ARIEL Theatrical presents ‘Chicken Little’ in Salinas
SALINAS — ARIEL Theatrical will present “Chicken Little,” a family-friendly musical for young audiences, May 22-23 at the Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre in Salinas.
In the production, Chicken Little becomes convinced the sky is falling and spreads the news across the farm, prompting the barnyard animals to work together to determine what is really happening.
Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, May 22, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 23.
ARIEL Theatrical is celebrating 25 years on Main Street in Salinas and provides opportunities for children to explore performance while learning values of accountability, respect, integrity, excellence and leadership.
Tickets are available online at arieltheatrical.org, by phone at 831-775-0976, and at the box office. The theater is located at 320 Main St. in Salinas.
Greenfield police to hold DUI checkpoint Friday
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, May 22, from 6 to 10 p.m. at an undisclosed location within city limits.
Checkpoint locations are selected based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes, according to police. Officials said the primary purpose of the operation is to promote public safety by removing suspected impaired drivers from the road.
Police reminded motorists that impaired driving is not limited to alcohol, noting that some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs can interfere with driving ability. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal in California, driving under the influence of marijuana remains illegal.
Drivers convicted of a first-time DUI can face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, along with a suspended license, police said.
Funding for the checkpoint program was provided through a California Office of Traffic Safety STEP Grant.
BBQ benefits King City’s fireworks celebration
KING CITY — King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture announced it will host the Aerial Fireworks Kickoff Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser on May 31 at the new Downtown Plaza in King City.
The fundraiser will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring barbecue chicken plates and entertainment from DJ Moi and Los Nuevos Aspirantes.
Tickets are available through the chamber office at 110 N. Vanderhurst Ave. or from board members.
Organizers said proceeds from the fundraiser will support the annual Aerial Fireworks celebration. For additional information, call 831-385-3814.
