Workshops focus on natural remedies
WATSONVILLE — A series of workshops will be held over the weekend addressing natural solutions for the common cold, flu and wounds.
Today at 6:30 p.m. will be “Colds, Coughs, Congestion.” Attendees will learn how to use ordinary produce items to aid in relieving symptoms.
“Wound Care” will take place Sunday at 2:30 p.m., featuring natural methods for burns, blisters, itchy, dry and flaky skin. The workshop will be repeated again at 6:30 p.m.
All workshops will be held at the Health Education Center, located below SDA Church on 700 South Green Valley Road in Watsonville. For information, call Tricia at 325-7993 or visit www.meetup.com/Natural-Remedies-and-Nutritional-Healing.
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East Lake Village car show returns
WATSONVILLE — The East Lake Village Classic Car Show will return on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 936 East Lake Ave.
The show will feature raffle prizes, and live music by The Ville.
Awards will be announced at 3 p.m.
Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society and PAL.
For information, visit www.centralcoastmusclecarsandclassics.org.
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Applications available for Jeannie Witmer Memorial Scholarship
WATSONVILLE — Applications are available for the Jeannie Witmer Memorial Scholarship.
The scholarship is a $1,000 award for a student who has participated in the California High School Rodeo Association, District 4 or a California 4-H Horse program within the same geographical boundaries — Alameda, Contra Costa, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties.
This scholarship can be used at a college or professional technical school of choice. Selection will be based on the student’s scholastic record, special activities, personal history, letters of recommendation and financial need.
Applications are available at the Agri-Culture office or online at www.agri-culture.us.
The deadline to apply is Aug. 16.
For information, contact Agri-Culture at 722-6622 or ag**********@sb*******.net.
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Bay Federal donates to Children’s Miracle Network Hospital
CAPITOLA — Bay Federal Credit Union raised $12,426 during its Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals fundraiser in May. Bay Federal donated $22,426, thanks to a philanthropic award that doubled their donations.
Matching funds were received through CO-OP Financial Services’ Miracle Match program for the Credit Union’s fundraising methods such as: bicycle raffles, a “coin wars” competition to collect pocket change, and a pie-in-the-face challenge. This year’s profit surpassed last year’s by more than $500.
The funds will go to children’s hospitals that are the closest including the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital that serves sick, injured and special needs children in Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties.
“The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals program is an outstanding program providing aid and comfort to children and their families in a time of need,” said Carrie Birkhofer, president and CEO of Bay Federal. “As a local credit union, Bay Federal is committed to our community and the people who live here, which is why I am incredibly proud of our team members’ dedication to this cause.”
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Capitola hosts Art and Music at the Beach
CAPITOLA — Capitola Art and Cultural Commission will host a concert and art show that features local artists at Esplanade Park every Sunday July 5 through Aug. 20.
It will be free and open to the public.
The music schedule is as follows:
• July 5: The Shanks
• July 12: Joint Chiefs
• July 19: Extra Large
• July 26: Mark Russo and The Classy Cats
• Aug. 2: Johnny Mahalo and The Wild Coconuts
• Aug. 9: Sage
• Aug. 16: Robin Anderson Big Band
• Aug. 23: Delta Wires
• Aug. 30: Digbeats
For information, contact Leslie Fellows at 419-7485 or Le************@ya***.com or visit www.cityofcapitola.org/acc/page/sunday-art-music-beach-2017.
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Community Traffic Safety Coalition launches initiative
SANTA CRUZ — The Community Traffic Safety Coalition (CTSC), a program of the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency, invites the public to a discussion on how to reduce traffic deaths and injuries.
The Vision Zero Forum will be held Thursday at Simpkins Swim Center from 4-6 p.m., with Leah Shahum, founder and executive director of the national Vision Zero Network.
The forum coincides with CTSC’s report, “The Impact of Traffic Violence in Santa Cruz County.”
The report states that from May 2016 to May 2017, 24 traffic-related deaths were reported countywide which was a significant spike from the five-year average of 13 traffic deaths per year.
“The crash data represent real people — friends, neighbors, family members and co-workers — who suffer physical harm, emotional trauma, and financial hardship,” said CTSC co-chair Leo Jed. “Vision Zero considers any loss of life from traffic crashes unacceptable and preventable. We can identify risks in our traffic system and make systematic changes so that inevitable human errors do not result in injury or death.”
For information on the Vision Zero movement, visit www.sctrafficsafety.org/VisionZero.
