2024 Scotts Valley Community Awards Gala
Friday, May 9, at Roaring Camp’s Bret Harte Hall
Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration at the Scotts Valley Community Awards Gala on Friday, May 9th, from 5:00 to 10:00 PM at the beautiful Roaring Camp’s Bret Harte Hall. This year’s theme, “Passport Around the World,” will take guests on an international journey as we honor the outstanding individuals and organizations that make Scotts Valley an exceptional place to live and work.
The evening will be filled with excitement, appreciation, and community spirit. Attendees will have the opportunity to win fantastic raffle prizes, bid on exclusive silent auction items and experiences, as well as enjoy a delectable selection of food and drinks, including fine wine, beer, and handcrafted cocktails. This is a night to raise a glass to the leaders, volunteers, businesses, and nonprofit organizations who go above and beyond to strengthen our community.
Whether you are a long-time resident or new to the area, the Scotts Valley Community Awards Gala is a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow community members, show appreciation for local achievements, and support a great cause. Come dressed in your finest travelinspired attire and get ready to embark on an evening of adventure, recognition, and giving back.
Don’t miss this special night of recognition, fun, and giving back. Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of gratitude and celebration at Roaring Camp’s Bret Harte Hall! Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this inspiring community event.
To Purchase tickets, go to scottsvalleychamber. com.
The Stringed Instrument Roadshow – Coming to Scotts Valley September 2025
The Stringed Instrument Roadshow is bringing a unique celebration of handmade music and craftsmanship to Scotts Valley on Saturday, September 20. This free event highlights the work of independent luthiers who create handcrafted guitars, basses, mandolins, and violins—giving the community a chance to experience the unique and exceptional quality of small-shop craftsmanship.
Roadshow was started by Scotts Valley Chamber Ambassadors
Visitors can meet the makers, learn about the instrument-building process, and even test-play beautifully crafted instruments. Whether you’re a musician, hobbyist, or just curious about how these instruments come to life, this event is a great way to support local and regional artisans.
The Stringed Instrument
Tobin Shaeffer and Judith Culberson with a mission to promote small shop instrument builders and repair persons, as well as preserve the art of Luthiery. CEO Tobin Shaeffer believes, “In a world where artisan craftspeople rarely get an opportunity to share their businesses with large groups, this event is needed”.
Mr. Shaeffer owes the inspiration to Perry Vasquez, owner and builder of Unga Guitars (UngaGuitars.com) who made the High Desert Luthiery Invitational (HDLI) in Albuquerque, NM successful.
“Perry had the vision of creating community when he moved to New Mexico. That eventually became HDLI. After I attended the June show last year, I told Perry I wanted
to do the same thing in Santa Cruz County.
With his blessing and the support of the Scotts Valley Community, Judith and I were able to
secure September 20th of this year at the Scotts Valley Community Center.” says Mr. Shaeffer. For more info, visit Stringed InstrumentRoadshow.com
Calendar of Upcoming Community Events
Friday-Sunday
March 14-16
Alfred Hitchcock Festival
“The Landing” (formerly Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center)
251B Kings Village Rd.
Friday May 9
5-10 p.m. — Scotts Valley Community Awards Gala
Roaring Camp Railroads
Bret Harte Hall
5401 Graham Hill Rd., Felton
Thursday June 19
5:30-7 pm – Grand Re-opening & Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Earthwise Pet Supply
Scotts Village Shopping Center
255A Mt. Hermon Rd.
Saturday August 16
Sunday August 17
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (5 p.m. Sunday) — Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival
Skypark
361 Kings Village Road
Saturday September 20 Stringed Instrument Roadshow
Scotts Valley Community Center
360 Kings Village Rd.
Scotts Valley Chamber News
Oakstrong Offers A Unique Karate Community
Oakstrong Martial Arts in Felton is a different type of karate studio — one that offers teens and adults practical self-defense skills, physical fitness, and serious fun. Students become close colleagues and friends.
Serving the San Lorenzo Valley for over 10 years, Oakstrong has recently joined the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce.
“My passion is enabling my students to be safer in their daily lives — and building a close community of like-minded practitioners,” said Oakstrong Martial Arts owner and senior instructor Neville Loberg. “And having an enjoyable workout.”
