STORM READY
Rain and flood warnings are affecting the Central Coast this winter, and residents and visitors should be prepared for upcoming emergencies. The City of Carmel hosts a resilience forum. Attendees will learn how to plan and respond to winter storms and disasters and what the city is doing for emergency preparation.
10-11am Saturday, Jan. 6. Sunset Cultural Center, San Carlos Street at 9th Avenue, Carmel. Free. 620-2020, communityactivities@ci.carmel.ca.us.
COLOR IT IN
It’s fun to see colorful and meaningful murals in public spaces. The North County Recreation & Park District invites the public to weigh in at this community meeting to discuss an upcoming mural planned at the North County Recreation Center.
11am-noon Saturday, Jan. 6. North County Recreation Center, 11261 Crane St., Castroville. Free. 633-3084.
SEEKING EQUITY
The League of Women Voters of Monterey County hosts a virtual talk titled “The Equal Rights Amendment – The Centennial and the Big Picture.” Activist and artist Zoe Nicholson leads the presentation. Attendees can expect to learn about the ERA’s history and Nicholson’s participation in a 37-day fast at the Illinois State Capitol in 1982.
Noon Wednesday, Jan. 10. Free to attend; to request an invitation and link to participate, send an email to LWVmryco@gmail.com. Virtual event. More information at my.lwv.org/california/monterey-county.
SAFE ROADS
The City of Seaside is establishing a Local Road Safety Plan. Collision data and community input will be incorporated to address road safety needs across the city. At this workshop, learn about collision trends, see the proposed priority location list and learn about strategies to improve road safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.
6-7:30pm Thursday, Jan. 11. Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside. Free. 899-6700, ci.seaside.ca.us.
CREATING MEMORIES
Creating a scrapbook is a fun way to organize your treasured memories. Monterey County Free Libraries is starting a scrapbooking club, and all you need to do is bring your own photographs. Most materials will be provided.
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