Past Events
January
Weight loss seminar
Just in time for everyoneβs New Yearβs resolutions, local Certified Personal Trainer Ames Monahan, founder of Ames Health Systems, will host the first of a series of seminars on weight loss strategies beginning Jan. 3 at Satellite Telework Centers in Scotts Valley.
The Tuesday Jan. 3 seminar focuses on the practical side of losing weight. Food recommendations provided during the course are based on conclusions of Harvard School of Public Health and include eating a Mediterranean diet. The weight-loss strategies come from thousands of successful people who have shared their experiences on the National Weight Control Registry β a list of individuals whoβve lost 30 pounds or more and kept it off for more than a year.
Topics include portion control, avoiding hunger and surviving temptation at parties and restaurants. Participants will come away with great recipes and samples of smart foods. No dieting or calorie counting is required.
The 1.5 hour seminar begins at 7:30 p.m., costs $10 and is held at Satellite Telework Centers, 5900 Butler Lane in Scotts Valley. For more information call Ames at 831-234-9841 or email ames@cruzio.com.
Qigong class
Qigong is a Taoist form of medical care in China and, similar to Tai Chi, it involves slow movements with a dance-like flow. It involves easy breathing, it is easy to do and it is excellent for those recovering from injuries. Qigong is known to greatly improve circulation, digestion, calm the nervous system and helps reduce anxiety, fear and depression. For more information, contact instructor Bonnie Eskie at 831.515.4144. In good weather, look for the class at the Covered Bridge Park in Felton.
Weight loss seminar
Just in time for everyoneβs New Yearβs resolutions, local Certified Personal Trainer Ames Monahan, founder of Ames Health Systems, will host the second of a series of seminars on weight loss strategies Jan. 5 at Satellite Telework Centers in Scotts Valley.
The Thursday seminar will focus on the emotional side of losing weight. The goal will be to help participants eliminate emotional eating using techniques based on cognitive retraining β changing your thinking. Topics include self-acceptance, keeping stress under control, thinking clearly and challenging your excuses. Youβll be dropping mental baggage as you lose weight.
The 1.5 hour seminar begins at 7:30 p.m., costs $10 and is held at Satellite Telework Centers, 5900 Butler Lane in Scotts Valley. For more information call Ames at 831-234-9841 or email ames@cruzio.com.
First Friday: FREE Co-working / Telework
We’re offering a free day of co-working / teleworking at our locations in Felton and Scotts Valley today. You bring the laptop. We’ll provide the WiFi, all the coffee you can drink, and a comfortable space for you to spread out, get some work done and maybe meet some interesting people. Our cubicles and cafe space are available to non-members on a first come, first served basis (some are reserved for members), and we’re open until 5:00 p.m. The Satellite @ Felton is at 6265 Highway 9, right next to Don Quixote’s. The Satellite @ Scotts Valley is at 5900 Butler Lane, right behind Scotts Valley Market.
Monday Night Meditation
Join this weekly drop-in group for an evening of meditation and teachings from the Buddhist tradition. The evening is open to beginning and experienced meditators. Vipassana teacher Carla Brennan, who is affiliated with the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, guides the evening. There is a suggested sliding scale donation of $5-$15, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Qigong class
Qigong is a Taoist form of medical care in China and, similar to Tai Chi, it involves slow movements with a dance-like flow. It involves easy breathing, it is easy to do and it is excellent for those recovering from injuries. Qigong is known to greatly improve circulation, digestion, calm the nervous system and helps reduce anxiety, fear and depression. For more information, contact instructor Bonnie Eskie at 831.515.4144. In good weather, look for the class at the Covered Bridge Park in Felton.
Beginning iPad Class
Local Apple products specialist Doreen Lozano is offering iPad classes at the Satellite. The Beginning iPad Class includes an overview of the iPadβs features, including tips on using the iPad keyboard and navigating Web pages effectively. Lozano will cover native applications, including email, address book, calendar, notes and surfing the web. In addition, she will demonstrate techniques for syncing data between the iPad and a computer to ensure you will not lose data if the iPad becomes unavailable due to loss or damage.
Lozano will also demonstrate how to best navigate the Apple stores for Apps, iTunes and iBook and how to transfer photos to the iPad from a camera or computer.
The class is part lecture and part hands-on workshop using your own iPad. Cost for the class is $50 per person.
