FARM FAIR

Farmworkers can receive information on several agencies dedicated to supporting well-being via housing, healthcare, labor rights and more. San Ardo’s community resource fair has information available, plus snacks and raffle prizes.

5:30-8pm Thursday, April 18. San Ardo School District, 2428 Center St., San Ardo. 208-4295.

ONE PLANET

Hear from speakers who are involved in protecting the planet this Earth Day at this climate justice forum hosted by the local chapter of the Climate Reality Project. With the effects of climate change already being felt, this is a chance to learn about how to make a difference.

9:30-11:30am Saturday, April 20. Monterey United Methodist Church, 1 Soledad Drive, Monterey. 375-8285, chapter@climaterealitymb.org.

STAY HERE

The Monterey Hostel has reopened after three-and-a-half years of renovations. To showcase the new space, they’re holding an open house where you can see the work that was done and learn more about its nonprofit work.

11am-3pm Saturday, April 20. Monterey Hostel, 778 Hawthorne St., Monterey. 394-5656, montereyhostel.com.

GREEN THUMB

Get your garden ready with the UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties’ annual spring plant sale. Proceeds go to benefit the all-volunteer UC Master Gardener program.

Shop the plant sale online until Sunday, April 21. 759-7351, mbmg.ucanr.edu.

FIND A JOB

Various businesses and organizations set up at Hartnell College to share information on full – and part-time job openings, as well as internships and volunteer opportunities.

11am-2pm Monday, April 22. Hartnell College, 411 Central Ave., Salinas. Free. 755-6700, hartnell.edu.

BIG HELP

Big Sur neighbors are asking for help due to the Highway 1 closure south of Rocky Creek Bridge, which is restricting access except by the daily convoys. Donations to the Big Sur Disaster Relief Fund set up by the Community Foundation for Monterey County will be used for grantmaking to local nonprofits supporting the Big Sur community.

Donate by mail, phone or online. Mail: Community Foundation for Monterey County, 2354 Garden Road, Monterey, CA 93940, “Attn: Big Sur Disaster Relief Fund.” 375-9712, cfmco.org/big-sur-relief-fund.

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