San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce

06/10/2026

Finding happiness in the Santa Cruz Mountains - timeline cleanse from Sempervirens Fund San Lorenzo Valley

Have any happiness secrets to share? For us, it’s redwoods forever....

06/07/2026

It’s time to register to participate in the 2026 BCBA Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade in Historic Downtown Boulder Creek! The fee to register is $40, verified non-profit groups may apply for a waiver.

From the Boulder Creek Business Association team: “We can’t wait to see what you have in store for us this year!” Sign up at bcba.net

06/06/2026

Today, Sat. June 6 from 2-4pm - Celebrate the creativity of local makers at this special quilt show reception featuring works by artists from the San Lorenzo Valley displayed in the Boulder Creek Library. Guests are invited to enjoy light refreshments while viewing the pieces, meeting quilters, and connecting with fellow textile enthusiasts in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries Santa Cruz Public Libraries San Lorenzo Valley

05/30/2026

Redwood Mountain Faire today and tomorrow at Roaring Camp Railroads!

05/30/2026

🐕Sherwin took his very first train ride from the Felton redwoods to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Wonderful video from Roaring Camp Railroads ❤️

05/29/2026

More than a hundred years ago, a writer named Virginia Garland Ballen lived in Brookdale among the redwoods. From her mountain home she wrote newspaper columns about wildflowers, birds, forest ponds, and the quiet life of the Santa Cruz Mountains. She led nature walks, taught craft and plant classes, and collected botanical specimens that were studied by scientists across the country. At a time when many people saw our redwood forest as something to cut down, she saw it as something to understand.

More than a hundred years ago, a writer named Virginia Garland Ballen lived in Brookdale among the redwoods. https://slvpost.com/the-brookdale-nature-writer-who-helped-save-big-basin/

From her mountain home she wrote newspaper columns about wildflowers, birds, forest ponds, and the quiet life of the Santa Cruz Mountains. She led nature walks, taught craft and plant classes, and collected botanical specimens that were studied by scientists across the country. At a time when many people saw our redwood forest as something to cut down, she saw it as something to understand.

Read MaryBeth McLaughlin's real estate column in the May edition of the San Lorenzo Valley Post. MaryBeth is the listing agent for the property featured in this story.

05/27/2026

Bidding is open for San Lorenzo Valley Museum's May Online Auction!
👉🏽www.32auctions.com/organizations/82628/auctions/199040

Santa Cruz Symphony – Pair of Tier Two Concert Tickets
Byington Vineyard & Winery – Tour & Tasting for 10
Roaring Camp Railroads – Two Train Tickets
Wi******er Mystery House – Mansion Tour for 2 Adults
Santa Cruz Warriors Tickets + Swag Bag – 4 Tickets
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – 2 All-Day Unlimited Rides Passes
Club Ed International Surf School & Camps – 2hr Group Surf Lesson Gift Certificate
Cafe Cruz – $50 Gift Certificate
California Railroad Museum Excursion Train – Four Ticket Vouchers
Kuumbwa Jazz – 2 Complimentary Tickets
Mountain Spirit – $75 Gift Certificate
Pacific Cookie Company – One Dozen Cookies

Support SLV Museum in celebrating their golden jubilee!

05/25/2026

📈 Free Workshop: Investment Fundamentals! Ever wonder what stocks, bonds, ETFs, or the S&P 500 actually are? This free presentation is for you.

Join the Highlands Park Senior & Community Center this Tuesday, May 26th from 1:30–2:50pm at the Multi-Purpose Room, 8500 Hwy 9, Ben Lomond for a down-to-earth introduction to investing - led by guest expert Ted George, a Certified Financial Planner professional.

You'll walk away with a real understanding of:
✅ Stocks, bonds, mutual funds & ETFs
✅ Market indexes & public/private markets
✅ Risk, diversification & asset allocation
✅ How to create a basic investment plan

And because Ted is retired, this is strictly educational - no sales pitch, just solid information.

Free and open to all. See you there!

05/23/2026

An unexpected swarm of orange and brown butterflies has taken over Santa Cruz County this month. At first glance, they look like monarchs, a species on the brink of extinction that shelters along California’s coast every winter. Yet the visitors are in fact a more prosperous insect called California tortoiseshells, whose sudden appearance came as a surprise to local ecologists, too.