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Summer Reading Program Kicks Off

growingupsc — Mon, 11 May 2026 23:42:14 +0000

Santa Cruz Public Libraries is excited to kick-off summer with the 2026 Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is Plant a Seed, Read! This theme is rooted in the concept of farm-to-table. A farm grows food that nourishes our bodies; a library grows ideas that nourish our minds. Both food and stories connect us to our family, culture, economy, and ecology. Reading transports us to magical worlds sparking our imagination and creativity. The Summer Reading Program encourages children to explore the world of books and reading during their summer break. Participation in the Summer Reading Program fosters love for reading and learning, and prevents the “Summer Slide” —a term used to describe the loss over the summer months of academic skills and knowledge students gain through the school year. Engaging in reading activities during this time helps prevent the ‘slide’ and enhances children’s literacy skills, ensuring a smoother transition to the new school year in the fall. Adults are also encouraged to participate in the Summer Reading program; this serves as a strong model for children, as they see their parents enjoying reading, or participating in the many programs offered, enhancing family connectedness and strengthening parent-children bonds. Beyond preventing the ‘slide’, the Summer Reading Program offers a wide range of additional benefits for kids. It allows them to discover the joy of reading for pleasure, without the pressures of school assignments or exams. When children choose books based on their interests and preferences, they immerse themselves in captivating stories, explore new worlds that spark their imagination. Reading during the summer also enhances vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills, while expanding their knowledge on various subjects. As part of the Summer Reading Program, kids, teens, families and adults are encouraged to track how much they read to earn gift certificates to Atlantis Fantasy World and the Boardwalk Bowl, scoops of ice cream from The Penny Ice Creamery, and raffle tickets for the grand prize. Grand prize for kids is a $500 gift certificate to Book Shop Santa Cruz, teens can win a $500 gift certificate to local businesses. Adults signing up by June 22 enter a raffle for a Family pack of 2 adult +2 youth tickets for Santa Cruz Shakespeare summer 2026 season, and as they read, they earn seed packets from Renee’s Garden, raffle tickets for the Silver Prize, which is a Museum of Art and History Fan Membership, or the Gold Prize, which is a Monterey Bay Aquarium Family Membership. The library also offers a variety of FREE programs to make the summer even more engaging and interactive. Join us for special events featuring Jungle James, Happy Birds, Cascada de Flores, and Perry Yan, to name a few! We also have workshops, virtual author talks, family crafts, movie nights, and weekly storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers. These activities not only foster a sense of community among young readers but also promote creativity and collaboration. The Santa Cruz Public Libraries Summer Reading Program is a valuable opportunity for children to continue their reading journey during the summer months. We encourage you to read for fun, to learn a new skill, to make a new friend, and plant a seed, read at the Santa Cruz Public Library this summer! Visit any of the ten open branches of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries to sign up for the Summer Reading program or go online. Participants can log their Summer Reading hours to win prizes by using the reading log on the back of the program brochure, additional copies of the log are also available, or can be logged by using the Beanstack App. For a complete list of all the Summer Reading Program activities and locations, visit the Santa Cruz Public Libraries Summer Reading Program page at SantaCruzpl.org/SRP/ By Ana Maria Treadwell, Community Relations Specialist, Santa Cruz Public Libraries

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Chasing Dreams: A Small Book with a Big Heart

growingupsc — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:25:40 +0000

A review of Kobi Yamada's 'Chasing Dreams,' an inspiring picture book about a raccoon's journey of courage and aspiration, perfect for readers of all ages.

