BUILDING COMMUNITY
As part of the City of Salinas’ Building Strong Neighborhoods series, the public is invited to have coffee with the Salinas Police Department and learn how to start a Neighborhood Watch initiative in their community.
6-7pm Thursday, June 26. Starbucks, 1598 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas. Free. 758-7166, tinyurl.com/2025BSN.
EDUCATION IN FOCUS
North Monterey County Unified School District Board of Trustees meets and accepts public comment.
6pm Thursday, June 26. North Monterey County High School, Media Center, 13990 Castroville Blvd., Castroville. Free. 633-3343, nmcusd.org.
STAND WITH SUDAN
Members of the local Sudanese American community, along with the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, host “Sudan: Stand Together for Peace and Humanitarian Relief.” The event features guest speakers on the war in Sudan, music, refreshments and more.
6-8pm Saturday, June 28. Marina Public Library, Community Room, 190 Seaside Circle, Marina. Free. RSVP at stand-with-sudan.eventbrite.com. 899-7322, montereypeaceandjustice@gmail.com.
PUBLIC PROCESS
Monterey City Council meets and accepts public comment. Tell your elected officials what they are doing well and what you think they can do better.
4pm Tuesday, July 1. Colton Hall, 580 Pacific St., Monterey. Free. 646-3799, monterey.gov.
DISCUSSION ON THE DAIS
Marina City Council holds its regular meeting to discuss city business. Public comment is accepted.
6:30pm Tuesday, July 1. Council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Ave., Marina. Free. 884-1278, cityofmarina.org.
FUTURE LEADERS
High school students in Salinas are invited to apply for the Youth Council. Members of the council are tasked with promoting civic engagement among the young people of the city.
Deadline to apply is 11:59pm Sunday, July 6. 758-7407, cityofsalinas.org/News/SalinasYouthCouncil.
COMMUNITY SPACE
The City of Salinas is considering building a community center at Northgate Park. The public is invited to share input.