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St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Celebrates 125 Years

March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 slvpost.com

St. Andrew’s in Ben Lomond is kicking off its 125th anniversary celebration year – and the community is invited to be part of it. Dedicated in 1901, St. Andrew’s is believed to be the oldest church in the San Lorenzo Valley in continuous service under the same denomination, and this milestone year will be marked with a series of special… Read More

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Ladies of the Loch

March 2, 2026March 6, 2026 slvpost.comLoch Lomond, lompico

On March 1, a wonderful local tradition returned to the hills above Felton. Rachelle Best gathered a spirited group of women from the community for the annual “Ladies of the Loch” opening day hike at Loch Lomond — and this year’s turnout was the biggest yet. According to Rachelle, “We hiked from West Drive down to the waters edge and… Read More

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Neighbors Rally to Restore Beloved Love Creek Memorial

February 26, 2026March 5, 2026 slvpost.com

A cherished roadside memorial along Love Creek Road in Ben Lomond — a weathered red toy box honoring two young brothers killed in the devastating 1982 Love Creek landslide — has fallen into disrepair, and neighbors are doing something about it. Photos show the “Toy Box,” as locals call it, collapsed and beginning to scatter across the forest floor, its… Read More

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Community Connection: Mix & Mingle Open House Celebrates SLV Senior Center February 12

February 8, 2026February 16, 2026 slvpost.com

By Bryan Chambers Ben Lomond — The Highlands Park Senior & Community Center invites the San Lorenzo Valley community to an evening of networking, discovery, and intergenerational collaboration on Thursday, February 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This free Mix & Mingle Open House, co-hosted with the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce and Ben Lomond Village Alliance, promises to… Read More

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A New Sign for the Veterans Village | Ben Lomond

December 26, 2025January 9, 2026 Mary Andersen

Ben Lomond resident and Navy veteran Rick Moran spearheaded the creation of a new permanent sign for Veterans Village, a housing complex for formerly homeless veterans located along Highway 9 in Ben Lomond. Moran served on a submarine during the Vietnam War and later became commander of the “Maverick” 5888 Veterans of Foreign Wars post, known for advocating peace during… Read More

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A Community United by Reading: Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries’ “Our Community Reads” Program

November 8, 2025November 22, 2025 Mary Andersen

By Mary Andersen In Santa Cruz County, something special happens each year around one book: neighbors gather, ideas buzz, and connections form. That’s the essence of the program known as Our Community Reads, run by the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries (Friends). The premise is simple yet powerful: choose a single book for a community-wide read, then hold a series… Read More

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Highlands Home Arts Group Shines at Santa Cruz County Fair

October 17, 2025October 30, 2025 slvpost.com

Pictured above, the Highlands Home Arts Group (l to r): Ginny Robbins, Billie Street, Yvonne McClish, Judy Pedersen, Mary Simmons, Becky Cole The Highlands Home Arts Group, a talented collective of 16 women who meet weekly to create handcrafted treasures, showcased their creativity at the Santa Cruz County Fair in September. Several members entered their crafted works, earning an impressive… Read More

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Albert the White Peacock Mural Unveiled in Boulder Creek

May 15, 2025June 15, 2025 slvpost.com

Albert the white peacock of Boulder Creek lives on in immortal memory! On Saturday, April 19, 2025, the community gathered in Boulder Creek to witness the unveiling of a massive mural painted on the side of the Forest Corners building by local artist Yeshe Jackson. Brought to fruition by the thoughtful actions of community member Kevin Foster and the Boulder… Read More

Damian's Ladder home repairs for seniors

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Damians Ladder: Low and No-Cost Home Repairs for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities

May 4, 2025March 2, 2026 slvpost.com

Founded in 2023, Damians Ladder is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley. By providing home repairs and modifications at no-cost or low-cost depending on the homeowner’s situation, the organization helps residents live safely and comfortably in their homes for as long as possible. Addressing a Critical… Read More

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Ben Lomond Film Screening Aims to Inspire Kindness

April 15, 2025April 27, 2025 Blake Holiday

The Power of Small By Blake Holiday We’ve all heard about “random acts of kindness.” But what about intentional acts of kindness? That’s the subject of The Power of Small, a 40-minute documentary that follows Atherton resident Terri Bullock as she empowers a team of “kindness ambassadors” to make meaningful impacts in their communities. On Friday, April 18, 2025, the… Read More