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Thursday 5|18

Water and Growth >> MONTEREY—The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments presents the third annual regional water forum, “Closing the Gap of Water and Growth.” 7:30am-12:30pm. Monterey Beach Resort, 2600 Sand Dunes Dr., Monterey. Free. Seating is limited, call 883-3750.

Rep Women on Hot Topics >> CARMEL VALLEY—The Carmel Republican Women’s Federated Club luncheon meeting will feature Karen Grant, former radio talk show host and former deputy district attorney. 11:30am. Rancho Cañada Golf Club, 4860 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley. $20. RSVP at 625-3132.

Arts Community Vision >> MONTEREY—Arts Habitat will host two roundtable discussions, tonight and Saturday. 6:30-8:30pm. Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific St., Monterey. Saturday: 1-3pm. Sasoontsi Gallery, 40 Central Ave., Salinas. Free. 236-8636.

Friday 5|19

Sustainable Big Sur >> BIG SUR—Pierre Chomat, author of Oil Addiction and co-founder of Sustainable Monterey County, will screen his film, Peak Oil, and lead a discussion tonight. 7:30-9pm. Henry Miller Library, a quarter mile south of Nepenthe Restaurant, Highway 1, Big Sur. Free. 656-0664.

Monday 5|22

Knowledge is Power >> SALINAS—What does the Local Agency Formation Commission of Monterey County do, anyway? Find out at today’s meeting. 4pm. Supervisors Chambers, First Floor, 168 W. Alisal St., Salinas. Free. 754-5838.

Wednesday 5|24

Caltrain in the County >> SALINAS—The train is (finally) nearing our stations. The Caltrain extension environmental document is now available for public review, and comment, at today’s hearing. 9am. Agricultural Conference Center, 1432 Abbott St., Salinas. Free. 775-4406.