Surf City Jobs support group
Surf City Jobs provides job-search skills training and support in a faith-based way, according to organizer Bruce Bedayan. Small teams meet weekly for two hours. Training is presented on topics such as using social media, improving phone screen skills, and learning how to market one’s special talents; there is an accountability element as well as emotional support. For information email SurfCityJobs@tlc.org, or call Bruce Bedayan at 252-0527.
Taiji for Beginners
April Burns, a lifelong student of philosophical taoism and taji living is hosting a weekly class “Taiji for Beginners Sunday morning at the Satellite in Felton. Participants learn a five element Taiji/Chi Gong form that cultivates core strength, balance health and well being. For more information and to register for the class, call her at 831-234-6103.
QiGong class
Qigong is a Taoist form of medical care in China and, similar to Tai Chi, it involves slow movements with a dance-like flow. It involves easy breathing, it is easy to do and it is excellent for those recovering from injuries. Qigong is known to greatly improve circulation, digestion, calm the nervous system and helps reduce anxiety, fear and depression. For more information, contact instructor Bonnie Eskie at 831.515.4144. In good weather, look for the class at the Covered Bridge Park in Felton.
Social Media & Engagement Marketing
Free Seminars by Maggie Barr and Lia Kay Barrad. It’s time to learn new skills and gain new customers – now. Attend one, attend both. Just be sure to attend. 2012 has not yet begun. Social Media has become an invaluable part of business. These events will show you how to use, engage and gain new business.
Practical advise stated in non-techie terms. Whether you are a novice or skilled in marketing, these two back-to-back seminars will enhance your knowledge with skills you can actually use.
Link to more info and to RSVP. Space is limited to 40 (only 30 seats left.)
Surf City Jobs support group
Surf City Jobs provides job-search skills training and support in a faith-based way, according to organizer Bruce Bedayan. Small teams meet weekly for two hours. Training is presented on topics such as using social media, improving phone screen skills, and learning how to market one’s special talents; there is an accountability element as well as emotional support. For information email SurfCityJobs@tlc.org, or call Bruce Bedayan at 252-0527.
Taiji for Beginners
April Burns, a lifelong student of philosophical taoism and taji living is hosting a weekly class “Taiji for Beginners Sunday morning at the Satellite in Felton. Participants learn a five element Taiji/Chi Gong form that cultivates core strength, balance health and well being. For more information and to register for the class, call her at 831-234-6103.
December
First Friday: FREE Co-working / Telework
We’re offering a free day of co-working / teleworking at our locations in Felton and Scotts Valley today. You bring the laptop. We’ll provide the WiFi, all the coffee you can drink, and a comfortable space for you to spread out, get some work done and maybe meet some interesting people. Our cubicles and cafe space are available to non-members on a first come, first served basis (some are reserved for members), and we’re open until 5:00 p.m. The Satellite @ Felton is at 6265 Highway 9, right next to Don Quixote’s. The Satellite @ Scotts Valley is at 5900 Butler Lane, right behind Scotts Valley Market.
Getting the most from your iPad
Local Apple products specialist Doreen Lozano is offering iPad classes at the Satellite. If you are struggling to use all the features of your iPad 1 or 2, this class is for you. All the basic features will be covered and much more:
β’ Email, Address Book, Calendar
β’ Storing and downloading photos
β’ Maps and Directions
β’ Keyboard tips
β’ iBooks and iTunes
β’ The App Store β download fun games and business apps
β’ Learn how to back up and sync your data
Fee $50. For more information, contact Lozano at 831-588-9651 or by email at doreen13@mac.com.
IOS 5 and iCloud upgrade and new features
This class is for students who would like to learn more about the features of Apple’s new operating system for iPad and iPhone, IOS 5. During this class the participants will learn about the new features of IOS 5 for their iPad, including iCloud as well as changes that have been made to existing features. The class will also include information and tips on how to download the new operating system to your iPad or iPhone device and setting up iCloud. This class is aimed at students who have a good understanding of how to operate their device but are ready to move to the new operating system with it’s new features.
Fee $45. To sign up or for more information, contact Doreen Lozano at doreen13@mac.com or call 831-588-9651.
