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October 27, 2025

Light up the valley contest to be judged

Judging for the annual Light up the Valley decorating contest will take place Wednesday, Dec. 19, and Thursday, Dec. 20, in the San Lorenzo Valley, so entries must be submitted before those dates to be judged.

Nonprofit honors volunteers

Valley Churches United Missions had its 18th annual Angels of the Year awards dinner Dec. 6 to honor those whose contributions and support have helped VCUM’s programs in 2012.

Marilyn A. Izor June 17, 1926 — Nov. 10, 2012

A memorial fund has been set up for Marilyn Izor, a Poway resident with strong ties to Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center, who died Nov. 10 after a brief illness.

McGuffick, Sargent united in marriage

Marlee McGuffick and Nathan Sargent, who met at San Lorenzo Valley Middle School, were married Sept. 30 at Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton.

Science lab dedicated at Bonny Doon Elementary

About 50 parents, students, school officials and community members gathered at Bonny Doon Elementary School on Dec. 6 for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the school’s new science classroom.

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Children’s store celebrates grand opening

Trio strikes chord in Boulder Creek

Aficionados of rare and unique musical instruments need no longer go farther than Boulder Creek to find their treasures, as a trio of lifelong friends and musicians have teamed up to open Boulder Creek Music.

Church rings in 25 years of service

An antique bell, cast by a blacksmith in 1901, hangs in the bell tower high above St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Scotts Valley. But the bell is far older than the church, which celebrated its 25th anniversary Nov. 3.  

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