Ongoing

Any Volun-teens? | MONTEREY—The City of Monterey invites teens, ages 13-16, to volunteer for summer positions at spots like the Sports Center and the Harbor Division. Deadline for applications is May 8. Call 646-3719 or visit monterey.org/volunteen.

Thursday 4|27

College Isn’t Cheap | MONTEREY—Before selling a kidney, attend tonight’s financial planning seminar and open house for parents of college-bound students. Reservations required. 6:30pm. Start Building Futures office, 2600 Garden Rd., Suite 234, Monterey. Free. 647-9123.

Do Gooders and Good Food | SEASIDE—Honor nine local residents who have contributed to the community and their professions at the annual Celebration of Community event, a black-tie reception and dinner. Proceeds benefit CSUMB’s local area scholarship program. 6pm. CSUMB University Center ballroom, 6th Avenue and B Street, Seaside. $175. 582-4141.

Saturday 4|29

Calling All BeachCOMBERS | MOSS LANDING—Learn about local marine birds, mammals and sea turtles while providing data on the impacts of oil, entanglement and other mortality factors affecting animals in the marine sanctuary at this training for BeachCOMBERS volunteers. 9am-2pm. Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, 8272 Moss Landing Rd., Moss Landing. Free. 771-4422.

Cancer Isn’t Colorblind | SEASIDE—Find out how cancer affects African-Americans at today’s forum. 10am-2pm. Greater Victory Temple Church of God, 1620 Broadway Ave., Seaside. Free. 442-2994.

Reach Out to Activists | MONTEREY—Get key information on promoting activist organizations and public outreach. 2-4pm. Monterey Peace and Justice Center conference room, Mariposa Hall, 801 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey. Free. 643-1776.

Monday 5|1

Designing Healthy Communities | SALINAS—Today’s tri-county summit with Dr. Richard Jackson, former California state health officer, explores how municipal planning for public health can help fight childhood obesity. Breakfast (healthy, no doubt) is provided. 8am-12:30pm. Salinas Community Center, 940 N. Main St., Salinas. Free. RSVP to 465-2212.

Tuesday 5|2

Funding for the Arts | MARINA—No, it’s not necessarily an oxymoron. Discover new ways to develop resources for arts organizations (and other nonprofits) at the Arts Management Institute. Pre-registration required. 5:30pm. SpectorDance, 3343 Paul Davis Dr., Marina. $15/arts organizations; $35/others. 375-9712.