The Mountain Gardener: How to create atmosphere in the garden
Summer may be winding down, but we still have lots of great outdoor weather to enjoy for several more months. This means more time to spend outdoors in the garden relaxing, entertaining, and cooking on the grill.
Rec district moves into spring mode
Spring has sprung, and along with it the arrival of new spring programs at Boulder Creek Recreation. The spring program guide is online at www.bcrpd.org and includes weekend art class, preschool programs, break dancing, youth basketball, crafts, capoeira, line dance, Jazzercise, qigong, Zumba, yoga, scrapbooking and much more. For information, contact District Manager Hallie Greene at [email protected].
It’s the law: Recent law a boon for vulnerable kids
I had a plain vanilla childhood. Thank goodness. Ours was a middle-class neighborhood with little crime or drama. Even though many families, including my own, went through the anguish of divorce, all the kids I knew had a family to fall back on. That idyll colored my vision of the world.
Let’s go fishin’: Crabs, dabs, perch produce fishing action
Recent rains have put a pulse of water back into local rivers, and our reservoirs are filling up. The ocean continues to bode well for fishing enthusiasts. Sand dab have been on a ravenous bite, crabs are still coming in and perch have been on the bite, as well.
Healthy Living: Smart snacking made easy
Snacking can be one of the most effective ways to rev up your metabolism and slim your waistline.
Scotts Valley boys soccer holds off San Lorenzo Valley
The Scotts Valley Falcons boys soccer team claimed round one of the crosstown rivalry with San Lorenzo Valley, beating the Cougars, 2-1, in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play.
Off Hours: Studio Imperfect
For most of my life, I’ve been passionate about music. Not my own — I barely qualify as a wannabe musician. But I love other people’s music, recorded tunes.
Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...