Official 2013 Capitola Begonia Festival Program

THE OFFICIAL 2013 PROGRAM FOR THE 61st ANNUAL

Published by Times Publishing Group in association with the Capitola Begonia Festival Committee

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Table of Contents

4 BEGONIA FESTIVAL SPONSORS

6 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

8 VOLUNTEERS

10 SAND SCULPTURES

12 NAUTICAL PARADE

14 BEGONIA FESTIVAL BEGINNINGS

16 2012 BEGONIA FESTIVAL EVENTS RESULTS

18 FRIENDS, FAMILY, & FLOATING BEGONIAS

20 VILLAGES MAP

46 TWILIGHT CONCERTS

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22 CENTRAL COAST ADVENTURES26 CENTRAL COAST DAY TRIPPIN’28 SUMMER HAPPENINGS

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32 31ST ANNUAL CAPITOLA ART & WINE FESTIVAL

36 POSTER ARTIST KIM HOGAN38 ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE44 WINERIES INFORMATION

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As the owners of your local McDonald’s restaurants, we are honored to be selected for the fourth year in a row as the Grand Benefactor of the 2013 Begonia Festival. Ronald McDonald loved sharing his time with the Begonia Festival goers, during his Nautical Parade experience for the last three years and looks forward to another year leading the parade. As we built relationships with our honored customers in Capitola for over 35 years, we have participated with neighborhood organizations and schools helping to improve our community. Whether it is through our work with the Chamber of Commerce, supporting Surfing Santa, the Easter Egg Hunt and the Halloween Parade, or the Volunteer

Center of Santa Cruz County’s Human Race, and especially the families served by the Ronald McDonald House of Stanford, we value and share our community’s commitment to friendship, family and giving back to others. Please enjoy what the festival has to offer. We are grateful for your friendship and patronage. Steve and Jan Peat - McDonald’s of Capitola

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The Capitola Begonia Festival CommitteeAldo’s Bakery – Nori Olivieri Alexi Moore MarketingAlfaro Family VineyardsBob & Judi AllenBabbling Brook Inn-Inns by the SeaMike and Lin BanksKelly BarretoBarry Swenson BuildersEd BottorffBoy Scout Troop 642Justin BrownThomas Burke & Others PhotographyChristine BuechtingDon BeanRomney DunbarFrank Ehle-Capitola Boat & Bait Capitola Historical Museum Toni Castro and the Capitola-

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Begonia Festival2013 Schedule of Events

Events & SponsorsPre-Festival Event

Sunday, August 4thANNUAL FUNDRAISER 1:30pm - 4pm Help support the Capi-tola Begonia Festival by joining us for “Bewitched at the ‘Brook!” The after-noon includes live music, wine tasting from local wineries and scrumptious appetizers created by Shadowbrook’s chef with added ingredients provid-ed by Save-Mart. And of course, our popular silent and live auctions!

Friday, August 30thLET’S DANCE REVIEW! 4pm – 9pm Come enjoy dance perfor-mances by local talent!Sponsored by Britannia Arms

Saturday, August 31stSAND SCULPTURE CONTEST 8am - Noon Registration begins at 8am at Capitola Beach. Trophy judging will be held at noon.Sponsored by Zelda’s & Capitola Self Storage

MEET THE ARTIST2:30pm - 3:30pm Ben Davis, this year’s poster artist, will be signing posters near the merchandise booth located at Esplanade Park.

CONCERT IN THE PARK 4pm – 6pm Beach Cowboys live at the beach in Esplanade Park. Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blan-kets, and your dancing shoes! Sponsored by Ideal Homes

FLOAT CONSTRUCTION VIEWING 4pm - 10pm Stroll along the banks of Soquel Creek and watch as the floats begin to take shape.

MOVIE NIGHT AT THE BEACH 8pm – 10pm On the beach at Esplanade Park – a “bewitch-ing” family friendly movie. Great for all ages, so bring your friends and family, picnic dinner, chairs and blankets. Sponsored by Greenwaste Recovery & hosted with the Capitola Art & Cultural Commission

Sunday, September 1stHORSESHOES ON THE SAND 8am - Finish Doubles Tournament at Capitola Beach in front of Zelda’s Restaurant. Teams will be chosen by drawing names from a hat. Partici-pants must pre-register. Fill out an online form or call 475-6522 for info.Sponsored by Zelda’s & Union Bank

FLOAT CONSTRUCTION VIEWING Take another stroll along the banks of Soquel Creek in the morning and watch as the floats get their finishing touches!

CHALK ART ON THESEA WALL 9am - Noon Sign in at Esplanade Park. The Capitola Begonia Festival’s gift to the children. Create your own master-piece atop the seawall on the Espla-nade for all to enjoy. Chalk provided to all participants. Open to children of all ages!Sponsored by Capitola Hotel

BEGONIAS TO GO — HEAD TO TOE 10am - Noon Become a part of the Festival. Starting thinking about your design—go wild if you want! We provide the begonias—you put them “Head to Toe”! Held at Esplanade Park.Sponsored by Bay Federal Credit Union & Hosted by Capitola Museum

61st ANNUALNAUTICAL PARADE

1pm Begonia covered barges float down Soquel Creek to the lagoon. The views are great from the Stockton Bridge, Cliff Ave, and Wharf Road. ADA access available. Sponsored by our Grand Benefactor- McDonalds & Gayle’s Bakery & Ros-ticceria, Devcon Construction, New Leaf Community Markets, & the City of Capitola

MEET THE ARTIST 2:30pm – 3:30pm Ben Davis, this year’s poster artist, will be signing posters near the merchandise booth located at Esplanade Park.

CONCERT IN THE PARK 4pm – 6pm Extra Large live at the beach in Esplanade Park. Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blan-kets, and your dancing shoes!Sponsored by Ideal Homes

Monday, September 2ndFISHING DERBY6am - Noon Registration begins at 6am near the end of the Capitola Wharf. Bring your own fishing poles. Open to all ages. Final tally begins at 11am.Sponsored by Britannia Arms & Para-dise Beach Grille

CHILDREN’S ART PROJECT 11am - 2pm Children of all ages are welcome to come and create a “make and take” memory to take home. Held in Esplanade Park. Sponsored by Green Waste Recovery & Hosted by the festival volunteers & the Capitola Art & CulturalCommission

NAUTICAL PARADE BEGONIAS TO GO

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Friday, August 30 ③ Let’s Dance! Review, 4:00pm - 9:00pmSaturday, August 31 ① Sand Sculpture Contest, 8am-noon, Beach & Seawall ③ Meet the Artist, 2:30pm-3:30pm, Beach & Seawall ④ Float Construction Viewing, 4-10pm, Soquel Creek Pathway ③ Concert in the Park, 4pm-6pm ③ Movie Night at the Beach, begins at duskSunday, September 1 ④ Float Construction Viewing, Soquel Creek Pathway ① Horseshoes on the Sand, 8am-finish, Capitola Beach ① Chalk Art on the Seawall, 9am-noon, Beach & Seawall ③ Begonias Head to Toes, 10am-noon, Esplanade Park ④ Nautical Parade, 1pm-Finish ③ Concert in the Park, 4-6pmMonday, September 2 ⑤ Fishing Derby 6am-noon, Capitola Wharf ③ Children’s Art Project-11am-2pm, Esplanade Park ③ Hula Hoops for Everyone!, 11am-2pm ④ Rowboat Races, 1pm - finish, Soquel Creek Pathway

This is really, really important because we want you to have fun! Please remember that all metered/permit parking is strictly enforced in Capitola.

*Parking rates and durations are subject to change. Check regulations carefully when parking.Park for free at the Crossroads Center parking lot on Bay Avenue and ride the free shuttle into the village. The shuttle runs Saturday, Sunday & Holidays. The lot is located off of the Bay Avenue exit from Highway 1. Turn right at the end of the off ramp; con-tinue to the 4-way stop sign (Hill St.). Turn left on Hill St. and follow the shuttle signs.

Parking in the Village There is a two hour time limit for Village parking meters. Capi-tola Police Department meter readers routinely chalk the tires; after two hours you must move your vehicle from the parking space or you will be ticketed. The cost is $1.50 per hour, bring quarters or use Esplanade pay stations. The parking along Cliff drive is $1.00 per hour. The shuttle runs Saturday, Sunday & Holidays from 10AM to 8PM

Pacific Cove Parking Lot Located behind City Hall on Capitola Avenue just a short walk to the Village, the cost of meters in Pacific Cove is 50 cents an hour and there is a 12 hour time limit (the meters run from 8:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.).

