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Café Med Restaurant & Deli: Come for the Pita Bread, Stay for Chef Meir's Dining Experience
Chef Meir Brown emigrated from Israel in the 1970s only to discover that he missed the culinary offerings of his home. With no experience, he opened a restaurant that is still thriving more than 20 years later. |
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Wildlife Care of SoCal: A Second Chance for Wild Animals
Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Santa Cruz County (CASA) is a volunteer non-profit that works for abused children in foster care. Matching them to specially-trained advocates, it gives the children a solid foundation to succeed in school and beyond. |
Rebecca Gaunt earned a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia and a master's in education from Oglethorpe University. Her published pieces include travel, parenting, special needs and education articles. She is an advocate for those affected by tuberous sclerosis complex and a travel junkie.