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thursday 2|20

Alegria Presentation 10am. Lecture demonstration from this multi-cultural musical group, well-versed in jazz, Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian sounds. Music Hall, Building 30, Sixth Avenue, CSUMB Campus. 582-3009.

Widows' Support Group 10am. First meeting of support group for women whose spouses have died. Meets on Thursdays until March 27. $40. Meeting room, Hartnell Professional Center, 576 Hartnell St., Monterey. 625-4708.

Mural Unveiling 5:30pm. The One Voice Arts and Leadership Program unveils its new mural in King City, entitled "Kids Being Kids," beautifying their new center. King City Child Development Center, 231 Lynn St., King City. 796-3387.

Black History Program 6:30pm. The Seaside Cultural Arts Group sponsors a Black History Program, with the New Hope Baptist Mission Chorus. Free. Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside. 394-9047.

USA Patriot Act 7pm. A community forum addresses the local impacts of recent threats to civil liberties in America: domestic spying, surveillance, government email monitoring, immigrant tracking, and more. Panelists include local civil rights attorneys and professors, and Sanjeev Bery, northern California ACLU field office representative. Hosted by the ACLU-Monterey County Chapter, the Peace Coalition of Monterey County, the Salinas Action League and the Monterey County Alliance to Protect Civil Liberties. Free. Santa Lucia Room, Salinas Community Center, 940 N. Main St., Salinas. 771-1970.

friday 2|21

Heal Your Soul 7pm. Philip Goldberg, Ph.D. presents a talk based on his book Making Peace With God. Book signing follows. Pilgrim's Way Bookstore, Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 624-4955.

saturday 2|22

Children's Artsfest 8:15am-1pm. Kids grades K-5 are invited to participate in this day of hands-on workshops given by local artists. $10, pre-registration required. Pacific Grove Community Center, 515 Junipero Ave., Pacific Grove. 648-5730.

Homework Pals Workshop 9:30am. Marriage, Family and Child Counselor Sylvia Krimsley presents this workshop "How to Encourage Appropriate Behavior in Your Children." Parents and those who work with children are invited to attend. Free, reservations encouraged for groups. Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific St., Monterey. 646-3934.

Ferns at Burns 10am. Five-mile hike through Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park to view the wide variety of ferns growing this year. Meet at the trailhead at Hardington Canyon and Hwy 1 at10am, or at Baker's Square (Hwy. 1 and Rio Rd.) in Carmel at 9am to carpool. For more information, call Josh at 373-4341 or Jeff at 667-2815 or 667-0105.

Polonaise Ball 6pm. Celebration of the work of Frederick Chopin. No host cocktails, dinner at 7:30. Music by the Wildflower String Quartet. $90 general, $45 students. Marriott Hotel, 350 Calle Principale, Monterey. 394-1131 or 375-4403.

Junior League Crabfeed 6pm. No-host cocktails and dinner will be available to those who attend this crabfeed, which will raise money for the Junior League. San Carlos Hall, 450 Church St., Monterey. Call Amy McAfee, 373-2240.

sunday 2|23

Ivy Removal 10am. Help the California Native Plant Society remove Cape ivy at Soberanes Creek in Big Sur. Food provided. Meet at Brinton's Hardware, Carmel Rancho Shopping Center, Carmel. 384-1376.

Composers Forum 2pm. Showcase for original compositions by local artists. Public welcome. First United Methodist Church, 404 Lincoln St., Salinas. Bruce Hamill, 422-1099.

monday 2|24

James Hopper Lecture 10:30am, 2:30pm. Two chances to see this lecture on one of Carmel's original Bohemian settlers, part of the group of writers and artists that established the town as such a hotbed of creative force. Scholar Kathleen Gakle Copeland speaks about the author who died in 1956. Harrison Memorial Library, Mission and Sixth, Carmel. 624-1615.

Cooking for One 6:30pm. Cooking class with Karen Anne Murray, local chef and caterer. $50, reservations encouraged as space is limited. Eddison and Melrose, 354 Orange Ave., Sand City. 373-3953.

Monterey Hostel Story Swap 6:30pm. Beginning with a potluck dinner, this event lets you get together and share travel stories with fellow sojourners. Features a colorful presentation on Bulgaria by Margarita Dimirova at 7pm. Monterey Hostel, 778 Hawthorne, Monterey. 372-5762.

tuesday 2|25

CASA Volunteer Orientation 6pm. Help a child get the care she deserves by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate. This orientation is to explain what being a CASA means and how you can help. CASA Office, Suite E, 18921 Portola Dr., Salinas. 455-6800.

wednesday 2|26

Book Discussion 1:30pm. Discuss Keeper of the House, a novel by Rebecca Godwin about prostitution in the South. Sally Griffin Senior Center, 700 Jewell Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-4454.

thursday 2|27

Middle Eastern Dance 11am. Get fit and learn a new form of dance with dancer and instructor Flora Anderson. Wear comfy clothes. Advance sign-ups appreciated, free. Sally Griffin Senior Center, 700 Jewell Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-4454.

