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Veterans Day Dinner at Scopazzi’s

November 9, 2014 By in Community, events, food, History, residents, town pride Tags: , , , , , , Leave a comment

2014-11-11 Veterans Dinner

What:  5th Annual Veterans Day Dinner at Scopazzi’s

When:  Tuesday, November 11th 2014, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Where:  Scopazzi’s

13300 Big Basin Way
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-6441

Price: $40 in advance

$35 for Veterans and Active Duty Personnel
$45 at the door
Purchase tickets here http://www.slvmuseum.com/tickets_veterans.html

San Lorenzo Valley Museum is having their annual Veterans Dinner this Tuesday at Scopazzi’s. So join us in honoring our local Veterans, enjoy a wonderful dinner, and publicly acknowledge their service.

As always we look forward to connecting with our Veterans who have served from WWII through to the present. Please bring a short summary of your military history and a photograph for inclusion in our Collection.

Any net proceeds raised from this dinner will be used to benefit the Museum and its programs.

Tickets can be purchased online, at the Museum, Liberty Bank, Joe’s Bar, Boulder Creek Hardware, the Redwood Keg in Boulder Creek, and Scarborough Lumber in Ben Lomond. You can also call Scopazzi’s to make your table reservations. Lets all come together and show our vets how much they mean to us and if you are a vet please attend so we may honor you on this day and everyday.

Note: To read a little about the contributions of our vets check out Santa Cruz Mountain Bulletin article SLV History titled The War to End All War on page 10 by Lisa Robinson.

TOMORROW Boulder Creek Town Sweep

November 7, 2014 By in Community, contribute, events, Help Wanted, town pride Tags: , , , , , , Leave a comment

2014-11-08 Town Sweep
Come out and help clean up downtown. This Saturday from 8:00am – 12:00noon is the second town sweep of the year. Help clean up after Halloween and this long summer. Bring your shovels, brooms, rakes, power tools, and pride for Boulder Creek and help make our downtown shine.

Reminder that this year is a little different, due to the drought there will be no power washing or use of hoses.

Election TODAY

November 4, 2014 By in Community, events, politics, residents, town pride Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

VoteToday is election day, the polls are open from 7:00am and close at 8:00pm. Please vote and make your voice heard. All ballots must be received by 8:00pm, that includes mail in ballots.

You can lookup your polling place here:

http://www.votescount.com/nov14/root1104/

If you have a mail-in ballot you can drop it off at any polling place in the county. Boulder Creeks polling places are:

Boulder Creek Fire Station
13230 Highway 9
Boulder Creek, CA 95006

Boulder Creek Library
13390 W. Park Avenue
Boulder Creek, CA 95006

Redwood Elementary School
16900 Highway 9
Boulder Creek, CA 95006

Other information about what is on the ballot or other voting related issues can be found here. http://www.votescount.com You can also call (831) 454-2060 Monday – Friday from 8:00am till 5:00pm with any election related questions.

FULL Voter’s Guide

Links to voter’s pamphlet info, for, against, funding, campaign, background, and so on regarding all items on the ballet. This voter’s guide is meant to be non partisan and is in same order as the official ballot.

https://bouldercreekinsider.com/2014/10/22/voters-guide-2014/

Local Issues

(included in the full Voter’s Guide as well)

San Lorenzo Valley Water District (vote for no more then 3)

Eric Hammer

www.hammerpratherratcliffe4water.com

Voter’s Pamphlet http://www.votescount.com/nov14/slvwater.pdf


Gene Elizabeth Ratcliffe

www.hammerpratherratcliffe4water.com

Voter’s Pamphlet http://www.votescount.com/nov14/slvwater.pdf


Larry Prather – currently in office

www.hammerpratherratcliffe4water.com

Voter’s Pamphlet http://www.votescount.com/nov14/slvwater.pdf


Karen Brown

http://www.votekarenbrownslvwater.com

Voter’s Pamphlet http://www.votescount.com/nov14/slvwater.pdf


Chuck Baughman

http://www.chuck4slvwd.com

Voter’s Pamphlet http://www.votescount.com/nov14/slvwater.pdf


Bob Fultz

http://www.bobfultz.com

Voter’s Pamphlet http://www.votescount.com/nov14/slvwater.pdf


SLV Water District information sites

http://www.slvwd.com/BoardInfo.htm about the district and board

http://www.slvwd.co SLVWD watchdogs

http://www.slvwd.co/dp/sites/default/files/docs/grandjury_slvwd.pdf
Grand Jury Report 6/2014

County Measures

K – Cannabis Business Tax

http://votersedge.org/unincorporated-area/ballot-measures/2014/november/measure-k

Voter’s Pamphlet http://www.votescount.com/nov14/meak.pdf

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SLV Museum Annual BBQ & More This Sunday!

