz. The club meets Saturday May 5 and 12 dogs, etc. We are also looking for vendors for the Party in the to study the life, works and for those who sell jewelry, times of William Shakespeare.

Sunday May 6 and 13 Park flowers, clothes, children’s toys, Members share group readings Tall Bearded Iris art, photography, activities, and and insights, discuss history, and food more.

Flower Sale & Show universal themes found in his Call the Aptos Chamber of 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 10310 California plays and writings.

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Announcing a Santa Cruz production of a beloved classic of the American theater hornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize winning play “Our Town” comes to the Santa Cruz Art Center weekends this April. Produced and directed by Suzanne Sturn, who has performed widely both in the Santa Cruz/Monterey region and nationally and taught Theatre at several colleges/universities.

The play will run April 6-22 on Center Stage, 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz; Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM; Sundays at 2 PM. Tickets: $25 (General Admission); $10 (Students and teachers): www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/3205509. Web page: www. facebook.com/ourtownsantacruz/

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To become an Ageless Art volunteer call 831-459-8917 ext.208 or visit Ageless Art at www.fsa-cc.org

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For more information contact Nancy Kvam: Cabrillo Youth Strings (831) 479-6101 or (831) 426-6443.

Ongoing Events Third Monday each month

Stitchers By The Sea Meetings

7 p.m., Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz, 1740 17th Ave., 95062 titchers-by-the-Sea, the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, holds regular meetings open to the public each month. No admission fees.

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snack bar available. First Tuesday of each month is special $25 buy in (up to five packs). Join us! www.soquelsports.com

Golden Age of Tango.

Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more information, call Michael (831) 239-2247.

Wednesdays

First Fridays each month

7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose orty-seven years of performing in the Bay Area, over 250 popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Wednesday. No cover.

Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for Non-profit events (donations are tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org

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he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries.

To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.)

Dated Events Saturday May 12

Wine, Beer and Art Walk

1 to 5 p.m., Downtown Watsonville he City of Watsonville and the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture organized this inaugural event. Enjoy In Praise of Poetry tastings from local wineries, 5:30pm to 7pm Feb 28-Mar 28 Fridays thru Sundays craft beer outlets, hard cider Capitola Community Center, 4400 Plein Air Watercolor Paintings and non-alcoholic beverages Jade Street, Capitola while strolling through historic Exhibition oin this invigorating class where Noon-10 p.m., Mutari Chocolate downtown. you’ll explore and write several Artwork will be displayed and House and Factory, 504 Front forms of poetry. From Acrostic to for sale by local artists with local Haiku—from Ode to Triolet—and a Street, Santa Cruz musicians performing along the ptos Artist David Pfost’s plein air few other poetic forms—you’ll have watercolor paintings of Santa Cruz walk. fun while learning and creating. We’ll look at work by experienced poets County landscapes are on exhibit. and discover how to put some of their Exhibit open until the end of Sunday May 13 techniques and craft elements into December.

34th Annual Mother’s Day practice. Gain exposure to new poets, Run/Walk forms, and styles, while unearthing Second Saturdays Each Month 7:45 – 10 a.m., Ramsay Park in your own voice. This inspiring class is Watsonville for anyone with an interest in poetry. 2nd Saturday on the Farm Novices as well as seasoned poets will 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History ajaro Valley Shelter Services find the class enriching and fruitful. Project Center at the Santa Cruz presents the Mother’s Day County Fairgrounds Register at: https://apm.active Run/Walk for Shelter at Ramsay communities.com/capitola oin us every 2nd Saturday on the Park in Watsonville. The Run/ recreation/Activity_Search/ Farm for free family activities.

Walk will include a 10K Run, 5K in-praise-of-poetry/6488 Each month we select a new theme Run/Walk and a 1K Kids’ Fun to highlight historical agriculture Run. with games, activities, and Thursdays Early Bird Registration is now demonstrations that relate. open! Register online at www.

Lucky Steppers Modern We often have guest appear- pvshelter.org!

Square Dance ances from farm animals like 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, Saturday May 19 chickens, rabbits, and more! You Selva Beach, CA 95076 are sure to find something fun Pat Pratt Memorial Veterans 4 t’s fun and easy to do!

Friendship put to music; family and entertaining for the whole Veterans Tournament friendly. Class takes place every family.

