THURSDAY 1 | 24

FINANCING CALIFORNIA | MONTEREY – State Board of Equalization board member Betty Yee speaks at the Democratic Women of Monterey County’s annual meeting. 11:30am new officer elections; noon lunch and program. Hilton, 1000 Aguajito Road. $29/members, $35/non-members. www.dw-mc.org

FRIDAY 1 | 25

BUDGET PLANNING | SALINAS – State Sen. Anthony Cannella, Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter, Salinas Councilman Steve McShane and County Supervisor Jane Parker host a discussion on the local and state budgets with an emphasis on public safety, education and economic development. Come with questions and recommendations. 8-9am. Villa Serra, 1320 Padre Dr. Free. 970-4141, 883-7570.

SATURDAY 1 | 26

NATIVE PLANTING | SALINAS – Join the Bolsa Knolls Watershed Group in planting species used by the Ohlone tribe. Bring shovels and supplies; snacks and water provided. 10am-1pm. Santa Rita Creek Park, 290 Bolivar St. Free. http://santaritacreek.weebly.com

MONDAY 1 | 28

RUNNING SALINAS | SALINAS – City Manager Ray Corpuz and former City Manager Dave Mora present on taxpayer benefits and challenges to the city. 5:30-7pm. City Hall, 200 Lincoln Ave. Free. 595-5267, www.salinastaxpayers.org

WEDNESDAY 1 | 30

FORT ORD PROGRESS | MARINA – The U.S. Army holds a public meeting to explain a proposed remediation plan for Del Rey Oaks, Laguna Seca parking and continued munitions cleanup, with a public comment period through Feb. 13. 6-8pm. Carpenter’s Union Hall, 910 2nd Ave. Free. 393-1284, www.FortOrdCleanup.com

CASH FLOW | MONTEREY – Learn the art of sustaining long-term relationships with major donors to your organization at the Community Foundation’s Individual Donor Development Institute. 4:30-5:30pm orientation; five sessions follow 4:30-7:30pm Feb. 19, March 5 and 19, April 9 and May 7. 2354 Garden Road. $400/up to three people, includes dinners. 375-9712, www.cfmco.org