Applications sought for Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship
WATSONVILLE — Agri-Culture is now accepting applications for the 2018 Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship.
The $4,000 award is for a student entering or currently attending college and majoring in agriculture. This award will be allocated for the remaining years in college (maximum of four years) with verification of registration for each session of full time classes.
This award is made possible through the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship Fund and a $2,000 contribution from American AgCredit.
To be eligible for the scholarships, students must live in Santa Cruz County or within the Pajaro Valley Unified School District boundaries, or be a member of the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau. Criteria for the scholarship are based on student leadership skills, a demonstrated commitment to the industry, grades and financial need.
The deadline for submitting applications for the Agri-Culture Scholarship Program is Wednesday, Feb. 21.
To request an application, contact the Financial Aid office at your school or the Agri-Culture office, 141 Monte Vista Ave., Watsonville, 722-6622 or ag**********@sb*******.net.
Applications are also available at www.agri-culture.us.
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Learn Spanish, English at the library
WATSONVILLE — The Watsonville Public Library holds workshops for people looking to learn Spanish and English.
The workshop features a different material each week for attendees to practice the languages.
It is held every Wednesday at the Main Library second floor meeting room, 275 Main St., suite 100. Learn English from 6-6:50 p.m., and learn Spanish from 7-7:50 p.m.
No sign ups are required.
For information, call 768-3400 or visit cityofwatsonville.org/public-library.
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Chefs invited to compete in Clam Chowder Cook-Off
SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is calling all chefs for the 37th annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off.
The fundraiser for Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department is now a two-day event, with amateur chefs competing on Saturday, Feb. 24 and professional chefs on Sunday, Feb. 25.
Judges will determine the best Manhattan and Boston Clam Chowders in Amateur and Professional categories. The public will weigh in on awards for People’s Choice and Most Tasted Clam Chowders. Prizes include airline tickets, cash and wall plaques.
The event attracts competitors from all over Northern California including professional chefs eager to promote their restaurants and “teams” of families and friends who have fun perfecting a family recipe and competing.
The deadline for chefs to register for the “rain or shine” Clam Chowder Cook-Off is Jan. 26. Entry fee is $50, or $75 for professionals (restaurants, caterers and food services.)
For information, entry forms and rules, visit www.beachboardwalk.com/clamchowder/ or call Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation at 420-5273.
All proceeds from the Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off benefit the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department.
Last year the event attracted 70 entries and thousands of chowder fans, bringing in $89,500 for Parks and Recreation Department programs. The popular event has raised more than $1,389,500 for Santa Cruz Parks & Rec since it started in 1981.
Eastside Eatery was the winner in the Professional category, with local chef Derek Rupp winning top awards for both his Boston and Manhattan chowders. Rupp also won both categories in 2015.
Admission to the “rain or shine” event is free; tasting kits are $10 for six samples. Preparation starts at 10 a.m., cooking at 11 a.m., and public tasting is from 1-3 p.m. on both days. Winners will be announced at 4 p.m. each day.
Boardwalk ride hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the day of the event, weather permitting. The Casino Arcade and Neptune’s Kingdom will also be open.
