Third Thursday 5pm. One of the last chances to view these photographs from the private collection of Margaret Weston. Live music by the Helcio Milito Trio, and hors d'oeurves by Kurt Grasing. Monterey Museum of Art, 556 Pacific St., Monterey. 372-5477.

Healthy and Vital at 50+ 7pm. Learn what aging means and how to smooth the changes with alternative and medical therapies for menopause. Thunderbird Bookshop, 3600 The Barnyard, Carmel. 624-1803.

saturday 3|22

Anger Management 9am. Parents are invited to this workshop on controlling anger in themselves and their children. $10. Parent Center, Salinas Adult School, 20 Sherwood Pl., Salinas. 753-4273.

Tall Tales 9am. Toastmasters tell tall tales and give inspirational speeches to lift the spirits of those listening. Champions compete for first place in the Tall tales and International Spring Speech Competition. $5. Villa Serra Retirement Center, 1320 Padre Dr., Salinas. 484-9167 or 392-0701.

Docent-Led Hike 9am. Hike through Garland led by an experienced docent guide. Hikers are advised to bring water and lunch on this moderate three-hour hike. Rain cancels. Garland Ranch Regional Park, Carmel Valley. 372-3196, ext. 3.

Healing Yoga 9:30am. Mini-class teaches relaxation and yoga techniques for reversing heart disease through the Dr. Dean Ornish program. $7 members, $10 non-members. Sally Griffin Senior Center, 700 Jewell Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-4454.

Beautify Elkhorn Slough 10am. Spend three hours removing invasive plants like fennel and iceplant from the slough. Call for directions. Cameron, 728-2822.

VFW Barbecue 1pm. Fundraiser for the VFW Post 811, with chicken or steak lunches. Music by Horse Thief Dave and his Rustlers. 384-7668. 3131 Crescent Dr., Marina. 384-7668.

For the Birds 2pm. Discussion of cockatiels and other birds with Dr. Larry Lachman, Diane Grindol and Dr. Frank Kocher, authors of Birds of the Perch: Therapy and Training for your Pet Bird. Thunderbird Bookshop, 3600 The Barnyard, Carmel. 642-0514.

sunday 3|23

Aromas Pancake Breakfast 7am. Eat until the food runs out, with juice, coffee, veggie scramble and pancakes. Aromas Grange, corner of Rose and Bardue, Aromas. 726-0100.

Young Naturalist Program 10am. Kids aged 9-12 are encouraged to come down to Garland Park to learn to sketch nature. 1-2 hour hike, rain or shine. Bring sunscreen, water, wear a hat or visor and dress appropriately for nature. Free. Garland Ranch Regional Park, 700 West Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley. 372-3196, ext. 3.

Sunday Concert Party 2pm. Terrence Farrell leads this day of guitar music in Carmel Valley. Refreshments provided. Magic Circle Center, 8 El Caminito, Carmel Valley. 659-1108.

Flute Recital 3pm. Jennifer Olson performs works by Handel, Boehm, Gluck, Debussy and Telemann. St Paul's Episcopal Church, 1071 Pajaro St., Salinas. 455-8107.

Faculty Concert 4pm. The faculty of Santa Catalina School presents "From Bach to Boogie," a light-hearted music recital with a wide variety of tunes. Mary L. Johnson Recital hall, Santa Catalina School, 1500 Mark Thomas Dr., Monterey. 655-9350.

Pray For Peace 4pm. Interfaith congregation prays for peace. Music and refreshments. Christian Memorial Tabernacle, 4483 Colonel Durham St., former Fort Ord. 393-1091.

Argentine Tango Party 5pm. Tango the night away while enjoying free refreshments and the leadership of Marcelo and Analia. Carmel Scout House, Corner of Mission and Eighth, Carmel. 394-1520.

monday 3|24

Textile Discussion 6pm. Sandra Still leads this discussion about the history of fabrics, including an exploration of patchwork designs developed by the Seminoles and settlers in Florida and demonstrations of these designs. Free. Building 72, Third St. off Sixth Ave., CSUMB campus. 901-8973.

