You are here

Category: Community

Highlands Park Senior Community Center Community 

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

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
new veterans village sign in Ben Lomond, California Ben Lomond Community Local News 

A New Sign for the Veterans Village | Ben Lomond

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
spare parts joshua davis Books Community Local News 

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

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
Highlands Park Senior and Community Center Community Local News 

Highlands Home Arts Group Shines at Santa Cruz County Fair

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
Damian's Ladder home repairs for seniors Community Local News 

Damian’s Ladder: Low and No-Cost Home Repairs for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities

slvpost.com
Founded in 2023, Damian’s 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 free or low-cost home repairs and modifications, the organization helps residents live safely and comfortably in their homes for as long as possible. Established in memory of Damian Lanctot (1983–2022), a compassionate… Read More
The Power of Small movie Community Film Local News 

Ben Lomond Film Screening Aims to Inspire Kindness

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
clampers at junction park Boulder Creek Community Local News Parks 

Clampers Install New Safety Fence at Junction Park

slvpost.com, ,
Members of E. Clampus Vitus Branciforte Chapter 1797 helped out at Junction Park in Boulder Creek this past winter by putting up a safety fence. “Your efforts in enhancing safety and assisting our community are truly appreciated,” Boulder Creek Recreation and Parks District said in a statement. “It’s wonderful to see such dedication to improving our shared spaces. Thank you… Read More
april 5 hands off protest santa cruz Community Local News Politics 

April 5 “Hands Off!” Protest Draws Thousands in Santa Cruz

slvpost.com
On April 5, 2025, a large crowd gathered at the Santa Cruz County Courthouse for the “Hands Off!” protest, part of a nationwide series of demonstrations organized in response to Trump administration policies. The event drew attendees from across the county, filling the courthouse lawn and surrounding spaces. The Santa Cruz event was one of over 1,000 protests held across… Read More
Food church Boulder Creek Community Local News Valley People 

Food to the People: Free Food Church Boulder Creek and Zayante

slvpost.com
By Julie Horner  Beneath a pop-up canopy on a bright Boulder Creek Friday afternoon, Mo Moscoe and his team, Steve Maurer and Steven Shabry, busily attend to a colorful display of fresh produce and packaged foodstuffs that have been gleaned from the Grey Bears Chanticleer Avenue pantry. Friends and neighbors stuff boxes and bags with bunches of produce, leafy greens,… Read More