HEALTH FAIR
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad and the Monterey County Health Department will host a ribbon cutting and Community Health and Resource Fair on Friday, Jan. 23, at the Soledad Fire Department. The event will celebrate the launch of a Naloxone and fentanyl test strip kiosk aimed at improving access to overdose prevention tools. The ribbon cutting is scheduled for 10 a.m., followed by the health fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the fire department, located at 525 Monterey St. Participating programs and services will include CORE (Community Reaching for Equity), the Cannabis Education Program, Tobacco Control Program, Behavioral Health Services, Animal Services, and a Clinic Services mobile clinic, along with additional community partners. The event is free and open to the public.
SUPER SATURDAY
MONTEREY COUNTY — Hartnell College will host Super Saturday on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering in-person assistance to help students prepare for the Spring 2026 semester. Super Saturday provides extended Saturday hours for critical student services, giving current and prospective students a one-stop opportunity to complete last-minute enrollment tasks before classes begin later this month. Students will be able to receive assistance with admissions and records, financial aid, counseling, registration and academic planning, along with support from the Student Success Center, TRIO Student Support Services, EOPS/CalWORKs, Veterans Services and DSPS on the main campus. Additional services, including the Business Office, Library, Student Life, Bookstore and campus support services, and Starbucks will also be available. Super Saturday services will be offered at all five Hartnell College locations: Hartnell College Main Campus, Alisal Campus, Castroville Education Center, Soledad Education Center and King City Education Center. The college hosts Super Saturday events ahead of each semester to provide expanded access to student services and help more students successfully begin and continue their education. For more information, visit hartnell.edu.
FLU VACCINE CLINIC
SALINAS — In response to high influenza activity this season, and the emergence of the so called “super flu” strain, Salinas Valley Health will host a sixth free community flu vaccine clinic to help protect residents from serious illness. The clinic is set for Sunday, Jan. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Northridge Mall, 796 Northridge Drive in Salinas, near the food court next to Auntie Anne’s. It is open to the community while supplies last, and no appointment is required. To date this flu season, SVH has administered more than 1,000 flu vaccines through its Mobile Clinic and community-based flu clinics. The additional clinic is being offered as influenza activity remains elevated, including circulation of the particularly aggressive flu strain. It’s being described as the “super flu” because of how quickly the virus is spreading and the intensity of symptoms people experience. For more information, visit SalinasValleyHealth.com or call 831-759-1890.