Parking in the neighborhoods near the Village There are four different neighborhood permit parking programs - each with different rules, so read the signs carefully. Parking at the Pacific Cove Parking Lots is closer to the Village than any non-permit neighbor-hood parking.

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Monday, September 2nd (continued)HOOPS FOR EVERYONE! 11am - 2pm Come join Move Hoops at the Band-stand for three hours of fun-filled hula hooping. Members of Move Hoops will be showing their talents and teaching you a few moves too!Sponsored by Britannia Arms

ROWBOAT RACES ON SOQUEL CREEK 1pm – 4pm We supply the boats! Registration will be at the pathway by the Stockton Bridge from noon until 1pm. Two people per boat. Come have some racing fun!Sponsored by Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott

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Where in the world can you find a floating parade of barges covered in begonia blossoms, a seawall covered with chalk art, how about families making sand castles and enjoying a day at the beach? If you said Capitola, you’d be right. For over 60 years Capitola has welcomed visitors from far and near to their Begonia Festival over Labor Day weekend. It has something for every-body. The atmosphere is upbeat and posi-tive – like a small Disneyland. The warm weather, eclectic businesses and restau-rants, and activities make this event the perfect end-of-summer beach weekend. This is truly a labor of love for dozens of volunteers who supervise and judge events, pick thousands of begonias, sell merchandise, and provide family-friendly activities, concerts and a movie on the beach. “For over 12 years I have volun-teered at the Begonia Festival because of the community and the friendship that the Festival brings. Join us as we celebrate Capitola’s history and a unique festival,” states Laurie Hill, the president of the Board of Directors for the festival. “My favorite volunteering is the Sand Sculpture judging,” says Judy Mc-Neeley. “This event, like so many of the Festival events, brings out wonderful cre-ativity in people. How terrific to see fami-lies and groups working together to create something out of sand.” Although many volunteers have been helping put on the festival for years, there are many more volunteers, like Willard Schwartz, who are working their first festival. “We just moved to the area. I had heard of the festival, but didn’t know

a lot about it. I went to my first meeting and saw a lot of people working very hard to make the event happen, and met some wonderful people along the way.” Teresa Green started as a volun-teer in 2010 and is now treasurer on the Board. She talks about how the Begonia Festival is a tradition for many. “What really strikes me is the number of people who say they look forward to the Festival each year. Some talk about how their parents brought them, and now they’re bringing their children. That’s what keeps me coming back as a volun-teer.” A recurring theme for many volun-teers is the chance to make new friends. ”I started vol-unteering three years ago when asked if I would put on the Dance Review. I enjoy being part of making family memories,” re-marked Mary Beth Cahalen. “I like volunteering for the community and the new friends I make along the way.” Judie Block seconds the idea that it is a way to make new friends. “I moved to Capitola when I retired, and volun-teered to work at the merchandise booth at the festival last year. I proudly wore my blue “Staff” shirt. It’s a great group of people and being on the committee has

given me a great feeling of being part of my local community.” It truly does take a village – two actually. Capitola village and its welcom-ing atmosphere, and a community of vol-unteers who are dedicated to producing a truly unique family experience.

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Left to Right: Patti Bradley, Teresa Green, Sheila

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Members of the Capitola Begonia Festival committee toured the Golden State Bulb facility in Moss Landing on April 11th. Golden State Bulb supplies the begonia blossoms, which adorn the Nautical Parade floats, at no cost to the Capitola Begonia Festival.

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Capture the Capitola Magic by participat-ing in the annual Sand Sculpture contest. Building sand castles is a magical experi-ence for children of all ages who delight in sifting the sand thru their hands and cre-ating a fortress of wizardry with the oozy grains of wet sand.

Sixty-one years ago in 1952, the Capitola Begonia Festival began on Labor Day weekend. These were the days of beauty contests, carousels, skee ball, and candy cotton. The first Sandbuilding Contest was started in 1969 by Craig French, Capitola’s Man of the Year in 2011. Craig is from a family of pear growers in Alviso. The Smith family had land in Capitola where they sought refuge from the Valley heat. Craig literally grew up with sand between his toes. He graduated from San Jose State

and moved to Capitola in 1969. He got a job as lifeguard at Capitola Beach. He loved being on the beach and he loved sand castles. He would build a sand castle at the base of his lifeguard station and showed the local children how to build...and then he instigated the first contest, which has since become a huge and fun event. Craig worked 18 years in Capitola and was the first Public Works Director and also was the City Manager.

Craig’s words of advice to sand builders, “Get there early and pick your spot.”

There are special tips for building a perfect sand sculpture. Sand can take on many different textures and qualities depending on the amount of moisture. Experienced builders agree that sandcastle building success comes largely from building moist sand. It’s important to add sand to water, which will give you maximum control of your sandcastle building mixture.

Start your sand sculpture by making a mound of wet sand. Get together a big pile of sand that’s a bit larger than you want your finished sandcastle to be. Pack and

pat the pile of sand until it is firm, solid and the general size and shape of your desired finished product. Add more sand as you go. The goal is to achieve a pile of sand that will be easy to carve into a de-tailed sculpture.You can detail your sculpture with pastry knives for maximum detail and control while building your castle. You can use anything from a paint scraper to a fork to a paintbrush to create a great effect on your sculpture. Shells, feathers, rocks, and seaweed are only a few of the many natural materials you can use for the fin-ishing touches.Creating the shapes and decorative details will give your sandcastle your unique feel and look. Start from the top of your sand pile and work down. Imagine you are a sculptor and let your creation emerge from the sand.The most important rule of thumb is to have fun, get your hands dirty and enjoy!

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Begonia Festival BeginningsHistory of the Brown Ranch

Brown Bulb Ranch began in 1911 when James Brown purchased five acres of barren land outside the small coastal California town of Capitola. Because the ground had been sapped of its nutrients by 50 years of wheat production, James decided to purchase a herd of registered Guernsey cattle from a local judge. He built a dairy and kept the cattle in corrals, feeding them only weed-free feeds, the bi-product of which was an abundance of weed-free fertilizer. Always innovative, James even packaged and sold this composted manure under the name of West Coast Horticulturists’ “Moo Cow Fertilizer.”

The Guernsey dairy flourished, and Moo Cow ice cream, candy and milk were distributed in their own regional retail stores. Through contracts with the Southern Pacific Railroad, Dollar Line Cruise Ships, Panama Pacific, Matson Australian Lines and others, the reputation of Moo Cow milk and ice cream grew to even reach distribution in the Republic of Panama. At the peak of the dairy’s popularity in 1931, more than 9,000 visitors came to the company’s annual October Open House in Capitola. Always aware of advertising opportunities, the first Miss California was also photographed at the Brown Ranch alongside the dairy’s prize milk cow.

By 1916, James was growing more than 40 acres of freesias, gladiolas, montbretias,

tulips and tuberose on newly acquired ground in the Capitola area. Continuing the expansion, in 1924 James built 24,000 sq. ft. of glass house and seven acres of lath house for the propagation of tuberous begonias and gloxinias. Obtaining Begonia bulbs from Germany, who bragged of ‘the best flowers’, and Begonia tubers from Belgium, who claimed ‘the strongest tubers’, the Browns cross-bred the two varieties, and developed the Pacific Begonia. From the 1930’s to the 1970’s, approx 90% of the world’s Begonias came from the Brown Bulb Ranch in Capitola.

In 1932 James Brown died at the age of 49 and Alan and Worth Brown, James’ sons, took over operations.

By the 1950s the dairy had been completely closed and the third generation, Barclay, Todd, and Joel Brown, joined the family business. The firm was now the recognized world leader in the production of tuberous begonia bulbs.

In 1951, Peggy Matthews, a local swim teacher noticed that all the begonias at Brown Bulb Ranch were going to waste. She was not aware that the growers had no interest whatsoever in the flowers; they were propagating bulbs. The

death of the flowers signified that it was time to dig up the bulbs and send them to market. That year the Capitola Water Follies featured paddleboards decorated with Begonias, and that is how the Begonia Festival got its start. Even though the Begonia Festival was truly started in 1952, in 1954 the Capitola Businessmen’s Association inaugurated the First Annual Capitola Begonia Festival and proclaimed Capitola to be the “Begonia Capital of The World.” A festival in late summer—when the begonia are in spectacular bloom—was a natural way to extend the late-summer coastal tourist season.

Today, Brown Bulb Ranch is Golden State Bulb Growers. The Brown families still run the business and continue to donate the begonia blooms from its fields in Monterey County each year to the Capitola Begonia Festival.

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Begonia Festival 2012 Event Results

Horse Shoe Tournament40 teams / 80 people participatedIt is a double elimination tournament.Pitching started at 8:30 a.m. and Champion-ship trophies were presented at 2:45 p.m.

