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thursday 1|10

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Toastmasters Morning 6:35am. Every Thursday morning the Toastmasters meet to practice public speaking. Unitarian Universalist Church, 490 Aguajito, Carmel. 641-0652.

Tango Classes 7pm/8:10pm. American Legion Hall hosts beginning and intermediate dance classes, no partner necessary. Call for more information. Ongoing Thursdays. American Legion Hall, Dolores between Eighth and Ninth, Carmel. $10 for entire evening. 372-4062.

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friday 1|11

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Babies and Play 10am. Expectant parents, babies and siblings aged 2-5 are welcome to attend a seminar on the importance of play in the development of babies. 625 Pacific, Monterey. Free. 646-3934.

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saturday 1|12

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Team in Training 10am. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society''s Team in Training Program helps train athletes to perform in marathons, triathlons and the like while fundraising for blood-related cancer research and treatment. Call for more information. Sally Griffin Senior Center, 700 Jewel, Pacific Grove. Free. 408-271-2783 x 632.

Photograph Collecting 2pm. Denise Bethel of Sotheby''s, New York, presents a slide lecture, "Ten Ways to Start Collecting Photographs." Bring your own photographs to be appraised. National Steinbeck Center, 1 Main, Salinas. Free with admission. 775-4720.

Indian Feast Cooking Class 4pm. A four-hour class with executive chef Rodolfo Samayoa teaches students how to prepare an Indian feast of Tandoori chicken, curry and cucumber Riata. Culinary Center of Monterey, 624 Cannery Row, Monterey. $75. 333-2133.

Social And Golf 6:30pm. Monterey Peninsula Christian Singles gather at Valley Baptist Church for praise and worship at 6:30, then bring family along for miniature golf at the Putter. Valley Baptist Church, 61 North Sanborn; The Putter, 330 Main, Salinas. $5 for golf. 751-6929.

Argentine Tango Party 7:30pm/8:30pm. Basic tango class followed by a party. No partner necessary. NE Corner of Mission and Eighth, Carmel. $5 class; $10 party; $15 both. 372-4062.

Workshop on Building A New Peace Movement 9am-3pm. Veteran organizer Bill Moyer (not Bill Moyers of TV fame) leads a day-long workshop in new models for mobilizing around peace and justice issues. All members of progressive groups are invited to join. Bring brown bag lunch. Make reservations ASAP. Monterey Senior Center, Lighthouse and Dickman, Monterey. $25-$50 sliding scale. 375-2016; 375-1742.

Irish Dance for Adults 1pm. Start of beginning Irish Dance class for adults and seniors. Six week session. 40 West Gabilan, Salinas. $65 for all six weeks. 424-4655.

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sunday 1|13

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Films by Meg Partridge 2pm. Two films, "Dorothea Lange, a Visual Life" and "Portrait of Imogen," presented by Meg Partridge and introduced by Lange''s son, Daniel Dixon. National Steinbeck Center, 1 Main, Salinas. $7 members/$12 non-members, includes admission. 775-4720.

Annual Steinbeck Meeting 2pm. For the 100th anniversary celebration of John Steinbeck''s birth, Steinbeck Scholar Dick Hayman headlines the Pacific Grove Public Library''s annual meeting. Discussion of Steinbeck''s ongoing legacy and the widespread appreciation of his work. Museum of Natural History, Forest and Central, Pacific Grove. Free. 648-5760.

Removing French Broom 2pm. California Native Plant Society goes to Point Lobos to remove French Broom. Bring water and a snack and wear old clothes. Meets behind Brinton''s Hardware, Carmel Rancho Shopping Center, Carmel Rancho, Carmel. Free. 647-8821.

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monday 1|14

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Pool Pals 1-3pm. Need a pool partner? There will be lots of them at the Casanova-Oak Knoll Park Center where a new drop-in billiards program for local senior citizens (age 55 and older) will be offered every Monday and Wednesday afternoon (excluding holidays). 735 Ramona Ave., Monterey. Free. 646-5665.

Blood Pressure Screening 11am. Blood pressure screenings by volunteer nurses available to public. Sally Griffin Senior Center, 700 Jewell, Pacific Grove. Free. 375-4454.

Mini Massages for Seniors Certified massage practitioners offering mini-massages on ongoing Mondays. By appointment. Sally Griffin Senior Center, 700 Jewel, Pacific Grove. $5-$10 suggested donation. 375-4454.

