JOB FAIRS
SALINAS — Start the year strong by launching a job search with Monterey County Works. Upcoming events include multiple employer job fairs and industry-specific recruitments at the Salinas Career Center. Attendees are encouraged to bring resumes and make a positive first impression, as employers will be present to meet potential candidates. On Jan. 7 and 21, there will be multiple employer job fairs from 1 to 4 p.m., while Jan. 14 and 28 will feature industry-specific recruitments for hospitality and information technology, respectively, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. For resume or interview assistance, contact the Monterey County Works Career Center at 831-796-3335. Additional details are available at montereycountyworks.com/events-calendar.
COMMUNITY CENTER OPENS
GONZALES — The City of Gonzales will host the grand opening of the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The event will include remarks from guest speakers and an open house tour of the new facility at 620 Fifth St. The center is designed to be a space that serves, connects and inspires the local community for years to come. The public is encouraged to attend and explore the new community hub.
BUTTERFLY FILM
PACIFIC GROVE — Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History has been studying numbers of Western monarch butterflies since 1997, and that work, along with work of other organizations, is featured in a new full-length documentary by filmmaker Ian A. Nelson. Screening at the Museum on Jan. 16, the film, titled “Western Monarch Butterflies: Protecting Our Pollinators,” follows the work of conservation organizations attempting to save this beloved and beleaguered invertebrate who scientists say have lost over 95% of their historic populations. The film follows monarchs over the course of a year, interweaving their life cycle with the human efforts supporting them along their migratory journey. The result is a layered portrayal of the interconnectedness of humans and monarchs that demonstrates our reliance on each other and ways in which humans can help the ecosystems they are part of. The screening will take place Friday, Jan. 16, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and will feature a Q&A with Nelson after the 70-minute film has completed. All purchases from tickets sold will benefit monarch conservation, and Museum Members of all levels will receive a discounted admission price. Tickets can be purchased at the Museum website pgmuseum.org/events.
BONUS BRIEF: MONTHLY MEETING
KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 11:30 a.m. at Cork and Plough restaurant, 200 Broadway, in King City. The guest speaker will be Shannon Kessler, Republican candidate for Assembly in the 30th District. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting. For reservations and more information, call 831-385-1333 or email ka************@***il.com.