FIRST PLACE TEAM:Tucker Sanden & Mike López

SECOND PLACE TEAM:Jake Peoples & James Piña

THIRD PLACE TEAM:Ruben Piña & Glen Langan

FOURTH PLACE TEAM:Johnny Bermio & Terri Hern

BUSTED SHOE AWARD:(fun consolation trophy for first teameliminated)Steve Riller & Vincent Riccabona

Rowboat Race ResultsMasters 45 and over

FIRST PLACEDavid Keating & Mika Clark Time: 2:07

SECOND PLACE Siobhan Saunders and Jec Ballou Time: 2:13

THIRD PLACE Katherine Parker and Mara Palondrani Time: 2:25

Seniors 31 - 44

FIRST PLACEJynelle La Poihte & Kyrad Myat Time: 2:29

SECOND PLACE Jec Ballou and Siobhan Saunders Time: 2:52

Adults 18 - 30

FIRST PLACETanner Sandin & Rieley Peoples Time: 2:04

SECOND PLACEJon and Sarah Poon Time: 2:08

THIRD PLACE Jacob Tones and Lance Eliot Time: 2:35

Juniors 12 - 17

FIRST PLACEJacob and Andrew Ciari Time: 1:16

SECOND PLACEMark and Annika Lund Time: 1:24

THIRD PLACEElizabeth and Catie Rimmer Time: 2:22

Youth 11 and under

FIRST PLACEZack and Jed Favero Time: 1:03

SECOND PLACE Seth and Julie Iven Time: 1:41

THIRD PLACEJake and Julie Iven Time: 1:46

60th Capitola Begonia Festival ParadeFIRST PLACE:Dan Finkel/Will & Caroline MillerGroup: Casa FinkelFloat: 1952 Capitola Water Follies:Begonia BelleCharity: Grind out Hunger

SECOND PLACE:Dennis NortonGroup: Friends of the Windmill HouseFloat: 1959 Pink CadillacCharity: Save Our Shores

THIRD PLACE:Michael HansonGroup: Gayle’s Bakery & RosticceriaFloat: Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter’s Tea PartyCharity: Native Animal Rescue

Special Recognition Categories:Mayors Choice: Paul HammerGroup: Begonias on the Bay (BOB)Float: 1991’s Flights of Fancy

Most Clever Under the Bridge Display:John & Marie Martorella Group: Riverview RascalsFloat: 2009’s Capitola Takes Flight: Hot Air Balloon

Best Historical:Robin EllisGroup: St. John’s Episcopal Float: Noah’s Ark

Capitola Spirit: Randy SwansonGroup: Night TrainFloat: 2010’s Beach Party

Best First Time Float:Melissa Devera and Jade AtkinsGroup: GMO Free Santa CruzFloat: 1978’s Days Gone ByTraditional Farming: The Way it Was

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Sand SculptureContestGRAND PRIZE WINNER: Title: Dog On It!City: Redwood CityName: Jon Jang;

Chris Ridgway; Shelly Jang; Robbin Jang; Jamie Jang; Lauren; Kyle; Evan Keane; Ciaran Keane; Ting Kerry; Brian Kerry; Sanneke Jang

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FIRST PLACETitle: Scooby Dooby DooCity: CapitolaName: Julie Downs; Nate Downs; Doug Heath; Emily Hansen; Mindi Staley; Lindsay Silva; Dave Silva; Kim Cano; Jennifer Canobblis

SECOND PLACETitle: CSP – So BoardCity: CapitolaName: Roxanne Alaniz; Gerri; Jason; Andrew; Steph; Enzo

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FIRST PLACETitle: CastleCity: SunnyvaleName: Gary Parks; Jeff Brown; Andrew Brownstone

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SECOND PLACETitle: Titanics TruthCity: Santa CruzName: Andrew; Lee; Rihly; Stuart; Pierce

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Much in the way you can count on Bar-beques, apple pie, and sunshine as part of the Labor Day Weekend tradition in Capi-tola, you can add the Capitola Begonia Festival and Nautical Parade to the list of traditions. Since the 1950’s, this parade has been a family favorite and tradition, with many coming from near and far to fill the streets and beaches of Capitola. They line not only the creek path, but also the Stock-ton Ave Bridge, and the train trestle, to get a glimpse of this colorful and magical float-ing flower parade.

This unique parade was brought to Capi-tola by a revolutionary, history making, and groundbreaking woman, Peggy Matthew Slater. Peggy lived during a time period when women were not expected to participate, and were discouraged, from being political. She followed her dream to “create a better beach”, and became Capi-tola’s first city councilwoman. While she only served for a year before moving on to teach synchronized swimming at the Uni-versity of New Mexico, and to become the first woman of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC), she would eventually return to Capitola to break more ground and con-tinue to fulfill her dream. With her love of swimming, entertaining, and Capitola, she not only created a better beach, but a tradition that would last for generations to come. When she launched the first Capitola Water Follies in 1950, it featured swim races for boys and girls, and water ballet. In 1951, she added begonia adorned paddleboards. The first begonia floats were featured in

1952. One can only imagine how proud Peggy would be if she could see what has become of her Capitola Water Follies. She not only helped to create a better beach, but long lasting family traditions and enduring friendships.

The “Friends of the Windmill House” is a large group of friends who’ve gathered on the river path for 10 years to build floats. They do it “as a great excuse for a party... and as a way to slow down this crazy world and unplug...” according to James and Vicki Wallace. In last year’s Windmill House float, Nathan Cross and city council member Dennis Norton helped Elvis fly from the trestle to a floating ‘59 pink Ca-dillac constructed of begonias, At the helm was beauty queen clad Noelle Castellanos, the owner of the Windmill House, who helped this group of friends capture the elusive trophy and a 2nd place title.

Lin Banks, former Capitola Begonia Festi-val President, emceed the parade for 10 of her 13 years on the committee. When asked what kept her coming back she speaks of her love for interacting with the people on the path and the lifelong friendships that resulted. She has many fond memories of floats, especially what she calls the “whoop-sie daisies”, like the projection screen that became a sail or the crow’s nest that almost didn’t fit under the bridge! While all great memories, it’s the memories that she made with her own family and the lasting friend-ships that are treasured most.

Just two of many stories which sum up and capture the essence of not only Peggy Matthew Slater and the parade, but also the festival and Capitola as well. At the end of the day it’s about family, good friends, a beautiful beach, and good times.If you’d like to learn more about getting in-volved visit our website @ www.begoniafestival.com

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The Central Coast Offers Many Opportunities for Adventure!

To help you appreciate the beauty and the variety of experiences available on the Central Coast, here is a list of possible adventures that are unique to this region. Imagine yourself floating on the water while whale watching, or diving and coming face to face with a seal or otter, or zipping high above between enormous redwood trees, or floating from a parachute toward a beach, or stopping along a mountain trail to admire the wonders of creation, it’s all here for you. Here are just some of the possibilities:

Monterey Bay Youth Outdoor Day

is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating youth about the countless outdoor activities available in our area. Our goal is simple, let’s get our youth back outside and active! In hopes of achieving our goal we hold an annual event at the Santa Cruz Fairgrounds

where various companies and organizations can showcase their specialties. The event is totally free. Bring your children to the Santa Cruz Fairgrounds on June 22, 2013 so they can enjoy the dozens of activities we have to offer! www.mbyod.org

Zip Line Redwood Canopy Tours

Redwood Canopy Tours at Mount Hermon offers visitors an exciting eco-adventure into redwood canopy of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Enjoy the coastal redwood forest from the unique perspective only a zip-line canopy tour can offer. The two hour

guided tour includes six zip-lines and two sky bridges at heights of up to 150 feet. The Redwood Canopy Tours are the only facility of its kind in the region. www.mounthermon.org/redwood-canopy-tours

Kayaking

Kayaking tours of Elkhorn Slough will take you into one of 17 estuarine reserves in the United States. Elkhorn Slough is home to saltwater, fresh-water and marshland wildlife where you will see seals, otters, loons, egrets, pelicans and even small sharks. Along

Monterey Bay there are open coast paddling tours, overnight sea kayaking trips and the thrill of surf kayaking. www.elkhorn-slough.org/kayaking/index.htm

Whale Watching

There is year-round whale watching in Monterey Bay with Humpback and Blue Whales from April to December and Gray Whales from December to April, with Killer Whales and Por-poises showing up anytime they feel like it. There are also Sea Otters, Seals,

Sea Lions and seabirds. Whale watching cruises start from Santa Cruz, Moss Landing and Monterey. Santa Cruz: santacruzwhale-watching.com, Moss Landing: www.sanctuarycruises.com, Monterey: www.montereywhalewatching.com

