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TOMORROW – SLV Museum Opening Reception for Bear With Us

February 14, 2015 By in Community, events, History, residents, town pride Tags: , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

2015-02 SLVM Bear With UsWhat: Opening Reception for the museums new exhibit Bear With Us

When: Sunday, February 15th, 2015 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Where: San Lorenzo Valley Museum

12547 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8382

In the late 1700s, the San Francisco peninsula was a wilderness, and home to large numbers of grizzlies. The abundance of food was shared between the hierarchy of wildlife and the native peoples; there was plenty for all. In just a few decades, this would change.

Confrontations between man and bear often resulted in death or serious injury. By the late-1800s there were few grizzlies left here and by 1900, grizzlies, once prolific, had been hunted to extinction.

This exhibition tells the stories of bear encounters, both grizzlies and black bears, in the Santa Cruz area from the late 1700s to the present day and reminds us that often our intolerance can lead to an unrecoverable and regrettable loss.

The exhibition includes hands-on activities for young visitors and interactive elements to engage visitors of all ages.

Exhibition Sponsored by: The Robinson Family, Travis Tree Professionals, A Team Tree Service, Christianson Tree Experts Co., Pacific Mountain Tree Service, Big Creek Lumber, Jeff Hill and Sons. Thanks to Bay Photo for their support in the printing of the exhibition panels.

Opening Reception Sponsored by: Big Basin Vineyards and New Leaf Community Market, Boulder Creek.

Artwork By Santa Cruz Artist Connie Williams

http://www.slvmuseum.com

Calendar 2/2015

February 4, 2015 By in Boulder Creek Insider, Community, events, News, parks, rec center Tags: , , , , , , , Leave a comment

2015-02 Calendarhttp://www.lochdog.com/onthestreet/

Meetings & Evenings happening in Boulder Creek during the month of February

Wednesday 2/4/2015 from 9:00am, 1st Wednesday of every month
What: SLV Water District – Finance Committee Meeting
Where: Operations Building, 13057 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Agenda: http://slvwd.com/agendas/OTHER/2015/Finance%20Committee%202-4-15.pdf

Wednesday 2/4/2015 from 5:30pm – 8:00pm
What: SLV Water District – Meet & Greet with Your New Board & District Manager
Where: Oak Tree Ristorante, 5447 Highway 9, Felton, CA 95018
Invite: http://slvwd.com/admin/YOU%20ARE%20INVITED.pdf

Wednesday 2/4/2015 from 6:00pm, 1st Wednesday of every month
What: Boulder Creek Business Association General Meeting
Where: IOOF Oddfellows Hall, Upstairs, 13119 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Note: Board elections is this month.
http://bcba.net/membership-information/#upcoming_meetings

Wednesday 2/4/2015 starting at 7:00pm, 1st Wednesday of every month
What: BC Recreation & Park District – Regular Meeting
Where: 13333 Middleton Avenue, Annex Room, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Agenda: http://media.wix.com/ugd/ede4c2_4e5764de2f2b452488a7ac0a195bb11a.pdf
http://www.bcrpd.org/#!meetings/c11m6

Thursday 2/5/2015 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm, 1st Thursday of every month
What: SLV Museum Board Meeting
Where: SLV Museum, 12547 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
http://www.slvmuseum.com/calendar.html

Thursday 2/5/2015 from 7:30pm – 9:30pm, 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month
What: SLV Water District – Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Where: Operations Building, 13057 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Agenda: http://slvwd.com/agendas/Full/2015/2-05-2015/2-05-2015.htm

Tuesday 2/10/2015 from 10:00am – 11:00am, 2nd Thursday of every month
What: SLV Water District – Environmental Committee Meeting
Where: BC Community Church, 13090 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
http://slvwd.com

Sunday 2/15/2015 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm
What: SLV Museum – new exhibit “Bear With Us” opening Reception
Where: SLV Museum, 12547 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
http://www.slvmuseum.com

Wednesday 2/18/2015 from 9:00am – 10:00am, 3rd Wednesday of every month
What: SLV Water District – Finance Committee Meeting
Where: BC Community Church, 13090 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
http://slvwd.com

