Opening reception this Saturday. Exhibit on display through January 6th, 2019.
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Opening Reception: Blasts from the Past – The Explosive Story of the California Powder Works
Blasts from the Past – The Explosive Story of the California Powder Works
Opening Reception: February 25, 2017 2-4pm
Where: The San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Highway 9, Boulder Creek. Refreshments will be served.
Cost: Free, Donations Appreciated.
San Lorenzo Valley Museum Looking for Docents
From the SLV Museum….
Enjoy talking with people? Want to learn more about San Lorenzo Valley history? The SLV Museum is looking for docents to welcome visitors and inform them of upcoming events, answer questions, and handle bookstore sales.
Did you know we have on display a panoramic photo of Boulder Creek in 1902? Do you know the difference between horse and oxen shoes? Have you seen the photo of a woman in 1875 going down the flume in a wooden boat? Share our fascinating local history with visitors.
Training available – just call up to schedule. 831-338-8382
TOMORROW – SLV Museum Opening Reception for Bear With Us
What: 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
Calendar 2/2015
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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
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
What: 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.
SLV Museums New Exhibit “Tinsel, Tunes, & Toots”
What: 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.
SLV Museums Christmas Tree Trimming THIS SUNDAY
What: 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.
Veterans Day Dinner at Scopazzi’s
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.
Historical Walk THIS SUNDAY
What: Historic Rincon Walk
When: Sunday, October 5th, 2014 from 10:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Henry Cowell State Parking Area on Highway 9
Map and Directions below
Price: Free, space is limited to 25 people, call to receive your spot (831) 338-8382
Join historian Frank Perry and explore the route once taken by Henry Cowell’s oxteams between his limestone quarry and his lime kilns. Using recently discovered historic photos taken along the route, we will see how this area has changed over the past 100 years.
This approximately 2.5 hour, up and back, moderately strenuous walk will cover 3 miles. This walk is limited to 25 people so please sign-up early as spaces will go quickly.
For more information and reserve a space call Lynda Phillips at (831) 338-8382. This event is co-sponsored by the ‘Friends of the Cowell Lime Works Historic District’. Video below is about the history of the Cowell Lime Works.
http://youtu.be/iWXxDxfLW2I
Directions to parking area:
From Felton on Highway 9: Starting at Henry Cowell Park entrance drive south 3.1 miles just past mile marker #2.79.
From Highway 1 / Highway 9 intersection: Drive north on Highway 9 past Paradise Park 2.6 miles just past mile marker #2.51.
Parking area has ‘Henry Cowell State Park’ sign and Emergency Call Box.
SLV Museum website: http://www.slvmuseum.com
Friends of the Cowell Lime Works website: http://limeworks.ucsc.edu
If your not up for the walk or if it is full you can check out SLV Museums current exhibit ‘Crystals Caves & Kilns’ going on until November 30th, 2014.
https://bouldercreekinsider.com/2014/05/15/slv-museum-crystals-caves-kilns/
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