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Teen Artes Exhibit Showcases Local Talent

growingupsc — Thu, 30 May 2024 23:08:02 +0000

A new exhibit by local high school students in the Teen Artes program, under the umbrella of Pajaro Valley Arts, opened in May in the PV Arts Porter Building on Main Street. The show features mixed media, paintings, collage, ceramic sculpture and other mediums by four students from Watsonville, Aptos and St. Francis High schools as well as alumni, and teaching artists.It was curated by Teen Artes participants in 2023-2024 with the help of local artist Josefina Rocha.Teen Artes participants in the 2023/24 school year spent the year learning from professional teaching artists and their mediums and created works of art that have inspired them to further develop their artistic skills, organizers said. “Our Teen Artes program strives to teach high school students about creative career fields that allow them to develop and expand their skills and knowledge. This program provides opportunities to meet and learn from local artists and creative professionals in Santa Cruz County,” said Josefina Rocha.Yasmín Salas’ said, “I’ve always been shy and art was my main way to express myself, ideas, and creativity. What inspires me to create is my love for nature and my Mexican culture. I enjoy walking around Watsonville admiring the murals by local artists. I especially enjoy working with fellow teen artists from Watsonville. Teen Artes has been a supportive and creative hub for me and I loved meeting fellow young artists in Watsonville.” Artist Bella Umeki-Martinez said she was pleased to be a part of the show. “I feel so excited to be in the show,” she said. “I’m just happy to be a part of this great program; we put a lot into this show.” She said she next plans to attend San Francisco State College and major in studio art and art history. The show runs through June 30 at the Porter Building, 280 Main St., with gallery hours on Wednesday through Sunday 11am-4pm. By Tarmo Hannula

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A Volcanic New Direction for Mystery Writer Leslie Karst

growingupsc — Thu, 30 May 2024 21:18:36 +0000

Known for her popular Sally Solari cozy mystery series, local author and parttime Hawai’i resident Leslie Karst has just whipped up a brand-new adventure mystery, Molten Death. The new cozy (non-violent, no bad words) mystery is planned to be the first of Karst’s Orchid Isle series. In this fast-moving caper Karst takes the reader well beyond tiki bars and luau buffets. Once her protagonist sees a body being engulfed by hot lava, the hunt is on for a killer. Readers of Molten Death will be treated to well-researched island lore, simmering eco-politics, panoramic hot lava, and of course, Karst’s tasty menus with an Aloha flavor. GU: Did the experience of actually watching glowing molten lava from recent volcanoes trigger the idea for this book? LK: Yes and no. Molten Death has actually been a long time in the making. I came up with the idea for the story after I—like my protagonist Valerie—was taken aback on my first visit to Hawai‘i at how very different the Big Island was from what I’d imagined it would be. But it was different in a captivating, almost magical way. What makes the island special for this lava junkie is the presence of two active volcanoes. This ongoing volcanic activity has shaped not only the island’s geology, flora, and fauna, but also the culture of the intrepid Polynesians who made the long voyage from the South Pacific to the archipelago by outrigger canoe some eight hundred years ago. Even today, inhabitants of the Big Island pay respect to Pele by leaving her offerings of gin and woven leis of ti intertwined with ‘ōhi‘a lehua blossoms along the rim of Kīlauea crater. And when Pele sent a river of lava down through the communities of Leilani Estates and Kapoho back in 2018, I knew it was time to write the story. I had to share my awe and love for this geologically dynamic, culturally diverse, and stupendously beautiful island and tell a tale of secrets and mystery, friendship and food, and hot molten lava. Q: This Orchid Isle Mystery is the first of a brand-new series for you. Was it refreshing for you as a mystery writer to move out in a new direction? It was. Much as I adore Sally Solari and the cast of characters in that series, after six books, I felt I was ready to move on—I’d told as much of Sally’s story as I needed to. I’ve also long been eager to set a book on the Big Island. A large part of that was my fascination with the volcanoes. But I was also taken with the unique cultural makeup of the place as a result of the history of immigration to the Hawaiian islands. Long after the original Polynesians came the whalers, then the missionaries and other haoles, who ended up in control of vast sugarcane and pineapple plantations. Next came wave after wave of workers brought in to work those plantations, including Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Filipinos. As a result, the Big Island is now one of the most culturally diverse places in all the country. Q: You include plenty of Island politics in this new book. Do you have faith in your readers’ interest in the issues? My guess is that armchair travelers are happy to learn about this “real” Hawai‘i. No one wants to be preached to in a novel, but readers do expect an accurate portrayal of the place where the story is set. And in crime fiction in particular, cultural and political issues specific to the area can be vital to the crafting of the mystery, providing motives for the various suspects. Thus, Molten Death touches on such things as the Hawaiian sovereignty movement and the anger at what some long-time residents see as desecration of their land by the geothermal energy plant down in Puna. Q: Do you always know how the book ends? or do you let yourself be surprised by the ultimate outcome?In the world of crime fiction, writers are often said to be “plotters” or “pantsers,” i.e, they either plot everything in advance or they write by the seat of their pants, making it up as they go. For my first Sally Solari mystery, Dying for a Taste, I fell firmly into the first category, completing a detailed outline of the entire book before setting fingers to keyboard to begin writing the story. But with each succeeding book, I’ve slipped more and more into that loosey-goosey world of the pantser. That said, I never start writing until I know who did it, and also what prompts my amateur sleuth to investigate the death. By Christina Waters

