BLOCK PARTY
King City residents living in District 5 are invited to a block party to meet City Councilmember Robert Cullen and to join in festivities like music, tacos, face painting and more family-friendly fun.
5:30-7:30pm Thursday, Sept. 28. 300 block of Forden Drive, King City. Free. 385-4848, kingcity.com.
PEACE SIGNS
International Day of Peace is around the corner and you can celebrate it locally. The Peace Coalition of Monterey County hosts its annual celebration with a potluck gathering and screening of the film Peace One Day.
6-8:30pm Friday, Sept. 22. Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. Free. 915-7257, cm_crockett@sbcglobal.net, peacecentral.wordpress.com.
WATER WAYS
Save Our Shores invites you to a different way of enjoying beach time: a beach cleanup to celebrate California Coastal Cleanup Day.
9am-noon Saturday, Sept. 23 Meet at the parking lot off Sand Dunes Drive north of Monterey Tides Hotel, Seaside. Free. 462-5660, saveourshores.org.
INTO THE WOODS
Join Los Padres National Forest officials and partner groups for National Public Lands Day. Learn about community service projects planned and in the works at the Monterey Ranger District, and join in planting, painting and gardening projects at the ranger station. Wear sturdy shoes, gloves and sun protection.
9am-noon Saturday, Sept. 23. U.S. Forest Service Monterey Ranger District, 406 S. Mildred Ave., King City. Free. 385-5434, fs.usda.gov/detail/lpnf.
TALK TO THE MANAGER
Monterey City Manager Hans Uslar gives an update on city programs and policies. Tune in virtually to hear from him and ask questions.
9:30-10am Wednesday, Sept. 27. Virtually at youtube.com/cityofmonterey. Free. 646-3799, monterey.org.
SNAP AND WIN
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, and Monterey County Free Libraries is celebrating with a photo challenge. The challenge is an “out and about.” To participate, submit a photo that includes your library card and tag MCFL on Facebook (@eMCFL) or Instagram (@e_mcfl). Winners will take home a prize basket.
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