Caltrans meetings focus on 101 corridor improvements
SALINAS VALLEY — Caltrans District 5 and the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) will host two community meetings in October to share updates on planned improvements along the South of Salinas US 101 Corridor.
The meetings will provide residents with information about upcoming access changes, long-term corridor improvements and opportunities to connect with local partners. Spanish interpretation will be available.
The first meeting will take place Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Salinas Agricultural Commissioners Meeting Room, 1432 Abbott St., in Salinas. The event will be a drop-in open house.
A second meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Chualar School Gymnasium, 24285 Lincoln St. The Chualar event will include an open house and a listening session with Supervisor Chris Lopez.
Caltrans and TAMC invite community members to attend, learn about the corridor’s future and share their input on planned improvements.
SPCA invites families to Halloween event
MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County will bring Halloween fun to children and families with its second annual Halloween Tricks and Treats event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24.
The free event will take place at the SPCA facility at 1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway, across from Laguna Seca. Families can enjoy trick-or-treating, see festive and spooky decorations and learn more about the animal welfare organization.
Children will receive treats, and attendees will have the opportunity to meet adoptable pets. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
The event is designed as a walk-through experience for families.
Goodwill drive benefits King City food pantry
KING CITY — Community Food Pantry of King City will collect donations of new and gently used household items during a Goodwill collection drive Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Broadway parking lot at King City High School.
Accepted items include clothing, shoes, books, blankets, linens, dishes, kitchenware, bicycles, DVDs, small kitchen appliances and other household goods. Goodwill Industries will donate $1,000 to the food pantry for each trailer filled, with proceeds supporting its food distribution program for King City residents in need.
Furniture, mattresses, beds, large appliances, exercise equipment, baby strollers and car seats will not be accepted.
For more information, call Peggy Keirn at 831-320-8678.
Compass Church hosts Fall Festival
SALINAS — Compass Church will host a free Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 1044 S. Main St. in Salinas.
The family-friendly event will feature pony rides, a petting zoo, a pumpkin patch, live music, bounce houses, vendors, food trucks and candy. Costumes are not required, and no registration is needed. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
For more information, visit compasschurchmc.org/fall-festival or call 831-422-7811.
