Toolbox 12.14.23

BUILDING THE FUTURE

MILPA is hosting a Youth Futures Workshop, inviting participants to use their creativity and imagination to propose solutions for the next 100 years in California, all while building community.

4-6pm Thursday, Dec. 14. MILPA, 339 Melody Lane, Salinas. Free; food provided. For ages 14-34. 676-3079, nloeza@milpacollective.org, bit.ly/yfmworkshop.

HOLIDAY FEAST

The City of Marina is looking for volunteers to contribute to its holiday dinner and Winterfest experience from 1-4pm on Sunday, Dec. 17. There are opportunities to help with meal prep, checking in guests, serving and more.

Volunteer opportunities: 2-5pm Saturday, Dec. 16; 11am-2pm or 2pm-5pm Sunday, Dec. 17. Rocky Han Community Center, 211 Hillcrest Ave., Marina. Free. 760-0281, cityofmarina.org.

TREE TRIM

In addition to its weekly park cleanup, Friends of Seaside Parks hosts a session on what you need to know to keep fruit trees healthy through pruning and care. Peter Quintanilla, a certified arborist and pruning specialist, shares the basics.

10am-noon Saturday, Dec. 16. Havana Solis Park, between Lincoln and Havana streets, Seaside. Free. Bring clippers and gloves to participate.

WATER RATES

Marina Coast Water District is planning to update its service rates and the board will hear a report from a consultant on rate structure to help the district implement a five-year plan for water, recycled water and sewer services. The presentation will include information on rate-setting in California, the process and timeline.

6pm Monday, Dec. 18. Marina Coast Water District office, 920 2nd Ave., Suite A, Marina; also available via zoom bit.ly/4algtHl, using webinar number 845 8535 1458 and passcode 628311. 384-6131, mcwd.org.

CIVIC SERVICE

The City of Pacific Grove has several open volunteer positions on committees and commissions available, including the Planning Commission, Historic Resources Committee and Task Force on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Each body meets at least monthly; appointments will be made on Jan. 17.

Deadline to apply is 5pm Thursday, Dec. 21. Applications and forms available at cityofpacificgrove.org or the City Clerk’s office at 300 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. For more information, email cityclerk@cityofpacificgrove.org or call 648-3100.