DOWNTOWN REVIVAL
Marina Planning Commission meets to discuss updates to the city’s Downtown Vitalization Specific Plan. Public input is accepted.
6pm Thursday, May 14. City Council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Ave., Marina. Free. (831) 884-1278, cityofmarina.org.
HOUSING FOR ALL
ECHO Housing presents a regional housing workshop geared toward tenants, property owners and the general public. The workshop will include a discussion on federal and state fair housing laws.
10am Friday, May 15. Via Zoom at bit.ly/48bjBWZ. Free. (510) 581-9380, echofairhousing.org.
BE PREPARED
Learn how to protect your home from wildfire. Fire experts will be on hand to meet the public and share resources during this drop-in event.
10am-2pm Saturday, May 16. Ace Hardware, 8123 Prunedale North Road, Prunedale. Free. firesafemonterey.org.
TOP PROPERTIES
Heritage Society of Pacific Grove hosts its annual Heritage House Awards ceremony. Eight properties will receive awards this year.
2pm Sunday, May 17. Chautauqua Hall, 16th Street and Central Avenue, Pacific Grove. Free. (831) 372-2989, pacificgroveheritage.org.
ON THE LOOKOUT
Salinas Police Department informs residents on how to start a Neighborhood Watch community. The workshop is part of the City of Salinas’ Building Strong Neighborhoods series.
6-7pm Monday, May 18. SPD Community Room, 312 E. Alisal St., Salinas. Free. (831) 758-7096, tinyurl.com/2026BSN.
ON THE DAIS
Monterey City Council meets and accepts public comment. Tell your elected officials what they are doing well and what you think they can do better.
4pm Tuesday, May 19. Colton Hall, 580 Pacific St., Monterey. Free. (831) 646-3799, monterey.gov.
LEADERS OF TOMORROW
Applications are now being accepted for the South County Young Leaders summer program. Supervisor Chris Lopez invites students from South Monterey County ages 17-22 to learn about local government and gain leadership skills.
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