April 2024 - Page 2 of 2 - San Lorenzo Valley Post

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 25-28

April 10, 2024April 30, 2024 Julie HornerEntertainment, live music0 comment

Live Music Santa Cruz! The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Thursday, April 25 Rumba Madre at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, April 25 | 5:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Slingshot at Discretion BrewingEclectic Fusion w/ Matt HartleThursday, April 25 | 5:30 – 7:302703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel Hunny Pot at Chaminade… Read More

Outdoors Parks Recreation

Loch Lomond is Open for the Season

April 9, 2024April 20, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By Mary Andersen Daytrippers rejoice! Loch Lomond, nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains, is open. Administered by the City of Santa Cruz Water Department, the reservoir plays the concurrent roles of supplying drinking water and providing recreational activities. Long enjoyed by boaters, hikers, fisherpeople, picnickers, wildlife watchers, and photographers alike, the park also offers environmental education events for local schools,… Read More

seedlings vegetable starts for the spring garden

Column: Josh Reilly Columns Gardening

Spring and a Fresh Start in the Garden

April 7, 2024April 12, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By Josh Reilly The Spring Equinox was a major garden holy day and worth a bit of reflection. On March 19, the hours of daylight equaled the hours of night. The path of the sun crossed the Earth’s equator and now for the next 6 months it will spend more time above than below the horizon. I attribute no special,… Read More

Astrology Columns

Aries Season: Spring Forward

April 4, 2024April 10, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By Catie Cadge PhD Aries season is in full swing start of April, Santa Cruz stargazers. We need courage to dive into what supports our own “enlightened selfishness.” Sometimes it is ok to claim your own path forward. I love the Grateful Dead lyric, “Gone are the days we stopped to decide where we should go, we just ride.” Be… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 18-21

April 2, 2024April 28, 2024 Julie HornerEntertainment, live music0 comment

The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Thursday, April 18 Thirsty Thursday Trivia w/ Phil GomezCapitola Wine BarFirst and Third Thursdays | 4:00 – 7:00115 San Jose Ave, Capitola The Joint Chiefs Duo at Sevy’s at Seacliff InnThursday, April 18 | 5:007500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos Adrian West Band at Shanty… Read More

Libraries Local News

National Library Week: Ready, Set, Library

April 1, 2024April 10, 2024 Julie Hornerlibraries, Santa Cruz Mountains0 comment

Santa Cruz Public Libraries celebrates National Library Week April 7 – 13, 2024 with the theme “Ready, Set, Library.” Santa Cruz Public Libraries invites community members to visit their local library: “Libraries give us a green light to experience something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills, and pursue our passions through book clubs, storytimes, movie… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 11-14

April 1, 2024April 28, 2024 Julie HornerEntertainment, live music0 comment

The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Thursday, April 11 Mary Padilha & Johnny Graves at Shanty Shack BrewingBrazilian guitarThursday, April 11 | 5:00 – 7:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Three on the Tree at Alice’s RestaurantThursday, April 11 | 5:00 – 7:3017288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside Billy Reese at Davenport RoadhouseThursdays… Read More

Ben Lomond Community Local News

Ben Lomond Village Alliance

April 1, 2024April 7, 2024 slvpost.comBen Lomond Village Alliance0 comment

By Julie Horner Santa Cruz County Parks Department Superintendent Jesse Williams and Recreation Supervisor Sarah Shea met with the newly formed Ben Lomond Village Alliance recently to begin laying the groundwork to revitalize Ben Lomond’s historic Mill Street and surrounding areas. The goal is to partner with county representatives, local businesses, and concerned individuals from the San Lorenzo Valley to… Read More