Park Hall Community Center, 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond, CA

Join local historian and Realtor Ronnie Trubek for an engaging presentation on the colorful characters who shaped the history of Ben Lomond and the San Lorenzo Valley. Co-hosted by the BLVA and Park Hall Community Center, this is the third of three presentations in Trubek’s Tales of Ben Lomond series but no previous attendance is required. The presentation, titled From Redwoods to Retreats: The Valley's Counterculture Years, will focus on Ben Lomond and the San Lorenzo Valley during the second half of the twentieth century with fascinating stories and never-before-seen photographs. The evening includes an intermission with concessions available by donation. Doors open at 6:30 pm, presentation at 7 pm. All proceeds benefit the Park Hall Fire Sprinkler Fund and Ben Lomond Village Alliance. Tickets: $25 for adults, $20 for seniors/youth. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.benlomondvillage.org/events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.benlomondvillage.org/events</a>.

Local Event: Tales of Ben Lomond History Series Part 3

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Tales of Ben Lomond History Series Part 3

Join local historian and Realtor Ronnie Trubek for an engaging presentation on the colorful characters who shaped the history...

The Monterey Bay Dahlia Society is hosting their annual Dahlia Tuber and Plant sale! 9-11am on April 18th at the Portuguese Hall in Santa Cruz. Proceeds support the Monterey Bay Dahlia Society.

Local Event: Dahlia Sale

Dahlia Sale

The Monterey Bay Dahlia Society is hosting their annual Dahlia Tuber and Plant sale! 9-11am on April 18th at the Portuguese...

Back Nine Grill & Bar, Santa Cruz, CA

Our speaker is Jessie Durant, the archivist for Santa Cruz Beach&nbsp;Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Art &amp; History. She will speak about the history of&nbsp;Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Can you believe that in 1866 visitors were traveling to Santa Cruz in search of entertainment, band concerts, picnics, and recreational swimming?&nbsp;&nbsp;Deadline for luncheon reservations is April 14th.&nbsp; &nbsp;RSVP PresidentNewcomers50@gmail.com.&nbsp; $35 cash or check&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Newcomers Luncheon

Newcomers Luncheon

Our speaker is Jessie Durant, the archivist for Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. She will...

Scotts Valley Branch Library

The Friends of the Scotts Valley Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, May 9th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Scotts Valley Library located at 251 Kings Village Road. Gently used books, dvds, cds, audiobooks, puzzles and games will be sold. Find books on gardening, crafts, cooking, travel, history, nature, humor, and poetry. Fiction and nonfiction in all genres! Loads of children's books. Teachers! Come see our huge selection of children’s books including those for middle schoolers and young adults. Cash, checks, cards, and ApplePay accepted. All proceeds benefit the activities and programs at the Scotts Valley Library.

Local Event: Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

The Friends of the Scotts Valley Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, May 9th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Scotts...

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Illusive Comics & Games, LLC

All are welcome at Illusive Comics &amp; Games, located in Santa Clara. Woman owned and all spectrum friendly, we are a brightly lit, well organized, and welcoming shop. It's easy for anyone to come in and wander, and shop. Roll some gorgeous dice and play some boardgames if you have the time. We will you pick out the perfect item you're looking for! We have the largest selection of new comics in the Bay Area. You can also find Dungeons &amp; Dragons, Pokemon, Magic: the Gathering, and a huge selection of boardgames. We've got comic books for every age, starting with Superhero board books. We have a full weekend of events all of the time, which we update on our website each week. There's also space for free Boardgaming for you and your friends. Illusive has been a Santa Clara mainstay since 2007. We're on Stevens Creek at Lawrence Expy and 280, next to Harbor Freight, on the other end of the center from MicroCenter. Open every day of the year, our Holiday Hours for 2026/27 are Mon 11a-7p Tues 12p-7p Wed 11a-8p Thur 11a-7p Fri 11a-9p Sat 10a-7p Sun 11a-7p (Libraries, Teachers and Schools- contact us for bulk ordering discounts for your schools and fundraising options!)

All are welcome at Illusive Comics & Games, located in Santa Clara. Woman owned and all spectrum friendly, we are a brightly lit, well organized,...

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