CAPITOLA

City seeks applications for City Council

After the Capitola City Council voted May 22 to fill Vice Mayor Alexander Pedersen’s seat by appointment rather than a special election, the city is now seeking applications for the City Council.

Capitola residents who are registered voters and at least 18 years of age are invited to apply for potential appointment to City Council to serve until December 2026. Interested residents can find an application at www.CityofCapitola.org. Applications will be accepted online or in person at Capitola City Hall until 5 p.m. June 3.

Members of the Capitola City Council attend two regular council meetings per month, typically on the second and fourth Thursdays at 6 p.m. They are also appointed to serve on regional boards, commissions, and subcommittees that typically meet monthly. Councilmembers receive a monthly stipend of $660 for their service.

The City Council will review applications, deliberate and appoint a councilmember during the June 12 meeting. Applicants must attend the meeting in person. The selected applicant will be sworn in during the meeting and will commence councilmember responsibilities immediately after. As always, this meeting will be open to the public and available to watch live on community television, the city website and on YouTube.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Mental Health Advisory Board to hold meetings

The Santa Cruz County Mental Health Advisory Board, a nonprofit advisory commission to the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, will hold a retreat 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12 at the South County Government Center, 500 Westridge, Greg Caput Community Room, Watsonville. It is open to the public.

The Mental Health Advisory Board will hold a meeting 3-5 p.m. June 18 at the Health Services Agency, 1430 Freedom Blvd, Ste F, Conference Room, Watsonville. Meetings are open to the public.

SANTA CRUZ

Prostate Cancer Support Group meets May 28

The Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet face-to-face as well as online from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Dominican Wellness Center, 21340 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz.

Masks are suggested for participants but not required. For a link to the online meeting, send an email to scprostate1992@gmail.com. The virtual meeting link will be emailed Tuesday.

FELTON

Presentation to focus on mountain lions

Come to a presentation on Understanding Mountain Lions in Northern California: Threats, Health and Conflicts from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Felton Library, 6121 Gushee St. Learn about mountain lion biology and ecology locally and research around their occupancy, persistence and health. The presenters will also discuss conflict mitigation techniques and why native fields are important to the ecosystem.

Community-led learning presenters Alys Granados and Zara McDonald lead the research programs for Felidae and the Bay Area Puma Project. McDonald is a biologist and has studied wild cats globally since 2004. Granados is a wildlife ecologist who joined Felidae in 2021. Email feltonlibraryfriends@gmail.com for information.

SANTA CRUZ

Group to screen new film on Quaker activist

Join Friends at the Quaker Meetinghouse, 225 Rooney St., at 7 p.m. June 7 for a free screening of the new film “Citizen George”, about the life and work of George Lakey, the 86-year-old Quaker activist and nonviolent revolutionary who has worked his entire life for justice and peace. From Waging Nonviolence: “Citizen George” is a well-timed documentary that offers important lessons for navigating today’s era of political conflict with hope and courage.” All are welcome. Call 831-588-5414 for information.

CAPITOLA

Mid County Senior Center benefit dance

The Mid County Senior Center will be hosting a benefit dance and concert featuring the Stormin’ Norman & the Cyclones from 7-9 p.m. Friday at 829 Bay Ave. Cost of admission is $10. Mid County Senior Center provides a variety of programs and activities for the local community. Ages 18 and over are welcome to participate in the dances.

CAPITOLA

Historical museum seeking volunteers

Looking for an opportunity to volunteer while promoting local history? The Capitola Historical Museum is seeking volunteers.

The Capitola Historical Museum preserves and promotes the history of Capitola through creating exhibitions, maintaining a collection of historic photographs and artifacts, conducting oral histories, and participating in special events. Volunteer docents are the museum’s ambassadors to the community and help support the operation of the museum and promote museum activities. Museum volunteers can contribute in several ways including greeting visitors during two-hour museum desk shifts and/or assisting with special community events and museum projects. For information you may call the museum at 831-464-0322 or complete an online volunteer application at https://www.cityofcapitola.org/capitola-museum/webform/be-ambassador-capitola.

SANTA CRUZ

Genealogy virtual lecture scheduled

Sign up to attend the online lecture “Creating an Ancestor Profile” hosted by the Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Public Libraries at 1 p.m. June 3. Thomas MacEntee (author, educator, advocate, entrepreneur) will be the featured guest speaker.

Most genealogists never get around to publishing that family history book based on their genealogy research. How about a different approach: producing short three- to five-page sketches about an ancestor? During this program, you’ll learn how to include a cover, photos, facts, family stories, source citations and more. And once you get a few of these ancestor sketches done, you can compile them together for one big book.

To register via Zoom, visit santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/14026524. Online registration via the library website is necessary for viewing this event from home. Join the livestream in person (no registration needed) in the upstairs meeting room of the downtown library at 224 Church St. Visit scgensoc.org for information.