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Assemblyman close to Senate bid
Assemblyman Bill Monning, D-Carmel, may soon begin a campaign for a state Senate seat.
Monning announced that he is pleased with the work the California Redistricting Commission has done, and if the lines remain as the latest draft shows them when they are finalized Aug. 15, he will declare his candidacy.
Monning was elected in 2008 to represent the 27th Assembly District, which includes Santa Cruz County.
Free spay, neuter for feral cats
Project Purr will offer free spay and neuter services for feral cats throughout August at Animal Hospital of Soquel, 2651 Soquel Ave. Cats must be older than 4 months. An appointment is required.
For information: 475-0432.
Redwood Mountain Faire breaks even, needs cash for next year
Record June rains couldn’t stop the Redwood Mountain Faire from breaking even. The fair organizers were able to split $4,000 among 12 nonprofit beneficiaries based on their participation at the event.
To assure the fair’s return in 2012, fundraising is necessary, as start-up funds were depleted. The first Save the Faire event will be from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 28, a Sunday, at Park Hall in Ben Lomond, 9400 Mill St.
Featured performers will include Sweet Jam and Coffee Zombie Collective.
For information: www.redwoodmountainfaire.com or 216-6535.
Supervisor resumes office hours
Fifth District Supervisor Mark Stone resumed regular open office hours in the San Lorenzo Valley on Monday, Aug. 1.
Stone will again be at the Boulder Creek Fire Station, 13230 Central Ave., between 9 and 10 a.m. the first and third Monday of each month. From 9 to 10 a.m. the second and fourth Mondays, he will be at the Sheriff’s Service Center, 6059 Highway 9, in Felton. Appointments are not necessary.
For information: 454-2200.
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