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Santa Cruz County Youth Poet Laureate Announced

growingupsc — Sat, 04 May 2024 23:06:06 +0000

Santa Cruz County’s first ever Youth Poet Laureate honor was given to Dina Lusztig Noyes at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, CA. SC County Youth Poet Laureate finalists include Gregory Souza, Simon Ellefson, Madeline Aliah, and Sylvi Kayser. During the inauguration ceremony, each youth poet performed several of their poems, demonstrating their unique voices and talents. The cohort will continue to be a team of artistic excellence and community engagement through poetry work. Some members of the cohort will be reading their poetry at the Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair on May 4. Dina Lusztig Noyes will be Community Writers’ featured reader in-person on Sept. 28 from 2:30-4:30pm at the Porter Memorial Library in Soquel. Applicants submitted five original poems and a resumé. All finalists received a $100 cash honorarium and the Youth Poet Laureate received $500. All finalists also received a gift card donated by Two Birds Books. “I was delighted by the caliber and passion of all our applicants this inaugural year, and I’m especially gratified that we were able to name these five youth poets as our cohort.” said Santa Cruz County Poet Laureate Farnaz Fatemi, who facilitated the development of the Youth Poet Laureate program. “It is clear they have each found ways to use poetry to make their own lives more meaningful, and that they will serve, in individual ways, to support their peers and our broader community. I’m so excited to see how that will unfold. I am also deeply grateful to a host of local organizations who have given or pledged support for this program as we build it.” FeedbackDina Lusztig Noyes Step one: question everything.Bloody fists truthward hurl,because your kenningis not “dead girl”…yet. Step two: answer them yourself.Blink, you’ll die, not as two.Darling all herselfthat wasn’t youcadet. Step three: change angles.A bullet’s war will growboy to man, mangled,not boy to girl: soburn me. Step four: understand your want.You are mannequin: broken toy.Hope not yourself to haunt.Do not ridicule the boyturned she. Step five: begin, self actualize.Repair damage self inflicted,but not self galvanized.You were addicted.Heart attack. Step six: you are bulletproof.Circular logic, how clever.But, not weather proof.Not forever.You fall back. Step seven: question everything.

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Summer Reading Program Sparks Imagination and Creativity

