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Wheelchairs won’t slow these women down

By   /  February 17, 2013  /  Feature Stories, Features, Monterey County  /  No Comments

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After a busy year in 2012, with a new national TV show, Sundance Channel’s “PUSH GIRLS,” and a touring dance troupe, Team Hotwheelz, Chelsie Hill and her roommates Kaitlyn Staten and Maria Gast are expecting an even more exciting 2013.

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Kiki Wow Brings Music to Ed’s Courtside Cafe

By   /  February 1, 2013  /  Entertainment, Music  /  1 Comment

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Eva Hillered and Patrick Rydman from Sweden, and Janni Littlepage from Carmel Valley perform at Ed's Courtside Cafe on Jan. 13.

Music producer Kiki Wow has a new venue for her music — Ed’s Courtside Cafe at Chamisal Tennis and Fitness Club. The performances are open to all, meaning you don’t have to be a member of Chamisal to attend these events or to dine at the cafe.

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Cooking class shows how to eat well with diabetes

By   /  January 31, 2013  /  Features, Food  /  No Comments

Sweet-and-Sour Vegetable Stew that Dana Armstrong servesover quinoa at her Jan. 24 class.

A registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, Dana Armstrong teaches a four-week Diabetes Cooking Class: The Power of Food for Diabetes Prevention and Treatment.

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Program brings pupils to Point Lobos Natural Reserve

By   /  January 24, 2013  /  Features, Outdoors  /  No Comments

Students from the Alisal Union School District in Salinas get ready to go on a nature walk at Point Lobos State Reserve.

Guided nature walk becomes outdoor classroom

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The BirchBark Foundation – keeping people and pets

By   /  January 23, 2013  /  Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County  /  No Comments

BirchBark is planning two celebrations to launch its new foundation

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Santa Cruz teen overcomes life-threatening obstacles to reach dream

By   /  January 22, 2013  /  Entertainment, Music  /  No Comments

Tess Dunn, 18, from Santa Cruz is an accomplished musician.

It was her wish being fulfilled when Santa Cruz singer/songwriter Tess Dunn recorded her first album “Darling Just Walk” in February 2012.

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Monterey Swingfest dances into town Jan. 17-21

By   /  January 10, 2013  /  Entertainment, Music  /  No Comments

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‘So You Think You Can Dance’ winner joins staff

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TimeBank Santa Cruz creates path to aid for all

By   /  January 10, 2013  /  Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County  /  No Comments

Member Ron Pomerantz installs a greywater laundry to landscape system at another member’s house.

‘Old-fashioned barn raising’ efforts building community through many volunteers

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Displaying the power of song for social change

By   /  January 10, 2013  /  Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County  /  No Comments

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Three-day music festival will celebrate spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Monterey jazz choir in full swing

By   /  January 10, 2013  /  Entertainment, Music  /  No Comments

Members of Urban Renewal Jazz Vocal Ensemble perform.

The only choir in the Monterey area dedicated to jazz, Urban Renewal was launched in June by the Dennis Murphy School of Music.

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