Noon, Boardwalk Bowl, 115 Cliff Thursday Night at our new home Check our website and Facebook St., Santa Cruz page for more details. FREE in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar anta Cruz USBC and Monte off of Hwy 1, turns into Boardwalk Bowl present a Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) Second Sundays Each Month Bowling FUNdraiser to support For more information, contact local Veterans, The Pat Pratt Downtown Santa Cruz Sue Harris or Don Benson at Memorial Tournament No-Tap Antique Street Fair (831) 726-7053 or e-mail at Adult Doubles (Junior Tour9 a.m.-5 p.m., Lincoln St. caller4u@att.net. nament as well!) Entries must be (Between Pacific and Cedar) submitted by May 15 at https:// he “Original” Downtown Friendship Put to Music!

Antique Faire is back! Vendors boardwalkbowl.com 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach offer an eclectic blend of antiques Cost: $40 per team – $20 prize Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. fund – $20 Donation made to lasses every Thursday night. For and unique items. Come and check Vets 4 Vets. more information call Sue Harris it out! Browse through a wide

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Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante

4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, 21245 East Cliff Dr. his is a night for true “Social Tuesdays Tango.” Order a wonderful meal from the Star Bene Argentine BINGO 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, Menu, (or their well known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of 150 Jewell St. Argentina and join us in a social osted by Soquel Sports Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full tango dance to music from the

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assortment of treasures including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage Hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, original artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot!

Weather Permitting!

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

Wednesday May 23

29th Annual Golf Tournament

1 – 7 p.m., Seascape Golf Club, 610 Clubhouse Dr, Aptos et your business name known!

Sponsor a hole and have a sign with your company name next to the hole. Great Location at Seascape Golf Course! Market your Third Sunday of Every Month business to over 140 players. Sign display with your company name Science Sunday Starts at 1 p.m., 100 Shaffer Road, next to a hole. Networking at its Santa Cruz, 95060 best! Opportunity to talk, hand out eymour Marine Discovery Center promotional material, play a game presents a public lecture from a or offer food and/or drinks! n

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Your May Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Gemini (May 22-June 21)

You benefit from deep and intense interactions and conversations with people early in May, and while there’s a chance you’ll take things too seriously, the potential benefits far outweigh the costs.

When your thoughts turn to darker topics, balance them out with some lighter ones. You’re more than ready mid-month to have a party or network with potential business partners, co-workers, and/ or employees. But don’t let your desire to speak with everyone prevent you from having real conversation. The energy late in the month is favorable, and it will be easy for you to as for help or favors, especially if they would be reciprocating yours.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Your emotional outlook is challenged the first weeks of the month. Work hard to get the things you need to keep your emotions under control to be as efficient and effective as you need. You feel especially bonded with family and friends mid-month, making your quiet prepared dinners for loved ones and intimate parties for close friends most comfortable. The environment you eat in is as important as what’s on the menu; make sure both are picture-perfect. Late in May you get caught up in the excitement of potential travel; make sure everything at home is taken care of before you pack your bags. You can’t have a good time unless you know everything at home is taken care of!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

You have a lot of opportunities early in the month, but bragging will dilute the effect of your achievements. Let others comment or compliment you before you talk about your own accomplishments. Mid-May you have greater influence over the people you care about. But be careful talking about topics you’re less familiar with. Stick with what you know or do the research before you offer your ideas. Late in the month your dreams are particularly vivid. Your subconscious is an untapped tool, and it will be an advantageous time to pay attention to what it’s trying to tell you.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

The first weeks of May bring new thoughts and ideas, which can alter your daily routines and plans. Not one to move too quickly, you’re open to changes if they happen slowly. Mid-month is a good time for studying, catching up on bills, working on long-term goals, and other important business details. If anything’s wrong, you’re most likely to catch it during this time. Late in the month trivia games and puzzles feel easy; your brain works like a well-oiled machine, and your enthusiasm for learning new things puts you at an advantage over your competitors. But be careful; one drawback is you could be more easily distracted. Stay focused and all will be well.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

You have an increased need for love and affection as the month begins, which isn’t helped by a lowered sense of self-confidence. You’re setting yourself up for disappointment if you let anyone use you as a doormat. Mid-month your compassion and concern peak. You feel most obligated to those close to you and will do what you can to make sure everyone feels safe and secure, including you.

Your confidence returns late in May, making a good first impression much easier to achieve. If you’re interviewing or looking for love at this time, you should get positive responses, but accept favorable feedback for what it is, and use it to make improvements in the future.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Your insatiable curiosity reaches a whole new level early in the month. You also go to great lengths to cover up your research. You love to be the only one who knows whatever secrets you’ve managed to find, and to take advantage of your knowledge in the future. Your need to be with others increases midMay, and while volunteering for group outings or events is unusual for you, right now you’re in the mood and can do a lot while you’re less focused on your own needs. Your charm is mesmerizing late in the month; if you’ve wanted to fulfill a certain fantasy, you won’t get much resistance during this time!