Monday Night Meditation
Join this weekly drop-in group for an evening of meditation and teachings from the Buddhist tradition. The evening is open to beginning and experienced meditators. Vipassana teacher Carla Brennan, who is affiliated with the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, guides the evening. There is a suggested sliding scale donation of $5-$15, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Qigong class
Qigong is a Taoist form of medical care in China and, similar to Tai Chi, it involves slow movements with a dance-like flow. It involves easy breathing, it is easy to do and it is excellent for those recovering from injuries. Qigong is known to greatly improve circulation, digestion, calm the nervous system and helps reduce anxiety, fear and depression. For more information, contact instructor Bonnie Eskie at 831.515.4144.
Surf City Jobs support group
Surf City Jobs provides job-search skills training and support in a faith-based way, according to organizer Bruce Bedayan. Small teams meet weekly for two hours. Training is presented on topics such as using social media, improving phone screen skills, and learning how to market one’s special talents; there is an accountability element as well as emotional support. For information email SurfCityJobs@tlc.org, or call Bruce Bedayan at 252-0527.
Follow-up iPad Workshop
This is a workshop for students who have attended an iPad class with Doreen previously. Doreen will take questions that students have regarding their iPad on areas that have been covered in previous classes. Each student will have an opportunity to submit questions ahead of time and, if time permits, submit questions during the class.
Fee $40. To sign up or for more information, contact Doreen Lozano at doreen13@mac.com or call 831-588-9651.
Second Saturday Holiday Bazaar
Satellite Telework Centers in Felton will host its second annual Second Saturday Holiday Bazaar December 10, showcasing arts and crafts, music and holiday gifts made by local artists.
The bazaar will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will include last minute gift ideas made by local artists, crafts people, authors, filmmakers and musicians. Blues and bluegrass guitarist Andy Fuhrman will be performing live from 3-5 p.m.
Participating artists include Fuhrman, author Randall Brown, Velo Cruz cycling promotor Sean Holman, photographer Carl Uebelhart, author Richard Brandt, artist Tana Brinnand-Tolson, jam maker Robin Treen, and artist Kim Brandt.
SLV Boardgames Meetup Group
Come join SLV Boardgames to celebrate the true meaning of this season β cold blatant greed and commerce! We’ll provide games with a trade, negotiation, mercantile or business theme, but as always bring your favorites too or please request a game and we’ll do our best to bring it.
Monday Night Meditation
Join this weekly drop-in group for an evening of meditation and teachings from the Buddhist tradition. The evening is open to beginning and experienced meditators. Vipassana teacher Carla Brennan, who is affiliated with the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, guides the evening. There is a suggested sliding scale donation of $5-$15, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Qigong class
Qigong is a Taoist form of medical care in China and, similar to Tai Chi, it involves slow movements with a dance-like flow. It involves easy breathing, it is easy to do and it is excellent for those recovering from injuries. Qigong is known to greatly improve circulation, digestion, calm the nervous system and helps reduce anxiety, fear and depression. For more information, contact instructor Bonnie Eskie at 831.515.4144. In good weather, look for the class at the Covered Bridge Park in Felton.
Surf City Jobs support group
Surf City Jobs provides job-search skills training and support in a faith-based way, according to organizer Bruce Bedayan. Small teams meet weekly for two hours. Training is presented on topics such as using social media, improving phone screen skills, and learning how to market one’s special talents; there is an accountability element as well as emotional support. For information email SurfCityJobs@tlc.org, or call Bruce Bedayan at 252-0527.
Monday Night Meditation
Join this weekly drop-in group for an evening of meditation and teachings from the Buddhist tradition. The evening is open to beginning and experienced meditators. Vipassana teacher Carla Brennan, who is affiliated with the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, guides the evening. There is a suggested sliding scale donation of $5-$15, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Qigong class
Qigong is a Taoist form of medical care in China and, similar to Tai Chi, it involves slow movements with a dance-like flow. It involves easy breathing, it is easy to do and it is excellent for those recovering from injuries. Qigong is known to greatly improve circulation, digestion, calm the nervous system and helps reduce anxiety, fear and depression. For more information, contact instructor Bonnie Eskie at 831.515.4144. In good weather, look for the class at the Covered Bridge Park in Felton.
November
November 1, 2011, Tuesday, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. FELTON
Qigong class
Qigong is a Taoist form of medical care in China and, similar to Tai Chi, it involves slow movements with a dance-like flow. It involves easy breathing, it is easy to do and it is excellent for those recovering from injuries. Qigong is known to greatly improve circulation, digestion, calm the nervous system and helps reduce anxiety, fear and depression. For more information, contact instructor Bonnie Eskie at 831.515.4144.
