November 2022 - San Lorenzo Valley Post

Memorial Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Valley Churches

November 30, 2022December 18, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner The Boulder Creek Men’s Club remembered club president and community activist Dan Kelly with a fundraiser acknowledging Kelly’s charitable contributions to the San Lorenzo Valley. The “Friends of Dan Kelly Golf Tournament” was held at the DeLaveaga Golf Course in Santa Cruz on October 1st, 2022. In keeping with Kelly’s legacy, all proceeds from the event were… Read More

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Potty Talk – A Story about San Lorenzo Valley’s Waste Management

November 27, 2022September 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Jayme Ackemann Rural, small town life in the midst of the sprawling, busy Bay Area has always been part of San Lorenzo Valley’s charm. Every new acquaintance is a friend of a friend, once removed. If our kids don’t already know each other by the end of 5th grade, they are practically guaranteed to meet in Middle School. But… Read More

Holidays Local News

Felton SantaCon Celebrates a Decade of Absurdity

November 26, 2022December 5, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

Jolly Annual Flash Mob Kicks off the Season with a *Hic!* By Julie Horner Brigit Zent has always been someone who dresses up. “My dad was a reenactor. He did mountain man reenactments and then Civil War.” A member of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) for the last 20 years, Zent said, “I’ve always liked costuming.” You’ll find her… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Live Music Weekend Roundup December 2 Through December 4, 2022

November 22, 2022February 9, 2024 Julie Horner0 comment

The first weekend of December is filled with live music, festive dance, and madcap Santa Claus flashmobs, rain or shine! Bundle up and see all there is to do! Friday, December 2 Laura T. Lewis & Holiday Market First Friday Boulder CreekLille Aeske Arthouse, 13160 Highway 9https://fb.me/e/37gIXofL5 Greg Wachala at Capitola Wine BarFriday, December 2 | 5:00 — 10:00capitolawinebar.com/events Rory… Read More

Art Local News

Watercolor Artist Terry Haugen

November 18, 2022December 4, 2022 slvpost.com1 Comment

Boulder Creek watercolor artist Terry Haugen has created a series of paintings of the historic buildings lining Central Avenue in downtown Boulder Creek; she has completed 14 paintings so far. The exhibit, “A Moment in Time on Hwy 9” is on display in the Community Room at the Boulder Creek Branch Library during business hours through November 2022. “My inspiration… Read More

Education Local News

Cabrillo College Trustees Vote to Change Name

November 15, 2022December 3, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

By Mary Andersen After a two-year process, Cabrillo’s governing board voted Monday, November 14 to accept the recommendation of students, faculty, staff, and an exploration committee to change the name of the college. A new name will be selected by August 2023 and implemented at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. The movement was launched in 2020 by advocates… Read More

Letters

How the Redwood Tree Saved a Life

November 14, 2022February 10, 2023 slvpost.com1 Comment

By Charity Sills I was taking care of a beautiful and deeply troubled young mother with Lyme disease. Life had become so painful that she wanted to give up. I find I am often called into such situations because I have been there myself, and fully recovered. Not only do I want to be alive now but I am enjoying it.… Read More

Column Alison Steele Columns Food & Drink

Three Sisters Cornbread

November 12, 2022June 13, 2023 slvpost.comcornbread, three sisters0 comment

By Alison Steele Winter squash, pumpkins, and sweet potatoes abound in November along with deep garnet Bloody Butcher heirloom and stout yellow popping corn. Drying beans corkscrew around the sunflower stalks that now serve as drying racks for herbs and flowers. Kept in the proper places throughout the house these native foods will keep for quite some time into the… Read More

Santa Cruz County septic regulations LAMP

Column: MC Dwyer Local News Real Estate

Supervisors Amend Septic Regulations

November 10, 2022September 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By M.C. Dwyer Last month I discussed the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors’ (BOS) intent to pass potentially disastrous point-of-sale (POS) septic regulations as part of their answer to the state-mandated Local Area Management Plan (LAMP) for septic systems. The BOS’s plan as written was poised to add more pain and suffering to the CZU fire-damaged property owners who… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Live Music Weekend Roundup November 18 through November 20

November 9, 2022February 9, 2024 Julie Horner0 comment

There’s something magical with the turning of the leaves, Thanksgiving less than a week away, and people making plans to honor family and “Friendsgiving” traditions…or run thankfully to the hills for a quiet respite. Whatever your pleasure, there’s plenty to be entertained by. Local music is alive and kicking; here’s what we’ve found for your enjoyment this weekend, November 18… Read More