LAST DAYS – SLV Museums’ Special Smithsonian Exhibit

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The exhibit has been extended for one more day, so if you have not seen it yet catch it before it’s gone. The last days is this Saturday and Sunday from 12:00noon – 4:00pm.

SLV Museum’s exhibit “The Way We Worked”, is a Smithsonian exhibition which have exhibits all over the United States. Our exhibit is from March 9 – April 12 now till April 13, 2014. The Way We Worked, is adapted from the original exhibition developed by the National Archives, explores how work became such a central element in American culture by tracing the many changes that affected the workforce and work environments over the past 150 years. The exhibition draws from the Archives’ rich collections to tell this compelling story. The exhibition invites visitors to hear workers tell their own stories, or view films of various industries. Interactive components convey the experiences of multiple generations of families involved in the same industry. So go see it before it’s gone!

http://www.slvmuseum.com

HAPPENING TODAY: Farmers Market

Logo-FarmersMarketToday is the first farmers market for 2014, from 12:00noon till 4:00pm, yeah! There are lots of new venders, live entertainment, kids activities including face painting, and of course farm fresh produce.

It’s been spring for a few weeks now, but it never feels like spring to me until you go to the Farmers Market. So come enjoy the entertainment, let the kids get some energy out, and bring something home from our local farms. The fresh air will feel great and you’ll be bring spring into your home.

List of some of the Venders:
Camp Joy (organic veggies, fruit, & berries)
Filthy Farmgirl (soap)
Hidden Fortress (coffee)
JCG (organic veggies)
Mountain Mama (handmade clothing)
Phil (the knife sharpner)
Rebbeca’s (goat milk soap)
Wild Tree (gluten free food produce & more)
Wood fired pizza
Zameen Cuisine (food truck)

 

SLV Museum 2014 Essay Contest

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SLV Museum’s upcoming exhibit “The Way We Worked”, is a Smithsonian exhibition which have exhibits all over the United States. The exhibit is from March 9 – April 12, 2014. To help get the community involved, our Museum is also having an essay contest. 5th through 8th graders are asked to identify someone who has worked in the San Lorenzo Valley, meet them, interview them about their work experience in the valley, and write an essay about it. They recommend that a parent, guardian, or teacher accompany the student during the interview. The closing date for entries is April 17, 2014.

Eligibility:
All 5th through 8th grade students of public, private, or charter schools in the Valley, and students who are home schooled. Work should be original and not taken from published or copyrighted materials.

Students:
To enter, print your full name, address, phone number, school name, grade, and your teacher’s name at the top of the first page on the left hand side. There are no length requirements; however your goal should be a minimum of 300 words or one full page. Entries may by typed or hand written. Entries may include supplemental material such as copies of photographs or documents. Entries may be in English or Spanish. Entries will be judged by a panel selected by the Museum.

Student Awards:
There will be two cash awards per grade, Best in Grade $50 and Runner-Up $25.

Teachers:
You may collect your students’ essays and submit them in a batch to the Museum. The closing date for entries is April 26, 2013. The combined entries of each class that submits five entries or greater will also be judged, and the teacher of the class considered to have the highest quality submissions will receive a $50 stipend. Batched entries should be placed in an envelope and marked “2014 Essay Competition.”

Award Celebration:
Winning and participating students, and their teachers, will be recognized at an open celebration in May 2014.

Contact Information:
Office is open Wed-Friday 11am-5pm. Call (831) 338-8382, or email slvhm@cruzio.com for more information.

Spotlight – Up the Creek

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Up the Creek opened their doors in November of last year. They feature local-themed clothing, jewelry, birdhouses, postcards, and beading supplies.

The designs on the clothing are Heather and Marcus Bray’s own concept, they show the beauty and local pride of Boulder Creek. Their line of clothing is meant for locals and tourists alike. It is displayed along both walls of the store and is printed in Boulder Creek keeping with the Bray’s theme of being local. They currently have three designs with more coming soon. Their first design shows our beautiful skyline. The second design shows our creek forest life. The newest design is on their yoga pants, it’s two paddles and the words Boulder Creek California. (see logo above and images below) They also carry Pleasure Point clothing as well, one of their designs is of a female logger and her dog.

The jewelry in the store is made by Heather Bray and is sprinkled throughout the store. She works with glass blown art beads and pendants which are strung on wire or leather cord. There is also faceted stone rings and pendants, as well as Swarovski crystal jewelry. The jewelry is made right there in the store while their 6-month-old dog Bruce keeps her company.

If you want to make your own jewelry the two display cabinets in the middle of the store have jewelry supplies. The supplies include findings, Swarovski crystals, natural stones beads, as well as Pandora style glass beads, and other fun stuff.