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

You know that feeling when everything seems a little too good to be true? The first week of May brings that vibe in spades! It’s nice to have some good things go your way, but be sure to make your own luck, too. Later in the month events may be even less what they seem. Making assumptions and skipping over details can lead to some big mistakes, and do-overs aren’t very likely if problems occur. You might need to consult a professional if the rails come off.

As the month ends, you can be happy with your accomplishments and look forward to future endeavors. You don’t know what the future holds, but it looks promising.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

The first few weeks of the month bring the energy level down a bit, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of downtime you get. Looking for ways to work more quickly and efficiently can help get through this time, and following your financial instincts can be very profitable. Later in the month pay close attention, to catch small details and errors. Any mistakes you correct will be greatly appreciated. There are no easy answers late in May as you question whether you’re responsible for relationship difficulties. Sometimes trying to make things better only leads to disappointments and regret. Finding a way to apologize and show you care might be the best you can do right now.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Your thoughts run wild the first weeks of the month, putting additional energy in your everyday interactions. You’re already social, and this raises encounters to an exciting level. There are always risks when you indulge, but you’re in a “no regrets” mood right now. Mid-May brings some uneven energy and frustration. Angry outbursts come from nowhere and may surprise even you.

Get to the heart of what’s really bothering you before your erratic behavior causes real problems.

Worldwide problems plague your mind as the month comes to a close; social justice becomes your own personal cause. You believe in yourself and that one person can make a difference.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

A poor self-image and distorted reality effect you early in May. At the same time, you have a heightened need for affection, which can be a disappointing mix. Wait a while before starting anything serious with someone new, and don’t expect an existing friend or partner to tell you the whole truth. Your compassionate, charitable side comes forth mid-month, heightening social interactions centered on doing good for others. You don’t do what you do for recognition, but it’s nice knowing you’ve made things better.

You’re more assertive late in the month. It might be surprising when the right words help you get what you want and need without tension. You could get used to this newfound eloquence!

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Jumping to conclusions puts you in an awkward spot early on the month as you try to navigate tricky communications. Getting angry and/or overreacting will rarely help your case. Midmonth you might agree to go out with friends one minute but be asleep when it’s time to go.

You’re very hard to read when you get in this kind of mood, but you do like to keep people on their toes! You are motivated to to find the truth and move beyond current unpleasant situations near the end of May. Put old issues to rest so you can look to the future without reservations.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

What you see in the mirror early in the month isn’t reflected in other people’s opinion of you, but your lack of confidence could cause issues regardless. Say thank you even if you don’t necessarily believe complements you receive. Your sometimes-stoic energy seems to morph into a more easygoing vibe mid-May. Your attention span is scattered at best for a few weeks, so don’t expect to be able to explore anything in depth for a while. Late in the month important events seem like they’re stalling, which could cause you great disappointment. Work hard and you’ll get what you deserve eventually.

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’m very pleased to report that the Board of the Supervisors has approved landmark rules to regulate cannabis cultivation and manufacturing, creating a regulated local cannabis industry while protecting our wildlife, neighborhoods, and environment.

The set of ordinances is the culmination of three years of planning and compromise by public agencies and health, neighborhood and cannabis industry representatives. Our approval allows local cannabis businesses whose temporary state licenses are about to expire to move forward to continue operation.

In other words, a select group of growers have won a ticket to enter the legal market, but they still need to run the regulatory marathon.

Existing Commercial Growers or the first time, existing growers (no new commercial growers are allowed) will be subject to licensing requirements, and state and local laws, including environmental, building, pesticide and other regulations. Only growers from a list of about 750 who registered with the County in 2016 will be allowed to

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apply for licenses, with an exception for farmers in existing commerciallyzoned agricultural land. In addition, growing in the coastal zone, plus a one-mile buffer, is limited to existing structures, and no new cultivation is allowed in timber production zones.

To protect small cannabis growers, we have added a “Cottage Garden” license category. That will allow those who have been in cultivation since before January 2013 to garden on a minimum of 2.5 acres with a canopy of up to 500 feet. The cottage industry is particularly important in the Fifth District, where there have been small growers for generations. It’s my hope our actions will preserve and promote the historic and economic contributions of these small growers.

