The Penny Ice Creamery Official Ribbon Cutting Join Us — The Whole Community Is Invited!
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Thursday 10/21, 5:30-7pm • The Hangar, 262 Mt. Hermon Road, Suite 104
anager Alyssa Jacobsen smiles as she places a fresh pan of Mascarpone Peach in the dipping cabinet. “The peaches are from Love Apple Farms,” she says with a smile. “It’s amazing to be scooping ice cream made with ingredients grown only a few miles
from the shop. And it doesn’t hurt that this flavor is delicious!” On October 21st at 5:30pm founders Kendra Baker and Zachary Davis will join with the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce to officially cut the ribbon on their newest location at 262 Mount Hermon
Road, their fourth Penny in Santa Cruz County. The shop is located in The Hanger, a new commercial development that will soon include a home decor store by Zinnia’s and a restaurant and tap room from Faultline Brewery. “We are thrilled to be a part of the Scotts Valley community,” says Davis. “Kendra has had relationships with local growers in the Santa Cruz Mountains like Love Apple since her days as Executive Pastry Chef at Manresa in Los Gatos and The Penny has been a vendor at the Felton Farmers’ Market for years. Now with a brick and mortar shop here in Scotts Valley we look forward to strengthening our local connections.” The Penny Ice Creamery Scotts Valley launched quietly with a soft opening on August 30th but the word quickly spread.
“Everyone has been so fantastic,” says Baker. “One of my favorite things about ice cream is that it is enjoyed by people from all walks of life. We’re getting to know so many different people very quickly.” The Penny Ice Creamery is the only ice cream shop in Santa Cruz County making delicious ice cream completely from scratch in house. Flavors change with the seasons, and feature locally farmed and organic ingredients.
Scotts Valley Small Business Rent & Mortgage Assistance Grant Program
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he City of Scotts Valley and Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce a $250,000 Small Business Rent & Mortgage Assistance Grant Program. The goal of this program is to provide economic relief to small businesses in Scotts Valley that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses selected to receive
grants are required to use the funding towards qualified rent or mortgage expenses that have been incurred between April 1, 2020 and October 31, 2021. The City anticipates that somewhere between 20-30 businesses will be awarded a grant under this program.
As an example, applicants must be a for-profit small business with 25 or fewer employees, operating in Scotts Valley with a brickand-mortar store and have a demonstrated financial need as a result of COVID-19. Keep an eye out for additional information and full eligibility requirements,
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including a formal launch of the grant application period and full program guidelines to be publicly introduced at the end of October 2021. If you are interested and think your business may qualify, please email Chamber Executive Director, Danny Reber, at dreber@scottsvalleychamber. com to be added to our list of interested businesses.
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September Ribbon Cutting at Found Art Collective Photo Credit: Arwen Reber & Robert Aldana
Donna Lind (City Council)
Jack Dilles
(City Council)
Danny Reber (Chamber Executive Director)
Elaine Sherer Owner Found Art Collective
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Chamber Ambassadors Victor Alejandro Jay Topping
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County Step Up For Kids and Community
n August 2021, following the loss of afterschool programming provided by the City of Scotts Valley, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County expanded our offerings from three clubhouse locations (downtown Santa Cruz, Live Oak, and the Joe & Linda Aliberti Clubhouse in Scotts Valley) to also include onsite afterschool programs at Brook Knoll “Eagle Club” and Vine Hill “Bear Club” elementary schools, serving an additional 130 youth in Scotts Valley alone. Each of these sites delivers what research says is most needed from out-of-school programs: healthy relationships with positive adult role models; a structured, safe and nurturing environment; and access to a diverse range of programs that includes recreation, self-expression, and opportunities for building positive behaviors. To learn more about our Clubs we invite you to join us for just 10 minutes online for our GREAT FUTURES COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 9:00am. This annual event will be held virtually this year, with a live premier on our website and social media platforms. Hear from community members, youth, staff, and this year’s guest speaker, Dr. Faris Sabbah from the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, as they speak to the growing needs of our youth and community. We’ll also highlight how the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County is stepping up as a leader to serve youth from across the county by providing opportunities for safe, in-person interaction, academic enrichment and social-emotional development. To support our Great Futures Community Breakfast text “COMMUNITYBREAKFAST” to 44-321. For interest in the afterschool programs at Brook Knoll “Eagle Club” and Vine Hill “Bear Club” elementary schools please call 831-535-7017. Visit our website: www.boysandgirlsclub.info, Follow us on instagram @bgcscc or find us on facebook.