November 4, 2011, Friday, 8:30 a.m. β 5:00 p.m. FELTON and SCOTTS VALLEY
First Friday: FREE Co-working / Telework
We’re offering a free day of co-working / teleworking at our locations in Felton and Scotts Valley today. You bring the laptop. We’ll provide the WiFi, all the coffee you can drink, and a comfortable space for you to spread out, get some work done and maybe meet some interesting people.Β Our cubicles and cafe space are available to non-members on a first come, first served basis (some are reserved for members), and we’re open until 5:00 p.m. The Satellite @ Felton is at 6265 Highway 9, right next to Don Quixote’s. The Satellite @ Scotts Valley is at 5900 Butler Lane, right behind Scotts Valley Market.
November 4 β Friday β 10 a.m. β noon SCOTTS VALLEY
Surf City Jobs support group
Surf City Jobs provides job-search skills training and support in a faith-based way, according to organizer Bruce Bedayan. Small teams meet weekly for two hours. Training is presented on topics such as using social media, improving phone screen skills, and learning how to market one’s special talents; there is an accountability element as well as emotional support. For information email SurfCityJobs@tlc.org, or call Bruce Bedayan at 252-0527.
November 7 β Monday β 7 p.m.-8:45 p.m. FELTON
Monday Night Meditation
Join this weekly drop-in group for an evening of meditation and teachings from the Buddhist tradition. The evening is open to beginning and experienced meditators. Vipassana teacher Carla Brennan, who is affiliated with the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, guides the evening. There is a suggested sliding scale donation of $5-$15, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
November 8 β Tuesday β 10-11 a.m. FELTON
Qigong class
Qigong is a Taoist form of medical care in China and, similar to Tai Chi, it involves slow movements with a dance-like flow. It involves easy breathing, it is easy to do and it is excellent for those recovering from injuries. Qigong is known to greatly improve circulation, digestion, calm the nervous system and helps reduce anxiety, fear and depression. For more information, contact instructor Bonnie Eskie at 831.515.4144.
November 11 β Friday β 10 a.m. β noon SCOTTS VALLEY
Surf City Jobs support group
Surf City Jobs provides job-search skills training and support in a faith-based way, according to organizer Bruce Bedayan. Small teams meet weekly for two hours. Training is presented on topics such as using social media, improving phone screen skills, and learning how to market one’s special talents; there is an accountability element as well as emotional support. For information email SurfCityJobs@tlc.org, or call Bruce Bedayan at 252-0527.
November 13 – Sunday – 11 a.m. FELTON
November Boardgames Meetup
Join SLV Boardgames for a day of bounteous crops and abundance. We’ll provide games with a crop management or harvest theme, but as always bring your favorites too or please request a game and we’ll do our best to bring it. For more information, check us out online.
November 14 β Monday β 2-5 p.m. FELTON
Getting the Most Out of Your iPad
Local Apple products specialist Doreen Lozano is offering a class Getting the most from your iPad at Satellite Telework Centers in Felton on Tuesday, November 1 from 2-5 p.m.
The class is structured for users who are comfortable with their iPad and want to learn a little more in depth. The class begins with an overview of the iPadβs features, including tips on using the iPad keyboard and navigating Web pages effectively. Lozano will cover native applications, including email, address book, calendar, notes and surfing the web. In addition, she will demonstrate techniques for syncing data between the iPad and a computer to ensure you will not lose data if the iPad becomes unavailable due to loss or damage.
Lozano will also demonstrate how to best navigate the Apple stores for Apps, iTunes and iBook and how to transfer photos to the iPad from a camera or computer.
The class is part lecture and part hands-on workshop using your own iPad. Cost for the class is $50 per person.
November 14 β Monday β 7 p.m.-8:45 p.m. FELTON
Monday Night Meditation
Join this weekly drop-in group for an evening of meditation and teachings from the Buddhist tradition. The evening is open to beginning and experienced meditators. Vipassana teacher Carla Brennan, who is affiliated with the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, guides the evening. There is a suggested sliding scale donation of $5-$15, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
November 15 β Tuesday β 10-11 a.m. FELTON
Qigong class
Qigong is a Taoist form of medical care in China and, similar to Tai Chi, it involves slow movements with a dance-like flow. It involves easy breathing, it is easy to do and it is excellent for those recovering from injuries. Qigong is known to greatly improve circulation, digestion, calm the nervous system and helps reduce anxiety, fear and depression. For more information, contact instructor Bonnie Eskie at 831.515.4144.
