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thursday 1|31

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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.

Tiny Tot Open House 7pm. The Tiny Tot University invites the county to explore the City of Seaside''s pre-school program. Staff will be available to talk to parents and answer questions. Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby St., Seaside. Free. 899-6338.

Argentine Tango 7pm. Learn the beautiful dance in a beginning class starting at 7pm or an intermediate class at 8:10, and practice dancing from 9-9:30pm. Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse, PG. $10. 372-4062.

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friday 2|1

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Fiesta Night 5:30-7:30pm. Marina del Mar Elementary School holds a fundraiser so the fifth-graders can go to camp. From 5:30-6:30, food is sold in the multipurpose room, and then Latin-Jazz maestro Mario Flores takes over for another hour. $5/$1 advance; $7/$3 at the door. Marina Del Mar Elementary, Marina. 384-0255.

Jung Friends Pursue Satan 7pm. Readings from The Origin of Satan by Elaine Pagels. Discussion of Satan. 284 Foam, Monterey. Donation. 649-4018.

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saturday 2|2

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Instant Piano 10am-1pm. Fast-trackers take note! Learning piano can now fit into the busiest of schedules with this highly acclaimed workshop offered by John Davis of The American Music School. By teaching students how to play basic chords and "speed-read" sheet music, piano players of all levels can pound out their favorite tunes in no time. Monterey. $45 includes materials fee. 646-3866.

First Saturday Morning 10:30am. Get global at this combined celebration of Asian New Year, Black History Month, and Valentine''s Day. Special guest storytellers Phil & Miriam Hawthorne will be on hand as well as instruments from around the world. Morgan''s Coffee & Tea, 498 Washington St., Monterey. $3/adults; $2/kids. 649-6080.

Book Lecture 1pm. Sociologist and author Dr. John Walton will present a slide lecture program relating to his book, Storied Land: Community and Memory in Monterey. A book signing will follow. Seating reservations are required. Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific St, Monterey. Free. 646-3949.

Point Pinos Lighthouse 1:15pm. Celebrate the 147th birthday of Point Pinos Lighthouse, the oldest continually operating lighthouse on the west coast. There will be a short one-act playlet entitled "Virtue is Rewarded." Tours of the lighthouse will run after the performance. Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove. Free.

Steinbeck Exhibition 2:30pm. Two different dramatic programs will be part of the new special exhibition entitled "Steinbeck and Ricketts: A Friendship Celebrated," taking place at The Monterey Bay Aquarium this month. "About Ed Ricketts: John Remembers Ed," will be presented on 2/2, and "When the Whistle Blew: A Cannery Worker''s Story," will be is presented on 2/3. Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row,, Monterey. Aquarium admission prices apply. 648-4888.

NAACP Award Banquet 6pm. The Monterey Peninsula Branch of the NAACP hosts its 30th Annual Life Membership Award Banquet. Fred Anderson, a professor at Hartnell College in Salinas, will be speaking. Social hour starts at 6pm. Dinner is at 7pm. Hyatt Regency Hotel, Monterey. $50; tables $600-1,000. 394-3547.

Contra Dance 7pm. Mavis McGaugh leads this week''s showdown of Contra Dance. Stump Tail Dog with Dan Engle and Ray Frank will be supplying the music. Beginners may take a class at 7pm; dance starts at 7:30. YMCA, 600 Camino El Estero, Monterey. $8/$7. 373-7559.

Mock Trial 8:30am. The Fourth Annual Monterey County Mock Trial Competition presents People v. Price, a case focusing on the crime of arson and the practice of profiling. Watch as local high school students argue the pros and cons of this timely issue. Trial 8:30-12pm; Finals 2-4; Awards 4:30-5:30. Monterey County Courthouse, 1200 Aguajito Rd., Monterey. Free. 372-6098.

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sunday 2|3

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Super Weed Pull 9am. Put on your gardening clothes and help beautify Monterey''s coastal dunes. The nasty iceplant (Conicosia pugnioniformis) must be removed from some of the largest and wildest dunes along Monterey Bay. Meet at the Marina Animal Shelter/State Park Trailhead. Call for directions, Monterey. Free. 384-1376.

