RUN TO SERVE

Native authorities depends on volunteers keen to serve their communities. You’ll be able to nonetheless submit papers to run for workplace within the Nov. eight basic election. Quite a lot of seats are open for varsity boards, water boards, metropolis councils and extra.

Submitting deadline is 5pm Friday, Aug. 12; for seats with no incumbent operating, the deadline shall be prolonged to Aug. 17. For metropolis council seats, test together with your metropolis clerk. For different positions, nomination papers can be found 8am-5pm Mon-Fri on the Monterey County Elections Workplace, 1441 Schilling Place, Salinas. Appointments inspired. Free. 796-1499, candidateservices@co.monterey.ca.us, bit.ly/mocoelection2022.

IN APPRECIATION

The U.S. Military Garrison, Presidio of Monterey and Fort Ord Space Retiree Council host an annual army retiree appreciation day. Along with a celebration, data and updates about retirement advantages and different assets for retirees and their households shall be offered.

8am-2pm Saturday, Aug. 13 La Mesa Village Group Middle, 1200 Fechteler Drive, Monterey. Free. 242-4986.

TALK TO POWER

Soledad residents are invited to affix a dialog with Mayor Anna Velazquez to listen to updates on town, and share their issues or solutions for creating constructive change locally.

6-7:30pm Friday, Aug. 12. Spherical Desk Pizza, 2135 H Dela Rosa Sr. St., Soledad. Free; pizza and college provides additionally offered. RSVP advisable. 970-6836, annysa.dm09@gmail.com.

BLOODY GOOD IDEA

Blood donation stays important to make sure the well being of the neighborhood. The Gonzales Fireplace Division hosts a blood drive.

10am-2pm Saturday, Aug. 13. Fireplace Station, 325 Middle St., Gonzales. Free. To schedule an appointment, go to bit.ly/glesbloodaug2022. For extra data, go to vitalant.org or name 877-25-VITAL.

POPSICLES AND PROJECTS

The Middle for Group Advocacy and Soledad Division of Parks and Recreation co-host a day of enjoyable with paletas and artwork, and in addition search to be taught from individuals’ experiences as younger individuals.

Midday-2pm Saturday, Aug. 13. Group Middle, 560 Walker Drive, Soledad. Free; open to 12 – to 24-year-olds solely; area is restricted. To register, go to bit.ly/artsolaug2022. For extra data, abarrios@cca-viva.org, 208-9500.