Hosted by BLVA and Park Hall you won’t want to miss this special event moderated by Ronnie Trubek – Tickets HERE
Tales of Ben Lomond – November 9 from 10am-12 noon!
Park Hall Needs YOU!!!
Want to serve your community? Have some special skills in your tool kit that are currently under-utilized? Want to be part of a fun organization while making Ben Lomond a more wonderful place? Look no further! We are looking for 2 board members to join Park Hall! This is a mighty crew with a “can do” ‘tude – join this elite and creative bunch. For more information reach out to parkhall.communitycenter@gmail.com
Thank you SLV Post!!!
Thank you Julie Horner for the amazing write up in the SLV Post. So excited to have this MCT production in the hall for spooky season. Not to be missed!!! https://slvpost.com/evil-dead-the-musical/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFdHLhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeXbuWQKDZX8B3WkOHp-K10dw-qqENevFUO5RgkGVmOBexGAhdik0xMzmA_aem_Vmpx46sRVswqAvYO33QoPA
Community Classes NOW AVAILABLE!
Join us on a new adventure as we begin to add community classes to Park Hall! More to be added soon, but join us for Yoga, Dance, Pilates and Art! Class schedule below – you can click HERE or go to the registration page to sign up! Bellydance with Helene begins on Sept. 9th 2024, YOGA will begin the first week of OCTOBER the rest begin Sept. 16th.
Dangerous Beauties Presents: Warrior Women – March 9th
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE “Warrior Women” unveils the captivating world of complex female archetypes, both real and imagined, through the mesmerizing medium of dance. From the legendary bravery of Joan of Arc to the captivating allure of Cleopatra, the fierce strength of the Amazons, and the contemporary resilience embodied by Sinead O’Connor, this performance artfully weaves together tales of powerful women who have left an indelible mark on history.
The dancers, with artistry and grace, bring to life the multifaceted stories of these warrior women, exploring the nuances of their strength, courage, and resilience. The event transcends time and culture, delving into the essence of what makes these iconic figures stronger than diamonds – a metaphor for their enduring and unyielding strength. Through the transformative power of dance, “Warrior Women” promises to be a celebration of feminine strength, a captivating journey that leaves audiences inspired by the indomitable spirit of these remarkable women. Come celebrate WOMENS’ HISTORY MONTH with us!
2 performance workshops presented by Amy Sigil and Kamala Almanzar – workshop info at www.dangerousbeautiesproductions.com
Dangerous Beauties: Warrior Women March 9th and 10th Dance Workshops!
Join us for a special weekend featuring dance workshops from internationally-acclaimed performers. Learn several genres of belly dance as well as performance skills. There will be 2 performance opportunities to dance alongside Kamala Almanzar and Amy Sigil! A unique makeup workshop hosted by Emmy award-winning artist Devilla of Los Angeles and a mini photo workshop to capture it all hosted by Maharet Hughes, known as the dance photographer. Take one class or take them all! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!!
Auditions! Independent Production…
Contact George Z for more information for this independent production!
Meet your New Trustees!
On Tuesday August 22nd in the evening we held a Town Hall meeting with twenty eight Ben Lomond residents in attendance. Three nominations were made for our three trustee positions and the town of Ben Lomond voted to elect Mikala Clements, Heidi Costanza, and Michael Laurin.
Mikala Clements is a Santa Cruz native and has lived in Ben Lomond since 2000. She received her BS from San Jose State in Business Management. Working at 2 small businesses in Santa Cruz she eventually made her way back to working with her sisters and cousins in their family business, Scarborough Lumber. Mikala is looking forward to learning about Park Hall and how she can add value as a trustee.
Heidi Castagna has called Ben Lomond home for 20 years and is a lifelong Santa Cruz County resident. She’s intrigued by the narratives of Ben Lomond’s past, and by the positive force of community that makes this town so special. Heidi’s professional career is in technology, having led teams at Seagate for nearly two decades and serving as the Senior Director of Global Education Services at NVIDIA for the past 7 years. Her academic journey led her through Chico State University for a Bachelor of Science degree, and the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University for her graduate degree. Known for her knack for innovation, connecting people, and being a driving force for positive change, Heidi is excited to apply her skills and experience for the betterment of Park Hall
Michael Laurin and family have lived in Ben Lomond for 20+ years, with family ties to the San Lorenzo Valley dating back some 50+ years. His three adult children grew up and attended schools in Ben Lomond and the larger San Lorenzo Valley area. Michael’s professional career as a Director of Collaboration Solutions for AVI-SPL has spanned the past 15 years. During those 15 years he has developed and obtained business knowledge which he has applied at previously held Board Positions and will bring this knowledge of navigating Park Halls Needs, Challenges and Opportunities to his new position as a trustee. Michael has a BS Degree from Saint Mary’s College and played Division I College Soccer for four years. He has been the Technical Director for Little Peoples Reparatory Thater for the past 15 years, which has exposed him to many aspects/elements/infrastructure elements of Park Hall. He is excited to bring his past experiences, knowledge, and new(or even old) ideas to the community via the Park Hall Trustees position and services/offerings available at Park Hall.
We had 28 Residents of Ben Lomond – here is our Meeting Agenda / Meeting Minutes.
Town Hall Meeting
Ben Lomond Park Hall
Election of New Trustees
WHERE: Park Hall, 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond,
95005
WHEN: Tuesday, August 22nd, 5:00pm
WHO: Those adult persons in attendance, living within a mile and one half of Park Hall, are eligible to vote for the current vacant positions of Park Hall Trustee. The election committee will verify each person’s residence or ownership prior to issuing
a ballot.
CANDIDATES: Nominations for the position will come from the floor during the meeting. The nominated persons will each be given five minutes to address those in attendance before the secret ballot is taken.
Three new Trustees are to be added to the existing Board. Please attend and help select the newest Park Hall leaders that will guide Park Hall on your behalf.
August 12 – Andre Thierry/Park Hall Fundraiser and Centennial Celebration!
Historic Park Hall in Ben Lomond is celebrating 100 years of community and is ringing in their Centennial with Grammy-nominated Andre Thierry and local favorites Moonshine Crossroads! Join us for a spectacular event and help us raise funds to keep Park Hall a treasured resource serving our San Lorenzo Valley. Enjoy amazing music, meet your neighbors and build community! Buy tickets HERE!!!!!