SANTA CRUZ

City explains campaign sign disposal

In the wake of a spirited local and national campaign season, the city of Santa Cruz is asking residents to think twice before they recycle their lawn signs.

Signs may be properly managed when delivered to the City of Santa Cruz Corporation Yard, located at 1125 River St., from Nov. 6-15, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Yard signs may also be dropped off at the city’s Resource Recovery Facility, located at 605 Dimeo Lane, any Monday through Saturday, between7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Most yard signs are made of mixed materials that are incompatible with the recycling collection system. These materials include paperboard, corrugated plastic and metal wire stands.

The metal stands pose a serious problem in the city’s recycling facility as they become tangled or jammed in the rotating machinery. The plastic signs are not accepted in the curbside cart because they are made of rigid plastic. Plastic signs and metal stands should be saved for reuse, delivered to the city’s Resource Recovery Facility, or placed in the trash.

There are many options to reuse political yard signs. For example, a local school or nonprofit organization may be able to use them with a new message attached to promote an event. A quick internet search also offers many up-cycle projects for corrugated plastic, including birdhouses and lightweight model airplanes.

For information on what may and may not be placed in city of Santa Cruz blue recycling bins, visit www.cityofsantacruz.com/recycleright.

SOQUEL

Congregational Church to host open sanctuary

The Congregational Church of Soquel will be hosting an Open Church Sanctuary from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, at 4951 Soquel Drive. The sanctuary aims to create a welcoming space for everyone to find peace, and where individuals can pray or meditate. Thoughtful written prompts will also be available for use and can be taken home. Families and neighbors are invited to share in this day of prayer and conscientiousness whether in the quiet of the church historic sanctuary or the place of their choosing. For information, call or text 831-325-9615.

APTOS

10th annual craft fair at the Grange

The Aptos Grange will host its 10th annual craft fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 at 2555 Mar Vista Drive. The event will feature 42 local artists of various kinds selling their wares to the public. The first 100 customers will receive a soft cooler. One per family as a celebration of their 10th anniversary. Food will be for sale, as well as a raffle, with the proceeds going to “Quilts Of Valor” to buy fabric and award to veterans. Admission is free. For questions, email aptosgrangeevents@gmail.com or call 831-234-6666.

SANTA CRUZ

Mental health advisory board to meet Nov. 21

The Santa Cruz County Mental Health Advisory Board, a nonprofit advisory commission to the Board of Supervisors of Santa Cruz County, will meet from 3-5 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Health Services Agency, 1400 Emeline Avenue, Rooms 206-207, Santa Cruz. Meetings are open to the public.

SANTA CRUZ

Bowling fundraiser for Vets 4 Vets

Join your friends and family for the Terry Plank Memorial Bowling Tournament with Vets 4 Vets at Boardwalk Bowl, at 115 Cliff St., on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m. The cost is $15 for three games, which includes shoe rental. All fees are donated to Vets 4 Vets supporting veterans in Santa Cruz County. Please RSVP to Vets4Vets@Vets4VetsSantaCruz.org to reserve a lane or just show up.

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