Oakstrong’s self-defense training uses real-world scenarios, the psychology of staying safe, and practical techniques that can be used under pressure.
Traditional and modern weapons skills are also taught.
“Teenagers particularly need selfdefense. I delight in seeing their growth from fear towards courage... in seeing the confidence that comes from learning how to defend themselves and getting a great workout,” said Loberg.
Oakstrong offers a varied curriculum of traditional “hard-style” karate and artistic “soft-style” karate that greatly emphasizes internal energy work.
“I can’t say enough great things about Oakstrong Martial Arts and I highly recommend anybody who is thinking about learning a martial art, to contact Neville.” said high school student Philip Loesh. “I promise you, you won’t find a better teacher and mentor.”
Looking for a 1-day self-defense workshop / team-building? Oakstrong specializes in workshops tailored to specific
needs and situations. Recent workshops include parent/teen daughter, community social workers, LGBTQ+, and real estate agents.
“[Loberg did] an excellent job of tailoring the presentation to the needs of our team. He was polite, energetic and understood his audience,” said Darlene T., social worker agency executive.
Whether you’re interested in karate, street-smart self-defense, or learning about weapons, Oakstrong Martial Arts in Felton is the ideal destination for anyone looking to improve their safety and well-being.
www.oakstrong.net
info@oakstrong.net (831) 252-2628
Scotts Valley High Seeks Local Business and Organizations for Career Fair
Scotts Valley High School is inviting local businesses and organizations to participate in a SVHS Career Fair for students on March 11 from 11 am to 1 pm.
The SVHS Career Fair’s purpose is to assist students in exploring career options, securing internships, and networking for future employment. The SVHS College & Career Center is collaborating with a local non-profit, Your Future Is Our Business, to lead this initiative. Participating businesses, organizations, and professionals will have a table reserved for them at the event to meet with interested Falcons about internships (paid and unpaid), summer job opportunities, and general career questions.
Participants are encouraged to bring informational materials to the event. The students are excited to learn more about work opportunities in Scotts Valley. The location
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of the event is the SVHS Gym. Interested businesses and organizations can register for the fair at: https://bit.ly/SVHS-career-fair or reach out to Amy Shiovitz, College & Career Advisor, at ashiovitz@scottsvalleyusd.org for more information.
The SVHS College & Career Center assists students in exploring different career paths and educational opportunities.
The Center hosts various university representatives, organizes career-centered events, and works one-on-one with students to set them up for a successful future. The College & Career Advisor facilitates SVHS participation in Santa Cruz Trades Day, Cabrillo’s Health Careers Expo, and partners
with the SVHS Parent Club for a monthly workshop featuring a parent talking about their career path.
Please visit the center website at https:// svhs.scottsvalleyusd.org/o/svhs/page/ college-career for more information.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to recruit SVHS students for internships and summer employment. We look forward to seeing you on March 11th.
NOW HIRING! FINANCE & CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
The Finance and Customer Service Manager is responsible for the effective operations of the finance, accounting, payroll, utility billing and customer service functions of the District.
Salary range is $142,000 - $178,00. Learn more about this position at: svwd.org. Applications are now being accepted, apply immediately.
Scotts Valley High School Parent Club News
Scotts Valley High School’s 25th Anniversary Gala Sponsorship Opportunities
Scotts Valley High School is celebrating its 25th anniversary this school year.
To commemorate this milestone, the SVHS 25th Anniversary Gala will take place on April 26th from 6 to 10 pm at the Inn at Pasatiempo.
The event will be an opportunity to celebrate SVHS’ past, present and future as well as raise funds for current and future Falcons. The SVHS 25th Anniversary Planning Team invites sponsorships for the gala to help us reach our $25,000 goal for the SVHS 25th Anniversary Fund.
We have different levels available including gold, silver and bronze. Each
level is associated with different recognition opportunities.
We’re also offering table, dessert and appetizer sponsorships. Information is available at https://tinyurl.com/svhs25thgalasponsorships or contact us at svhs25thanniversary@gmail.com with any questions.
We are also requesting silent and live auction item donations. Please contact us if you would like to participate.
Thank you for your consideration as we greatly appreciate our community partners.
