Funding Focus
The City of Monterey seeks input on how to spend $250,000 in federal funds. Community Development Block Grant funds are used for public social services programs and housing projects for those considered low- and mid-income.
Information booth 4-6:30pm Tuesday, Jan. 7 at the downtown farmers market, Alvarado Street, Monterey. Online survey available through Jan. 31. Free. haveyoursaymonterey.org/cdbg-conplan.
Higher Ed
The Hartnell College Board of Trustees meets to discuss college business and accept public comments.
5:30pm Tuesday, Jan. 7. Hartnell College, Building C, Room 124, 411 Central Ave., Salinas. Free. hartnell.edu/about/hccdgb.
Growing Green
What exactly is Big Sur Land Trust up to, and what has it been up to for the last 46 years? Recent and current projects include the creation of Ensen Community Park in Salinas, the in-progress acquisition of Ferrini Ranch along Highway 68 and more. Hear from President/CEO Jeannette Tuitele-Lewis about the nonprofit’s expanding role.
Noon Wednesday, Jan. 8. Unitarian Universalist Church, 490 Aguajito Road, Carmel. Free to attend; $25/lunch. 236-1611, lwvmryco.org.
Drawing the Districts
Learn how the City of Pacific Grove is creating its first-ever voting districts and help create future district maps in this interactive public workshop.
6pm Wednesday, Jan. 8. Pacific Grove City Council Chambers, 300 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. Free. 638-3100, cityofpacificgrove.org.
Preserving History
The Monterey County Historic Resources Review Board meets to discuss the remodel of a historic home in Carmel as well as review the county’s Mills Act program.
11:30am Thursday, Jan. 9. Virtual via Zoom. Free. 755-5025, countyofmonterey.gov.
Civic Life
The City of Carmel is accepting applications to fill one open seat on both the Planning Commission and Forest and Beach Commission. The Planning Commission assists the City Council on planning issues, policies and projects. The duties of the Forest and Beach Commission include developing a management plan for the urban forest, parks and beach.