Tag: Ben Lomond
Plain Talk About Food | A Little Box of Raisins
Reaching for a box of golden raisins for my persimmon puddings in Ben Lomond market the other day, I smiled, remembering the little box...
Plain Talk About Food | Cranberry Sauce: Jellied or Whole?
The one Christmas that stands out in my “memory bank” is the one that I forgot to put my bowl of cranberry sauce that...
Plain Talk About Food | Feeding More Than Just Your Body
“Your own soul is nourished when you are kind; it is destroyed when you are cruel.” —King Solomon
We tend our vegetable gardens by weeding,...
Ben Lomond’s Tree Lighting Party to spark holiday cheer
The air in Ben Lomond will soon be filled with warmth and holiday spirit as the mountain community comes together for a brand-new tradition:...
Mountain Community Theater presents holiday favorite
As Christmas approaches, the San Lorenzo Valley comes alive with celebrations of all kinds. From Santa roaming the neighborhoods in Felton via fire truck...
Ben Lomond author honored with Fresh Start Award
Dyane Harwood, a Ben Lomond-based author, mental health advocate and podcast co-host, has been named one of the 10 recipients of the 2024 Fresh...
Plain Talk About Food | Light a Candle to Help Others
“Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone's life. Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life...
Preschool program expands at Highlands Park Center in Ben Lomond
Community Bridges recently announced that Highlands Park Center in Ben Lomond, one of six sites in its Early Education Division (EED), has expanded its...
Ben Lomond’s colorful past takes center stage in history presentation
On Saturday, Nov. 9, the storied history of Ben Lomond will come to life in an exciting new event at Park Hall Community Center.
The...
Plain Talk About Food | Oh, Them Apples
“Adam did not want the apple for the apple’s sake; he wanted it because it was forbidden.” —Mark Twain
Home for me in the 1940s...
Scotts Valley police promote pedestrian safety this month
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and Scotts Valley Police Department is urging drivers to exercise extra caution to protect pedestrians.
According to the National...