growingupsc — Sat, 04 May 2024 22:28:34 +0000

Santa Cruz Public Libraries is excited to kick off summer with the 2024 Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is Read, Renew, Repeat! This conservation message invites participants to reduce consumption, reuse materials, and take the time to read as a restorative measure of self-care and renewal as reading transports us to magical worlds, sparking our imagination and creativity. The Summer Reading Program encourages children to explore the world of books and reading during their summer break. Participation in the Summer Reading Program fosters a love for reading and learning and prevents the “Summer Slip” — a term used to describe the loss over the summer months of academic skills and knowledge students gain throughout the school year Engaging in reading activities during this time helps prevent the ‘slip’ and enhances children’s literacy skills, ensuring a smoother transition to the new school year in the fall. Adults are also encouraged to participate in the Summer Reading program; this serves as a strong model for children as they see their parents enjoying reading or participating in the many programs offered, enhancing family connectedness and strengthening parent-child bonds. Beyond preventing the ‘slip, the Summer Reading Program offers a wide range of additional benefits for kids. It allows them to discover the joy of reading for pleasure, without the pressures of school assignments or exams. When children choose books based on their interests and preferences, they immerse themselves in captivating stories, exploring new worlds that spark their imagination. Reading during the summer also enhances vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills while expanding their knowledge on various subjects. As part of the Summer Reading Program, kids, teens, and families are encouraged to track how much they read to earn gift certificates to Atlantis Fantasy World and the Boardwalk Bowl, scoops of ice cream from The Penny Ice Creamery, and raffle tickets for the grand prize. The grand prize for kids is a gift certificate for a new bike, teens can win a gift certificate for a bike, or other prizes such as headphones, and adults can win gift cards to local bookstores and annual family memberships to local museums. The library also offers a variety of FREE programs to make the summer even more engaging and interactive. Join us for special events featuring Jack Spareribs: Pirate for Hire, Fratello Marionettes, and NorCal Bats, to name a few! We also have poetry workshops, virtual author talks, family crafts, movie nights, and weekly story times for toddlers and preschoolers. These activities not only foster a sense of community among young readers but also promote creativity and collaboration. The Santa Cruz Public Libraries Summer Reading Program is a valuable opportunity for children to continue their reading journey during the summer months. By participating in this program and exploring the diverse range of books and activities available, kids can develop a lifelong love for reading, improve their literacy skills, and make the most of their time away from school. We encourage you to read for fun, to learn a new skill, to make a new friend, and read, renew, repeat at the Santa Cruz Public Library this summer! Visit any of the ten open branches of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries to sign up for the Summer Reading program or go online. Participants can log their Summer Reading hours to win prizes by using the reading log on the back of the program brochure; additional copies of the log are also available. Readers can also log their hours by using the Beanstack App. For a complete list of all the Summer Reading Program activities and locations, visit the Santa Cruz Public Libraries Summer Reading Program page at SantaCruzpl.org/SRP. By Ana Maria Treadwell

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Mock Trial Competition Teaches Teens About Justice

growingupsc — Sat, 04 May 2024 22:08:32 +0000

This year, a group of teenagers was tasked with bringing justice following the death of Kieran Sunshine, a biomedical executive found with apparent stab wounds in a hotel room as it began to emerge the company’s ForeverFlex5000 wasn’t such a wonder-device after all. Thankfully no one actually died—it was just a storyline dreamed-up for the 2024 Santa Cruz County Mock Trial competition. But the way the scenario played out (in the courtroom where people really do get sent to jail), had legal practitioners commenting that the kids were doing a better job than what they’ve even seen from some lawyers. “Congratulations on making it to the final round,” said Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Syda Cogliati, as the proceedings began in Department 5 around 5:30pm. “I know how hard all of you have worked to be here.” Teach Democracy, formerly known as the Constitutional Rights Foundation, has been managing the California Mock Trial Competition since 1980; it produces the witness statements, exhibits, simplified rules of evidence, and lesson plans on the central issues in the case. The local iteration is put on by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education in partnership with the Santa Cruz County Bar Association, the Superior Court of California Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Trial Lawyers Association, and the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. In the matter at issue—People v. Clark—the final hearing was like watching a courtroom TV drama come to life. Mary Fukai, an attorney coach who retired from the Santa Cruz County Office of the Public Defender, confirmed that it wasn’t scripted. Students, she explained, receive a list of facts, case law and witness statements that are about 2-3 pages long. “They basically take all of this information and they turn it into direct examinations, cross examinations,” she said. Both sides (Santa Cruz High School on defense and Pacific Collegiate School prosecuting) had four minutes to present their arguments, on top of responding to questions from the judge. The first order of business was a motion to quash a warrant for cellphone data that had sucked up personal information from dozens of mobile devices. The young litigators debated the applicability of geofence law established in landmark cases like People v. Meza, United States v. Chatrie, People v. Dawes and Price v. Superior Court (Riverside) to try to gain an advantage. Students provided on-the-ball responses to tough questioning from the bench on par with anything you might hear during daytime court sessions. “I’ll grant the motion to suppress the evidence,” the judge decided. Then it was on to opening arguments, with Henry Solomon, who was part of last year’s winning team, setting out why defendant Tobie Clark should be convicted—saying she lied on the patent for the ForeverFlex, which she knew had harmful effects, then killed Sunshine after learning he was going to go public. “Tobie Clark wouldn’t let him get away with this,” he said. “Having begun with fraud, she turned to murder.” The People called four witnesses, and despite the defense efforts to chip away at their credibility, the judge was persuaded to render her first-degree murder decision. Their client may have been found guilty, but that didn’t necessarily mean they would lose the competition. In fact, both teams ended up with the exact same score: 641 points. Cogliati was called upon, once more, to break the tie. When she decided for the defense team, the courtroom erupted into cheers. “It’s just feels so exciting,” said Samuel Attard, 17, who had the job of defense attorney. “It’s our senior year as well.” However, the members of the prosecution team were left deflated. “It’s heartbreaking,” said Sita Kaimal, the mock trial coordinator, explaining just how difficult a loss like this can feel after so many hours of study and practice. “I’m happy for both of them.” An award named after former Scotts Valley mayor and respected judge Paul Marigonda, who died recently, was handed out for the first time. The honor—for the team that showed excellence in enthusiasm, effort and courage—went to Pajaro Valley High School. By Drew Penner