Boating

Northern Gateway to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Santa Cruz Harbor hosts thousands of visi-tors each year. Other anchorages are Capitola Wharf (May 1 to Sept. 30), with boat moorings; easy to find Moss Landing Marina with its twin tower-

ing PG&E smoke stacks; Monterey has two Marinas, Monterey Municipal and Breakwater Cove all within walking distance of excellent restaurants, old Monterey, historic Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Stillwater Cove is right off shore of the famous Pebble Beach Golf Course - but get permission from Pacific Yachting. Santa Cruz: www.santacruzharbor.org, Capito-la: capitolaboatandbait.com, Moss Landing www.montereyboat-ing.org, Stillwater Cove: www.pacificsail.com

Scuba Diving

What Santa Cruz is to Surfing, so is Monterey to Scuba Diving. The shore-line fronts not only Monterey Bay, but the Pacific Ocean as well. Some of the famous dive sites you’ll find are San Carlos Beach (the jetty), which has been dubbed the most-dived beach

in California; McAbee Beach located on Historic Cannery Row, Lovers Point & Otter Cove with its thick kelp forest, and Point Lobos Wildlife Preserve for advanced divers. Santa Cruz: www.asudoit.com, Monterey: www.mbdcscuba.com

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Hang Gliding

Northern California is world famous for its spectacular coastline, and there is no better way to appreciate this breathtaking beauty than by hang glid-ing high above it. There is a launching site high on the dunes over Marina Beach. The beach is the premier hang

gliding spot in Central California because of its steady winds, great launching area, and the wonderful views from above.Marina: www.coastalcondors.org

Surfing

Learn to surf where it all started when three young Hawaiian princes brought their love for surfing to Mon-terey Bay and Santa Cruz in 1885. Santa Cruz is one the best places to learn to surf with its consistent waves and its wide variety of surf breaks.

Water temperatures range from the low 50s to low 60s, depend-ing on the season. Wetsuits for most people are required. Learn-ing how to surf will teach you balance, and patience before that rush when you feel the power of the ocean beneath your board as you ride the waves. www.capitolabeachcompany.com

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Climbing & Hiking

There are more than 20 recognized hiking trails in Santa Cruz County that traverse the coastline, beaches, moun-tains and the redwood forests of this unique corner of the Central Coast. From Big Basin Redwoods State Park there is the famous Skyline to the Sea

Trail and someday you will even be able to walk along the coast-line from Monterey to Santa Cruz along the planned Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail. And to add climbing to your activi-ties, there is the Pacific Edge climbing Gym in Santa Cruz and Castle Rock State Park located in the Santa Cruz Mountains is a premiere location for bouldering and sport climbing. Hiking: www.explorer1.com/santacruz/ hiking.htm, Climbing: www.pacificedgeclimbinggym.com

Skydiving

If you want to jump out of a perfect-ly good airplane to see a marvelous view of beautiful Monterey Bay and its spectacular surroundings, there are several companies with the expertise to take you up there and see that you safely return to earth. Those who want

the once in a lifetime experience choose the tandem jump to take care of the details like steering and safely landing. Try it, you’ll like… and scream a lot. www.santacruz-skydiving.com, www.santacruz-skydiving.net

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Capitola’s rich history extends beyond the town, the esplanade, its pristine beach and out onto the blue Pacific, where surfers have for generations enjoyed the one of finest surf breaks in California.While the neighboring town of Santa Cruz sports worldwide recognition as the home of mainland surfing, and to where a count-less number of the world’s finest board riders have hailed from, many of the greats first “cut their teeth” learning to surf on the mellow wave of Capitola.“The wave has not changed since I first began surfing there in 1960,” said David Adams. “I remember as an eighth grader when my family moved to Soquel, I would take my “Doolittle” surfboard, and paddle down the Soquel Creek, all the way to the ocean to surf.”The Van Slatter family name ran deep in the early days of Capitola surf history, with Van Slatter being the mentor for many a young surfer, including David Adams. “He taught the kids about the rules of surfing, its history and deep roots.” Adams said.Van Slatter’s mother Peggy Slatter who ran a surf school at the Pleasure Point Plunge, began the Begonia Festival, or “Water Parade” as it was first called back since its inception in the mid 1950’s, and whose father Herman Slatter was the first lifeguard at Capitola beach.Adams described Herman Slatter, as a

huge bar-rel-chested man, who wore only shorts and a pith helmet, and whose deep bari-tone voice would carry across the beach and ocean, pinpointing any unruly kid, who was even thinking of getting out of hand.“We were all scared of him, but we later found out that he was Johnny Weiss-muller’s stunt double in the Tarzan movies, so we figured out he couldn’t be that frightening if he was Tarzan,” Adams said with a wry smile.In 1964, when upon the completion of the Santa Cruz Yacht harbor, disaster struck Capitola when the sand began to disap-pear from the beach. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers who constructed the yacht harbor four miles away, did not realize the adverse effect the harbor walls would effect the sand flow of the coastline. For two years, sand was transported in to replenish Capitola Beach, a town that relied heavily on the tourist industry during the warmer months. Needing a more perma-nent solution to capture the disappearing sand, a rock jetty was built at the South end of the beach, which provided an im-

mediate solution for the problem.“We thought loss of sand would ruin our wave, but it never did,” said Adams, “The surf at all three breaks of Capitola, the main peak, Toes Over, and Bombora, all happen because of a rock shelf on the ocean floor, which insures they will all be there for future generations to enjoy.If you head out to the line-up to surf Capitola today, you will be greeted with a friendly “Hello,” and where, more often than not, you will sit shoulder to shoulder with someone who has surfed there for decades and who will gladly share with you tales of surfing their most memorable wave.No matter what your skill is as a surfer, whether amateur or professional, young or old, the surf break and friendly vibe at Capitola is place where you should re-spectfully pay a visit from time to time.Like an old friend, she will greet you, and you will always leave in better spirits than where you first arrived... that is the Aloha of Capitola.

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State Beaches & Parks

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park: Thirty miles of trails in this second growth forest perfect for hiking, mountain biking, or a leisurely stroll. Directions: State Park Drive exit from Hwy 1. Go north to Soquel Drive. Turn right. Go east one mile to Aptos Creek Road. Turn left (N) on Aptos Creek Road to park entrance. Tel: 831-763-7063

Seacliff State Beach & Visitor Center – Rio Del Mar Beach: At the end of the fishing pier, the USS Palo Alto, a cement ship built during World War I, has been a popular attraction for visitors since it was put in place in 1929. Directions: From Hwy 1 take the State Park Drive exit south toward the Monterey Bay to the entrance. 201 State Park Drive Aptos, CA 95003. Tel: 831-685-6442

New Brighton State Beach & Pacific Mi-grations Visitor Center: This 93-acre park along the beautiful coast of Santa Cruz offers spectacular views of the Monterey Bay. Its family-oriented campground sits on towering bluffs high above the Pacific Ocean. Directions: New Brighton/Park Avenue exit off Hwy 1, turn right at bottom of ramp, and left at first stop sign. Follow the road to park gate. Tel: 831-464-5620 or 831-685-6444.

Capitola Beach: Enjoy the beach located

beside Capitola Village and its famous Es-planade lined with shops and restaurants.Address: Capitola, CA 95010. Tel: 831-475-6522 Capitola Soquel Chamber of Com-merce

Twin Lakes State Beach: Adjacent to Santa Cruz harbor, it has beach volley ball as well as nearby shops and fine restaurants.Address: East Cliff Drive at 7th Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Tel: 831-429-2850

Santa Cruz Main Beach & Cowell’s Beach: Play Volleyball, learn to surf, or just chill out and work on your tan.Address: Along Beach St. west from San Lorenzo River Santa Cruz, CA.

Natural Bridges State Park: A refuge for Monarch Butterflies in winter, beach, sandy cove, tide pools, nature trail through the Butterfly Preserve, several hiking trails, and a bicycle trail around the park.Address: 2531 West Cliff Drive near Swanton Blvd. Santa Cruz, CA. Tel: 831-423-4609

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park: The Redwood Grove’s self-guided nature path has large, old-growth redwoods along with the tallest tree standing 285 feet tall and 16 feet wide. The oldest trees are about 1400 to 1800 years old. Directions: From Scotts Valley take Mt. Hermon road to Graham Hill road and turn right. From Santa Cruz take Graham Hill road. At Hwy 9 intersec-tion in Felton, CA turn left. Park is .5 miles

on the left. Tel: 831-335-0782.

