HOUSE RULES

Salinas City Councilmember Tony Barrera and the Housing Authority of Monterey County provide an update on the Fairview housing project, which is converting a former motel into supportive housing.

6-8pm Thursday, Feb. 19. Los Padres Elementary School multipurpose room, 1130 John St., Salinas. Free; dinner provided. (831) 758-7096, lizbeth.garcia@salinas.gov.

MARINE MATTERS

The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council meets to discuss various items, including an update on kelp beds and annual report. Public comment is accepted.

9am-1pm Friday, Feb. 20. Marina Branch Library community room, 190 Seaside Circle. Also virtually at meet.google.com/iyp-xzvw-ojw. Free. montereybay.noaa.gov/sac/sacma.html.

TALKING TRASH

The City of Del Rey Oaks is planning its next garbage collection contract. Residents are invited to share ideas on how to improve services.

5:30-6:30pm Tuesday, Feb. 24; Noon-1pm Wednesday, Feb. 25; 5:30-6:30pm Thursday, Feb. 26. Via Zoom. Free. (831) 394-8511, bit.ly/DROGarbageContract.

WELL WATCH

Learn about a state mandate to collect data on small wells in the Salinas Valley groundwater basin. Well owners are asked to register their wells to help create an inventory that assesses their vulnerability in times of drought.

5:30-7pm Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Prunedale Grange Hall, 17890 Moro Road, Salinas. 5:30-6:30pm Wednesday, Feb. 25 via Zoom at bit.ly/GMP-Workshop-Feb. Free. (831) 755-4860, svbgsa.org/gmp.

COFFEE AND SUPE

Meet Salinas Union High School District Superintendent Zandra Galvan over coffee. Share thoughts and ask questions about the district.

8:30-10am Wednesday, Feb. 25. Gold Leaf Spice & Teas, 8 1/2 W. Gabilan St., Salinas. Free. (831) 796-7000, salinasuhsd.org.

GET HIRED

Monterey County Works hosts a job fair focused on health care.

1:30-4pm Wednesday, Feb. 25. Career Center, 344 Salinas St., Suite 203, Salinas. Free. (831) 796-3335, montereycountyworks.com.

TOOL KIT

Salinas Police Department hosts a meeting to discuss its use of military equipment. The meeting and report are required annually by the state.

6-6:30pm Wednesday, Feb. 25. City Hall, 200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas. Free. View the report at bit.ly/2025SalinasAB481. (831) 758-7286.

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