BOOSTING BUSINESS

Monterey County Business Council presents the inaugural Central Coast Procurement Expo. The event includes networking and workshops on contracting opportunities.

9am-3pm Thursday, Nov. 7. National Steinbeck Center, 1 Main St., Salinas. Free. mcbc.biz.

HEALTH MATTERS

Monterey County Behavioral Health hosts a community listening session on the proposed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center adjacent to the Natividad Medical Center Campus in Salinas.

6pm Thursday, Nov. 7. Alisal Integrated Health Center, 331 North Sanborn Road, Salinas; or via Zoom at montereycty.zoom.us/j/92325403820. Free.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

The County of Monterey’s Housing and Community Development Department invites the public to share input on environmental topics to include in the Housing Element’s environmental impact report.

6-7:30pm Thursday, Nov. 7. Virtual via Zoom. Free. montereycty.zoom.us/j/94189045104.

BUILDING A LEGACY

Monterey Bay Chinese Association hosts a fundraiser for a pavilion and garden to honor Chinese immigrants in Pacific Grove’s history.

6-9pm Saturday, Nov. 9. Chef Lee’s Mandarin House, 2031 N. Fremont St., Monterey. $100. ruiqi.ma@att.net, montereychineseassociation.org.

SALUTE TO VETERANS

Honor those who served during a Veterans Day ceremony.

10:30am Monday, Nov. 11. California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, 2900 Parker Flats Road, Seaside. Free.

SEASONAL COPING

Hospice Giving Foundation hosts a presentation in Spanish about how to manage feelings of grief and loss during the holiday season.

5-6:30pm Wednesday, Nov. 13. Cesar Chavez Library, BHC Room, 615 Williams Road, Salinas. Free. hospicegiving.org/talleres-en-espanol.

FUNDS FOR FISH

The County of Monterey seeks applications for the Fish and Game Propagation Grant Program. The funds are geared toward projects that protect, preserve, enhance and promote fish and wildlife resources in the county.

Deadline is 5pm Nov. 17. Free. 755-4985, bit.ly/4feLqPC.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The registration deadline is approaching for Monterey Police’s Community Police Academy.

Deadline is Nov. 30. Free. 646-3805, krichard@monterey.gov.

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