Thursday 2/19/2015 from 7:30pm – 9:30pm, 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month
What: SLV Water District – Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Where: Operations Building, 13057 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Agenda: not yet available, check their website closer to the date of the meeting
http://slvwd.com

 

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Evenings happening in Big Basin during the month of February

Saturday 2/7/2015 at 2:30pm
What: Redwood Loop Walk
Where: meet at Big Basin Headquarters, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8860
http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/5935

Sunday 2/8/2015 at 10:00am
What: The Road Less Traveled – A Dog-Friendly Walk
Where: meet at Big Basin Headquarters, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8860
http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/5883

Sunday 2/8/2015 at 12:00noon
What: Discover Big Basin Redwoods with naturalist Barry Grimm
Where: meet at Big Basin Headquarters, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8860
http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/5936

Sunday 2/8/2015 at 1:00pm
What: Nature Wander at Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center
Where: Rancho del Oso Nature Center, 3600 Highway 1, Davenport, CA 95017
(831) 338-8860
http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/5958

Sunday 2/8/2015 at 2:00pm
What: Mushroom Hunt!
Where: meet at Big Basin Headquarters, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8860
http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/5937

Saturday 2/14/2015 at 9:00am
What: Volunteer with the Trail Crew
Where: meet at Big Basin Headquarters, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8860
http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/5939

Saturday 2/14/2015 at 10:00am
What: SP Hike to Buzzard’s Roost
Where: meet at Big Basin Headquarters, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8860
http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/5940

Saturday 2/14/2015 at 10:00am
What: Wildflower Hike at Rancho del Oso Nature & History Center
Where: starts at the Yellow gate located across the street from Waddell Beach
(831) 338-8860
http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/5957

Saturday 2/14/2015 at 11:30am
What: Romance in the Redwoods
Where: meet at Big Basin Headquarters, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8860
http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/5628

Saturday 2/14/2015 at 12:00noon
What: Discover Big Basin Redwoods with naturalist Barry Grimm
Where: meet at Big Basin Headquarters, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8860
http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/5936

Sunday 2/15/2015 at 9:30am
What: SP Berry Creek Falls Hike
Where: meet at Big Basin Headquarters, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8860
http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/5941

Sunday 2/15/2015 at 12:00noon
What: Discover Big Basin Redwoods with naturalist Barry Grimm
Where: meet at Big Basin Headquarters, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8860
http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/5936

Sunday 2/15/2015 at 2:00pm
What: Mushroom Hunt!
Where: meet at Big Basin Headquarters, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8860
http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/5937

Saturday 2/21/2015 at 11:00am
What: Redwood Loop Walk
Where: meet at Big Basin Headquarters, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8860
http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/5935

Saturday 2/21/2015 at 10:00am
What: Hike to Ocean View Summit
Where: meet at Big Basin Headquarters, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8860
http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/5942

Saturday 2/21/2015 at 10:00am
What: Winter Wildflower Walk!
Where: meet at Big Basin Headquarters, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8860
http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/5943

Sunday 2/22/2015 at 10:00am
What: Winter Wildflower Walk!
Where: meet at Big Basin Headquarters, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8860
http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/5943

Sunday 2/22/2015 at 10:30am
What: The Road Less Traveled – A Dog-Friendly Walk
Where: meet at Big Basin Headquarters, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8860
http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/5883

Sunday 2/22/2015 at 12:00noon and 2:00pm
What: Redwood Loop Walk
Where: meet at Big Basin Headquarters, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8860
http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/5935

Sunday 2/28/2015 at 12:00noon
What: Discover Big Basin Redwoods with naturalist Barry Grimm
Where: meet at Big Basin Headquarters, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8860
http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/5936

Saturday 2/28/2015 at 1:00pm
What: Redwood Loop Walk
Where: meet at Big Basin Headquarters, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8860
http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/5935

If there is a public event going on in Boulder Creek during February that is not listed, please comment below and we will update the list as soon as we can. Thanks for making this such a wonderful and active community.

