News Briefs

Bus service set to be reduced
After several years of low revenue, Santa Cruz Metropolitan District bus routes in Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley could be severely curtailed.
In Scotts Valley, Bus Route 31 could have six trips deleted from its schedule. Route 32 could have two trips deleted, while four routes could be added to accommodate bell times at Scotts Valley schools.
In the San Lorenzo Valley, Metro proposes changing seven afternoon trips on Route 35 to trips on Route 35A, while deleting one trip to Santa Cruz on Route 35A.
Public hearings on the route changes will take place at 4:30 and 6 p.m. June 2 at the Scotts Valley Community Center, 370 Kings Village Road, and at 4:30 and 6 p.m. June 4 at Boulder Creek Recreation Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek.
For a complete rundown of proposed changes: www.scmtd.com/en/agency-info/planning.
Host families needed for students
The Aspect Foundation seeks host families or individuals for foreign-exchange students who are traveling to Santa Cruz County this summer.
Hosts can be single or married with children. They must be able to provide a room or share a room and meals for an exchange student.
Students will arrive in August and will bring their own spending money and insurance. Student profiles can be viewed online at the foundation’s website.
For information: Valerie Peet, 464-7526; or www.aspectfoundation.org.
Boulder Creek Rec appoints Fitzgerald to board
The Boulder Creek Recreation and Park District board of directors has appointed Tess Fitzgerald to fill the seat previously occupied by Kevin Perry.
Fitzgerald served on the recreation board from 2006 to 2008 and is co-president of the Boulder Creek Elementary Parent Club. She lives in Boulder Creek with her husband, David, and daughter, Lucy, and works for the County of Santa Cruz.
Perry resigned from the position this spring, citing a lack of time to do the job properly.
Reunion scheduled for SLV Class of 1985
The San Lorenzo Valley High School Class of 1985 is planning its 25th class reunion June 26 and 27.
Tickets for Saturday night’s gathering at the Bittersweet Bistro in Aptos are $75 per person and must be purchased in advance.
For information: www.slv25threunion.com.
Share about state parks visits
California State Parks Department leaders have declared Memorial Day Weekend, May 28 through 31, as “Stand Up for State Parks Weekend of Action.”
Park leaders encourage people to visit state parks this weekend and share their experiences by uploading a digital picture online at www.calparks.org.
The parks face additional budget cuts in the governor’s proposed budget.
Baymonte Christian wins accreditation
Baymonte Christian School was granted a six-year term of accreditation following a review last month by a team of public and private school administrators. Baymonte was recognized for the high academic achievement of its students, clearly defined expected student outcomes and individual services for students with special needs.
The seven-member accreditation team represented the Association of Christian Schools International and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Baymonte’s preschool is the first Northern California preschool to receive WASC accreditation through a new agreement between ACSI and WASC. 
Auditions open for summer musical
Registration to participate in the summer musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” has opened at Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation.
Auditions will be June 28, 29 and 30, and the show will be performed at the end of July at Bethany University Theater, 800 Bethany Drive.
Cost to participate is $130 for Scotts Valley residents and $138 for nonresidents. A 50 percent discount is available for siblings.
For information: www.svtheater.com; or Melanie Useldinger, 359-0850.