TAXING TIMES
Every year, United Way Monterey County leads the VITA program, pairing volunteer tax preparers with low-income residents to help them file their income taxes. Volunteers are needed for roles as intake specialists to help clients prepare the correct documents. Learn what’s required at upcoming training sessions.
2pm and 6pm Thursday, Jan. 25, 10am Saturday, Jan. 27 English training; 2pm and 6pm Friday, Jan. 26 and 2pm Saturday, Jan. 27 Spanish training. Makerspace in the Community Impact Center, United Way Monterey County, 232 Monterey St., Suite 200, Salinas. Free. 318-1998, lizeth.carmona@unitedwaymcca.org, unitedwaymcca.org/vita-volunteer.
WINTER READY
Get updates on winter storm preparedness, how to make an emergency plan, sign up for notifications and more at a workshop hosted by the County of Monterey. The following week, the City of Soledad leads a winter readiness event, hosted by Soledad PD and Cal Fire.
5:30-8:30pm Thursday, Jan. 25 at San Pablo de Colores Hall, 505 San Juan Road, Pajaro. Free. 796-1900, co.monterey.ca.us. 5pm Wednesday, Jan. 31 at Soledad Community Center, 560 Walker Drive, Soledad. Free. communityengagement@cityofsoledad.com.
SOUP’S UP
The Monterey County Agricultural & Rural Life Museum hosts the 29th annual Drury Tankersley Clam Chowder Dinner. This benefit dinner also provides a chance to sample Salinas Valley flavors from a wine bar featuring local wines.
3-7pm takeout, 5-7:30pm dinner Friday, Jan. 26. Orradre Building, Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division St., King City. $20. 385-8020, mcarlm.org.
SEARCH PARTY
Pacific Grove is recruiting a new city manager and seeking community input on what to prioritize. Weigh in through an online survey on what’s important to you in the hiring process.
Survey is available at surveymonkey.com/r/GYB9GCS or cityofpacificgrove.org.
SOCIAL TRENDS
Monterey County Works is rolling out its Technology Cadre, a paid internship, in which young people (ages 18-24) have access to a mentor and learn new skills to build a resume in marketing and social media.
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