Community Night to benefit SLV Museum at BC Pizza & Pub

January 23, 2015 By in Community, events, History, residents, town pride Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

2015-01-26_Community_Night_Flyer_webWhat: Community Night & Short Historical Talk

To benefit the San Lorenzo Valley Museum & it’s Programs

When: Monday, January 26 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm

6:30pm – 7:00pm “History of the Dolan Theater Site” by Lisa Robinson

Where: Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub

13200 B Central Avenue, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-2141

Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub is sponsoring a Community Night to benefit the San Lorenzo Valley Museum and their programs this Monday from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. There will be a short historical talk by SLV Historical Society President Lisa Robinson from 6:30pm – 7:00pm titled “History of the Dolan Theater Site”. The talk will cover the history of the building from its origins as the Cunningham Store, then the Doughterty Middleton Store, and up to the present. After the talk Lisa will be taking questions about the building and other buildings in the area.

20% of all sales goes to the museum and their programs. So come on out, support our local museum, have great food, learn some history, and enjoy a wonderful night out.

http://www.slvmuseum.com

 

IN MEMORIAM: Emily Ann Cress

January 22, 2015 By in Community, News, Obituary Tags: , , , , , Leave a comment
Used with permission of the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, Copyrighted image, all rights reserved.

Used with permission of the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, Copyrighted image, all rights reserved.

Emily Ann Cress
August 1, 1928 – January 17, 2015

Obituary

Boulder Creek and the Santa Cruz community have lost one of their finest. Emily Ann Cress passed away peacefully in Santa Cruz at the age of 86. She was born in Santa Cruz to Abraham Locatelli and Margherita Zanardi who were Italian immigrants. She was raised in Boulder Creek and remained a resident her entire life.

Emily graduated from Boulder Creek High School and attended Smith’s School of Business in Santa Cruz. She was a tireless worker and for over seventy-two years was the face that everyone knew at Johnnie’s Super Market. It is an amazing and remarkable truth that Emily worked almost every day at one place since the age of fourteen. Her dedication was unprecedented, and anybody who ever lived or worked in Boulder Creek probably knew of Emily.

Described by many as Boulder Creek’s unofficial historian, Emily remained actively involved in her community throughout her entire life. Over the years her club affiliations included the Lyons Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the Fire Department, the Boulder Creek Golf Club, the Boulder Creek Museum, and the Italian Catholic Federation of Santa Cruz. Emily was also a member of the Marconi Club and enjoyed the club’s many bus trips to various places and the fellowship of friends. She never forgot Boulder Creek High School and every year joined with some of her classmates to celebrate their lifelong connections. She loved the company of family and friends and always remembered a face.

Beginning in 1888 there has been a handful of people responsible for collecting and reporting the annual rainfall data for Boulder Creek. Emily continued this work over fifteen years ago for her late husband George “Hoot” Cress. It has benefited the community of Boulder Creek for over a century.

Emily always enjoyed a good meal, especially at Scopazzi’s in Boulder Creek. She was a wonderful cook and always generous in her gifts of food. She was an avid sports fan and in her younger years enjoyed playing golf and swimming. She also enjoyed her yard which was always maintained meticulously.

Emily is survived by her brother Andrew J. Locatelli; sister-in-law Lois A. Locatelli; brother-in-law Charles F. Hughes; nephews James A. Hughes, David A. Hughes, Andrew J. Hughes, Mark J. Locatelli, and Tom R. Locatelli; niece Janet M. Hughes; and extended family and friends who will all miss her genuine and enthusiastic energy for life.

She was preceded in death by her parents Abraham Locatelli and Margherita Zanardi; her loving husband George Loughmiller “Hoot” Cress; and her sister Marie Locatelli Hughes.

Recitation of the Rosary and the Mass of the Resurrection for Emily Ann Cress will both be held in Boulder Creek. The rosary will be at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 7 p.m. Friends may pay their respects at a viewing to be held at the church on Sunday evening beginning at 5 p.m. The mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Monday, January 26, 2015 beginning at 10 a.m. The committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Santa Cruz. A reception to celebrate Emily will follow at Scopazzi’s Italian Restaurant in Boulder Creek. It will start at 1:30 p.m., and all friends and family are welcome and encouraged to attend. Any kind acts of charity can be made in Emily’s memory to the Boulder Creek Historical Society.

