Camp Joy Annual Wreath Sale / Holiday Popup

Sunday, November 24 | 11am – 3pm. Outdoors at Camp Joy Gardens, 131 Camp Joy Rd., Boulder Creek. Celebrating the season’s bounty with handmade wreaths, garlic braids, dried flowers, and more grown on the farm. Free. Mindful parking is appreciated. campjoygardens.org Read More
Holidays Local News Weather 

Red Flag Warning Issued for the Santa Cruz Mountains

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Fire Weather Zone 512 Santa Cruz Mountains by the National Weather Service. Critical fire weather conditions are expected as we head into Tuesday morning, July 2 and until 11:00 pm Tuesday night. A combination of high temperatures (up to 99 Tuesday), Northwest wind around 15 mph, and low relative humidity (as low… Read More
Holidays Local News Weather 

Excessive Heat Warning: July 2 Through the Weekend

It’s going to be hot. Santa Cruz County has released a statement asking residents county wide to prepare for an extreme heat wave “lasting from Tuesday, July 2 and into the weekend, with the National Weather Service expecting temperatures in the San Lorenzo Valley and other upper elevations to exceed 100 degrees, with little overnight relief.” A heat advisory has… Read More

Edge of the West Holiday Show

Celebrate holiday festivities with the Edge of the West and their rock n’ roots honkytonk jam band on Saturday, December 23 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. No cover for this intimate evening of live music in the Fireside Lounge! Happy Holidays! Jim Lewin’s Edge of the West plays catchy, quirky originals and outlaw hippie alt-country, Americana & the Grateful Dead.… Read More

Solstice Celebration

Join the Santa Cruz Mountains community to celebrate the return of the light this Solstice, Thursday Dec. 21st from 2-5pm at Viscosity Glass in Boulder Creek. Bring the family and enjoy holiday cheer with live music by a variety of local musicians including Brian Valdivia, Sugar By the Pound, Dirt Rakers duo and more! Make your own solstice crown, enjoy… Read More

Gray Bears Holiday Meal

Get ready for an afternoon of festive fun! Join the Gray Bears Saturday, December 16th for the Grey Bears Holiday Meal at the Civic Auditorium, from 11 am to 2 pm. Indulge in delicious food, excellent company, Bingo, and live entertainment.  Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Reserve your spot today at greybears.org. Read More
Holidays Local News Valley People 

San Lorenzo Valley Cookie Project Delivers a Little Joy

Holiday cookie baking project brings joy to those in need. Ryan Okrant and Valley Churches team up to deliver care packages in the Santa Cruz Mountains. By Ryan Okrant My mother and her friends began the original Cookie Project in the late 80s in conjunction with Valley Churches United (VCU). Volunteers baked all kinds of cookies then gathered together to… Read More

Santa Paws

Hosted by Kitten Cattitude Rescue and held at The Sawmill Restaurant in Boulder Creek Come have your pet’s picture taken with Santa!  All pets (and humans) are welcome  Please have dogs on leash/harness and kitties & smaller animals in carrier Photo Prices: (% goes to KCR) *Digital copy only (1 photo) – $5 (emailed to you; great for making online… Read More

Lompico Park Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade

Sunday, December 10 | 3 pm – 5 pm. Lompico Park, 10734 Lompico Rd, Felton. Bring a special ornament to hang on the tree. Free hot cocoa and treats. Tree lighting at 4, parade begins at 4:30. Decorate your special car, truck or motorcycle for the parade. The route will go up each side of the canyon. Be festive, drive… Read More