Cooking from the Rim 2pm. Learn the art of soupmaking at this four-hour class offered by Executive Chef Rodolfo Samayoa. Find out the Pacific Rim secrets behind Won Ton, Sizzling Rice, and Hot n Sour soups. Class includes dinner. Culinary Center of Monterey, 625 Cannery Row, Monterey. $90. 333-2133.

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monday 2|4

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AARP Driver Safety 9am-1pm. A class for people over 50 who would like to learn about the physical changes that affect their driving skills. After 8 hours of class instruction, students are eligible for a California DMV certificate which entitles them to a 3 year discount on their car insurance. Must pre-register. Salinas Adult School, 690 Main St., Salinas. $10. 642-0774.

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.

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tuesday 2|5

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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.

Healing Touch 1:30pm. Lynda Sayre, a practitioner and instructor of the healing arts, will share her knowledge of the craft during a workshop at the Sally Griffin Senior Center. 700 Jewell, Pacific Grove. $2. 647-8466.

Writers Roundtable 7pm. This month author and illustrator of children''s books, Leslie Tryon, talks about her "Albert the Duck" series. Walden Books, Del Monte Plaza, Monterey. Free. 883-4482.

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.

Square Dancing 8pm. Looking for a new kind of workout? Learn to square dance at this new class offered every Tuesday by the Sage Stompers Square Dance Club. Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside. Free for the first month. $5/month after.

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wednesday 2|6

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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.

Moroccan Photographic Exhibit 5:30pm. Slide show and talk by Marie Boucher, "Unveiling Morocco" presented by MPC and the Monterey Museum of Art. Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific, Monterey. Call for more information. 372-7591.

Community Involvement Workshop 6pm. Representatives of the Army and EPA answer questions about the Fort Ord Environmental Cleanup. Post Chapel, Building 4280, General Jim Moore Blvd., Fort Ord. Free. 393-9691.

Hurricane Hunters Presentation 7pm. Dr. Douglas Miller of the Naval Postgraduate School discusses the objectives of the field experiments CALJET and PACJET, which have operated from the Monterey airport during the past four years. He will also go over what a "typical" 48-hour flight mission entails. Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Pacific Grove. Free. 656-3101.

Swing Dance 9-10:30pm. Swing by the Japanese American Citizens League Hall every Wednesday night and dance the night away. Basic swing dance lessons offered at 7pm. Intermediate lesson at 8pm. 424 Adams St., Monterey. $10/class, includes the dance. 373-6738.

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announcements

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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.

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.

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.

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

Poetry Awards Monterey County high school students are welcome to submit poetry in either English or Spanish for the Monterey County High School Poetry Awards. Winner''s work will be displayed along with the Carl Cherry Center''s annual high school art exhibit, Thinking Out Loud. Entries must be mailed by February 21st. Carl Cherry Center for the Arts, P.O. Box 863, Carmel. Free. 624-7491.

Craftspeople and Artisans Sought The Jewish Food Festival and Craft Faire (to be held in August) is seeking artisans and craftspeople to help raise funds to benefit Congregation Beth Israel. Twenty spaces available. Joan Shaeffer, P.O. Box 2234, Carmel. $100 to reserve space. 625-5460.

Community Labyrinth Open Labyrinth open all hours for meditation and exploration. Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. 373-7809.

A Celebration of Sound Sign up now for a music appreciation class for grades 3-5, taught by renowned music enthusiast Scott MacClelland. Explores the history of Western Classical music up until modern American pop. Meets Tuesdays 2/5-2/26. Call Lyceum for more information. Monterey. $15. 372-6098.

Veterinarians-To-Be Lyceum hosts a class for young veterinarians in the making. Dr. George Bishop shows grades 1-3 the basics of his work. Meets Wednesdays 2/6-2/20. Call Lyceum for more information. Carmel. $12. 372-6098.

Understanding Islam Grades 6-8 learn about Islam''s history, culture and traditions. Meets Wednesdays 2/6-2/27. Call Lyceum for more information. Monterey. $9. 372-6098.

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.