Emily Ann Cress was one-of-a-kind. We were blessed to have her in our lives for 86 years. She will be missed by family and friends although her spirit will always be present and will remain a part of the Boulder Creek community forever.

http://pacificgardenschapel.com/tribute/details/1292/Emily_Ann_Cress/obituary.html

IN MEMORIAM: Jack Kuehl

January 21, 2015 By in Community, News, Obituary Tags: , , Leave a comment

2015-01 Jack KuehlJanuary 18th Boulder Creek Fire Department lost one of our long time members. Fire Commissioner Jack Kuehl passed away at his home surrounded by family. Commissioner Kuehl first joined the fire department in the 1960’s and has remained a part of our family since then. Below is the obituary provided by his son, former BCFD Lieutenant Steve Kuehl.

Obituary

Jack Douglas Kuehl passed away January 18th at his residence in Boulder Creek after his year long battle with cancer at the age of 80. His wife Renee was at his side.

Born in Flint, Michigan, Jack graduated from high school in Illinois and then attended Michigan State. He moved to California in 1960 and shortly thereafter started his lifelong career of building homes. First in Aptos, then in Boulder Creek Jack established his family home in Santa Cruz County. One of his largest building projects was working with Mr. Culligan to construct the original 100 condominiums at the Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club in 1967. His current home of Meadowood was built in 1973 where five family generations have since resided.

Jack joined the Boulder Creek Fire Department in the 1960s as a firefighter for several years, later returning as fire commissioner in 1991 where he maintained this ranking until the week of his passing.

Jack is survived by his wife of 50 years, Renee, children Diane Ruby of Chico, David Philleo of Scotts Valley, Jerryne King of Scotts Valley, John Kuehl of Monterey and Steve Kuehl of Boulder Creek. He has three sisters, Phyllis Starkey in Florida, Marsha Velders in Illinois and Karen Barworth in Colorado. He also has nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Jack requested that any donations in his memory be made to the Boulder Creek Fire Department or Hospice of Santa Cruz County. At Jack’s request no services are being planned. If anyone has any remembrances Renee has asked for those people to please contact her.

Calendar 1/2015

January 5, 2015 By in Boulder Creek Insider, Community, events, rec center Tags: , , , , , , Leave a comment

New_YearIs one of your New Years resolutions to be more active in the community? Well Boulder Creek Insider is here to help. This year we are trying something new, at the beginning of each month we are going to post all the events and meetings that we know of, to make it easier for you to be able to plan for them and attend. Below is what we have currently for January, all events listed are open to the public. So start off the year right and get involved in our wonderful community.

Christmas Tree Recycling now through Friday 1/16/2015
http://bcfd.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2015-Xmas-Tree-Handbill-Portrait.pdf

Monday 1/5/2015 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
What: SLV Water District Special Meeting
Where: Operations Building, 13057 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Agenda: http://slvwd.com/agendas/OTHER/2015/BoD%20SPEC%20MEETING%201.5.15.pdf
http://slvwd.com/calendar.html

Wednesday 1/7/2015 from 6:00pm, 1st Wednesday of every month
What: Boulder Creek Business Association General Meeting
Where: IOOF Oddfellows Hall, Upstairs, 13119 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Note: Board elections are coming up in February, see website for additional information.
http://bcba.net/membership-information/#upcoming_meetings

Wednesday 1/7/2015 from 7:00pm – 10:30pm, 1st Wednesday of every month
What: Park & Rec Board Meeting
Where: 13333 Middleton Avenue, Annex Room, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-4144
http://www.bcrpd.org/#!calendarofevents/c8gl

Thursday 1/15/2015 from 7:30pm – 9:30pm
What: SLV Water District Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Where: Operations Building, 13057 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Agenda is not available yet, but a press release regarding the new District Manager was released 12/4/2014
http://slvwd.com/press/Press%20Release-New%20District%20Manager.pdf
http://slvwd.com/calendar.html

Monday 1/26/2015 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm
What: Community Night benefiting the SLV Museum
Where: Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub, 13200 B Central Avenue, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-2141
http://www.slvmuseum.com

Correction – Thursday 2/5/2015 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm
What: SLV Museum Board Meeting
Where: SLV Museum, 12547 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8382
http://www.slvmuseum.com/calendar.html

If there is a public event going on in Boulder Creek during January that is not listed, please comment below and we will update the list as soon as we can. Thanks for making this such a wonderful and active community.

