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HEALTHY LIVING FORUM | SALINAS – Register now for the Aug. 15 “Healthy Living Faith-Based Forum” and learn about how faith communities can be part of the solution in creating healthier communities. Speakers include county Health Department’s Dr. Hugh Stallworth, and Salinas Police Chief Louis Fetherolf. Lunch included. Seating is limited; RSVP by Aug. 10. Free. Monterey County Training Center, 1330 Natividad Road, Building 840 (behind Natividad Medical Center). 796-2884, leonmg@co.monterey.ca.us.
7|30 THURSDAY
MARINA HOUSING | MARINA – The Planning Commission considers recommending approval of the city’s Housing Element. 6:30pm. Council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Ave., Marina. Free. 884-1278.
8|1 SATURDAY
SPORTS FESTIVAL | SALINAS – Youth organizations offer free clinics in football, volleyball, soccer and basketball at the first ever Salinas Sports Festival. The Community Alliance for Safety and Peace organized the event to help achieve the goal of providing positive summer activities for kids and families. 10am-2pm. Salinas Boys and Girls Club, 85 Maryal Drive, Salinas. Free. Pre-registration encouraged. 758-7306.
8|4 TUESDAY
CARMEL POLITICS | CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA – City Council meets. 4:30pm. Council Chambers, City Hall, Monte Verde between Ocean and 7th, Carmel. Free. 620-2000. http://ci.carmel.ca.us/carmel/index.cfm
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT | SALINAS – The Salinas Police Department, California Highway Patrol and local nonprofits unite for National Night Out, drawing attention to crime and drug prevention and strengthening police and community relations. 3-8pm. Soccer fields at the corner of Constitution Boulevard and East Laurel Drive, Salinas. Free. 758-7247.
MARINA POLITICS | MARINA – The City Council meets. 6:30pm. Council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Ave., Marina. Free. 884-1278.
8|5 WEDNESDAY
P.G. POLITICS | PACIFIC GROVE – City Council meets. 6pm. Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. Free. 648-3172. www.ci.pg.ca.us/citycouncil/agmin.htm