July 17, 2014 By in Community, events, History, News, town pride Tags: , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

2014-07-20 SLV playhouse

What:         San Lorenzo Valley’s Annual Community BBQ & More

When:        Sunday, July 20th 2014, 12noon – 7pm

Where:        San Lorenzo Valley Museum
12547 Highway 9
Boulder Creek, CA 95006

Price:        $15 BBQ ticket 12 & up
Under 12 years old is free
Purchase tickets here http://www.slvmuseum.com/tickets_BBQ.html
San Lorenzo Valley Museum is having their annual community BBQ, silent auction, horseshoe tournament and more this Sunday from 3pm – 7pm.

* Silent auction will have many items to bid on including this cute playhouse donated by Habitat for Humanity and Travelers Insurance Group.

* Horseshoes signups start at 11am and the games start at noon.

* Impromptu Exhibit, share your valley headgear, hat, or cap.

* A presentation of images from the newly released MAH history journal “Redwood Logging and Conservation in the Santa Cruz Mountains – A Split History” will also be happening. As companion book will be on sale for $24.95.

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4th of July Lineup

July 2, 2014 By in boulder creek music, Community, events, food, Help Wanted, music, News, parade, parks, rec center, town pride Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

2014-07-04 Fire Department
Pancake Breakfast

When: 7:00am – 12:00 noon, July 4th
Where: Boulder Creek Fire Station
13230 Highway 9
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Cost: $8 adults, $4 children
Details: Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, fruit, juice, and coffee while you support our local volunteer Fire Department.

Website / Phone: https://www.facebook.com/BoulderCreekFireDepartment
(831) 338-7222

 

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Parade

When: 10:00am – 12:00noon, July 4th
Where: Highway 9 between Scarborough Lumber & Railroad Avenue

Website / Phone: http://campaign.vpweb.com/2a7eaf53-1efd-451f-8a56-cc5ac1bbfbcd/
(831) 338-6833

 

2014-07-04 BBQ & Concert
BBQ & Concert

When: 11:30am – 3:00pm, July 4th
Where: Junction Park         Map
Details: Enjoy the classics of a summer BBQ, beer, and wine while supporting our Park & Rec Department. There will be live music, jump house, and face painting.

Website / Phone: http://campaign.vpweb.com/2a7eaf53-1efd-451f-8a56-cc5ac1bbfbcd/
(831) 338-4144

 

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Farmers’ Market

When: 12:00noon – 4:00pm, July 5th & Every Saturday
Where: in the Oddfellows parking lot, corner of Forest & Pine Street        Map
Details: Make it a double day event, take in Lumberjack Days and our wonderful Farmers’ Market. It will be a full market with lots of venders and as always live music.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boulder-Creek-Farmers-Market/656430807707413

 

 

2014-07-04 Lumberjack Days
Lumberjack Days

When: 11:00am – 5:00pm, July 5th & 6th
Where: Behind Boulder Creek Hardware, in their parking lot        Map
13110 Highway 9
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Cost: Admission is Free
Details: Enjoy kids activities, lumberjack contests, and BBQ. Each year a new King and Queen of the Woods is crowned. Will you be crowned this year?

Website / Phone: https://www.facebook.com/bouldercreekhardware
http://www.bouldercreekhardware.com/lumberjack-days.html
(831) 338-6833

If you can volunteer for any of these events please call the phone number provided for each event.

TOMORROW A Split History: book release, signing, & reception

June 7, 2014 By in Community, events, Historical Images, History, News, residents, town pride Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

2014-06-08 Split History

What:        A Split History, book release, signing, & reception

When:       Sunday, June 8th 2014, 2pm – 4pm

Where:     Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Price:        $5 general admission
$3 students (with ID), teens, and seniors (65 and older)
Free museum members and children under 12

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History is releasing their seventh history journal this Sunday, the reception and signing of the book is from 2pm – 4pm in the atrium. A Split History is about redwood logging and conservation in the Santa Cruz mountains, the book is written by 21 authors, has 34 articles, and 128 illustrations. It covers the first peoples to the present day and is split between the interests of loggers and conservationists alike.

The natives of the mountains saw redwoods as an integral part of their cultural landscape. While new settlers recognized the timber value of these same trees. An imaginative few realized redwoods were an irreplaceable treasure and fought to preserve them. With new research, previously unpublished materials from local authors, and 128 illustrations makes this book a wonderful read about our local history.

