Business Notes: Zimbabwe art on local display

Santa Cruz County Bank has a new art exhibit on display. “Circle of Life” will be shown in bank locations across the county, including the Scotts Valley branch at 4604 Scotts Valley Drive.
The exhibit opened April 19 and runs until June 9, with a special reception from 6 to 8 p.m. May 7 at the 720 Front St. branch in Santa Cruz.
The exhibit has a collection of vibrant paintings and sculptures by seven artists from Zimbabwe whose works capture moments from the daily life and culture of that country.
For information: 457-5000.
Soapmaker announces open house
Raymond Garimo Pape of Great Bars of Soap.com will host a grand-opening celebration this weekend at his Ben Lomond studio, 9530 Highway 9.
Pape makes organic soaps and sells soap dishes.
The open house will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 24 and 25. Pape said he will keep his workshop open to visitors every weekend, except when he is selling his soaps at a festival.
For information: 335-1767 or www.greatbarsofsoap.com.