LEND A HAND
Help clean up Ensen Community Park. This monthly event is also a chance to hear updates on the surrounding restoration project.
10:30-11:30am Saturday, June 20. Ensen Community Park, 99 La Posada Drive, Salinas. (831) 625-5523, bigsurlandtrust.org.
BLOOM TO THE BEAT
Learn about native plants and pollinators at the Friends of Seaside Parks’ Art, Blooms and Beats event. The festival includes live music and other family-friendly activities.
Noon-2pm Saturday, June 20. Highland Otis Park, Mingo Avenue and Mendocino Street, Seaside. Free. fospa.info@gmail.com, friendsofseasideparks.org.
HERE TO LISTEN
Supervisor Chris Lopez hosts a listening session for South County residents. Share your thoughts and ideas about the community and government.
6pm Monday, June 22. Dennis & Janice Caprara Community Center, 620 5th St., Gonzales. Free. (831) 755-5033, district3@countyofmonterey.gov.
FOREST FOR THE TREES
The City of Salinas presents a talk on the Urban Forest Management Plan. The event is part of the Building Strong Neighborhoods series.
6-7pm Wednesday, June 24. Valley Conference Room, 200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas. Free. (831) 758-7096, tinyurl.com/Trees2026BSN.
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
Transportation Agency for Monterey County hosts a workshop on the Monterey County Active Transportation Plan. Share input on how to make walking, biking and riding in the county safer and more accessible.
6-8pm Wednesday, June 24. Hartnell College, Building D, Room 377, 411 Central Ave., Salinas. Free. RSVP at bit.ly/TAMCJune24. (831) 775-4410, tamcmonterey.org/monterey-county-active-transportation-plan.
PLAN IT OUT
Seaside Planning Commission meets to discuss various development projects. Public comment is accepted.
6pm Wednesday, June 24. City Council Chambers, 440 Harcourt Ave., Seaside. Free. (831) 899-6707, ci.seaside.ca.us.
RATE RELIEF
Marina Coast Water District is now accepting applications for its new customer financial assistance program. Those who qualify will receive a $20.83 monthly credit on their fixed water charge.
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