KEEP IT CLEAN
Help clean Salinas during an event within District 2. Amor Salinas is an effort that focuses on citywide beautification.
8:30am-noon Saturday, Sept. 12. Los Padres Elementary School, 1130 John St., Salinas. Free. Sign up at tinyurl.com/D2Cleanup. (831) 758-7096.
IN THE PUBLIC
Salinas City Council meets to discuss city business. Public comment is accepted.
4pm Tuesday, Sept. 15. Salinas Rotunda, 200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas. Free. (831) 758-7381, cityofsalinas.org.
ON THE ISSUES
Hear from candidates running for Pacific Grove mayor and council. The Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters of Monterey County host a forum.
6pm Tuesday, Sept. 15. Pacific Grove Middle School, Performing Arts Center, 835 Forest Ave. Free. (831) 373-3304, pacificgrove.org.
RESERVE YOUR THOUGHTS
The Elkhorn Slough Reserve wants to hear from the public on how it is meeting its obligations under the NOAA Coastal Zone Management Act. Share your thoughts with NOAA and Reserve officials at a meeting.
6pm Tuesday, Sept. 15. Castroville Library, 11160 Speegle St., Castroville. Also virtual. Free. (831) 728-2822, elkhornslough.org.
BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBORHOODS
Salinas residents and groups interested in applying for a neighborhood beautification grant are invited to attend an information session, which will go over the guidelines and what projects are eligible.
Noon-1pm Wednesday, Sept. 16. Virtual via Zoom. Free. Applications are due 5pm Friday, Sept. 18.bit.ly/NBG26-27.
CUE THE QUESTIONS
The City of Marina is asking voters to consider a 7-percent utility users tax on the November ballot. Ask questions of your own to city staff at upcoming meetings.
6pm Wednesday, Sept. 16. Virtual via Zoom at bit.ly/MeasureQSept16. 6pm Wednesday, Sept. 30. Council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Ave., Marina. Free. cityofmarina.org/measureq.
WRITE TO RUN
The nomination period to qualify as a write-in candidate for the November election is now open. Candidates must meet the requirements of the office and file nomination forms.
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