Travel Lecture 7pm. Paul Karrer gives an informal talk and slide show about his travels in Samoa. Come a half-hour early for the potluck dinner. Free. Monterey Hostel, 778 Hawthorne, Monterey. 372-5762.

thursday 3|27

Hand-Colored Photography 6pm. Learn from artist Kira Corser how to hand-color black and white pictures. $100. Chapman Room, Sunset Center, San Carlos between Eight and Ninth, Carmel. 659-4774.

History Lesson 7pm. A discussion of Julian Barnes book, History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters. Facilitated by Stuart and Paula Walzer. Free. Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific St., Monterey. 646-3477.

ongoing events

Women's Parenting Classes Contact the Women's Crisis Center for information about parenting classes for women in crisis. Call 757-1002 for information or to register.

On the Waterfront Bicycle tours of the Monterey waterfront, first Saturday of every month. Meet at the Maritime Museum, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. 372-2608.

Feel the Beat 7pm. Drum circle meets each Monday, no drum required. Sing, dance, chant or drum your heart out. Free. Unitarian Church, Aguajito Rd. at Hwy. 68, Carmel. 624-7404 or 643-2298.

Personal Growth Workshop Weekly meeting each Saturday to explore the healing and growth aspects of writing. 11:30am. Limited space, call ahead to Frank Losik, 784-0646.

Freestyle Dance Jam Dance with or without a partner, express yourself and get your body moving. Every Friday from 8:15-10:15. $10 adults, $5 kids. Chautaugua Hall, 16th and Central Ave., Pacific Grove. 641-0814 or 375-2312.

Belly Dancing Extravaganza Every Friday night at Kalisa's La Ida Cafe. Seating starts at 8, show begins at 9 and goes on until midnight or later. Kalisa's, 851 Cannery Row, Monterey. 656-0957.

Belly Dance Classes On-going Tuesday and Wednesday classes at Hartnell College in Salinas and the Carmel Ballet Academy in Carmel. Egyptian, Persian, Gypsy and Turkish techniques. Call 643-2775 for details.

Pre-natal and Mom/Infant Yoga Strengthening and flexibility classes for expectant and new moms and their pre-crawling infants. Call A Parent's Place for more information, 646-6623

Afro-Latin Jazz Dance Weekly classes combine dance techniques of jazz, funk African and Latin dance for those aged 8-18. Monday through Friday afternoons, call to pre-register. Pacific Grove Recreation Department, 515 Junipero, Pacific Grove. 648-5730.

Monterey Actors Studio Ongoing auditions for newly formed theater group focusing on theater games, voice, music, improv and movement. Saturdays, 11:30-1:30, St. James Episcopal Church, 381 High St., Monterey. 784-0646.

Cribbage Club Cribbage enthusiasts meet every Wednesday at 6:30pm in the Oldemeyer Community Center, 986 Hilby, Seaside. Call 883-0963 for details.

Friends of Acoustic Music Those with instruments and/or who sing are welcome to join in every Saturday from 2-5pm at Sculpture House & Gardens Gallery, Highway 1, Carmel Highlands. 624-2476.

West African Drum Classes Features authentic rhythms and culture from Senegal. Drums available. All skill levels, drop-ins welcome. $15, $5 drum fee. Classes held Thursdays from 7:30-9pm at Salinas Valley Yoga, 248 Main St., Salinas; and Fridays from 6:30-8pm at Chautauqua Hall, 16th and Central, Pacific Grove. 754-8779.

Peace Vigil The Peace Coalition of Monterey County holds a vigil for peace every Sunday from noon to 2pm at Window on the Bay Park, Monterey. The Salinas Action League holds a peace vigil every Friday from noon to 1pm outside the Salinas Post Office, and a women-in-black silent vigil Sundays at 5pm at the corner of Blanco Road and South Main Street; and the Women's League for International Peace and Freedom passes out anti-war information every Monday from noon to 1pm outside Morgan's Coffee and Tea in Monterey. The public is invited to stop by or join the vigils.

Alanon Meetings If a loved one is in trouble with substance abuse, here's a group that can help. Monday meetings from 4-5:15pm. Salinas Valley Church of Religious Science, 21 W. Laurel Dr., Salinas. 484-1420.

Friends Of Jung Monterey Peninsula Friends of Jung meet Fridays at 7pm for book discussion and Mondays at 7pm for Dream Work sessions. Call 649-4018 for details.

