SAFE SPACE
Maria Alcantar has been through the worst: Her 6-year-old son, Azahel Cruz, was murdered in 2010. She is the featured speaker at this event marking Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
Noon-1pm Friday, April 11. Monterey County Superior Courthouse courtyard, 142 W. Alisal St., Salinas. Free. 755-5072, facebook.com/montereyda.
LIFE READY
The City of Soledad, which has been selected to participate in a workforce development program of the National Recreation and Park Association, hosts an interactive event for people ages 16-23 to provide training on life skills, such as financial literacy and résumé building. A job fair follows the sessions.
9:30am-1:30pm (sessions), 1:30-3:30pm (job fair) Saturday, April 12. Soledad Community Center, 560 Walker St., Soledad. Free. 223-5250, bit.ly/SoledadSurvivalGuide.
TALKING IT THROUGH
With the political divide destroying relationships, Braver Angels hosts a workshop to help families handle differences in a constructive way.
2-5pm Sunday, April 13. Oldemeyer Center, Blackhorse Room, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside. Free. braverangels.org.
MEET THE DOULA
Expecting and new parents are invited to meet local birth and postpartum doulas to learn more.
2:30-3:30pm Sunday, April 13. Marina library, 190 Seaside Circle, Marina. Free. bit.ly/MeettheDoula.
DESIGN DAY
The City of Marina is embarking on a process to develop an inclusive playground for children of all abilities. A representative from Playgrounds by Leathers and Associates will be present at a kickoff event with food, games and prizes.
6:30pm Monday, April 14. Community Center, 211 Hillcrest Ave., Marina. Free. 884-1278, cityofmarina.org.
COASTAL CONVERSATION
The County Housing and Community Development Department hosts a meeting to discuss a proposal to address potential climate change hazards within Moss Landing. The public is invited to share feedback.
6pm Tuesday, April 15. Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, 8272 Moss Landing Road, Moss Landing or virtually at bit.ly/MLPlanZoom. Free. 784-5731, countyofmonterey.gov.
FIRE SAFE
Hayward Lumber hosts a presentation on enhancing fire safety in homes and buildings.
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