BLOOD DRIVE
Donate blood during Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Then, take part in a walk to raise awareness for the ongoing need of blood donations.
Blood drive: 9:30am-1:30pm Friday, Sept. 18 at CSUMB University Center, Building 29, 4314 6th Ave., Seaside. Register at redcrossblood.org and enter “HRCCSUMB.” Walk: 11am Saturday, Sept. 19. Begin at 1281 Broadway Ave., Seaside. Free. scaseaside.org.
CLEANING CREW
Join volunteers for the annual Coastal Cleanup Day. Save Our Shores organizes a number of cleanup events around the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
Various times Saturday, Sept. 19. Locations across Monterey County. Free. Register at saveourshores.org/coastal-cleanup. (831) 462-5660.
FIX IT UP
Repair Café Marina is a place to get broken or damaged household items fixed. Help reduce waste and practice sustainability. Handy volunteers are also needed.
11am-3pm Saturday, Sept. 19. Rocky Han Community Center, 211 Hillcrest Ave., Marina. Free. repaircafe.org/en/cafe/marina-repair-cafe.
VOTER ROLL
Candidates for Monterey City Council and mayor share their views at a forum sponsored by Old Town, New Monterey and Monterey Vista neighborhood groups and moderated by the League of Women Voters.
7pm Monday, Sept. 21. Monterey High School, Room 20, 101 Hermann Drive, Monterey. Free. Send questions to mvneighborhood@gmail.com.
BUDGET WITH A BREW
City of Monterey officials host drop-in sessions to share information about the budget. Voice your feedback directly to City leaders.
9-10:30am Tuesday, Sept. 22. Oystertown Espresso Bar, 281 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey. Free. (831) 646-3940, monterey.gov/roadmap.
TOWN GATHERING
Monterey County Supervisor Glenn Church hosts a town hall meeting for Pajaro and Las Lomas residents. Ask questions and express concerns about issues in the communities.
5:30-7pm Wednesday, Sept. 23. Sunridge Farms, 417 Salinas Road, Pajaro. Free. (831) 755-5022, glennchurch.com.
CITY CHARACTER
Share your thoughts on how to manage tourism in Carmel. The Carmel Residents Association, Visit Carmel and the Carmel Chamber of Commerce are gathering input through a survey.
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