Steinbeck Birthday Party 6pm. Cannery Row celebrate John at the La Ida Cafe, with food, beverages, entertainment and presentations. Michael Hemp signs copies of his re-released Cannery Row book. Free. Kalisa's La Ida Cafe, 851 Cannery Row, Monterey. 372-8512.

Book Discussion 7pm. Discuss The French Lieutenant's Woman with other book lovers. Ages 16+. Free. Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific St., Monterey. 646-3477.

Snowy Plover Lecture 7pm. Biologist Kriss Neuman from the Point Reyes Bird Observatory discusses conservation management techniques used to protect snowy plovers nationwide. Free. Stanton Center (Maritime Museum), Custom House Plaza, Monterey. 375-2354.

Sailing Course 7:30pm. First of eight meetings to teach sailing fundamentals, offered by the Monterey Coast Guard Auxiliary. Takes place Tues. and Thurs. evenings. Pre-registration required. Coast Guard Station, 100 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey. 375-3767 or 372-3569.

ongoing events

African Dance and Drum Classes Learn to drum and dance in a way that recalls Africa. Drum class is at 11am, dancing begins at noon. Every Sunday at the Park Avenue Performing Arts Center, 33 Park Ave., Monterey. 246-2314.

A Course In Miracles Explore this sacred text with Larry and Helene Daniels. Bring your own copy of A Course In Miracles. Donation. Unity Church, 601 Madison St., Monterey. 372-0457.

On the Waterfront Bicycle tours of the Monterey waterfront, first Saturday of every month. Meet at the Maritime Museum, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. 372-2608.

Feel the Beat 7pm. Drum circle meets each Monday, no drum required. Sing, dance, chant or drum your heart out. Free. Unitarian Church, Aguajito Rd. at Hwy. 68, Carmel. 624-7404 or 643-2298.

Personal Growth Workshop Weekly meeting each Saturday to explore the healing and growth aspects of writing. 11:30am. Limited space, call ahead to Frank Losik, 784-0646.

Belly Dancing Extravaganza Every Friday night at Kalisa's La Ida Cafe. Seating starts at 8, show begins at 9 and goes on until midnight or later. Kalisa's, 851 Cannery Row, Monterey. 656-0957.

Belly Dance Classes On-going Tuesday and Wednesday classes at Hartnell College in Salinas and the Carmel Ballet Academy in Carmel. Egyptian, Persian, Gypsy and Turkish techniques. Call 643-2775 for details.

Prenatal and Mom/Infant Yoga Classes for expectant and new moms and their pre-crawling infants. Great for strengthening the body before and after labor. Call A Parent's Place for more information and to register, 646-6623

Afro-Latin Jazz Dance Weekly classes combine dance techniques of jazz, funk African and Latin dance for those aged 8-18. Performance opportunities available. Monday through Friday afternoons, call to pre-register. Pacific Grove Recreation Department, 515 Junipero, Pacific Grove. 648-5730.

Monterey Actors Studio Ongoing auditions for newly formed theater group focusing on theater games, voice, music, improv and movement. Saturdays, 11:30-1:30, St. James Episcopal Church, 381 High St., Monterey. 784-0646.

Eagle Watching Tours Lake San Antonio offers Eagle Watch Boat Tours from Jan. 5 through Feb. 23. $10 per person, $8 for seniors and kids under 12. Call the Monterey County Parks Dept., 755-4895.

Cribbage Club Cribbage enthusiasts meet every Wednesday at 6:30pm in the Oldemeyer Community Center, 986 Hilby, Seaside. Call 883-0963 for details.

Friends of Acoustic Music Those with instruments and/or who sing are welcome to join in every Saturday from 2-5pm at Sculpture House & Gardens Gallery, Highway 1, Carmel Highlands. 624-2476.

West African Drum Classes Features authentic rhythms and culture from Senegal. Drums available. All skill levels, drop-ins welcome. $15, $5 drum fee. Classes held Thursdays from 7:30-9pm at Salinas Valley Yoga, 248 Main St., Salinas; and Fridays from 6:30-8pm at Chautauqua Hall, 16th and Central, Pacific Grove. 754-8779.

Peace Vigil The Peace Coalition of Monterey County holds a vigil for peace every Sunday from noon to 2pm at Window on the Bay Park, Monterey. The Salinas Action League holds a peace vigil every Friday from noon to 1pm outside the Salinas Post Office; and the Women's League for International Peace and Freedom passes out anti-war information every Monday from noon to 1pm outside Morgan's Coffee and Tea in Monterey. The public is invited to stop by or join the vigil.

