WATSONVILLE

Teen Interact Clubs fight hunger

Santa Cruz County's seven Rotary Interact Clubs will launch a drive to collect donations for Second Harvest Food Bank's Food For Children program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 23 at several area grocery stores.

The drive will continue through the end of May.

On March 23, the clubs' teen members will collect food and financial donations at Whole Foods in Capitola and Santa Cruz; New Leaf in Capitola and on the Westside in Santa Cruz; Deluxe Market in Aptos; Mi Pueblo and Grocery Outlet in Watsonville; Scotts Valley Market; and Safeway in Aptos and Felton.

For information or to donate online, go to www.thefoodbank.org.

WATSONVILLE

Walk aims to stop child abuse

The seventh annual Walk to Stop the Silence will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 6.

Registration will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the City Plaza, and participants will walk to St. Patrick's Catholic Church and back.

The goal of the event, sponsored by Survivors Healing Center, is to increase awareness of child sexual abuse and raise funds for programs.

For information or to donate, visit www.walktostoptheviolence.org.

BOULDER CREEK

Regional water system

A draft document related to the environmental impacts of a proposed system that would tie together the waterworks of five area agencies is available for public review, with comments due by 5 p.m. April 15.

The system would tie together the San Lorenzo, Scotts Valley, and Lompico water districts and the Santa Cruz and Soquel Mount Hermon Association water departments, but would only be used in emergencies.

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District said the documents show the project would not result in any potentially significant impacts that cannot be mitigated.

To view the document, go to www. slvwd.com or to the district office, 13060 Highway 9, Boulder Creek. Comments must be submitted in writing to James Mueller, San Lorenzo Valley Water District, 13060 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95066, or by email to jmueller@slvwd.com.

WATSONVILLE

Pancake breakfast benefits sister city visit

The Kawakami-Watsonville Sister City Association will host a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday at the Watsonville High School cafeteria, 250 E. Beach St.

Cost is $8. Proceeds help Pajaro Valley middle school students visit the sister city in Japan.

CAPITOLA

Financial courses offered

Shorelife Community Church in Capitola will be a host site for Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University April 7-June 9. The classes will be 1-2:30 p.m.

This is an opportunity for families and individuals to get their finances in order, beat debt and build wealth.

More than 1.5 million families and individuals have taken the faith-based classes, with the average family completing the course paying off $5,300 and saving $2,700 in 90 days. To register, go to www.FPU.com.

WATSONVILLE

Easter on the Farm March 30

The Agricultural History Project is hosting the annual Easter on the Farm to celebrate Easter and the beginning of spring 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 30 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.

Egg hunts will be every half-hour in four separate age groups: from 3 and under up to 12 years old. Everyone who participates will have a special Easter treat.

Activities for children and adults include: hat and basket making, face-painting, hayrides, games with stilts and hoops, chalk drawing, and others. This event is free; donations are appreciated.

CAPITOLA

Egg hunt slated March 30

The Capitola Village Easter Egg Hunt will take place 11 a.m. to noon March 30 on the beach in front of Capitola Venetian Hotel. Organizers say it's important to show up on time.

Children 12 and under can hunt for colorful candy-filled eggs hidden in the sand on the beach in front of the Capitola Venetian Hotel.

There is a limit of three eggs per child to spread the fun around. The Easter Bunny will be on hand and there will be healthy snacks from Whole Foods Market Capitola.

Admission is free. For information, visit www.capitolachamber.com.

SACRAMENTO

Nominees sought for award

Assemblyman Luis Alejo, D-Watsonville, is seeking nominations for the 2013 Day of the Teacher award.

Nominees must work with the 30th Assembly District, and should demonstrate outstanding contributions to academic achievement, community service and dedication to and commitment to students.

Recipients will be honored at a ceremony May 11.

Nomination forms are available at www.asmdc.org/members/a30/teacheroftheyear, and must be submitted to Leticia Perez by 5 p.m. April 19. For information, call 831-759-8676 or email Leticia.Perez-Aceves@asm.ca.gov.