MPC Certified Farmers' Market Every Thursday from 2:30-6pm, this farmers' market sells produce, crafts, fresh food and much more. Monterey Peninsula College, Parking lot A, 930 Fremont St., Monterey.

Old Monterey Market Place This year-round, rain or shine market takes place every Tuesday from 4-8pm. Vendors offer a wide variety of fresh produce, flowers, arts, crafts and jewelry. Alvarado St., Monterey. 655-2607.

Historic Monterey Walking Tours Guided tours of downtown Monterey focusing on California's history from 1842-1849 begin daily at 10:30am. The 2pm daily tour focuses on California's history from the 1820s to the 1840s. Free. 649-7118.

Carmel Heritage Walking Tours Saturdays at 9:30am, join the Carmel Heritage Society in touring and learning about the town's history. Meet at the First Murphy House, Lincoln and Sixth, Carmel. 624-4477.

Carmel Walks 10am and 2pm Tue-Fri., meet outside the Lincoln Inn (Lincoln and Ocean Ave.) for this two-hour walk through historic Carmel. $20, reservations encouraged. 624-2700.

Family Night The Monterey Recreation and Community Services Department hosts evenings for teens and their families to play, talk, eat and enjoy. Billiards, ping-pong, foosball, video games and more. 5-8:45pm. Monday: Monterey Youth Center, 777 Pearl St., Tuesday: Casanova-Oak Knoll Park Center, 735 Ramona Ave., Wednesday: Hilltop Park Center, 871 Jessie St., Thursday: Archer Park Center, 542 Archer St. 646-5665.

Poetry Workshop Every Wednesday from 6:30 at Bookworks, at 667 Lighthouse Ave. in Pacific Grove, come share and improve your poetical rants. Call Ryan at 373-3829 for more information.

Meditation for Peace 5:30pm, Sundays. Unity Church hosts this event held by Emphasis on Communication, a new meditation session to encourage peace on the last Sunday of each month. Free. Unity Church, 601 Madison St., Monterey. 649-1835.

announcements

Marathon Volunteers Needed John XXIII Aids Ministry is recruiting volunteers to privide emotional support and fluids to runners in the Big Sur Marathon. Volunteers will be posted about halfway through the course. 655-1737.

Ballet Auditions The Classical Ballet School is holding auditions for performance at the annual Seaside Extravaganza to take place June 1. The school also offers classes for all experience levels and ages at the Marina Grange, 213 Carmel Ave., Marina. Call for times and details. Beginners welcome. 384-3626 or www.classicalballet.com.

Host Families Needed Volunteers are needed to help place international students with host families, by two separate organizations. Call 1-800-894-7633 or 1-800-330-0582.

Art From the Heart If you've got art you're itching to sell, help raise money for a good cause while getting your work out there. This spring craft show and carnival benefits the I-Help Shelter Program and 2003 ELCA Youth gathering. To rent space or get information, call 899-5825.

YMCA Volunteers Volunteers are needed for the Monterey YMCA's support campaign. Call 373-4167 to find out more, or visit them at 600 Camino El Estero, Monterey.

Ombudsman Volunteers Volunteers are needed to help care for the elderly and dependent residents of care facilities. Call 333-1300 or e-mail ombug@aol.com.

Literacy Volunteers Sought Help people learn to read and give them the gift of literacy. Call 899-0417.

Book Fund Donate money to the Pacific Grove Public Library for books. You may specify what type of purchases you'd like to be made with your contribution. For more information, visit the library at 550 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove.

Be a Buddy Best Buddies Citizens matches adults with developmental disabilities with volunteer buddies for friendship. Want to help out? Call 393-9185.

Homework Pals Monterey Public Library is seeking volunteers for their homework assistance program. Volunteers must be able to commit to at least two hours a week. Training and materials provided.

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Upcoming & noteworthy

3/28 TASTE OF OLD MONTEREY/ALL THAT JAZZ. Local wineries, restaurants and jazz musicians, at the Doubletree Hotel, Monterey. 655-8070.

3/29 BRINGING THE CONDORS HOME, exhibit opens at PG Museum of Natural History. 648-5716.

3/30 OTTER BAY BLUES CLASSIC, featuring Sista Monica, at CSUMB. $10/$20. 582-3653.

4/3 Pulitizer Prize-winning poet PHILIP LEVINE reads at MPC. $10. 646-4063