Alanon Meetings If a loved one is in trouble with substance abuse, there's a group that can help you through this trying ordeal. Monday meetings from 4-5:15pm. Salinas Valley Church of Religious Science, 21 W. Laurel Dr., Salinas. 484-1420.

Friends Of Jung Monterey Peninsula Friends of Jung meet Fridays at 7pm for book discussion and Mondays at 7pm for Dream Work sessions. Call 649-4018 for details.

Alzheimer's Grief Support The Alzheimer's Association of Monterey offers a variety of supportive services for those who care for those sick with this terrible disease. Alzheimer's Association, 182 El Dorado St., Monterey. 647-9890 or 757-0531.

MPC Certified Farmers' Market Every Thursday from 2:30-6pm, this farmers' market sells produce, crafts, fresh food and much more. Monterey Peninsula College, parking lot A, 930 Fremont St., Monterey.

Old Monterey Market Place This year-round, rain or shine market takes place every Tuesday from 4-8pm. Vendors offer a wide variety of fresh produce, flowers, arts, crafts and jewelry. Alvarado St., Monterey. 655-2607.

Historic Monterey Walking Tours Guided tours of downtown Monterey focusing on California's history from 1842-1849 begin daily at 10:30am. The 2pm daily tour focuses on California's history from the 1820s to the 1840s. Free. 649-7118.

Carmel Heritage Walking Tours Saturdays at 9:30am, join the Carmel Heritage Society in touring and learning about the town's history. Meet at the First Murphy House, Lincoln and Sixth, Carmel. 624-4477.

Carmel Walks 10am and 2pm Tue-Fri., meet outside the Lincoln Inn (Lincoln and Ocean Ave.) for this two-hour walk through historic Carmel. $20, reservations encouraged. 624-2700.

Family Night The Monterey Recreation and Community Services Department hosts evenings for teens and their families to play, talk, eat and enjoy. Billiards, ping-pong, foosball, video games and more. 5-8:45pm. Monday: Monterey Youth Center, 777 Pearl St., Tuesday: Casanova-Oak Knoll Park Center, 735 Ramona Ave., Wednesday: Hilltop Park Center, 871 Jessie St., Thursday: Archer Park Center, 542 Archer St. 646-5665.

Poetry Workshop Every Wednesday from 6:30 at Bookworks, at 667 Lighthouse Ave. in Pacific Grove, come share and improve your poetical rants. Call Ryan at 373-3829 for more information.

Grief and Loss Meeting Ongoing, free group for anyone who's lost a loved one, held at the VNA office at Ryan Ranch. For more information, call Carol Owen at 758-8243.

Meditation for Peace 5:30pm, Sundays. Unity Church hosts this event held by Emphasis on Communication, a new meditation session to encourage peace on the last Sunday of each month. Free. Unity Church, 601 Madison St., Monterey. 649-1835.

Christian Singles Fridays at 7:30, meet and connect with other Jesus-loving singles. Call Carolyn Chaney at 784-0207 for information.

announcements

Student Film Audition CSUMB student Malinda DeRouen will hold auditions for her 16-mm short film Feb. 23 and March 2. Dancers and singers of various ages are needed; Laura Akard will choreograph. For times and location of auditions call Wendy at 883-0238.

Crisis Volunteer Training The Women's Crisis Center offers crisis line volunteer training to take place Thursdays starting 2/25. All ethnic groups and genders needed, bilingual skills appreciated. Call Michele at 757-1002.

Legal Services The Sally Griffin Senior Center is offering legal services for seniors, advising about wills, and more. Appointments possible, 899-0492. Sally Griffin Senior Center, 700 Jewell Ave., Pacific Grove.

Junior League Scholarships Available Women over 21 are urged to apply for a scholarship from the Junior League of Monterey County. Applications due March 30. Call for criteria, 375-5356 and send information to 391 Decatur St., Monterey.

MAOS Applications Monterey Academy of Oceanographic Science is accepting applications for its freshman 2003 class. Download one at http://maos.montereyhigh.com or call 658-1558 for more information. Deadline is 2/20.

Poetry Awards Competition The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts and Monterey Public Library are sponsoring the 2003 Robert Campbell Monterey County High School Poetry Awards, offering cash prizes, certificates of merit and more. All entries must be postmarked by Feb. 21, awards to be handed out on April 5th. Mail to the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts, P.O. Box 863, Carmel, 93921.

Big Sur Photography Workshop Deborah Samuel, former editorial photographer for GQ, Esquire and Rolling Stone, will lead a weekend workshop in creative photography March 14-16 at the Henry Miller Library in Big Sur. $600 includes lodging; $400 without lodging, includes meals. Registration deadline 2/20. Call 667-2574 or e-mail to photography@henrymiller.org.

Basketball Camp Applications are being accepted until April 15 for the Ten Star All-Star summer basketball camp. Players from 50 states and 8 countries attended in 2002; acceptance by invitation only. Boys and girls aged 10-19. Call 704-373-0873.