The SVHS 25th Anniversary Fund was established this fall to raise funds for
SVHS Wellness Center programs; grants for seniors with financial need for prom and other senior activities; motivational speakers; college scholarships; student leadership conference participation; and campus beautification projects.
The SVHS 25th Anniversary Planning Team is composed of representatives from Scotts Valley Unified School District; Scotts Valley High School including students, teachers and administration; Falcon Club; and SVHS Parent Club.
Tickets for the SVHS 25th Anniversary Gala go on sale March 3rd with more information available at https://www.svhs25th. com/.
Scotts Valley High School Parent Club Launches Discount Card
Scotts Valley High School Parent Club has launched the Falcon Family Discount Card as a fundraiser in partnership with seven local businesses.
The Falcon Family Discount Card can be purchased for $10 and provides a 10% discount up to $5 off at each of the following: Bruno’s Bar & Grill, Cali Style, Laughing Monk, Round Table Pizza, Santa Cruz Bowls, TOGO’S, and Zinnia’s Gift Boutique. The value of the card is
$35. 100% of sales go to SVHS Parent Club.
We are grateful to these seven local business partners for their support.
SVHS Parent Club funds and supports programs to enhance the quality of education and well-being of our Scotts Valley High School students
while supporting staff and teachers. We fund monthly career workshops for students led by parents; new science lab equipment and library materials; $200 to each teacher for supplies; finals study breaks; HOPE Squad; the IB library research license; teacher/staff
appreciation luncheons; and more. We rely on family donations, business match programs and fundraisers with local businesses to meet our annual fundraising goal of $40,000.
Falcon Family Discount Cards can be purchased at tinyurl.com/FalconDiscount Card. For more information please contact us at svhsparentclub@gmail. com or visit our website at www.svhs parentclub.org.
Rotary Club of Scotts Valley Message
Dear Scotts Valley residents and friends, the following is a list of our upcoming Speakers, community activities, and an invitation for you to attend our signature project: The Students Award and Scholarships Program.
As mentioned last month, we have a phenomenal Speakers Program. We just had the retired Professor/Scientist Fred Leung, presenting last Monday on the origins of the COVID Virus. Check Speakers posts at: facebook.com/ ScottsValleyRotary/
Upcoming Speakers and major activities:
• March 7 — Rotary Night at the Warriors
T2025! Doors open at 6 and the event starts at 7:00PM. Get your tickets here: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/ RotaryNight25
• March 10 — Carrie Birkhofer, Exec. Director Bay Federal Credit Union: The Credit Union Difference
• March 31, 5:30pm — Club Social at the Stone House Bar & Grill, Hilton Hotel
• April 14 — Patsy Gasco, Red Cross Program Manager
• April 21 — The Student Awards and Scholarships Program, at the Regeneration Church, 1500 Green Hills, Scotts Valley. Doors open at 5 and
the program starts at 5:30PM. You are invited!
• May 12 — Past Rotary District Governor Ron Sekkel, Rotary History Part 1 of 4, on Paul Harris legacy
Our Club is now meeting in-person on the 2nd Mondays of the month with a Speaker Program at 12:00 Noon, at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, 5030 Scotts Valley Drive. We’ll contact members separately for Community Service projects. You are welcome to attend meetings and activities as a Club Guest. Come check us out!
For more information, please call/text CoPresident Patrizia Materassi at (831)334-2383.
Santa Cruz / Scotts Valley Pipeline Underway
he Scotts Valley Water District and the City of Santa Cruz Water Department are breaking ground on a collaborative, $6.5 million intertie pipeline project to connect the two water agencies.
The critically important project will dramatically increase system resilience, improve emergency preparedness, and ensure the availability of reliable, safe drinking water for customers of both agencies.
The intertie will link the potable water systems of the City of Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley Water District through the construction of a new 2-mile water supply pipeline and a pump station. The route of the pipeline will include La Madrona Drive, Sims Road and Firehouse Lane.
The pipeline is the final link in a regional effort to connect public water systems from Boulder Creek to La Selva Beach. Funding for
the project came from the state Department of Water Resources Grant and both water agencies.
Construction is expected to last approximately 12 months with anticipated traffic impacts in the area.
For more information, including how to sign up for bi-weekly email updates about the project, please visit cityofsantacruz.com/ scottsvalleyintertie.
