THURSDAY 10|1
CAMPAIGN KICKOFF | SALINAS—Assemblywoman Anna Caballero launches her candidacy for the Senate District 12 seat. 5pm. Fox Theater, 241 Main St., Salinas. 422-6464.
FRIDAY 10|2
SENIOR HOUSING | CARMEL—The Carmel Foundation presents a groundbreaking for 14 affordable senior apartments. 3pm. Trevvett Court, on Dolores Street between 4th and 5th avenues, Carmel. 624-1588.
TUESDAY 10|6
SUSTAINABILITY MEETING | SEASIDE—Sustainable Seaside holds its monthly meeting, featuring a presentation by Amy White on how to start your own water catchment system. 6:30pm. Peace Resource Center, 1363 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. Free. 915-2473.
MARINA POLITICS | MARINA—City Council meets. 6:30pm. Council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Ave., Marina. 884-1278. www.ci.marina.ca.us.
GREEN BUSINESS | PACIFIC GROVE—Sustainable Pacific Grove presents a discussion on green business certification, showcasing green-certified businesses like Passionfish and Forest Hill Auto Care. 7-8:30pm. Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. www.sustainablepg.org.
WEDNESDAY 10|7
HEALTHCARE POLICY |PEBBLE BEACH—The Monterey Bay Stanford Club hosts a healthcare policy talk with David Henderson, Hoover Institution research fellow and Naval Postgraduate School economics professor. 6:30pm. Keck Auditorium, Robert Louis Stevenson School, 3152 Forest Lake Road, Pebble Beach. Free with Stanford Club membership, $10 for nonmembers and guests. 624-2533.
TEA TIME | CARMEL VALLEY—The Monterey Bay Republican Women’s Federated club hosts a luncheon with Robin Kubicek, who represents the Monterey County Tea Party. 11:30am. Rancho Canada Golf Club, 4860 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. $20 members/$25 nonmembers. 375-3573.
P.G. POLITICS | PACIFIC GROVE— City Council meets, featuring two new councilmembers and acting Mayor Carmelita Garcia. 6pm. Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. Free. 648-3100.