Semi-permanent parklets under construction in downtown Campbell
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Parklet construction in downtown Campbell is underway, with six locations set to receive semi-permanent parklets, including popular establishments such as Katie Bloom's, Flights, and Trattoria 360. The construction process is expected to take around seven weeks per parklet, with all six parklets anticipated to be completed by the end of September.
Santa Clara County is currently accepting applications for its next poet laureate. The poet laureate serves as an advocate for poetry, literature, and the arts and plays a role in promoting Santa Clara County's poetry and literacy legacy through public readings and participation in civic events. The selected poet laureate will hold the position from January 2024 to December 2025, receive a stipend of $6,000 per year, and have the opportunity to publish a chapbook through Poetry Center San José.
Those interested in applying for the poet laureate position can submit their applications between August 11 and September 22 at 5 p.m. through the provided link. The applications will be reviewed by a panel of literary professionals from the Greater Bay Area, and interviews with finalists will be conducted in November. The recommended poet laureate will be announced at a future meeting of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors in early 2024.
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