DINNER FUNDRAISER
SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas has announced its annual drive-thru dinner fundraiser for the Golden Circle of Champions, a program dedicated to raising awareness for pediatric cancer and providing financial aid to children and their families. The event will take place on Thursday, March 13, at Rabobank Stadium in Salinas. The Golden Circle of Champions supports families affected by pediatric cancer by addressing immediate needs, such as covering medical expenses, travel costs and more. The program also offers families a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, bringing moments of joy during challenging times. This year’s fundraiser invites the community to pre-order a family-style meal designed to serve up to four people. Guests can choose between two options: a barbecue meal from Salinas City Barbecue or a Hawaiian meal from Ono Ono Hawaiian. Meals must be pre-ordered online by March 1, and pickups will occur on March 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Rabobank Stadium on Maryal Drive. To order a meal or make a donation, visit tinyurl.com/RodeoGCCdinner.
PEACE PROGRAM
KING CITY — “A Night of Peace and Remembrance” program is set for Sunday, March 2, at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 450 King St., honoring the victims of last year’s tragic mass shooting in King City. King City Council met Tuesday and passed a proclamation officially designating the first Sunday of March as a “Day of Peace and Remembrance” in the city. For Sunday’s event, Spanish interpretation will be provided. Participants can join in the sanctuary or in the overflow room near the kitchen, or in-car using 93.5 FM to receive signal within a 1/2-mile radius of the church. Contact First Baptist Church at 831-385-3819 for more information.
TAMC BOARD
MONTEREY COUNTY — The Board of Directors of the Transportation Agency for Monterey County recently elected the following members to serve as its officers and members of the Executive Committee: Wendy Askew, Chair; Chaps Poduri, 1st Vice Chair; Luis Alejo, 2nd Vice Chair; Chris Lopez, Past Chair; Glenn Church, County Representative; and Jose Rios, City Representative. Their terms began upon their election at the beginning of the Jan. 22 Board meeting through the next election of officers in January 2026.
BONUS BRIEF: MONTHLY MEETING
KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 4, at 11:30 a.m. at Cork & Plough Restaurant, 200 Broadway, in King City. The guest speaker will be Dora Cary, Romanian born engineer and graphic designer. She will discuss her path to freedom in the United States after living under communism and socialism. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting. For reservations and further information, call 831-385-1333 or email ka************@gm***.com.
