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In today's newsletter:
- How Scotts Valley’s farmers’ market fits into Santa Cruz’s food revival
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- Friday: A thick cloud cover, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy with a little rain, temps: high: 61, low: 54.
- Sunday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 60 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Downtown Santa Cruz Dining Finds New Energy Through Food, Markets, and Beer (goodtimes.sc) — Scotts Valley gets a nod as one of five Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Markets, while the downtown Santa Cruz market celebrates new energy at its Cedar and Church location with expanded Wednesday hours. The piece also highlights pop-up taprooms, local makers markets, and a strong 2025 wine harvest outlook, plus a charitable points-for-meals partnership from the Santa Cruz Warriors.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- CreateAbility Hour
Felton Branch Library , 6121 Gushee St , Felton
11:00 am - Christmas Concert at Mount Hermon
Mount Hermon Camp & Conference Center , 37 Conference Dr , Mt Hermon
5:00 pm - Sequoia Lights at Roaring Camp
Roaring Camp , 5401 Graham Hill Rd , Felton
7:15 pm - Karate, Weapons & Self-Defense
Felton Community Hall , 6191 CA-9 , Felton
10:00 am - Rock & Roll Playhouse
Felton Music Hall , 6275 Hwy 9 , Felton
12:00 pm - Community Poetry Circle at Felton
Felton Branch Library , 6121 Gushee St , Felton
1:00 pm - San Lorenzo Valley Cougars vs Live Oak Lions
San Lorenzo Valley High School , 7105 Hwy 9 , Felton
1:00 pm - Saturday, December 20, 2025 @ 4:00pm – The North Pole Review @ Branciforte Library | Santa Cruz, CA
Branciforte Branch Library , 230 Gault St , Santa Cruz
4:00 pm - Point of Grace
Mount Hermon Camp & Conference Center , 37 Conference Dr , Mt Hermon
7:30 pm - Preschool Storytime @ the Garfield Park Branch Library
Garfield Park Branch Library Garfield Park
10:30 am - Community Crafters Felton
Felton Branch Library , 6121 Gushee St , Felton
10:30 am - Make & Explore @ Garfield Park
Garfield Park Branch Library Garfield Park
3:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Wednesday December 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found in the road near 855 Whispering Pines.
Sealed blue envelope with “To Mom” on front. Wet from the rain. I would like to find its owner (Nextdoor Whispering Pines) - The holidays can be particularly challenging for families of people with Alzheimers.
If that's you or someone you know, check out the event this Friday, December 19, at the Scotts Valley Library. Learn more and register for this… (Nextdoor Skypark)
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Police Officer - Lateral in Scotts Valley. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Soquel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotts Valley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Felton
- Snail makes a rare reunion appearance at Felton Music Hall (santacruzsentinel.com)
- Rasquache Liberation Front brings Chicano rock to El Vaquero (santacruzsentinel.com)
Soquel
- Holiday Craft Market for Gaza (indybay.org)
Santa Cruz
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