August 2023 - Page 2 of 2 - San Lorenzo Valley Post

Live Music Weekend Roundup: AUGUST 11 – 13

August 10, 2023February 9, 2024 Julie HornerMusic and Concerts0 comment

Live music in Santa Cruz County! Friday, August 11 The 29th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass FestivalSan Benito Historical Park, Tres PinosFriday, August 11 through Sunday, August 13 | 12:00Camping and day passes available at the gate or onlinehttps://fb.me/e/352lYCnmX Bob Burnett at MJA Winery Westside Tasting RoomFridays | 3:30 – 6:30mjavineyards.com/events Pathetic Honey at Apple Jack’sFriday, August 11 | 4:20… Read More

Art Education

San Lorenzo Valley Elementary Campus Improvements

August 9, 2023November 9, 2023 Julie Hornermurals, san lorenzo valley, schools, sensory path, SLVelementary0 comment

The schoolyear at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary got off to a colorful start in August with new murals and playground equipment. By Julie Horner San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School students have enjoyed an engaging school year so far with their captivating new mural, enchanting sensory path, and state-of-the art playground equipment at the tri-campus in Felton. Inspiring kids, parents, and… Read More

Local News Recreation

Community Meeting: Proposed Pump Track for Felton Covered Bridge Park

August 8, 2023August 13, 2023 slvpost.com1 Comment

Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship (SCMTS) and Santa Cruz County Parks are proposing a new multi-use pump track for Felton Covered Bridge Park. They’re hosting a public meeting and are looking for community input. SCMTS describes the pump track as a paved surface with a series of rollers, jumps, and banked turns that connect in a closed loop. The track… Read More

Health Valley People

Words of Wisdom from Yoga Instructor and Local Treasure Joan Donato

August 7, 2023January 8, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

Happy New Year to your body! In the words of longtime yoga instructor Joan Donato, “Be kind to yourself!” Joan resumes her schedule of classes in the San Lorenzo Valley. By Michele Murphy Joan, or Joanie as she is known by many of her friends, has been a yoga instructor in the San Lorenzo Valley since 1994 when she was… Read More

Libraries Local News

Pages of Time: Ben Lomond Library an Overlooked Treasure

August 5, 2023April 1, 2024 Julie Hornerben lomond, history, libraries0 comment

By Julie Horner and Ronnie Trubek When was the last time you took a stroll on historic Mill Street in Ben Lomond? The short stretch of byway that runs parallel to the San Lorenzo River is home to Ben Lomond Market, Sew Rose, painted Bermuda pink on the corner, and Santa Cruz Mountain Art Center. Several other small businesses line… Read More

Column Alison Steele Columns Food & Drink

Wild Brook Trout with Crushed Juniper Berries

August 5, 2023August 10, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Alison Steele Our summers in Virginia start religiously with a getaway to the coast along with family, fresh oysters, blue crab, and swimming. It’s relaxing to see the kids play fearlessly in the Atlantic Ocean flanked by dolphins and warmed by the southern sun. After a week or two we make our way inland to the mountains and unwind… Read More

Astrology Columns

Gifts of Love and Self-Expression | August Astrology

August 5, 2023August 10, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Catie Cadge PhD Greetings, Santa Cruz County stargazers! Late in July, Venus turned retrograde at 28°36’ in the sign of Leo, the lion. Lots to process inwardly about how or if we are truly seen, loved, and cherished by our most intimate partners. Venus is not simply about romantic or sexual partnership, but also those we are in close… Read More

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Local News Road Conditions

Alba, Empire Grade, and Jamison Creek Roads Resurfacing Schedules

August 4, 2023August 8, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Emergency route road resurfacing has been scheduled for Alba, Jamison Creek, and Empire Grade Roads throughout August and September. Schedule Alba Road from Empire Grade to Highway 9Monday, August 7 to Friday, August 18, 2023 Empire Grade from McGivern Way to Quarry Bend RoadFriday, August 18 to Thursday, August 24, 2023 Jamison Creek Road from Empire Grade to Highway 236Thursday,… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Live Music Weekend Roundup: August 4 – 6

August 3, 2023February 9, 2024 Julie HornerEvents, Music & Concerts0 comment

Live music in Santa Cruz County! Friday, August 4 Afterworld Book Party & Signing + Summoning Circle Doom Folk BandThe Felton MercantileFriday, August 4 | 3:00 – 7:00https://fb.me/e/30G6RSslQ Bob Burnett at MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting RoomFriday, August 4 | 3:30 – 6:30mjavineyards.com/events Daniel Paul Nelson at San Gregorio General StoreFriday, August 4 | 5:00 – 7:00sangregoriostore.com/music The Dead Cassettes at… Read More

Fire Recovery Local News

Fire Victims Receive Debris Removal Invoices from the County

August 3, 2023August 7, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Mary Andersen This month marks the 3rd anniversary of the fire that burned 86,500 acres and destroyed 911 homes in the Santa Cruz Mountains. To date, only 36 homes have been rebuilt, the majority in Bonny Doon, along with 230 permits “in process.” While the fire victims’ struggles with insurance, permitting, geology, water, septic, construction costs, and property damage… Read More