November 17 – Thursday – 7:30-9 a.m. SCOTTS VALLEY
Transform Dreaded Marketing Chores into Fun
A quantum leap in growing your business always begins with a change in your thinking, a shift in how you look at your business. When your perspective shifts, doors open like magic, and opportunities appear that would never have shown up before. Marketing Coach Kellie deRuyter will be delivering this fun, inspirational and informative talk. Join us and you’ll discover where your thinking has been sabotaging you and keeping you small, limiting the money you make and the success you desire.
You’ll walk away with a brand new way of looking at marketing that inspires and motivates you to get out there and “just do it!” Once you’re motivated and ready to rock, you’ll learn the number one “Cornerstone” marketing strategy that is most effective in today’s economy.
Please email Alans10@gmail.com to register for this Dynamic BreakfastClub meeting. We need to know how many are attending.
November 18 β Friday β 10 a.m. β noon SCOTTS VALLEY
Surf City Jobs support group
Surf City Jobs provides job-search skills training and support in a faith-based way, according to organizer Bruce Bedayan. Small teams meet weekly for two hours. Training is presented on topics such as using social media, improving phone screen skills, and learning how to market one’s special talents; there is an accountability element as well as emotional support. For information email SurfCityJobs@tlc.org, or call Bruce Bedayan at 252-0527.
Monday Night Meditation
Join this weekly drop-in group for an evening of meditation and teachings from the Buddhist tradition. The evening is open to beginning and experienced meditators. Vipassana teacher Carla Brennan, who is affiliated with the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, guides the evening. There is a suggested sliding scale donation of $5-$15, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Qigong class
Qigong is a Taoist form of medical care in China and, similar to Tai Chi, it involves slow movements with a dance-like flow. It involves easy breathing, it is easy to do and it is excellent for those recovering from injuries. Qigong is known to greatly improve circulation, digestion, calm the nervous system and helps reduce anxiety, fear and depression. For more information, contact instructor Bonnie Eskie at 831.515.4144.
Surf City Jobs support group
Surf City Jobs provides job-search skills training and support in a faith-based way, according to organizer Bruce Bedayan. Small teams meet weekly for two hours. Training is presented on topics such as using social media, improving phone screen skills, and learning how to market one’s special talents; there is an accountability element as well as emotional support. For information email SurfCityJobs@tlc.org, or call Bruce Bedayan at 252-0527.
October
October 3 β Monday β 7 p.m.-8:45 p.m. (Felton)
Monday Night Meditation
Join this weekly drop-in group for an evening of meditation and teachings from the Buddhist tradition. The evening is open to beginning and experienced meditators. Vipassana teacher Carla Brennan, who is affiliated with the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, guides the evening. There is a suggested sliding scale donation of $5-$15, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
October 4 β Tuesday β 10-11 a.m. (Felton)
Qigong class
Qigong is a Taoist form of medical care in China and, similar to Tai Chi, it involves slow movements with a dance-like flow. It involves easy breathing, it is easy to do and it is excellent for those recovering from injuries. Qigong is known to greatly improve circulation, digestion, calm the nervous system and helps reduce anxiety, fear and depression. For more information, contact instructor Bonnie Eskie at 831.515.4144.
October 7 β Friday β 8:30 a.m. β 5:30 p.m. (Felton and Scotts Valley)
First Friday free coworking / telework
We’re offering a free day of coworking / teleworking at our locations in Felton and Scotts Valley today. You bring the laptop. We’ll provide the WiFi, all the coffee you can drink, and a comfortable space for you to spread out, get some work done and maybe meet some interesting people. Our cubicles and cafe space are available to non-members on a first come, first served basis (some are reserved for members), and we’re open ’til 5:30 p.m. The Satellite @ Felton is at 6265 Highway 9, right next to Don Quixote’s. The Satellite @ Scotts Valley is at 5900 Butler Lane, right behind Scotts Valley Market.
October 7 β Friday β 10 a.m.-noon (Scotts Valley)
Surf City Jobs support group
Surf City Jobs provides job-search skills training and support in a faith-based way, according to organizer Bruce Bedayan. Small teams meet weekly for two hours. Training is presented on topics such as using social media, improving phone screen skills, and learning how to market one’s special talents; there is an accountability element as well as emotional support. For information email SurfCityJobs@tlc.org, or call Bruce Bedayan at 252-0527.