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Celebrating Detective Teamwork with Laurie King

growingupsc — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 19:06:35 +0000

Fans of the Russell & Holmes series will gather at the downtown MAH for a celebration of 30 years of The Beekeeper’s Apprentice (the first in the Mary Russell & Sherlock Holmes series with a huge YA and adult community of admirers all over) on Feb. 17. This event in Laurie R. King’s hometown commemorates this charismatic Russell & Holmes partnership, but also the publication of The Lantern’s Dance, the latest King book featuring the intrepid mystery-solving duo. In her latest Russell & Holmes adventure, King explores the 100-year-old puzzle of Sherlock Holmes’ ancestry. Don’t miss the Bookshop Santa Cruz launch of The Lantern’s Dance at 7pm on Feb. 16. The BSSC book talk with author Laurie R. King is free but requires advance registration.) King began her unique literary take on the world of Sherlock Holmes in 1994, centering on the retired crime-solver, now a country beekeeper who accidentally joins forces with a young girl, Mary Russell, to solve a crime in Sussex Downs, England. Holmes quickly realizes that the orphaned teenager has a gift for deduction and begins tutoring her in puzzles, crime techniques, and detective work. Soon the pair join up, wearing disguises, to discover the identity of one of Holmes’ enemies, and Mary ends up as Holmes’ apprentice while starting her studies at Oxford. Santa Cruz joins Seattle, Bethesda, and Nashville as a site for the four 2024 Russell & Holmes Days to celebrate the 30th anniversary of King’s first book in the insanely popular series. The celebrations at the four locations will differ, but here’s how the upcoming Russell & Holmes Day will take shape in our town. The all-day festivities begin with a continental breakfast, and later in the afternoon a Cream Tea Lunch, catered by Busy Bees Café. In her morning talk, author Laurie R. King will provide lots of insider details about the creation of the Russell & Holmes duo. Next comes a beekeeping demonstration and talk by Emily Bondor, founder of the Santa Cruz Bee Company—with, yes, actual live bees in an observation hive! King will have a conversation with a Baker Street Irregular, Leslie S. Klinger, one of the world’s leading authorities on Sherlock Holmes and a consultant on Hollywood movies about Conan Doyle’s infamous detective. Klinger will delve into the relationship between Holmes and his followers. Next is Lockpicking for the amateur sleuth, a hands-on encounter with a security expert on the subject. And finally a Q&A with King, book signing, and tons of photos. Lots of additional activities at this 30th anniversary event include a few cut-throat rounds of Beekeeper Bingo, exclusive giveaways including special reprints artwork, and Beekeeper swag created just for this celebration. By Christina Waters

