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.
Today 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.
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/
(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
Voter’s Pamphlet http://www.votescount.com/nov14/slvwater.pdf
Bob Fultz
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
Yes – no site found
No – no site found
UPDATE: A reader has commented that Jeanette has been seen recently. We spoke with the Sheriff and they stated that she may be at risk and if she is seen to please call the dispatch at: (831) 471-1121
On the afternoon of October 25th 2014, 53 year old Boulder Creek resident, Jeannette Stevenson was last seen boarding a Santa Cruz Metro bus and reported missing by a friend. Stevenson has medical issues that place her at risk if not treated.
Stevenson was last seen wearing a black jacket, gray sweatpants and black “Ugg” boots. She has been known to stay at local hotels throughout Santa Cruz.
The Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to be on the lookout for Stevenson and immediately call sheriff’s dispatch at (831) 471-1121 if she is seen or if they have any additional information regarding her whereabouts.
When: Sunday 11/2/2014 from 1:00pm – 4:00p
Where: Redwood Elementary School Campus
16900 Highway 9, Classroom D2
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-2540
What to Bring: Photo of loved ones that have passed and a food item to share
South Street Centre is celebrating the Day of the Dead. It is a happy and colorful community celebration that honors the memory of those who have passed. Bring a photo that can be left behind of loved ones who have passed so we can build a community collage. We also will be decorating the traditional sugar skulls! This is a potluck event, please bring a dish that represents a loved one that has passed. Note there is no oven or stove to heat your dish.
The event is free but donations will gratefully be accepted. For more information please email southsreetcentre@gmail.com
Website: http://southstreetcentre.org
https://www.facebook.com/pages/South-Street-Centre/154913364544343
Happening now!
When: Saturday 11/1/2014 from 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: BC Recreation Annex Room, 13333 Middleton Avenue, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
90.1 KBCZ radio station is getting closer to being on the air, they are having a meeting / workshop this Saturday from 11:00am – 1:00pm at the BC Rec Annex Room. Find out where they are in the process of going live, streaming radio, and the workings of the station itself.
They want to here from you! They are currently looking for volunteers interested in the areas of technical knowledge, fundraising, marketing, and programming. No experience is necessary.
KBCZ will be a non-commercial local FM Radio station at 90.1FM serving the San Lorenzo Valley using an entertaining and educational format. The content is to be focused on local expertise on a wide array of subjects including local history, art, music, agriculture, weather, emergency information, upcoming community events, and our local economy. KBCZ is to be financially sustainable through donations and local business sponsorships.
So if you want to be part of the radio station, know what is going on, or give input please attend this workshop / meeting.
Website: http://kbcz.org
5:00pm – 7:00pm Trick-or-Treating
Where: Downtown, Highway 9
5:30pm Thriller Performance
Where: Rec Hall, 13333 Middleton Avenue, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
6:00pm – 8:00pm Haunted House, Games, Photo Booth, Jump House
Where: Park & Rec Center, 13333 Middleton Avenue, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
7:30pm Thriller Dance
Where: Rec Hall, 13333 Middleton Avenue, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
8:30pm – Midnight Halloween Party & Chili Feed with Funkronomicon
21 and older
Where: Joe’s Bar, 13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-9417
http://www.joesbc.com/events.html
http://www.funkranomicon.com
A custom Subaru, Boulder Creek style.
Event: SLVWD Special Meeting
When: Tuesday 10/28/2014 at 2:00pm
Where: SLVWD Operations Building
13057 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-2153
Agenda: http://slvwd.com/agendas/OTHER/2014/BoD%20Special%20Meeting%2010-28-14.pdf
On Friday 10/24 the San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced a special meeting for this Tuesday 10/28 at 2:00pm. The purpose of the meeting is to review applications of candidates for the open position of district manager. Like all public meetings oral communications are allowed from the general public and each person is allowed 3 minutes. If you have any questions for the board that you would like answered before the election this is your last chance to ask them.
This Saturday Big Basin is having 3 events, the Redwood Loop Walk, Snakes Alive, and The Missing Arm of William Waddell. Information is listed below, attend 1 or all 3.
Event: Redwood Loop Walk
When: Every Saturday & Sunday from 11:00am – 2:00pm
Where: Big Basin Headquarters / Visitor Center
21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/540/files/BigBasinRedwoodsFinalWebLayout2013.pdf
Price: Parking is $10 per vehicle
Details: During this walk you will learn how redwoods grow to be so old, tall, and their importance to humans. It is an informative guided half-mile stroll through a magnificent old-growth redwood forest. Meet the famous Mother Tree, the Father of the Forest and the incredible Chimney Tree on this 90 minute walk. Stroller and wheelchair accessible.
Event: Snakes Alive!
When: Saturday 10/25/2014 from 12:00noon – 3:00pm
Where: Nature Lodge / Museum
across the street from Big Basin Headquarters / Visitor Center
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/540/files/BigBasinRedwoodsFinalWebLayout2013.pdf
Price: Parking is $10 per vehicle
Details: Come visit Diane Shaw and learn about the fascinating world of snakes. Diane will give a talk at 12:30pm, teaching you why snakes are important to us, how they see, smell, taste, and hear, what they feel like, and much more. There are also snake crafts for kids as well.
Special Event: The Missing Arm of William Waddell
When: Saturday 10/25/2014 registration begins at 6:30pm
Where: Big Basin Headquarters / Visitor Center
21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/540/files/BigBasinRedwoodsFinalWebLayout2013.pdf
Price: Parking is $10 per vehicle
Details: Come hear the haunted tale of Big Basin’s last lumber mill owner and his fateful encounter with a grizzly bear! This is a half mile theatrical guided walk through the redwoods at night. Stroller and wheelchair accessible. Don’t forget your flashlight.
Website: http://www.BigBasin.org
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