’TIS THE SEASON
The Food Bank for Monterey County is distributing pozole kits for the holiday season at different locations across the county. Kits include hominy, chilis and vegetables to make your own holiday stew.
Pickups take place over two days. Thursday, Dec. 21 from 9-10am at 1122 E. Alisal St., Salinas and at 116 South Belden St., Gonzales; 10-11am at 504 N. 3rd St., King City; noon-1pm on Cattleman Road in San Ardo (for San Ardo and San Lucas residents). On Friday Dec. 22, from 9-10am at 11140 Preston St., Castroville. Free; bring proof of address for your pickup. 578-1523, foodbankformontereycounty.org.
DOLLARS AND SENSE
Salinas City Council wants to know residents’ budget priorities. Take a survey, and sign up to receive updates on upcoming budget meetings in advance of the budgeting process for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Visit tinyurl.com/SalinasCaBudget to complete the survey. For more information, call 758-7381.
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.
GIVE TO GIVES
Learn about the missions of 206 local nonprofits, and donate to support their efforts to make Monterey County a place where everyone can thrive.
Midnight on Sunday, Dec. 31 is the deadline to donate. $5 minimum donation. 375-9712, montereycountygives.com. Donate online, or send checks to Community Foundation for Monterey County, Attn: MCGives!, 2354 Garden Road, Monterey, 93940.
TAX TIME
The Alliance on Aging seeks volunteers for its Tax Counseling for the Elderly program, helping seniors navigate their taxes in 2024. Tax preparation experience is required; additional training provided.
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