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• October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
• TRACKSTOCK - October 11
• Monterey History Fest - October 3-19
• Hands For Peace Community Mural Project
• Grand Re-opening of Del Monte Center - October 10, 11, 12
• VNA Flu Shot Clinics begin October 11
• Marina Air Faire - October 11
• Columbus Day on the Bay - October 11 & 12
• Fiesta del Mar at the Monterey Bay Aquarium - October 11
• Dreambuilders Fundraiser Raffle - through October 18
• SPCA/August Sky at Del Monte Center - October 12
• Renaissance Faire runs Now through October 12
• Binational Health and Resource Fair - October 12
• Little Children's Storyfest - October 18
• PacRep Open Auditions for High School Musical 2 & Aladdin, Jr
• Born to Boogie - October 5, November 2, December 7
• Family to Family - Informational Meetings

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Trackstock VI:
Young local bands on stage all day
Saturday, October 11
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
26 Station Place, Salinas (next to the Amtrak Station)
FREE

The purpose of Trackstock is to put our young local bands on stage. They put a lot of effort into developing their sound: rehearsing, writing, and working together as a team. This is our chance to watch them shine.

Trackstock take place in front of the historic Harvey-Baker House near the Amtrak station and the railroad tracks (that's why it's called Trackstock).

If you have questions or if your band wants to perform this year, please call Pete Wise at 424-7885 or Darryl Cornell at 206-7960.

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History Fest - Monterey
October 3-19, 2008

Different time periods of Monterey’s past will come to life during this community-wide event. Activities and programs include living history, storytelling, period costumes, film, art, museum exhibits, music, lectures, and walking tours of historic homes and secret gardens. History Fest offers a variety of musical performances for families and children, as well as thought-provoking discussions for scholars and educators.  All the events are free and open to the public unless specified otherwise.  For more information, visit Historic Monterey’s Web site at www.historicmonterey.org  or call 831-372-2608.

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Calling all kids!
Participate in the Hands for
Peace Community Mural Project

Giant Hands for Peace community mural project invites kids of all ages to cover a canvas with 70,000 hand prints creating a painting depicting the Salinas Valley.  The finished mural will be displayed in locations around Salinas and Monterey County.

We believe in the importance of bringing the youth of our community together to build a foundation of peace and respect through the arts by celebrating the diversity of Salinas.

The painting of the mural using handprints will take place on:
October 8 (high school, college)
October 15 All local artists complete the project.  Community leaders are invited to place their handprints on the 'cornerstones' of mural as a symbol of strong leadership being the foundation for peace.

Time: 4:00 pm—6:00 pm Wednesdays
Location: 200 Block Oldtown, Salinas
Information: 831-776-5540
Phone: 831-594-1799

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Del Monte Shopping Center's grand re-opening weekend.

Activities, including face painting, jugglers, magicians and more, from 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10; from 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11; and from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12, at Del Monte Shopping Center, Highway 1 and Munras Avenue, Monterey. Live music and special offers. Free. 888-474-6736.

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VNA Announces Flu Shot Clinics
beginning October 11

Public flu clinics are scheduled throughout the region beginning Oct. 11, as the nonprofit Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice gets ready to help area residents guard against influenza . 

More than 27 public VNA flu clinics will be held this fall in cooperation with the Monterey County Health Department, including drive-through clinics in Monterey and Salinas.  Pediatric vaccine will be available at eight clinics, and appointment vouchers will be used at two locations. VNA already has received vaccine shipments and no shortage of vaccine is expected this fall.

VNA flu clinics also have been scheduled at 65 local businesses to keep their employees healthy this fall.
This marks the 18^th year the nonprofit VNA has provided public and corporate flu protection for area residents.

Flu shots are a covered benefit for persons with Medicare as their primary insurance or at VNA’s cost of $30.  Pneumonia shots also are a covered benefit to those with Medicare, or $45 to others.  Medicare cards must be brought to the clinics.  Appointment vouchers can be obtained from Sally Griffin Center and Carmel Foundation during the week before those clinics, to avoid long lines.   

For more information and all clinic locations, contact your VNA Immunization Information line at 648-3777 or visit www.ccvna.com.

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Tenth Annual Marina Air Faire
Celebrating Our Military Heritage
Saturday, October 11, 2008
from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
at the Marina Municipal Airport

The Air Faire is open to the public with free admittance and convenient parking. There will be aviation displays; static displays; information, food, and vendor booths; a Hot Rod car show presented by Gold Coast Rods; and a silent auction, to name just a few of the activities.

Aircraft rides can be purchased for those who want to “take to the skies” in vintage aircraft. Last year, nearly 6000 attendees, including families and veterans, enjoyed an informative and fun day at the Air Faire!

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Columbus Day on the Bay
Craft Fair & Music Festival
Saturday & Sunday, October 11 & 12
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
at Custom House Plaza, Monterey
FREE

Live music, international food, arts and crafts, jewelry, clothing and more. Free admission. Sponsored by the Old Monterey Business Association. 655-8070, www.oldmonterey.org.

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Fiesta del Mar
at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Saturday, October 11 - 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Join us for Fiesta del Mar, a celebration of Latin American culture and ocean conservation. There will be bilingual feeding shows, live Latin music performances, and the highlight of the day—the "Heroe del Medio Ambiente" (Hero of the Environment) award ceremony. Children 12 and under will be admitted free all day. FREE WITH AQUARIUM ADMISSION

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Dreambuilder Fundraiser Event
to benefit MY Museum

The First Annual Project Dreambuilder fundraiser event, that will benefit MY Museum, will be held at Del Monte Shopping Center in Monterey now through Saturday, October 18, 2008.

