THURSDAY 12|2


SEWER RATE STUDY | MONTEREY – The city of Monterey holds a workshop on sewer rate hikes proposed to cover major repairs to the sewer system. 7pm, Council Chambers, 580 Pacific St., Monterey. 646-3921, www.monterey.org.


SEASIDE POLITICS | SEASIDE – The City Council swears in new Mayor Felix Bachofner and new Councilman (and retiring Fire Captain) Alvin Edwards. 7pm, City Council Chambers, 440 Harcourt Ave., Seaside. 899-6700, www.ci.seaside.ca.us.


FRIDAY 12|3


ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FORUM | MONTEREY – Pesticide Watch invites the public to meet experts on reproductive health, environmental policy, California ag laws and pesticides. 1pm, Monterey Institute of International Studies, Irvine Auditorium, 499 Pierce St., Monterey. www.pesticidewatch.com.


SATURDAY 12|4


ALLIANCE FOR DEMOCRACY | SEASIDE – The Alliance for Democracy meets to strategize ways to challenge corporate power. 2:30pm, Peace Resource Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. 444-8645, shubbard@redshift.com.


OTIS PARK PLANTING | SEASIDE – Bring garden tools and gloves, family, neighbors and enthusiasm to a volunteer planting day at Highland-Otis Park. Food and drink provided. Heavy rain cancels. 10am-1pm, Highland Street and Mingo Avenue, Seaside. cmikk@sbcglobal.net. 


MONDAY 12|6


WATER-SAVING TRICKS | CSUMB – The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers tips on how to reduce your water bill, get rebates for household items and grow drought-tolerant plants. 6:30-7:30pm, OLLI Annex, Inter-Garrison and 6th Avenue, Marina. efrolli@csumb.edu.


TUESDAY 12|7


CARMEL POLITICS | CARMEL – The City Council meets, and invites public comment. 4pm, Council Chambers, Monte Verde Street between Ocean and 7th avenues, Carmel. 620-2000, www.ci.carmel.ca.us.


MONTEREY POLITICS | MONTEREY – The City Council makes policy and hears out residents. 4pm, Council Chambers, 580 Pacific St., Monterey. 646-3935, www.monterey.org.