Local Handmade Gifts Idea – Three Moons Solstice Box…Available NOW!

Looking for a holiday gift full of local, handmade natural treasures? Three Moons Solstice Box, a limited edition offering made from Boulder Creek locals is now available at Viscosity Glass right in downtown Boulder Creek.

Here’s what’s included in each box…

  • a hand cut bar of truly natural organic small-batch soap
  • an herbal or native caffeinated organic tea blend
  • a hand knit woolen Storyteller pouch
  • your choice of organic salve with oils steeped under the full moon
  • a woodland owl organic beeswax candle
  • miniature hanging Kokedama succulent

The entire box is compostable except the tin tie on the tea bag and the salve containers which are completely recyclable AND reusable! There’s no plastic in these boxes. Each product comes with its own description and care instructions. Add in some merino and alpaca hand knits complete with muslin gift bags! Available while supplies last.

This Week Harry Potter Art & Craft at ARTterie Studio

ARTterie Studio is offering a special session where attendees will make :

Harry Potter Potion bottles, The Monster Book of Monsters . . .  and Wizard wands!

There are two sessions. One meets on Wednesdays, the other on Thursdays. Cost is $80/session, materials included. Click the poster for more info.

Wednesday 3:50-5:20 pm
Oct. 4: wizard wand
Oct. 11: Monster Book
Oct. 18: Monster Book continued
Oct. 25: Potion Bottles


Thursday added Session:
Oct. 5: wizard wand
Oct. 12: Monster Book
Oct. 19: Monster Book continued
Oct. 26: Potion Bottles

 

Free Performance of “Shakespeare-To-Go” this Saturday at the Boulder Creek Library

This coming Saturday, May 2, Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” will be adapted into a 50- minute rendition, followed by a 10-minute question and answer session. This free performance will take place at Boulder Creek Library‘s outdoor amphitheater.

Details:

Shakespeare-To-Go: “As You Like It”

1-2 p.m. Saturday, May 2

13390 West Park Ave., Boulder Creek

Boulder Creek Library

Camp Joy’s 38th Annual Wreath Sale THIS SUNDAY

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What: 38th Annual Wreath Sale & Open House

When: Sunday 11/23 from 11:00am – 3:00pm

Where: Camp Joy Gardens

131 Camp Joy Road
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-3651

This Sunday Camp Joy is having their annual Open House and Harvest Celebration. They will have wreaths, garlic, onion breads, candles, honey, and other goodies for sale as well as yummy treats to sample. So come out and support Camp Joy with your holiday shopping and enjoy an autumn afternoon on the farm.

Camp Joy is a small organic educational non-profit family farm based in Boulder Creek.

http://campjoygardens.org/events/events-calendar/38th-annual-wreath-sale/

THIS WEEKEND – Boulder Creek Art and Craft Fair

2014-11-15 Craft FairWhat: Art & Craft Fair Boulder Creek

When: Saturday 11/15 & Sunday 11/16 from 11:00am – 4:30pm

Where: Boulder Creek Rec Center, behind the Fire Station

13333 Middleton Avenue
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-4144

Music: Full Moon Rooster Saturday 11/15 from 12noon – 2pm

J&J Dynamite Sunday 11/16 from 12noon – 2pm

New: Kids Craft Area, free space for kids to sell & share artwork

This weekend is Boulder Creek’s Art & Craft Fair hosted by our Park District. There will be live music, a bake sale, and 29 venders with wonderful art and craft items to enjoy. New this year is a kids craft area which is a free space for kids to sell and share their artwork. Come out this weekend to enjoy some art, purchase some Christmas presents, and support enjoy some live music all at the same time.

 

THIS WEEKEND: Redwood Mountain Faire

2014-05-31-Redwood-Mountain-FaireWhat:     Redwood Mountain Faire Music Festival

When:   May 31 & June 1, 2014
11:00am – 7:00pm (gates open at 10:30am)

Where: Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill Road
Felton, CA 95018

Price:    Adult $25
Students & Seniors $20
Kids 12 & under FREE
Parking $5

This is a wonderful annual event that benefits many of our local non profits. There is going to be 22 live bands this year, many wonderful venders with hand crafted items, and of course lots of activities.

