Toolbox 11.09.23

CITY GROWTH

The city of Carmel, like all California jurisdictions, has prepared a housing element laying out plans for where new residential units could be built in the next eight-year period. The Housing Ad Hoc Committee hosts a special meeting on the state’s response to the city’s proposed housing element.

4pm Monday, Nov. 13. City Hall, Monte Verde between Ocean and 7th, Carmel, or via Zoom at bit.ly/carmelhouse2023, meeting ID 85011621646 and passcode 895504. Free. 620-2010, planning@ci.carmel.ca.us, HOMECarmelbythesea.com.

SHOWING SUPPORT

The Maui Hawaiian Concert and Festival features 13 performances of music and dance. The event includes raffles, a silent auction, and food and crafts available for purchase. Proceeds go to support families in Maui as they recover from a devastating wildfire.

Noon-8pm Saturday, Nov. 11. Northminster Presbyterian Church, 315 E. Alvin Dr., Salinas. Free admission; donations accepted via Salinas Valley Rotary. carpentertv@gmail.com.

HONORING VETERANS

For Veterans Day, American Legion Post 591, CalVet, the Central Coast Veterans Cemetery Foundation and the City of Seaside host a ceremony to pay respect to those who have served in the U.S. military.

10:30am Saturday, Nov. 11. California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, 2900 Parker Flats Road, Seaside. Free. Refreshments provided after the ceremony at VFW Post 8679 in Seaside, with a free lunch for veterans. 521-1076.

COP WATCH

The county Sheriff’s Oversight Ad Hoc Committee provides updates on a potential sheriff’s oversight board, including results from a survey on the potential for creating such an oversight body.

5:30-7:30pm Monday, Nov. 13. County Government Center (second floor), 168 W. Alisal St., Salinas or via Zoom at bit.ly/3SObmcH, passcode 722699. Free. co.monterey.ca.us.

HISTORY SPEAKS

San Antonio Valley Historical Association hosts its fall lecture and annual meeting. The focus is on siblings Daniel, Marlene and Marvin Daniels and their work on “Pearl’s Diary,” transcribing 45 years of their mom Pearl Daniels’ observations about life as a ranch wife in South Monterey County.

1pm lunch, 2pm lecture Saturday, Nov. 18; last day to RSVP is Nov. 15. St. Mark’s Church, 301 Bassett St., King City. $15/SAVHA members; $20/nonmembers. 385-0323, savha4@gmail.com, savha.org.