September 10 β Monday β 7 p.m.-8:45 p.m. (Felton)
Monday Night Meditation
Join this weekly drop-in group for an evening of meditation and teachings from the Buddhist tradition. The evening is open to beginning and experienced meditators. Vipassana teacher Carla Brennan, who is affiliated with the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, guides the evening. There is a suggested sliding scale donation of $5-$15, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
October 11 β Tuesday β 10-11 a.m. (Felton)
Qigong class
Qigong is a Taoist form of medical care in China and, similar to Tai Chi, it involves slow movements with a dance-like flow. It involves easy breathing, it is easy to do and it is excellent for those recovering from injuries. Qigong is known to greatly improve circulation, digestion, calm the nervous system and helps reduce anxiety, fear and depression. For more information, contact instructor Bonnie Eskie at 831.515.4144.
October 14 β Friday β 10 a.m.-noon (Scotts Valley)
Surf City Jobs support group
Surf City Jobs provides job-search skills training and support in a faith-based way, according to organizer Bruce Bedayan. Small teams meet weekly for two hours. Training is presented on topics such as using social media, improving phone screen skills, and learning how to market one’s special talents; there is an accountability element as well as emotional support. For information email SurfCityJobs@tlc.org, or call Bruce Bedayan at 252-0527.
October 15-16 β Saturday & Sunday β 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Felton)
Art @ The Satellite
Please join us Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-16 at The Satellite @ Felton as we host artists and musicians in a celebration of the area’s creativity.
Exhibiting artists include landscape and seascape impressionist painter Nancy Amert, photographer Paul Henri, digital landscape artist Larry Darnell, abstract painter Glenn Lyons, photographer Ken Meshke, woodworking and furniture artist Denise Vivar and painter Brenda Tealer. Writer and filmmaker Randall Brown will show two local films – “Felton’s Progress” and “When the Redwoods Had Names.”
Musicians performing through this four day event include lap steel virtuoso Patty Maxine, musician and producer Rhan Wilson, progressive bluegrass player Eric Burman, and avant garde musician jRj.
We’ll be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and the event is free.
October 17 β Monday β 7 p.m.-8:45 p.m. (Felton)
Monday Night Meditation
Join this weekly drop-in group for an evening of meditation and teachings from the Buddhist tradition. The evening is open to beginning and experienced meditators. Vipassana teacher Carla Brennan, who is affiliated with the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, guides the evening. There is a suggested sliding scale donation of $5-$15, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
October 18 β Tuesday β 10-11 a.m. (Felton)
Qigong class
Qigong is a Taoist form of medical care in China and, similar to Tai Chi, it involves slow movements with a dance-like flow. It involves easy breathing, it is easy to do and it is excellent for those recovering from injuries. Qigong is known to greatly improve circulation, digestion, calm the nervous system and helps reduce anxiety, fear and depression. For more information, contact instructor Bonnie Eskie at 831.515.4144
October 21 β Friday β 10 a.m.-noon (Scotts Valley)
Surf City Jobs support group
Surf City Jobs provides job-search skills training and support in a faith-based way, according to organizer Bruce Bedayan. Small teams meet weekly for two hours. Training is presented on topics such as using social media, improving phone screen skills, and learning how to market one’s special talents; there is an accountability element as well as emotional support. For information email SurfCityJobs@tlc.org, or call Bruce Bedayan at 252-0527.
October 23 – Sunday – 11 a.m. (Felton)
October Boardgames Meetup!
It’s time for more fun and games! It’s almost Halloween so bring all your zombie, vampire, haunted, scary games! But we’ll also bring the old standbys, and let us know your requests and we’ll try to bring them. We will be meeting at the same place as always from 11:00 am to whenever.
October 24 β Monday β 7 p.m.-8:45 p.m. (Felton)
Monday Night Meditation
Join this weekly drop-in group for an evening of meditation and teachings from the Buddhist tradition. The evening is open to beginning and experienced meditators. Vipassana teacher Carla Brennan, who is affiliated with the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, guides the evening. There is a suggested sliding scale donation of $5-$15, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
October 25 – Tuesday – 9-11 a.m. (Felton)
SLV Chamber Breakfast Meeting with Workforce Investment Board
David Lundberg of the Workforce Investment Board will speak at our final breakfast meeting of the year.
