BALLOT BOXES

Monterey County Elections host a series of “Books & Ballots” events to offer pop-up voting locations.

1-5:45pm Thursday, Oct. 22 at Greenfield library, 315 El Camino Real. 1-6pm Friday, Oct. 23 at King City library, 402 Broadway St. 1-5:45pm Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Carmel Valley library, 65 West Carmel Valley Road. 1-6pm Wednesday, Oct. 28 at CVS, 17579 Vierra Canyon Road, Prunedale. Free. (831) 796-1499, countyofmonterey.gov/elections.

EMERGENCY ROOM

Pajaro Valley Health Care District holds a town hall about the future of Watsonville Community Hospital. District officials warn the hospital could close within a year if its financial situation is not addressed.

5:30-6:30pm Thursday, Oct. 22. Watsonville Civic Plaza, Community Room, 275 Main St., Watsonville. Free. (831) 724-4741, pvhcd.org.

GET VACCINATED

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

Noon-3pm Sunday, Oct. 25. Castroville Elementary School, 11161 Merritt St., Castroville. Free. (831) 759-1890, salinasvalleyhealth.com/flu.

WINTER IS COMING

City of Salinas hosts a panel discussion and emergency readiness fair about how to prepare for winter storms.

6-8pm Monday, Oct. 26. Sherwood Hall, 940 North Main St., Salinas. Free. (831) 758-7381, salinas.gov/Events/Emergency-Readiness-Expo.

PARK OF THE PROCESS

Salinas City Councilmember Jose Luis Barajas and the Public Works Department host a meeting on the Preferential Parking Program. Residents are encouraged to ask questions about the program that may affect residential parking.

6-8pm Wednesday, Oct. 28. Alisal High School, multipurpose room, 777 Williams Road, Salinas. Free. (831) 758-7381, salinas.gov.

AROUND AROMAS

Monterey County Supervisor Glenn Church joins San Benito County Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki and guests from local agencies for an update on issues in Aromas.

5:30-7pm Thursday, Oct. 29. Aromas Grange Hall, 361 Rose Ave. Free. (831) 755-5022, glennchurch.com.

NAME OF THE GAME

Help name three parks in Marina: City Park at the Dunes, City Park at Sea Haven and Hilltop Park. The City of Marina is taking submissions from residents.

Submissions accepted through Dec. 31. Free. (831) 844-1253, bit.ly/MarinaParkNaming.

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