OPEN HOUSE
GREENFIELD — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez is hosting the fourth annual District 3 Open House on Thursday, July 25, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at his main office at the Greenfield Civic Center, 599 El Camino Real, in Greenfield. During this time, Lopez and staff will announce the winners of the painting and photography competition, “We Are Southern Monterey County,” and recognize the South County Young Leaders for their work this summer. To RSVP, contact Monica Hale at 831-784-5729 or di*******@co.us.
PET ADOPTION EVENT
MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County’s popular annual Kitten Caboodle Adoption Event is back, this time featuring kittens and a whole lot more. Visit the SPCA from Friday, July 26, through Sunday, July 28, to pick the adoption fee on all kittens and puppies. All other pets are free, thanks to the support of local donors. Dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, roosters, ducks and more are waiting to be adopted. Right now the SPCA is caring for 190 tiny kittens with more arriving in need of rescue every day. Most SPCA adoptions include the pet’s spay or neuter surgery, permanent microchip identification, vaccinations, SPCA ID tag and a health evaluation. The SPCA is located at 1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway, across from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Adoption hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. For more information, call the SPCA at 831-373-2631 or visit SPCAmc.org.
GROUNDWATER WORKSHOP
SALINAS VALLEY — Join the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency and the Multi-Benefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP) partners for a public workshop about the benefits and challenges of recharging groundwater on Wednesday, July 31, from 12 to 2 p.m. The workshop, “Recharge Suitability Mapping,” led by Dr. Helen Dahkle and Dr. JayLee Tuil from the University of California Davis, will be conducted in a virtual setting only. Funded by the Department of Conservation MLRP grant for the 180/400 Foot Aquifer, Eastside Aquifer and Langley Area Subbasins, the mapping begins with identifying the local goals of groundwater recharge. Community members and interested parties are invited to provide input on these goals of recharge. A Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) will be an outcome of this work that will help the region prioritize suitable recharge locations. The public can attend remotely at the link: us02web.zoom.us/j/82379760354 or by phone: 669-900-6833 (Meeting ID 823 7976 0354).
BONUS BRIEF: HEALTHY HEARTS
GREENFIELD — The community is invited to attend a Healthy Heart Workshop, led by a certified health coach from Aspire Health, on Wednesday, July 24, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. in Greenfield. This is a unique chance to learn valuable wellness tips, make new friends and take steps toward a healthier life. There will be a group fitness activity included that is appropriate for all fitness levels. Guests are asked to wear comfortable shoes and clothing. The workshop will be held at the Greenfield Civic Center, 599 El Camino Real. Call 831-277-0514 for more information.