The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) brings together the business community, local government and residents to identify local workforce issues and create solutions, monitor occupation trends, and manage funded employment services through training and deployment. The WIB is dedicated to help Santa Cruz jobseekers and local employers alike. More information, please contact Thomas Wynn at twynn@wynncapital.com. Cost: $5
October 25 β Tuesday β 10-11 a.m. (Felton)
Qigong class
Qigong is a Taoist form of medical care in China and, similar to Tai Chi, it involves slow movements with a dance-like flow. It involves easy breathing, it is easy to do and it is excellent for those recovering from injuries. Qigong is known to greatly improve circulation, digestion, calm the nervous system and helps reduce anxiety, fear and depression. For more information, contact instructor Bonnie Eskie at 831.515.4144.
October 27 – Thursday – 7:30-9 a.m. (Scotts Valley)
Breakfast Club for Small Business Owners – “SEO – Being #1 on Google – Myth or Reality?”
What does it mean to be number one on Google? Why should I care? What about other search engines? Can you guarantee it? Won’t the company already in the number one slot be really hard to beat? Is number two ok or what about being the top of the second page? To answer those questions and give you some helpful tools to improve your online exposure, we asked our friend, SEO specialist, Evan Raymond, to come and give you an introduction on SEO and Google positioning.
This is a short talk on what it means to be in the #1 position in a Google search and an overview of how it might be achieved. SEO is specifically about “Organic” or “Natural” search and not about PAID search (SEM) or Social Media (SMM). In 2006 Evan started a Solar Company and marketed heavily on the internet using principles he researched about Search Engine Marketing. By 2008, Evan’s had been acquired by the largest manufacturer / installer of solar systems in the world. Evan has helped several small businesses take a strong hold on Internet Real Estate and be very successful. This event is free.
October 28 β Friday β 10 a.m.-noon (Scotts Valley)
Surf City Jobs support group
Surf City Jobs provides job-search skills training and support in a faith-based way, according to organizer Bruce Bedayan. Small teams meet weekly for two hours. Training is presented on topics such as using social media, improving phone screen skills, and learning how to market one’s special talents; there is an accountability element as well as emotional support. For information email SurfCityJobs@tlc.org, or call Bruce Bedayan at 252-0527.
October 28 – Friday – 7 p.m.
Transition San Lorenzo Valley movie night – “Farmageddon: The Movie”
Farmageddon tells the story of small, family farms that were providing safe, healthy foods to their communities and were forced to stop, sometimes through violent action, by agents of misguided government bureaucracies. The film features maverick farmer Joel Salatin, Weston Priceβs Foundation president Sally Fallon, local farmers, buyers clubs and reps from the Farm to Consumer Legal Aid Foundation.
October 29 – Saturday – 9 a.m.-noon (Felton)
SLV Chamber Job Faire
Satellite Telework Centers will have a table at a jobs faire organized by the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce and held at the Presbyterian Church in downtown Felton. The church is at 6090 Highway 9. The event is free.
October 31 β Monday β 7 p.m.-8:45 p.m. (Felton)
Monday Night Meditation
Join this weekly drop-in group for an evening of meditation and teachings from the Buddhist tradition. The evening is open to beginning and experienced meditators. Vipassana teacher Carla Brennan, who is affiliated with the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, guides the evening. There is a suggested sliding scale donation of $5-$15, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
November 1 – Tuesday – 2-5 p.m. (Felton)
Getting the Most Out of Your iPad
Local Apple products specialist Doreen Lozano is offering a class Getting the most from your iPad at Satellite Telework Centers in Felton on Tuesday, November 1 from 2-5 p.m.
The class is structured for users who are comfortable with their iPad and want to learn a little more in depth. The class begins with an overview of the iPadβs features, including tips on using the iPad keyboard and navigating Web pages effectively. Lozano will cover native applications, including email, address book, calendar, notes and surfing the web. In addition, she will demonstrate techniques for syncing data between the iPad and a computer to ensure you will not lose data if the iPad becomes unavailable due to loss or damage.
Lozano will also demonstrate how to best navigate the Apple stores for Apps, iTunes and iBook and how to transfer photos to the iPad from a camera or computer.
The class is part lecture and part hands-on workshop using your own iPad. Cost for the class is $50 per person.
