HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

SPCA Monterey County is offering free adoptions on all pets, thanks to donors. SPCA adoptions include the pet’s spay or neuter surgery, permanent microchip identification, vaccinations, SPCA ID tag, a health evaluation and more.

11am-5pm Saturday, Nov. 30-Sunday, Dec. 1. SPCA Monterey County, 1002 Highway 68, Salinas. 373-2631, spcamc.org.

BACK IN ACTION

Hartnell College celebrates the reopening of the Gary Shaw Track and Bill Elliott Football Field. The track and field have been closed for renovations since February.

2-3:30pm Tuesday, Dec. 3. Hartnell College main campus, corner of College Drive and Hartnell Street, Salinas. Free. hartnell.edu.

PUBLIC ACCESS

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, Dec. 3. Colton Hall, 580 Pacific St., Monterey. Free. 646-3799, monterey.gov.

WATER PLANNING

The Monterey County Water Resources Agency Planning Committee meets, and hears an update on the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project (CSIP).

10am Wednesday, Dec. 4. Saffron Room, 1441 Schilling Place, Salinas. Free. countyofmonterey.gov.

UP NORTH

County Supervisor Glenn Church hosts a town hall for the communities of Prunedale, Royal Oaks and Elkhorn. Ask questions about issues in the North County communities.

5:30-7pm Wednesday, Dec. 4. Prunedale Grange Hall, 17890 Moro Road, Prunedale. Free. 755-5022, district2@countyofmonterey.gov.

CLIMATE FUTURE

The County of Monterey is developing a Community Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to provide a framework for mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change. Those who live and work in the county are invited to be a part of the process.

6-8pm Wednesday, Dec. 4. Virtual meeting, via Zoom. Free. climate@countyofmonterey.gov.

HELPING THE HUNGRY

The City of Seaside’s Homeless Commission seeks proposals from nonprofits operating food insecurity programs. Funds will support efforts to feed people in Seaside.

Applications must be received by 5pm Jan. 15 at Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside. delder@ci.seaside.ca.us, bit.ly/fipd-rfp-2024.

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