Wilder Ranch State Park: The Park is 7,000 acres, with 34 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails winding through coastal terraces and valleys. The grounds include Victorian homes, barns, shops, gardens, and a historic adobe. Directions: From Santa Cruz, go north on Hwy 1 about two miles past Western Drive and turn left. Tel: 831-423-9703 or 831-426-0505

Golf CoursesPasatiempo Golf Club: This delightful 18-hole golf course overlooks scenic Mon-terey Bay providing both beauty and chal-lenge to both amateur and pro golfers.Address: 18 Clubhouse Rd. Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Tel: 831-459-9155

DeLaveaga Golf Course: Owned and op-erated by the City of Santa Cruz, it offers championship caliber golf with spectacu-lar views of the Monterey Bay and consis-tently ranks as one of the top public facili-ties in Northern California.Address: 401 Upper Park Rd. Santa Cruz, CA 95065. Tel: 831-423-1600

Seascape Golf Club: Located on the coastal highlands of Monterey Built in 1926 as Rio Del Mar Country Club. Seascape’s classic design features manicured fairways and well positioned bunkers that guard small tricky greens. Directions: From Highway 1

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take the Rio Del Mar Exit, Turn south onto Rio Del Mar. When the road forks stay to the left onto Clubhouse Drive until the sign for Seascape Golf Club on the right hand side.Address: 610 Clubhouse Drive Aptos, CA 95003. Tel: 831-688-3213.

Outdoor ActivitiesWest Cliff Drive: A scenic drive, walk or bicycle ride between the Santa Cruz Wharf and Natural Bridges State Park.Address: West Cliff Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Santa Cruz Lighthouse & Park: This his-toric lighthouse, rebuilt in the 1960s, is a front row seat on Monterey Bay and seeing the local surfing culture.Address: Lighthouse Point West Cliff Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Tel: 831-420-6289

The City of San Juan Bautista is nestled in the heart of the San Juan Valley between the Gabilan Mountains and Flint Hills. Rich with culture and history, San Juan Bautista offers residents and visitors a refreshing small town atmosphere filled with the charm and character of the past.

Tour the Old Mission San Juan Bautista, the largest of the California missions, and our State Historic Park with the only Spanish Plaza left in California. Enjoy local theater at El Teatro Campesino which has set the standard for professional Latino theatrical production in the United States. Our Na-tional Register of Historic Places, the San Juan Bautista Commercial District offers a wide variety of rare and unique items.

Hungry? Relax on the beautiful patio at Jardines de San Juan with a margarita and savor the taste of their delicious Mexican food. While you enjoy the downtown ex-perience be sure to look around town and take in the history of it all, you might even meet a few ghosts!

San Juan Bautista has fun events that go

year-round, everything from History Days and the Rib Cook-Off to the Ghost Walk in October. If you’re a treasure hunter the Antiques and Collectibles Fair in August is not to be missed! Juan Bautista has some-thing for everyone and is sure to become one of your most favorite destinations. www.sanjuanbautistaca.comSan

Shopping and EatingSanta Cruz Wharf: Great views of Mon-terey Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains, Beach Boardwalk, surfers, sea lions and harbor seals, with great seafood restaurants, nightlife, and stores featuring everything from souvenirs to fresh fish, to fudge, to bikinis.Address: Beach Street Santa Cruz, CA

Pacific Garden Mall: Downtown Santa Cruz has great shop-ping, outdoor dining, with coffeehouses and cafes in a cheerful and attractive setting.Address: Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, CA.Capitola Village by the sea: A charming location, Capitola Village lies between two cliffs in a valley spanned by a railroad bridge. The Esplanade is a wonderful stroll in the village along a row of restaurants, his-toric homes and small shops to the wharf embracing vistas of Monterey Bay and the beach. Directions: From Highway 1 take the Bay/Porter exit and drive south on Bay to the village or

take the summer shuttle. Tel: 831-475-6522 Capitola Soquel Chamber of Com-merce

Aptos Village: Historic Aptos Village is the gateway to the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and the scene of the world’s shortest parade held on the 4th of July and the site of the historic Bayview Hotel. Originally a Spanish Land grant, in 1872 Claus Spreckels, the sugar millionaire, began developing the area. Directions: From Hwy 1 take the State Park Drive exit north to Soquel Drive, turn right and Aptos Village is one mile east.

The AquariumOur Neighbor to the South – The Monterey Bay AquariumAfter you’ve marveled at the wonders of Santa Cruz County, visit Monterey and its world famous Aquarium. Marvelous ex-hibits abound showing the world’s oceans each with its unique aquatic life. The Mon-terey Aquarium is also a research center dedicated to education and conservation. Directions: The Monterey Bay Aquarium is located in Monterey at the west end of his-toric Cannery Row less than an hour from Santa Cruz. Tel: General Information 831-648-4800

Summer Happeningsin Santa Cruz County 2013


Twilight Concerts at Capitola BeachJune – September Wednesdays 6-8pm The tradition of the Wednesday Night Twi-light Concerts continues in the Esplanade Park. Families and friends are encouraged to come and listen to an array of musical styles from jazz, western, Latin, swing, or-chestra, to good old rock and roll. Bring a picnic supper and chairs to sit on either in the park or on the beach. Call the Capitola/Soquel Chamber at 475-6522 for more infor-mation.

Rod & Custom Classic Car ShowJune 8 & 99am–4pm Capitola EsplanadeFeaturing over 300 Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Coupes, and Roadsters. Plus Customs and Classics from vintage to 1972. Vendor Booths, Music, Raffle, Trophies, and more. Enjoy a weekend filled with awesome cars, great music, charming shops, restaurants for every taste, and family fun at the beach! Call the Capitola/Soquel Chamber of Commerce at 475-6522 for more information or visit: www.capitolacarshow.com

Free Friday Night Concerts on the Beach BoardwalkJune 14 – August 30Rock out to Top 40 bands from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and early ‘90s. FREE on the beach bandstand. For schedule visit:www.beachboardwalk.com

Weeknight After 5pm Specials at the BoardwalkJune 17-August 29Enjoy old time prices on Mondays and Tuesdays after 5pm. Rides, Pepsi, Hot Dogs, and cotton candy are just $1.00 each! Get a great deal on Wednesdays and Thursdays after 5pm. Unlimited ride wristbands are just $10.95 + tax when you bring along a Pepsi can!

Youth Outdoor Day 2013June 22 10am-4pm S.C. County FairgroundsLet’s get our youth back outside! Fun exhibits, demonstrations, instructions, and hands-on opportunities to experience your favorite outdoor activities. Your chance to win fantastic outdoor excursions and many other great prizes! www.mbyod.org

Woodies on the WharfSaturday, June 22 10 am-4 pm Northern California’s largest Woodie show features more than 200 stylish, pre-1952 wood-bodied cars. Admission is free! Music, Woodie goodies and prize drawings will add to the fun. And a free bike valet is available! More information is available at: www.santacruzwharf.com.

Bikes on the Bay Vintage Motorcycle Show

June 309am–4pm Capitola Mall Parking Lot Bring the family and check out hundreds of pre-1989 vintage American, British, European, and Japanese motorcycles and scooters. Find the part you’ve been looking for at the Motorcycle Swap or your dream motorcycle in the Bike Corral where used motorcycles and scooters will be for sale. Enjoy great bikes, vendors, food, music, raffle, and awards. Free admission. For more information call the Capitola Chamber at 475-6522.

Hot Rods for KidsSaturday, July 13Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds 10am – 5pmSanta Cruz’s fourth annual Hot Rods For Kids will be held Saturday, July 13th at 2601 East Lake Ave, Watsonville. This remarkable event will feature cars that will impress and attract any automotive lover.The event site, generously donated by Santa Cruz County Fair, will be transformed into a “Celebration of Automobiles”. While strolling amongst this magnificent display, enjoy food, music, and thousands of dollars in raffle prizes.For more information please go to: www.hotrods4kids.com

Wharf to Wharf RaceSunday, July 28The 41st Annual Wharf to Wharf Race is a scenic six mile race with forty live bands, throngs of festive spectators, and the coveted

in Santa Cruz County 2013

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Wharf to Wharf Runner T-Shirt—awarded only to race finishers! Race begins at Santa Cruz Wharf and ends at Capitola Wharf. For more info visit: www.wharftowharf.com

Shakespeare Santa CruzJuly 23 – Sept 1Presented by UCSC, this outdoor festival pays homage to Shakespeare and his famous plays. This season features The Taming of the Shrew, Henry V, and Tom Jones. For more information visit:www.shakespearesantacruz.org

The 19th Annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival at Monterey Bay August 3 & 4 10am to 7pm This multi-faceted celebration will serve up a menu of strawberry delights, non-stop entertainment, contests, and more. This free admission festival is located in historic downtown Watsonville around the City Plaza on Main, Peck and Union Streets. For more information visit www.mbsf.com.