This year the event is supporting the following non-profits:
A Place of Refuge Counseling Center
Boulder Creek Elementary Parent’s Club
Boulder Creek Recreation & Park Foundation
Boy Scouts Troup 604
Camp Joy Gardens
Charter Family Booster Club
Mountain Community Resources
Mountain Community Theatre
Mountain Parks Foundation
Rotary Club of San Lorenzo Valley
San Lorenzo Valley High School Athletics
San Lorenzo Valley Community Band
San Lorenzo Valley Diversity Works
San Lorenzo Valley High School Football
San Lorenzo Valley High School Music Boosters
SLVMS Panther Club
South Street Centre
Tara Home
Valley Churches United Missions

You can read about all of these non-profits and how the event helps them here:
http://www.slvrmf.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=17&Itemid=121

Click below to find out more about what this wonderful event has to offer you and how you can help your community.
http://www.slvrmf.com

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1st Friday Event: 2 Locations

2014-05-01 FridayEventFlyerWhat: 1st Friday Event

When: This Friday, May 2, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Where: 2 locations

Boulder Creek Antiques & Art (aka Mac’s 100 year old place)
13164 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

Sgt. Penguin’s Lively Arts Designs
12599 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

Boulder Creek Antiques & Art and Sgt. Penguin’s Lively Arts Designs are having their first Friday event to benefit HEARTS & HANDS, which improves the lives of our elderly. There will be door prizes, sales, featured artists, appetizers, and beverages at both locations. As well as music by Brookdale Bluegrass Band at Boulder Creek Antiques & Art.

Featured Artists at Sgt. Penguin’s Lively Arts Designs:

Laurie & Dan Hennig (oldest ceramic studio in Santa Cruz county)
Iver & Jennifer Hennig (creating ceramic creations in Boulder Creek since 1995)
Stephanie Allison (painter of colorful and whimsical females)
Donna Stewman (art made out of found natural items)

Featured Artists at Boulder Creek Antiques & Art:

Anne Locatelli & Ede Locatelli-Giacasa (still life painters)

So come on by, enjoy some wonderful art, music, food, and community while supporting a good cause. Oh and don’t forget Mothers Day is May 11th, which is just a little over a week away. So if you haven’t found that perfect gift for her yet search both locations for it and give her a one of a kind find this year. Both locations are open during their regular hours as well on Friday.

Boulder Creek Antiques & Art (aka Mac’s 100 year old place)
http://bouldercreekantiques.blogspot.com
regular store hours 11:00am – 5:30pm

Sgt. Penguin’s Lively Arts Designs
https://www.facebook.com/SgtPenguinsDesigns
regular store hours 12:00noon – 5:00pm

TOMORROW Little Basin Festival

2014-04-26LIttleBasinWhat:     Little Basin’s 3rd Annual Camping Festival
aka “This Land Is Your Land”

Where:  Little Basin Cabins & Campground
21700 Little Basin Road
Boulder Creek, CA 95006

When:    April 26th, 11:00am till 4:00pm

Cost:       Entry is Free, Parking is $10 per car

Little Basin is having their 3rd annual Camping Festival aka “This Land Is Your Land”, it is a mix of camping activities, live music, fun, and celebrating Earth Day. The main site is at the Deer Meadow Group Campground. There will be food at the picnic area next to the amphitheater, so bring cash. Venders will be selling their wears and other treats at the main site. There is a large playground for the kids close to all the action, allowing everyone to take in the music while playing. Other activities include interpretive hikes, family activities, games, art, outdoor classes, and demonstrations. So come on out and enjoy a fun filled day with family, friends, and community, making everyday Earth Day.

Directions from the corner of Highway 9 and Big Basin Way
Take Big Basin Way (CA 236) north (towards Big Basin State Park) for 6.5 miles
Turn Left onto Little Basin Road
Take Little Basin Road for 1.7 miles
Arrive at 21700 Little Basin Road, where there is lots of parking

Official Press Release
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/02/prweb11540053.htm

Website
http://littlebasin.org


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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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