Toolbox 01.11.23

BLOODY GOOD IDEA

The American Red Cross is encouraging residents to fold up their sleeves and donate blood to replenish the blood bank.

9am-1pm Friday, Jan. 12 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1024 Noche Buena St., Seaside. 9am-1pm Tuesday, Jan. 16 at St. Mary’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 146 12th St., Pacific Grove. Free. redcross.org/give-blood.html.

LANGUAGE LEARNED

An eight-week class for adults on English as a Second Language features conversation, short readings and dictation, among other activities.

5:30-7pm every Thursday from Jan. 11-Feb. 29. King City branch of Monterey County Free Libraries, 402 Broadway Ave., King City. Free. 883-7597, catalog.emcfl.org.

SERVE YOUR CITY

A great way to get involved in your community is by signing up for a local board, committee or commission. The City of Monterey has several vacancies, including on the Parks and Recreation Commission and Disabled Access Appeals Board, and is encouraging residents to apply.

Priority review for applicants who submit their application by noon on Monday, Jan. 22. Apply online bit.ly/3tD8N2V or in person at City Hall, 580 Pacific St., Monterey. Free. 646-3935, monterey.org/bcc.

PET FUND

SCAR, a South County animal rescue organization, is partnering with Salinas City BBQ to raise funds. A percentage of lunch and dinner sales will be donated to the nonprofit.

Lunch and dinner on Thursday, Jan. 11. Use SCAR code while purchasing online at salinascitybbq.com or show a SCAR flyer (bit.ly/3vo46dA) at the restaurant. 525-5160, scar.pet.

OPEN REGISTRY

The City of Monterey’s new rental inventory is now open for enrollment from all residential rental property owners. All are required to register, or request an exemption.

Jan. 1 – March 1 is the initial registration period. $50/per unit. For more information, call 646-3995 or visit monterey.org/rentalinventory.

PLAY TIME

The City of Salinas wants to hear from residents on their preferred playground concept for Northgate Park. There are three options to choose from and cast your vote.

Survey closes on Monday, Jan. 15. To vote in English, visit tinyurl.com/ngparksurvey; to vote in Spanish, visit tinyurl.com/ngparksurvey. Free. 758-7306, recreation@ci.salinas.ca.us.