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CRISIS CENTER ADVOCATES | COUNTYWIDE—The Monterey County Women’s Crisis Center seeks volunteers. Training begins May 15. 757-1002 or nalcaraz@mcwcc.net.

CSUMB SCHOLARSHIP | COUNTYWIDE—CHISPA awards scholarships for CSUMB students with financial need who live in CHISPA housing. High school seniors and current CSUMB students may apply. Deadline is May 15. 582-3908 or eva_quiroz-mojica@csumb.edu.

4|26THURS

SURFRIDER MEETING | MONTEREY—Topics include “Marine Debris: The Plastic Plague,” and “The Great Switch to Compostable Food Packaging.” 7-9pm. Monterey Senior Center, 280 Dickman Ave., Monterey. 644-6110 or monterey@surfrider.org.

4|28SAT

WATER SNAPSHOT | SEASIDE—On Snapshot Day volunteers will monitor water quality and assess the health of the Sanctuary. Attend today’s training. 9:30am-12:30pm. Watershed Institute, CSUMB Bldg. 46, 6th Avenue and B Street, Seaside. watershed.csumb.edu/html.

4|30MON

CARR LAKE MEETING | SALINAS—Hear an update of the Carr Lake Planning Process and see two new videos by CSUMB students. 6:30pm. Alisal School District Office, 1205 E. Market St., Salinas. Free. 583-3689.

5|1TUES

CLEAN AIR MONTH | COUNTYWIDE—AMBAG’s ninth annual Clean Air Month campaign begins. Pledge online to bike, carpool, walk, ride the bus or telecommute at least four times during May and enter a drawing for a chance to win $1,000. CleanAirMonth.net.

MARINA CITY COUNCIL | MARINA—City Council meets. 6:30pm. Council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Ave., Marina. Free. 884-1278.

CARMEL CITY COUNCIL | CARMEL—City Council meets. 4:30pm. Council Chambers, Monte Verde between Ocean and Seventh Avenues, Carmel-by-the-Sea. Free. 620-2000.

5|2WEDS

PACIFIC GROVE CITY COUNCIL | PACIFIC GROVE—City Council meets. 6pm, Council Chambers, 300 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. Free. 648-3100.