RING IN ’25
First Night Monterey seeks volunteers to assist with various tasks during the nine-hour New Year’s Eve celebration. The 32nd annual event features music, art and more for the countdown to 2025.
Volunteer orientations scheduled for 3pm Saturday, Dec. 21 and 3pm Saturday, Dec. 28. Archer Park Community Center, 542 Archer St., Monterey. 373-4778, firstnightmonterey.org.
SUPPORT THE FUTURE
Seaside’s Youth Leadership Academy hosts its third annual Youth Summit. The event, which includes food, entertainment and raffle giveaways, celebrates the city’s youth leaders.
5-8pm Saturday, Dec. 21. Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside. Free. ci.seaside.ca.us.
CIVIC DUTY
The City of Marina is accepting applications to fill seats on three commissions: Public Works, Recreation and Cultural Services, and Planning. It is also recruiting for the Tree Committee and Transportation Agency for Monterey County Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee.
Application deadline is 5pm Friday, Dec. 27. Free. 884-1278, cityofmarina.org.
GIVE TO GIVES!
Monterey County Gives! invites you to join in supporting the missions of 206 local nonprofits. Read about their Big Ideas and donate online.
Ends at midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 31. To donate by check to CFMC, write nonprofit names in the memo line and mail to: CFMC, 2354 Garden Road, Monterey, CA, 93940. 375-9712, mcgives@cfmco.org, montereycountygives.com.
TRASH TRANSFORMATION
The City of Salinas has installed trash corrals along the East Alisal Street commercial corridor, and is seeking the submission of professional photography/art showcasing the Alisal community, its history and culture that will be installed on the new corrals.
Submission deadline is 5pm Friday, Jan. 10. Free. 758-7381, bit.ly/41BW6Uj.
COUNCIL SEARCH
The City of Pacific Grove seeks applicants interested in filling a vacant city council seat. Represent your community for a partial term, with a two-year commitment.
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