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tuesday 1|15

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Story Time 10am. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10am preschoolers ages 3-5 can gather for story time in the Library Community Room. Storytelling time for toddlers ages 2-3 is on Wednesdays at 11am. Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific, Monterey. 646-3934.

Family Night 5-8:45pm. If your family needs a change in the nightly routine, drop by the Casanova-Oak Knoll Park Center and participate in games and activities for all ages along with other local families. Ongoing. 735 Ramona Ave., Monterey. Free. 646-5665.

Cha Cha Classes Pre-register for three-week Cha Cha classes to be held Tuesdays January 15-29. Ages 16+. Monterey Recreation and Community Service Department, 546 Dutra, Monterey. $30 single Monterey resident, $45 couple/ $39 non-Monterey single, $58 couple. 646-3873.

Children''s Story Time 10:30am. The Seaside branch of the Monterey County Free Libraries hosts a pre-school story time for kids ages 3-5. Ongoing Tuesdays. 550 Harcourt, Seaside. Free. 899-2055.

Presidio Museum Guide Training 7pm. City of Monterey is recruiting volunteer museum guides. Learn about the Presidio''s importance to Monterey''s history. Six week training, one night a week. Emergency Operations Center, Madison and Pacific, Monterey. Free. 646-3719.

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wednesday 1|16

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Bingo 2pm. Weekly Bingo game for seniors, with refreshments. Ongoing. Vista Lobos, 3rd and Torres, Carmel. Free. 626-1255.

Adventurer''s Group 5pm. Members of Monterey Bay Adventures meet for happy hour at the Monterey Beach Hotel, Canyon Del Rey and Hwy 1. This group is composed of like-minded folks who enjoy indoor and outdoor recreation and travel. See MBA.BeHappy.com. Free. 649-6499.

God-Image Talk 7pm. The Institute of Noetic Sciences presents a talk, "The Impact of Your Childhood God-Image on Your Life." Discussion of religious background and its impact on life. Part of a monthly series. Crossroads Community Room, The Crossroads, Carmel. Free. 659-5457.

Stock Discussion 6pm. Edward Jones Investments and Lord Abbett Mutual Funds host a seminar on technology and communication stocks in 2002. Reservations required. Bookworks, 667 Lighthouse, Pacific Grove. Free. 656-9767.

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announcements

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Complimentary Computer Coaching Ongoing monthly computer lessons for seniors by qualified volunteers. Free access to the Internet and computers. By appointment only. Sally Griffin Senior Center, 700 Jewel, Pacific Grove. Free. 375-4454.

Umpires Needed High school baseball and softball teams need experienced umpires. Call for more information. 375-3301.

Twisted Tale Contest Creative versions of fairy tales accepted in written or dictated form as stories, poems or cartoons. Submissions accepted from up to age 13. Youth Services Desk, Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific, Monterey. Free. 646-3934.

Quadricentennial Celebration Many opportunities for business and organization involvement in Monterey''s 400th-anniversary celebration. Donations and sponsorship needed. Call for information. 649-6524 or 648-8814.

Palm Readings Professor Sasi Velupillai, psychic palmist, does readings. Call for more information. 626-3153.

Choral Auditions Register to audition for the Monterey Peninsula Choral Society''s spring season. Solo and small groups invited to try out for April''s cabaret-style show. Call for more information. Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. 649-1818.

Auditions for Marina Ballet Ensemble From Jan 7-Jan 14 the Marina Ballet Ensemble holds auditions for adults and children for upcoming shows. Classical Ballet School, Marina. 384-3626.

Volunteer Opportunities The Volunteer Center of Monterey has many volunteer opportunities available, from commitment-intensive to occasional. Volunteer Center of Monterey, 857 Munras, Monterey. Monterey 372-4838; Salinas 757-3206.

Calendar Deadline 5pm. The Weekly welcomes submissions for the calendar of events. Our deadline is 5pm, one week prior to publication, or earlier for Hot Pick consideration. Ongoing items are printed if space is available. Photos are encouraged and can be returned with a self-addressed envelope. Information is accepted via fax (394-2909), email (traci@coastweekly.com), or snail mail. 668 Williams, Seaside CA 93955, Seaside. Free. 394-5656.