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Feb 28 Trail Building at Quail Hollow Ranch Park
Fun opportunity to help build a new hiking train at Quail Hollow Ranch on Saturday, February 28th!⚒️ Join Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewarship and Santa Cruz County Parks for the Pace Trail Project and make a lasting impact! Volunteers will help create a 0.5-mile access trail and a 2-mile figure-eight loop. Learn and experience hands-on trail work alongside seasoned trail stewards. 📅Saturday 2/28 ⏰9:00 AM to 3:00 PM 📍Quail Hollow Ranch County Park 🔗Sign up to volunteer:..


Leadership and Supervisory Academy Spring 2026 sessions start in March!
Are you ready to elevate your leadership or supervisory skills and advance your career? Cabrillo College’s Leadership and Supervisory Academies are now enrolling for Spring 2026 classes! Designed for aspiring and current leaders and managers, these two dynamic programs focus on practical strategies to build effective teams, improve communication, and lead with confidence. Whether you’re managing a small business, a nonprofit, or a corporate team, our expert instructors will


Feb 12 Mix & Mingle Open House with SLV Senior & Community Center
Join the Highlands Park Senior & Community Center, San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Ben Lomond Village Alliance for an evening of connection and inter-generation collaboration! Entry is FREE! Network with local business & nonprofit leaders and diverse community members while supporting vital (and exciting) programs that serve our 50+ community. Enjoy delicious nibbles and drinks as you tour the facility, browse and bid on auction gift items, learn about services an


Welcome New Member Tiffany Verbica, Violinist for Special Events
Tiffany Verbica, Violinist for Special Events


Welcome Horse Sense Education and Advocacy New Chamber Member
Horse Sense Education and Advocacy, based in Felton, California, is a nonprofit organization offering inclusive horsemanship programs, riding lessons, and community events for all ages.


Laura Staats Art Exhibit at Felton Library through March 31
. News from the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries ! Now on exhibit at the Felton Library - artist Laura Staats’s oil paintings will be displayed through March 31. Laura says, “Each piece is a unique reflection of the natural world, capturing its essence and tranquility. Immerse yourself in the harmony of art and nature. Through my art, I hope to encourage viewers to look more critically at the world around them. Whether the goal is to simply draw attention to the bea


Art Exhibit by Boulder Creek Artists Duane and Annie Armstrong
The Scotts Valley Library Friends chapter of the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Library are thrilled to present a collection of high-quality giclée prints of the Armstrong's original oil paintings, offering the community an opportunity to experience the breadth and beauty of their work. The exhibition runs now through January 2, 2026.


Welcome New Chamber Member United Way of Santa Cruz County
United Way of Santa Cruz County, a longstanding nonprofit celebrating 85 years of service, sparks community action through giving, advocacy, and volunteering to foster youth success, family financial stability, and overall health in the region.


Highlands Park Senior Center Fundraising Campaign
A message from the Highlands Park Senior & Community Center: "The Center" is for you and all residents of SLV! Together we’re flipping the script and rewriting what growing older looks and feels like — through purpose, connection, and creative energy. And it's confirmed that we thrive when we engage in intergenerational activities! So bring your kids, grandkids, and friends. We invite you to join us to envision, shape, and co-create what this center can be for YOU and the ge


Welcome New Chamber Member Sheri Houdesheldt, Realtor
Meet Sheri Houdesheldt, Realtor and Boulder Creek resident. Sheri says, "My family and I have lived in the Boulder Creek Golf Course area for almost 3 years as we are Midwest transplants. We have learned a lot about living in the mountains and wouldn't trade this magical place for anything. I've been a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the last 19 years and wanted to make a career change by getting my real estate license. So that's what I've done and would love to help client


SLV Water District Survey on Customer Water Service Pipes
San Lorenzo Valley Water District is conducting a short survey to learn more about water service pipes on customer properties and identify any lead pipes. The information, which will only be reviewed by District staff, helps to ensure the delivery of safe, reliable, high-quality water to San Lorenzo Valley customers, as well as meet the EPA requirements around customer-side service line inventory. Take this survey to help the District provide the highest water quality.


Ulises Peralta: 3D Anaglyphs at San Lorenzo Valley Museum
Breathing Life into Suppressed Histories at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum We spent a wonderful evening at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum...


Oct 16 Networking Mixer at Faye Belardi Gallery with SLV Museum
Join us for a fun and lively networking mixer and exhibition tour at the Faye G. Belardi Gallery in historic downtown Felton Thursday, Oct 16 from 5 to 7:30pm. View the new exhibit Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real life & Myth Making. We'll have tasty food, beverages, raffle prizes and the perfect opportunity to network with friends, neighbors, local SLV business owners and community leaders. We'll learn more about the great work of the SLV Museum and ways to suppor


Welcome Mountain Paw Spa Pet Grooming Services
Kristin Miller has opened Mountain Paw Spa in Ben Lomond. The business offers full service pet grooming. Kristin and her team provide a...


Welcome Chef Molly Bravo and Wylder Space Catering
Wylder Space is a Santa Cruz County and Santa Cruz Mountains #based catering and event planning company specializing in farm-to-table cuisine for weddings, corporate retreats,


Welcome Highlands Park Senior & Community Center
Highlands Park Senior & Community Center (HPSCC) provides programs and activities for the San Lorenzo Valley community, with a focus on helping older adults to be healthy, engaged and involved.


Welcome New Chamber Member Cruz Construction
Cruz Construction builds new homes, remodels, fences, decks, renovations, rebuilds in Santa Cruz County and the San Lorenzo Valley


Welcome New Chamber Member Sean McLean Photography
Sean McLean is the talented photographer behind the stunning Albert mural recently unveiled in downtown Boulder Creek.


Welcome SLV Rotary and the Spring Feeding Initiative
Rotary Club of San Lorenzo Valley is a service organization and local chapter of the Rotary International global network. The club focuses on community service projects, fostering connections, and supporting initiatives in the San Lorenzo Valley area, such as sponsoring scholarships and volunteering for local projects.


Mountain Market is Accepting Vendor Applications
Call for vendors! The Mountain Market on Summit Rd is still accepting vendors for their seasonal farmers market that opens May 2! Send...
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