IN THE ZONE

Seaside City Council hears a proposed zoning amendment to increase planning permit efficiencies. Several text changes to the zoning ordinance are being considered; the public has an opportunity to comment.

The public hearing takes place during a Seaside City Council meeting that begins at 5pm Thursday, March 21. Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt Ave., Seaside or via Zoom. 899-6700, ci.seaside.ca.us.

ROCK THE BOAT

The Hericane Rowing team is holding a fundraiser to compete in a rowing trip across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii this summer. The team is composed of four women who need support for their boat, entrance fees, equipment and food to cross 2,800 miles of ocean. Learn about their goal and enter to win prizes.

6-8pm Friday, March 22. Alma Del Mar, 269 Bonifacio Place, Monterey. Free. instagram.com/hericanerowing, bit.ly/4a2Bvdl.

NO BUTTS

Residents are invited to help beautify Laguna Grande Park in honor of Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action with Blue Zones Project Monterey County. Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes, bring a hat, sunscreen and a reusable water bottle.

10am-noon Saturday, March 23. Laguna Grande Park, 401 Virgin Ave., Monterey. Free. lidia.wilding@sharecare.com, montereycounty.bluezonesproject.com.

POLICE FORCE

The Monterey Police Department hosts a town hall meeting about their military equipment use policy, as required by Assembly Bill 481. MPD gives a presentation and opens the floor for attendees to ask questions and address comments or concerns.

6pm Monday, March 25. City Council Chambers, 580 Pacific St., Monterey, or virtually via Zoom. Free. 646-3965, bruno@monterey.org, monterey.org/police.

PEOPLE’S VOICE

Residents from California’s 19th Congressional District are encouraged to voice their opinions about President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address to U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta’s office. A survey is available online to decide which issues that were discussed are most important.

To take the survey, visit bit.ly/3x1GJrj. Free. 424-2229, panetta.house.gov.

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