Annual Capitola Begonia Festival FundraiserAugust 4 1:30 – 4:00 Shadowbrook Restaurant Help support the Capitola Begonia Festival by joining for “Bewitched at the ‘Brook!”, an afternoon of wine, appetizers, and a silent and live auction. You’ll love this year’s auctions! For more information email [email protected].

21st Annual Aloha Celebrity Races and Polynesian FestivalAugust 18 Races at 9am • Festival at 11amThe action starts in the water at 9am with outrigger races designed for first-time paddlers. Celebrate the aloha spirit at the Santa Cruz Wharf with dance, food, and everything Polynesian!

Capitola Art and Wine FestivalSeptember 14 &15 Capitola VillageA fun weekend for the whole family! The Capitola Art & Wine Festival combines Art, Wine, Music & Food all in charming Capitola Village overlooking the beautiful Monterey Bay. Over 150 fine artists and 21 wineries will participate in this year’s Festival. A Children’s Art Area with ongoing craft projects is conveniently located in the center of the Festival on Lawn Way.

Santa Cruz Antique FairThe 2nd Sunday of every month 9am-4pm. (Weather permitting.) Lincoln Street (Between Pacific & Cedar)The original Downtown Antique Fair is held the second Sunday of every month (weather permitting). Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items. Come and check it out! Browse through a wide 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! For more info, please contact (831) 476-6940

Wednesday Night Sailboat RacesApril through October 5:30 - 8:30pmEach Wednesday night local sailors get out during the early evening to compete and have fun, with the emphasis on fun! The harbor’s restaurants and beach are especially good viewing areas. Bring your camera or video camera, and beach blanket, and spend a delightful evening watching the sails parade in their full glory against the setting sun. www.santacruzharbor.org

“World’s Shortest Parade” Aptos 4th of July Celebration Tuesday, July 410am Soquel Dr. & State Park Dr. Aptos Village831.688.1467 www.aptoschamber.com

A Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine!July 26-28, August 2-4 9am-5pm Reservations required.Roaring Camp Railroads, Graham Hill Road Felton. Join Thomas the Tank Engine as he travels along the scenic San Lorenzo River. 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com

14th Annual Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge Bicycle RideAugust 3 6:30 - 8am Scotts Valley High SchoolOne of the most difficult 1-day events on the West Coast, climbs some of our most scenic & strenuous roads. 100 mi., 100K, 200K. More climbing than any single day of the Tour de France! 831.475.5234 [email protected]


Patty YarrAesthetician/Owner

871 41st AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062

831-475-1001cell: 831-345-3866

Formerly Aptos Village Skin & Body Care

Locally Owned for over

40 YEARS

Check out our inventory of over 60 Pinot Noirs or try our domestic, imported or Micro-brew beers.

Great Liquor Prices!

3750 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062831.475.0333 pleasurepointwine.com

We offer the largest selection of wines, featuring over 30 Santa Cruz wineries!

Serving The Community

For Over30 Years

HAIRNAILS

EXTENSIONSFACIAL WAXING

831-462-2211 3961-A Portola Dr.Santa Cruz, CA 95062

NEAL OR PAULA WOODS • 831 566-7468www.indigobp.com [email protected]

FRI, SAT, MON 10-5 SUN 12-5

John E. La Riviere • Lani Imperio

Member: N.S.D.A., W.S.C., A.D.S.

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A cozy and warm wine bar in Capitola

Join Us For:•Winemaker Thursdays 6-8•Local and California wines•Extended appetizer and beer menu

831.477-4455 www.itswinetyme.com116 STOCKTON AVENUE IN CAPITOLA VILLAGE


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Capitola Art & Wine FestivalSeptember 14 & 15, 2013

10am – 6pm

Capitola Art & Wine FestivalSeptember 14th - 15th 2013


Art, Wine, Music, Cuisine…beachside in Capitola Village.

Truly a weekend in paradise

831.475.6522 • www.capitolachamber.com

CAVA WINE BAR

115 San Jose Ave

(831) 476-2282 • Tue-Thurs 4-11pm • Fri-Sat 12-12pm • Sun 3-9pm

A celebration of artis-tic expression and local winemaking

describes the 31st annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival to be held September 14th and 15th in beautiful Capi-tola Village By-the-Sea. The quaintness of the Village and the sound of the surf is the backdrop for this won-derful celebration.

A celebration of artistic expression and local winemaking describes the 31st annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival to be held September 14th and 15th in beautiful Capitola Village By-the-Sea. The quaintness of the Village and the sound of the surf is the backdrop for this won-derful celebration. The Festival was created in 1982 by the late Carrie Jacobson May, Barbara Reding and Eric Johnson to

showcase local artistic talent. Fifty artists participated on the Espla-nade that first year in the “Capitola Village Art Festival”. The Capitola Chamber of Commerce became in-volved the following year in 1983. The late Jay Collins created the first poster, wine tasting was added and the name was changed to the “Capi-tola Art & Wine Festival.” Artistic talent ranges from exquisite jewelry to metal sculpture for the home, intricate blown glass, hand-crafted leather goods and wood-work, water color and oil paintings, photography, and everything in-be-tween; even a local face-painter for the children (or the child within). And for the budding young artists, there is a children’s art area with ongoing projects to entertain the younger set. Today the Festival is hosted by the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of

Commerce and includes over 160 local and nationally acclaimed fine artists, wine tasting from 22 Santa Cruz Mountains wineries, local gourmet restaurants & caterers and fabulous entertainment all weekend including the samba-reggae-funk-surf-and-skate, capoeira-kicking, scene-busting phenomenon known as SambaDá, and red hot rockin’ soul from The Fundamentals, plus local dance and performing arts groups, and street performers.Local artist Kim Hogan created the beautiful artwork for the 2013 Fes-tival Poster.The Capitola Art & Wine Festival is the biggest fundraising event of the year, not only for the Capitola-So-quel Chamber of Commerce (a non-profit organization), but also for the many local school groups and non-profit community groups that assist with the Festival. The Festival has


September 14 & 15, 2013 Capitola Village 10AM – 6PM September 14 & 15, 2013 Capitola Village 10AM – 6PM

Cookies & Treats Brownies & Sweets

www.GrannyByTheSea.com

Fresh Homemade

110 Stockton Ave. Capitola, CA 831.295.6290


donated more than $130,000 over the last 22 years to local non-profits. This year the following groups will receive proceeds from the Festival:

Soquel High School Music FoundationSoquel High School Sports FoundationSoquel High School Boys Water Polo Soquel High School Girls Water PoloSoquel High School Softball Pacific Collegiate Fusion Dance TeamCapitola Police ExplorersThe Family Network

While the event is admission free, wine enthusiasts may purchase a 2013 Festi-val glass and tasting tokens at one of the Glass & Token booths conveniently placed throughout the Festival. Parking is free and easy at the Bank of America parking lot on 41st Avenue at the Capitola Mall where you can hop on a free shuttle that drops you directly at the Festival entrance.

For more information visit:www.capitolachamber.com or call the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce at:(831) 475-6522.

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ExploreSoquel Unique antiques and local wines are just the beginning at Soquel Village, less than 2 minutes away from Highway 1.

4616 Soquel DrSoquel CA 95073 Tortilla Flats

A summer of food festvals

July 18-21 Aug. 23-25June 20-23

Seafood

Summer time is time for fun and Tortilla Flats is dishing it out with our Summer Festivals,

each with a different take on Mexican food.

Menus & year round events are available online at tortillaflatsdining.com

Frida’sTasteof the

Yucatan

831-476-3470 • 4628 Soquel Dr. Soquel, Ca 95073

Also Visit us atAldo’s Harbor RestaurantSanta Cruz Yacht Harbor

Aldos-Cruz.com


Kim Hogan has lived in Capitola for nearly 10 years. She has two grown children,

Amanda and Hunter, and shares her life with her best friend and partner, Michael Termini. They enjoy cooking, politics, neighbors, a wealth of friends, and cross country motorcycle rides every summer; Kim rides her own Harley. Kim says, “Riding cross country has taken on a completely new meaning since I began painting. I will often focus on a scene during the ride and,

while enjoying the beauty and majesty of scenes like the Grand Canyon, Lake Louise in Canada, the battlefields of Gettysburg, or just a tree, I’ll deconstruct the scene in my mind so I can paint it. Could a person be more blessed?

