PEOPLE’S VOICE
The City of Soledad wants to hear from citizens about how to shape their city’s budget.
Survey available until Feb. 23. English survey: surveymonkey.com/r/soledadbudget. Spanish survey: surveymonkey.com/r/presupuestosoledad
ARTIST’S APP
Monterey County artists who are 18 years or older are encouraged to apply for the Individual Artist’s Grant by the Arts Council for Monterey County. Emerging artists have an opportunity to receive one of 16 awards worth up to $5,000 each and established artists can be granted one of two awards worth up to $10,000. Proof of residency required.
arts4mc.org/grants/individual/. 622-9060, info@arts4mc.org.
GIVE LIFE
The American Red Cross is offering a $20 Amazon.com gift card to those who donate blood in February. Hospitals are in need of all blood types, especially Type O. There are three opportunities to donate in Monterey County.
9am-1pm Friday, Feb. 16 at the Embassy Suites, 1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside; 9am-1pm Friday, Feb. 23 at Hilltop Park Center, 871 Jessie St., Monterey; and 8:30am-1:30pm Thursday, Feb. 29 at Madonna del Sasso Catholic Church, 320 E. Laurel Drive, Salinas. Appointment required. RedCrossBlood.org. 1-800-RED CROSS.
LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS
California State Parks will be holding orientation/information sessions to learn about becoming a volunteer at Point Sur State Historic Park.
Sessions will be held at 10am Saturday Feb. 17 or 1pm Sunday, Feb. 25 at the State Park Headquarters, 2211 Garden Road., Monterey. 647-8261. CCLK@pointsur.org.
HOUSING PLAN
The Pacific Grove Planning Commission will hear a presentation about updating the city’s housing plan, known as a housing element, as well as take public comments in a hybrid meeting. It’s an opportunity to weigh in about how best to add more housing units to the city in the future, as required by the state.
6pm Thursday, Feb. 15, Pacific Grove City Hall, 300 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, or online at cityofpacificgrove.org/Zoom_PC. Free. cityofpacificgrove.org.
POLICE TALK
The Seaside Police Department will hold a community meeting to discuss its use of military equipment.
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