ORD’S LATEST
Learn about the ongoing cleanup of the former Fort Ord. Technical staff will provide updates and offer bus tours of areas currently closed off to the public.
9am-1pm Saturday, July 25. Building 4522, Joe Lloyd Way, Seaside. Free. (800) 852-9699, fortordcleanup.com.
ON THE BALLOT
The candidate filing period for the November election is underway. Get help with the forms from Monterey County Elections Office staff during upcoming Books and Ballots events.
11am-5pm Wednesday, July 29 at Castroville Library, 11160 Speegle St.; Thursday, July 30 at Carmel Valley library, 65 W. Carmel Valley Road; Friday, July 31 at King City library, 402 Broadway St. Free. Make an appointment by calling (831) 796-1499. countyofmonterey.gov/elections.
OPEN DOOR
Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez hosts an open house. The winners of the painting and photography competition “We Are Southern Monterey County” will be unveiled.
5:30pm Thursday, July 30. District 3 Office, 1011 Broadway St., Suite C, King City. Free. RSVP at (831) 755-5033 or pelayoE@countyofmonterey.gov.
TALK OF THE TOWN
Monterey County Supervisor Glenn Church hosts a town hall meeting for Prunedale, Royal Oaks and Elkhorn residents. Ask questions and express concerns about issues in the communities.
5:30-7pm Thursday, July 30. Prunedale Grange Hall, 17890 Moro Road, Salinas. Free. (831) 755-5022, glennchurch.com.
A DIFFERENT NAME
The City of Salinas is planning to rename Cesar Chavez Library and Cesar Chavez Park. The public is invited to submit proposed names.
Deadline is Aug. 14. bit.ly/SalinasCCRenaming.
ELEMENTAL INSIGHT
The County of Monterey released a draft environmental impact report for its proposed Housing Element. The public is asked to weigh in on the report.
Public review period ends Aug. 31. countyofmonterey.gov/GeneralPlanUpdates.
HELPING HANDS
Closer Walk, an outreach center that serves unhoused people, is in need of clothing, snacks or monetary donations. Donate new or gently used clothing.
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