PUBLIC SAFETY

Seaside Fire Department hosts an open house to share information about fire safety. The event includes interactive activities, live demonstrations, a barbecue and more.

10am-1pm Saturday, Oct. 3. Seaside Fire Department, 1635 Broadway Ave., Seaside. Free. (831) 899-6790, ci.seaside.ca.us.

OPEN DOORS

North County Fire welcomes all to its open house. Meet local firefighters, take part in station tours and join other activities.

5-8pm Tuesday, Oct. 6. Fire Station 1, 11200 Speegle St., Castroville. Free. (831) 633-2578, ncfpd.org.

GUN SHY

Marina City Council meets to consider extending a ban on new firearm businesses for an additional year, among other agenda items. Public input is accepted.

6:30pm Tuesday, Oct. 6. Council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Ave., Marina. Free. (831) 884-1278, cityofmarina.org.

FLU FIGHTERS

Salinas Valley Health offers a community flu vaccine clinic. The clinic is open to all.

4-7pm Wednesday, Oct. 7. Main Street Middle School, 441 Main St., Soledad. Free. (831) 759-1890, salinasvalleyhealth.com/flu.

MEET THE CANDIDATES

League of Women Voters of Monterey County moderates a candidate forum for Salinas mayor (6-7pm) and City Council (7:15-8:30pm).

6-8:30pm Wednesday, Oct. 7. Hartnell College, Steinbeck Hall, Student Center Building C, 411 Central Ave., Salinas. Free. (831) 648-8683, my.lwv.org/california/monterey-county.

FIRED UP

Marina Fire Department opens its doors to the public with live demonstrations, food vendors and activities. The open house focuses on how to safely use and charge lithium ion batteries.

3:30-6:30pm Thursday, Oct. 8. Fire Station 1, 208 Palm Ave., Marina. Free. (831) 275-1700, cityofmarina.org.

SAFE STREETS

Transportation Agency for Monterey County is developing its Active Transportation Plan with the goal to make streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. The public is invited to share thoughts through a survey.

Survey ongoing at bit.ly/TAMCActiveTransport.

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