Neighborhood Protections he ordinance includes neighborhoods protections and ensures responsible operations, including adoption of a Best Management and Operational Practices guide and an Enforcement Plan.

Neighbors will be notified of applications for commercial cannabis businesses. All cannabis licenses will be subject to annual renewal and site inspections. The rules allow for increased review, including a public hearing, prior to approval of outdoor

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cultivation projects. Other protections include fencing requirements to reduce visual impacts and adopted increased setbacks from neighboring structures to minimize, visual, noise, odor and other impacts.

Complaints may also be made to the cannabis licensing office, and the Board will receive quarterly reports on cannabis licensing operations.

Applications will receive individual site-specific environmental review and will need to comply with sitespecific mitigation measures.

Solvent-based extraction methods used to extract cannabis to make concentrates and other products are banned in residential areas. Neighborhood “whole-house” grows are also prohibited.

Cannabis Enforcement he Cannabis Enforcement Team will be expanded and will focus on unlicensed cannabis activities and on existing businesses that have grown beyond their permitted license. Enforcement will include an anonymous code complaint system and public disclosure of the types and numbers of complaints.

I’m proud of this landmark set of cannabis ordinances and appreciative of the hard work that has culminated in adoption of these regulations.

However, as the cannabis market and industry changes, and as we learn to live in this new era of regulated cultivation, I expect that we will be adjusting this ordinance many, many times. n

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other’s Day is almost here. If you’re a mother with grown children, you might receive flowers, candy, dinner invitations or some other type of pleasant recognition.

However, you might find that you can get more enjoyment from the holiday by giving, rather than receiving. The longest-lasting gifts may be financial ones – so here are a few moves to consider: Contribute to your child’s IRA. If your children have earned income, they are eligible to contribute to an IRA, which offers tax benefits and an almost unlimited array of investment options. You can’t contribute directly to another person’s IRA, but you can write your child a check for that purpose. This could be a valuable gift, as many people can’t afford to contribute the maximum yearly amount, which, in 2018, is $5,500, or $6,500 for those 50 or older.

Give gifts of stock. You know your children pretty well, so you should be familiar with the products they buy. Why not give them some shares of stock in the companies that make these products?

Your children will probably enjoy being “owners” of these companies, and if they weren’t that familiar with how the financial markets work, having these shares in their possession may greatly expand their knowledge and lead to an even greater interest in investing.

Donate to a charity in your child’s name. You might want to donate to a charitable organization that your child supports. In years past, such a donation might have earned you a tax deduction, but the new tax laws, which include a much higher standard deduction, may keep many people from itemizing. Still, it’s possible for a charitable gift to provide you with a tax benefit, depending on your age. If you’re 70 ½ or older, you must start

taking withdrawals from your traditional IRA and your 401(k) or similar employersponsored plan, but by moving the withdrawal directly to a qualified charitable group, the money won’t count as part of your adjusted gross income, so, in effect, you can get a tax break from your generosity.

Review your estate strategy. Like virtually all parents, you’d probably like to be able to leave some type of legacy to your children, and possibly your grandchildren, too. So, if you haven’t already started working on your estate strategy, consider using Mother’s Day as a launching point.

At the very least, you’ll want to write your will, but you may need much more than that, such as a living trust, a durable power of attorney and other documents.

And don’t forget to change the beneficiary designations on your life insurance and retirement accounts if you’ve experienced a major life change, such as divorce or remarriage. These designations are powerful and can even supersede whatever instructions you might have left in your will. As you can guess, estate planning can be complex, so you almost certainly will want to work with a legal professional to get your arrangements in order.

Mother’s Day is a good opportunity for your children to show their love for you, and you can do the same for them by helping bolster their long-term security through financial gifts and legacy planning. n ••• This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Courtesy Edward Jones InvestmentsCheryl Rebottaro, AAMS®, CRPC® Financial Advisor- Angie Schieffer, Branch Office Administrator-221 Mt Hermon Rd Ste F Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Tel # 831-461-9311 Email: angela.schieffer@edwardjones.com

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Chip comes to life around other dogs and has been very well behaved in playgroups, often serving as the role model of how to play nice. While Chip is generally full of good cheer, he is selective about the men in his life. He warms up more quickly to women and needs a slow, easy introduction for the men he meets.

We aren’t quite for sure why Chip has been in the shelter so long since he is such a swell guy, but we are hoping his forever family will come in soon to meet him! Chip would love to be in a home with another resident dog and would like to have a woman for his primary human companion.

Chip is a neutered 3-year-old, tan-terrier mix.

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