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State of the City Address
Saturday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m.-Noon
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he Scotts Valley Senior Life Association is proud to host this year’s Scotts Valley State of the City Address. This event is open to the entire community free of charge. The event will be held this Saturday, October 2nd from 10am to Noon. The location will be outdoors, in the shaded open space behind the Scotts Valley Community Center. Socially Distanced seating will be available and masks are requested. Speakers include: • Mayor Derek Timm • Interim City Manager, Brian Haddix • Police Captain, Jayson Rutherford • Fire Chief, Ron Whittle • SVUSD Superintendent, Tanya Krause • School Board President, Sue Rains
Support Valley Churches United Through Santa Cruz Community Credit Union’s RETURN THE FAVOR Giving Campaign
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alley Churches United Missions is very excited to be a part of Santa Cruz Community Credit Union’s RETURN THE FAVOR CAMPAIGN. For every dollar you donate to Valley Churches
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2BR/2BA 2-STORY HOME BEN 2BR/2BA 2-STORY CONDO IN 1BR/1BA HOME PLUS OFFICE IN LOMOND on Love Creek. Loft. W/D HIDDEN OAKS in Scotts Valley. Patio. SANTA CRUZ on Spiker Lane. W/D incl. Deck. No pets. Deck. FP. No pets. incl. Garden. Patio. No pets. AVAIL NOW AVAIL MID OCTOBER AVAIL NOW
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To donate please visit Santa Cruz Community Credit Union’s website at scccu.org. To learn more about Valley Churches visit vcum.org or call (831) 336-8258.
• Scotts Valley Water District General Manager, Piret Harmon Key topics to be discussed will include: thriving through ongoing crisis, major city Initiatives, General Plan & development updates, and looking forward to 2022. Bring your questions to ask our City Leaders with entire group or individually after the presentation. ••• To RSVP or for additional information call (831) 438-1000 or email info@scottsvalleyseniorlife.org.
Celebrating 40 Years of Managing & Selling Homes throughout Santa Cruz County — 1981 - 2021
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United Missions, SCCCU will match your gift (up to $50,000). This is an excellent opportunity to help raise needed funds to support our neighbors in need as we enter the holiday season. Please consider giving today.
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1BR/1BA APARTMENT IN SANTA CRUZ off Graham Hill. STUDIO IN TRIPLEX IN BEN LOMOND on Glen Lomond Water, garbage & PG&E incl. Parking for 1 vehicle only. w/deck. W/D. Water & garbage incl. No pets. AVAIL NOW AVAIL NOW
PROPOSED WATER RATE CHANGES The Scotts Valley Water District is proposing a rate increase and changes to the rate structure. The rate increase is being considered so that the District can pay for ongoing operations and replace aging infrastructure. The District has fixed costs that need to be met regardless of customer water demand, including maintenance and upgrades, customer service and staffing. Planned infrastructure upgrades include well replacement and improvements to water mains and storage tanks. The Scotts Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 during the regular Board meeting. If adopted, the proposed new rates would take effect January 1, 2022, with annual increases each January 1, up to and including January 1, 2026.
Learn more at www.svwd.org/ratestudy
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CALL FOR SPECIAL RATES 831.688.7549
Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce 360 King’s Village Road Scotts Valley, CA 95066