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PRISONS AND MENTAL HEALTH | STATEWIDE—The Task Force for Criminal Justice Collaboration on Mental Health Issues wants your input on a set of recommendations for prisoners with mental health issues. Comments due by Sept. 17. Draft report is at www.courtinfo.ca.gov/invitationstocomment

THURSDAY 8/5

SMALL BIZ CONFERENCE | CSUMB—Join hundreds of small business owners in a day of meetings with federal, state and private experts about new sales opportunities in California. 8am. University Center, 6th Avenue, Seaside. 675-7232. californiasbdc.org/smallbusinessconference/monterey

BLUE OCEAN BENEFIT | SANTA CRUZ—This preview of Blue Ocean Film Festival screenings benefits the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, opening in 2012. $20. 7:15pm. Del Mar Theatre, 1124 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. 647-1920 x107, www.thenick.com

FRIDAY 8/6

CANCER SOCIETY FUNDRAISER | PACIFIC GROVE—The American Cancer Society’s Discovery Shop features vintage items, antiques and collectibles to fund cancer research and advocacy. 10am-7pm, continuing through Aug. 8. 198 Country Club Gate, P.G. 372-0866.

DANCING FOR DOLPHINS | CARMEL—Tapas, wine, belly dancing and a dolphin lecture are on the bill for this event to raise money for California dolphin research and conservation. $50 donation requested. 7:30pm. United Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula, 490 Aguajito Rd., Monterey. 978-760-0740, www.keanis.org

SATURDAY 8/7

FACT, FICTION AND POLLINATION |CARMEL VALLEY—Local beekeeper Dr. Douglas Westphal speaks on myths and facts of bee behavior and displays beekeeping gear. The lecture is part of Rana Creek Nursery’s native plant lecture series and includes a tour of the 5-acre facility. 1pm. 35351 E. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley. 659-2830, nursery@ranacreek.com

WEDNESDAY 8/11

ANSEL ADAMS FILM AND TALK | MONTEREY—The Humanist Association screens Ansel Adams: Photographer. Anne Adams Helms answers questions about her father’s life and work. 6pm. Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific St., Monterey. 484-6534, www.monterey.org/library