BEN LOMOND

Highway 9 overnight closure to begin Sept. 14

Major work on Highway 9 to repair damage from winter storms will result in the long-term overnight closure of Highway 9 beginning Sept. 14, according to a release from Caltrans.

This overnight closure will take place on a section of the highway known as Jaye’s at mile marker 8.8 on Highway 9 in Ben Lomond, near Park Way and Shadowbrook Road at the north end of Highlands County Park.

Drivers will encounter the overnight closure from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., seven days a week, for approximately 10 weeks. The Sept. 14 start date is conditional pending utility work being completed. Highway 9 will remain open and operate under one-way reversing traffic control during daytime hours.

A detour is available on Glen Arbor Road. Drivers should expect delays of up to 10 minutes. Emergency vehicles will not have access through the construction zone during overnight work hours.

Overnight closures are expected to be in place through Nov. 4. One-way traffic control will continue to be in effect for several weeks once the overnight work is completed.

SANTA CRUZ

Virtual seminar focuses on Medicare

A Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program counselor will help demystify Medicare at a virtual seminar at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 via Zoom.

Topics include: The A, B, C’s (and D) of Medicare, original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage, when and how to enroll, choosing a drug plan and supplementing Medicare.

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) counselors are trained and registered with the California Department of Aging. HICAP is not associated with insurance companies, products or agents. HICAP of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties is a program within Senior Network Services, a community-based nonprofit organization. Class may be repeated.

The seminar is free to attend, but you must register. To register, call 831-462-5510.

SALINAS

Online session helps with fall gardening

Learn from UC Master Gardener Corrie Rothman about how to prepare soil for spring from 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. 19 online.

The event will incorporate plants that are native to the California Central Coast and support the pollinators and other beneficial insects that will help your garden thrive.

The event is free, but donations are appreciated.

To register, visit mbmg.ucanr.edu.

SANTA CRUZ

Soquel class of 1973 plans reunion

The Soquel High School Class of 1973 and friends will be holding its 50-year class reunion from 6-11 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Dream Inn, 175 W. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz.

The cost is $110 per person and features dinner, music, dancing and ocean views.

For information, visit “Soquel High Class of 1973 Reunion Page” on Facebook, or text 831-247-9604.

The event is open to all Soquel High School alumni and friends.

SANTA CRUZ

Lou Sarto to address the next SIR meeting

Speaker Lou Sarto, a recipient of many US Coast Guard Auxiliary awards will address the next SIR meeting at noon Sept. 13 at the Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St., Santa Cruz.

Sarto will describe the role and mission of the auxiliary’s 21,000 members.

An 11 a.m. social hour and luncheon will precede the presentation.

To request a reservation for this event, email donhershberger@gmail.com. For information, visit sirinc2.org/branch20.

SANTA CRUZ

Santa Cruz bodysurfing contest set Saturday

The 39th Annual California Bodysurfing Championships will take place at Laguna Creek Beach on Saturday.

First heat hits the water at 7 a.m.

Cost is $60. To register, santacruzbodysurfing.org.

SANTA CRUZ

SC fire local hosts open house, barbecue

The Santa Cruz City Fire local 1716 will host an open house and barbecue from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 16 at Santa Cruz Station No. 1, 711 Center St., Santa Cruz.

The event features a raffle, music, jump house and live firefighter demonstration. The menu includes tri tip, chicken, hot dogs, pesto pasta salad.

Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for kids. All proceeds go to the Local 1716 donation funds.

BEN LOMOND

Valley Churches to host anniversary gala

Valley Churches United will host its 40th anniversary Ruby Gala from 6-10 p.m. Sept. 22 at Roaring Camp’s Bret Harte Hall, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton.

Join the festivities and celebrate 40 years of serving the community. Come and hear the stories and learn more about an organization that provides vital services and bridges the gap for those in need throughout San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley and Bonny Doon.

Appetizers and a buffet will be provided by Bruno’s Bar and Grill. The evening entertainment will also include a silent and live auction, local beer and wine and live music by the Joint Chiefs Band. In addition, there will be presentations of the Angel of the Year awards, as outstanding community leaders and volunteers are recognized for their desire to give back and serve.

To purchase tickets, visit vcum.org. For sponsorships, auction donations and other details, call 831-336-8258 ext. 229.

SANTA CRUZ

Senderos offers music, dance classes

Registration is open for folkloric dance (ages 5 and older) and music (ages 7 and older) classes afternoon/evenings and weekends offered by Senderos. No experience is necessary and everyone is welcome.

Participants will be grouped according to age and level. Dance classes take place at Branciforte Small Schools, 840 N. Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz. Music classes take place at Adult Education, 319 La Fonda Ave., Santa Cruz. To register, visit docs.google.com or scsenderos.org.

For questions, email info@scsenderos.org or call 831-854-7740.

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