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federal COVID relief, to invest in Ramsay Park, the city’s largest park and recreational resource, and is seeking community input at a virtual meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16.

To join the meeting: https://cityofwatsonville-org. zoomgov.com/j/1606920953

The City is working with Verde Design, Inc. on the design, including these elements: Soccer Field, Multi Use Field, All Inclusive Playground, Nature Center, Dog Park and Picnic areas. For information and updates see https://tinyurl.com/ramsay-park-project. Construction is expected to begin in mid-2023.

Wednesday November 17

PV WATER MANAGEMENT AGENCY HEARING 7 p.m., Online Meeting The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Board of Directors will host a public hearing at 7 p.m. Nov 17 to consider adoption of the Basin Management Plan: Groundwater Sustainability Update 2022.

For more about this process, see https://www.pvwater. org/sustainable-gw-committee.

The meeting video link and call-in information will be posted by Nov. 12 at www.pvwater.org For information call (831) 722-9292 CANNABIS WORKSHOP ON RECEIVING A PERMIT 10-11:30 a.m., Zoom Workshop The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Cannabis Control and State Water Resources Control Board will host a commercial cannabis cultivation permitting workshop. The Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85790781060

The free workshop is for new and existing commercial cannabis cultivators, consultants and interested parties. No registration is required.

DCC will review requirements for commercial cannabis farming. CDFW will cover its online notification system, types of permits issued and compliance requirements. The State Water Board will review cannabis policy and permitting process.

Questions can be submitted in advance by emailing askcannabis@wildlife.ca.gov with “Cannabis Webcast” as the subject line. Questions not answered during the webcast will be forwarded to the appropriate agency.

For information on becoming a licensed commercial cannabis farmer, see cannabis.ca.gov, call 1 844-61-CA-DCC (1-844-612-2322) or email info@cannabis.ca.gov.

To report suspected illegal cannabis activity, visit https://cannabis.ca.gov/resources/file-complaint/.

To report pollution, water diversions and poaching, call the hotline at (888) 334-2258 or text information to “TIP411” (847411). For compliance assistance regarding the Division of Water Quality, email dwq.cannabis@waterboards.ca.gov or call (916) 341-5580.

INTERFAITH MEMORIAL SERVICE & CANDLE LIGHTING 6:30 p.m., Online or at Resurrection Catholic Community, 7600 Soquel Drive, Aptos Hospice of Santa Cruz County invites you to the Interfaith Memorial Service & Candle Lighting in-person (masks required) at Resurrection Cathlic Community or online: hospicesantacruz.org/event/ fall-interfaith-21

This is an opportunity to pause during the busy holiday season and tune into what counts: Remembering a beloved family member or dear friend who has died. Whether your loved one recently passed, or is someone who you have carried in your heart for many years, this memorial service nourishes hearts and spirit by honoring both the sadness and joy that comes with remembrance. Services are free. Attendees are welcome to bring a photograph or object of your loved one for the remembrance table. Children and families are welcome.

Thursday November 18

12TH ANNUAL MORTON MARCUS POETRY READING 5:30 p.m., Zoom webinar. The UC Santa Cruz Humanities Institute presents the 12th Annual Morton Marcus Poetry Reading featuring Gary Young.

Young is the author of several collections of poetry. His most recent books are That’s What I Thought, winner of the Lexi Rudnitsky Editor’s Choice Award from Persea Books, and Precious Mirror, translations from the Japanese.

Young was the first Poet Laureate of Santa Cruz County. He teaches creative writing and directs the Cowell Press at UCSC.

The event honors Morton Marcus, a nationally acclaimed poet who called Santa Cruz his home for more than 50 years before he died in 2009. Visit www. mortonmarcus.com for more informa-tion.

Organizing Committee: Len Anderson, Hannah Hutton, Danusha Laméris, Elizabeth McKenzie, Donna Mekis, Teresa Mora, Mark Ong, Maggie Paul, Irena Polić, Catherine Segurson, and Jo-seph Stroud.

Free and open to the public; register at thi.ucsc.edu . Morton Marcus Poetry Reading: https://thi.ucsc.edu/projects/ morton-marcus-poetry-reading

TECH TALK AT THE LIBRARY 11 a.m. to noon, Zoom Seminars Santa Cruz Public Libraries offers one more free Tech Talk this month for Apple and Android devices.

Nov. 18: Media Manipulation Check the library’s calendar, top of the website, at www. santacruzpl.org to register and receive the Zoom link. SHERIFF HART SPEAKS TO APTOS CHAMBER 7:30-9:30 a.m., Best Western Seacliff Inn, Aptos The first breakfast meeting of the year for the Aptos Chamber of Commerce will feature an update from Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart. Enjoy a hot breakfast, meet your neighbors, and local business owners.

Jim Hart Price: $25 members, $30 general admission. Register at: https://forms. gle/u5EhM9xxJnJLczPPA

Saturday November 20 Sunday November 21

GEM HOLIDAY SALE 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society will have a Rockin’ Holiday Sale at the Live Oak Grange.

See gifts of nature and art from around the world — gems, jewelry, rocks, minerals, and lapidary arts.

Free admission and parking. Information: 408-644-7848, scruzmgs@gmail.com, or http:// scrockngem.org

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