September 2023 - San Lorenzo Valley Post

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Felton librarian Jackie Danziger invites local teens to leave their mark at the Felton Branch Library. The branch has partnered with Santa Cruz Public Libraries for an exclusive Teen Public Art Workshop on October 21 with artist Lea de Wit. Participating teens will create a public art installation that will be a permanent feature in the library’s Teen Room. “De… Read More

Columns Food & Drink

Beer Bread

September 22, 2023October 3, 2023 slvpost.comFood0 comment

By Tom Andersen I grew up in the 60s in south Felton. My mom, having four kids, had a culinary routine of baking bread twice a week; mostly standard white bread and occasionally whole wheat. In addition to these, dad liked odd stuff — dark breads, nut breads, and rye breads. Mom ran this routine until we were all off… Read More

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Astrology Columns

Welcoming the Autumnal Equinox

September 22, 2023October 4, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Catie Cadge, PhD Happy EQUINOX everyone! Happy MABON! Sun enters the sign of Libra September 22nd at 11:49 pm Pacific time. The Celtic holiday of Mabon marks the start of autumn in the northern hemisphere. Summertime…she’s come and gone, my oh my. We associate this time of year with the last quarter Moon in the Celtic calendar (the actual… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Live Music Weekend Roundup: September 29 – October 1

September 21, 2023February 9, 2024 Julie HornerMusic and Concerts0 comment

Live music in Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Friday, September 29 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass FestivalSeptember 29 – October 1Golden Gate Park, San FranciscoWatch from home: hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/hsbtv KVMR Celtic Festival at Nevada County FairgroundsSeptember 29 – October 1Grass Valleykvmrcelticfestival.org Northern California Renaissance Faire at Casa de FrutaWeekends through October 22 | 10:00 – 6:00norcalrenfaire.com Bob Burnett at MJA Westside… Read More

Local News Valley People

Lynn Kravitz: Festival RN

September 20, 2023October 1, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Michele Murphy If you attend local concerts or music festivals, you might recognize beloved Santa Cruz Mountains EMT & RN Lynn Kravits. A longtime San Lorenzo Valley resident and prominent fixture in the Bay Area music scene, Lynn is easily identified by her shock of long golden hair and commanding presence in the middle of the action at any… Read More

Letters

Letter: Support for a Felton Pump Track

September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 slvpost.com2 Comments

Dear SLV Post, As a resident of Felton, I want to express my support for and provide a positive view of building a pump track in the covered bridge park. This proposal presents a unique opportunity to provide the community with a much needed convenient, safe, and legal space to practice a variety of sports. The beauty of an asphalt… Read More

Commentary Letters Local News

Unveiling Concerns: Valley Women’s Club’s Take on the Proposed Pump Track

September 18, 2023September 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Addressing Community Concerns: Our Letter to the Supervisor We want to bring your attention to an important matter at the heart of community well-being. The Valley Women’s Club has taken a step forward by addressing their concerns in a heartfelt letter to Supervisor Bruce McPherson, shedding light on the proposed pump track in Felton Covered Bridge Park. Our focus is… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Live Music Weekend Roundup: September 22-24

September 17, 2023February 9, 2024 Julie HornerMusic & Concerts, Music and Concerts0 comment

Live music in Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Friday, September 22 Marc Schwartz at MJA Westside Tasting RoomFriday, September 22 | 3:30 – 6:30328 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz Whiskey Hill Billies at San Gregorio General StoreFriday, September 22 | 5:00 – 7:007615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio Santa Cruz Contra DanceLucas Lawson & Friends, Caller: Tanya MerchantFriday, September 22… Read More

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Column: MC Dwyer Columns Real Estate

Mortgage Rates and Real Estate Cycles

September 15, 2023October 4, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By M.C. Dwyer By late August, mortgage interest rates were at their highest levels since the early 2000s. The latest bump upward in rates unfortunately disqualified more would-be first-time home buyers. Overnight, we went from expecting multiple offers on one of our more affordable listings, to being happy to get one offer to our seller at list price. Now more… Read More

Gardening

The September Garden

September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Josh Reilly The mad rush of September. The Summer heat imparts a slothfulness, a kind of hazy indolence when it comes to tending the landscape. Fortunately, our gardens don’t really mind this ambivalence towards busy, Calvinist rectitude in August. Aside from morning watering, there just isn’t that much to do. In August (and September), we reap the bounty of… Read More

Month: September 2023

Teen Public Art Workshop with Artist Lea de Wit | October 21, 2023