MEET THE TEAM

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute hosts an open house, welcoming the public inside to meet the scientists who work there. The event includes exhibits, demonstrations, presentations and more.

Noon-5pm Saturday, July 12. MBARI, 7700 Sandholdt Road, Moss Landing. Free. mbari.org/OpenHouse.

ON THE DAIS

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 15. Colton Hall, 580 Pacific St., Monterey. Free. 646-3799, monterey.gov.

SIGN UP

The Castroville Community Services District Board of Directors meets to consider the future use of the historic “Artichoke Center of the World” Merritt Street sign that was replaced recently. Other district business will also be discussed.

4:30pm Tuesday, July 15. District Board Room, 11499 Geil St., Castroville. Free. 633-2560, castrovillecsd.org.

CODE CONVERSATION

Sand City Council meets to consider amending the city’s municipal code to implement policies from its housing element. Public comment is accepted.

5:30pm Tuesday, July 15. City Hall, 1 Pendergrass Way, Sand City. Free. 394-6700, sandcity.org.

PUBLIC FACING

Monterey County Supervisor Glenn Church hosts a town hall meeting for Pajaro and Las Lomas residents. Church, along with guests from the County of Monterey and local agencies, will be on hand to hear questions and concerns.

5:30-7pm Wednesday, July 16. Pajaro Middle School cafeteria, 250 Salinas Road, Pajaro. Free. 755-5022, glennchurch.com.

ON STAFF

Pacific Grove City Council meets to discuss staffing vacancies and retention efforts. Public comment is accepted.

6pm Wednesday, July 16. City Hall, 300 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. Free. 648-3100, cityofpacificgrove.gov.

IN FOCUS

Seaside City Council meets to consider standards for firearm sales and storage. Public feedback is welcomed.

5pm Thursday, July 17. City Council Chambers, 440 Harcourt Ave., Seaside. Free. 899-6700, ci.seaside.ca.us.

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