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Damians Ladder hosts fundraiser for home repairs Damians Ladder, a nonprofit organization that assists seniors and the disabled in Santa Cruz County in making small home repairs, is presenting a “Fix It Handyman Fundraiser” from 5-8pm Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Moose Lodge, 2470 El...

Veterans Day Dinner set for Monday at Scopazzi’s  San Lorenzo Valley Museum is again hosting its annual Veterans Day Dinner on Monday, Nov. 11, from 5:30-9pm at Scopazzi’s Restaurant and Lounge, 13300 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek. The program will begin at 6:15pm and dinner...

Santa’s Shelves Craft Faire returns this weekend The Felton Fire Auxiliary will host the annual Santa’s Shelves Craft Faire, a beloved community tradition that has been bringing holiday joy to Felton since 1978. This cherished event will be held Saturday, Nov. 23, 9am-4pm, and Sunday, Nov....

San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) Board of Directors recently announced it has approved a contract for John Kunkel to be interim general manager. Kunkel has extensive experience in local government. A former chief of police, he has served as city manager in several communities....

The air in Ben Lomond will soon be filled with warmth and holiday spirit as the mountain community comes together for a brand-new tradition: an annual Holiday Tree Lighting Party. On Sunday, Dec. 1, from 4-7pm, the Ben Lomond Fire Department will host this...

As the seasons roll by, Scotts Valley High School’s Drama Department moves into its fall play zone with a show called “Leading Ladies,” which opens this weekend. Set in the 1950s, “Leading Ladies” focuses on two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, who find their...

They didn’t exactly have a choice in the matter, but when it came down to updating their secondary residence policy, Scotts Valley City Council opted to allow larger accessory dwelling units (ADUs) than required to incentivize building these further away from the property line...

23rd Environmental Town Hall returns with Assemblymember Pellerin  The 23rd Environmental Town Hall, presented by the Valley Women’s Club Environmental Committee, is set to return on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 1-3pm at Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton. Assemblymember Gail Pellerin will return, bringing...

5th annual Holiday Lights brings sparkle to fairgrounds The fifth annual Holiday Lights event has returned to the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, and it’s bigger and brighter than ever. It features light displays including a 30-foot sea serpent, huge rooster, lighted tractors with turning wheels,...

Coming this holiday season, Scotts Valley Performing Arts (SVPA) invites the community to attend the musical production of “A Year with Frog and Toad.” A hit on Broadway, “A Year with Frog and Toad” was nominated for three Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Based on...