Alongside Mount Hermon Road near its junction with Graham Hill Road in Felton, it is immediately apparent that there is a large meadow to the west, a meadow often frequented by horses.

With Thanksgiving and the holidays right around the corner, that means it is once again all hands on deck at Valley Churches United Missions’ Ben Lomond headquarters, as volunteers work to acquire, sort, and distribute food, supplies, and other assistance to local residents in need.

Last week, approximately 33 students at Boulder Creek Elementary School were able to have access to dental care, as Dientes Community Dental Care’s Outreach Program began its tour through four San Lorenzo Valley schools.