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Take Aways: Art to Go! January 13 - February 14, 2016
2016 Calendar of Exhibits
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February 13 & 14 Santa Cruz Chamber Players is supported the Arts Council of Santa Cruz County. Santa pleasing; Soothing for souls and for hearts
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Community News
Dominican Hospital Earns $200k Grant
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