My love of painting began five years ago when I enrolled in a night class through Capitola adult education. I had no idea how it would change my life. Blessed with an amazing teacher, I began painting in water color, moving onto oil the following year. I have been experimenting with subjects since the beginning and haven’t settled in my sweet spot yet. I love painting portraits, children especially, however intricate flowers and large landscapes are also a joy. I went through a period of painting scenes from photos of Capitola in the 1920’s. Currently I am experimenting with nature – clouds, water, and Rocky Mountains in particular. It doesn’t matter what I paint, I simply love the pure joy and peace of it. To this

day, I stand back gazing at something I have painted, filled with emotion that I created it. I have developed a completely new appreciation of art in general and my perspective of people and nature has taken on a whole new meaning since I began painting. I will be forever grateful for the nudge in life that led me to take a night class.”

NO PET POLICYBecause of the large volume of human traffic at the Capitola Art & Wine Festival, we ask that you not bring your pets with you.

PARKING & SHUTTLE SERVICE41st Ave Shuttle at Capitola Mall Ride the shuttle from the Capitola Mall (handicap accessible). Take Highway 1 to the 41st Avenue exit, head south on 41st Avenue to the Capitola Mall. Park next to Bank of America and shuttle to the Festival. 41st Avenue shuttle drops off right at the entrance to the Festival at Stockton Ave. and Esplanade. Shuttles run about every 20 minutes. Saturday, September 14: 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM and Sunday, September 15: 9:30 AM to 7 PM.Crossroads Center on Bay Avenue Memorial weekend through September, Capitola has a free shuttle service into Capitola Village. Take the Bay Avenue exit off Hwy. 1, head 1 block west and turn left at the Crossroads Center. Park for free be-hind the shopping center and catch a ride on the shuttle into Capitola Village at the beach. 10AM – 8PM weekends only.Pacific Cove Parking Lot: 8am – 8 pm *Metered, bring quarters

2013 Capitola Art & Wine Festival poster

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Explore41st Ave./Capitola Rd.

Serving Breakfast ALL DAY!Open 7 Days a Week

9 am to 4 pm

2121 41st AvenueCapitola, CA 95010

831-476-2737www.sweetpeascrepes.com

Crepes, salads,

soups, sandwiches

and more made

from the freshest

local and organic

ingredients.

Come and visit us.Located in the Capitola Mall on 41st St. (by Macy’s)

831-479-8321

Brighton | Vera Bradleyleaders in leather | latico

la Vie | Pacifi ca | liquid Metal

2121 41st Ave., Ste. 106, Capitola • bridalveilfashions.com2121 41st Ave., Ste. 106, Capitola • bridalveilfashions.com

Serving Brides &Their Families for Over 40 Years!Bridal Veil FashionsBridal Veil FashionsServing Brides &Their Families for Over 40 Years!

831.476.6777831.476.6777


2013 EntertainmentSchedule



SambaDá – Samba-Reggae-Funk

While Brazilian natives Papiba Godinho and Dandha da Hora bring their profound knowledge and respect for the roots of afro-brazilian song and dance, the entire band has developed a type of samba-reggae-funk with a universal appeal. SambaDá musically unites the Americas, drawing from percussion based styles of South and Central America, and blends it with that good old funk and reggae back beat so familiar to crowds of North America. For over ten years, SambaDá has been mixing contemporary sounds with the roots of Brazilian culture. The other members of SambaDá come from a wide range of styles, generations and sensibilities. What unites this band from such diverse backgrounds is a magic that can be felt by both the band and the audience. SambaDá brings joy to each performance, and keeps their fans asking for more!

SambaDáSaturdaySeptember

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ExploreHarbor/SeabrightMexican Restaurant Cuisine

Breakfast Lunch & Dinner

Full Bar - Daily SpecialsMonday-Thursday 8am-9pmFriday-Sunday 7am-10pm

2222 East Cliff Drive, Suite 100Santa Cruz, CA 95062

831-477-0371• Cafe El Palomar

featuring WOOD-FIRED pizzabuild-to-suit or combinations vegan option • organic salads homemade soups and desserts beer and wine to dine-in or TAKE OUTping-pong • checkers • smiling faces!

Mention this ad for a FREE Ping Pong Ball!eat and be happy

537 seabright ave • santa cruz • www.engferpizzaworks.com

call 831.429.1856 hoursTuesday – Sunday 4:00 to 9:30pm-ish

WOOD-FIRED PIZZA • ORIGINAL RECIPE SAUCES • HANDMADE DOUGH

GluttenFree

“your affordable home away from home”

Easy Walk to the BeachNear Yacht HarborBest Rates in Town

645 7th Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062(831) 479-9731 harborinnsantacruz.com

Tucked between the Santa Cruz Harbor and the San Lorenzo River is Seabright. At the east end of Seabright Beach the lighthouse guards the Harbor Entrance and at the west end is the cliff overlooking the mouth of the San Lorenzo River and the Beach Boardwalk.

The broad beach at Seabright beckons to sunbathers and beach volleyball players alike.

Just across East Cliff Drive from the beach is the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History with its huge gray concrete whale just begging to children to be ridden on the high seas.

Along the west side of the Harbor is Aldo’s Harbor Restaurant while on the east side is Johnny’s Harborside. On Seabright Avenue itself is the Engfer Pizza Works and the Seabright Brewery





FundamentalsSundaySeptember

The Fundamental – Red Hot Rockin’ Soul

The Fundamentals present a high octane, fun filled stage show featuring two dynamic lead vocalists, two of the hottest horn players around, and a super tight four piece rhythm section. Performing together for over 15 years, they have built a solid reputation as one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s premiere party bands. Playing the best of 60’s Motown and soul, 70’s disco and funk, and rock n’ roll classics spanning the last five decades…hot fun in the summertime!

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ExploreCentral Coast Antiques

le petit Cottage ChicVintage Shabby Chic AntiquesOpen Daily 11am-5pm2940 S. Main St. Soquel CA831 428 2485 facebook.com/shop.lepetit.cottagechic

Antiques and CollectiblesAntiques and CollectiblesAntiques and Collectibles408-422-3896

www.DustyTreasuresAntiques.com

723F E Lake Ave.Watsonville

Located in Carriage House

behind the historic

Tuttle Mansion

5,000 SF Warehouseat

603 4th St., San Juan Bautista831-801-7375

[email protected] every

Saturday & Sunday!

soquel village antiques

Our 30 dealers provide an eclectic mix of American & European Furniture, China,

Crystal, Glassware, Silver, Pottery, Linens, Lighting, Jewelry, Toys, Dolls, & more…

4700 Soquel Drive, SoquelPh: 831-476-4747

Open Daily 11-5, Closed Tues.

Estate Buying & Appraisal Service.

www.soquelvillageantiques.comPorter St./Bay Ave exit off Hwy 1, to corner of Soquel Dr./ Porter St.

THOMSONS ANTIQUESTHOMSONS ANTIQUESFINE AMERICAN OAK FURNITURE

Specializing in Morris Chairs

Located in the Village Fair Antiques417 Trout Gulch Rd.

Aptos, CA 95003

Buy & Sell408-761-0019831-336-8178


Saturday:On the Bandstand Stage

at Esplanade ParkSanta Cruz Dance

Company11 – 11:30PM

No Limits Dance Company

12 – 12:30PMTe Hau Nui Dance

1:00 – 1:30PM

Saturday Concerts: TBA 2:30 – 4PM

SambaDa 5 – 7PM ~Afro-Brazilian Samba-

Funk-Dance Music ~

Sunday On the Bandstand Stage

at Esplanade Park Dancenter

11 – 11:30AMSanta Cruz Pipes &

Drums 11:45 – 12:15PMElaine’s Dance Studio

12 – 12:30PM

Sunday Concerts: TBA 1:30 – 3PM

The Fundamentals 4 – 5:30PM

~ Red Hot Rockin’ Soul ~

Saturday & Sunday:Street

Performances Corner of Capitola & Monterey

Avenue The Great Morgani11:30AM – 1:30PM

Jetlag aka Rock Lerum2 – 2:30PM

Saturday:On the Bandstand Stage

at Esplanade ParkSanta Cruz Dance

Company11 – 11:30PM

No Limits Dance Company

12 – 12:30PMTe Hau Nui Dance

1:00 – 1:30PM

Saturday Concerts: TBA 2:30 – 4PM

SambaDa 5 – 7PM ~Afro-Brazilian Samba-

Funk-Dance Music ~

Sunday On the Bandstand Stage

at Esplanade Park Dancenter

11 – 11:30AMSanta Cruz Pipes &

Drums 11:45 – 12:15PMElaine’s Dance Studio

12 – 12:30PM

Sunday Concerts: TBA 1:30 – 3PM

The Fundamentals 4 – 5:30PM

~ Red Hot Rockin’ Soul ~

Saturday & Sunday:Street

Performances Corner of Capitola & Monterey

Avenue The Great Morgani11:30AM – 1:30PM

Jetlag aka Rock Lerum2 – 2:30PM

Te Hau Nui Dance

SaturdaySeptember

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831-476-05055000 Cliff Drive, Capitola

831-476-05055000 Cliff Drive, Capitola

Spectacular Balcony ViewsOf The Monterey Bay

- Nanette Kinkade

Eternal Springtime was to become Thom’s final painting as it was found resting on his well-worn easel. No doubt, he would be pleased in knowing that this piece might inspire you to carve out a few moments in your busy day to indulge in his vision of peaceful-ness, beauty, and serenity.

