VCUM
Enjoy the food, wine and brews at the gala to be held on Sunday, August 9, 1-5 p.m. at Roaring Camp’s Bret Harte Hall in Felton. The event sponsor is Valley Churches United Mission. There will be 25 restaurants, 10 wineries and 4 breweries represented.“Valley Churches United Missions’ first large scale public event promises to be a sell out, which will ensures that ‘Tasting Under The Redwoods’ becomes a signature annual event for the non-profit organization,” said Nancy Lambing who has been volunteering for 9 years at VCUM.VCUM hopes to sell 350 tickets. The tickets cost $4 and they are being offered to people aged 21 and over. There will also be a silent auction. All proceeds will support VCUM.In addition to the tasting, “KSCO’s Rosemary Chalmers will be among several celebrity servers,” said Lambing.For more information, contact David Mills, Valley Churches Executive Director at (831)336-8258 ex. 229.
The Mountain Gardener: April: For everything there is a season
Seems like just about everything is in bloom. Sure, there are many plants and trees whose season is still a ways off, but the flowers of early spring really get our attention.
The Mountain Gardener: Screen your neighbor with Low Water Use Plants
We all enjoy privacy around our homes. Even if you’re best friends with your neighbor you don’t always want to wave at them each morning in your robe.
New Faces (March 6, 2015)
Everett Kekoa McCutchen, a 6-pound 14-ounce boy, was born to Emily Marla and Brian Anthony McCutchen of Scotts Valley at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz. He was born at 12:02 p.m. on March 1, 2015.
Scotts Valley’s Vine Hill pinot thrives
Vine Hill Winery is home to some of the top-notch pinot noir that the Santa Cruz region has to offer. Located off Jarvis Road, the Vine Hill area has been producing outstanding grapes for more than a century. Recently, this local Scotts Valley gem has been getting excellent press in top-rated wine magazines — and for good reason.
First Santa Cruz Maker Faire seeking vendors
The first annual Santa Cruz Mini Maker Faire will be hosted on Saturday, April 16th, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Gateway School, 126 Eucalyptus Ave., Santa Cruz. The aim of Maker Faire is to entertain, inform, connect and grow this community. The call for Makers, Artists, Performers, and Crafters is open now through March 15. Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers. They are of all ages and backgrounds. Any groups or individuals interested in presenting their project, activity, or performance in this event should complete the application at makerfairesantacruz.com/makers.
Water smart plants
All this talk about “drought tolerant” plants or “water smart” plants is misleading in some ways. What really matters for the success of a plant in your garden is that they are climate smart. You can call the new California garden climate tolerant or climate adapted but it all comes down to the same thing. The plants you choose to grow in your garden should be able to naturally tolerate periods of lower than average water. This doesn’t mean no water during extremely long dry periods. No plant can live without water.
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...