Community members will have the chance to weigh in on how supervisorial districts will be redrawn, a process that determines what districts will look like for the next 10 years.
Every 10 years, local and federal governments redraw their districts according to Census data. Ideally, district lines will keep together communities that share similar characteristics, known as communities of interest. By doing this, districts will represent communities more accurately, by keeping together people with similar policy opinions and concerns.
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors is considering two shifts to district boundaries. One would shift the Apple Hill neighborhood and Harkins Slough Road from District 2 to 4. The other would shift the neighborhood between the Small Craft Yacht Harbor, 7th Avenue and Brommer Street Extension from District 3 to 1.
To weigh in on these proposed changes, attend the special meeting on Oct. 26 at 6:30pm.
Attend in person at 701 Ocean St. in Santa Cruz. To attend virtually or learn more about upcoming meetings, visit santacruzcounty.us/Redistricting2021.aspx.
Food Bank readies for holiday rally
Join the Second Harvest Food Bank at its outdoor Rally for Hope to support families facing food insecurity.
Second Harvest Food Bank was the first food bank established in California. Every month, its network organizations and programs feed 75,000 people—but with the upcoming winter season comes higher utility bills and a greater reliance on its services.
That’s why the organization puts on an annual holiday rally, a three-month effort to raise funds and supplies for the food bank. Its goal this year is to provide 5 million meals to families across the county.
According to Second Harvest, Santa Cruz County families rely on its services 50% more than in other communities, due to the high cost of living in the county. The organization needs the support of community members to keep up with this higher demand.
The rally will feature guest speakers and a complimentary lunch for each guest. It will take place Nov. 4, from 11:45am to 12:45pm at Cabrillo College.
To buy a rally ticket, visit give.thefoodbank.org/checkout/19737
Watsonville FFA puts on haunted house
Looking for a family-friendly Halloween scare? Join the Watsonville Future Farmers of America (FFA), which will be hosting a haunted house at Watsonville High School.
The haunted house will be a fun, fright-filled activity with shows for younger kids and later shows for those looking for more of a scare. Visit the haunted house and see the updates to the high school’s agriculture facilities, and join in on a community event.
There are multiple time slots to visit the haunted house, with the earlier slots for younger children.
The haunted house will take place on Oct. 29 and Oct. 30, with time slots from 4:30-6:30pm and 7:30-9:30pm. Entry fee is $5 per person, and all funds collected will go to the Watsonville FFA program.
Join the Cabrillo Youth Strings Concert
Attend the fall concert put on by the Cabrillo Youth Strings, and hear what local students have been working on the past few months.
Cabrillo Youth Strings is a nine-week music program for string musicians ages 5 to 18, who are intermediate to advanced musicians. The concert will feature international and contemporary music, a culmination of what the musicians have been learning throughout the program.
The concert will take place Oct. 29 at 7pm, at the Samper Recital Hall at Cabrillo College.
Tickets are $11.50 for general admission and $9.50 for students and seniors. Children 15 and younger are free.
For information about this event or the program, call 831-479-6101.
‘A Christmas Story: The Musical’ coming to watsonville
Watsonville’s new Performing Arts venue will be putting on a production of “A Christmas Story: The Musical” for the community to enjoy this winter.
The musical is based on the holiday movie classic and will follow 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest for the ultimate Christmas gift: an official Red Ryder Carbine-action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle.
The musical will take place at the Performing Arts Chapel at Monte Vista Christian School, from Nov. 12 to 14. Ticket prices start at $17. For information, visit cytsantacruz.org.