SLV Museums New Exhibit “Tinsel, Tunes, & Toots”

December 18, 2014 By in Community, events, History, residents, town pride Tags: , , , , Leave a comment

2014-12-20 SLVM Tinsel Tunes & TootsWhat: Opening Reception for “Tinsel, Tunes, & Toots”

When: Saturday, December 20, 2014 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Museum Holiday Hours are from 12:00noon – 4:00pm
Saturday December 20 – Wednesday December 24, 2014
Saturday December 27 – Wednesday December 31, 2014
Saturday January 3 – Sunday January 4, 2015

Where: San Lorenzo Valley Museum

12547 Highway 9
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8382

San Lorenzo Valley Museum is having their special holiday exhibition a little late this year, but it is still a great one. It is running from Saturday December 20th 2014 thru Sunday January 4th 2015. If you can make it during this busy holiday season you will not be disappointed, the theme is music boxes, trains, and dollhouse miniatures. Opening reception is this Saturday from 2:00pm – 4:00pm and refreshments will be served. Some of the things you will see in the exhibit is a range of holiday music boxes, a miniature holiday scene inside a cello, and antique ornaments. So come on by and enjoy this exhibit while it lasts.

http://www.slvmuseum.com

BC Elementary CLOSED Tomorrow

December 10, 2014 By in Community Tags: , , , , Leave a comment

IMG_8674What: Boulder Creek Elementary School is CLOSED

When: Thursday, December 11th

Dear Families,

Due to further information about the upcoming storm and to protect the safety of students, staff, and families, we have decided to cancel school, as well as the Book Fair, this Thursday, December 11th.

The forecast calls for 8-10 inches of rain and wind gusts of up to 80 miles per hour, and all available forecasts agree that this storm could be the worst we’ve experienced in the last six years. By letting you know in advance, hopefully you will have the time you need to make alternate child care arrangements or plan to take the day off from work, if possible.
We normally do not preemptively call for a school closure, but under these circumstances, we feel it is in the best interests of our entire school community. Please continue to check your email, phone messages and radio (KSCO and KUSP) for updates just in case we need to be closed on Friday as well.

Stay warm and safe!

TODAY Family Dinner Night at BC Pizza and Pub

December 10, 2014 By in Community, events, food, residents, town pride Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

Logo-BCPizza&PubWhat: Family Dinner Night & Trivia

20% of sales goes to BCE Science Department

When: Wednesday, December 10th, from 4:00pm – 9:00pm

Where: Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub

13200 B Central Avenue
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-2141
http://bcpizzapub.com

Today is the night to order pizza and support our Elementary School Science Department. 20% of all sales from 4:00pm – 9:00pm will be donated to BCD Science Department by the ever generous Justin, owner of Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub.

There will also be trivia hosted by BCFN parent and BCE president Tammy Schulz. 4 games of trivia will start at 5:30pm, each game is 30 minutes. As the night goes on the questions will get harder. The trivia is geared toward 5 – 10 year olds with some tougher ones thrown in, and prizes will be awarded.

SLV Museums Christmas Tree Trimming THIS SUNDAY

December 4, 2014 By in Community, events, food, History, residents, town pride Tags: , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

2014-12-07 SLV Christmas TrimmingWhat: 11th Annual Children’s Christmas Tree Trimming

Decorate the Museums Christmas Tree the old fashioned way
Create an ornament to take home
Decorate cookies & more

When: Sunday, December 7th 2014 from 12:00noon – 4:00pm

Where: San Lorenzo Valley Museum

12547 Highway 9
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8382

Price: $5 suggested donation per family

San Lorenzo Valley Museum is having their 11th annual Children’s Christmas Tree Trimming this Sunday from 12noon till 4pm. Come decorate the Christmas tree as a family the old-fashioned way by making ornaments and stringing popcorn and cranberries. You can make an ornament for your tree, decorate cookies, help make a holiday table display, and create your own holiday treasure. Juice and cookies are provided. It should be a wonderful family event to get everyone in the spirit for the holiday. So come out for some old-fashioned family fun.

http://www.slvmuseum.com

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