Mayor’s Message | Fun and Fire Security This Summer time in Scotts Valley – Press Banner

As the climate heats up and summer time swings into full gear, Scotts Valley is buzzing with exercise. The parks are alive, the music is enjoying and our native outlets are crammed with that vitality solely summer time can carry. But with the sunshine comes a really actual reminder: we’re formally in hearth season—a time that requires vigilance and preparedness.

After the CZU fires, our neighborhood is aware of firsthand how critical hearth threat might be. I’ve seen neighbors stepping up: becoming a member of Firewise communities, clearing defensible area, trimming dry vegetation and cleansing roofs and gutters. If you haven’t but, take time to study which evacuation zone you reside in on Zonehaven. Scotts Valley Fire and Cal Fire are doing wonderful work educating and supporting our neighborhood—however security nonetheless begins with every of us. So test your property, clear the comb and speak together with your neighbors. Fire preparedness is a shared duty.

At the identical time, summer time in Scotts Valley is stuffed with pleasure and so many causes to come back collectively. If you’ve been ready for a season full of stay music, household enjoyable and hometown taste—that is it. Skypark is the place to be, with occasions all through the summer time.

Santa Cruz County Family Fun Day rolled into Skypark on July 19, bringing a full day of pleasure for all ages. There had been bounce homes, face portray, meals vehicles, video games, stay music and cubicles from unbelievable native organizations—together with hearth vehicles and police autos for teenagers to climb aboard and discover. This county-wide celebration was a collaboration amongst recreation departments throughout Santa Cruz County.

The Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival is again Aug. 16-17 with over 100 artists, meals vehicles, stay music (together with James Durbin & The Lost Boys), basic vehicles on the Cops & Rodders present on Saturday, and the annual Dog Day on Sunday. Festivities begin at 10am each days. Entry is free, however don’t neglect to purchase your beverage tickets upfront at svartfestival.com. It’s one among our most beloved weekends of the 12 months, with one thing for everybody—together with a children’ zone, in fact.

Music at Skypark returns Aug. 24 and Sept. 28, with free stay live shows from 2:30-6pm that includes Fishhook, Extra Large, The Inciters and The Houserockers. These reveals elevate cash for varsity music applications and are an effective way to take pleasure in meals, drinks and dancing with neighbors.

Food Truck Fridays proceed on July 25 at 5pm and run on the fourth Friday of the month by October. If you haven’t been, it’s a must-do: nice meals, stay music and the SVEF beer and wine backyard—all supporting our native faculties. It’s a straightforward, enjoyable solution to seize dinner and join with the neighborhood.

Other favorites embrace Movie Night at Siltanen Park on Aug. 15 (that includes “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”) and the Family Campout in September, full with an evening hike, s’mores and glow-in-the-dark garden video games.

While you’re out having fun with all of it, I hope you’ll take time to assist the native companies that make Scotts Valley really feel like residence. Penny Ice Creamery is ideal for cooling off after a day on the park with their award-winning do-it-yourself flavors. While you’re there, cease into HOME by Zinnia’s—house owners Dedra and Tim Bennett just lately helped my household replace our furnishings, and I can say firsthand they go above and past to carry your imaginative and prescient to life.

Adorable French Bakery, new to Scotts Valley however lengthy wanted at space farmers’ markets, is a must-visit. Delicious do-it-yourself meals, pastries, drinks and their well-known breads—all served beneath a large oak cover on their charming patio.

The lively way of life of Scotts Valley additionally requires the suitable tools. Cali Style and Scotts Valley Cycle Sport have all the things you want for summer time adventures on the paths or within the skate park. They have specialists available that will help you discover the suitable tools together with the gear to look the half. 

Our Scotts Valley Senior Center can also be in full swing with a summer time calendar full of yoga, artwork, socials and particular applications for each era. Check out their actions calendar at scottsvalley.gov.

So sure—keep secure and maintain your private home and neighborhood. But additionally: present up. Dance within the park. Support a scholar band. Try a brand new meals truck. Grab a croissant and catch the sundown. We’ve acquired a lot to have a good time this summer time—and it’s all taking place proper right here at residence.

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Derek Timm is mayor of Scotts Valley. To attain Timm, electronic mail dt***@**********ey.gov or name 831-239-9203.