CLEAN CULTURE

Volunteer to help keep Salinas beautiful. Join Amor Salinas volunteers for a community gathering, park cleanup and a celebration of the release of a new bilingual book about the Amor Salinas initiative.

9-11am community cleanup; 11am-1pm book release celebration Saturday, Oct. 14. La Paz Park, 567 Roosevelt St., Salinas. Free. tinyurl.com/VolunteerSalinas.

GET A JOB

More than 30 employers from a range of industries will be talking about job and internship opportunities at this upcoming job fair. Employers include California State Parks, Special Kids Connect, the Santa Cruz Police Department and more. Bring a fresh copy of your resume and prepare to impress.

Noon-2pm Tuesday, Oct. 17. CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th Ave., Seaside. Free for students; $375/business registration; $210/nonprofit registration. 262-1076, rmercadal@csumb.edu, csumb.edu/career/recruiting-fairs.

COFFEE WITH A COP

Here’s a chance to interact with members of the Monterey Police Department in a non-confrontational way: over coffee. Join this gathering to ask questions and get to know local law enforcement officers.

1-3pm Wednesday, Oct. 18. Nitro Cycle Coffee booth on Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey. Free. 646-3914, monterey.org.

CHILDREN FIRST

One way to help local families and children is to serve as a First 5 Monterey County commissioner, and there are vacancies. Commissioners work to implement First 5’s strategic plan and improve the lives of Monterey County families.

The last day to apply is Monday, Oct. 23. For more information, visit bit.ly/First5MCcommission, call 444-8549 or email joanna@first5monterey.org. To apply, visit /bit.ly/First5MCapplication.

COOL SCHOOL

Monterey Peninsula College is seeking nominations for its MPC Lobo Hall of Fame. There are two categories: distinguished MPC alumni and alumni athletes. The selection process has started and you can submit your suggestions for alumni who deserves this honor.

The last day to submit nominations is Tuesday, Oct. 31. 655-5507, mpc.edu/lhf.

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