Donation drive benefits SLVHS Grad Night
San Lorenzo Valley High School’s Class of 2025 Grad Night is hosting a donation drive on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20, from 9am-3pm at the SLVHS parking lot.
Residents can bring donation items and help raise money to support a safe and sober grad for the Class of 2025.
Accepted items include: clothing, linens, shoes, boots, purses, jewelry, household items (i.e. dishes, glassware, utensils, lamps and small appliances), books, textbooks, CDs, videos, DVDs, games, sporting goods, computers, computer software and equipment, and electronics (i.e. TVs, radios, stereos and phones).
SLV Museum hosts membership meeting
San Lorenzo Valley Museum will be hosting its Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 11:30am-3pm at the Grace Episcopal Gallery in Boulder Creek.
There will be a program at 12:30pm to present their annual report and give special recognition to retiring Fifth District Supervisor Bruce McPherson for his service to the community.
The museum will also commemorate the placement of the Grace Episcopal Gallery on the National Register of Historic Places by unveiling its new Historic Marker signage that has been made possible by a grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
This event will feature live music by Hillbilly Jazz and a barbecue. Eventbrite tickets are required for non-members. For more information, call 831-338-8382 or visit slvmuseum.org.
Invasive beetle detected in Felton area
Santa Cruz County Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the University of California Cooperative Extension, is monitoring a confirmed infestation of the non-native invasive shothole borer beetle (ISHB) near Zayante Creek, south of Graham Hill Road.
California Department of Food and Agriculture confirmed the infestation after a local resident reported damage to trees while hiking. These small beetles can severely damage or kill various host trees, with recent sightings also reported in the Coyote Creek area of San Jose.
To assess the situation, officials are conducting surveys in the affected area. Although eradication is challenging, residents can assist by inspecting their trees for signs of infestation, such as perfectly round holes, wet staining, gumming and frass.
For assistance, property owners are encouraged to call the Santa Cruz County Department of Agriculture at 831-763-8080. Additional resources are available at ISHB.org.