Capitola Gallery • 831-476-0970 • www.kinkadecapitola.com • 121 San Jose Ave. Capitola, CA 95010 (behind the Village Mouse in Capitola Village)

Eternal Springtime


Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery 420 Hames Road Corralitos, CA 95076 831-728-5172 office 831-761-1174 tasting room www.alfarowine.com

Bargetto Winery3535 N Main StreetSoquel, CA 95073 (831) 475-2258Tasting Room Open Dailywww.bargetto.com

Beauregard Vineyards10 Pine Flat Road Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 425-7777Tasting Room Open Daily 11-5pmwww.beauregardvineyards.com

Bruzzone Family Vineyards 433 Sunridge Drive Scotts Valley, CA 95066Phone/Fax: (831) 438-3120www.bruzzonevineyards.com

Burrell School Vineyards24060 Summit Road Los Gatos, CA 95033 (408) 353-6290www.burrellschool.com

Chaucer’s CellarsSoquel Tasting Room Phone: 831.475.2258 Open Daily: Noon- 5pmwww.chaucerswine.com

Cinnabar Vineyards & Winery14612 Big Basin WaySaratoga, CA 95070 (408) 867-1012Tasting Room Open Dailywww.cinnabarwine.com

Domenico Winery1697 Industrial RoadSan Carlos, CA 94070 (650) 593-2335www.domenicowinery.com

Hallcrest Vineyards & Organic Wine Works379 Felton Empire RoadFelton, CA 95018 (831) 335-4441Tasting Room Open Dailywww.hallcrestvineyards.coms

Heart O’ the Mountain705 Canham RoadScotts Valley, CA 95066 (831) 406-1881www.heartothemountain.com

Hunter Hill Vineyard & Winery7099 Glen Haven RoadSoquel, CA 95073 (831) 465-9294Hours: Sat. & Sun. 11:00 am - 4:00 pmwww.hunterhillwines.com

Martin Ranch Winery6675 Redwood Retreat RoadGilroy, CA 95020 (408) 842-9197www.martinranchwinery.com

Naumann Vineyards16505 Montebello Road Cupertino, CA 95014P: (408) 867-7871 F: (408) 867-7871www.naumannvineyards.com

Nicholson Vineyards2800 Pleasant Valley RoadAptos, CA 95003 (831) 724-7071Open Saturdays Noon-5 pm for tastingwww.nicholsonvineyards.com

The 2013 Capitola Art & Wine Festival will feature these exceptional wineries:

The 2013 Capitola Art & Wine Festival will feature these exceptional wineries:

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Pelican Ranch Winery100 Kennedy DriveCapitola, CA 95010 (831) 426-6911Saturday, Sunday 12:00-5:00 tastingwww.pelicanranch.com

Roudon-Smith Winery18 Hangar WayWatsonville, CA 95076 (831) 438-1244Saturday: 12-5 PM or by appointmentwww.roudonsmith.com

Sones Cellars334 Ingalls StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 420-1552 Noon to 5:00pm Fri., Sat. and Sun.www.sonescellars.com

Storrs Winery303 Potrero St #35 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 458-5030Daily, 12 noon until 5 p.m.www.storrswine.com

Thomas Fogarty Winery19501 Skyline BoulevardWoodside, CA 94028 (650) 851-6777Mon. 12 – 4pm Wed. –Sun. 11am-5pmwww.fogartywinery.com

Silver Mountain Vineyards402 Ingalls Street, Ste: 29 Santa Cruz, CA 95060(408) 353-2278Saturday afternoons, 12-7:00www.silvermountainvineyards.com

Trout Gulch Vineyards414 Avalon StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 471-2705www.troutgulchvineyards.com

Zayante Vineyards420 Old Mount RoadFelton, CA 95018 Phone: (831) 335.7992 Fax: (831) 335.5770www.zayantevineyards.com

NICHOLSON VINEYARDS

2800 Pleasant Valley RoadAptos, CA 95003

831.724.7071www.nicholsonvineyards.com

ALFARO FAMILYVINEYARDS

420 Hames RoadCorralitos, CA 95076

831.728.5172www.alfarowine.com

PLEASANT VALLEY VINEYARDS

600 Pleasant Valley Road,Aptos, CA 95003

831.728.2826www.pvvines.com

WINDY OAKSWINERY

550 Hazel Dell RoadCorralitos, CA 95076

831.786.9463www.windyoaksestate.com

Now You Don’t Have toGo to Napa or Sonoma to

TASTEOUTSTANDING

WINE!

Enjoy a picnic and a glass of wine with friends

Stroll our beautiful vineyardsShare an afternoon with the winemakers and owners of

four family wineries

Enjoy a picnic and a glass of wine with friends

Stroll our beautiful vineyardsShare an afternoon with the winemakers and owners of

four family wineries

VISIT THE CORRALITOS WINE TRAIL RIGHT HERE IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

VISIT THE CORRALITOS WINE TRAIL RIGHT HERE IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

OPEN EVERY SATURDAY THIS SUMMER, NOON TO 5PM

WINDY OAKS, ALFARO, & NICHOLSON ALSO OPEN SUNDAYS, JUNE 16TH THROUGH SEPT 1ST

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Taste your way through the Festival! Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah…whatever your pleasure, you can sip and stroll your way through the Festival. With the beautiful Monterey Bay as your backdrop, peruse beautiful works of art and listen to great music while enjoying the exceptional wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains.


Twilight Concerts at Capitola BeachWednesdays June 12 – August 28 6-8pmFree AdmissionThe tradition of Wednesday Night Twilight Concerts continues in the Esplanade Park. Families and friends are encour-aged to come and listen to an array of music styles from jazz, western, latin, swing and orchestra, to good old rock and roll! Bring a picnic supper and chairs to sit on either in the park or on the beach. A blanket and warm jackets are always a good idea as the summer weather can bring the fog. Please do not bring dogs or alcohol onto the beach.

Sunday Art and Music at the Beach - Sundays June 16 – August 18Art Booths open: 11am-5pm - Music: 2-4pm

Movies at the Beach Esplanade Park Bandstand7:30pm (at dusk) Free Admission

June 12 Beach Cowboys Rock Paradise Beach GrilledATE BANd sTylE sPoNsoR

dATE BANd sTylE sPoNsoR

June 19 Brad Wilson Rock/BlueJune 26 Broken English latinJuly 3 Mike Hadley & the Groove Rock Brittania ArmsJuly 10 Joint Chiefs soul Union Bank of CaliforniaJuly 17 Tsunami Rock Whitlow ConcreteJuly 24 Broadway John Tucker Blues devconJuly 31 Extra large Funky Rock Gayle’s BakeryAugust 7 Mambo Tropical latinAugust 14 Wooster Funk/Reggae Zelda’sAugust 21 shane dwight Blues Christine McBloomAugust 28 digbeats Rock stockton Beach Grille

June 16 sea 02 Jazzy Rock Fairfield Inn & suites by Marriott Capitola & slatter ConstructionJune 30 Barbara lopez Jazz Fairfield Inn & suites by Marriott Capitola & slatter ConstructionJuly 14 7th Wave Acoustic soft Rock Fairfield Inn & suites by Marriott Capitola & slatter ConstructionJuly 21 singing Wood World Music Fairfield Inn & suites by Marriott Capitola & slatter ConstructionAugust 4 Harpin-Clark Guitar & Harmonica Fairfield Inn & suites by Marriott Capitola & slatter ConstructionAugust 18 Ron Kaplan Jazz Fairfield Inn & suites by Marriott Capitola & slatter Construction

August 23 Who Framed Roger Rabbit Greenwaste, Inc. and Pizza My Heartseptember 6 How to Train your dragon Greenwaste, Inc. and Pizza My Heartseptember 13 dolphin Tales Greenwaste, Inc. and Pizza My Heart

Official 2013 Capitola Begonia Festival Program

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