SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED

The County of Monterey Veterans Stand Down and Resource Fair offers various services, including health care enrollment, legal help, education, VA claims and more. Veterans are invited to attend.

9am-3pm Friday, Sept. 25. Military and Veterans Affairs Office, 2620 1st Ave., Marina. Free. (831) 647-7613, mvao.org.

MIND MATTERS

Alzheimer’s Association presents a talk on brain health and how to care for a loved one.

10am-noon Saturday, Sept. 26. St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, 362 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. Register at bit.ly/BrainHealthSept26. (831) 655-4160.

MEET THE CANDIDATES

League of Women Voters of Monterey County moderates candidate forums for Marina City Council District 4 and Seaside City Council and mayor.

Marina forum: 10:30am-noon Saturday, Sept. 26 at Marina City Council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Ave. Seaside forum: 6:30-8:30pm Tuesday, Sept. 29 at Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside. Free. (831) 648-8683, my.lwv.org/california/monterey-county.

SAFETY FIRST

For Child Passenger Safety Week, the County Health Department has certified safety technicians on hand to check car seat installations. Learn how to choose the right seat based on a child’s age and size.

10am-1pm Saturday, Sept. 26. 1441 Constitution Blvd., Salinas. Free. (831) 755-4575, bit.ly/MCCarSeatProgram.

BE PREPARED

Get ready for potential winter storms. The City of Monterey hosts a panel discussion with storm preparedness experts.

6-7:30pm Wednesday, Sept. 30. Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza. Free. (831) 646-3760, monterey.gov/stormcenter.

TALKING TAX

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.

6pm Wednesday, Sept. 30. Council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Ave., Marina. Free. cityofmarina.org/measureq.

BUILD IT UP

The County of Monterey Economic Development Committee has an opening for a member representing the construction industry. This committee advises the Board of Supervisors on economic development issues.

Applications due midnight Oct. 9. Apply at apps.co.monterey.ca.us/bccsite.

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