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As the calendar careens toward the holidays in the San Lorenzo Valley, those looking to rid themselves of impending cabin fever have plenty of options for family fun, entertainment and a little exercise to boot. From Boulder Creek to Felton, the holiday spirit is...

Snow may not fall very frequently in the San Lorenzo Valley, but magic certainly will this season at Park Hall as Mountain Community Theater’s holiday production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” transforms Shakespeare’s classic into something fresh and festive for the holidays. As four young...

Boulder Creek Odd Fellow Lodge #152 I.O.O.F. has announced an upcoming online silent auction featuring 11 captivating paintings by local artist Margot Slowik. The event offers art enthusiasts and community members a unique opportunity to acquire original works from one of Boulder Creek’s beloved...

Debbie Muth, president of the Scotts Valley Historical Society, is someone who can’t get enough of learning about, and sharing, stories of days gone by. Just last week, for example, she hopped on a webinar with UCSC professor Dr. Marin Rizzo-Smith to consider the subject...

Ben Lomond resident Rick Moran, 74, served on a U.S. Navy “fast attack” submarine in the Gulf of Tonkin. No, not during the “Incident” that caused America to become more ensnared in combat in Vietnam and the surrounding region in the middle of last...

The County of Santa Cruz recently announced its designation as a Clean California Community, a recognition that highlights local efforts to reduce litter, beautify public spaces and inspire community pride. Through this designation, Santa Cruz County will continue its commitment to cleaner streets, healthier neighborhoods...

Scotts Valley/San Lorenzo Valley Competitive Soccer Club teams recently had an outstanding weekend on the field, bringing home multiple championships from two major Halloween tournaments—the Fremont Kick-or-Treat and the Morgan Hill Thriller. Teams from across the region competed in these spirited events, many in full...

There’s a special kind of magic stirring at San Lorenzo Valley Middle School this fall; one filled with feathers, laughter and lessons about what it means to be different. Beginning Nov. 14, the SLV Theater Department will proudly present “HONK! JR.,” a contemporary, musical...

The 40th Annual Mountain Affair was a resounding success, raising $28,500 to support Mountain Community Resources (MCR), the San Lorenzo Valley’s local family resource center founded by the community in 1982. Hosted on Oct. 24 at the Highlands Park Senior and Community Center, the sold-out...

With their bubbly personalities and bright clothing, you might not immediately peg the Fillhardts as Halloween people. But last month, the residents of Scotts Valley’s classic suburban Skypark subdivision—dad Nathan, 41, mom Jodie, 39, and daughter Elizabeth, 9—outdid all their neighbors when it came to...