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Tales of Ben Lomond – Part 2!!

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Step back in time and discover the fascinating history of Ben Lomond! Join us for Tales of Ben Lomond: Part 2 and uncover how visionary businessmen and everyday heroes transformed a rugged mountain outpost into a thriving town between 1890 and 1940.

Presented by historian Ronnie Trubek, this engaging talk will transport you to a time of innovation, resilience, and community spirit. Don’t miss this journey into the past—secure your seat today!

Saturday, March 22

***Doors open at 9:30***

Program begins 10 AM – 12 NOON

Park Hall Community Center, Ben Lomond

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Tickets: $20 Adults | $15 Seniors (65+) & Students (18 & under)

Park Hall Needs YOU!!!

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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

Community Classes NOW AVAILABLE!

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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

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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!

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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!!

Meet your New Trustees!

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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.