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VACCINE CLINIC SOLEDAD — VNA Community Services will be administering free Covid-19 and flu vaccinations at a pop-up clinic hosted by the Soledad McDonald’s, 1215 S. Front St., on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vaccinations are available for ages 2 and...

IMPACT MEETING GREENFIELD — A Community Impact Meeting, hosted by Sun Street Centers, is planned for Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 5:30 p.m. at Vista Verde Middle School, 1199 Elm Ave., in Greenfield. Topics include opioids and Narcan, how community members have been affected, and a...

MONTEREY COUNTY — After a competitive selection process, the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced Maram Haddad as the 2024-25 Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate (YPL). Starting in May, Haddad will serve a one-year term where she will participate in various county events...

Peterson Isidro of Greenfield was among more than 3,000 students named to the Stanislaus State Spring 2023 Dean’s List. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher and register for and earn a minimum of 12 units of credit of graded...

SALINAS VALLEY — It’s getting to be that time of year again, and the Salinas Valley Fair wants community members to become exhibitors at this year’s Fair, May 16-19, in King City. Entries are open to residents in Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito and San...

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION GONZALES — A cultural celebration in honor of the 75th anniversary of Gonzales will take place Saturday, Oct. 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. along Fourth Street. There will be lots of fun for families, including food, games and music. WITCH RIDE GREENFIELD — The...

LUNCHEON MEETING KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host its monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 11:30 a.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal St., in King City. The subject will be “State of Two Cities,” with guest speakers King...

MONTEREY COUNTY — As the sole source provider of essential senior services in Monterey County, Alliance on Aging believes that volunteerism is the engine that drives change within communities. The nonprofit also believes it can change the lives of individual volunteers as well. Studies show that giving...

TORTAS WITH COPS KING CITY — King City Police Department will host Tortas with a Cop on Thursday, March 23, from 4 to 5 p.m. at King Kora, 611 Canal St., in King City. The event is an opportunity for residents to meet, greet and...