Santa Cruz County Friday Night Live (FNL) Youth in Action Summit (YAS) Virtual Event and Summer Internship
Santa Cruz County Friday Night Live (FNL) invites all youth entering grades 6-12 to join us at our Youth In Action Summit of 2020; a FREE, interactive networking and skill building event led by the youth of Friday Night Live. This two-day virtual event will take place on the Zoom platform on Tuesday July 21st and 22nd from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Space is limited, and registration is required. https://forms.gle/4Wa9yrJ8LLyLWr39A.
Winter rules for houseplants
I have a pet maranta. It doesn’t have legs or a mouth but it can say “good night.” When it’s dark this common houseplant closes its leaves, unfolding them the next day with the light. Because it’s easy to grow, my prayer plant, the common name, is one of my favorites. Doesn’t hurt that the foliage is an absolute stunner with vivid red veins over a two-tone green background.
Checking your blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, occurs when blood moves through our blood vessels at a greater than normal pressure, putting a strain on our heart. High blood pressure usually takes many years to develop and is said to affect 1 out of 3 adult Americans. It is easily detected and usually easily treated.
New yoga center opens in Ben Lomond
Dr. Juko Holiday, a yoga teacher and mental-health practitioner, opened Ease Mountain Yoga and Wellness as a co-op, in Ben Lomond. “Ease Mountain Yoga is different in that it is not 'owned' by me or anyone else,” said Holiday, “We’re a co-op operated by a group of highly passionate teachers who share the studio space and support each other to provide yoga to everyone, regardless of age or ability.”
Scotts Valley doubles duo takes second
The Scotts Valley High School doubles team of senior Nicole LaPorte and sophomore Desi Rakela took second in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League after making a surprise push into the finals.
The Mountain Gardener: The Best Dogwoods and How to Grow Them
There’s nothing like learning about trees from someone who has discovered for themselves what makes a winner and how to grow it.
Datebook (Jan. 2, 2015)
- Submit Datebook items to [email protected] or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed.
Your Health: When to use either hot or cold therapy
A common question that I am asked in my urgent care practice is when to apply either hot or cold packs to treat injuries and pain.
Drainage improvement project on Highway 236 begins next week
The installation and replacement of new drainage pipes on Highway 236, from Boulder Brook Drive to Chipmunk Hollow Road in Boulder Creek, will begin...