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Berry, Berry Fun

growingupsc — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 20:19:29 +0000

Dozens of Radcliff Elementary School students on Monday got a dual surprise: a berry feast from Driscoll’s, along with a free children’s book recently produced by the Watsonville-based company.The book—“A Sofia Special”—tells the story of a young girl whose bad day at school improves once she gets home and shares a berry treat with her father.The visit included a read-aloud by the book’s author, award-winning children’s book author Julie Falatko.Driscoll’s, which grows and sells its ubiquitous berries around the world, partnered with Washington, DC-based Reading is Fundamental (RIF) in making the book.In addition to Radcliff, the company brought its berry-fest to Starlight Elementary in Watsonville and to Virginia Rocca Barton School in Salinas.Radcliff Elementary School student Mathew Aguire shows his English copy of the book “A Sofia Special.” Photo: Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian“This is a wonderful opportunity for the schools,” said RIF President and CEO Alicia Levi. “Driscoll’s is a local organization, and they are investing in children’s literacy in the communities that they serve.”In addition to “A Sofia Special,” the children also chose another kids’ book to bring home. Such advocacy of placing books in children’s hands is particularly important in communities where many may not have books in their homes, Levi said.“Reading is about engagement, it’s about frequency and it’s about motivation,” she said. “Every child should have the opportunity to read. And how do we make sure that they can read? We engage them, we make reading fun, we create joy, and that is really what RIF is all about.”Alejandra Sanchez, Driscoll’s Sustainability and Social Impact Marketing Manager, said that one focus area for the company’s philanthropy arm is childhood development.The entire marketing team had a hand in developing the book, which was inspired by Driscoll’s “Sweetness Worth Sharing” campaign.“It’s a big part of our philanthropy and charitable giving focus areas in the communities where we operate, and we really looked at this opportunity as a way to focus on literacy with the partnership with RIF,” she said.“A Sofia Special” is available in English and Spanish in bookstores and on Amazon. It will soon be translated into other languages. By Todd Guild

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Banned Books Week Panel: “Let Freedom Read”

growingupsc — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 19:14:14 +0000

Banned Books Week is back, and it’s time to celebrate the freedom to read while shedding light on the ongoing and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. For over four decades, this annual event has united the entire literary community in unwavering support of the right to explore and express ideas, even those that may challenge the status quo or be deemed controversial. In 2022, the American Library Association (ALA)’s Office for Intellectual Freedom recorded a staggering 1,269 demands for the censorship of library books and resources. This marked the highest number of attempted book bans since the ALA began tracking censorship data in libraries over two decades ago. Of the record-breaking 2,571 distinct titles targeted for censorship, the majority pertained to or were authored by individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community and Black, Indigenous, and people of color. Santa Cruz Public Libraries, the Diversity Center of Santa Cruz, the County Office of Education, and UCSC will host a thought-provoking panel discussion on Oct. 6 from 3-5pm at the Downtown Branch Library (224 Church St). The panel will delve into the rising tide of censorship in our educational institutions and public spaces. The conversation will be guided by local author and journalist Wallace Baine. The panelists include •Cynthia Lewis, Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice for the Division of Social Sciences, UCSC •Angela Gates, Librarian at Harbor High School •Zak Keith, UC Santa Cruz PhD Candidate and Facilitator at The Diversity Center Youth Program The 2023 Banned Books Week theme, “Let Freedom Read,” encapsulates the core of what’s at stake for our democracy: the very essence of our right to think, speak, and express ourselves freely is intertwined with our right to access a diverse range of written perspectives. In a world where knowledge is power, preserving the right to read without restriction is paramount. Banned Books Week is an opportunity for our community to unite, celebrate, and reaffirm our commitment to intellectual freedom. The library invites you to join the conversation and explore the critical issues surrounding the freedom to read and the challenges of censorship.To participate in this enlightening discussion, please register at santacruzpl.libcal.com/calendar/SCPL/BBW23.

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