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September 11, 2025

July San Lorenzo Valley & Scotts Valley Meal and Food Programs

Tuesdays, noon. Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, across from Rite-Aid, 335-6900. “Free Lunch Tuesday.”Tuesdays through Saturdays (also fourth Mondays). Valley Churches United, Food Pantry and Food Distribution programs. Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (closed Saturday July 4). First and third Fridays 9 to 11 a.m. are for seniors only. USDA Distribution on fourth Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. For SLV, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon residents. Ben Lomond, corner of Highway 9 across from Ben Lomond Market, 336-8258.Wednesdays, 12 to 2 p.m. San Agustin Catholic Church, 257 Glenwood Dr., Scotts Valley (next to the fire station), 438-3633. Food Distribution.Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. St. John’s Catholic Church, down from Rite-Aid, Highway 9 and Russell, Felton. 335-4657. “Thursday Lunch.”Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mountain Community Resources, 6134 Highway 9, across from Rite-Aid, Felton. 335-6600. Food Distribution.Thursdays, 5 to 6:30 p.m., St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. 438-4360. Food Distribution.Fridays, 5 to 6 p.m. GateWay Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. 438-0646. "Frfidays at Five" food distribution.Sunday, July 26, 2 p.m. SS Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 9980 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, north of town, 336-2228. Dinner. Meals on Wheels, hot meals at dining centers in Ben Lomond (Monday through Friday) and Scotts Valley (Wednesday). Meals delivered (if eligible). Reservation required, $2.50 requested donation, for age 60+ (limited exceptions). www.communitybridges.org/meals (464-3180)Grey Bears Brown Bag Program, weekly bag of produce to be picked up in Ben Lomond, Felton, or Scotts Valley. Delivery available for homebound seniors. $30 annual membership fee, for age 55+. www.greybears.org (479-1055). Except as noted, all programs are free of charge -- Schedules are subject to change. Contact: [email protected]

Have a stress-less holiday season

If I said stress-free holidays are possible, would you believe me? In reality, “stress-less” is achievable, and more honest.

The Mountain Gardener: Use cover crops to improve soil, prevent erosion

Every drop of rain that hits bare soil is destructive. More than 3,000 years ago the Chinese knew how to protect their soil from erosion and increase fertility by planting cover crops. Early Nile Valley inhabitants 3,500 years ago also practiced this method of agriculture as did first century Romans. Lupines were planted in poor soil when no animal manure was to be had. I learned this and also how to protect and improve my soil from Orin Martin, manager of the Alan Chadwick Garden at a cover crop workshop recently on the University of California, Santa Cruz campus.

News Briefs | Published Oct. 11, 2024

News Briefs
Community invited to Celtic Sunday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Ben Lomond will host a Celtic Sunday celebrating Scottish heritage and Celtic spirituality on Oct. 13.  The event begins at 10am with a special worship service featuring bagpiping, traditional Irish hymns...

Scotts Valley Veterinary Clinic marks 65 years of healthcare

Dr. Emily Miller is not your typical doctor. She treats ear and skin infections, illnesses and diseases, but you won’t find her at any local hospital. The owner of Scotts Valley Veterinary Clinic (SVVC), Miller and her team are celebrating 65 years of being in...

San Lorenzo Valley gains high-tech fire safety trailer for students

fire safety trailer
Students in the San Lorenzo Valley (SLV) have firsthand knowledge of the devastation fire can leave behind. Fire safety and fire prevention in their community, now more than ever, are a top priority. Thanks to a federal grant, the community has access to specialized education...

Planting Bulbs in The Santa Cruz Mountains

There’s not a year that goes by that I don’t plant some new bulbs in the fall. I may battle squirrels, deer and shade but come spring it’ll all be worth it.  Daffodils and narcissus are safe but what would spring be without all the other gorgeous bulbs to welcome in the season?

Datebook

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Santa Cruz Trains: Big Trees Station, two resorts for the price of one stop

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is quite a mouthful of a name. Once, it was simply Big Trees.

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Scotts Valley police arrest 8 for DUI during late summer enforcement

Scotts Valley Police Department arrested eight drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) during a nearly three-week period through Labor Day weekend. The enforcement...