To help bring the feeling of the outdoors into their store they also sell birdhouses by Gary Herbert. These birdhouses are all handmade and extremely beautiful, they come in a variety of sizes. The one below is actually a bird feeder and would look beautiful in any yard.

There are also postcards towards the back of the store. These postcards are of photographs taken throughout the Santa Cruz mountains by Heather and Marcus. Next time you need a small gift and want to show some of our local beauty these are perfect.

It is all about being local with a clothing line that the town can call their own, which is also printed in Boulder Creek. Jewelry made by Heather and postcards of Heather and Marcus photography, who have been Boulder Creek residents for 4 years and now proud business owners. The handmade birdhouses by long time Boulder Creek resident Gary Herbert, and jewelry supplies for the local crafter making it a fun and completely Boulder Creek shopping destination. So drop by and check it out, pick up some apparel to show your local pride, or just say high to Bruce who is trying his best to be a good puppy behind the counter. They are open Wednesday – Saturday from 10am till 6pm and Sundays from 11am till 5pm.

For more info or to see it yourself visit them at:
13124 Central Avenue (aka Highway 9), Boulder Creek, CA 95006
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Up-the-Creek-LLC/403978439670620
or call: (831) 419-6708

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TOMORROW: Park & Rec Board Meeting 7pm

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Tomorrow is the Park & Rec Board monthly meeting. The meeting starts at 7pm and is held in the Rec Hall Annex at 13333 Middleton Avenue. The public can speak to the board during the public comments, usually at the beginning of the meeting. The public can also speak on any item on the agenda. So come on by, see what is going on with our Parks, and ask questions!

Agenda for tomorrows board meeting
http://media.wix.com/ugd/ede4c2_b124e72752d348c9bec0fbf0fa0a99f3.pdf

2014 schedule of board meetings
http://www.bcrpd.org/#!bc-board/cpfj

TODAY: Park & Rec Board Meeting 7pm

Boulder Creek Recs and Parks

Today is the first Park & Rec Board meeting of the year. The meeting starts at 7pm and is held in the Rec Hall Annex at 13333 Middleton Avenue. The public can speak to the board during the public comments, usually at the beginning of the meeting. The public can also speak on any item on the agenda. So come on by, see what is going on with our Parks, and ask questions!

Agenda for today’s board meeting

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2014 schedule of board meetings
http://www.bcrpd.org/#!bc-board/cpfj

CANCELED: Winter Solstice Party

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This Saturday from 5pm – 10pm there will be a winter solstice party at the corner of Forest and Pine Street – where the farmers market usually is. There will be live music, firedancing, and old smoky moonshine. What else could mountain folk ask for?

The bands will be Oatmeal Cookie, Bad Acid, and the Planet Shadow Wreckers. Check out their Facebook pages below, and see you at the party.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/OATMEAL-COOKIE/398263500267930
https://www.facebook.com/TheeBadAcid
https://www.facebook.com/acousticshadows

Market HAPPENING NOW!

Small market where the farmers market usually is, happening now until 4pm. There is coffee, jam, and more, come on by!

Organizers of Boulder Creek's 1st Farmers Market

Organizers of Boulder Creek’s 1st Farmers Market

Sgt. Penguins Features The Bad Apple Artist Collective’s THE PENGUIN SHOW

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Sergeant Penguin’s Lively Arts is having a reception this Saturday from 12noon – 5pm in celebration of “The Penguin Show”. Art from the Penguin artists is being shown by “The Bad Apple Artist Collective” from November 30 – December 29.  “The Bad Apple Artist Collective” is an online group of traditional artists from all over the world. Each month a different set of artists are featured. Find out more about them and the artwork being represented by the Penguins at the reception.

Also check out the new stuff in the gallery and their new window display for Christmas. It should be a fun filled afternoon, with lots of art and conversation. They are located between the BC Computer Repair and the San Lorenzo Valley Museum at 12599 Highway 9.

Event hours Saturday 12/7/2013 from 12noon – 5pm.
Regular hours are Thursday – Sunday from 12noon – 5pm.
Read more about them on their Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/SgtPenguinsDesigns

Last Farmers Market for 2013

Today is the last farmers market for 2013. Come stock up for Thanksgiving and beyond, from noon until 4pm. Be it sharpening your knives for the season, getting some stocking stuffers for friends and family, or getting that one special item for your seasonal table Boulder Creeks farmers market is here for you. Come join us for community and fun.2013-11-23_Last_Farmers_Market

The vendors include:
Filthy Farmgirl (Soap)
JCG Farms
Hidden Farms Coffee
Honey Ladies
Homemade Jams
Natural Delights (Candles)
Phil Sharpens (Knife Sharpener)