COLLEGE AID
If you’re enrolling in a two-year or four-year college and need help with your Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act (CADAA) applications in Gonzales, Gonzales High School is partnering with local colleges to offer several workshops.
6-7:30pm Thursdays, Jan. 18 and 25. Gonzales High School cafeteria, 501 5th St., Gonzales. Free. 675-2495.
PROM READY
Project Prom Salinas is organizing a prom dress drive to ensure students can look their best during this special celebratory night. They are collecting new and used prom dresses, suits, shoes, jewelry, purses and accessories. Even if you don’t have a dress to give, you can still donate by purchasing online at bit.ly/promdresssal.
11am-3pm Saturday, Jan. 20. Star Market parking lot, at the intersection of Main Street and Blanco Road, Salinas. For more information or donation pickups, contact projectpromsalinas@gmail.com or 293-4428.
COFFEE WITH A COP
The Monterey Police Department invites you to join them for a cup of coffee and friendly conversation in a non-confrontational setting.
9-11am Wednesday, Jan. 24. Plume’s, 400 Alvarado St., Monterey. Free. 636-3914, monterey.org.
PIZZA PARTY
If you want to get to know the people who are patrolling your streets, check out Pizza with Police in King City. Residents can enjoy a slice of pizza and the opportunity to talk with local police officers in a conversational atmosphere.
5-6pm Wednesday Jan. 24. King City Pizza, 500 Canal St., King City. Free. 385-4848, kingcity.com.
NEEDLES AND THREAD
If you like knitting or crocheting, the King City branch library offers a space for a knitting club. BYO supplies, and meet other local enthusiasts at these gatherings.
1-3pm third Thursday of each month. First meeting is on Jan. 18. Free. 386-6885, catalog.emcfl.org.
FREE PASS
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a wonder to behold, but the cost of entry can be a barrier. To that end, the Aquarium offers winter/spring passes in partnership with the Salinas Public Library for families who otherwise can’t afford to visit. Those who received a fall season pass are not eligible.
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