In a town of many charitable organizations, there is another benevolent organization in ScottsValley that some of us may not have heard about.

The League of Women Voters of Santa Cruz County invites the public to celebrate the 96th anniversary of the LWV at its annual luncheon on Sunday, February 21, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Seacliff Inn in Aptos. Keynote speaker, Assembly Member Mark Stone, will speak about how recent legislative reforms in Sacramento have shifted conventional political wisdom and power bases in dramatic and unpredictable ways.

On February 9, the Ninth Annual Scotts Valley Idol contest that began on January 9, 2016 ended. Malone's Bar and Grille was packed with patrons who came from near and far to witness the karaoke competition.

The Scotts Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors honored Captain John J. Crivello with a proclamation recognizing his 35 years of dedicated and exceptional service to the SVFPD, the Fire Service and the Community.

San Lorenzo Valley Athletic Boosters is a group of dedicated enthusiasts of SLVHigh School sports that donates time and resources to help guide the financial subsidizing of sports programs at San LorenzoValleyHigh School.

Santa Cruz County Law Enforcement Torch Runners and Special Olympics Northern California are seeking plungers for the 2016 Santa Cruz Polar Plunge which will be held on February 27, 2016 at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.