Project Dreambuilder will showcase 4 unique child size play homes approximately 100 square feet each, built and designed by some of the top architects and contractors in Monterey County.

On Saturday, October 11, Project Dreambuilder Family Fun Day will be held and the playhouses will be open for tours by from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Families can go inside and tour the child-size homes that will be auctioned off the following week. There will also be a variety of family fun events throughout the day.

On Saturday, October 18 at the Del Monte Shopping Center, MY Museum will hold an amazing evening filled with a strolling dinner, great music and an exciting live playhouse auction. Three of the play homes will be auctioned off, and one will be raffled off during the event, and all proceeds will benefit MY Museum.

Tickets for the raffle and playhouse will be sold every Saturday and Sunday (through October 18) in front of Macy's.

The builders and designers include C.R. Whittney & Sons, DMC Construction, Eric Miller Architects, Hastings Construction, Kitchen Studios, Paul Davis Partnership and Woodman Development to name a few.

"The goal of Project Dreambuilder in addition to raising money for MY Museum is to showcase 5 exquisitely detailed, full furnished, child-size play homes designed, constructed and decorated by a select group of Monterey County's premium homebuilders," said Lauren Cohen, Executive Director of MY Museum. "Building teams will donate their time and materials to construct these amazing playhouses."

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SPCA/AUGUST SKY
at the Del Monte Shopping Center in Monterey
October 12 - 11:00 AM
1410 Del Monte Center, Monterey
Free

August Sky will be playing from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please come and help support this special event to support the SPCA.

Fun for the family/friends and there will be a fashion show to follow. Nope, the boys are ’not’ dressing up! :-) But, they are rockin out!! Great community support event. Come enjoy Classic Rock, Blues & Original Songs by August Sky. And, most important of all- help support the SPCA in their efforts to help animals. Hope to see you there!!!!!! One of the band member's dog, August, came from the animal shelter and she is a very special part of his life!!! You might just find that special addition to your family on this special day!!!

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EVERYTHING “OLDE” IS NEW AGAIN:
The Northern California
Renaissance Faire
runs through October 12

The Northern California Renaissance Faire takes place every Saturday & Sunday, 10 am – 6 pm, through Sunday, October 12.  This unique event , which takes place at Casa de Fruta in Hollister, introduces visitors to the romantic and exciting world between 1490 and 1630, immersing them in a living history that includes everything from live comedy and improv to dramatic performances and music.

Traditional Elizabethan fare and English ales are in abundance as swashbucklers engage in swordplay for the hands of pretty maidens; strolling minstrels regale the crowds with lilting sounds while Queen Elizabeth herself parades through the masses, holding court and greeting visitors from all lands. Guests invoke the spirit of the period, discover their inner rogue or wench, and enjoy a variety of sights and activities which include stepping into period costumes and testing coordination with an archery lesson or juggling act.   Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children (ages 5-12).  Children under 5 are free.  For more information, visit www.norcalrenfaire.com. 

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Binational Health and Resource Fair
Sunday, October 12 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Alisal Healthy Start Family Resource Center
1441 Del Monte Ave., Salinas

Alisal Healthy Start Family Resource Center and First 5 Monterey County are holding a Binational Healthand Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday Oct. 12, at Alisal Healthy Start Family Resource, 1441 Del Monte Ave.

The fair will feature storytelling, music, free educational games, and prizes with the First 5 California mobile Hands-on Health exhibit. The fair will help link families to health services and resources available throughout Monterey County. The fair is free. Information: (831) 775-4500.

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Parent Center/Salinas Adult School's
Little Children's Storyfest
October 18 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Where children's stories come alive! Scholastic Book Fair - Reptile Family - Live Show Great FUN! For children - birth to 8 years & their families!

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Open Auditions for the PacRep/SoDA productions of
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 (HSM2) and ALADDIN, JR.

Where: All Saints Church, Seccomb Hall, Carmel

HSM2: Mondays, Oct 20 & 27, 7:00pm & Saturdays Oct 25 and Nov 1, 1:00pm
Aladdin: Tuesdays, Oct 21 & 28, 6:30pm & Saturday Oct 25 at 10:00am
Get on the Audition List: 831-622-0100 To be considered for a major role, a prepared modern monologue up to 1 minute in length is required. All auditioners should also be prepared to read from the scripts and to complete a dance audition.

The productions, directed/choreographed by Stephen Moorer/Susan Cable (HSM2) and MaryAnn Schaupp-Rousseau (Aladdin), will run at the Golden Bough Theatre from Jan 15 - Feb 15, 2009 (HSM2) and Feb 27 – Mar 15, 2009 (Aladdin). For further info, and to reserve a space/time on the audition list, call Cindy at the Golden Bough Box Office at 831-622-0100.

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Family to Family: Everyone’s Chance to Care

Family to Family is a community based initiative established to build support for children and families in the foster care system.

In Monterey County there are close to 500 children in care due to abuse or neglect, and there aren’t enough families to provide for them. You can make a difference in the life of a child by becoming a foster parent, family support, or respite care provider.

If you would like to learn more about how you can help please attend one of our informational meetings. They are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm. Please join us at the Quadrangle Building at 1000 S. Main St., Suite 112, Salinas, CA 93901. Be sure to attend before our next TEAM Foster Parent Training on October 4th.

If you have any questions please contact Family to Family Community Liaison,
Olivia Weatherbee at 394-4622, ext. 13, or via e-mail at oweatherbee@chservices.org.
Visit the web: f2fmc.org.