Step back in time at Agricultural History Project’s Second Saturday event
The Agricultural History Project Center and Museum invites the community to its Second Saturday event on Aug. 10, from 11am-3pm, at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave., in Watsonville.
This month, the event is themed “Roundup at the Ranch,” offering a glimpse into the old west.
Attendees are encouraged to don their cowboy boots and experience a variety of activities reminiscent of the bygone days on the farm. Highlights include roping, tractor driving, wooden cow milking and using an old-fashioned water pump. These activities are designed to entertain both children and adults.
Families are welcome to bring their lunches and enjoy the picnic areas, complete with tables under the trees or open spaces for blankets on the grass. This event is perfect for all ages, and admission is free, with donations gladly accepted.
North County Dems discuss November election ballot measures
November election ballot measures will be on the agenda for the Tuesday, Aug. 13, meeting of the Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County.
Sarah Newkirk will discuss the Santa Cruz County Land Trust’s Safe Drinking Water, Clean Beaches, Wildfire Risk Reduction and Wildlife Protection Initiative, and Bruce Holloway will provide information on a Fixed Charge Limitation Ordinance ballot measure for the San Lorenzo Valley Water District.
Chief Jeff Maxwell will also be available to talk about the Zayante Fire District parcel tax.
Club meetings are held upstairs at Bruno’s Bar and Grill, located at 230 Mt. Hermon Road in the Kings Village Shopping Center in Scotts Valley. Meetings start at 6:30pm. Arrive early at 6pm to write “Get Out the Vote” letters for upcoming competitive races.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Three-day clinic to provide low-cost animal health services
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) is partnering with Animal Balance to provide 200 animals (100 cats and 100 dogs) with low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, core vaccines and microchips during upcoming clinics to be held Aug. 16-18 and Nov. 15-17.
Registration for the August event is now open.
At this event, fully licensed veterinarians and registered vet techs from Animal Balance will perform surgeries, with clinic support and assistance being provided by local volunteers.
To be eligible for surgery, pets must be healthy, between 8 weeks and 8 years old, and weigh between 2 and 80 pounds. Dogs and cats with very short noses such as pugs, Persian cats, etc., and those with health problems will not be eligible.
Drop off for dogs is 8am at Shelter Annex (2260 7th Ave., Santa Cruz) on the scheduled day and drop off for cats is 8:30am on the scheduled day. Pick up is late afternoon the same day. Owners will be called when their pet is ready, or before 5:30pm.
Pre- and post-op instructions will be sent to the owner’s email provided in the registration form closer to the date of the event. The full-fee or low-income fee is required to be paid at the time of registration. To pay in cash, visit the Animal Shelter during business hours.
To sign up for an appointment, visit form.jotform.com/241918198861065.
For more information about Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter and this event, visit scanimashelter.org or call 831-454-7200. The main shelter is open daily from 11am-6pm and located at 1001 Rodriguez St. in Santa Cruz.