You can purchase your copy at MAH or the San Lorenzo Valley Museum. For all of you who love local history this is a must attend event and a must have book.

http://www.santacruzmah.org/event/mah-history-journal-book-signing-reception/

Election TODAY

June 3, 2014 By in Community, events, politics, residents, town pride Tags: , , 2 Comments

Go Vote

Today is election day, the polls are open from 7am and close at 8pm. Please vote and make your voice heard. All ballots must be received by 8pm, that includes mail-in ballots.

You can lookup your polling place here:
http://www.votescount.com/jun14/root0603/

If you have a mail-in ballot you can drop it off at any polling place in the county. Boulder Creeks polling places are:

Boulder Creek Fire Station
13230 Highway 9
Boulder Creek, CA 95006

Redwood Elementary School
16900 Highway 9
Boulder Creek, CA 95006

Other information about what is on the ballot or other voting related issues can be found here.
http://www.votescount.com

So get out there and rock the vote.

SLV Museum – Crystals, Caves, & Kilns

May 15, 2014 By in Community, events, History, News, residents, town pride Tags: , , , , , , , 1 Comment

SLV - 2014-04 Crystals

SLV Museums’ new exhibit Crystals Caves & Kilns is now open and will be on display through November 30th 2014. It explores the natural and cultural history of limestone, lime, and marble in our area. By visiting you will learn about the geologic history of our area and how marble caves form. The exhibit includes mineral and crystal specimens, 19th century artifacts, local historic photographs, and activities for the kids.

The exhibit was previously on display at Santa Cruz Natural History Museum, and is sponsored by that museum as well as SLV Water District and the Friends of the Cowell Lime Works Historic District.

At the entrance of the exhibit is a reading cave for the kids with books about cave life. Kids can also add their cave story or drawings with materials that are provided. There is a rock and minerals lab table in the back of the museum, allowing kids to examine and make their own discoveries.

The exhibit also includes information about our local marble quarry, making cement, production of lime, getting lime to market, and the legacy lime has left behind. There is a video playing that talks about a recently discovered cave that is one of the largest in California, as well as the kind of life you find in caves. There are calcite crystals, limestone, marble, travertine, and tufa samples for you to look at up-close and personal. As well as how lime is part of our everyday lives, maps, and how caves need our help to preserve them.

This exhibit has a little bit for everyone and is packed with information. The museum is open every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12:00noon till 4:00pm.

Where:    San Lorenzo Valley Museum
12547 Highway 9
Boulder Creek, CA 95006

When:    April 26th – November 30th 2014
Wednesdays 12:00noon – 4:00pm
Fridays 12:00noon – 4:00pm
Saturdays 12:00noon – 4:00pm
Sundays 12:00noon – 4:00pm

Website
http://www.slvmuseum.com

Film about the Lime industry in Santa Cruz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWXxDxfLW2I

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BC Town Sweep & other events

May 9, 2014 By in Community, contribute, events, food, Help Wanted, music, parks, town pride Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , 1 Comment

2014-05-10 Town Sweep

It’s that time of year again, help us clean up downtown and socialize at the same time. This Saturday, May 10th from 8am – 12noon is the annual BC Town Sweep. So bring your shovels, brooms, rakes, power tools, and pride for Boulder Creek and help us make our downtown shine.

This year is a little different, due to the drought there will be no power washing or use of hoses.

Info on the event
http://bcba.net/news-events/

Pictures from last years sweep
http://bcba.net/photo-gallery/?cat=27

 

Other events happening this Saturday are

Logo-FleaMarket&Concert2nd Saturdays in the Park Flea Market & Concert

When:      May 10th from 8:30am – 2:30pm, music is from 12noon – 3pm
Where:     Junction Park, MAP

Space rental is $15, to sign up for a space call (831) 338-4144 or email bcrpd2@gmail.com

Check out the flea market, find new treasures, and stay for live music. It should be a real blast.

Website:
http://www.bcrpd.org/#!concerts/c1bue

This is the first one this year, the schedule for 2014 is

May 10th
June 14th
July 12th
August 9th
September 13th
October 11th

Logo-FarmersMarketBoulder Creeks Farmers Market

When:      Saturdays from 12noon – 4pm
Where:     in the Oddfellows parking lot, corner of Forest & Pine Street, MAP

So after you have helped with the Town Sweep or checked out the Flea Market come by the Farmers Market and get some wonderful fresh produce for the week. There are going to be many venders there, and many things to buy besides just produce. Also there will be live music.

Website:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boulder-Creek-Farmers-Market/656430807707413